I have treated the inside with something like "A Must For Rust", (available at most hardware stores), which treats the metal so it is somewhat rust proof. May I ask If electrolysis is an option on the tank interior without causing issues with the exterior chrome of the tank? Or is chemist...

Is there a general opinion about using a fuel tank coating (Kreem/Caswell) on a de-rusted tank? Always struck me as sacrilegious or something, would rather let metal be metal. What do other forum folks think?

Yes, that Candy Apple Red had caught my eye before and was already on my list from your earlier posts. The longer I cuddle this Squirt the more I celebrate my good fortune. Aside from (what I think is) a non-factory seat cover this puppy is all original. Have you got a pic gallery someplace of all y...

https://www.pelicanguanomotorsports.com/webmaster/Hodaka/SerialNumbers.jpg You know, that might be the reason the original source (an impeccable and well known collector) thought it was an Ace and not a Squirt. I hope the numbers bear out my own interpretation. Could you verify my impression or am ...

Thank you so much for that reply, more helpful than you know and offers some tangible routes for me. As my dumb handle reflects, I honestly don't know much about what I am doing. But I've had a unrequited love for Hodakas for 50+ years and this is the first one which is actually mine. Between YouTub...

https://www.pelicanguanomotorsports.com/webmaster/Hodaka/730-DS100.jpg After hiding this bike from the wife for about 15 years, now on its 50th Anniversary I'll be calling in all my wifey chits and starting resto of (what appears to be) a factory original 73 Dirt Squirt. I'd like to do a frame-up r...

A couple of hours ago a video about Hodaka's history & impact on the market was posted on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/mJPdPKj39Eg?si=9FPAyrMZBidlcAWX

Sorry for this being my first post, just couldn't resist sharing the thrill!