Hodaka disappeared at the end of the 1970s, leaving a legacy of lightweight and competitive trail bikeswith names such as Combat Wombat, Super Rat, Dirt Squirt, Road Toad and Thunderdog. . Frame # D-22159. . The Cotton made heavy use of triangulation to stiffen the frame, and the PABATCO prototype adopted this idea. . Thanks for bringing this to our hallowed halls, and kicking loose some cobwebs in my dusty mental archives. . Tires are like new. Let me know. Poor. One of the biggest names in the dirt bike craze that hit the US in the 1960s was Hodaka. In 1970, famed English frame builder Rickman made a beautiful chrome and blue offroad bike using the Hodaka engine. 1973 Hodaka Combat Wombat 125, AHRMA, Vintage Motocross, Dirt Bike, Flat Track 1973 Hodaka Combat Wombat Description 1973 Hodaka Combat Wombat 125. fits model 03, 61, 70, 71 . It had a light tubular steel frame, the exhaust was placed high and out of the way, and there was plenty of room under the fenders to shed mud. $10 ea $20 But the fierce competition between Japanese motorcycle companies in the early Sixties hit the smaller companies hard, and Yamaguchi went under in 1963. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1 up and 4 down. . 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HODAKA 125COMBAT WOMBAT Model95 Super Rat Road Toad Dirt Squirt Ace Panzer - EUR 238,05. Good. *** SEE PHOTOS FOR CONDITION *** I do not have a Title for it just Bill of sale, but I have a Tag on it as Georgia doesn't require a title. . . $1 ea . . than the major companys bikes. . . Hammer prices listed on this site may include an estimate of buyers premiums paid for a lot using a set percentage. Original Seat #2 . . Hodaka Motorcycle Frame tag on the steering head. Got a Old Motorcycle call/text 607-389-1688 TOP DOLLAR PAID! They were tough little bikes, for sure, and why you rarely see one today. $25 . . Classic Bikes for sale: Hodaka 1970 Hodaka Ace 100 Gilbert, Arizona, 852**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA $ 1025 Classic 1970 Hodaka Ace 100B in good running condition. 1 SuperRat or Road Toad cylinder head #952501 . Most riders got their start on these, and only went to something bigger when these broke in half. A chrome-plated 1971 100cc Hodaka Super Rat, one of Hodaka's most popular models. It didnt stay like that for very long. . The lot and information presented at auction on the auction block supersedes any previous descriptions or information. Tires are like new. 1 1975 Hodaka Dirt Squirt #K22852 . I have recently replaced the Grips, the Air filter and recovered the seat . . Keep me in the conversation via email. When the bids reached $1,200 I was out, given the recent sales price and adding another $800 for shipping. Theres no attitude and a sense of humor about the whole thing. I put some new parts on it recently to make it reliable since alot of the consumeable ignition and fuel components were 40+ years old. . The Good: This bike runs great! Getting Hard to find these cool old bikes. I had a 70 Hodaka Ace 100. Theres a guy in Harlowton,Montana that had I just bought a Hodaka 125 Wombat, my question is do I have to mix the gas and oil separately or does that model and year have oil injections? Prior to 1964 Hodaka made engines for the Yamaguchi motorcycle brand. Irill had a super rat in the mid 70s it was parts and pieces but got together-but never got it to run(i was 16-17 years at the time and never really knew what i was doing)I,m 61 now anw learned much. . Thanks for the story Scotty. Its in great condition considering its age. . All original badging and emblems. The only real alternatives came from the British imports, which were much heavier and invariably required more maintenance. Getting Hard to find these cool old bikes. Copyright 2000-2023 Mecum Auction, Inc. All rights reserved. Entdecke HODAKA WOMBAT KAMPF 125 03 LPANZER 999051 in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! . . 1973 Hodaka Combat Wombat 125 . 