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by mchris65
Sat Jul 20, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: B+ Rear Fender Needed
Replies: 17
Views: 2530

Re: B+ Rear Fender Needed

While I can see a new fender would be nice, my approach to having the fender on my 1973 B+ was to repair the damage (crack near one of the mounting points). I found a competent welder and had it welded up with the bead on the underside. Then just filed and sanded the surface - lots of boring work. T...
by mchris65
Wed Oct 30, 2019 12:32 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Hodaka paint
Replies: 16
Views: 7046

Re: Hodaka paint

I decided during my last rebuild of my ACE 100 B+ to powder coat instead of paint. Not me, of course, but a company in Escondido, CA. We looked inside the headlight shell to see what color it was. They matched with a red they use and it looks perfect. 6 years later, the powder coat has not faded at ...
by mchris65
Thu Oct 17, 2019 12:35 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Removing cylinder head on ACE B+
Replies: 8
Views: 967

Re: Removing cylinder head on ACE B+

Thanks guys!! Guess the engine comes out. Now just pray the head nuts come off without the studs (been there done that).


Thanks again,

Mick
by mchris65
Thu Oct 17, 2019 10:41 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Removing cylinder head on ACE B+
Replies: 8
Views: 967

Removing cylinder head on ACE B+

Is it possible to remove the head and cylinder without taking the engine out of the frame? Or removing the gas tank? Just need to get the cylinder bored and honed for a new piston kit and want the easiest way.

Thanks,

Mick