A new member
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2021 5:38 am
Name is Alex. I bought a 1966 Hodaka Ace 100 last year and I'm in the process of restoring it. It is in very good shape considering the age and being in storage for I don't know how many years. Its all there including the ignition key and tool kit. The gas tank has been shined up but when taking it out into the sunshine I can see all the tiny points of rust. So I guess its time for a re-chrome. I will also rebuild the engine. Wheels, exhaust, headlight and taillight are in really good shape. Same with the fenders, love that stainless steel!
I had a 1970 Super Rat when I was in the Airforce in New Jersey and used to race that in east coast scrambles along with a 1972 Penton 125. Back then they had both a 100 and a 125 class. I was sorry I had ever sold the Rat. Years later I bought a 125 Super Combat and raced that in MX but a collector offered me way too much money for it. Now I'm sorry I sold that one as well. So this Ace 100 is a keeper and my son will inherit it.
I'm retired but run an MSF dirt bike school in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Off Road Adventures. This past year was our busiest yet, 42 schools. People were tired of being cooped up inside and decided to get out and learn to ride a motorcycle. Interesting point, this is our 5th year straight that half the students are females of all ages, from 6 to 66 and learning to ride a motorcycle was in her bucket list. An FYI, I own 35 motorcycles from street to dirt, supermoto, roadracers, dual sport, trials, adventure bikes, and a fleet of loaners for the school.
I had a 1970 Super Rat when I was in the Airforce in New Jersey and used to race that in east coast scrambles along with a 1972 Penton 125. Back then they had both a 100 and a 125 class. I was sorry I had ever sold the Rat. Years later I bought a 125 Super Combat and raced that in MX but a collector offered me way too much money for it. Now I'm sorry I sold that one as well. So this Ace 100 is a keeper and my son will inherit it.
I'm retired but run an MSF dirt bike school in Wisconsin, Wisconsin Off Road Adventures. This past year was our busiest yet, 42 schools. People were tired of being cooped up inside and decided to get out and learn to ride a motorcycle. Interesting point, this is our 5th year straight that half the students are females of all ages, from 6 to 66 and learning to ride a motorcycle was in her bucket list. An FYI, I own 35 motorcycles from street to dirt, supermoto, roadracers, dual sport, trials, adventure bikes, and a fleet of loaners for the school.