1973 Hodaka Combat Wombat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 What was your intended objective when you started the build? Our Janus motorcycle review shows the Halcyon 450 is new motorcycle with a vintage look and feel that doesn't compromise on Janus motorcycle reliability. Just try and find another,,the junk pile is where Id start. . . I broke everything on it, Sold it for junk and bought another one for 800$ 20 years ago, the super combat was the 125 cc version pf yhe super rat. . $250 I have recently replaced the Grips, the Air filter and recovered the seat . $100 It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Powered by a 123cc two-stroke engine that wound up to 8400 rpm, the Hodaka Combat Wombat also featured a five-speed transmission and a left side shifter. . $10 Dont bother your father, he works hard and needs some time to himself, explains Mom. . There were no springs in Jodys 1974 Kayaba forksjust air. $50 $2400. Motorcycle Classics Magazine Featuring the most brilliant, unusual and popular motorcycles ever made! $100 Dirt riders have coined a word for so called Enduro bikes which are usually nothing more than low. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. . Runs. The kid raced with it for two years and then gave it back to Jody. I went and 2nd in most popular car and got a trophy and sommeother stuff-lets just say i felt like a proud papa!! I went through a phase of restoring 70s dirt bikes awhile back. 1969 Hodaka ACE 100 Red used for sale. Hodaka Motorcycle Frame tag above the left rear shock for all Ace 90's and the 1968 Ace 100. For your information and to assist you to identify models of the Hodaka motorcycles and their frame and engine number series: ***PLEASE NOTE: Hodaka Motors with the letter E are either Ace 100 or Ace 90 motors that went into Bonanza Hodaka Motorcycles . Hodaka agreed to grant PABATCO an exclusive distributorship for the new bike, and production began in 1964. $250 . ?? . . Qty Description The last engine used by Yamaguchi was an 80cc three-speed made by Hodaka, a Japanese builder of two-stroke engines. Thank You, Terry & Bev Business hours for phone assistance are: Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday 10am to 3pm C.S.T. Values Special Notes. Hard to find and rare. Fun bikes! If any more are found we will post them here. 4 Front Forks . Even Hodakas most famous riders, Tommy Croft, Bob Rutten and Cordis Brooks, were switching brands. Hodaka later came out with a 250, but it never really caught on as the RMs, YZs and CRs had by then taken over moto-cross. It's pretty custom with a Combat Wombat motor mounted in a 1976 street 125 frame. Motor letter EM replacement production early Super Rat ( 93) motor Motor letter EH replacement production Wombat ( 94 and 94A) motor Motor letter EJ repacement production Combat Wombat motor Motor letter EK replacement production Super Combat motor Motor letter EL replacement production Super Rat (98) motor There may be more replacement motor designations but we have yet to see them. Original factory paint. Ironically, not long after the demise of Hodaka, interest in vintage offroad competition started growing. The only thing 1973 Hodaka Combat Wombat for sale. Selling it just to make more room for a modern 125 MX bike. There was a feeling that these bikes were designed by people who actually rode them, says Stewart Ingram, who races a Hodaka Super Combat in the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) motocross series and has a collection of Hodakas. I am selling the bike AS IS of course. . Gas tank is clean inside . See each listing for international shipping options and costs. If you need specific pictures please ask before making a journey. The Swenco swingarm extended the very short Hodaka wheelbase by three inches. $5 ea Has a top speed of 55 MPH due to the low gearing, back in the day these were much more dirt oriented than street riding hence the low gearing. . I had one of these that a neighbor gave me in the late 80s, in that color. Looks to be pretty original. . Some people even made something of a living at it. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. 