Just checked the dates. Sorry I can't make Hodaka Days this year. I have my 6 yr old daughter all that week and we are going to the coast. Been in the works for a while now. I will be there next year. When do the dates come out for 2016? I want to get it on my calendar ASAP so I don't book something...

So, as I am looking around for someone local for Ball Burnishing, I have come across a place that does anodizing of aluminum parts. Anybody had any experience with this type of finish? How does it hold up? Pros vs cons? Thanks guys. Charles

Yes, I agree. That looks Great! Aside from shipping, about how much does getting cases done like that cost? I am going to try and find somewhere in Oregon ,maybe Portland, to get it done. I don't think anyone in Bend does that kind of work but I will keep looking and asking around.

Thank you for all the great tips you guys! I didn't realize the hubs were aluminum but that sounds like what you are saying( haven't had time to go out and check. I like the idea of keeping as much unpainted as possible and keeping it simple. I plan on using this bike so that will be best.

Chuck

Brian, thanks for the info. That is good to know about painting the hubs. Why did you go with replating spokes amd nipples? Is it that less expensive?

Thanks,
Charles

Max, that looks really cool! I might just have to go with the blasted "prototype" look. I want to use the bike for riding around town a little and riding out on trails and dirt roads during archery season. You mentioned a workshop manual. I have been trying to find one but it seems like th...

Socal, thanks! I am in Bend, Oregon. I have added photos of the state of things for you to check out. 979 miles, not 975. Do you know if there were any restoration write ups on the Road Toad in the newsletters? How do I join? I wanted to bring the Toad to Hodaka days this year but I am getting a lat...

Hi everyone! I am new here and looking for advice, helpful hints and tips. I bought a Road Toad 99 basket case. 975 miles but had been mostly torn down by a kid who wanted to restore it but never did. I do my own wrenching on my 1987 toyota tercel but have never worked on a bike. I was planning on t...