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Introductions / Re: New guy
« on: November 18, 2016, 11:20:03 AM »
It seems that finding parts on ebay or craigslist is pretty slim pickings. Do these things come in cycles or is Wayne the only game in town?
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Is anyone doing anything Simplex ?
« on: November 16, 2016, 10:59:47 AM »
And nicely primered over
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Is anyone doing anything Simplex ?
« on: November 15, 2016, 01:19:40 PM »
Yeah, the seat bar will need a little "manipulation". Probably the least of the issues.
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Is anyone doing anything Simplex ?
« on: November 15, 2016, 10:13:48 AM »
I figure it is a '53 because the frame number is in the 6,000s, of course I didn't write it down. My concern is about the engine number, I have been looking on the left side but don't see a number, am I looking in the right place? I have enclosed pictures of the engine. I have also enclosed pictures ot the taillight setup on the luggage rack. Does it look something done by a previous owner? I have a three bar rack on the other bike which I plan to use.
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Is anyone doing anything Simplex ?
« on: November 14, 2016, 02:16:28 PM »
You're right, the seat has a bolt which goes through the seat bar. Yes it has a pull start, I will need to find the kickstart / pinion parts. I pulled the spark plugs to look at the bore. My guess, too, the fender brace was pre '49. I'll take more pictures tonight.
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Is anyone doing anything Simplex ?
« on: November 14, 2016, 09:33:28 AM »
You're right the seat doesn't look stock (compared to the other bike) and the rack is unusual, it is made of flat stock instead of tube and has two taillights (w/o lenses) on the back. I'll have to take pictures of it when I get home.
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Is anyone doing anything Simplex ?
« on: November 14, 2016, 08:30:21 AM »
I picked up the two bikes on Saturday one is a '53 the other is a '54 (mostly a parts bike). I think the '53 is using a mix of parts, for one thing the fender braces don't look correct. I am also unsure about the engine, it looks correct but I can't find a number on it
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Is anyone doing anything Simplex ?
« on: November 11, 2016, 03:36:38 PM »
I am going to look a couple of '53s tomorrow. My Simplex journey is about to begin.
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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: Front fender for sale
« on: November 10, 2016, 03:20:22 PM »Don't know if this is the right section to ask this but I have a few fenders and will sell a perfect! front fender from a '53 ( I think) but don't know the value. Any ideas? Thanks Butch 27
Hi, do you have a picture of the '53 fender?
Derek
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Introductions / Re: New guy
« on: November 08, 2016, 08:43:08 AM »There are some color features that were not available back then , but ...
Pete .
I am guessing the Day-Glo colors wouldn't be appropriate.
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Introductions / Re: New guy
« on: November 07, 2016, 01:16:54 PM »No color is correct . Rather any color is correct , as the factory would paint a bike any color for an extra fee .
Original tank decals are an indicator ... some where used multiple years and some only one .
I don't think there is a listing of decals 'by the year' .
Pete .
Unlike other "pickier" badges it sounds like color choice is pretty flexible.
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Introductions / Re: New guy
« on: November 07, 2016, 09:35:48 AM »Hello Derek and Welcome . Best of luck . I hope your able to find a bike to make your own.
Thanks, I have my eye on a '53, same year I was born. Yeah, a couple of antiques. From the picture that I have seen it seems that the color schemes and colors are all over the place. Is there a place to find a listing of the correct colors,and decals, that were offered by year?
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Introductions / Re: New guy
« on: November 05, 2016, 08:55:45 AM »
I would probably travel 200 miles from the Bay Area.
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Introductions / New guy
« on: November 05, 2016, 07:44:07 AM »
Hi,I am new to Simplex. Back in the day I had restored a few motorcycles including a BSA Goldstar, Vincent Black Shadow (wish I'd hung on to that one) and a Norton Dominator 99. Lately I have been intrigued by the Servi-Cycle and have enjoyed following this forum. I live in the SF Bay Area. I don't own a Simplex but am keeping my eyes open.