General Category => Simplexes with Non-Original Engines => Topic started by: carryall on December 20, 2014, 10:16:06 PM
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The old plastic fuel filter I had, was in need of replacement/upgrade. After considering a bowl type, I decided to go with this different retro glass/chrome style instead. After figuring out the best mounting location to allow for vibration, heat, and most direct route to carb., here's what it came out looking like. I like it, and really cleaned up top of the engine nicely. Next/last mod. is a small chrome/green valve cover vent filter I like, and I think bike's about done. Maybe? LOL. Maybe look for another project bike, and do a foot clutch, jockey shift with a old Suzuki twin 2 stroke I found? That might be dangerously fun servi custom???
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Your bike is looking great Paul.
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What he said ^ . ;)
And , that Simzuki sounds like it could be a fun project .
Pete . :)
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Thanks guys, I can honestly say, I have enjoyed working on it as much as riding it. The work, design, fabrication, paint and modifications I have done, although on a budget, (est. at $1100 total) surpassed my expectations. I appreciate your input and encouragement. I've "re-done" quite a number of small bikes/motorcycles over the past years as a hobby, but will probably keep this one as my most unique/favorite looking moped. Hopefully others looking for info. on how to do a "clone motor Servi" can use some of the stuff I've posted to help on their own project. I'm always happy to pass on what I've learned to anyone who asks.
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Thanks guys, I can honestly say, I have enjoyed working on it as much as riding it. The work, design, fabrication, paint and modifications I have done, although on a budget, (est. at $1100 total) surpassed my expectations. I appreciate your input and encouragement. I've "re-done" quite a number of small bikes/motorcycles over the past years as a hobby, but will probably keep this one as my most unique/favorite looking moped. Hopefully others looking for info. on how to do a "clone motor Servi" can use some of the stuff I've posted to help on their own project. I'm always happy to pass on what I've learned to anyone who asks.
Nice job! Is that a light above the headlight, or something else?
Post some pictures of your past bikes!
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The little black box is a turn signal, horn, brakelight/tail light control box I was required to have to pass DOT inspection. (It may come off eventually) I didn't take many photos of projects but here's a few I found in some files. I've done a few Honda Cubs (50, 55,) and a few CT90/110's also. I bought/sold about a dozen regular "full size" motorcycles too, but only one I keep is my ZR7 because it's the last of the old 750 air-cooled carbed bikes from my past. (fond memories I guess of olden days of choppers, etc...)
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couple more I found. The one is me at 15yrs old (1979?) on my first "legal bike". Note the snow, Plum Crazy color and protective riding gear. (Easy Rider...LOL) I had just got my GED and enlisted in the Navy. My daughter found this photo and could NOT convince my grandson it was me!!!
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In addition to a wonderful holiday spent with family and grandkids, I received a "late Christmas present" from "significant other" for the Servi in the mail today. She ordered it off my E-Bay list without me even noticing. (sneaky huh?) I had to extend the valve cover vent tube down/out of the way, and needed to use a external spring (painted green of course LOL) to prevent it from kinking, but it looks nice, and she even took an interest in where, and what it's use is. Let's make that 2 surprises today! Did anyone else's bike get a Christmas present???
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That might just work , Paul . ;)
But , I noticed the filter is green . I guess you'll have to be a bit more specific when you make the next list . :D
Thoughtful of her .
And , my Simplex just got a few more specks of dust for Christmas . :(
Pete . :)
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I'll apply a fresh coat of wax, and/or hit it with a touch up paint pen on occasion. Don't know where/how they happen but, seems there's always a chip, or something to fix/touch-up some where...My 9 yr. old Grandson not that "into it", BUT my grand-daughter loves to play with the brake lever/light and move the kick starter up & down, along with beeping the horn, turn signals, tail light, all the while yelling "Vroom, Vroom, get out of the way". She's gonna be a "tom-boy" I think. She LOVES it when I rev the engine on my ZR7 down in the basement parking area. "LOUDER, LOUDER" she yells! Hilarious for a 4 yr old girl.
