General Category => What Year is my Bike? => Topic started by: pineknot on December 28, 2012, 09:23:26 AM

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Post by: pineknot on December 28, 2012, 09:23:26 AM

My new simplex, I think its a 1945 motor H4237.
I have not been able to find frame #
only parts missing is the choke cable.

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Post by: kartjockey on December 28, 2012, 09:54:55 AM

Welcome!  That's a great ride you have there.  The earlier bikes didn't have numbers on the frames.  Think they started in '52 or so. Right guys?  Looks like a bit smaller saddle then mine.  Love the exhaust.  And the foot clutch.  They take coordination but are fun to ride.  We rocker clutch guys gotta stick together!!  Glad you found us!   Here's an idea.  MapQuest the vintage bike show in Portland Ind. Then get that thing burning gas.  You can thank me when you get there!  It's a blast.

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Post by: kartjockey on December 28, 2012, 09:57:49 AM

Where are you from Pineknot?

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Post by: pd on December 28, 2012, 10:37:26 AM

Welcome pineknot ... :)

Just a bit of spit and polish and it'll be as shiny as those lake pipes in the background . ;)

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Post by: Ricks on December 28, 2012, 10:38:46 AM

Get started looking for a gas tank.  They are not easy to find!  Tom is right, get to Portland in July, it is a lot of fun.

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Post by: pineknot on December 28, 2012, 02:22:22 PM

Thanks for the replys.
kosciusko ms.
I have the tank forgot to install for pictures.
Talked to Wayne today, got some good info,
and some parts coming.

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Post by: Mike Sal on December 28, 2012, 04:18:33 PM

Welcome to the club.  You've got some of the hardest parts already (aircleaner, tank, fenders......), so it should be a fun project to get it going.

I think I have that same sandblast cabinet......

Ya, the sight of that wheel & that pipe means you have another cool toy also......
Mike Sal

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Post by: kartjockey on December 29, 2012, 06:13:49 AM

Be a good idea to take measurements of the placement of that old decal before you refinish your tank. I always thought mine ended up too low.  Looks like it may have been the silver one.

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Post by: pineknot on December 29, 2012, 08:13:37 AM

Quote from: kartjockey on December 29, 2012, 06:13:49 AM

Be a good idea to take measurements of the placement of that old decal before you refinish your tank. I always thought mine ended up too low.  Looks like it may have been the silver one.

Thanks for the info.
I forgot to add in first post that the seat cover has (Mesienger)
molded in the cover.
I forgot to ask Wayne if he had any decals.
I have got it firing, now just waiting on a carb kit and finish cleaning tank.

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Post by: pd on December 29, 2012, 09:06:41 AM

What method are you using to clean the tank ?

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Post by: pineknot on March 06, 2013, 06:48:07 PM

The old girl fired right up sunday runs sort of like a sewing machine, will do the test ride
when one more part shows up.
pineknot

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Post by: pd on March 06, 2013, 08:39:48 PM

Excellent . :)

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Post by: SIMPLEXUSA on March 11, 2013, 09:56:34 PM

WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1