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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: Selling my 1940 Servi
« on: June 03, 2017, 11:02:09 AM »
Did anyone here buy, what used to be, my bike. It had a fair price, of $1,500 on craigslist. Parting it out on ebay would likely make about $2,5K.

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Wheels & Tires / Re: 3 inch tires on simplex as well as brake shoes
« on: May 19, 2017, 11:08:34 AM »
Neil

Glad you are getting so many responses. Somewhere I saw a parts list for the tillotson and think it showed the vertical butterfly shaft running through a bushing that was pressed into the shaft hole in the bottom of the carb body (maybe its in the manual I gave you). Also thought that bushing might be a standard size and still available, Tillotson is still in business, or that one could be made, from an oil-lite bushing, on a small lathe. As I mentioned, on this site and, in the ad, the only missing parts are muffler, air filter, wrist pin retaining clips and front fender mounting bracket. It will also need new points. The points mounting bracket is in one of the parts boxes. Maybe someone can help you get those parts. Thinking back a woodruff key or two may also be needed. You may recall that I showed you the cam with the cam key in the cam.  I put it there instead of in the crankshaft cam key slot so I wouldn’t forget where it went.

Henry

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Wheels & Tires / Re: 3 inch tires on simplex as well as brake shoes
« on: May 18, 2017, 04:52:24 PM »
Hi Neil,

Told you this was the place to get great info. It's really the only game in town. Thanks Kartjockey for the 1940 clarification.  The whole bike is in great condition. I rode it before I took it apart. It needs the few things I pointed out; new tires, carb needs a new bushing for the butterfly shaft, piston and cylinder needing carbon deposit removal, new rings for the piston and new wiring for the magneto and repair of the broken edge of mag backing plate. Also the motor bearings may be fine after an ultra sonic cleaning. The rotary valve assembly might also benefit from ultra sonic cleaning. Please keep us posted. I'd love to see this ridden again.

All the best,
Henry

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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: servi cycle for sale ***SOLD***
« on: May 03, 2017, 08:09:52 AM »
Person that bought it didn't seem very familiar with servi cycles. Just wanted an old bike. I told him about your site and even offered to send him the many computerized documents I have. Not much interest. Maybe that will change as he starts to restore it.

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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: servi cycle for sale
« on: May 03, 2017, 07:30:43 AM »
Hi RickS. The bike has been sold so you may remove my posts, If you like, to save space. It's been a pleasure communicating with you and others that helped me learn a bit about servi cycles.

Thanks,
henrylr


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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: servi cycle for sale
« on: April 30, 2017, 02:28:39 PM »
Is anyone interested for $1800?

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This is the seat on my 1940 that is for sale. A little cleaning and some leather stuff should make it look real good. The emblem is visible and will probably stand out more after a little TLC.


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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: servi cycle for sale
« on: April 14, 2017, 01:02:12 PM »
My 1940 is still for sale here with lower price of $2,000 OBO.

Thanks,
Henry

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Engine & Transmission / Re: Engine Blocks and cylinders
« on: April 13, 2017, 08:11:42 AM »
I've used Albany County Fasteners many times and have been very pleased. One thing I really like is they sell most everything in quantities from 1 to 1,000.  Many other distributors have min lot sizes of 25 or 50...way to many for most jobs.

Their material selection is also great. Many screws, bolts, nuts and washers are available in various non-ferrous and ferrous metals including two grades of stainless steel.

I've been restoring a wheel horse 1975 tractor and almost all nuts, bolts and washers are now stainless steel. I also used stainless hardware in restoration of my lathes and milling machine. I think their prices are very fair. I'm not connected with them in any way.

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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: servi cycle for sale
« on: April 12, 2017, 03:23:17 PM »
Thanks again Pete. Just learned something else on this site.

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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: servi cycle for sale
« on: April 11, 2017, 01:54:24 PM »
Thanks Pete. You and some other members have been real helpful.  This is the link. h68xz-6082992925@sale.craigslist.org. If anyone has trouble using the link just go on craigslist and search under motorcycles. It is listed as 1940 Simplex Servi Cycle for Sale.

Thanks,
Henry

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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: servi cycle for sale
« on: April 11, 2017, 07:21:29 AM »
I've enjoyed, and learned from, this site and will continue to be a member. But don't see how a link to craigslist will help. I posted much more, info and photos of my bike on this site, than what I put on craigslist.

Henry

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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: servi cycle for sale
« on: April 10, 2017, 09:30:06 PM »
In one post I did list a price for the whole thing and got no responses. You must have missed that post. I think I know what I have for a few reasons. Its been in my family from new so I know its all original but didn't know the year.  Several members have been very helpful providing information and leading me to documents so now I know it is a 1940. The communications were very enjoyable. I made more posts, with more detailed photos and descriptions, in an attempt to get some interest and maybe an offer. It is now on craigslist.

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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: servi cycle for sale
« on: April 09, 2017, 06:19:25 PM »
Thanks I'm going to ebay. But several frames, some completely rusty, sold for over $400. i've never sold on ebay but they seem to have all kinds of charges even if your item doesn't sell. Forget it I'm stuck with ebay.

Thanks,
henry

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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: servi cycle for sale
« on: April 09, 2017, 10:53:01 AM »
My ad has had 18 replies and 561 views and not a single offer. I would love to, at least, get replies telling me what is wrong with the bike. Maybe there are some simple things I can do to make it more desirable. I'm totally confident it is all original except for the belts. As I mentioned, the missing parts are the muffler, air filter, front fender brace and the two piston pin retaining rings. I won't search for, or buy, those parts to make the bike more complete. Your help will be greatly appreciated.

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