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nmacker1
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New to the Forum and starting a restoration

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Hello everyone! I am excited to be here as I have been planning on doing this project since i was 13 years old. My father, after he returned from Vietnam and got out of the service, purchased a 1971 Ace 100B+ (according to the charts, engine numbers and frame numbers). I hope one day to pass it down to my son as well.

Today, while working from home, I completed getting the bike down to the frame and all of the bearing races, bushings, and bearings themselves out. I will be sending all the parts I want sandblasted and powder coated out sometime next month. Until then I am binge learning and finding sites to join as I see this project probably taking a year or 2 since I just had a baby and time is scarce.

I know this motor is 2 stoke and will take a oil gas mix but what's the ratio and what oil do you specifically?

Along the same lines....I see there is a dip stick on the right hand side of the engine block next to the rear brake peddle. What is that for since I thought this lubrication system was gas/oil mix?? OR Is that transmission oil? If so what oil is used specifically?

Other than that I think i am finding some good material and specifications. I look forward to getting addicted to this build. :D
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Re: New to the Forum and starting a restoration

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Hi nmacker, a few quick tips. List where your located because there's a good chance another Hodaka nut is near by. Join the Hodaka club, it's the best $24. You will have access to all the back issues of the Resonator news letters with tons of tip.
You are right that the dip stick is for gear oil, keep it simple. BelRay gear saver 80 wt, for the fuel with new modern oils 40:1 mix is good. I use Yamalube R.
Also check out socalhodaka on YouTube
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Re: New to the Forum and starting a restoration

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And, besides the Hodaka Club, your best investments will be a Shop Manual and a Parts Book for your Hodaka. Available from Strictly Hodaka.

Welcome to the Asylum...
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Let the games begin..
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Welcome! You've found a great forum for your bike! Folks here know these bikes inside and out! Parts are available thru strictlyhodaka.com & Hodaka-parts.com. Also a lot of used parts available from Bruce Young at hodakaparts.com!

1978 175SL
1976 03 Wombat
1975 99 Road Toad (2)
1973 96 Dirt Squirt (2)
1973 “Wombat Combat”
1973 Combat Wombat
1972 94 Wombat (2)
1972 Super Squirt
1971 92B+ Ace
1970 92B Ace 100B (2)
1968 92 Ace 100
1966 Ace 90
; D Victor
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Re: New to the Forum and starting a restoration

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Same bike I am restoring. Post a photo and let us know how it is progressing.
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Here's my Ace 100 B+. I picked up the wrong tank by mistake and got a Dirt Squirt Tank. But the owner was 5+ hours away. So I need to contact him and ask if I can still get the B+ tank from him. Here's how mine looks now! :mrgreen: Victor
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1978 175SL
1976 03 Wombat
1975 99 Road Toad (2)
1973 96 Dirt Squirt (2)
1973 “Wombat Combat”
1973 Combat Wombat
1972 94 Wombat (2)
1972 Super Squirt
1971 92B+ Ace
1970 92B Ace 100B (2)
1968 92 Ace 100
1966 Ace 90
; D Victor
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