More Re: my 1968 Hodaka Ace 100, model 92, "Restomod"

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I won this 1968 Hodaka Model 92, 3 years ago off Ebay here in New Mexick for $300.00.

It looked pretty much like it was all there but needed a LOT of ???? and so since I had one back in the day, I took on the project.

The Engine suffered from the "Loose Chain Syndrome" (I later made an "Automatic Chain Tensioner" to help negate this issue.) and so I bought a New set of cases from Terry, a Complete Rebuild Kit, New 5 Spd Trans, Complete Cable set, and more parts.

I sent it off to Greg Watkins in Kingman AZ to do his Magic on it.
He Bored it .02 over, Rebuilt the Clutch, Rewired the Magneto, rebuilt the Carburetor, up graded the "Kick Starter Sprague Cage" with his HD one, and added His "Control Shaft Bushing" to it and Tuned it up, and did some "Break In" on his "Rolling Chassis".

I added a Compression Release, Lever, and Cable. (I just like them for many reasons)

I put a better Swing Arm (??? a Better bottom Shock Mount) and New Swing Arm Bushings.

I added New Handle Bars, Grips and Mirrors.

I had the Frame, Swing Arm, Tool Box, and Battery Holder all Sand Blasted and Powder coated for $220.00.

The gas tank was too hard to find a good one so I bought a "Clarke" tank and 2 Petcocks.

I got a Wombat Front end, and since the headlight and Speedometer was trash, I bought a New 6 V Side Mounted Chrome headlight from "BMI Go Cart" for $50.00, and since the seat pan was trashed, I also bought a New Complete Steens "Alsport" seat from them as well.($49.00) I had to Fabricate the Alsport to Hodaka Mounting Brackets.

I rewired the MC as well.

I Rebuilt the Brakes, Cleaned it all, and added a New set of 17 inch Stock Knobby Tread Tubes and Tires.
I built a "Bomb Proof Kick Stand" and rebuilt a better "Kick Starter Lever" (see my past post on this)

Now 3 years later...

It is Licensed for the Road here in New Mexico.

I hope all of this can help other Hodaka Geeks like ME!!!

[matt glascock]

Hey, thanks for providing the nitty gritty on your awesome scooter. I agree with Clarence - the color scheme is beautiful! How is the pivot point set up on your chain tensioner?

[givergas]

thanks for the info on your bike. the black accents and chrome head light really make it pop. makes me want to go and have a do over on one of my bikes ...albert

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As to the Pivot Point on the "Chain Tensioner"....
Mainly I wanted the Tension Roller to be near the point the Chain "Sags" the most and is Easiest to lift it up.

I took some 1/8 x 1.5 wide Aluminum and Bent it around the Original "Damaged Swing Arm".

Then I drilled 2 holes (#1 bolt hole close to the Round part where it starts straight down. And #2 hole lower where the "Arm that holds the Chain Roller will be.).

I went on Ebay and searched "Chain Rollers" and found one, w/ bearings, and had 2 "Rims" to help retain the Chain on it, and put it at the end of the "Arm"..

I drilled a tiny hole for the Spring in the arm and looped it near the #1 bolt hole..

I used a heavy strip off an old Tred Mill between the Alum. mounting Strap and the swing arm to make it hold better. (It is strong, doesn't compress but Grabs better than Just Rubber.

I went thru a couple versions until I got the chain Roller and Spring where it worked Ok.

I hope all of that kind of makes sense.

The Chain Tensioner is just for when the chain gets a "LITTLE" loose but you need to tighten the Chain at the Rear Axle Primarily.

[viclioce]

I’ve seen this bike in person and it’s really a great bike!!! Rick tells me he’s probably going to sell it because he’s having balance issues.

We will likely bring the bike to Hodaka Days, assuming that it is approved to go ahead this year! I told him no excuses! He can drive with me in my truck to Hodaka Days! Victor

[matt glascock]

Very clever. I'm interested in a similar set-up for a CW that Hodaka Dave modified for more travel fore and aft. I don't like the feel of the chain hitting the metal "hook" chain guide.

[hodakamax]

Wow! This is lookin' good! Unique too. Good job! Maxie