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by dirty_rat
Fri Apr 18, 2025 11:10 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Rickman hodaka
Replies: 9
Views: 4320

Re: Rickman hodaka

There were some differences between the Zundapp frame and the Hodaka frame. I don't know about the geometry or dimensions, just remember that the Hodaka version was made with smaller tubing and they were prone to break at the streering head if ridden hard.
by dirty_rat
Fri Apr 18, 2025 11:03 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Wombat headlight lens replacement
Replies: 1
Views: 197

Re: Wombat headlight lens replacement

If you can look up the prior issues of Resonator Revisited (The Hodaka Clubs newsletter) go to Volume 2, issue 14. There is an article about replacement headlights.
Hope this helps.
by dirty_rat
Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:02 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Rickman hodaka
Replies: 9
Views: 4320

Re: Rickman hodaka

Very feasible as I have seen a few of them converted to Hodaka engines. Best engine depends on what you want to do with it.
by dirty_rat
Mon Apr 07, 2025 1:45 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Howdy yall from Spokane
Replies: 49
Views: 208018

Re: Howdy yall from Spokane

I miss those days. In Florida we could ride year round. Back in the 70's we could ride our bikes out from the back yard and hit woods and trails for miles. No one ever bothered with you and we respected other peoples property and stayed away for houses (even with quiet bikes we didn't want to upset ...
by dirty_rat
Wed Mar 26, 2025 12:56 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: little bird just told me
Replies: 4
Views: 14574

Re: little bird just told me

.... .... .... (the sound of grass growing)
by dirty_rat
Fri Mar 07, 2025 3:36 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Need help with Super Combat restoration
Replies: 11
Views: 31271

Re: Need help with Super Combat restoration

Foot peg mounts were painted frame color. The foot peg, spring and mounting bolt were all just plated.
by dirty_rat
Fri Feb 21, 2025 2:21 pm
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Model 98 KYB Shocks & pipe
Replies: 6
Views: 25582

Re: Model 97/98 KYB Shocks

Yes, that's pretty much it. Use a spring compressor and compress the spring enough to slip the spring keeper off. Then carefully back off on the spring compressor until the spring is extended fully ( be very careful as the compressed spring has a lot of potential energy). Once fully extended, remove...
by dirty_rat
Mon Feb 10, 2025 3:41 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Model 95 Enduro Cross Reed Valve Jetting
Replies: 5
Views: 16989

Re: Model 95 Enduro Cross Reed Valve Jetting

I think you are on the right path as far as jetting goes. I know the Combat that Bullfrog has runs well. His pipe is a special built one (at least it used to be) and that can effect jetting slightly.
Just to add, if you list where you are (climate and elevation) it will also influence the jetting.
by dirty_rat
Fri Jan 31, 2025 3:40 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Project SL 175 Motocrosser
Replies: 31
Views: 117024

Re: Project SL 175 Motocrosser

Don't know if he does it, but have you checked with Glen Watkins? He might have a recommendation.
by dirty_rat
Wed Jan 22, 2025 8:31 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Project SL 175 Motocrosser
Replies: 31
Views: 117024

Re: Project SL 175 Motocrosser

You could check with hodaka-parts.com. I think they either do or used to sell the Progresives. They can probably also tell you what their races are using as far as springs, shocks etc. If you google Vintage motcross shocks. a few sites will come up and there are other brands of vintage shocks availa...
by dirty_rat
Wed Jan 22, 2025 4:13 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Project SL 175 Motocrosser
Replies: 31
Views: 117024

Re: Project SL 175 Motocrosser

What do you have as far as suspension upgrades now? What group do you race with and what are their rules on suspension, travel, etc, For starters on the forks, you can play with oil wt. and amounts. You can also try different spring pre-loads (a thick piece of pvc tube can be cut to different length...
by dirty_rat
Mon Jan 13, 2025 11:07 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 97 fork upgrade?
Replies: 4
Views: 22465

Re: 97 fork upgrade?

For the Super Combat I think I was running 20wt fork oil, manual recommends 6 oz. of 20 wt. Some people use ATF, which is very similar to fork oil. ATF Type F is approx. 15 wt.
by dirty_rat
Sun Jan 12, 2025 4:02 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 97 fork upgrade?
Replies: 4
Views: 22465

Re: 97 fork upgrade?

The more I look at the photo of your fork damper rods, the one you have labeled as the 95 rod does not look like the right one. Could you take a photo of the disassembled fork and check the measurements of the tubes? Your bike might have a set of forks off another brand of bike.
by dirty_rat
Sun Jan 12, 2025 3:58 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 97 fork upgrade?
Replies: 4
Views: 22465

Re: 97 fork upgrade?

