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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: wire diameter to make retaining ring for round taillight
« Last post by Scooter4 on Today at 04:40:06 PM »
I figured it needed to be thicker. Mine is .06".  I will make a new one.
Thank you for the picture and measurements.
Scooter
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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: wire diameter to make retaining ring for round taillight
« Last post by kartjockey on May 11, 2024, 09:48:56 PM »
Also has the extra little bend to stick a pick into so you can get it out of the groove easier.
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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: wire diameter to make retaining ring for round taillight
« Last post by kartjockey on May 11, 2024, 09:47:01 PM »
Measures .092"    So right at 3/32".      Laying free the diameter is about 3 5/8" with 3/4" between the tails.
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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / wire diameter to make retaining ring for round taillight
« Last post by Scooter4 on May 10, 2024, 04:55:55 PM »
Good evening,
Will someone please measure the wire diameter to make retaining ring for round taillight?  I made one and used too small of diameter and lens can still shake out so I thought I would ask before I make another one.
Thank you,
Scooter
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Engine & Transmission / Re: Kick Starter Bushing
« Last post by jaymcmeans on April 18, 2024, 07:55:04 PM »
Sorry, forgot to reply.  I talked to Wayne and got some parts.  I can't say that it is fixed, but it is a lot better.  Will have to do a little more diagnosing and figure out how I can make it great again.
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Engine & Transmission / Re: Kick Starter Bushing
« Last post by Ricks on April 10, 2024, 10:37:49 AM »
Post a picture so I can see how much wear you have. 

Wayne is usually very good about getting back to people.  If you PM me your phone number, I will have him get back to you.
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Engine & Transmission / Re: Kick Starter Bushing
« Last post by jaymcmeans on April 09, 2024, 06:13:59 PM »
Mine is a 3/4" axle.  I have tinkered around with it more and see now that the gears on the kick starter are not being thrown all the way into the pinion gear.  Based on what I am seeing, the reason is that the two arms that swing/push the gears out have become oval and are not pressing the kick start gears completely into the pinion gear.

I have tried contacting Wayne Mahaffey about getting a new kick starter but he is not responding to my phone call or emails.

Does anyone know where I can get parts?
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Engine & Transmission / Re: Kick Starter Bushing
« Last post by Ricks on April 07, 2024, 07:14:08 PM »
Just a repair someone did to fix worn out parts.  Simplex ran those parts steel on steel.  The kick start shaft is 3/4”.  What does yours measure?
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Engine & Transmission / Kick Starter Bushing
« Last post by jaymcmeans on April 07, 2024, 05:36:29 PM »
My kick starter on my 1949 model L has a brass bushing between the kick starter axel and the kick starter.  It is kind of like a sleeve that slides into the hole on the kick starter and over the kick starter axle.  I have looked at the manuals and I do not see that part anywhere.

Was this a restoration thing that someone before me did?  Is this original and my manuals just don't show it?

My kick starter has some play and does not engage super well and the only way I can see to fix it is to replace the bushing.

Any bits of knowledge would be appreciated.
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Buy, Sell, Trade / SOLD Sportsman mini bike
« Last post by razerface on April 06, 2024, 10:35:28 AM »
$1650.    Simplex Sportsman minibike. Handlebars and engine are not original. brakes need taken apart and cleaned.

Pick up outside of St Paris Ohio
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