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. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:47:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= 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

]]> By: hod rodhttp://motorcycleinfo.org/2009/02/hodaka-motorcycles/#comment-3405 hod rod Sun, 18 Sep 2011 22:04:38 +0000 http://motorcycleinfo.org/?p=1071#comment-3405 http://motorcycleinfo.org/2009/02/hodaka-motorcycles/I lust looked up my childhood bike it was a dirt squirt . I still have my Hodaka badge , man it brings back allot of memories, I was eleven my dad bought two brand new ones, Ive ask people over the past thirty years that had an interest in old bike, about this bike, and they all look at me like I was crazy ! I'm 45 now ,and was going through an old she box from my child hood memories, right in the middle of some love letters from girls, when i was grade school, there set that Hodaka badge, WOW!!!!!! I'm NOT CRAZY I did own one & they did exist......so I went right to the computer & looked up "Dirt-squirt" & "Wombat", I believe that's what my dad bought for me & him to ride , they were allot of fun..... my dad had good taste,, that same year I stole the keys to his 68 Dodge Charger ,,I could not see over the steering wheel, but I took it for a very eventful joy ride,,, man what memories! Hod RodPS I sure would love to buy a fixer upper, any suggestions? http://motorcycleinfo.org/2009/02/hodaka-motorcycles/

I lust looked up my childhood bike it was a dirt squirt . I still have my Hodaka badge , man it brings back allot of memories, I was eleven my dad bought two brand new ones, Ive ask people over the past thirty years that had an interest in old bike, about this bike, and they all look at me like I was crazy ! I’m 45 now ,and was going through an old she box from my child hood memories, right in the middle of some love letters from girls, when i was grade school, there set that Hodaka badge, WOW!!!!!! I’m NOT CRAZY I did own one & they did exist……so I went right to the computer & looked up “Dirt-squirt” & “Wombat”, I believe that’s what my dad bought for me & him to ride , they were allot of fun….. my dad had good taste,, that same year I stole the keys to his 68 Dodge Charger ,,I could not see over the steering wheel, but I took it for a very eventful joy ride,,, man what memories!
Hod Rod

PS I sure would love to buy a fixer upper, any suggestions?

]]> By: Georgehttp://motorcycleinfo.org/2009/02/hodaka-motorcycles/#comment-1884 George Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:30:00 +0000 http://motorcycleinfo.org/?p=1071#comment-1884 I rode a Kawasaski KD80 back in those days (e.g Jr. High) but a kid I went to school with had a Hodaka Wombat. I loved dirtbikes as a kid and knew about every make and model so I remember the Hodakas very well.I'm curious....Does anyone remember the Bultacos or the Macos???? I rode a Kawasaski KD80 back in those days (e.g Jr. High) but a kid I went to school with had a Hodaka Wombat. I loved dirtbikes as a kid and knew about every make and model so I remember the Hodakas very well.

I’m curious….Does anyone remember the Bultacos or the Macos????

]]> By: Bidoehttp://motorcycleinfo.org/2009/02/hodaka-motorcycles/#comment-1775 Bidoe Wed, 01 Jun 2011 20:52:09 +0000 http://motorcycleinfo.org/?p=1071#comment-1775 Champion is right! These were the bikes that started all the dirt bike craze. I have a 71 Ace 100ccB+. Chrome Toaster tank and all. They were the boys to beat in the 60's and early 70's . They kinda went south in the mid to late 70's pabatco was bought by a corp. and they just let it go down hill. I love my Ace, it ain't the fastest bike out there, but it sure is a unique little head turner.And to the auther , your right . Without a manual your slightly lost on these, espesailly on the gears . It takes a little know how and patients to adjust the shifter to get all the gears to work , plus the patern is backwards from most other bikes. And Paul at Strictly Hodaka is the best . If he doesn't have it . He sure knows who does. He loves em as much as we do. Champion is right! These were the bikes that started all the dirt bike craze. I have a 71 Ace 100ccB+. Chrome Toaster tank and all. They were the boys to beat in the 60′s and early 70′s . They kinda went south in the mid to late 70′s pabatco was bought by a corp. and they just let it go down hill. I love my Ace, it ain’t the fastest bike out there, but it sure is a unique little head turner.And to the auther , your right . Without a manual your slightly lost on these, espesailly on the gears . It takes a little know how and patients to adjust the shifter to get all the gears to work , plus the patern is backwards from most other bikes. And Paul at Strictly Hodaka is the best . If he doesn’t have it . He sure knows who does. He loves em as much as we do.

]]> By: crystalnachthttp://motorcycleinfo.org/2009/02/hodaka-motorcycles/#comment-1729 crystalnacht Sun, 22 May 2011 05:42:36 +0000 http://motorcycleinfo.org/?p=1071#comment-1729 MY 75' My 75 Road Toad had been ssittin in a open carport for 10-12 years. drained thr rotten gas from tank and carb, installed fresh gas and gave it a tow. much to my surprise, it started up and ran just fine. I have owned it for 36 years. MY 75′ My 75 Road Toad had been ssittin in a open carport for 10-12 years. drained thr rotten gas from tank and carb, installed fresh gas and gave it a tow. much to my surprise, it started up and ran just fine. I have owned it for 36 years.

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