I saw this deal. Too big for me, just getting my first one. Looks like a good lot for Terry to hang onto for the future.

Mac,

That’s exactly what I’m interested in doing! Yes, I’m a member. The group was very helpful in my 92B/93 restomod that I recently completed.

Bought quite a few parts from Terry and picked up a 93 head and GEM reed valve box from Greg Watkins.

Looking forward to working on this TD!

Bruce,

Thanks! I didn’t realize Terry was carrying a healthy supply of TD parts. I’ll reach out to him.

Would you have an opinion on the potential of the TD to be a competitive Cross Country platform for a group such as AHRMA?

Hello Hodaka Heads! Just came across a good deal on a Thunderdog that I'll be seeing for the first time this weekend. After some quick searching through ebay and the net, I'm getting the feeling that parts for restoration or almost non-existant, this paired with the fact that many articles I've read...

Thanks. I wonder if they would sell a blank rotor and allow me to cut my own taper.

Bob, That one is in near perfect condition! And has had the control rod and assembly removed which wouldn't be needed. If the offer still stands, I would take it. I'd prefer to give you something for it. Terry is charging near 60$ for NOS. I only have the one 92/Ace 100 so haven't collected a critic...

Tether - How rough is the surface of that bushing end? The one I have is a mirror finish down there. Odd that that one would wear there since it's sitting in bronze. The offer is appreciated. I'll try and talk to Terry this afternoon and see what he says first. Joe - I forgot to mention that I repla...

Joe, No haven't called just email to give him time to respond, but I'll give him a ring today. From the photos I've seen, he must be SWAMPED with parts. Yes, the kit was a great deal! (should have ordered 2!) I've installed Terry's rebuild kit which included bearings, seals, and bushings. Would this...

Would anyone know what the dimensional differences are between the small and large crank tapers are? I have a 92 and wondering which one I would have. Would be looking for an ignition as well. I use an HPI on my CB350 Roadracer and they are great systems! The backing plate for the 350 was custom to ...

Thanks guys! Yes, this shaft is using the threaded end that requires a nut and lock washer to hold the sprocket. This is good news as it opens up my search for a countershaft! Lack of oil seems to be the consensus. Seems a shame that it was allowed to happen but it did, and I caught it before puttin...

Hello Hodakans! Looking to replace the countershaft on my 92 Ace (gear and shaft pics attached). Wondering what the compatibility is between 92,B,B+ and 93 since they have different part numbers. Took advantage of Terry's weekend sale and got a transmission rebuild kit for 50% off, but he's out of c...

Followed up on a FB post from Diane Watkins and ended up with a good deal on a Super Rat top end package. Wow, that was easy! And talking to Greg was great! He really knows his stuff.

Dirty Rat, Thanks. Not sure where a majority of the Hodaka crowd is for advice and sourcing between FB and here. This seems to be better for hashing out technical details. Will post to the Hodaka Fan Club group for parts needed. I need to get out of my "catalog" mentality of "If hodak...

Al, Edit *no stamp just an arrow*. Nothing that I would call scoring in the cylinder. Looks like a good hone would remove any marking that is visible. Bore measurement was using a telescopic gauge calibrated to a 2"-3" mic, that was calibrated to a 2" standard. When I say I consistent...

Al, I understand completely now! It took me a while to take enough measurements up and down the bore after getting caught on the ports and having to re-seat the gauge, but I did get consistent 1.985” up and down and at different angles, so fairly confident that this is correct. The piston is definit...

Doh! It would help if I looked at the ACE 100 SUPPLEMENT section of my Workshop Manual. Different story all together now! This would now be an original piston with significant wear -.010”! Need to reassess what might happen next now. Still might work on a hopped up top end arrangement, but will now ...

Matt, Thanks for the confirmation. Guessing that the previous owners really got their money's worth out of this motor. Good to see, really. What would your opinion be on trying to build up a super rat setup in this bike? Cylinder, head, ported pistons, reeds, 24mm carb etc.? From everything I've rea...

Update on the Ace... Cases are split. Assessment so far is that it was running a +.040" piston (1.966 at the skirt) and bore is 1.973, which gives a total bore clearance of .007", so based on the .003-.004" acceptable clearance specs from the workshop manual I received, she's worn sla...

I'd feel better if it were replaced.

I may have a lead on a Webco head and piston. Wondering if this would be something I should tackle in my first build, or just try to keep everything stock. Hmmmmmmm...

Just following up to see where this ended up. Did the Ace piston work out?

I didn’t notice the pattern in the shape, but that makes sense. Rings are in one piece so this likely occurred and then new rings installed. Will need to check the clearance tomorrow. Bore and walls look clean. Can still see the hone. So this deformation doesn’t lead to stress fracturing or the smal...

Alright, so what do we think? Looks like something got smacked around and eventually blown out. New piston and head? Buff it out ? Cylinder walls look clean. No sign of whatever the pinballed object was scoring the wall.

Nice work Tether!

She's beautiful Victor, and I'm sure sounds even lovlier!

Thanks thrownchain! Dug deeper into the schematic and found the part I'm looking for is the 9-20 Foot Change Ratchet Spring. I know it's an old part, but is this something I should try to find as NOS, because old ones are routinely fatigued and prone to breakage? By the way, I abosolutely love the m...