3 complete running Hodaka Bikes (2 Dirt Squirts, 1 Super Rat): Here is a video I just took on 9/27/14 and uploaded on 9/29/14: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM-K1RVTYvk Will get pictures soon. This page was last updated: 18-Jan 14:14. I think steel will will bri 1973 Hodaka Combat Wombat - $2400 (Kennewick), 1973 Hodaka Combat Wombat - $3,200 (Charleston), Hodaka Combat Wombat 125 - $2500 (Kennewick). $2 ea . Motor letter F was the very early Ace100/MX ( Super Rat 93) motors. Hodaka 90 125 Singles Service Repair Workshop Manual 1964 1975 Pdf Cycle World Magazine 'American Book Publishing Record' Cumulative Books and Pamphlets, Including Serials and Contributions to Periodicals Library of Congress. . . Rick, remember what the date is today . . Bill of sale only, and does not come with a title. Great bikes, great times , i went to recreate my childhood only to find landowners insisting there was No Trail, and i was way loud and had the fear of an old man( dangerous) we had it made back then , one guy put up a wire on a trail and caught me in the helmet and knocked me off my bike, dodnt dlow me down, my kickstarter k ee and hip would never be the same, wouldnt change s thing. Nothing trick, the forks caps were drilled and Schaeder valves threaded in. Growing up, Andrew Komurka was a self-professed gearhead. Nice bike. more (See less) Popular on J.D. Now all I need is a 175SL, 250SL, O2 Road Toad and a DS80!! Hodaka helped with engines, but the most of the bike was built in Texas and California (for Jody to race). One of the petcocks leaks a little when in 'On' position. Sand blasted, primed and painted Gloss Black . $26 . 1 Not Sure What it is (I think it is part of the front fork damping assy), # 718754 . . . I traded for a Wombat 125 around 1975. At the time, there was almost no domestic competition to the Hodaka. $2,245. 2 Old Model Dirt Squirt front wheel . . Wir erbringen die Leistungen gem nach internationalem Qualittsstandard. . Hodaka responded with the Super Combat in 1974noted to be the quickest-in-a-drag-race production 125 made that yearbut by then the field was filled with even more excellent bikes at reasonable prices, such as Suzuki's TM-125 and Kawasaki's KX-125. . We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Continue with Recommended Cookies. $100 Thanks for understanding. Rumor has it that much of the initial sketching was done at the local Green Lantern Tavern, with the help of a few cocktails. . Its a great find, seems like all my crazy purchases happen in April for some reason, so the temptation is strong with something like this, just not a ring ding. Thursday 10am to Noon C.S.T. The crew built and tested a prototype on the trails surrounding Athena. . What to Look For to check and verify your HODAKA Motorcycle Serial Number Identification. Gas tank is clean inside but has minor issues . Qty Description The first time i gave it the gas it came over on me, was super loud, I didnt care, we took it in lakes pits, you used yo be able to ride in sanpits and aside of the road, more than one cop flashed a badge to me and my partner who had an xr75, we ran from everyone, sometimes walking back an hour later to see the Staties still waiting for us. Only 1719 miles. At Hodaka events, you see little kids with Hodaka coloring books, 13-year-olds racing and Harry Taylor, the former service manager explaining how to make a timing wheel out of a paper plate. model 90, 92, 92A/B, 92B+ . . . "This little Yam reminds me of why I got into vintage motorcycles in the first place. Pacific Basin Trading Company (PABATCO) based in Athena, Oregon designed most of its motorcycle offerings, often using engines purchased overseas. $200 Scroll down for the big list. Im the worst offender, but in case it simply irritates the heck out of you, I suggest you move on. [Thanks to Debbie Daugherty for the tip.]. 03 125 Wombat. Fit almost perfectly after bending the tabs on the bottom of the Hodaka seat inward. . Wish i had that bike now. Are you an InfoNet member or Mecum Customer? . 1 Super Rat tank, Orange Repainted # 979000 . . The final blow came when Shell Oil, which had purchased Farm Chemicals, checked the books, decided that PABATCO was losing money and shut down the operation in 1978. 1 Fork brace . Most of the frame was totally rebuilt. . While modern offroad machinery has awesome capabilities, unless youre a young athlete many of the competitive dirt bikes made in the last 30 years are hard to ride. Comes with a working speedometer, odometer, headlight, the neutral indicator light is working, and the brake light also functions. . and Their newest a maybe last was The 125 Road Toad Made with a much Larger tank with enduro tires full lighting of course . Category Rickman Hodaka 100 racer at the height of the Hodaka Days Bike Show Hodaka model 98 Super Rat 100 entries in the Hodaka Days Bike Show . . 