[{"id": 13997689, "authorName": "charlie755", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charlie755/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "nice set up, figured it would be on the other side of the country.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711228041, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13997694, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 1971, "content": "$1,971 bid placed by 39mercman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711228133, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13997778, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AJDiMizio, is the rear sprocket a two piece? It looks like you can take the bolts out of the larger outer sprocket and drop a few chain links, then be able to run the smaller sprocket for a higher speed. I thought that I would reach out to you to see if I got it right. She's a great old bike. Back when this motorcycle came out, I had just graduated from my first bike to my second. That was a Bulltaco Lobito to Bulltaco Matador. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711229184, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13997951, "authorName": "AJDiMizio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajdimizio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes it is an overlay sprocket. You bolt it in place and add another length of chain to account for the larger diameter. It lowers the overall gearing and makes it great for low speed trailing. With this in place top speed is around 50 mph, but with the current engine, it likes the revs and gets there pretty fast.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1711231262, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13997997, "authorName": "Vtec4ever", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vtec4ever/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So cool. I would buy this, but would be very hesitant to ever ride it off road. It looks so cool. It could almost be decorative art.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711231796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13998186, "authorName": "Rj4nataro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rj4nataro/", "bidAmount": 2102, "content": "$2,102 bid placed by Rj4nataro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711234319, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13998302, "authorName": "motomike42", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motomike42/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whisperin Smith? I had a Screamin' Hooker!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711235398, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14000679, "authorName": "two-cycler2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/two-cycler2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a 13 year old punk one of the employees at Torque Engineering caught me fishing around in the dumpster for parts. I had been doing this for awhile and thought nobody would care. I was wrong. The employee walked me into the office there to be scolded by the Big Cheese. The guy goes on to tell the huge #1 sitting behind the enormous desk \"hey Boss I found the kid that's been stealing our stuff\". Boss man stops what he's doing and sternly asks me \" what do you think you're doing in my trash kid?\" I replied \" I'm a welder. I make pipes for my friends\". \nAfter a bit of chuckling, #1 tells the guy that busted me to take me out to the huge shop and test out my skills. He gives me two pieces of scrap and tells me to go at it. A bit of laughter follows. \nWe go back into the office with my test disaster. Even more laughter. But the tone changes (I thought the Big Guy liked my boldness). And he proceeds to ask me if I would like to learn how to \"weld like a pro?\". \nI jumped at the opportunity. Ended up working there for a few years. It was my first real job. I loved every minute of it! And I very likely welded the Whispering Smith pipe that's on this bike.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1711293243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14001114, "authorName": "Franich", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/franich/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Franich", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711296564, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14001155, "authorName": "AJDiMizio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajdimizio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@two-cycler2, that's a great story! Thanks for sharing. I remember making your own expansion chamber was a popular project when I was in High School metal shop. Making clean welds on that thin metal took some serious skills for me as 16 year old. 13 year old, wow.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1711297031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14006382, "authorName": "Johnnywhip", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnnywhip/", "bidAmount": 2750, "content": "$2,750 bid placed by Johnnywhip", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711348446, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14008992, "authorName": "rh2stbikes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rh2stbikes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is really a nice high quality build.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1711389294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14017137, "authorName": "Classicbiker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicbiker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, what a great bike! With the accessories on the bike, spare engine and additional parts this is quite a package. You have done excellent work on this bike. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711467831, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14021663, "authorName": "AJDiMizio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajdimizio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Classicbiker Thanks so much! Its been a great journey with this little bike. Its been a better bike than I am a rider and I know the next owner will enjoy all the extras that come with it that I accumulated over the past 20 years. Plus the support from the Hodaka community is so great. Terry and Bev at Hodaka-Parts.com, the great folks at Hodaka Club, and many others. I'd encourage anyone interested in Hodaka's to attend Hodaka days in Athena, Oregon sometime too....its an amazing gathering.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711485237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14023742, "authorName": "Robby442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/robby442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 1970 Hodaka Ace 100. when I was 15. When I turned 16 I told my Dad I wanted to get bigger bike, Honda 350. My Dad didn't want me to get another motorcycle and ride on the road. He said ok with getting a car. Of course, I had to pay for car, insurance, repairs, etc. Never looked back. It was a lot of fun riding in neighbors property and doing jumps. Brings back a lot of great memories. GLWTA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1711498865, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14031297, "authorName": "AJDiMizio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajdimizio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I build my bikes to ride, and the best place to ride a Hodaka is at the Reunion, held in Athena, Oregon in June!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1711572899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14033062, "authorName": "park-on-a-hill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/park-on-a-hill/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by park-on-a-hill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711586006, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14035796, "authorName": "Sandman4x4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sandman4x4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought one new back in 71, for $525! Including helmet.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711642162, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14037723, "authorName": "AJDiMizio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajdimizio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've added a couple of pictures of the bike in stock street trim, without the currently mounted overlay rear sprocket, fork brace and skid plate. This motor, exhaust included in the sale.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711649621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14037798, "authorName": "AJDiMizio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajdimizio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sandman4X4 That would work out to about $3900 in todays $! I wanted one of these as a 15 year old, but ended up with a 1970 Honda CL100. But I'm still riding, so its all good!