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Other Things Simplex / Re: New Simplex on EBay
« on: December 06, 2014, 01:22:39 PM »
Simplex on eBay 121502589466 bid now at $3K
21 hours to go. It's in Texas
21 hours to go. It's in Texas
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Introductions / Re: Gas Tank
« on: November 29, 2014, 05:23:33 PM »
Your caps may not be vented. If not as you use fuel it will create a vacuum and stop the fuel.
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Other Things Simplex / Re: POWDER COATING or paint
« on: November 20, 2014, 03:02:05 PM »
Can powder be applied over a small Bondo patch?
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Wheels & Tires / Re: new source for tires
« on: October 06, 2014, 09:09:19 AM »
Thanks for the info Mr. Mayor I just ordered two.
If anyone is interested save time and use this quick link
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cok-74778
If anyone is interested save time and use this quick link
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cok-74778
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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: Frame Value
« on: September 15, 2014, 09:58:49 AM »
Hay Mike, I tried but you won 
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What Year is my Bike? / Re: YEAR AND VALUE
« on: August 21, 2014, 10:34:57 AM »
From Gary Wollards Simplex ID sheet I would say
1945H to the beginning of 1948
1945H to the beginning of 1948
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Wheels & Tires / Re: replacement brake shoes
« on: August 18, 2014, 03:32:23 PM »
That looks like it may be woven lining.
http://www.industrialclutch.com/386-woven-flexible-brake-lining
http://www.industrialclutch.com/386-woven-flexible-brake-lining
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Wheels & Tires / Re: replacement brake shoes
« on: August 18, 2014, 03:13:17 PM »
As you can see in these two pictures the band brake would be on the outside of the drum. In my way of thinking the wire would be there to hold the material together and/or for bonding to the band. If the wire was on the friction side and wore off the lining would lose its structural integrity.
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Wheels & Tires / Re: replacement brake shoes
« on: August 18, 2014, 10:43:25 AM »
Kartjockie,
I checked the ad and found in the listing "Wire back lining is to be used on External Shoes & Bands Only" Our brakes are internal??? Let us know how it works out.
John
I checked the ad and found in the listing "Wire back lining is to be used on External Shoes & Bands Only" Our brakes are internal??? Let us know how it works out.
John
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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: Kick Stand Question
« on: August 14, 2014, 09:19:22 AM »
This is the Kickstand on my 1956 M Frame #10299
John
John
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Other Things Simplex / Wanted pictures from Portland 2014 for the US Scooter Museum
« on: August 04, 2014, 10:01:19 AM »
If anyone has pictures from Portland they would like to put on the U S Scooter Museum please send them to
usscooters@cox.net?subject=Portland
Go to this page and check so you don’t waste your time with duplicates.
I have about a 100 on now.
http://usscootermuseum.com/zvmbc_2014.htm
If you do please DO NOT resize or crop them.
Thanks, John
usscooters@cox.net?subject=Portland
Go to this page and check so you don’t waste your time with duplicates.
I have about a 100 on now.
http://usscootermuseum.com/zvmbc_2014.htm
If you do please DO NOT resize or crop them.
Thanks, John
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Other Things Simplex / Re: OT new toy R71 BMW w Side Car
« on: May 28, 2014, 01:30:14 PM »
Sorry to hear about your damage and loss. I would be sick as I imagine you are.
A tip for those of you who trailer.
Every time you make a stop after a few miles to check your equipment put your hand on the wheel hub at the wheel bearing. If it is warm CHECK your wheel bearings or you could lose a wheel an axle and more.
The best tie-downs I have found works in trucks as well as trailers and cycle lifts is a boat transom tie down. I bought mine at Walmart as they may be cheaper than boat shops would be.
The motorcycle tie downs tend to come loose and the winch type work very well but they are a bear to loosen and a finger pincher.
These have 2” wide webbing and large hooks. Just cinch it down and flip the lever. As you flip the lever it tightens a little more so you may have to make adjustments to keep the bike vertical. There is a Velcro safety strap sewn on to wrap around the lever.
A tip for those of you who trailer.
Every time you make a stop after a few miles to check your equipment put your hand on the wheel hub at the wheel bearing. If it is warm CHECK your wheel bearings or you could lose a wheel an axle and more.
The best tie-downs I have found works in trucks as well as trailers and cycle lifts is a boat transom tie down. I bought mine at Walmart as they may be cheaper than boat shops would be.
The motorcycle tie downs tend to come loose and the winch type work very well but they are a bear to loosen and a finger pincher.
These have 2” wide webbing and large hooks. Just cinch it down and flip the lever. As you flip the lever it tightens a little more so you may have to make adjustments to keep the bike vertical. There is a Velcro safety strap sewn on to wrap around the lever.
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Simplex Information
« on: May 15, 2014, 10:54:17 AM »
The Simplex pages have grown so much I split it into three pages yesterday.
To get it all use this address http://usscootermuseum.com/index.htm
To get access to the Scooters and Mini-Bike's pages use this address,
http://usscootermuseum.com/
John
To get it all use this address http://usscootermuseum.com/index.htm
To get access to the Scooters and Mini-Bike's pages use this address,
http://usscootermuseum.com/
John