Well I thought the paint on this resto bike was just aged and faded, but it looks like it was painted orange at some point ant that faded also. Stripped the paint off the side covers, actually wet sanded off all on one side cover fearing stripper on the plastic, and later light stripper on the other...

Sorry, forgot to update, busy tearing down the SL. My Toad key did not work on the switch. But while organizing my pile of Hodie parts I found a New switch with key. Think its a Wombat switch from the pin out and wires, think it came with the bike, box of spare resto parts. Anyway, that key that has...

I have two sets coming, one set for a future restoration bike, one badge to keep for historical purpose, and one badge to make a belt buckle.
Should be here soon, shipped today with rest of parts order.

Yes I do, like 8 others, only Wombat, Toad and Ace have keys. Never thought to try those keys as you would think if they were the same there would be lots of stolen bikes over the years. But I will give it a try this eve. Thanks.

I just saw the missing Toad ignition switch post. I will try to get a generic key from Paul and then determine if switch is good or not.
May have a blank key available if anyone needs one.

Starting to restore this bike to be a daily commuter and DS ride. First order of business is to get all the electrical working. The ignition switch has been hardwired. Its unclear if it was done due to lost key or bad switch. Question is, can a key be cut for the switch? I bought a new blank off of ...

Ouch, broke my collar bone a year ago, lucky left side. A 1mph toss off my BW200 in a dried rut, tire went in and did not want to come out, over I went. Did not even know I broke it until 15min later when I could feel it clicking inside, then I started feeling light headedd Took forever to heal, tha...

Anyone here the owner of this bike on Craigslist?

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/4403132787.html

Interested in hearing about the addition of the KDX front end.
I have an extra KDX front end laying around and would consider trying it out on one of my Thunderdogs.

Cannot wait to see and read this soon to be classic book in motorcycle history!!

Is there by chance a Crash N Burn photo on the last page?

Thanks for that info. Looks like I am getting the 250SL from a guy near by, 1.5hr drive. He posted the bike here as well as craigslist, snagging it to add to my collection and IF I can get a title for it in NYS (perhaps via VT) then it will be a daily commuter. Should sit nice next to my two EDs, To...

Hi All, Was curious as to what the production numbers were for the Thunderdog. I have two in my fleet now and considering a third that is within a days drive. Hate to see it end up on ebay as parts so would rather save it. Also was there ever a production Thunderdog with a silver motor? I thought th...