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Cute kid .
You gonna build a Simplex truck for her ? ;)
Pete . :)
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We'll see. I'll wait for the "purposely crash into the wall" and laugh phase to end first.
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That ^ would be a wise move .
Pete . :)
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Because the forums so dead, here's a pic of my latest project. Vespa (Piaggio) Grande. Less than 500 miles on it but hasn't been started/run for years. Pulled carb, filed points and re-gapped to get spark. (Italian engineers hate mechanics BTW!) and now need to replace fuel line, add inline filter, and install new inner tube in rear tire. Cat needed another perch anyways.
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Not much of a project ... 5 minute job and it'll be done .
The cat seems right at home . ;)
Pete . :)
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I wish it would have been that easy. ??? Found the PO/or their mechanic stripped a engine stud so found out it had no compression. DOH! Did manage to grind the stripped end down and re-install temporarily to make sure it fires. Popped right off, so ordered a new stud and continue to steel wool the chrome, clean it, change gear grease, etc... till I can get it on the road for a test ride before flipping it in the spring. Kinda neat the way the centrifical starter clutch, and the variators work on these type mopeds. De-comp lever's convienient also. Clever Italians build a good engine. Vespas are quality builds
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I was just kidding ... It's very rarely that easy .
" Vespas are quality builds"
Always have been .
It's little things like broken studs that discourage POs enough to 'give' good deals . ;)
Pete . :)
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Hey Paul your Simplex is great! You got some good rides to think back on. Rick C.
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Thanks...So many I forget till I see one "out and about" and remember "Hey, I used to have one of those" LOL. Funny how I remember them by what I had to fix/repair on them before riding and/or re-selling. I like tinkering with, and learning about new things as much as riding them. USUALLY... LOL
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Paul My 1st. motorized was a Cushman Eagle with 8hp , I was13 yrs. old '47 model production year with a crew cut. Scooter was a '57 or '58 production year & had been around the block a bunch of times by 1960. A Franklin's worth of worn out fun, but with the help of some older friends (some old enough to be my Grandfather) we brought her back to life. Local upholstry shop did a great job on a new saddle, white & a buddy seat to match that was tuck & roll. Tins slicked out and painted Gulfstream blue (Ford?? color). Chrome crash bars & new grips had her looking great, but the motor was wheezing it's last so it was pulled & I was introduced to the wonders of a real auto machine shop manned by pros. Mag & flywheel re-worked. Bored .060 over, new piston and cam. Do you remember that Isky offered regrinds & Cushman was offered in a 3/4 race & a full race grind!! If anyone has an Honest Charley speed shop catalog from the early '60s you should find a listing for these cause that's where I ordered the full race cam from. Decked the jug, shaved the head & installed a Dellorto carb with shop built manifold & of course pulled the baffle. I've been hooked ever since and to quote the great philosopher Elwood Blue, "Sweet mother of acceleration don't fail us now!" Recollections while I can still remember them & fewer still alive who can catch me in a lie! Rick C.
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Great tale , Rick C . ;)
I always enjoy stories from the 'early' days .
I have one or two ... maybe I'll remember them , someday . :D
Pete . :)
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Thanks guys, I can honestly say, I have enjoyed working on it as much as riding it. The work, design, fabrication, paint and modifications I have done, although on a budget, (est. at $1100 total) surpassed my expectations. I appreciate your input and encouragement. I've "re-done" quite a number of small bikes/motorcycles over the past years as a hobby, but will probably keep this one as my most unique/favorite looking moped. Hopefully others looking for info. on how to do a "clone motor Servi" can use some of the stuff I've posted to help on their own project. I'm always happy to pass on what I've learned to anyone who asks.
Just curious, how were you able to get your Simplex classified as a moped with the HF 212cc engine? I'm putting one into my own bike and would love to register it as a moped too.