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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: 1953 Simplex Selling price
« on: August 20, 2012, 06:26:37 PM »
I used at 52 decal, as I did not like the way the 53 looked.  I will give the 53 decal to new owner .

Thanks for posting the pictures

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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: 1953 Simplex Selling price
« on: August 17, 2012, 05:14:49 PM »
I live in Head of Island, LA, about 40 miles from New Orleans.  Send me an email address and I will have some pictures sent.
Appreciate the advise and support
Thanks

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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: 1953 Simplex Selling price
« on: August 17, 2012, 06:35:15 AM »
If I was computer literate I would post a picture.  It is maroon paint with white pin stripe on the fendors, rims and sheeve are powder coated white, Heathers Leather did the seat, Wayne Mahaffey did the engine, runs great, simplex tires, the only thing per Wayne Mahaffey that is not correct on the bike is the air cleaner, it is original, but is in verticle position and should be horizontal, Ignition  Key works and lights work.  I do not have a title and still have to work on that. I have $4000 in it, paid too much for it, and put too much in it.   I took the bike to Wayne several months ago as I needed some help, what a great guy.

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Buy, Sell, Trade / 1953 Simplex For Sale
« on: August 14, 2012, 05:02:33 PM »
Completed just a few months ago.  $4500 Very Nice, Maroon Paint, Stainless Spokes, Rims powder coated white.  Wayne Mahaffe rebuilt the engine.
Runs great.  Ignition and lights work.  All correct.  Heathers Leather did the seat.  Need a new project.  Located just north of New Orleans, LA.  Simplex tires, all new bearings in axles.  Automatic.  Has 52 emblem on it, liked it better than 53 emblem.  Will give 53 emblem to put on. 
John Graham, email johngraham1213@gmail. com   Phone 225-921-9989

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Other Things Simplex / Re: stand?
« on: January 15, 2012, 07:31:36 PM »
I used a furniture mover, about $10 at Harbour Freight Salavage, put a plastic milk crate upside down on it.  Strap the crate to the furniture mover put the bike on top and strap all 3 together.  Works Great

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Engine & Transmission / Re: Cylinder Compression
« on: December 10, 2011, 07:01:12 PM »
I had gotten frustrated in not getting it to run.  I made the trip to see Wayne Mahaffey, the first time he hit the crank, it cranked.  It had been days since I tried, it had been flooding.  Wayne adjusted the carburator, corrected all the things I had done wrong, and the 2 others that had tried to restore the bike before me.    Clutch, steering column, front axle, key switch, kick stand, carburator and many other itemswere corrected. If you ever have the opportunity to visit Wayne, he and his wife are wonderful people.  His expertise is invalulable.  He has a great collection of bikes and scooters.

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Other Things Simplex / Re: Quick notification
« on: November 30, 2011, 05:05:31 PM »
I wish you the best and will say a prayer for you.  You always gave excellent quick awnsers.  Thank you

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Engine & Transmission / Re: Cylinder Compression
« on: November 28, 2011, 05:31:31 PM »
I pulled the plate off on the side and plenty of gas their.  Your suggestion was correct.  I was told the carb was rebuilt, tommrow I am pulling the carb off.  Thanks

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Engine & Transmission / Cylinder Compression
« on: November 27, 2011, 11:38:14 AM »
What should the compression be on a 1953 automatic.  I have a good spark, gas is getting to plug, air is getting to cylinder, it wont run.  Any suggestions, I am stumped.  Compression on cylinder is 65 lbs.

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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: 1953 Simplex Automatic Gas Tank Decal
« on: November 19, 2011, 01:40:09 PM »
I got the Simplex Automatic decals from Wayne, the decals is white with red letters, the bike is painted maroon and doesnt look right.  Do you kmow where to get the Wing decals.
Thanks

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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / 1953 Simplex Automatic Gas Tank Decal
« on: November 17, 2011, 03:44:49 PM »
Did the 1953 Automatic have the  "Wings " on the gas tank or was it "Simplex Auotmatic"?  Does anyone know where to get the Wings decals from?  99% on my restoration done, I am getting very close.  Thanks

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Restoration Projects / Re: 2 Simplex projects
« on: September 26, 2011, 02:52:58 PM »
Truly beautiful.  Stilll got a couple of months to go on mine.  Congratulations

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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: Seat Picture
« on: August 23, 2011, 04:27:28 PM »
It was done In DOE, this is what they recommended and I am very pleased.  They turned mine in 10 days also.

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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: Seat Picture
« on: August 17, 2011, 09:55:54 AM »
Last week I got mine back from Heathers Leather, they did a great job.

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Brochures and other Literature / Re: Gary Wollards Simplex Book
« on: July 20, 2011, 02:48:30 PM »
Thank you, I will send him an email.  I have been unable to find a simplex that is far enough along for me to complete the restoration, last week I ran an add on Craigs list that I was looking for one, and a gentleman called me and I went and looked at a 1953 that has the frame restored, engine rebuilt, magneto rebuilt, new brakes, new bearings in wheels, new spokes and powder coated rims, clutch rebuilt.  He is a the son of the Harley/Honda retailer in New Orleans, and he knew Mr. Treen, from when he would come in the shop to talk to his dad.  He started restoring it and lost interest, I bought it and some kind of simplex frame and tank that they made in the 30s that for a mini bike. He has at least 100 hondas that he has restored, and 200 more he has accumulated.  I apologize for rambling on but I am rather excited.  Bike is missing the key, any ideas.

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