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Brian

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Looking for Simplex for sale
« on: April 15, 2016, 06:43:45 PM »
Looking for Simplex with original motor for sale. Also would like info on the average price for a stock Simplex in decent condition. I live on the west coast but would pay to ship if its not too expensive. I am new to the Simplex search.

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Re: Looking for Simplex for sale
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2016, 08:01:28 PM »
Welcome Brian . :)

Good luck in your search .

http://www.simplexservi-cycle.com/index.php?topic=1454.0;topicseen

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Re: Looking for Simplex for sale
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2016, 06:54:39 AM »
          Thanks Pete ....That looked like a nice bike. I looked on ebay and did not come across that one.

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Re: Looking for Simplex for sale
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2016, 09:07:32 AM »
There are different searches to be used , like :

http://www.searchtempest.com/

Or :

https://www.google.com/#q=simplex+servi+cycle+for+sale

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Re: Looking for Simplex for sale
« Reply #4 on: April 16, 2016, 12:59:11 PM »
       I will be using those links..  :) Thanks

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Re: Looking for Simplex for sale
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2016, 01:52:24 PM »
Where are you on the west coast?
I have been thinking about selling my 56.
I am in Sun City AZ.
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Re: Looking for Simplex for sale
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2016, 07:30:11 PM »
         San Francisco area.

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Re: Looking for Simplex for sale
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2016, 07:33:20 PM »
 For others looking there is a military simplex listed on ebay now. It is out of my price range but others on here might be interested.

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Re: Looking for Simplex for sale
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2016, 07:41:19 PM »
           The item # is 262394315565 and listed under motorcycles 1941 other makes military prototype. ends monday 4/24/2016.

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Re: Looking for Simplex for sale
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2016, 08:21:51 PM »
           The item # is 262394315565 and listed under motorcycles 1941 other makes military prototype. ends monday 4/24/2016.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-military-prototype-/262394315565

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Re: Looking for Simplex for sale
« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2016, 08:42:59 PM »
Too bad there is not documentation available.  If the story is true, the bike would be very collectible.  It does look genuine though.
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Re: Looking for Simplex for sale
« Reply #11 on: April 23, 2016, 10:03:11 AM »
I almost thing the throttle control looks iffy and kind of generic. Just wondering how that would be better than a stock throttle control. Looks like some one may have added it.

My buddy's grandfather worked for simplex until they closed. He died a few years ago. He would have known about this.

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Re: Looking for Simplex for sale
« Reply #12 on: April 23, 2016, 11:19:29 AM »
I almost thing the throttle control looks iffy and kind of generic. Just wondering how that would be better than a stock throttle control. Looks like some one may have added it.

My buddy's grandfather worked for simplex until they closed. He died a few years ago. He would have known about this.

 Simplex did indeed use lever throttle controls on some early bikes. They also used a lever for compression release. 

I have no idea why they thought a lever would be easier, but ATV's use a thumb lever instead of a rotating throttle to this day.
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