Clarence, thx for straightening me out! I'm late checking back here but, as you mentioned, my comments were for MFBikeLife & so apologies to MTRob..... Anyway, hope we haven't scared MFBikeLife away.

Bob in AZ

MTRob: Back to your original question....yes, you would have been better off buying an already restored Hodaka. Many Hodaka lovers here do restorations for the fun, challenge & comraderie which is the best reason of all. Meanwhile, "restorers" of other things like cars will tell you re...

Got my book yesterday & had to resist the urge to read it all last night. Simply an amazing job. For so many of us, this book takes us "full circle" from childhood when, for me, owning a Hodaka was just a dream what wouldn't come true until many years later. Thanks, Ken & Paul; a t...

Well, it's Monday already & was hoping to see some reports on this weekend's HD 2014! What? You needed time to get home? :D Many of us hope to live thru those who are able to attend so looking forward to hearing about a great 50th Hodaka Anniversary. Thanks & hope everybody had a safe & ...

Ed, what's the rush?!! Btw, you could have saved time & spray painted that frame AFTER the engine & parts were installed; would have made for a nice, concours look.....

Everybody have fun at '14 HD!

Bob in AZ

Anybody know if Webco pistons are still available &, if so, where?

Thx, Bob in AZ

Pep: I mounted a Model 97 e-ignition on my Model 95 & it's timed at 2.9mm BTDC. This was after much homework discussion & phone calls around the trusted Hodaka clan. I think part of the problem is there are different recommended timing settings. 3.95mm BTDC is stock but others have used 2.9m...

Many thanks again, Brian; I may have had the seal reversed. Duh. Appreciate all the help; I feel like a Rookie again on this earlier bike! Cheers, Bob in AZ

Brian, thx for the follow-up! Yes, I have the seal that was removed from the Ace 100 wheel & it's in great shape but, many months later, I had brain fade & just coudn't get it to "seat" properly with the Speedo drive installed over the seal. By the "inner lip", do you mea...

Dale, many thx for the reply; much appreciated. I'll try again tomorrow but please don't pull your wheel. You've just confirmed what I suspected & why I posted. It's always bad news when you have a part left over (rubber seal!) when you're done with a project! Thanks for the help, Dale. Bob in AZ

1968 Ace 100; can anyone tell me if a rubber bearing seal goes on the LEFT side of the wheel between the wheel bearing & the speedometer drive? If I install a seal, I can't get the drive assembly to "seat". Or, does the speedo drive just rest on the bearing? Have viewed the parts diagr...

Thx alot for the replies & help, everybody! Will follow-up & appreciate the help. Bob in AZ

Can anyone make a recommendation for a nice but affordable bike cover for Hodakas? I have an opportunity for free, very much needed, storage space nearby for my Hodaka herd with the condition they all look nice; as in proper bike covers instead of old sheets. This is for indoor storage & I need,...