314-313-5635 . . $25 . . If ever a machine was worthy of Under the Radar status, its the big twin Kawasaki KZ750. 1 Connecting Rod / Large End Needle Bearing, # 712709 . . The bolt boss behind the countershaft is broken, and please see the pics for the pipe springs - they will need to be attached correctly. 1 Dirt Squirt Cylinder head . . 1 Old Ace 100 Recovered Seat . The 1974 Super Combat was a spin-off of the trail-based 125cc Combat Wombat, which was spawned from the 125 Wombat enduro model, which was built on the success of the ubiquitous Super Rat 100. . Doesn't have a Key and the Main switch has been bypassed to allow it to start without one. . It was actually based in eastern Oregon but they did import bikes and/or engines for bikes and theyre fairly rare today. $350 The Model 97 Super Combat is a very rare and unique machine. . So many fond yet terrifying memories of that little Hodaka! . Or possibly trade for something really worthy. 1 Old Dirt Squirt / Combat Wombat / Wombat Chrome tank # 959000. . . . While it didnt have todays suspension, it did offer a lower center of gravity. The following user (s) Liked this Post: RT325, Super90 Last edit: 12 Feb 2021 14:12 by hodakaguy . Reading yours is an exercise in futility. . Values Special Notes. Street legal enduro bike. $250 . These were a one year only model. I just bought a Hodaka! In the end, Hodaka executive Marv Foster encouraged test rider Jody Weisel to built a proof-of-concept Super Combat. $2.50 ea . 1 1972-1973 Old 125 Wombat # C23160 . . . It's no surprise that he snatched up a Top Gun motorcycle replica, a 1985 Kawasaki GPZ900R. It is in great condition for an almost 50 year old and has been stored inside all of its life according to previous owner. . . $200 . . Figure A. Cylinder / Side Covers. . Gas tank is clean inside but has minor issues . . 71. Thunderdog tank #2 . 1975 Hodaka 125 used for sale. CLASSIC MOTOCROSS IRON: JODY WEISELS 1974 HODAKA 125 SUPER COMBAT. Wiring Diagrams Hodaka, Trade marked cannot be copied and sold. In the world of classic dirt bikes, Hodaka motorcycles arent your average bikes. I didnt like the color but when i painted it-WOW what car! Recovered Seat #2 . Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. The Combat Wombat was also the first of the Hodaka family to be raced in 125cc class competitions. 1 1974 Hodaka Super Rat MX100 #G10902 . I would have loved to own this one but it wasnt meant to be. . Figure C. Transmission / Kick Assembly. This Hodaka Super Combat has been treated to a full nut & bolt restoration; performed by Hodaka specialist Rusty Shipley, a long-time judge at Hodaka Days in Athena Oregon. Figure B. Piston / Crank / Clutch. 10 Tensioner Spring, # 719166 . I don't know about you but I think this is an order of magnitude cooler than any modern trail bike . $1000 Hodakas were something of a cult phenomenon even in their day, and they continue to amass a dedicated following. Road Art, Infonet & The Bid Goes On are registered trademarks of Mecum Auction, Inc. Looks good and is Running great. $50 He had flown the Hodaka flag from the late 1960s in road race and motocross and was even on the cover of Cycle News on an earlier version of his Super Combat (see below). . This one needs a few things to get there, but isn't too far away. . These cookies do not store any personal information. Ace 90s won their class in the 500-mile Greenhorn Enduro (held in the unforgiving mountains of Eastern California), the National Trail Bike Championship and the Pikes Peak Hillclimb. $50 $1,235. . It's a nice and very collectible bike that you will be able to enjoy the day you buy it. $ 750 View cart for details. Harry Taylor, head service manager, says his time at PABATCO was a 12-1/2-year paid holiday. Wombats Once production of the early Super Rat started the motor designation changed to EM as posted below. late 60s/early 70s.They sold new for a lot less This should be found on all models from 1969-1978. Hodaka has a special following, Stewart says. Seats: $11 ea . In the early 70s, when you could open your garage door and go riding just about anywhere, motorcycle manufacturers sold over 1M bikes a year, many of which were Hodakas. . Struggling to keep its piece of the market, Hodaka started building 175s and 250s, including the Thunder Dog and the dual sport Road Toad (The answer to Warts new?