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by Paul Stannard
Tue Dec 15, 2020 3:59 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Seeking Webco Big Bore kit piston
Replies: 27
Views: 4837

Re: Seeking Webco Big Bore kit piston

Clarence, Harry won Evel Knievel's race at Snake River (1973??) on a Super Rat with the Webco 125cc kit. He not only won the race but also won a Honda car which he then sold to Leon Wilbanks from PABATCO. Harry took the money and paid for the adoption of Harry and Patty's daughter Holly. Anyway HT t...
by Paul Stannard
Sun Oct 18, 2020 2:39 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Gary Baileys book
Replies: 20
Views: 2673

Re: Gary Baileys book

Just found out that you are friends with Glenn Dunn (Mountain Pond Inn - Wells VT). He and I have not seen each other since elementary school. Sounds like we need to have a fun night out with our gals too.
We can discuss anything that you like :-) Billy Burns will be the moderator...
by Paul Stannard
Fri Oct 16, 2020 12:03 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Gary Baileys book
Replies: 20
Views: 2673

Re: Gary Baileys book

Ivan- "And yes before someone jumps all over me I know that water drains clockwise in the northern hemisphere. It was a joke" The answer is not always does the water drain clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere. Let us go to dinner and discuss this sooner than later. We are only fourteen mil...
by Paul Stannard
Tue Sep 15, 2020 5:08 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: The Hodaka Story
Replies: 7
Views: 1328

Re: The Hodaka Story

Good answer Ivan. There were I believe three different versions of this pamphlet produced over time. Some black and white and one color.
by Paul Stannard
Tue Sep 08, 2020 5:28 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Hodaka trivia
Replies: 35
Views: 4504

Re: Hodaka trivia

Jpark you are absolutely correct!!
by Paul Stannard
Tue Sep 08, 2020 1:46 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Hodaka trivia
Replies: 35
Views: 4504

Re: Hodaka trivia

Great question Clarence!
I figured Richard Schwarz would get it correct. My #9 Ace 90 still has the original Mitsubishi tires.
by Paul Stannard
Thu Apr 11, 2019 2:05 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Clark tanks
Replies: 3
Views: 838

Re: Clark tanks

Wayne please contact Matt Vale from V1 Imports in Oz.
V1 Imports Australia https://www.v1imports.com.au/
by Paul Stannard
Tue Mar 05, 2019 1:54 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Main Shaft C Ring Tool???
Replies: 35
Views: 7609

Re: Main Shaft C Ring Tool???

These tools were very much needed and thank you to Danny Cooke we were able to reproduce them with a limited production run. If memory serves me we supplied the special Hodaka case hardened pins to Danny to complete the tools.Danny was and is a very honorable honest intelligent hardworking friend. D...
by Paul Stannard
Tue Mar 05, 2019 2:08 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Exhaust Pipe
Replies: 12
Views: 3596

Re: Exhaust Pipe

Terry I will take three of the HT3 pipes when they are ready to be sold. I had given a few away to great friends and now need to put my own bikes back together again. Thank you Terry for continuing to keep Harry's legacy alive. Like Dale mentioned there have been posts claiming that others pipes are...
by Paul Stannard
Sat Jul 14, 2018 1:21 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Black frame 69
Replies: 30
Views: 6892

Re: Black frame 69

I believe I have seen your bike before. Are you located (or was the bike) in Northwest PA ??
Gorgeous bike to have as part of your collection !
by Paul Stannard
Fri Jun 29, 2018 1:57 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Hodaka Engine Codes
Replies: 11
Views: 4053

Re: Hodaka Engine Codes

Hi Joe the very first Super Rats were out in 1969. Sorry that is all I can add to this for now but you had mentioned Jan of 1970 above.
Paul
by Paul Stannard
Wed Jun 27, 2018 12:57 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Nitto tires?
Replies: 14
Views: 4051

Re: Nitto tires?

Hi Joe, I will try and look at the engine number for you but this is my last week of owning Strictly Hodaka and things are very very busy here. I expect the next few weeks to also be kinda crazy with lots to do. If you do not hear back from me in a couple weeks send me a wake up email please. Please...
by Paul Stannard
Tue Jun 26, 2018 3:55 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Nitto tires?
Replies: 14
Views: 4051

Re: Nitto tires?

