So it seems the Ace 100 uses same piston? Those that I've looked at have two rings, whereas the old old one from mine has one...Is that any issue?

About to start on my engine rebuild and have some questions which I'll ask on this thread. :D This is what i have to work with :roll: http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/glenn210/Classic%20Bike/Hodaka/IMG_20160724_152632_zpsd9f4mfhm.jpg So I'm expecting to have to split the cases and see what h...

Took the tank in for de-chroming. Now this is done there are two small dents to get removed then it's back for chroming.

Not sure how I'll go with this little gem

Well now I have a problem..in the rush to strip the old parts I didn't realise there are differences between the '73 and '74 it seems :? Anyone know the difference here. I assume the one beefed up at the spoke connection (on the right) is the later model? http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/gle...

Vapour blasted parts back!
Look like new again

Email sent
Think it'd be more useful in that guise.

. I must be doing something wrong when I use the "search" feature here, as I'm never able to find much on a given topic as opposed to just using Google which will often take me directly to a thread/post here anyway. A lot of forums aren't indexed well, so search is very hap hazard. Try th...

Anyone have that Hodaka Compatibility list in it's original .xls form?

This lot should keep the Zinc platers quiet for a while. http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/glenn210/Classic%20Bike/Hodaka/Parts%20for%20Zinc_zpsyrlk9snu.jpg Not sure whether I'll use the standard bars or these other little beauties :D http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/glenn210/Classic%...

viclioce wrote:Does anyone else use the same, fancy ring depressors as I do??? ; D Victor

No.
I have used a piece of PVC pipe though.
I must admit to never having built a 2 smoke engine in my life Can't wait to have a go.

Thanks! I did approve that yesterday. I've also removed the requirement for an admin approval. I did that when I got deluged with spammers earlier on.

Just salvaging what i could from the old '74 frame and noticed it's E09179.....very close to the last ever made if they only went to 09200, maybe the last day of production

Just been having a read here..what a great build.
Love it.

My alloy super sprocket :lol: 62 teeth of about to be shiny goodness. The bike had been running 13/62 gearing which seems very low to me. The good thing is both are in really godd condition http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/glenn210/Classic%20Bike/Hodaka/Rear%20sprocket_zpsizyztep3.jpg Also b...

So have you asked what it would cost to rechrome that tank? Just curious.... ; D Victor Yes, unfortunately :lol: "Around" AUD$600 but no one really wanted to do it. :roll: I asked this question when building that 450 on the 1st page...which is why I ended up doing it in ceramic coating in...

What level of rebuild are you going for? 100 point complete restore? Or a good looking rider? You make it too good and you may not want to ride it. Much like the "inspiration" bike picture I have on the 1st page Throwchain (Great username BTW :D ) Soo, maybe a 99.5 point? lol I do like to...

The first 2 digits are the week of the year it was made and the last 2 digits are the year. 3275 would be made in the 32nd week of 1975. So in late July or early August, just as an example. Only numbers I see are a "BXB493" stamped into a rectangular area, and "30502" in raised ...

I'm also new here and to Hodakas
That is a stunning little bike! really nice lines.. Looks like 450 Honda front drum...should pull up damn fast on that weight

Mmmmm, looks good enough to drink :D 2-pack http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/glenn210/Classic%20Bike/Hodaka/Frame%20Red%20paint_zpscgysg8r5.jpg Also have a neat Nitto front....not sure if I'll use it though. http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/glenn210/Classic%20Bike/Hodaka/Nitto%20fron...

OK, rims stripped down and about to be sent off for chroming along with the bars. Spokes are soaking in Metal Rescue also about to be sent off. http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/glenn210/Classic%20Bike/Hodaka/Rims%20for%20Chroming_zpsgshe1nzw.jpg http://i1330.photobucket.com/albums/w576/glenn...

A bit done today. I have the reasonable '73 and a '74 that has the frame and tank badly rusted out. Stripped what was left of the '73 bike down. Managed to remove enough spokes from all the wheels I have to get enough for one set of wheels. The best rims are on the '74 parts bike, but I'd prefer to ...

Is this the "Strictly Hodaka" FB page or the "Hodaka Fan Club" group? I was already on the SH page and just joined that Group. The SH page slipped my mind... ;) I also sent Victor a friend request. I guess either will do :lol: So long as I can learn a bit I'll be happy. Having s...

viclioce wrote:Send me a friend request & I will add you! FB name is Victor Lioce

Ah ha!
Request sent..thank you.
Glenn

Good thinking
BTW, how does one get onto the FB group
I put in a request to join quite some time back, even asked on this site....nothing!
Do I have to know the secret handshake or what.