Comments on: Hodaka Motorcycles from Ace to Road Toad http://motorcycleinfo.org/2009/02/hodaka-motorcycles/ Motorcycle Information is your Scooter and Motorcycle Info site. Sat, 12 May 2012 15:05:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Ed Swansonhttp://motorcycleinfo.org/2009/02/hodaka-motorcycles/#comment-8088 Ed Swanson Sat, 14 Apr 2012 14:23:45 +0000 http://motorcycleinfo.org/?p=1071#comment-8088 Back in 1966 I bought an Ace 90, which I still have. It hasn't run for years since my youngest son ran it a little in the early "90's". I had problems getting a title when I first got it so I never ran it much, it took so long to get it (almost a year) the thrill was almost gone. The speedometer only shows 354 miles. I'm 65 and will retire soon and would like to get it to someone that would appreciate it. I have no idea of its worth but are there collectors out there that could be interested? I live in central PA. Back in 1966 I bought an Ace 90, which I still have. It hasn’t run for years since my youngest son ran it a little in the early “90′s”. I had problems getting a title when I first got it so I never ran it much, it took so long to get it (almost a year) the thrill was almost gone. The speedometer only shows 354 miles.
I’m 65 and will retire soon and would like to get it to someone that would appreciate it. I have no idea of its worth but are there collectors out there that could be interested? I live in central PA.

]]> By: jimhttp://motorcycleinfo.org/2009/02/hodaka-motorcycles/#comment-8069 jim Sun, 01 Apr 2012 17:34:54 +0000 http://motorcycleinfo.org/?p=1071#comment-8069 hey everybody, i am 50 yro from NE USA that grew up riding dirtbikes from age 11 when i had an sl70 to my late teens & early 20's. About Hodaka, I thought that bike was great because it handled awesome in tight trails, reminded of my husky 360wr 1976 i had too. i had bought the used 1972 wombat for $350 and like most have said, it was fun to ride , i had a blast ripping around on that bike! honda had come out with those all red cr125's and I used blow this rich-type kid off on him cr125...I could slide into a muddy corner and come out tight and doing a wheelie, in fact on time my throttle grip came off doinga wheelie and I fell cuz of it. Aslo it was my trainer bike for wheelie's. I could shift thru the gear gears 1,2,3 wheeliing, in fact i remember that big gear on rear brake side of engine only had about 1/3 of the teeth it needed before I got the replacement gear to put in it,,, now I'm shifting 2,3, and rarely 4th gear on my 2000 ZX12R , I've seen the speedo @ 135mph during long rear wheel antics... pEACE jk hey everybody, i am 50 yro from NE USA that grew up riding dirtbikes from age 11 when i had an sl70 to my late teens & early 20′s.
About Hodaka, I thought that bike was great because it handled awesome in tight trails, reminded of my husky 360wr 1976 i had too. i had bought the used 1972 wombat for $350 and like most have said, it was fun to ride , i had a blast ripping around on that bike! honda had come out with those all red cr125′s and I used blow this rich-type kid off on him cr125…I could slide into a muddy corner and come out tight and doing a wheelie, in fact on time my throttle grip came off doinga wheelie and I fell cuz of it. Aslo it was my trainer bike for wheelie’s. I could shift thru the gear gears 1,2,3 wheeliing, in fact i remember that big gear on rear brake side of engine only had about 1/3 of the teeth it needed before I got the replacement gear to put in it,,, now I’m shifting 2,3, and rarely 4th gear on my 2000 ZX12R , I’ve seen the speedo @ 135mph during long rear wheel antics…
pEACE
jk

]]> By: Johnhttp://motorcycleinfo.org/2009/02/hodaka-motorcycles/#comment-8068 John Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:28:58 +0000 http://motorcycleinfo.org/?p=1071#comment-8068 James, very cool! Do you still ride it? Send a picture or two if you get a chance, would love to see it. John James, very cool! Do you still ride it? Send a picture or two if you get a chance, would love to see it.
John

]]> By: James Robertsonhttp://motorcycleinfo.org/2009/02/hodaka-motorcycles/#comment-8057 James Robertson Sun, 25 Mar 2012 02:30:16 +0000 http://motorcycleinfo.org/?p=1071#comment-8057 I have a 1971 Hodaka Super Rat original owner I have a 1971 Hodaka Super Rat original owner

]]> By: chevman32http://motorcycleinfo.org/2009/02/hodaka-motorcycles/#comment-6460 chevman32 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:49:57 +0000 http://motorcycleinfo.org/?p=1071#comment-6460 I bought a 1969 Ace 100 brand new from Roehr Bros. in Burbank, Ca. for $315.00, and I still have it along with two other parts bikes I have picked up over the years. I plan to restore the bike soon and use it for my daily transportation. Unbeatable for reliability and the best handling bike I have ever ridden (I have owned about 25 bikes over the years and have 5 still three Hodakas and a Yamaha 200 XT and a Harley FXRSP) I have tried to sell the 3 Hodakas several times but can't find anyone interested, so I guess I will keep them and ride my old one. maybe this summer I hope. I bought a 1969 Ace 100 brand new from Roehr Bros. in Burbank, Ca. for $315.00, and I still have it along with two other parts bikes I have picked up over the years. I plan to restore the bike soon and use it for my daily transportation. Unbeatable for reliability and the best handling bike I have ever ridden (I have owned about 25 bikes over the years and have 5 still three Hodakas and a Yamaha 200 XT and a Harley FXRSP) I have tried to sell the 3 Hodakas several times but can’t find anyone interested, so I guess I will keep them and ride my old one. maybe this summer I hope.

