Got my simplex last winter and ever since have been looking for another since lol. Just noticed there really don't seem to be any when I do a Google search.  Anyone else noticed that, or are they just getting rare. Curious what you guys think.

I just listed my 20th anniversary model on ebay.

You might try roughing the brake shoe lining after a good cleaning with brake cleaner .
Then , deglaze the drum surface .
That should help for a while .

I can lock my rear wheel pretty easily .

Pete .

 

I deglazed the brakes and drums. I took a 3/8" ID x !/2" OD nylon pushing and split it, I snapped it on over the fixed stud on the brake actuator. That shimmed it out enough. I can not bend my right knee far enough to run the brake pedal so I ran a cable to the back and put on a hand brake works ok. Not sure I will keep the bike I wasn't really looking far one. I have at least 25 other motorcycles.

Quote from: rh2stbikes on May 13, 2021, 05:33:44 PM

   Engine number-M15470B   Frame- 07443

Those #s seem to place your bike as a 1954 , according to the registry .

And , I don't recall seeing downturn tail pipe pieces . Probably just one more thing I missed or forgot .

Pete .

   The down turned tail pieces were added by the previous owner.  I guess the manufacture date of 54  would be right for the 20th anniversary bike.

  Thanks. I will get the numbers later today. The bike runs and rides great. Could use brake linings.