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relic

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Next year Portland Simplex only ride!
« on: August 04, 2014, 10:24:57 AM »
I think next year we should make it a point to get all the Simplex Servi-cycles together for a nice slow ride that everyone could go on...like after dinner or a little bit later where everyone that is there selling or visiting could go on-like Saturday evening-5 or 10 miles, or whatever? like a poker run or something! even do a ride a couple of times?? I don't really care but I'm just not one to sit in a lounge chair and bench race for the whole weekend...These bikes were built to ride so lets ride them! who is in? any idea's? we have a year!!
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Re: Next year Portland Simplex only ride!
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2014, 10:50:51 AM »
I rode into town a couple of times, but could not get anyone to go with me!  I'm in!  Hell, I'll even drag race  down the street next to the track!  LOL

Does anyone have a speed gun, so we can see how fast some of us can run?
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Re: Next year Portland Simplex only ride!
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2014, 04:20:28 PM »
I'm in for a slow ride next year. Wanted to go on a ride this year but never got the time. It seemed like by time i got there it was time to go back to bed. I hope i will be in a better place to stay next year.

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Re: Next year Portland Simplex only ride!
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2014, 06:18:00 PM »
I gotta keep mine running long enough to go for a ride. lol  I'm in also, I'm working on a deal with Wayne for a conversion kit for mine. I think it will be a lot more practical for what I'm wanting to do.

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Re: Next year Portland Simplex only ride!
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2014, 01:18:35 PM »
What does Wayne's conversion kit consist of?

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Re: Next year Portland Simplex only ride!
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2014, 03:24:30 PM »
He has a mounting plate, torque converter clutch, jack shaft with bearings, and also a kicker that fits the predator motor.

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Re: Next year Portland Simplex only ride!
« Reply #6 on: August 07, 2014, 01:47:31 PM »
A simplex "drag race"?  rather than a radar gun, wouldn't ya want a calendar?  LOL

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Re: Next year Portland Simplex only ride!
« Reply #7 on: August 07, 2014, 01:53:20 PM »
Good one carryall!! Lol!
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Re: Next year Portland Simplex only ride!
« Reply #8 on: August 07, 2014, 02:57:15 PM »
Have you ever seen the Harley slow drags?  Lol
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Re: Next year Portland Simplex only ride!
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2014, 02:48:46 AM »
How about a "Tour De Portland".  Contestants go 12 hours on a Simplex as far as they can in 12 hours, bringing only a screwdriver, crescent wrench, one extra sparkplug, and a tire patch kit, with a 5 Gal. can of premix on the luggage rack?

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Re: Next year Portland Simplex only ride!
« Reply #10 on: August 08, 2014, 08:21:14 AM »
how about at our age we get some 25year old hotties to sit on our bikes all day, and we can sit and watch ;D

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Re: Next year Portland Simplex only ride!
« Reply #11 on: August 08, 2014, 08:53:36 AM »
how about at our age we get some 25year old hotties to sit on our bikes all day, and we can sit and watch ;D

Aint many hotties at Portland!  LOL 


I like the idea of a cruise around the town.  Bill, are you coming next year?  I will have to get Wayne to get after you!
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