Hodaka Trials
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 2:07 am
I have seen pictures of Hodaka trials bikes, was there an actual trials model? Or are they just modified for trials?
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Re: Hodaka Trials
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 2:24 am
Hodaka did not offer a designated, purpose-built trials model. Many were modified for trials application.
Re: Hodaka Trials
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 5:30 am
Any idea what they did to modify for trials? regear lower? Flywheel weight?
Re: Hodaka Trials
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 7:19 am
They PABATCO published a pamphlet on this and it is a very good one! ------------Clarence
Re: Hodaka Trials
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 8:39 am
i would of posted this in dealer manuals
Re: Hodaka Trials
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 9:03 am
The things I have done to my Ace 100B+ to make it a trials bike were the following.
1. 62 tooth rear sprocket
2. moved the foot pegs back to make front end lifting easier.
3. plastic tank and fenders.
4. 1.5 LB increase in flywheel weight.
5. IRC trials tires. 2.50-21 front, 4.00 18 rear.
6. skid plate.
7. custom small seat.
8. Chain tensioner
9. Optional; Read valve, 24 mm Mikuni, Webco high compression head.
10. lengthen the swing arm by 2 inches.
1. 62 tooth rear sprocket
2. moved the foot pegs back to make front end lifting easier.
- 2016 look
4. 1.5 LB increase in flywheel weight.
5. IRC trials tires. 2.50-21 front, 4.00 18 rear.
6. skid plate.
7. custom small seat.
8. Chain tensioner
9. Optional; Read valve, 24 mm Mikuni, Webco high compression head.
10. lengthen the swing arm by 2 inches.
- chain guard and tensioner
Re: Hodaka Trials
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 12:49 pm
If you are a Hodaka Club member, there are a few articles on building a Hodaka Trials bike in back issues of the Resonator
Re: Hodaka Trials
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2018 12:53 pm
A couple issues ago I did a write up on mine
Re: Hodaka Trials
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2018 1:53 am
I wouldn’t mind building one!
Re: Hodaka Trials
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2018 5:47 am
What model is this bike? Make a good Trials bike?
Re: Hodaka Trials
Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2018 6:37 am
Looks to be an early Ace. Frame and motor numbers would narrow the model and year.
Re: Hodaka Trials
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2018 5:12 am
It looks to be a 1968 Model 92 Ace 100. I will let someone else comment on how it would be for a trials bike project.Dozerash wrote:What model is this bike? Make a good Trials bike?