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Photo Gallery / Re: Scoots 'N Scoops in Ben Wheeler, Texas
« on: June 15, 2016, 05:24:07 PM »
I'm working in Ben Wheeler area and I will check to see if scooters are still in store.
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Introductions / Re: simplex automatic
« on: June 15, 2016, 05:17:39 PM »
Welcome Sarge. I found a Famous James that was in same condition as you described. I told a friend of mine about how it was rusted and froze up. He was an old farmer and ask if I knew how to unfreeze? I of course went through several ways I have used over the past. He replied Nope, water caused the problem and water will fix the problem. I thought he was nuts when he told me to totally submerge the bike frame in my water trough. He said leave it two weeks and pull out and see if things didn't loosen up. I would have lost a $100.00 betting it wouldn't work. It did. It began to move and I put back in until the next weekend when I came in and tried again. The handlebars moved, springer, and both wheels. At this point I blew all areas free of water and heavily oiled the areas. I know it sounds out of reach but it worked for me. You might try it and best of all ,it's cheap.
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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / Re: GC 160 builds.
« on: June 05, 2016, 04:49:18 PM »
I thought all this time "Portland" was Portland, Oregon not Indiana. Doesn't mean I can go but sure would like too. Ya'll take lots of pix.
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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / Re: GC 160 builds.
« on: June 04, 2016, 06:49:14 PM »
Yea,i agree.irained out two half days and one full day in northeast ,Texas. I drove home to the same conditions. I cut out all my metal for exhaust and carb flanges from 3/16 metal preparing to fab exhaust and intake manifold. I have too order clutch assembly so i can make motor plate.and.begin the process.i appreciate you meeting me and showing me your bike.
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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: Need early center fill gas tank........
« on: June 01, 2016, 03:26:08 PM »
LOL, PD no I didn't notice. Maybe his ears will start burning and check in.
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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: Simplex gas tank.
« on: June 01, 2016, 03:24:35 PM »
I wonder if the guy will sell the molds. I guy that im friends with does fiberglass work everyday for power companies building the lift boxes. He hand lays a lot of stuff also. Does anyone know wayne well enough to ask if molds could ne bought? How many a year could a person sell?
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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / Re: GC 160 builds.
« on: May 30, 2016, 07:26:39 PM »
Any informTion on how to remove governer on GC 160 Honda? Is it discussed on board? Thanks
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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: Simplex gas tank.
« on: May 27, 2016, 10:06:12 AM »
Acetone, MEK, and lacquer thinner will all attack the foam. Wear rubber gloves of course.
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Introductions / Re: New Old Guy
« on: May 22, 2016, 07:36:22 PM »
To begin with i am as bad taking pictures as i am posting them. In 1996 i guess i decided to build my 6 year old a mlnl bike. It kind of got out of hand and this is what i built. I actually started the co.plete build around a simplex frame and tank that i had. Once i started building i realized the simplex was much too big so i hand built my frame from black pipe from home depot. I didnt like the single cylinder look of a briggs motor. A friend had a xr100 that i fabbed a fake cyclinder to the back of the cases. I built the front end,frame,rear fender,handlebars. The front wheel is from a mopad and rear was a 8"from i believe was asmall honda. I built all thr forward controls and exhaust system. I sold the bike at one time and it went to California then found it again in Austin texas. It will never be for sale agin. I gave to my son to have if he every has kids.
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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / GC 160 builds.
« on: May 17, 2016, 07:10:01 AM »
Could I get a list of people who have used the GC 160 Honda motor. I would like to talk with you on your problems if any. I would like pictures also if you have any, especially on the converter side. RickS shot me a few pictures on a PM. Looks like some are using a differential cover from a car as a flywheel cover. Thanks All
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Introductions / Re: New Old Guy
« on: May 17, 2016, 06:19:58 AM »
Rick, I am lucky I guess. The GC160 I bought has a straight shaft so I am assuming it will work. I am also assuming the plate kit and torque converter Wayne sells will work. How about the kick starter? Thanks for posting the pictures , it clarified what I was asking.
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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: Simplex gas tank.
« on: May 15, 2016, 07:01:21 PM »
Dang,i thought this was going to be a fairly cheap build. Over the years i have had few tanks and cut tunnells in them to use on other builds. Never paid over $75.00 for a tank.
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Wheels & Tires / Re: wanna trade?
« on: May 14, 2016, 02:25:51 PM »
They look original to me but I am new at this. Tire brand is Puro I believe. Lots of lightning in area will send pictures later. I was hopi g someone wanting correct wheels on early bike would want them They are nice with new 26x2.125 tires if that helps.
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Other Things Simplex / Simplex Historical Documents?
« on: May 12, 2016, 06:10:21 PM »
I guess some people may call them titles. Are any available? What do you do if you don't get a title with your bike?