That Hot Tip on the forks is only designed for the original forks on the Ace 100 model B+, the Super Rat model 93A and 93B, the Wombat model 94 and 94A, the Combat Wombat model 95 and the Dirt Squirt model 96. As you can see from your photos, the damper rods are completely different from the 95 to t...
by dirty_rat
Wed Jan 01, 2025 7:55 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Shifting Help!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 49821

Re: Shifting Help!!!

Probably easiest to just ship the case to California Hodaka and let the expert rebuild it. That way you know it is done right the first time and will last a long time. I always send questionable case to them to be rebuilt.
by dirty_rat
Mon Dec 23, 2024 3:12 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah
Replies: 2
Views: 20450

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah

To all out there in Hodaka Land, hoping you have a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah. Another year is right around the corner, so Happy New Year to all.

Now, lets get working on all the Hodaka projects in the shed or garage (I know I have a couple to finish)..
by dirty_rat
Fri Nov 08, 2024 2:20 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: How to Post a Video?
Replies: 7
Views: 33252

Re: How to Post a Video?

I don't think you can post a video on this site...just photos. If you are on Facebook, join the Hodaka Club or Hodaka Motorcycles group and post the video there, Then, instead of trying to decipher the knowledgeable responses from the wild a&& guesses, put up a post here asking for responses...
by dirty_rat
Sun Nov 03, 2024 2:25 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: &#%@+ 250SL!
Replies: 18
Views: 69925

Re: &#%@+ 250SL!

Only thing I might add is to insure that the countershaft sprocket nut is tightened properly and checked regularly for tightness.
by dirty_rat
Thu Oct 31, 2024 10:54 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 96 dirt squirt tire recommendations
Replies: 4
Views: 22428

Re: 96 dirt squirt tire recommendations

I dont know where you can find them, but check for a Duro HF313 tire. Their catalog list them in a 3.50x17 and a 2.75x19. It is a full knobby tire.
by dirty_rat
Mon Oct 21, 2024 1:25 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Combat Wombat Enduro/Cross Reed Valve
Replies: 4
Views: 4481

Re: Combat Wombat Enduro/Cross Reed Valve

There are still some of the DH reed valves and some GEM reed valves (which should also work) out there. I see them pop up on ebay from time to time. Also, if you are on facebook, go to the hodaka groups/pages and put in a request, you might find one that way. Also, check with hodaka-parts.com and Ca...
by dirty_rat
Sat Oct 19, 2024 3:06 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: tire suggestions
Replies: 3
Views: 11308

Re: tire suggestions

The wheel sizes (19" front and 17" rear) are what came on the chrome tank Dirt Squirt. The Wombat originally came with 21" front and 18" rear. As for tires, the 17" rear rim limits what is available as there are not many bikes that use that size rim (mostly just vintage bike...
by dirty_rat
Fri Oct 18, 2024 1:42 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: Howdy yall from Spokane
Replies: 49
Views: 208018

Re: Howdy yall from Spokane

As far as an inexpensive silencers for your Hodaka, you could go real old school and get a exhaust pipe/silencer from a VW beetle. They had two (usually chrome) exhaust pipes coming off the muffler and these pipes were baffled. I remember seeing quite a few people using them on their 2 strokes back ...
by dirty_rat
Thu Oct 17, 2024 2:02 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: &#%@+ 250SL!
Replies: 18
Views: 69925

Re: &#%@+ 250SL!

How tight of a fit is the c/s sprocket to the splines on the counter shaft? I have seen where a c/s sprocket from another bike was fitted and it appeared to be right, but the inner dimensions were just a little off. This resulted in not enough engagement between the c/s sprocket and the c/s splines ...
by dirty_rat
Wed Sep 25, 2024 1:51 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 96 Dirt Squirt engine questions
Replies: 7
Views: 5889

Re: 96 Dirt Squirt engine questions

Those primary gears would be from the model 93 or 93A Super Rat (the 93B used a 21/59 gear set). Which, with the transmission gears you have (the Ace 100 and the model 93 Super Rats had the same internal gears, just different primary gears) would be the same as a model 93 and 93A Super Rat. The Supe...
by dirty_rat
Mon Sep 23, 2024 4:07 am
Forum: HODAKA CHAT GROUP
Topic: 96 Dirt Squirt engine questions
Replies: 7
Views: 5889

Re: 96 Dirt Squirt engine questions

The main differences are in the gearing, The Dirt Squirt had the same internal gear clusters as the Combat Wombat (which is also the same as the Wombat, except for the Wombat has an overdrive 5th gear) and it has a different primary gear set. Aside from that, the engines are pretty much the same. If...