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Other Things Simplex / Brakes
« on: June 12, 2024, 02:47:30 PM »
I have a couple of sets of shoes ready to go if anyone is interested. Bringing to Portland. Bring old ones so we can trade out cores at the show.
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Off Topic / Besides a Simplex..
« on: April 02, 2024, 06:28:36 PM »
,,,I do work on other projects. I had always wanted a pair of drive-in movie speakers just to use as stereo speakers in the garage. I came across this one (says Simplex). I thought I might just give it a good speaker and a long cord. But soon it transpired into this.
I got the Bluetooth receiver but then added the volume control with a built-in amplifier. This project had a lot of fun intricate machine work. Not to mention intricate soldering (15w pin soldering pencil). It can charge off of my phone charger. The sound is clear. It uses a 4.8v battery pack.
The screws were very small. M2X.4 for the switch, 2-56 to mount Bluetooth board and 4-40 screws for the speakers. The mounting board is black plexiglass. The taps were so small that i just used my fingers to twist the taps through the plastic.
I got the Bluetooth receiver but then added the volume control with a built-in amplifier. This project had a lot of fun intricate machine work. Not to mention intricate soldering (15w pin soldering pencil). It can charge off of my phone charger. The sound is clear. It uses a 4.8v battery pack.
The screws were very small. M2X.4 for the switch, 2-56 to mount Bluetooth board and 4-40 screws for the speakers. The mounting board is black plexiglass. The taps were so small that i just used my fingers to twist the taps through the plastic.
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Other Things Simplex / Chrome will get me home!
« on: March 11, 2024, 09:59:10 PM »
I sent out another load of parts to be chromed. They told me 6 to 8 weeks, but they were done in 5 weeks.
Just a couple more pieces to be done and I will have a complete bike chromed except for the frame and tank. My idea is to skip chroming the tank and use the Simplex stick-on chrome tank covers.
Why do I do this? I don't know but it feels good!
Just a couple more pieces to be done and I will have a complete bike chromed except for the frame and tank. My idea is to skip chroming the tank and use the Simplex stick-on chrome tank covers.
Why do I do this? I don't know but it feels good!
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Other Things Simplex / Early grips
« on: March 11, 2024, 09:24:11 PM »
I have been making some early dummy grips. Jim Lokai is planning on bringing his direct drives to Portland this year and all of them have been missing the left grip. The pics show my version of a reproduction. I tried to match those of an early G model.
Jim sent one of his twist grips to me for dimensions. I was pretty happy to see it as I had wondered how they worked. They always seemed to be stiff but actually have a tension ring that make them that way. Infinite cruise control!
I found some nice shrink tube that was sold as fishing pole grip (and other sport handles). It had virtually no shrinkage long ways and it only shrank on the diameter. I sent him enough grip material to do the right side on each bike as well.
So now he will have matching grips.
Jim sent one of his twist grips to me for dimensions. I was pretty happy to see it as I had wondered how they worked. They always seemed to be stiff but actually have a tension ring that make them that way. Infinite cruise control!
I found some nice shrink tube that was sold as fishing pole grip (and other sport handles). It had virtually no shrinkage long ways and it only shrank on the diameter. I sent him enough grip material to do the right side on each bike as well.
So now he will have matching grips.
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Photo Gallery / 1939 Serviglide
« on: March 10, 2024, 11:10:27 AM »
At last, through a heads up from Rick the Serviglide that was once owned by Gary Wollard and then by Wayne Mahaffey has been found. Some of us may recognize it when it was green as Wayne brought it to Portland several years back. It was then sold to a new home in Washington State. After that the bike was disassembled, repainted and chromed. I contacted this person to get the engine number as the curiosity was killing me. He had taken several photos of the restoration. He has done many motorcycle restorations.
The engine number is 39D 323. The Simplex manual clearly defines the 1939 from the 1940 in that the 1939 uses wingnuts near the rear axle to fasten the side covers while the 1940 uses springs. If you zoom on the green bike photo you can see the wingnuts.
It has been stated that Simplex made four 1939s and around one hundred of the 1940s. In addition, the 1939s were green while the 1940s came in bright silver for its safety at night.
The engine number is 39D 323. The Simplex manual clearly defines the 1939 from the 1940 in that the 1939 uses wingnuts near the rear axle to fasten the side covers while the 1940 uses springs. If you zoom on the green bike photo you can see the wingnuts.
It has been stated that Simplex made four 1939s and around one hundred of the 1940s. In addition, the 1939s were green while the 1940s came in bright silver for its safety at night.
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Other Things Simplex / Artwork
« on: January 07, 2024, 09:29:48 AM »
I love this!
A good welder friend of mine from my work made this for a Christmas present for me. Being a machinist and always wanting to have things 'spot on' I love how abstract it is. I sandblasted it then rushed the rusting process with hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, salt.
My whole life I have been working to get rid of rust now I am putting it back. But for this it works!
A good welder friend of mine from my work made this for a Christmas present for me. Being a machinist and always wanting to have things 'spot on' I love how abstract it is. I sandblasted it then rushed the rusting process with hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, salt.
My whole life I have been working to get rid of rust now I am putting it back. But for this it works!
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Other Things Simplex / Welcome to the New Year!
« on: January 01, 2024, 06:51:09 AM »
Here we are again. HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL!
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Other Things Simplex / Shipping bag
« on: December 01, 2022, 04:43:38 PM »
Here is an interesting item. I checked the address. Looks like a parking lot today.
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Photo Gallery / Portland '22 photos
« on: July 12, 2022, 06:46:43 PM »
lots to see and as usual I had the camera clicking! Starting at Simplex Hill!! First shots are just after I got set-up.
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Other Simplexes, such as Sportsman Senior & Jr, scooter / Villiers
« on: July 12, 2022, 06:33:13 PM »
Another Jim Lokai purchase from the Portland '22 show.
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Simplex Trucks / Another truck
« on: July 12, 2022, 06:15:43 PM »
Frame number appears to be 05117 You be the judge but I think this is right!
Jim Lokai bought this while at the show.
Jim Lokai bought this while at the show.
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Off Topic / Home plating
« on: April 19, 2022, 06:30:28 PM »
I have been dabbling in some zinc plating. Just trying small parts that would otherwise have to be painted. I did the nut on the steering neck and a few small nuts.
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Off Topic / What! Another tricycle?
« on: April 19, 2022, 06:16:40 PM »
I bought this off of marketplace for $35. It was missing the chain guard. After searching forever I found one in China that offered it in different lengths. I bought the longest one and formed the end to fit. Worked perfectly. Everything was zinc chromated back to 'like new' and a nice coat of urethane enamel was applied. Plus I sent the handlebars off to the chrome shop when I had the serviglide work done. Even found the correct head badge sticker!
I think the grandkids will love it.
I think the grandkids will love it.
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Brochures and other Literature / Wizard registration
« on: January 02, 2022, 04:41:07 PM »
No frame number to aid in dating but gives good documentation. Motor number fits the year.