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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Twist Grip Throttle Control help needed
« on: February 18, 2016, 06:39:39 PM »
Hi all, I am in the process of replacing the aftermarket throttle with the correct twist grip throttle control on my 57 Simplex. The only thing I have to go from is the illustration in the manual. See attachment. Does anyone have instructions or photos of how this goes together? Which way does part number 764 face once it is installed in the handle bar up or down? Any info would me much appreciated. Thanks, Pete

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Other Things Simplex / Wayne
« on: July 04, 2013, 10:43:22 AM »
has anyone been in touch with Wayne latey? I have tried calling over the past few weeks and just get voie mail. Kinda of worried about him.
Pete

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Other Things Simplex / Front fender chrome piece?
« on: December 11, 2012, 06:08:59 PM »
I have seen some pictures of bikes with a chrome piece attached to the top of the front fender and am curious as to what it is. I haven’t been able to make out what it is in any of the pictures I have seen.  Kind of looks like another light but I am not sure. Does anyone have any photos to share of what this might be? Is it an aftermarket peice or original? Thanks, Pete

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Engine & Transmission / Light coil
« on: December 09, 2012, 04:40:58 PM »
is there any way to check the light coil in a wico without the engine running? Lights were working until I bumped a wire. Turns out that the light wire coming out of the magneto had been bare in the one spot were I moved it. I am wondering if it grounded out and ruined the coil. I put a volt meter on the wire with engine running and couldn't get a reading. Thanks, Pete

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Restoration Projects / bike stand
« on: November 27, 2012, 06:06:25 AM »
I managed to get a couple of rides in this summer. Blew out the rear inner tube on the second trip and thought I was going to have to order one and wait a couple of weeks for it to arrive. Turns out the local bicycle shop has 26X2 extra heavy duty inner tubes that work just fine. I was back on the road with 2 hours.

Its winter now so all the summer toys are put away and time to start working on the bikes. We have designed a stand to make working on the Simplex a bit easier. Picture is attached. Getting ready to mail my first parts list off to Wayne this week.

I have a question on the throttle stop. My bike has a spring attached to throttle stop. I don’t see a spring listed in any of the books. I am thinking it was installed to help return the throttle to idle because the cable is in really bad shape. Is there a spring or does the throttle return to idle by way of the cable?

Thanks,
Pete

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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / brake light wiring?
« on: January 21, 2012, 07:47:07 PM »
The brake light wires are run on the outside of the frame. this doesnt look right to us based on the pictures we have seen but we cant figure out how they should be run.

Can anyone give us some advice?

We are planning to enter the bike in the 2012 19th annual Costom Bike Show, April 7th & 8th here in Anchorage, and are trying to take care of a few minor details before the show.

Thanks for your help!
Pete

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Other Things Simplex / stand?
« on: January 14, 2012, 12:45:38 PM »
Does anyone have a design for a stand to get bike up off the tires?

Pete

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What Year is my Bike? / need help with year
« on: January 02, 2012, 09:19:07 AM »
I can use some help in verifying the year of my bike. The number of the engine is M16716B.
Thanks,
Pete

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Restoration Projects / 1957 Simplex Automatic
« on: December 19, 2011, 02:02:14 PM »
I just bought a 1957 Simplex Automatic, running condition, here in Alaska. Looks to be original. I plan to restore it starting next winter and will be looking for parts. In the mean time I am waiting on spring to take it out for my first ride.
Pete

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