March 13, 1968. Fifty years ago TODAY! Harry Taylor wins the 100cc Sportsman race at Daytona International Speedway! A high water mark in Hodaka's history!! https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-G4sFdC2/0/ed8623a8/M/i-G4sFdC2-M.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-ZGwtkZ9/0/5aa3d514/M/i-ZGwtkZ9-M.j...

For those east coast Hodaka fans who may have not yet seen it, the Harry Taylor Daytona winning road race replica will be on display at the York Show in January. Come on by and say hi!

Mega Congrats to Mike on yet another amazing Hodaka adventure. His 2008 ride on his 175 from western Pennsylvania to Hodaka Days was, in many ways, the inspiration for my own ride from Philly to Athena in 2011 aboard my own 125 Wombat. On the second day of my ride I met up with Mike in Clarion, Pa a...

Glad to see Mike finally undertake this long planned ride! Looking forward to seeing regular progress reports and, of course, sending best wishes for a safe and successful trip!

I suggest you get to work Max! Highly recommended project. You'll never be disappointed!
Best,
Jack

Uhhhh, Two. 1968 Harry Taylor Daytona Replica

Paul, When I wandered into the Hodaka community in 2009 it was the warm welcome from you, Patti, and others that encouraged me to stay. The various interesting things I've be able to do with Hodies would never have been possible without your support. Respect for whatever you decide to do going forwa...

Thanks for all the interest!! Pretty busy working around other commitments to get this thing finished for Hodaka Days. However, rest assured, you'll see a full-on Resonator story with lots of pics, build info, and answers to most of the questions that have been posed soon after HD2016.
Jack

After two years of research and build, my project to create a museum quality replica of Harry Taylor's Daytona winning Ace road racer is coming to fruition. As if you needed another reason to attend, the bike will make its public debut at Hodaka Days - exactly two months from today!!! This tribute t...

So I've got some news to report on the switch mystery. The Hodaka racing parts kit catalog shows the switch that I was trying to source and mentioned earlier under part number 918750R. Interestingly, the (obviously hand drawn) graphic in the book shows a wiring pigtail with 3 terminals. Seemingly no...

My hat's off to anyone who tries to do any ride like you propose. Plus, you could be a candidate to get your name on this: http://jackb1.smugmug.com/photos/i-ns44zxW/0/M/i-ns44zxW-M.jpg The majority of Hodakas ever built had lights and horns, at least somewhat suggesting that they should/could be dr...

@dirtsquirt80 True enough. The elusive battery box has surfaced less than an hour from home. The Hodaka community comes through once again! Thanks so much Scott!!! @AndyL Thanks for your search and input. Hopefully something good turns up. @Hodakamax Yup. That's the bike! Replica build well under way!

Andy, Based on what I've been able to learn, The "stock" Hodaka switch assembly (908750C) had a three position switch at the end of the unit opposite where the wire harness entered. Then on the side it had a momentary contact button for the horn. Four wires in all, no info on harness lengt...

@ Mike - The piece I'm looking for could very easily be an adaptation from some other production part (ie Ace 90 Lights/horn) with just a change to the wiring connectors/pigtail or something like that. If I can run down the appropriate piece that visually looks the same I can manage necessary change...

Thanks Maxie!
We'll find 'em - these parts are out there somewhere!

In the meantime I found a better pic of that race kit ignition switch. Check it out.


Jack

I'm on the lookout for a couple of hard-to-find items needed for replica I'm building of Harry Taylor's 1968 Daytona Road Race Winner! Both parts are items that were listed in the Ace Racing Kit Parts List. First- pn 918750R Kill switch. Crappy picture attached. Second - pn 919040R Battery Bracket A...

Something else came up (doesn't it always!) and I won't be able to join the dinner Saturday evening but I look forward to seeing everyone Sunday bright and early.
Jack

Yeah. What Paul said. Happy B-Day Greg!

Happy Birthday old buddy! And when I say "old" buddy I mean that you've been a buddy for a long time, not that you're old. I'd share more but it's time for me to go take my nap now. See ya this weekend!
Jack

I'm all in for Sunday swap meet. Will pop in and out of Hodaka booth as I have some other stuff I'll be working on at the show! However, keep me apprised of Saturday dinner plans.
Jack Broomall

Jay, Thanks so much. This helps a great deal. It does, however raise a couple of additional questions. The Hodaka Ace (both 90 and 100 as best as I can tell) had the forks on about a 148 mm spacing center to center- 5.82 inches and that's just a bit shorter than what you measured for the Yamaguchi. ...

Jay, No problem with the timing. This is a long term project. I do, however, greatly appreciate your help with this and pics of the Yamaguchi parts would be VERY useful! Best,
Jack

Amazing. After Jay posted his in initial response I actually found those same two pics online! Jay, If you have a free moment could you please do me a great favor and measure a couple of things on your Yamaguchi. I'd like to know the diameter of the fork tubes and also the lateral spacing between th...

@ Jay Lael
Thanks for the lead! I was hopeful that somebody here could provide some insight.Exactly the kind of help I've come to expect from the Hodie community. Now all I have to do is find a Yamaguchi to part out!

As some of you may know I've undertaken a project to create an exact replica of the Ace that Harry Taylor rode to victory in the 100cc Sportsman Race at Daytona in March of 1968. I have access to a number of photos but without a real bike to scale from and (sadly) no Harry Taylor to consult with, so...