General Category => Simplex Sportsman => Topic started by: rldebuse on August 29, 2012, 03:43:59 PM

Title: 1959 Sportsman
Post by: rldebuse on August 29, 2012, 03:43:59 PM

Here are some pics of Jeff Mischke's 1959 Sportsman.  Note the wide fenders (and tires).  The kick starter inboard of the magneto.

Title: Re: 1959 Sportsman
Post by: Ricks on August 29, 2012, 04:07:40 PM

Looks like he needs an exhaust!  I was told those sportsmans with the foot pegs behind the engine are uncomfortable to ride.
What size are the tires and rims?  I think they used a motorcycle sizing and not a bicycle sizing like the earlier Simplex's.

Thanks for posting those pictures.  Do you happen to have any closeups of the kickstart mechanism?

Title: Re: 1959 Sportsman
Post by: rldebuse on September 02, 2012, 01:13:55 PM

I posted the 1960 manual, which has the Sportsman specific parts break downs.  Hopefully, they will clarify any questions you have.