The Hodaka Club Forum

Chain guide for my Combat Wombat? It looks like it may be from the pics in Terry’s library. Or does it take one like the second picture? Bictor

The bottom roller style was used in conjunction with the chain guards that also had the chain roller sandwiched in them. I believe they started with the 97 and 98 model with the swing arm mounted rollers, and then added to the 99 and were used on most models after that. When I was racing we always used the roller style. The older open J loop could be bent in a track collision or log crossing and pitch the chain, making it impossible to get the chain to stay on the rear sprocket. The roller type was tougher.

But, Olddogs, is the J type is original to the Combat Wombat? I have both. Can use either one. But prefer to stay original when practical. Still having issues with the chain rubbing on the chain guard.

Do you also know if the Combat Wombat & the Road Toad chain guards are the same or different? I’ve been checking the part numbers and they all start with the model number and end with 9155. From the Model 94 to the Model 03 they all start with the Model number & end with 9155. Victor

Yes, the J style is correct for the 95 CW.

The Toads chain guard will have an extra 6mm bolt running through it to hold the roller in place. Its hard to see when mounted on the bike, but easy to identify when on the bench.

You may also want to check your rear axle spacers and hub sprocket carrier. If you are building from spare parts there were a couple of different spacer widths and sprocket carrier widths. A mix up in any of these will offset the chain enough to drive you crazy with chain rub on the guard. The guard is also a stamped part and time can bugger. A hammer and block of wood are sometimes the recommended adjustment tool.

This Combat Wombat was complete except for the air box cover. All original rear parts as far as I can tell. It was a lucky find for $800. The P.O. Thought the motor was seized but it was just the shifter sliding pin was not set into the space on the control shaft rod! I got very lucky with this CW!!!

I even found a rear number plate holder for just $50!!! Same price for which I found the air box cover!!! Just need to drill the number plates and mount them & add numbers, which I have both!

And yes, those are the original Nitto knobbies and no, they aren’t checked or dry rotted!!! Victor

Nice bike. They are still out there if you do the leg work and chase down the leads. I bought my CW new right off the floor of the Hodaka dealership I worked at and raced for. It was located in a large garden shed in a guys back yard and we moved a lot of bikes. I guess I helped keep it open as I bought a new 1971 Rat, followed the next year by a new 1972 Wombat and then the new CW. Girls and cars soon stopped the cycle of a new bike every year.