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Off Topic / Re: Besides a Simplex..
« on: April 03, 2024, 05:35:00 AM »
Looks a fun project , Tom .
Variety is the spice of life .
Pete .
Variety is the spice of life .
Pete .
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Early grips
« on: April 01, 2024, 06:48:31 AM »PD. Come to Portland. When everyone goes home we can chat under the tent again!!
I would if I could , Tom . I remember .
We'll be in Waldron until the 2nd of July . Then we can head toward Michigan .
Pete .
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Off Topic / Re: Home plating
« on: March 19, 2024, 04:10:29 AM »
That does seem to turn trash into treasures .
That fuel tube ...
I'll have to remember that .
Pete .
That fuel tube ...
I'll have to remember that .
Pete .
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Restoration Projects / Re: 1940 Serviglide
« on: March 18, 2024, 08:00:31 AM »
The re-build looks to be coming along nicely , Tom .
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Chrome will get me home!
« on: March 12, 2024, 08:30:58 AM »
Very nice , Tom .
Better get the welding mask if you plan on looking at that stuff for long .
And , why you do it ?
Maybe just because you like making things better .
Pete .
Better get the welding mask if you plan on looking at that stuff for long .
And , why you do it ?
Maybe just because you like making things better .
Pete .
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Early grips
« on: March 12, 2024, 08:08:46 AM »
Tom ,
Good job .
The mechanism looks interesting . And the spring is a simple but very nice touch .
But , those will never work . I mean look at the cross hatch ... not even close . LOL
Pete .
Good job .
The mechanism looks interesting . And the spring is a simple but very nice touch .
But , those will never work . I mean look at the cross hatch ... not even close . LOL
Pete .
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Brochures and other Literature / Re: lawnmower
« on: March 12, 2024, 07:51:22 AM »
Nice catch , Tom .
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Artwork
« on: January 08, 2024, 04:59:00 AM »
Hey Tom ,
Props to your welder friend .
That piece is Simplex enough .
Pete .
Props to your welder friend .
That piece is Simplex enough .
Pete .
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Welcome to the New Year!
« on: January 02, 2024, 04:55:25 AM »
Yes , happy and prosperous leap year everyone .
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Restoration Projects / Re: 1940 Serviglide
« on: December 30, 2023, 02:39:39 PM »
Once again , patience pays .
Nice work , Tom .
Pete .
Nice work , Tom .
Pete .
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Introductions / Re: New from Oregon
« on: December 29, 2023, 05:04:03 AM »
Welcome Ron .
What year is the bike ? Post some pics of the bike and what you're working on .
You could have a look in our Manuals Only section . Most manuals have parts breakdowns .
Here's a pic of my '57 . The pinion simply threads onto the crankshaft and should be pretty tight . I've never seen a specific torque listed for that .
Pete .
What year is the bike ? Post some pics of the bike and what you're working on .
You could have a look in our Manuals Only section . Most manuals have parts breakdowns .
Here's a pic of my '57 . The pinion simply threads onto the crankshaft and should be pretty tight . I've never seen a specific torque listed for that .
Pete .
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Merry Christmas
« on: December 26, 2023, 06:14:00 AM »Same to you Pete! Are you coming to Portland this year? Only 6 months away.
We had a warm peaceful Christmas . It was kinda cool outside at 46°F and a stiff breeze here in the Ouachita Mountains of Western Arkansas .
Rick , I've been busy getting settled in and making our new place home that I really hadn't thought about Portland .
We will be traveling to west Michigan this summer , but we haven't nailed down a schedule yet . So , as of now , I won't be there . But , that might change .
Pete .
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Other Things Simplex / VMBC Portland 2024
« on: December 26, 2023, 05:37:22 AM »
The dates for the 2024 Vintage Motor Bike Club's Annual Meet will once again be held at the Jay County Fairgrounds in Portland Indiana on June 25 thru June 28, 2024 .
Pete .
Pete .
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Other Things Simplex / Merry Christmas
« on: December 25, 2023, 05:16:04 AM »
Merry Christmas everyone .
Even if you don't celebrate , have a great day .
Pete .
Even if you don't celebrate , have a great day .
Pete .
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Simplex Remodeled
« on: November 21, 2023, 05:10:51 AM »Since the last post was 1.5 years ago, are we to assume this is another of his projects that he didn't finish?
The gentleman took the time to post the following answer to my question :
"I built it up just far enough so I could sell it. It's out in west someplace now."
So , obviously , he left the finish details to the new owner .
Pete ,