The Hodaka Club Forum

Hi All,

As my name says I am a complete novice. I am in possession of these motorbikes. One appears to be 95% complete the other about 85%. I got them as a result of an uncle passing. Nobody wanted them so I was left to take them.

One shows approx 650 miles, there about 1100. Where do I start to research them. I am inclined to sell them, because I do not ride. Than you in advance. Just be for warned I have lot of questions.

Thank you!

You've come to the right place. First off where are you located? Can you post up some pics? And welcome to the "group".

. . . and you can find a bunch of information on the Strictly Hodaka website. You'll find this group ready, willing and able to offer assistance.

Ed

Thank you I will as soon as I figure out how to.

Oh sorry I live in Napa, ca

Hello,

Here are some pictures. these were taken before they were sent to me. I will take some better ones this weekend. I also forgot to mention another chrome gas take came with them. They also came with (2) other small bikes, one had an Hodaka engine the other looks like a frame.

I cannot confirm what they are so I don't want to post picture, the website said nothing other than Hodaka.

Post pics of the other stuff also, we're a pretty diverse group and should be able to identify most cycle related stuff.

I will by tomorrow, thank you.

First, condolences on the loss of your uncle. You are much more fortunate than you might believe. What you've posted are pictures of a pair of Ace 100B+ motorcycles which are in great shape. The B+ is the ultimate iteration of the Ace line of Hodaka motorcycles and are exceptionally well-engineered dual-purpose bikes. The minibikes are possibly Bonanza minibikes or other kit minibikes framed to accept the Hodaka engine. These are all highly desirable, collectible, and valuable bikes. To come across a pair of B+'s like that which are in great shape, with low mileage, and unmolested is becoming a vanishingly rare event. Ditto (and perhaps more so) on the minibikes. Now if one of the other bikes happens to be a Rickman Micro-Metisse, you've found a diamond in a goldmine. You had a very cool uncle. Congratulations!

You have a great start here, learn how to ride and join the club.

Kelly, could you comment on the swing arm and shocks on the front bike in the third picture down.

Just some homemade handy work on the stock swingarm and some after market shocks from that period.

Looks like a welded on and drilled out for lightening purposes swing arm reinforcement. I was just wondering if that was an accessory offered by Hodaka. Thanks Kelly.

I am so thankful for you help. Here are the pic I took of the (2) I noticed one was missing that small redbox. Here are 2 pic of the other bike. The white one shown is complete, the other is blue no engine, or carburetor. I just got they found manuals and toolkit even a helmet.

I was told that he was working on taking some weight off the one that is missing parts.

So know that have this information. I guess I should find serial nmbrs, right? To confirm what they are?

OK lets start with the Steen, I posted a photo of one I did a few years ago. You have a very complete bike and the couple parts missing isn big deal. Easy sell, people like them and it would be a fun project.

Steen? Okay So I have (4) bikes. How should I go about selling them? I am not a builder, I would like them to go to somebody who can get them to people who would appreciate them.

The other two B+ you have are great, I added a photo of mine in the California desert. These are great bikes and you have everything needed for a good restoration or a preservation of one to make a really solid bike. The part missing on the one is the battery box. Many parts a available from our suppliers and eBay.

I notice one has a plate, did you get any paper work? But that may not be a issue as its from a family member.

Thank you for your information. My head is swimming. They both have license plates and are in sequential order.

You can start by posting them for sale on the "marketplace" page on the Strictly Hodaka website. There you will find a large and enthusiastic group of Hodaka aficionados.

Hodaka Days is coming up in Athena Oregon in 3 1/2 weeks, haul 'em up and mingle with other Hodaka people. You may be able to sell all of them and come home a little richer while making others happy.

Do that and you'll want to keep at least one for yourself, dust it off and learn to ride. They are a blast, and Hodaka folk are the coolest and most helpful when it comes to getting these insanely sweet bikes back on the dirt.

Good morning,

I hadn't planned on keeping one. But, I can see how people love them. They are beautiful. Would I sell the incomplete one and the Steen's? I also got a 1975 BMW R60/6. It was quite surprising to see how many bikes were left. Thank god I have the room for now.

I might be interested in the BMW.