My friends always called them Slodaka because if your riding on a Elsinore or RM or Yamaha MX they were very slow in comparison. Still gives a good feeling of the early 70's better days
When I had my Hodaka ace 90s in 1966 there were no such things as Elsinores And rms . I had ace 100s also and still no such thing as CR125s and CR250s . These were incredible and way before there time 2 strokes that kicked ass .
When I was about 12 (I had been riding/racing mini bikes since I was a tyke) I read about the Bonanza mini cycle in a mini bike magazine and talked my Dad into buying one...it was about 1969/1970 as I recall and it had telescopic forks and a swing arm with dual shocks in the rear and had a jack shaft chain drive and rather large/rounded mini bike type tires and was fitted with a Hodaka 100cc motorcycle engine (5 speed transmission), along with an open air cleaner and an expansion chamber...she would do almost 60 mph and would pull wheelies up to about 50 mph...to say she was a beast was an understatement.
Man i guy i went to Highschool had a 125 Sachs had a kinda springer front end chrome tank i liked them too but really wanted a Hodaka ended up with Yamaha 100 for 1st bike it was a 71 or 72 but had fun on it anyway What a great collection you have nothing like it
Thank you for sharing your collection. I decided to blow my entire savings on a Hodaka 90 right after they came out. I rode it off road for 3 years of high school, which caused my grade point average to suffer. Some stock parts came off and were replaced by much sturdier ones. The biggest customization was my rear shocks were from a Honda 250 Dream. The Malcolm Smith was the mechanic at the shop where I had my cylinder bored and bought replaceable parts (brake and clutch levers, etc.). Good times!
Can’t tell you how encouraging it is that you have not only done this but you’ve passed this on to your Grandson. More of this kind of family activity would equal a lot less kids in trouble with all the evil that plagues society today.
Absolutely love your collection if it was mine i would go out there every night with a cold one and sit back and admire Heaven on earth thank you for sharing
You have one great collection!! I owned a Super Combat but sold it and then bought a 250ED Thunderdog. It still runs but needs some work. I paid $795.00 for the Thunderdog in 1976 (brand new) Great bikes - if I could find parts the Thunderdog would be restored!!
Dude, I freaking love your Hodaka bike collection!! They are all truley a work of art. I have an Ace 100 motor. My Dad is trying to get some Hodaka parts off of afreind of his. Hopefully one day, we'll be able to build a Hodaka brand dirt bike together. That's one of my goals. I wouldn't trade any of your bikes for anything in the world!
I have a 72 wambat 125 that my dad used to ice race on lake St. Clair in South East Michigan. Then it was parked for about 20 years, then he and I tore it down, every nut and bolt was cleaned, printed, and put back together. I still run it around until the magneto windings went South 😷. Where do you get your engine parts from. It's time for my hodaka to come full circle now that my dad has passed away I want to show my son's what Grandpa passed on to me, so it can be passed on to them.
You've built a fantastic museum to these iconic bikes . I think you have the most comprehensive collection of Hodaka's I've ever seen & everyone I've ever spoken to that owned one has always spoken of them with great fondness . I wanted to ask 2 questions . 1st is what is the displacement of that wonderful flat tracker that you built ? 2nd , is it true that Hodaka had a set-up for a 125cc motor to be put into a road racer that would do 100 mph ? TYVM for sharing your collection with us & I wish you & your grandson many years of safe & fun riding .
Hi Percy The flat tracker is bored to the max and the ports are polished and ported as big as I could go without making the piston ring catch and brake. It has a reed valve and carb at 36mm with a wico high compression head and compression relieve valve. The kick start shaft has been removed and hole sealed for less weight and less resistance drag on the engine. It is putting about 18 hp when the stock rat was about 10 to 12 hp. On your second question I am not sure what cc the motor was I believe it to be a 125cc factory made 2 cylinder that was in a road race bike. It was never sold to the public The book of Hodakas from Jeff Hackett and Paul Stannard has a photo of the engine. I am building a 125cc combat wombat engine and putting it in a extended 100cc frame with a side hack for sidecar cross racing. It is motocross with a sidehack. thanks for your interest in my bikes. I am expanding with a larger building and many bikes from the 60s and 70s. check out elginlights.com to see why I do all of this . thanks Paul
Hey Paul love Hodakas always wanted one there was a dealership in my home town i have superrat roller has tank still has Air Box and coil front tire lookin for motor kinda wanted to do a flat tracker if ya know Anyone who might have a motor Thankyou
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My first motorcycle was a super rat the engine came in a box when I first bought it, rebuilt it enjoyed it for my years. Thanks for the memories.
My friends always called them Slodaka because if your riding on a Elsinore or RM or Yamaha MX they were very slow in comparison. Still gives a good feeling of the early 70's better days
When I had my Hodaka ace 90s in 1966 there were no such things as Elsinores And rms . I had ace 100s also and still no such thing as CR125s and CR250s . These were incredible and way before there time 2 strokes that kicked ass .
Thanks for the show of your Hodakas. Great to see. You're an artist and Champion!
Picked up an complete stored inside, Ace 100 B+ recently like one I had back in73 .lots of memories,h ope to run it soon!
When I was about 12 (I had been riding/racing mini bikes since I was a tyke) I read about the Bonanza mini cycle in a mini bike magazine and talked my Dad into buying one...it was about 1969/1970 as I recall and it had telescopic forks and a swing arm with dual shocks in the rear and had a jack shaft chain drive and rather large/rounded mini bike type tires and was fitted with a Hodaka 100cc motorcycle engine (5 speed transmission), along with an open air cleaner and an expansion chamber...she would do almost 60 mph and would pull wheelies up to about 50 mph...to say she was a beast was an understatement.
