Project Dirt Squirt

[Zeek]

take them to a pro to polish...about 1 hour for each one and they will look like chrome

Took me slightly longer than that!
But got there in the end.

BrianZ, I've got onto a Wombat guard locally as luck would have it,,,,just waiting to see if he's going to sell it.
On the speedo mounting, I have the old kit lighting harness but it's in pretty bad condition. I also have what I think is a nice Ace harness. It has the 4 pin plug at one end, so guess it's for a headlight mounted ignition switch.
Think I'll make up a new handlebar bracket with the speedo to one side and the ignition switch beside it.

[viclioce]

Glenn. Do you have a rectifier or do you need one? I've got a few extras if you need one and shoot me your address! ; D Victor

[Zeek]

I do have the single flat plate rectifier Victor.
Had a play with the dash
Might get a small Squirt decal or somesuch to fill the blank spot on the dash, and see if I can find a rubber chair leg tip or similar to cover the switch base.

[Zeek]

Would an Ace rear fender be better ?

The Ace fender mounting holes won't line up correctly. In my opinion, I would go with a Wombat fender, despite what I said earlier. The Dirt Squirt and Wombat frames are essentially the same, except the Wombat has a horn mount. The Wombat swingarm will bolt up to your Squirt if you ever decide to go that route, but in all honesty a Dirt Squirt with the rear wheel axle positioned at the rear of the adjustment has about the same wheel base as the Wombat with the rear axle in it's forward position.

When I was using my Dirt Squirt in Hare scrambles I used a Wombat swingarm with and 18" rear wheel and 21" front. This basically turned it into a Wombat with a 100cc motor. The reason for the wheel swap was much better tire selection and a little better handling in the rough.

Do you know if it matters what model Wombat (94 or 03)...as far as a direct fit to the Squirt?

[viclioce]

Glenn. Though I can't answer your fender question with accuracy about fit, I would guess it would be using the Model 94 fender with the chrome tank Squirts, and a Model 03 painted fender with the Red tank Squirt. The Model 03 does not have any chrome fenders. ; D Victor

[rlkarren]

Yeap, a 94 Wombat fender should be a direct fit and has the mounting holes for the tail light.

[Zeek]

Yeap, a 94 Wombat fender should be a direct fit and has the mounting holes for the tail light.

Great!
Anyone have a good one?

[viclioce]

Found on eBay. ; D Victor

http://m.ebay.com/itm/hodaka-wombat-125 ... Ciid%253A3

[viclioce]

Found on eBay. ; D Victor

http://m.ebay.com/itm/hodaka-wombat-125 ... Ciid%253A3

[Zeek]

Thanks Victor....I searched all over last night, and that never showed?

I see now that I'll need to reverse the dashboard so the speedo is on the same side as the speedo gearbox

However, on a good news note
My tyres turned up yesterday so today was a tyre fitting day! Went with IRC Trials tyres in the end, and they look better than I thought.
Not a whole lot of clearance on the chainguard, but enough, maybe 1/4" to 3/8" ?
A great milestone event
Probably the first time it has stood on it's own two feet in 30 years.

[Zeek]

Still waiting on some electrical gear so i can repair the various dud bits of harness etc.
Fork seals, chain ans sprockets etc. also still on the way.
Local upholsterer reckons he can recover the seat far cheaper than I can buy a cover....remains to be seen how it turns out though. Here's hoping.
I need to repair the seat base first. Has a few cracks around the front mount point and a few cover clips need to be replaced

Just enough room with the 3.50 IRC

[viclioce]

Nice tyres! ; D Victor

[Zeek]

Some of the wiring done, but as usual I haven't spent enough money fast enough yet, so still waiting for the rear brake switch and the magneto grommet.
Also have a 3 position main switch on the way, so waiting for that to arrive before finishing the 4 pin plug.

Front brake switch wired

Allowed myself a little artistic licence with a two tone, high fashion, black/charcoal pipe

[Zeek]

Decided against the dash mounted main switch....looks a bit tacky and seems very vulnerable to water etc, and I can't find a suitable rubber thingy to cover and protect the it. So I reshaped the bracket
You'll have to exuse my dirty old fork caps...waiting on another set to be vapour blasted
Managed to get the speedo cable clear of the light shell finally. The headlight brackets I have are a bit shorter than the other type, but they came with it and I was determined to keep 'em

So key is back on the battery box. I think I have the cable routing about right?
I've run the main harness behind the air cleaner back and in through the hole in the battery box, with the key harness running back behind the cleaner again to connect the plug under the tank.

These switches are on ePay at present for less than $50.00...bargain

[Zeek]

Going to have a go at restoring the tank badges as well
They weren't too bad, but the "Hodaka" was not flash.
Not sure how it will go, but it's worth a try.
So I've stripped the back section and the plan is to re-do the chrome lettering then paint the red and black parts.

[War Horse]

Hi Zeek,
What color code did u use for frame, was that Holden red and which one
Was looking for paint codes for Wombat
What did u use to clesn up ur engine cases, n hubs, was thinking bead blasting or hydro blasting,
Just been looking for alum clean spray, couldnt find one suitable,
Mines a big basket case as well
Hoping to have it together for bike swap n show later this year
Wont be totally restored, but hopefully a good start

Thanks for any help from anyone
Regards Dave

[Zeek]

G'day Dave,
I believe it is Holden Red motor red. When they scanned the airbox lid it came up as simply Holden Red.....The guy reckoned it was the engine colour. It's been a while since I've seen a red motor, but I'd say that is it. Either way it's a perfect match.
Yep, I hydro blasted all my alloy parts, some like the head were also vibro polished to tart them up a bit more

[DirtRhodes]

Nice build! I have some parts from a Road Toad that might fit your bike. Specifically a rear tail light that's near mint. Since the one you have may not fit the angle..

[Zeek]

Well I need a front brake cable/ switch guide, along with a couple of custom guides, so basically being a miserable sod I thought I'd take the cheap way out.
Bought a 4m length of 3.2mm polished stainless rod ($5.00) and had a go.
15min. later I have this.
Pretty happy with the result, better than a new one

[Zeek]

IMG_4728.JPGNice build! I have some parts from a Road Toad that might fit your bike. Specifically a rear tail light that's near mint. Since the one you have may not fit the angle..

Looks interesting.
Is the Toad fender anything like a Squirt?
I have just bought a Wombat guard which I'm hoping will allow the use of the one I have.

[DirtRhodes]

I have those cable guides also.. Two of them! For a Toad, but they might fit. Here's what the fender looks like:

[War Horse]

HI Zeek,
Thanks for info regarding paint, this is one hell basket case, all loose parts, trying work out what is missing, have to pick up some on way thru at week end

[Zeek]

HI Zeek,
Thanks for info regarding paint, this is one hell basket case, all loose parts, trying work out what is missing, have to pick up some on way thru at week end

Got some pics?

[Zeek]

With luck this will end up as part of a decent seat

[viclioce]

Looking good Glenn! I've thought about making a silk screen to do the backs of my seats as well! ; D Victor