Curing the exhaust paint. Used a buddies powder coat oven to cure the paint on the exhaust. 250 Deg for 30 min then remove and let cool for 30 min, then 30 min at 400 deg and let cool. I'll do the final high temp cure on the bike. https://photos.smugmug.com/98-Super-Rat-/i-2W4dFvs/0/0e238ec5/X3/2024...

dirty_rat wrote: ↑Sun Feb 11, 2024 2:29 am You do good work. Project is looking great.

Thanks mate.

Tom

Let's get some parts cleaned up. Stripping the fake carbon fiber sticker off the air box. https://photos.smugmug.com/98-Super-Rat-/i-VmMZfHN/0/e506e8cc/X2/20240209_070037-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/98-Super-Rat-/i-WLrRvxR/0/5aacfb95/X2/20240209_070257-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/98-Supe...

dirty_rat wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:00 am The Resonator Revisited is the official publication of the Hodaka Club. It comes out 4 times a year and is full of tips and techniques, along with stories about Hodaka's.
Membership is $25 a year, at hodakaclub.org

Very cool. I'll check it out.

Hodakaguy

More Progress. Cleaning and polishing the engine. https://photos.smugmug.com/98-Super-Rat-/i-cCHdjsm/0/94f11c86/X2/20240204_070858-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/98-Super-Rat-/i-dDRtJmR/0/d10df243/X2/20240204_092855-X2.jpg Getting ready to install the reed cage and carb along with the new Hodaka-...

dirty_rat wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:47 am Once your rebuild is complete, this story would make a great article for the Resonator Revisited.

What is the Resonator Revisited? An article?

Thanks

Tom

Continued from above.... New Bits going back in. Float height is set with the levers even with the gasket surfaces on the carb body. https://photos.smugmug.com/98-Super-Rat-/i-7gzgNQT/0/67d42a67/X2/20240203_073119-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/98-Super-Rat-/i-tH35TLV/0/30e77b83/X2/20240203_07315...

A bit more progress today. Replacing the bearings in the drive hub. The outboard bearing that I removed wasn't sealed and was a bit rough when spinning it. I replaced it with a sealed bearing so no more worries about dirt or water getting by the outer seal on the hub. I placed the bearings in the fr...

rough rider wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 2:43 pm doing a great job and nice photos.

Thanks Mate.

Hodakaguy

Nice! Looking forward to watching the progress.

Hodakaguy

Shocks back together and looking good once again. Chrome cleaned and in the vise for some light polishing/clean up. https://photos.smugmug.com/98-Super-Rat-/i-JhMChwL/0/5998529a/X2/20240128_085912-X2.jpg Body cleaned up. I cleaned the shock bodies with Gunk engine cleaner and scrubbed them with a mi...

thrownchain wrote: ↑Mon Jan 29, 2024 2:08 am Several options for camping including in the park where the event is held. A couple of different parking lots where you can also set up camp. No hook ups but you’re at the event.

Perfect, Thanks for the reply, can't wait

Hodakaguy

socalhodaka wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 6:43 pm

HodakaguyTom wrote: ↑Sat Jan 27, 2024 12:49 pm Is there camping next to the Event? I'll be traveling/Camping in a sprinter van and would love to camp close to the event if possible.

Tom

Yes, you can be near it all in your van.

Perfect. Thanks and looking forward to the event.

Hodakaguy

Continued from above... Cleaned and paint buffed out. https://photos.smugmug.com/98-Super-Rat-/i-S3bfzLJ/0/c7922914/X2/20240127_143544-X2.jpg Time to take apart the hub and brake components for a deep clean. https://photos.smugmug.com/98-Super-Rat-/i-qpvJLXX/0/dfc6cd20/X2/20240127_074542-X2.jpg http...

A decision was made...... Full restore or nice rider? Continuing the tear down of my 98 Super Rat and decided today to just clean, refresh and reassemble instead of repainting everything while it's apart. The paint is cleaning up pretty nice and I decided I will be more likely to actually use it if ...

Today's Rat Progress: Didn't get a lot of time to work on the bike today but did get a bit of cleaning and polishing done. Chipping away. Starting to clean years of crud off the frame. https://photos.smugmug.com/98-Super-Rat-/i-jFR8Ntn/0/b67769f9/X2/20240121_145430-X2.jpg Exhaust pipe clamp....clean...

Continued from above... A quick pass with some OOOO Steel Wool, then a good cleaning and finally a coat of wax and the shifter is looking like new again. https://photos.smugmug.com/98-Super-Rat-/i-8qmZJh9/0/3a207402/X2/20240120_053702-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/98-Super-Rat-/i-trzqbNL/0/aa8df...

A bit more progress on the RAT. With the forks removed the bars were super stiff to move, expecting rusted steering head bearings I removed the triple clamps to inspect. Luckily they weren't rusty, just super sticky nasty grease. Found quite a few bearings missing. https://photos.smugmug.com/98-Supe...

Model 98 Misc. A photo of my Super Rat when it was restored in 2008 by a previous owner. https://photos.smugmug.com/98-Super-Rat-/i-VWdBFJm/0/e9f33351/M/FB_IMG_1704976174295-M.jpg A vintage Ad https://photos.smugmug.com/98-Super-Rat-/i-Z86TZKQ/0/80d40e22/X2/FB_IMG_1705270318752-X2.jpg My 98 has extr...

Snagged a late model 98 Super Rat recently with an early Harry Taylor pipe. Runs but needs a tune up a bunch of TLC. This thread will document the progress as I go through it. https://photos.smugmug.com/98-Super-Rat-/i-3CQ6gBc/0/05a4038d/X2/20240105_115242-X2.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/98-Super-...

Is there camping next to the Event? I'll be traveling/Camping in a sprinter van and would love to camp close to the event if possible.

Tom