HELP Yamaguchi with Hodaka motor

[Dakota hart]

Found this in a barn believe it is a 1962 55cc Yamaguchi. Other than that I can’t pull up any more information on it tried to search the motor vin and frame vin. Still couldn’t find anything. If anybody can help that would be great thanks

[taber hodaka]

I am glad you got the blue one they also did a green one and red I think. What hodaka engine does it have. A picture please I really don't have a clue. Does the engine turn over?? -----Clarence

[Dakota hart]

It turns over and has spark the carb is junk and it’s a 55cc. Is there any place for me to get more information or what they are worth? Any thing like that?

[thrownchain]

You’re at the right place but pics would be a great help.

[taber hodaka]

It is not a hodaka engine, it would be a Yamaguchi. I have bought them for $50.00 not running to $300.00 running in fair shape. So many factors turn signals, seat, tank over all condition. Without pictures $ 20.00 just kidding. --- Clarence

[dirtsquirt74]

That is a find. I have been looking for a good stock gas tank for my last Gouch creation. I am in the market to purchase if you are in the market to sell. Richard

[taber hodaka]

Show us a picture and we can help guess a value. Sight unseen what do you want for it >>? ------Clarence

[Dakota hart]

Here are a few pictures of the bike.

[taber hodaka]

How did I know you got the blue one? They also did one in white. one? I would guess 500 but it is only a guess. ------ Clarence

[viclioce]

It even says Yamaguchi on the cases. What lead you to believe it was a “Hodaka” motor? Made by the same manufacturer but no common parts to a Hodaka is what’s always been explained here. Victor

[Dakota hart]

Just reading about them every thing that I can find says Hodaka made the motor for it.

[Dale]

Just reading about them every thing that I can find says Hodaka made the motor for it.

And, that is correct. Your post is quite welcome here.

[taber hodaka]

Good point of discussion I think Fuji heavy industries made that engine . That is what I understood back in the 60's. I was a dealer for other snow cats and such, I only sold items that used Fuji engines. Subaru also used Fuji. Many things from Hodaka also listed Fuji heavy industries. There has never been a 2 cycle motor ever built they are called engines motors are on washing machines. ----------------- Clarence

[Tether]

A motor is a machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion.
An engine is a motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work.
wordnetweb.princeton.edu
So an engine is a specific type of motor. That's why it's not incorrect to speak of a motorboat, or a motorcar, or a motor speedway, even if the boat or car is clearly powered by combustion.

[taber hodaka]

I stand very corrected, I just went to Websters. You are totally correct. My memory span must be measured in hours. It would be proper English for me to say ( I have a Hodaka motor to sell ). -------- Clarence

[ossa95d]

Hmmm... I guess that's why we don't ride enginecycles... I was with Clarence until Mr. Webster interjected. Thanks for the lesson, even us old guys can learn something new every day!

[MTrat]

So was that old Maytag on momma's washing machine an engine or a motor?

[Bullfrog]

Yes.

Ed

[taber hodaka]

Traded my maytag engine " motor for a hodaka and sold it at hodaka days for about $500.00. Honest. The answer to the question is what do you want it to be. Ed's answer is correct. --------------- Clarence

[matt glascock]

Excellent