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711649850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14043162, "authorName": "CraigLS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craigls/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by CraigLS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711689211, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14049152, "authorName": "Midlifeclassiccars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midlifeclassiccars/", "bidAmount": 3650, "content": "$3,650 bid placed by Midlifeclassiccars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711741669, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14049871, "authorName": "AJDiMizio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajdimizio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Re: question about tank sticker. These were installed on all new tanks. They specify oil mix ratio for fuel. It would be easy to remove, but they are few of these left in readable\r\ncondition. Tank was NOS from Strictly Hodaka a while back.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711744060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14051483, "authorName": "park-on-a-hill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/park-on-a-hill/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by park-on-a-hill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711753003, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14052808, "authorName": "j1c2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/j1c2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bought a new Dirt Squirt in '74 for $696. Still have it and ride today. Original down to the air in the rear tire. Great little bikes from Pacific Basin Trading Company (PABATCO).", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1711769551, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14053664, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan - what does the appointed (by me) sultan of Hodakaland think about this little Ace?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711804911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14054449, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks SO much @Tommy-Bruin - this is exactly what I want my Ace to look like someday! But I don\u2019t know if it\u2019s fair that I be anointed \u201cHodaka Sultan\u201d over others who have actually lived the Hodaka life. I\u2019m just a 50 year wannabe!\r\n\r\n@AJDiMizio\r\nWhat an absolutely wonderful Chrome Toaster ya got here and the fact that it\u2019s actually been run in the Hodaka Days reunion ride makes it 200% legit! I gotta say, though, that I\u2019m a little bugged that you beat me to the punch in reminding folks about Hodaka Days in Athena, OR in June ;^)\r\n\r\n@two-cycler2\r\nThat\u2019s the kind of story that keeps me coming back to BaT - Thank you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711812166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14054483, "authorName": "70Plym", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/70plym/", "bidAmount": 3900, "content": "$3,900 bid placed by 70Plym", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711812353, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14054481, "authorName": "czmx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/czmx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Atta boy, @AJDiMizio! Helmet on, even for a one hundred yard ride to the corner and back. I never take even the shortest ride without one. Nice Hodaka. Good luck to all.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711812436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14054508, "authorName": "AJDiMizio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajdimizio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@czmx...yes, I'm a big fan of helmets. I'm a retired firefighter who had to respond to many vehicle accidents over 30+ years...those who wore the stuff usually had far better outcomes!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711812569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14054828, "authorName": "AJDiMizio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajdimizio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan Thanks, going to Athena was a bucket list item for me. So many great folks, such a great time!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711815166, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14054904, "authorName": "elchinero", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/elchinero/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good \"PABATCO\" and Athena comments!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1711815743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14054944, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@AJDiMizio\nIt must\u2019ve been a blast! I\u2019m hoping to finally make it this year and see the newly renovated Theater and Hodaka Museum.\n\n@TommyBruin\nOops, I misspelled your name earlier. My bad - I guess I owe you a beer :^)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711816062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14055967, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I failed to see that this is finishing today, I thought it had just started. Darn, I was looking forward to a week of looking at this sweetie and reading more comments! Good luck today!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711820082, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14056240, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@PDXBryan - ya know what Bry? I really want this wee Ace but the shipping to Toronto, Canada costs large and 13% tax applies to an import, not to mention a 1.37% currency exchange rate. Why am I talking myself out of this? I really don't know but I need some therapy so I'm going outside to shovel dog 'dirt' off of my now snow free lawn. Tis the season, FOR DIRT BIKES!!!!!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711820848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14057364, "authorName": "ChurchofPontiac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/churchofpontiac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is actually an ACE 100B \u2026..beautifully done!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711824289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14057919, "authorName": "AJDiMizio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajdimizio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ChurchofPontiac, yes it's a model 92 B+...last and most developed of the chrome toaster tank Ace lineage. After these: Road Toads and Dirt Squirts and the later painted tank Super Rats were produced. Great names Pabatco came up with. Fun times for sure.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1711825920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14058553, "authorName": "Blizzard340", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blizzard340/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "B+ with a whispering Smith pipe and Webco goodies?\nTime to bust out the bids!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1711828015, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14058607, "authorName": "Midlifeclassiccars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midlifeclassiccars/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Midlifeclassiccars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711828234, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 14058654, "authorName": "Midlifeclassiccars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midlifeclassiccars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 3/30/24 for $4,000 to Midlifeclassiccars", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711828500, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 14058671, "authorName": "AJDiMizio (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ajdimizio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations Midlifeclassiccars. Well bought!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1711828559, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14058820, "authorName": "TommyBruin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommybruin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Atta boy @Midlifeclassiccars. Your debut victory on BaT is the least displacement vehicle that you will ever acquire here and it's a beauty. Congrats man.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1711829117, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 14059826, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Big congrats for pickin\u2019 up this sweet little Toaster, @Midlifeclassiccars!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1711834635, "type": "comment"}]