Hi Joe,
The bike on the cover of the Hodaka book is an original bike and has a manufacture date of December 1970.
Thanks
Paul
by Paul Stannard
Fri Jun 22, 2018 2:30 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: wombat 94A tank petcocks
Replies: 11
Views: 2281

Re: wombat 94A tank petcocks

Hi Mark yes there are red fiber washers used to seat the petcocks against the bottom of the tank. # 909017 .
Maybe try a little light grease on the threads of the petcocks when screwing into the tank.
Thanks
Paul
by Paul Stannard
Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:45 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: wombat 94A tank petcocks
Replies: 11
Views: 2281

Re: wombat 94A tank petcocks

Hi Mark, I run the correct die over every petcock that leaves my shop. When they are made by the manufacture sometimes there is a burr on the threads and over years of selling these I make sure to chase the threads every time one leaves with a German made die. I promise the threads on the petcocks w...
by Paul Stannard
Tue Jun 19, 2018 1:28 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: taking a break for a couple months
Replies: 8
Views: 2810

Re: taking a break for a couple months

Yes Gary we will fulfill all orders before I shut down for a long break.
Thanks
Paul
by Paul Stannard
Wed Jun 13, 2018 3:01 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: taking a break for a couple months
Replies: 8
Views: 2810

taking a break for a couple months

Hi guys, I plan to close down Strictly Hodaka for a few months possibly starting July 1st. My time is limited these days with growing Preston Petty Products internationally plus the growth of our Fortuna's sausage co. I have spoken to Terry Larson about this and he is ready to take on the extra load...
by Paul Stannard
Sat Apr 14, 2018 1:55 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: NEW Fork Tubes?
Replies: 10
Views: 3349

Re: NEW Fork Tubes?

Peace guys it is just fork tubes and no worries. Victor meant well and tried to help Bruce Young all good. Life is far to important to get worked up over Hodaka parts :-) This will be my very last production run of fork tubes as we move more in the direction and investment of Preston Petty Products....
by Paul Stannard
Fri Apr 13, 2018 2:46 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: NEW Fork Tubes?
Replies: 10
Views: 3349

Re: NEW Fork Tubes?

OK Victor thank you for clearing that up for me. James was asking about new fork tubes and I had thought that what was you were responding to. James took advantage of our pre-sale on the 938750 fork tubes so he is covered for now.He will have them in about one month. Hi Matt! All is going great with...
by Paul Stannard
Thu Apr 12, 2018 6:28 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: NEW Fork Tubes?
Replies: 10
Views: 3349

Re: NEW Fork Tubes?

Great news thank you Victor!!

I had no idea that Bruce Young had brand new fork tubes for an Ace 100 B+ available but now I do.
Wow I should not have reproduced them dang...
Paul
by Paul Stannard
Tue Apr 10, 2018 9:54 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: NEW Fork Tubes?
Replies: 10
Views: 3349

Re: NEW Fork Tubes?

Coming soon Jim!! 100 new pairs should be in our hands in one month from now .
Paul
by Paul Stannard
Thu Feb 01, 2018 4:45 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: .080 overbore
Replies: 20
Views: 6355

Re: .080 overbore

Hi Gary, I am already looking into the possibility of a new production run of pistons this morning. If I do it it will be solo as Terry has enough going on right now to keep him busy for quite a long while.Knowing from first hand experience he will have to pace himself time wise and financially. Wit...
by Paul Stannard
Wed Jan 31, 2018 8:53 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: .080 overbore
Replies: 20
Views: 6355

Re: .080 overbore

Hi willoughby , I am not on the forum much any longer but just happened across your post the following responses. We are now out of stock or running very low on our piston kits. I had deliberately let them run down as we at SH back down from our reproducing of expensive parts for the Hodaka's. As I ...
by Paul Stannard
Mon Jan 29, 2018 3:55 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: The Debute of my finished 70 Super Rat
Replies: 5
Views: 1873

Re: The Debute of my finished 70 Super Rat

Bob a beautiful job on this bike!! Thank you, Rick,Dan etc.. for manning the Hodaka Club booth at the York swapmeet!!
Sorry I could not be there this year but next year I plan to hang out with you guys and maybe bring a bike myself.
Paul
by Paul Stannard
Fri Jan 05, 2018 8:59 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: lousy customer service
Replies: 43
Views: 16854

Re: lousy customer service

Bob well stated! I have enjoyed this for many many many years. Times have changed though and I am a dinosaur in this new technological world. I will have fun with it again but it will be after SH. Already making some serious plans this year to travel a lot which I could not have done with SH. Terry ...