Received my second Hodaka custom plate. Was going to get DIRTSQRT but was surprised to find out HODAKA was now available, which was not the case when I got my first one (HODAKAED, for my Thunderdog). Any others out there?

Lets make sure I really understand this. I know parts etc are not allowed in the Marketplace forum, bikes only. But I thought it was OK to ask for help in sourcing parts for projects. Such as I have a broken xyz and looking for a replacement. Know I have seen this for shift covers etc. For myself I ...

When it rains it pours, couple years looking for a DS80 then I found a roller that has turned into a project. Then came the parted out bike I ebay I bought most of, another pile of parts from Paul and I am near there for getting going, except for some hard parts, fenders and side covers. Then anothe...

I would agree with 99%, found a few gliches here and there, couple dup part number, couple with or without leading "0"s, but it's 1000% helpful. Cannot imagine the efforts to cross ref parts without it. Yeah, need to process the VT registration paperwork and then deal with NYS DMV on the t...

I will be there for certain. If others are interested could meet up some time/place during the weekend.

I also will travel a days drive from home to save a Hodie, doing it again this weekend, 5hrs each way but have gone further before.

Where are you located and what price do you have in mind.

I already have two but would always consider another.

Ok, Sorry Bill, knew it was one of the King Pins that did all that work.
BTW, still have your 03 in my stable of Hodakas, keep forgetting to do the title work so I can ride it to work.

Super helpful and has saved me tons of time looking stuff up in manuals.

D Thanks for the reply. I am looking for Dirt Squirt 80 original parts, or known other Hodaka model equivalents. Although some of the parts used on this bike are from other models many are DS 80 only part/numbers. Such as rear fender, plastic vs metal. Carb I do have one already. The brake perch and...

Progress continues on the little DS 80 project I was able to secure a ton of parts from a nice bike that was parted out on ebay, such a shame, would have paid $$s for the complete bike. I basically purchased everything I needed in the way of missing pieces and that was DS specific, i.e. has an 82***...

Ditto Paul, outside my wheelhouse, I design and write code for embedded devices, such as digital camera, copiers, currently Harris secure communications radios. All this IT network hacking stuff is very specialized. I have to rely on friends to help me when I need it. Hopefully someone else knows th...

Project Parts Update. Have a tank now, really good shape, no dents and pretty clean inside. Have a lead on a air box and a seat. Lots of other parts are still in the hunt, main parts to find front wheel, carb, forks. Looking for any available parts bikes as well. Progress continues. Project pics her...

Paul,

Just as an FYI on future quantity planning. I will likely need about 5-8 pairs to complete my Hodie projects in the queue.
And thats before replacing existing ones that are a little pitted above the lower tree.
Would sure be nice to have all mint fork tubes on all bikes.

PJ1 Update. I did find a reference for a PJ1 silver case paint, but its out of stock. Knowing internet data can be dated I went called PJ1 to check availability. No answer after several tries so I sent them a email from their Contact Us page. Heard back this AM, seems they discontinued that line 7 y...

All, Well I ordered three cans of lustrekote paint from Tower Hobbies, white primer, sliver and clear. It was cheap enough at $8 a can and free shipping. But I think it is lacquer based which may not be good. May crack under heat changes. I will have it on hand and may try it on some spare engine ca...

Just found this from RC search for fuel proof paint, perhaps an option, wonder if anyone has tried this.

http://www.monokote.com/lustrekote/pain ... 0tip1.html

Looks like the PJ1 is only available in various blacks http://pj1.com/c-1057647-performance-automotive-aerosol-coatings.html There is an epoxy clear coat, may try that if another fuel proof paint cannot be found. I recall a friend that use to do RC Airplanes and he uses a fuel proof paint for his pr...

All, Trying to decide if I should paint center cases or leave raw alum after bead blasting. Would like to paint but whats a good product that can handle fuel dripping on it now an then? Could put a clear coat on after cleaning but same issue with fuel. Raw Alum will eventually oxidize. Looking for o...

Former Hodaka rider and long time tester.

Great article!!

http://motocrossactionmag.com/more-stuf ... test-pilot

Merry Xmas to all!!

My New Years resolution is to finish some of my Hodaka projects and support the Gem Theatre project with a brick purchase. What's better than being part of Hodaka history with a brick amongst all the other Hodaka fans and legends!!

Thanks for the info Bob! I saw the large number of 82XXXX part numbers and thought it meant unique parts vs renumbered prior parts, yikes will have to watch for that. Glad its a toad crank, have several of those engines sitting around if I need one. I have been a HC member for a while so will check ...

No problem on the Hi-Jack, all good info that adds to the collective knowledge base. Thought I read that Can-Am turned into ADK, several buyers of brand over time, one in UK. Anyway DS 80 will be ongoing project. Thanks to a pointer from Dale D I now have a nice looking tank on the way. Should be de...

Were they imported to Canada for certain? Were there Hodaka dealers there?

All, Wanted to save another Hodaka from ebay part out and restore it instead. It needs a lot but good starting point. I expect it will take a while since not a lot of these around. I will start with full dis-assembly, blast and power-coat the frame and then add parts as I can find them. Was able to ...

Some pics and a short vid for any interested.

https://picasaweb.google.com/82indypc/2015WinterTherapy#

Not to be mistaken, its not my bike. Just a link I found from a search. Could contact the owner via the page info I guess. May even be a person on here. donno