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by borzwazie
Sun Mar 01, 2020 4:00 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Forum upgrade in process
Replies: 8
Views: 2114

Re: Forum upgrade in process

This template looks fine, but the breadcrumbs (the location links at the top) don't work anymore.
by borzwazie
Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:04 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: an introduction, and a question
Replies: 9
Views: 1700

Re: an introduction, and a question

I've already ordered some parts from Bruce, a speedometer, kickstand, the kickstarter parts (the upgraded ones), and a top fork clamp (mine is cracked). I thought he was very reasonable.
by borzwazie
Fri Feb 28, 2020 4:35 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: an introduction, and a question
Replies: 9
Views: 1700

Re: an introduction, and a question

I am familiar with engine work and motorcycles in general. Here's a barn bike ($50!) that I built into a little cafe racer quite a while back. It was in pretty bad shape, so I just built this for fun. No frame mods, nothing I couldn't undo if I had to. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTsY4ALm8C0 The...
by borzwazie
Fri Feb 28, 2020 4:24 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: an introduction, and a question
Replies: 9
Views: 1700

Re: an introduction, and a question

I'm in PA, north of Pittsburgh.
by borzwazie
Fri Feb 28, 2020 9:11 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: an introduction, and a question
Replies: 9
Views: 1700

Re: an introduction, and a question

Also, while I'm at it: I obviously need to go through the engine entirely. I don't believe the engine has ever been rebored, and I know compression is low, so that's on my list. The kicker needs to be reworked, since it just kind of rachets instead of kicking the engine over. It will need a new clut...
by borzwazie
Fri Feb 28, 2020 6:44 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: an introduction, and a question
Replies: 9
Views: 1700

an introduction, and a question

Hi all - I am in the process of restoring my dad's 1971 Ace 100b+ (frame number starts with 518). This is the motorcycle I learned to ride on, so I have many fond memories associated with it. The bike has been sitting in garages and basements for at least 20 years, and that's taken a toll. One thing...