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- Sat Jun 03, 2023 1:29 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: 02 Road Toad AC/DC Switch Question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 535
Re: 02 Road Toad AC/DC Switch Question
That sounds correct. The AC mode should power the electrical system off the magneto. The DC mode should power certain items through the battery power. From the 02 Road Toad owners manual: "A/C - D/C EMERGENCY SWITCH The emergency switch is located on the bottom left side of the headlight body. ...
- Fri Jun 02, 2023 4:10 pm
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: "HODAKA" cover shifting adjustment
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1353
Re: "HODAKA" cover shifting adjustment
Matt, Here are some photos of the shifter case adjustment tester I use. It is made using old, damaged parts. Basically, it is just a set of damaged cases that a worn countershaft (with the shifter springs and ball receiver installed) is mounted into. A large window is cut into the cases so you can s...
- Fri Jun 02, 2023 3:31 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Hodaka Days Play Day?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 968
Re: Hodaka Days Play Day?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I hear the main issue of just allowing riders is insurance. The land owners don't want to be liable for any injury/damage. When you sign up to race, the liability is covered by the race insurance. One way around that would be to designate a "race" or ...
- Fri Jun 02, 2023 3:25 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: "HODAKA" cover shifting adjustment
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1353
Re: "HODAKA" cover shifting adjustment
As far as question #1, YES they should be the same. Other than the direction that the shifter lever moves, the internal parts should move the shifter arm the same distances and direction. As far as question #2, that's above my pay grade. If you have some damaged engine cases available and a few othe...
- Mon May 29, 2023 6:29 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: clunk
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1406
Re: clunk
Inquiring minds want to know...any progress?
- Mon May 29, 2023 6:25 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Help to ID a Bike Model
- Replies: 40
- Views: 16471
Re: Help to ID a Bike Model
Joe, Try dealing with Maico's from the 60's through the 70's. They would use whatever parts were on hand. Frames numbered for one model would be used for another, without any change to the numbers. So you could have a 400 with a frame number designated for a 250, etc. As you noted, can't always coun...
- Thu May 25, 2023 1:29 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: clunk
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1406
Re: clunk
I not sure if it would cause the issue you are describing. It is meant to stay stationary, so when it stops, it should act like it was intended, ie. hold the roller holder and allow the kick shaft cams to force the rollers out into contact with the gear. The main issue with it not indexed into its s...
- Wed May 24, 2023 6:37 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: clunk
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1406
Re: clunk
Could be worn parts in the kick start system (worn roller holder, worn cam surfaces on the kick shaft, damaged or cracked kick gear) or something loose in the transmission. Sounds like it's time to split the cases and examine what you have going on in there. Kicking it slowly doesn't put much tensio...
- Sun May 21, 2023 2:28 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Thoughts on replacement pistons for the model 03 Wombat!!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 742
Re: Thoughts on replacement pistons for the model 03 Wombat!!!
Yes, I'm aware of that solution. I was just thinking outside the box for another solution. Not everyone has a spare 99, 01, 02 crankshaft sitting around and with this method you would use your same crankshaft, just rebuild it with a machined 94/95 rod. Like I said, just a thought to try to keep thes...
- Sat May 20, 2023 4:23 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Thoughts on replacement pistons for the model 03 Wombat!!!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 742
Thoughts on replacement pistons for the model 03 Wombat!!!
Here are a couple of thoughts I had as it relates to the model 03 Wombat and a lack of pistons for them. There were only 4000 model 03 Wombats produced. There were about 17700 model 94 and 94A Wombats produced. There were also 8000 model 95 Combat Wombats produced and 3900 model 97 Super Combats pro...
- Thu May 18, 2023 3:00 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: 50 years ago . . .
- Replies: 1
- Views: 551
Re: 50 years ago . . .
That's pretty cool. Thanks for sharing.
- Thu May 11, 2023 5:07 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Combat wombat piston
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2338
Re: Combat wombat piston
Jammied,
You can always check to see if the cylinder could be plated to bring it back to at least .040 oversize. Once plated, the cylinder usually last much longer that just an iron liner (as long as nothing foreigh gets in there).
You can always check to see if the cylinder could be plated to bring it back to at least .040 oversize. Once plated, the cylinder usually last much longer that just an iron liner (as long as nothing foreigh gets in there).
- Thu May 11, 2023 5:02 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Combat wombat piston
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2338
Re: Combat wombat piston
Ivan,
The AT-1 used a 16mm piston pin and the Hodaka's used a 15mm pin. I don't think they are interchangable. Possibly Wiseco used the same casting to make the blanks and then machined them for the specific bike.
