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by Tether
Thu Mar 06, 2025 9:27 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Need help with Super Combat restoration
Replies: 11
Views: 31273

Re: Need help with Super Combat restoration

IMG_2512.jpeg I have never had a Super Combat but all the other Hodakas I’ve had hav all had plain bolts, that is no markings on them. The profile of the heads are slightly different than anything I have been able to find. The nuts are slightly taller and have sharper corners than hardware store st...
by Tether
Fri Feb 14, 2025 1:06 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Make your own smooth top bolts
Replies: 1
Views: 15492

Make your own smooth top bolts

On some projects I don’t like regular hardware store bolts to show. Smooth top bolts in the size I want are sometimes hard to find. Or maybe I only need one or two, not worth sending the original off for plating. This is what I have been doing. Make your own smooth head bolts. Stop at step 3 for a s...
by Tether
Fri Jan 24, 2025 12:36 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 96 dirt squirt tire recommendations
Replies: 4
Views: 22431

Re: 96 dirt squirt tire recommendations

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I actually couldn’t get the tires that Dirty Rat recommended. Seems that they are out of production. I couldn’t find any MX tires in those sizes so I went with the Shinko 244. I have these on other trail bikes and I’ve been happy with them.
by Tether
Wed Jan 08, 2025 3:49 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Chrome tank repair
Replies: 1
Views: 15800

Chrome tank repair

I am looking for recommendations for a shop that can do dent repair and chrome for my Dirt Squirt tank.
The tank is solid but has some dents and needs new chrome.
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by Tether
Fri Nov 01, 2024 5:01 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 96 dirt squirt tire recommendations
Replies: 4
Views: 22431

Re: 96 dirt squirt tire recommendations

Thank you dirty rat I found them at a place called TripleClamp Moto in Toronto, ON Canada. $166 with shipping. From what I can see in the photos I think should look good and work well. I’m getting a start on this project. I will be picking up the overhauled engine from Ron Liddle on Tuesday. My goal...
by Tether
Mon Oct 28, 2024 4:08 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 96 dirt squirt tire recommendations
Replies: 4
Views: 22431

96 dirt squirt tire recommendations

I am working on my 96 Dirt Squirt that I picked up at Hodaka Days this year. I am looking for tires that will somewhat match what was on the bike originally. Original tires were 2.75 x 19 front and 3.25 x 17 rear I’ve been searching some and I’m finding the selection in these sizes to be limited. I ...
by Tether
Fri Sep 27, 2024 1:07 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 96 Dirt Squirt engine questions
Replies: 7
Views: 5889

Re: 96 Dirt Squirt engine questions

Thanks guys. I think I will use the gears I have. I will be taking the engine to Hodaka Ron in the next few days for him to work his magic. Ron has a set of cases with the correct Dirt Squirt numbers that we will use. In the meantime I have started cleaning up parts and preparing for painting. This ...
by Tether
Wed Sep 25, 2024 1:23 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 96 Dirt Squirt engine questions
Replies: 7
Views: 5889

Re: 96 Dirt Squirt engine questions

Yes, the gears are straight cut.
by Tether
Tue Sep 24, 2024 6:13 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 96 Dirt Squirt engine questions
Replies: 7
Views: 5889

Re: 96 Dirt Squirt engine questions

Thanks dirty-rat
I was able to confirm from the info you posted that the gears 1-5 are ace 100.
What puzzles me is the primary gears, I’m counting 17-63.
by Tether
Mon Sep 23, 2024 2:11 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 96 Dirt Squirt engine questions
Replies: 7
Views: 5889

96 Dirt Squirt engine questions

I picked up a 96 Dirt Squirt at Hodaka Days and l’m getting ready to get her fixed up. It got it as shown in the picture. Pretty complete except missing cylinder, head and carburetor. I picked up a good head and cylinder at Hodaka Days. The engine number that came with the bike is P-53289. According...
by Tether
Fri Jul 12, 2024 9:12 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Dirt Squirt model 96 rims
Replies: 5
Views: 2612

