I have a dilemma

[Rusty]

So my left inner case has this chip. My parts were at a friends house. I thought for sure I placed the chip somewhere safe. Well before I got the parts I wanted to make progress so I installed the bearings and seals. Guess what, can't find the chip. Should I get a new case, try and remove and reinstall the bearings and seals? Or do I go to the motorcycle junk yard here and get a piece of a case and reshape it and have it welded in? What do you all suggest?

[thrownchain]

It can be welded, guy can fabricate a new piece.

[Rusty]

Thanks, that's the option I want to go for. I know welding aluminum is different. What do I need to ask for as I call around? I have a few friends also just not sure if they have a setup for aluminum.

[taber hodaka]

What uses are you going to use the hodaka. If it were me and i was just going to do some fun riding I would tape a strip of duct tape on the inside of the case, put the flywheel cover / shift cover on and fill the little sucker with silicone, it would only take a teaspoon full. Or I would pick up a left hand side engine case cheap and go from there. If the threaded post below the sprocket isn't there, the one the shift cover bolts to. Then I would get the used case.
Clarence

[thrownchain]

You have to have a guy who is very knowledgeable about welding aluminium. too little heat and the weld wont look good or hold, too hot and you're looking for a new case half. Don't be afraid to send it out, although I'd send as a pair in case he wants them screwed together to keep one from warping.

[Rusty]

Thanks, I plan on riding around town, but also using it as a trail bike where my brother owns a cabin in Michigan. You guys know anyone reliable here in the hodaka community? Not sure what cost is for something like this. That's how I'm leaning. Buy a used case, take the seals and bearings out (what if I damage one? Not highly likely on the bearing but maybe seals) versus the cost of having it welded. Guess that's where I'm at.
Thanks

[hillclimber111]

Hey, I have been a welder/fabricator for over 20 years. I have welded and have done work on pauls hodakas as hodakas are my specialty. If you would like to contact me, give me a call 401-473-1290.

[thrownchain]

There ya go, problem solved.

[viclioce]

Found this set of cases with an extra primary gear on eBay. He wants about $43 for the whole thing with shipping. I'd make an offer for $40 shipped and I bet he takes it. ; D Victor

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Hodaka-Ace-100-Ca ... nav=SEARCH

[taber hodaka]

That looks like something I would stay from. just my point of view. Clarence

[Rusty]

Thanks, talked to hillclimber on the phone today. All I gotta do is send it and it's a done deal. I have a friend locally I'm waiting to hear back from first. Thanks Shaun sp? Let you know.

[kingdve]

JB Weld , done it lots of times on a lot of different projects tape a backer under it form a "dam" with tape fill it up and file it off ...

[BrianZ]

The ebay cases look broken as well, but in a different location. It also looks like the lower rear shifter case mounting boss is broken off (a common problem).

Brian

[taber hodaka]

My post was in reference to the ebay picture. Clarence

[viclioce]

Glad you found someone to alums weld it for you! I figured you could buy the used case and break of what you needed to fill in. But the route you're going is better! ; D Victor

[viclioce]

Rusty. Here's the engine sections. I shot it with my iPhone to do it quickly. Let me know if there's a problem reading any of the pages. I will put as many as I can in this post, & start as many needed to finish it to you. ; D Victor

[viclioce]

Give me your email address and I'll send you more rather than posting it all. ; D Victor

[viclioce]

Hey Rusty! Just checking in! How's your project going and did you get your replacement manual? Pics would be nice to show some of your progress! ; D Victor

[Rusty]

Yes I did and I'm off Tuesday. Hope to put the bottom end together and decide what to do about the top. Sure I'll post pics, I just figured I'm not doing anything special to modify it so figured it looks like every other hodaka, but I'll post pics. Thanks!!

[viclioce]

We ALWAYS like pics! ; D Victor