The AT-1 used a 16mm piston pin and the Hodaka's used a 15mm pin. I don't think they are interchangable. Possibly Wiseco used the same casting to make the blanks and then machined them for the specific bike.
- Wed May 10, 2023 2:50 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Combat wombat piston
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2338
Re: Combat wombat piston
What is stamped with "06" the cylinder or the piston? If it is the piston, then it should be a .060 piston. But, if the cylinder is already worn, another .060 piston probably would be too lose in the bore. If it is the cylinder, that stamped number has nothing to do with oversize pistons,...
- Fri May 05, 2023 2:14 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Run-away motor!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1337
Re: Run-away motor!
The loose carburetor cap would in all probability cause a major air leak. While the air is still going through the carburetor, it's not flowing over the jets as intended. That, plus if the cap was loose, the slide might not be returning all the way to the bottom of its travel, leaving it like an ext...
- Mon May 01, 2023 3:03 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: What pipe is this??
- Replies: 7
- Views: 916
Re: What pipe is this??
Looks very much like the accessory pipe Hodaka used to sell for the Ace 90 in their Race Parts catalog.
- Fri Apr 28, 2023 4:55 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Aftermarket rear shocks
- Replies: 3
- Views: 772
Re: Aftermarket rear shocks
There are a number of modern shocks that you can use of a Super Rat. It all depends on what the bike is going to be used for and what you are willing to spend. It also depends on if you want the shocks to look like the originals (for a restoration) or if you don't mind a newer look. So, let us know ...
- Tue Apr 25, 2023 7:12 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: HELP! Piston ID
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1222
Re: HELP! Piston ID
Bob,
I sent you an email. In case you didn't get it, my email address is:
[email protected]
Also, your phone number is missing a number!
I sent you an email. In case you didn't get it, my email address is:
[email protected]
Also, your phone number is missing a number!
- Sun Apr 23, 2023 6:30 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Ignition troubles
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1115
Re: Ignition troubles
Probably the easier way to solve the problem, shouldn't have any problems with a new "21 century" system. I wouldn't trash the old system, someone well versed on those systems might be able to figure out the problem or how to fix it. Also, some of the components might help someone else who...
- Fri Apr 21, 2023 2:52 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: HELP! Piston ID
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1222
Re: HELP! Piston ID
MTrat, I know a lot of Webco heads were actually designed to run without a head gasket, so two would indicate someone was trying to lower compression. An easy way to determine a possible reason would be to run a compression test of the bike with the two gaskets and then try it with one gasket. Just ...
- Thu Apr 20, 2023 7:17 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: HELP! Piston ID
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1222
Re: HELP! Piston ID
Here is all I have been able to locate so far, it's from the archives: Forum Admin - 01/22/07 at 9:11am Jack the message Ed left is totally correct but I would like to try and add to it. I believe the crown height of the Ace 100 pistons ( double ring pistons) was aprox. .065 " taller than that ...
- Thu Apr 20, 2023 3:01 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: HELP! Piston ID
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1222
Re: HELP! Piston ID
Bob, Here's a copy of a post from 2017 that talks about the article at the old Strictly Hodaka site. As that site no longer exist I don't know if the information is still available. Best chance of locating it would probably be to contact Paul and see if he still has it on his computer. Also might ch...
- Thu Apr 20, 2023 2:34 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: HELP! Piston ID
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1222
Re: HELP! Piston ID
Bob, Here is a photo of the two side by side. You can see in the photo that the Ace piston (2 ring) has a slightly higher dome than the Super Rat piston. I remember reading the article about the differences, just don't remember where it was. I will continue looking for the article and send it to you...
- Sun Apr 09, 2023 3:55 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Ignition troubles
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1115
Re: Ignition troubles
Unless the unit was faulty 20 years ago when pt in the box, then it should still be okay, these units were pretty reliable. I would start by checking all the wires to make sure there were no breaks or shorts anywhere. Also make sure all the correct connections are made. Verify that you have good gro...
- Sat Apr 08, 2023 3:45 am
- Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
- Topic: Rat head/Ace piston
- Replies: 4
- Views: 970
Re: Rat head/Ace piston
I think the two gaskets are more to lower the compression to an acceptable level. I don't know if the piston would hit the head, but I don't think it would (maybe on larger overbores). A quick way to check is to take some soft solder wire and lay it across the top of the piston so it reaches from ed...