Skid Plates

[Bill2001]

I'm wanting fit a skid plate to my Wombat94. I see that the Wombat03 has a factory skid plate that could be mounted on my '94. Are there any Hodaka skid plates from other models, or aftermarket plates that will work?

[hodakamax]

Hey Bill, you might consider building one. Mine had to also protect my exhaust but it was just a pattern that I took to the local metal fab shop. Total cost was about $40. A friend did the bending and I used hole saws to ventilate it. It bolts directly to the footpeg plate. More on the Day One Project.

Max

[Bill2001]

I remember that skid plate from your Project. It's an idea in the running

[hodakamax]

You would only need one bend and the front bracket wouldn't have to be that complex or might not be needed at all. Here's another shot showing the mounting.

Max

[Bill2001]

But I am at a point where it is easier to spend the $$ for something turnkey and devote my time elsewhere. What later Hodaka skid plates will easily fit my -94. or are current aftermarket plates available?

[viclioce]

I think the Road Toads, 99 & 02, the 03 Wombat and the Model 01 Squirt all use the same plate!

Here's a used Toad plate for pretty cheap on eBay! ; D Victor

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Hodaka-road-toad- ... Ciid%253A6

[Bill2001]

That is what I thought. I will have the engine out the Winter and I can weld in mounting tabs if I can't get a 100% bolt-on.

[RichardMott]

This one was made from a piece of aluminum diamond plate. Used a saws all lubing the blade with liquid dish soap. I made a cardboard template first.
Bend it is a bench vise until it fit. I used conduit clips to hold it in place.

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[rlkarren]

Found this on a Super Rat I rescued from the crusher:

I've seen a couple of them identical that make me think it was an aftermarket part. Connects over the crossmember in front of the footpegs and with u-bolts to the forward crosstube that has the engine mount tabs. It's about 3/16" aluminum. Fits my Wombat fine but collects a lot of mud/dirt. I could trace a pattern for you if you're interested.

$0.02

Roger

[Bill2001]

That looks close. I'm not looking for something bash-proof, but to smooth up the bottomside to slide over logs, etc. I like the way that one mounts. No need to trace it for me, i can freehand it.

[MWL]

Bill
I have one. You can have it. If you're ever down my way (hwy 280 & 119) you can pick it up. PM me.
Mike

[taber hodaka]

That is a webco item from the 60's. they work very well and are wide enough to protect the engine. Clarence

[Bill2001]

Thanks, Mike. I'll holler at you after Thanksgiving.