Great history, great collection. Trying to get mine back running. Might need a pointer or too. Thanks for sharing!
Those where the dayz in San Diego, California in the 70s. No tourist, just open country to ride our Hodakas!
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Honolulu Hawaii
Man i guy i went to Highschool had a 125 Sachs had a kinda springer front end chrome tank i liked them too but really wanted a Hodaka ended up with Yamaha 100 for 1st bike it was a 71 or 72 but had fun on it anyway What a great collection you have nothing like it
Thank you for sharing your collection. I decided to blow my entire savings on a Hodaka 90 right after they came out. I rode it off road for 3 years of high school, which caused my grade point average to suffer. Some stock parts came off and were replaced by much sturdier ones. The biggest customization was my rear shocks were from a Honda 250 Dream. The Malcolm Smith was the mechanic at the shop where I had my cylinder bored and bought replaceable parts (brake and clutch levers, etc.). Good times!
My first bike was a dirt squirt, brand new. Loved that bike, thanks for the memories man.
Mine too. Got a Dirt Squirt in 1980 when I was 11. First running bike I ever owned.
Can’t tell you how encouraging it is that you have not only done this but you’ve passed this on to your Grandson. More of this kind of family activity would equal a lot less kids in trouble with all the evil that plagues society today.
Wow. Awesome collection. Love the Super Rat at 7:23 especially. I remember the days. Thanks!
Absolutely love your collection if it was mine i would go out there every night with a cold one and sit back and admire Heaven on earth thank you for sharing
Thanks for Posting! Fantastic Collection,WELL DONE.
Incredible!! Best collection of Hodaka cups I've ever seen!
You have one great collection!! I owned a Super Combat but sold it and then bought a 250ED Thunderdog. It still runs but needs some work. I paid $795.00 for the Thunderdog in 1976 (brand new) Great bikes - if I could find parts the Thunderdog would be restored!!
This is awesome Grandpa - I tagged you on my TH-cam site Triston’s Toy Mania
Great collection. Great talent on the spanners!
Dude, I freaking love your Hodaka bike collection!! They are all truley a work of art. I have an Ace 100 motor. My Dad is trying to get some Hodaka parts off of afreind of his. Hopefully one day, we'll be able to build a Hodaka brand dirt bike together. That's one of my goals. I wouldn't trade any of your bikes for anything in the world!
Love that Flat tracker man thats cool
Was hopeing you would start one up nothing sounds as good as a Hodaka
Much Respect, great collection.
Great collection.
Awesome, love the memories
Excellent!
Very impressive!!
Nice we got a road toad and a combat wombat
I have a 72 wambat 125 that my dad used to ice race on lake St. Clair in South East Michigan. Then it was parked for about 20 years, then he and I tore it down, every nut and bolt was cleaned, printed, and put back together. I still run it around until the magneto windings went South 😷. Where do you get your engine parts from. It's time for my hodaka to come full circle now that my dad has passed away I want to show my son's what Grandpa passed on to me, so it can be passed on to them.
I buy most parts on E Bay or from hodakaparts.com or strictly hodaka
You've built a fantastic museum to these iconic bikes . I think you have the most comprehensive collection of Hodaka's I've ever seen & everyone I've ever spoken to that owned one has always spoken of them with great fondness . I wanted to ask 2 questions . 1st is what is the displacement of that wonderful flat tracker that you built ? 2nd , is it true that Hodaka had a set-up for a 125cc motor to be put into a road racer that would do 100 mph ? TYVM for sharing your collection with us & I wish you & your grandson many years of safe & fun riding .
most likely bored out to 110cc and no not enough power to go 100
Me and my buddy just bought a 73 dirt squirt for $300 and it runs
Hi Percy The flat tracker is bored to the max and the ports are polished and ported as big as I could go without making the piston ring catch and brake. It has a reed valve and carb at 36mm with a wico high compression head and compression relieve valve. The kick start shaft has been removed and hole sealed for less weight and less resistance drag on the engine. It is putting about 18 hp when the stock rat was about 10 to 12 hp. On your second question I am not sure what cc the motor was I believe it to be a 125cc factory made 2 cylinder that was in a road race bike. It was never sold to the public The book of Hodakas from Jeff Hackett and Paul Stannard has a photo of the engine. I am building a 125cc combat wombat engine and putting it in a extended 100cc frame with a side hack for sidecar cross racing. It is motocross with a sidehack. thanks for your interest in my bikes. I am expanding with a larger building and many bikes from the 60s and 70s. check out elginlights.com to see why I do all of this . thanks Paul
You should put on a showing from New York to Hawaii! I would pay $75 for a ticket to see your collection.
Surfing CPA
Honolulu Hawaii
Weak spot was shifting mechanism would get sand in it miss gears alot.
Otherwise good bikes
Nice work Thanks!
Hodoka they cane to Australia
I'm currently working on a 1972 hodaka ace 100 model 92b+ and I'm trying to rebuild the motor but I can seem to find an engine rebuild manual anywhere
Hey Paul love Hodakas always wanted one there was a dealership in my home town i have superrat roller has tank still has Air Box and coil front tire lookin for motor kinda wanted to do a flat tracker if ya know Anyone who might have a motor Thankyou
I see you have no 80cc dirt squirt motor you can buy mine for 2000 new top end
Sounds like you got a cold, take some NyQuil and finish this video in a few days.
Sorry, Mr Towns was fighting cancer during this video.