Got to ride the Wombat for the first time Sunday night

[amanda11270]

I rode the Wombat Sunday night around my small 6 acre property. It was a blast, the seat is at the upholsterer's, so I had to improvise with a rolled up piece of carpet. I cant believe how quick you have to shift from 1st to 2nd LOL, its tiny. The bike brought a few of my neighbor's out who were curious about its age, and how it sounds like an old bike no ones heard in forever. I must have told the story about how this is the first bike I ever owned about 7 times since I owned this thing now, people are really into it, and want to know what a Hodaka is, mainly when I went to buy parts, like a 6 volt battery, or 6 volt light bulbs. Or even what must be an odd size spark plug.

Cant wait to get a little more time to wrench on it, and my seat so I can really "ride it, like I stole it" LOL.


Almost forgot, what mix of oil/gas do you guys use, the tank lid says 20/1, but should I do more like 32/1 with modern oils?

[Dale]

Sounds like you are having some fun with it. You are correct on the oil mix.
Dale

[TrophyHunter]

Jealous....sounds fun. i started mine but haven't had it out yet. Need to dump the old gas & go thru the carb. It will idle but any throttle up is erratic.

Enjoy.