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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: Fork Restoration
« on: August 02, 2011, 07:19:38 PM »
After I saw your original question (how smooth or rough are the original eyelets on the ends of the fork) I studied mine more closely, but observed that the attaching bolt/washer combination covered almost all of the end pieces.  But what was showing was sorta smooth. But far more visible are the cast? forged? rockers.  They looked rough.  Tom

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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / Re: New project.
« on: August 02, 2011, 07:13:50 PM »
Thanks for the picture.  Your beginning is almost exactly what I started with.  I considered using the horizontal-shaft Briggs for a power plant, but opted for a different source.  How are you going to transfer power to the rear wheel, belt or chain?  Keep us informed with your progress.  Great beginning!

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Thanks for the welcome.  I had been a long-time admirer of the "looK" of the Servi-Cycle.  My brothers and I rebuilt one when we were teenagers (many, many years ago).  After I retired, I had the time to play, so I found a frame (no fork) on eBay, then I located a fork.  Since I had been building motorized bicycles, I had a few Worksman wheels and a couple of engines lying around.  I chose to go with a more modern engine, so I am installing a Honda-clone (4-speed, electric start).  I will try to attach a photo of the frame as I received it, then a rolling chassis on the Worksman wheels, then with the engine installed.

Being from Alabama, I'm not too far from Wayne Mahaffey and have been to his place several times. 

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Hello All,
First time poster here.  I have been informed that some group attempted to re-create the look of the Servi-Cycle (using a modern engine) back in the 1980s or 1990s.  Does anyone have any data on company, or their products or what happened?  I would appreciate any information.

Many thanks,
Tom Bartlett

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