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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / Re: sediment bowl
« on: December 31, 2017, 12:13:53 PM »
Dumb question but, I see by the picture that it's not full of fuel so, how does it draw gas if it's not all the full?
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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / Re: sediment bowl
« on: December 31, 2017, 11:47:13 AM »
Thanks PD. All the pics I saw had them on the bar and was wondering if I was missing something. Not sure if I'm going to continue using the glass filter if I swap to the bowl but, I do kinda like the idea of hard line for fuel. I'll just need a section of rubber line to connect between the hardline to the carb nipple I think. That would help with the vibration produced also I think? Did you use brake line for yours?
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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / sediment bowl
« on: December 31, 2017, 11:11:32 AM »
I'm debating on installing a sediment bowl but, the usual place on the flat bar under the tank is a bit close to the top of my engine. Can you think of a reason why a guy couldn't/shouldn't mount it directly to the gas tank outlet?
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Too many Moosehead Lagers
« on: December 26, 2017, 08:11:13 AM »
Some people have the idea that their junk is as "special" as they are. You see it on Craigslist a lot too. Always a source of wonder and humor IMO.
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Too many Moosehead Lagers
« on: December 25, 2017, 11:08:33 AM »
Send him a note telling him his prices are way over the top. I've done it before with mixed results. Same goes for mis-identified listings.
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Santa on a Simplex
« on: December 25, 2017, 10:46:30 AM »
I tried to catch him with a photo last night but, he vanished in the twinkle of an eye. He did forget his hat tho.
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Other Things Simplex / Re: MERRY CHRISTMAS
« on: December 25, 2017, 08:51:16 AM »
It's white and about -10F. No riding in near future here.
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Other Things Simplex / Re: MERRY CHRISTMAS
« on: December 24, 2017, 08:38:37 AM »
Same here. HO, HO, HO
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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: alternative headlight lens
« on: December 21, 2017, 10:35:56 AM »
Sure...BTW, how's that engine of yours running? LOL 
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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / Re: Christmas present for the Servi
« on: December 21, 2017, 07:50:46 AM »
Your right. Good eye. The edge is actually a dark green edge trim I picked out for the seat and behind the star conchos but, I doubt my sewing machine has the "umph" to sew leather. LOL, I considered it.
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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: alternative headlight lens
« on: December 21, 2017, 06:52:24 AM »
I figured out the theory. LOL. If your lens is loose, you'd need to form the gasket in a circle, and then use a bit of silicone to hold it in place in the groove of the reflector, then install the lens and trim ring.
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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: alternative headlight lens
« on: December 20, 2017, 12:23:26 PM »
I received my new headlight lens from Wayne the other day. He also included a cork gasket (I assume) but darned if I can figure out where it would go? It's way too thick to fit between the lens and bucket on mine, and everything fits snug on mine without it. Ideas? Its about 14"L X 5/16" wide and 1/8" thick.
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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / Re: Christmas present for the Servi
« on: December 20, 2017, 12:08:31 PM »
That's a idea! I suppose any difference in hues, texture, gloss, etc. the camera picks up vs the eye. In this case the seat is a smooth tanned leather and the bags are rough leather. The seats "sunburst" goes from light, almost orange brown in the center to a deep dark brown at the bottom of the skirt that's almost the same brown as the bags and grips. I think the bags look like they "go with the seat" now, instead of separately.
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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / Re: Christmas present for the Servi
« on: December 20, 2017, 11:35:54 AM »
Since I got a new seat for the bike this summer, I decided for Christmas I'd match the saddle bags to the seat using the same type antique nickel spots (slightly smaller tho) used on the seat. Once I had the correct tool, the hardest part was figuring out where, and the best spacing to use IMO. Not a very good pic. The brown color matches much better in person than on camera for some reason but, you get the idea...
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Introductions / Re: New member in Phoenix
« on: December 19, 2017, 09:23:25 AM »
If you can't find a oversized key, you could make one. A little silver solder or even a bit of brazing rod would do the trick with a little sanding to fit. I've even used thin brass shim stock and "tapped" the key down in the groove to keep it in place.