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I would guess that simplex did not build more than a couple thousand sportsman bikes. To restore that bike back to original will be very difficult, because it used some parts, such as the inboard starter, that are not readily available.
I think simplexguy is correct : Sportsman frame .
It looks to be in decent condition .
Have you given Mike Sal the frame # , located under the fork neck support ?
I have to wonder just how they intended to stop the bike . I see neither brake is functional .
The bottom ends on the fork tubes seem different ( unfinished ) compared to mine :
And you're missing the spring washers ( stop/limiter collars ) . The springs are suppose to sit like :
And , I have to say , that's an awfully nice carry bag you have .
Pete .
Looking at your front fork, I would say that was a sportsman model. It most likley didn't ever have crash bars on it, and the foot pegs would be correct as they are. This bike would date somewhere in 1957 or 58. Looks like a good start for a project. Some one has turned the rear brake around backwards. The fork part should fit through a pin on the frame to hold the backing plate when the brake is applied
