1975 road toad

[marty]

Does anyone know if a 75' Road Toad is eligble for vintage 100cc cross-country AHRMA compettition?
What I mean is, is the 75' Road Toad considered a "like design" of 1974? I looked in the AHRMA handbook and all it said under the vintage 100 class for Hodaka was 90 or 100.
Appreciate your input,
Marty
Also, still looking for a 100 Hodaka to compete in vintage 100 cross country. I live in Birmingham, AL close to Barber's Motorcycle Museum. If you ever come this way to tour museum, email me at [email protected]
Thanks

[bobwhitman]

Yep; same bike as earlier RT. Was reviewed & approved when 100 class first opened in AHRMA.
Bob

[marty]

Thankyou Bob for your info; I am considering a purchase of a 75' RT; what would be best way to increase performance and still stay legal by AHRMA?
Marty

[BrianZ]

The model 98 Super Rat top end will pretty much "bolt on" to a Road Toad. You will need the cylinder, head, carburetor and pipe to make it work. A beefier clutch would also be a good idea. If you are keen on modifying the Toad there was an article in the Hodaka Club newsletter a few months ago on modifying the Toad for racing. The back issues are available to new members.

Brian

[ossa95d]

Marty,
If this worked right I am attaching a couple of photos of my Road Toad winning both motos the 100 Expert Class at Unadilla Rewind. It is basically stock with a HT2 pipe, Progressive shocks, and plastic tank and fenders. It is an awesome bike and beat the National points leader (on another brand) in both motos!

[admin]

What Mr. Beattie neglected to say is that even at the age of his being he rides like a teenager. That boy can ride! He also figured out a long time ago that horsepower is in the wrist.
Nice ridin' Ivan!

[marty]

Thanks to all the folks (Brian, Ivan, and admin?) who posted positive comments and cool pictures of the Road Toad. Keep you posted on any new development.
Marty

[racerclam]

Marty , the toad cylinders only difference from the Rat is the 3mm lower exaust port which is easily modified , the rat head is a high compression one , reeds the same , Rat carb is a 28 toad is 26. Much can be done to exceed stock Rat performance and still be legal. AHRMA now allows bigger carbs than a 28 too.

Rich