The Hodaka Club Forum

Every year in Toronto there is the Motorcycle Supershow. The show has new bikes, parts, accessories, and a vintage display. My friends at Sasquatch Cycle have been setting up a display for a few years now, and this year they asked if they could show a couple of my Hodakas. Of course I said yes:

They never miss an opportunity to poke a little fun at my bikes: My Rat one first place! And then my Ace won second place! To say I am pleased with the results is an understatement. Thanks for putting up with my self indulgent bragging!

Brian

First class Brian! You deserve it! Nice toast. I'm impressed --seriously.

Maxie

Those are first class bikes you got there, way to go! Richard

Hot Dang! Nice bikes! Thanks for letting us know about the show and providing the photos of the bikes on display. Heck, brag away!!!!

Ed

Brian great job as usual!! You have been a huge asset to the Hodaka Club and the Hodaka brand. We love having you on our team!
Paul

So cool and wow what nice bikes! Great looking Hodaka sign in the background too
Congratulations on the wins - and awesome of you to get those fine beasts out for people to enjoy - I bet they sparked a lot of memories and stories for folks!
Laurie

Brian--how about some more pix of the bikes?

Maxie

Sure Maxie.

Here's a picture of the Super Rat when I got it. I didn't do a lot of work on it until I got a tetanus shot. Despite the miserable condition of the bike, the gas tank was in really nice shape. The only thing I did to it was a liberal application of chrome polish.
Here is another picture of the Rat:
The Ace was in better shape when I got it, but not much. The engine was in the bike but it was seized. The gas tank was so rusty that I could poke my fingers through it. I couldn't find a good Ace 100 tank, so it ended up with a Super Rat tank.

I don't have too many pictures of the bikes. I keep them in my basement and it's hard to get a decent picture.

Brian

Thanks Brian,I love these restoration projects. I don't think people realize what we started with and how much effort goes into a project like yours. Its a great lesson in problem solving and a good feeling when the project is finished and well done. Good job and thanks for sharing!

Max