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'73 (94A) Wombat skid plate needed
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 3:19 am
by TrophyHunter
Based on the schematic and asking a few folks, there is no stock skid plate for the bike. A Road Toad plate workaround was suggested and I've seen a few '76 plates on ebay but mine doesn't have tabs to bolt to for that plate. Yeah, I could make one out of something but would like to stick with a Hodaka product and figure a mounting system.
The 40 year old tires came off over the weekend and she got new shoes, so now I'm looking for protection.
I appreciate any input. Thx.
Re: '73 (94A) Wombat skid plate needed
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 6:36 am
by socalhodaka
Sent you a text.
Re: '73 (94A) Wombat skid plate needed
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:08 am
by RichardMott
Re: '73 (94A) Wombat skid plate needed
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 10:09 am
by TrophyHunter
Thx Kelly and Rick. Kelly has a Webco I'll look at. Bought the one you linked, Rick and might grab one from BikeBoneYard off a Road Toad. See what the best fit/attachment is and go from there.
Appreciate the input.
Re: '73 (94A) Wombat skid plate needed
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 5:31 am
by hodakaguy
TrophyHunter wrote:Based on the schematic and asking a few folks, there is no stock skid plate for the bike. A Road Toad plate workaround was suggested and I've seen a few '76 plates on ebay but mine doesn't have tabs to bolt to for that plate. Yeah, I could make one out of something but would like to stick with a Hodaka product and figure a mounting system.
The 40 year old tires came off over the weekend and she got new shoes, so now I'm looking for protection.
I appreciate any input. Thx.
I mounted a Road Toad plate with electrical conduit "D" connectors. Came out great. I got them from Home Depot in the electrical dept. One downside is you cannot adjust the footpeg mount without removing the skid plate, but that is fine by me. I also spray painted that rubber coating on the underside of the plate to retard rust and dings.
Re: '73 (94A) Wombat skid plate needed
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 7:07 am
by TrophyHunter
Thx for the tip on the D connectors. And thx to Kelly for the Webco aftermarket plate! Good seein' you and the garage full of toys. Still have the other 2 plates comin' but after a short round with a 3 lb sledge, the Webco fit. Just need a D connector or two.
Getting the locals to drag their vintage stuff out in a bit for a ride.
http://dualsport-sd.com/forums/index.ph ... o-6-weeks/