Thanks all,
I figured it'd have to touch, as there doesn't seem any way around it.

Hopefully get something done this coming weekend at last :roll: Most necessary parts are here now. Have sorted the wiring on the old light switch and new kill switch. Issue with the light switch though... It seems to have to be fitted to the left side of the bars, which means the kill switch needs t...

I ended up going with IRC tyres, but that Shinko looks pretty nice

Thanks....i should have just searched for it
Certainly does look like a pair of handlebar holders!
Should be easy enough to make something by the looks.......might wait until i get mine running first and see how it feels.

Bit more on the Deckson
http://amcn.com.au/editorial/original-aussie-mini-bike/

So where do these head stays attach to the frame? Do they need a bracket welded on?
Also what happens with the head nuts....are they longer than standard.

Seat back!
Really happy with it. The pan wasn't the greatest, but it is still sound.

Bullfrog wrote:Reproduction of the logo for your own use is not a problem. Reproduction for sale is a problem.

Question - what the heck is a Deckson?
Ed

Hi powered racer from the '70's

MTRob wrote: Zeek
How many holes are on the fender. I have two wombat fenders but looknig for a fender that has 4 holes not 6ix likr the wombat.
MTRob

Standard Squirt fender has 4 holes

Another pretty picture
Bonus points for spotting the paint chip

Yes, I might end up with something like that ! Next exercise was the fuel taps. The white nylon valve in one tap was stuck fast and the slot for the lever totally missing?? Couldn't get it to budge no matter what! This got it though :D IMG_20170224_144643.jpg I had a 12mm nylon bolt and I have a dri...

Actually it looks correct to me. That would be the correct light that came with the lighting kit anyway. Although the rubber washer you're using is much thicker than I would expect. I would suggest using a piece of an old inner tube cut to size instead. $0.02 Roger OK. I thought it should sit a bit...

Hmmmm,. The light doesn't sit quite right on the Wombat guard.
I'll probably have to live with it until I can get the roadworthy done, then go back to the Squirt guard with a small enduro type tailight.

Interesting.
Never ridden a Hodaka yet, but getting close to.
Hope it's not that bad.
Anyone have a link to those rubber mounts?

I'm in Cedar Falls, Iowa, USA. I'll see if I can get a picture of it posted for you. I can't remember a particular shine to it but its been a while since I've seen it. I'll dig into the stash tomorrow and see if I can hunt it up. Iowa! The plot thickens :lol: Surely a different dealer of the same n...

Here's something cool. I have a Val Dwyer's Service Centre sticker on an Ace 100 chain guard. Its the rectangular and not the round one. Your facsimile looks good as far as font but the color of the sticker is red with black lettering - at least on mine. Yeah? Where are you situated? As on my pictu...

As well, it looks like you also come with considerable graphic design and printing skills to flex. Both my Hodakas had dealership stickers that I would like to have reproduced, if I knew how to go about it. One of the original dealers was still living at the time of my first Hodaka restoration and ...

So these are the two dealership stickers that were still on the bike. The dealership was closed when the owner passed around 25 years ago, but I think they are an important part of this bike's history and need to be replaced. http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/glenn210/Classic%20Bike/Hodaka/IM...

So i got hold of a Wombat rear guard at last. Hoping this will work as far as being able to fit a taillight. There certainly a difference between the Squirt and Wombat fenders. Wombat v Squirt guard.jpg This is the Wombat mocked up: looks BIG! but I think once the seat and light go on it may balance...

Well I don't know where I can go with this thread now? The original plan was and still is to put this bike back to how it was. So restoring the seat is a part of that plan as is restoring the original dealer stickers that were on it. Of course others now reserve the right to suggest whether or not I...

It simply seems better and cheaper to buy a seat cover from SH. I've bought two so far (94 and 70) and they were perectly cut and stitched from a much higher grade vinyl than stock. Can't see how messing around will save anything, time and aggravation especially :? . Yes you're right. I don't know ...

Oh jeez.
For one I didn't know you owned Hodaka. For two I have no intention of selling it.
I'm simply restoring a seat.
If it means that much to you I won't use it

With luck this will end up as part of a decent seat

Yes, screws and plugs in everything you can.
Those beads get in all kinds of places.