The last thing I heard from Gary was that his health is kinda fragile also and he is battling cancer. He said he was putting everything on hold for a time. I do not know what his status is at this time.

Hi Rick. Remember some time ago I got my Simplex that I had purchased and put it in the kitchen? Shortly thereafter I had some health probs and that darn thing is still sitting there. My shop expansion came to a screeching halt and most other activities. About all I am doing right now is flapping my jaws about what I would like to do and enjoying the activities of others with various bikes here and there. I especially like your project and only wish I could participate. Hopefully, I will be able to take a more active participation in the near future, but until that time I am chair bound :/

Regarding Harbor Freight, that is my favorite place and nearly all of my tools and equipment came from there. I have bought a few that proved to be duds, but they will make them good. I have not found any place that will beat their prices and the staff are friendly and for the most part knowlegable.

Rick, what size pipe are you using and what is your source of supply?

Hi Rick. That table is about 2 1/2' x 18"  One of the neat things about it is that it is that it has wheels and can be turned to any angle. A strap would lock the bike down. If I had the room for a motorcycle lift they run about $500.

My shop space is limited and I would hate to tie up a bunch of space (and money) in a work station that is devoted to only one project. I have been looking at various things that I could use as a motorcycle lift and other projects also. If I do have to limit it to only a motorcycle I would like to keep it's shop presence to a minimum. What do you think of these three items as lifts. In order, #1 lifts 2' high and costs $80, #2 lifts 27"high and costs $160, #3 lifts 30" high and costs $180

I can see the rear operated brake pedal in this pic from the military brochure and there is another pedal of some sort directly behind the foot board, but I don't see the kick start. You can also see the oversized muffler in this photo.

My Simplex Bike finally arrived. It has been enroute for 2 weeks. I had visions of it bouncing around in the back of a truck and beat to crap. Instead it was in the back of an enclosed trailer which was packed full of motorcycles. Each bike was locked down at 4 points and the guy definately knew exactly what he is doing. I would have no problems shipping with him anyplace he goes. Anyway it is sitting in the kitchen (which tickled the wife to no end) and I will be seeing what it is going to take to get it running sometime in the next week or two. Here it is.

Troop here is the site for the repop military bike stuff. http://www.ziggysmotorworks.com
Rick I am working on copying the book. It's going to take awhile. This thing is about 90 pages.