Hey ... Thanx Guys for the warm welcome.
No disrespect intended Rick... just my kinda humor(Ha Ha) or maybe a feeble attempt to disguise my inter-struggle
between a search for knowledge and "Never joining a club that would have me as a member".
I'm 56 and I've been retired for 11 years. and in those 11 years I've learned ONE great thing... I HAVE THE ABILITY TO MAKE GOD LAUGH ... I just tell him my plans, and the plan is to save this bike so I may put it on the "REGISTRY" then have some fun with it. AMEN

GaryS 

WOW Rick ... you're quite the fountain of knowledge... Thanks for the shower.
so what you're saying is, I bought a FRAKEN-BIKE?
Ok Guys ... anyone wanna swap me my mis-matched parts for the real parts I need to make this thing more original?

GaryS

Hello ... What kinda bee don't sting? ... A: a NEW BEE
I've just adopted a 1947 Simplex Servi-Cycle and awaiting delivery.
I've done a Lil' homework and it seems this Site is the SH!T when it comes to saving/restoring these vintage motorcycles. I've sold of my entire collection of Erector/Gilbert toy collection and now have this bike as a new hobby.
First off I'd like to getta hold of a Simplex Servi Cycle Operation and Maintenance Manual that covers 1947 bikes.any help would be greatly appreciated. I've already purchased a copy of Gary Wollard's book and am looking for any/all information to help me save this bike to it's original glory. I tend to be a purest at heart but I will fight to the death to preserve your right to do anything you want to these motorcycles (If you so choose)... just don't ask me to co-sign it.

Semper Fi,
GaryS