]]> By: Johnhttp://motorcycleinfo.org/2009/02/hodaka-motorcycles/#comment-6030 John Wed, 28 Dec 2011 20:53:38 +0000 http://motorcycleinfo.org/?p=1071#comment-6030 Allen, I too have a hard time choosing between bikes and cars. Having a '55 must be fun. Having a Hodaka and reliving the old days of trail riding might just be as fun too. I'm happy, and I'm sure other Hodaka fans are happy also that you were able to give a new life to that Ace 100! John Allen, I too have a hard time choosing between bikes and cars. Having a ’55 must be fun. Having a Hodaka and reliving the old days of trail riding might just be as fun too. I’m happy, and I’m sure other Hodaka fans are happy also that you were able to give a new life to that Ace 100!
John

]]> By: allen wrighthttp://motorcycleinfo.org/2009/02/hodaka-motorcycles/#comment-5902 allen wright Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:43:29 +0000 http://motorcycleinfo.org/?p=1071#comment-5902 I did not have one back in the day when they did rule the trails. I had an appreciation for them but all of my money went into my 55 Chevy instead. Then 40 sumthin years later I saw a 1971 Ace 100 at a junk car haulers' lot. They did not know anything about vintage motor cycles. I picked it up for a reasonable price. Surprisingly almost all of the parts were in restorable condition. The parts that are needed are listed on the Strictly Hodaka website. As for being a proud owner of a legendary Hodaka..... Better late than never! Nice to see that there are so many folks that do remember, appreciate, and enjoy these machines that are part of our motorcycle history. Oh, I might ad some of my money now is absorbed in my recent purchase.... a 55 Chevy. Some things never change. Thanks for the article on Hodaka. I did not have one back in the day when they did rule the trails. I had an appreciation for them but all of my money went into my 55 Chevy instead. Then 40 sumthin years later I saw a 1971 Ace 100 at a junk car haulers’ lot. They did not know anything about vintage motor cycles. I picked it up for a reasonable price. Surprisingly almost all of the parts were in restorable condition. The parts that are needed are listed on the Strictly Hodaka website. As for being a proud owner of a legendary Hodaka…..
Better late than never!
Nice to see that there are so many folks that do remember, appreciate, and enjoy these machines that are part of our motorcycle history. Oh, I might ad some of my money now is absorbed in my recent purchase…. a 55 Chevy. Some things never change. Thanks for the article on Hodaka.

]]> By: turbinflyerhttp://motorcycleinfo.org/2009/02/hodaka-motorcycles/#comment-3521 turbinflyer Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:15:42 +0000 http://motorcycleinfo.org/?p=1071#comment-3521 I have one better. Back in 1972 I bought a new easternstar mini bike. They were a knockoff of hodaka bikes. I bought if from the money I made from selling sweet corn on the corner....funnyDon I have one better. Back in 1972 I bought a new easternstar mini bike. They were a knockoff of hodaka bikes. I bought if from the money I made from selling sweet corn on the corner….funny

Don

]]> By: action111http://motorcycleinfo.org/2009/02/hodaka-motorcycles/#comment-3435 action111 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 10:40:59 +0000 http://motorcycleinfo.org/?p=1071#comment-3435 i had a Super Rat in the late 70's,a buddy had a combat Wombat;i know it is still in his dads shed,another had a dirt squirt,another road toad,a couple sisters had a pair,there was a dealership in Venus Pa. I'll bet there are alot of them in barns and sheds in Clarion and Venango County's in western Pa. I was surprised to see all the parts and bikes you can find now,sold mine for $100 dollars in 1982. should have left it sit at dads house. i had a Super Rat in the late 70′s,a buddy had a combat Wombat;i know it is still in his dads shed,another had a dirt squirt,another road toad,a couple sisters had a pair,there was a dealership in Venus Pa. I’ll bet there are alot of them in barns and sheds in Clarion and Venango County’s in western Pa. I was surprised to see all the parts and bikes you can find now,sold mine for $100 dollars in 1982. should have left it sit at dads house.

]]> By: Joeboxerhttp://motorcycleinfo.org/2009/02/hodaka-motorcycles/#comment-3409 Joeboxer Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:10:18 +0000 http://motorcycleinfo.org/?p=1071#comment-3409 I rode with a guy that rode a Wombat in a 6 day Enduro event and took the Silver medal. It was an awesome bike I rode with a guy that rode a Wombat in a 6 day Enduro event and took the Silver medal. It was an awesome bike

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