Re: Dirt Squirt model 96 rims

Thanks guys. I like the idea of the fun smaller bike. I already have a Wombat and a modified Road toad. And some other non Hodaka stuff. I am comfortable lacing my own wheels. I have used some of the spokes that come out of Asia through EBay. They were ok, correct size and bend. I’m not sure about t...
by Tether
Sat Jul 06, 2024 2:00 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Dirt Squirt model 96 rims
Replies: 5
Views: 2612

Dirt Squirt model 96 rims

I picked up this 96 Dirt Squirt at Hodaka Days. It was missing cylinder and head and pipe which I was able to find at Hodaka days. The wheels are 18” rear and 21” front. The rims are not in great shape, fair amount of rust and pitting. I would like to replace the the wheels back to the stock 17” 19”...
by Tether
Sat Feb 03, 2024 3:15 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Modified Road Toad
Replies: 0
Views: 5996

Modified Road Toad

Hello everyone, I was bored so I decided to make a little video of my modified Road Toad. Hodaka Ron built this bike for himself a while back. Ron called it the “Load Toad”.I bought it from him a few years ago. All I have really done to this bike was paint it. I know, I know it’s not the correct Roa...
by Tether
Sun Jun 26, 2022 2:59 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: MISSING WHAT
Replies: 10
Views: 1988

Re: MISSING WHAT

Auction item. Paver removed from the Gem Theater.
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by Tether
Sun Jun 26, 2022 2:52 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: MISSING WHAT
Replies: 10
Views: 1988

Re: MISSING WHAT

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by Tether
Sat May 07, 2022 7:05 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Hodaka Days camping
Replies: 2
Views: 1063

Re: Hodaka Days camping

That will work for us.
Thank you.
by Tether
Sat May 07, 2022 2:55 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Hodaka Days camping
Replies: 2
Views: 1063

Hodaka Days camping

I got the email about Hodaka Days listing all the services available in the area. It listed camping options but did not mention camping at the school.
Does anyone know if this will be available this year.
Thanks,
Bob
by Tether
Wed Jan 19, 2022 3:06 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Hi. Here's my B+
Replies: 6
Views: 1377

Re: Hi. Here's my B+

Nice looking B+.
Welcome to the Hodaka family.
by Tether
Wed Dec 22, 2021 4:05 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: stubble field drags
Replies: 6
Views: 1239

Re: stubble field drags

Sounds like a blast, especially for old guys.
I’m in!
by Tether
Fri Dec 10, 2021 3:51 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Zinc plating kits…
Replies: 12
Views: 2390

Re: Zinc plating kits…

I bought the Eastwood kit and was not satisfied with the results. I found it to be whiter than I wanted and would rust fairly quickly. Followed the instructions then tried different lengths of time and even different voltages and never really got the results I hoped for. Just my opinion, maybe other...
by Tether
Sat Sep 18, 2021 2:50 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Super Combat stuck swing arm
Replies: 7
Views: 2694

Re: Super Combat stuck swing arm

Yes Victor the swing arm moves on the frame. The bolt is stuck inside of the swing arm. I have had stuck swing arms before but I’ve always been able to get them apart eventually. This one is winning the battle so far. I have tried lots of penetrating oil, heat, big hammer, sweat and cussing but it w...
by Tether
Fri Sep 17, 2021 6:59 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Super Combat stuck swing arm
Replies: 7
Views: 2694

Re: Super Combat stuck swing arm

I did try penetrating oil. I will try applying heat next. Drilling seems like it would be the last resort but if that’s what it takes then so be it.
by Tether
Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:13 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Super Combat stuck swing arm
Replies: 7
Views: 2694

Super Combat stuck swing arm

I have a Super Combat that I trying to remove the swing arm. The bolt is stuck inside the swing arm and will not budge. I have wracked on it with a big hammer to the point of destroying the nut but absolutely no movement.
Any suggestions?
by Tether
Thu Aug 26, 2021 3:16 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Help identify this head
Replies: 6
Views: 2067

Help identify this head

So I was digging through my Hodaka parts stash and came across this head. I don’t remember what it is for.
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by Tether
Mon Jun 28, 2021 3:13 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 1970 Super Rat- Carb Woes
Replies: 14
Views: 2867

Re: 1970 Super Rat- Carb Woes

I now see the 4 hole intake in the Other photo.
Is that a reed valve setup? That might explain a different carburetor.