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Restoration Projects / Re: 1940 Serviglide
« Last post by Bob53 on December 31, 2023, 05:57:43 AM »
Way to go Tom. That just gives you that warm fuzzy feeling when you are finally able to get that one allusive part. But now, will it make it to Portland? Bob
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Restoration Projects / Re: 1940 Serviglide
« Last post by pd on December 30, 2023, 02:39:39 PM »
Once again , patience pays .
Nice work , Tom . ;)

Pete . :)
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Restoration Projects / Re: 1940 Serviglide
« Last post by Ricks on December 30, 2023, 01:43:17 PM »
You are a persistent man! Well done.
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Restoration Projects / Re: 1940 Serviglide
« Last post by kartjockey on December 30, 2023, 11:01:18 AM »
After two years of great perseverance, I finally own the correct Miller generator for the Serviglide!  After a few fallen attempts through that time, I managed to locate a guy in Argentina who had one. Whereas he did not sell internationally he had a friend who did on Ebay. This guy (Raul) gave me a heads up right at the time he posted it so I could swoop in immediately and buy it.  Then it was just 13 days of waiting until it arrived.   It was a Kodak moment for sure!

I have it restored back to service ready condition.  Many people say that they were black.  There wasn't any black paint on this one or the one that came with the Glide.  However, I have quite a few of the other models that have the red side light molded in them and there are some of those that are black.

Over time collecting Miller generators I managed to get the wheel guard and an array of parts.  I had a wheel and the guard parkerized as that seemed the nearest to original.
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Introductions / Re: New from Oregon
« Last post by Ricks on December 29, 2023, 01:55:30 PM »
Ron, different years have different flywheels and pinion gears. Post a picture of yours.
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Introductions / Re: New from Oregon
« Last post by pd 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 . :)
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Introductions / New from Oregon
« Last post by ron@taylorpaintingofportl on December 28, 2023, 09:46:29 PM »
Had a Simplex when I was 13, now am 77 and working on one again for a friend. The  kick start gear on the flywheel is loose and not a bolted secure. Anyone have a parts picture or photo of how it should look or be attached. Now it is bolted, should it be studs and nuts? Thanks. Ron Taylor is Sherwood, Oregon.
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Other Things Simplex / Re: VMBC Portland 2024
« Last post by Bob53 on December 27, 2023, 08:17:08 AM »
We'll be there Sunday as well. Bob
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Other Things Simplex / Re: VMBC Portland 2024
« Last post by Ricks on December 27, 2023, 05:32:33 AM »
As always, if you wait for the official dates, you have missed most of the meet.  Come at least a day or three early! I'll be there Sunday.
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Other Things Simplex / Re: VMBC Portland 2024
« Last post by Bob53 on December 26, 2023, 07:02:32 AM »
I've already got reservations. Hope to see you there Pete. Bob
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