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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Gas Tank Insignia
« on: May 17, 2021, 04:21:57 PM »
Were the gas tank insignias originally painted on by hand or stenciled? If so, when did they start using decals like those sold on eBay?
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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Bike on Ebay
« on: April 27, 2021, 04:30:02 PM »
Are those high rise handlebars on the red 1959 "Sportsman" original?
Is that the only year Simplex cycles had handlebars like that?
Is that the only year Simplex cycles had handlebars like that?
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Engine & Transmission / Early 1940's Push Start
« on: January 02, 2021, 03:14:03 PM »
So if someone has an early 40's "push start" bike in a hilly part of the country, will the bike start by letting it roll backwards? Seems like I read once that early bikes would die at a stop light or stop sign. Then one, would have to push the bike a little to get the engine running until the next stop. Is that right?
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Wheels & Tires / Where Can I Buy These Tires???
« on: July 28, 2020, 05:07:36 PM »
Can anyone tell me where I can buy these tires? I have the same year & color bike. I would love to get mine looking as good as the one in the link. Thanks
https://nationalmcmuseum.org/2017/11/24/1957-simplex-servi-cycle/
https://nationalmcmuseum.org/2017/11/24/1957-simplex-servi-cycle/
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Engine & Transmission / Ignition Key Position
« on: October 25, 2019, 07:06:11 PM »
I've looked in my manual & on the internet.
What are the positions of the ignition key?
Like, one turn to the left from center is what?
My key turns (I think) 3 times to the left from the straight up & down position.
I figure one click is start?
Two clicks turns on the headlight, etc?
What's the order of operation?
Thanks
What are the positions of the ignition key?
Like, one turn to the left from center is what?
My key turns (I think) 3 times to the left from the straight up & down position.
I figure one click is start?
Two clicks turns on the headlight, etc?
What's the order of operation?
Thanks
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Engine & Transmission / Automobile Coil on Simplex
« on: October 06, 2019, 08:05:55 AM »
There is currently a Simplex bike for sale on ebay for $1,999.00. I was looking at the photos of the bike & noticed a car type coil under the gas tank. How does something like that work? Does it take the place of his original magneto? Does anyone know of a wiring diagram showing how one would make such a conversion if need be? Thanks
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Simplex-Servi-Cycle/202792220054?hash=item2f375bb596:g:8ZUAAOSwNbZdliLz
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Simplex-Servi-Cycle/202792220054?hash=item2f375bb596:g:8ZUAAOSwNbZdliLz
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Engine & Transmission / Simplex Automatic for Dummies
« on: March 31, 2019, 06:08:05 PM »
Why were these marketed as an "automatic?" Do they have more than one speed or "gear" compared to the earlier versions? I haven't ever seen a shift handle or the like on any servi-cycle, not like a Cushman Eagle. What makes my seri-cycle different from an earlier non-automatic? Thanks for any input.
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Restoration Projects / Still Wondering About Original Paint
« on: March 16, 2019, 09:34:10 AM »
Well I went to another talk forum concerning 67 to 69 Camaros to see if I could upload a photo there & it worked like a charm. The same photo I have been trying for a week to upload here with no luck. For some strange reason I can not post a photo anywhere on this forum. So I will just describe the photo.
On my back fender there is an old round yellow decal that says "CERTIFIED NOT OVER 6 BRAKE H.P. SIMPLEX MANUFACTURING CORPORATION NEW ORLEANS 19 LOUISIANA."
Is this decal still available in reproduction? I am wondering if someone just repainted the gas tank on this bike years ago & NOT the fenders, frame, wheels, etc. I know the decal on the gas tank is wrong & the paint looks better on the tank than the rest of the scooter. Also this bike came with an old license plate that's from New Mexico, 1973. I am wondering if that was the last time this bike was registered. I don't know anything about tracing the license plate back to see if it actually was assigned to this scooter in 73.
The way one uploads photos on the Camaro site is almost identical to the way one would do it here on this site. The photo is 84.6KB according to my computers "Properties."
On my back fender there is an old round yellow decal that says "CERTIFIED NOT OVER 6 BRAKE H.P. SIMPLEX MANUFACTURING CORPORATION NEW ORLEANS 19 LOUISIANA."
Is this decal still available in reproduction? I am wondering if someone just repainted the gas tank on this bike years ago & NOT the fenders, frame, wheels, etc. I know the decal on the gas tank is wrong & the paint looks better on the tank than the rest of the scooter. Also this bike came with an old license plate that's from New Mexico, 1973. I am wondering if that was the last time this bike was registered. I don't know anything about tracing the license plate back to see if it actually was assigned to this scooter in 73.
The way one uploads photos on the Camaro site is almost identical to the way one would do it here on this site. The photo is 84.6KB according to my computers "Properties."
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Introductions / Howdy from the Texas Hill Country
« on: February 26, 2019, 05:30:43 PM »
Do ya'll know where I might buy a manual or a book, or something pertaining to a 1956 or 57 Servi-cycle? I just found one close by a few weeks ago & brought the old gal home. She's pretty enough to ride to a barn dance. I can't find any information on the web concerning this bike, or servi-cycles in general for that matter. The engine number is M23083B. If I remember correctly, the frame number is 15004. Thanks for any information.
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