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Messages - kevinn

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Restoration Projects / Re: Projects
« on: March 16, 2014, 11:55:59 AM »
No bends yet, just the machined bits. I've laced the wheels up with Honda Passport brakes and have purchased the trim (seat, handlebars, etc...). Not everything is readily available here like in the States so you have to know someone, who knows someone, who has a cousin...

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Restoration Projects / Re: Projects
« on: March 16, 2014, 09:23:56 AM »
Not quite a restoration, but I'm in process of building a tribute bike down here in sunny Mexico. The real thing just isn't available...

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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / Re: Wacky idea for engine conversion
« on: January 22, 2013, 09:24:22 PM »
@itcps:
I'm working on that very idea right now. I'm designing a Simplex tribute/look-a-like that would allow for different motor configurations. I've designed a mid-drive electric system, but could definitely use help with the controller side of the operation.

@Mike:
I'm with you..I love the smell of two stroke in the morning.  ;D
But there are people out there that don't. (maybe use cards on the spokes?!!)

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Other Things Simplex / Re: To the new guys
« on: September 12, 2012, 11:19:52 AM »
I'm down in Merida, on the Yucatan peninsula. VERY nice place and great people albeit very hot most of the year.
I'm creating the bike layout out in CAD and have most of the design issues conquered. Parts availability isn't the best down here but I found a good connection with a large bike shop. What I can't find I'll be making or have made. Most of the traffic here, other than the buses, is small scooters/motorcycles and cargo bikes. There may actually be a market for these, but first the prototype!
Thanks for the welcome!

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Brochures and other Literature / Re: Simplex brochure
« on: September 12, 2012, 07:34:24 AM »
I compiled this into a single PDF if anyone is interested. It's bigger than the allowed file size attachment so I guess PM me through this board and I'll send it to you.

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Manuals Only / Re: 1960 Model M Manual
« on: September 12, 2012, 07:31:49 AM »
I compiled this into a single PDF if anyone is interested. It's bigger than the allowed file size attachment so I guess PM me through this board and I'll send it to you.

 (edit 12/2021) Available as an ebook here: http://www.foimage.com/simplex/mobile/index.html

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Other Things Simplex / Re: To the new guys
« on: September 12, 2012, 07:25:58 AM »
I'm new also. A recent transplant from California to Mexico.
I don't have a simplex at the moment but have restored small mopeds, scooters and motorcycles for the past 35 years as a hobby. I'm a mechanical designer/draftsman by trade.
I'm building a Simplex "tribute" bike at the moment so any dimensions of the real thing you want to throw at me would be welcomed. I found the site to be a great resource so far!

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