In 1999 I visited my grandparents in Montana (my grandfather has been a life-long collector of motorcycles and scooters) and my grandfather let me ride his 1947 Simplex in a 4th of July parade. Instantly I fell in love with that bike! Anyway...we just got back from visiting them again and he said the Simplex "had my name on it" and I just had to let him know when I wanted it. Needless to say it was an emotional moment...a grandfather ready to pass this bike on to his granddaughter! So...it sounds like he's making a trip this way in September. I can't wait to post pictures and learn more about this bike!