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Reproduction Simplex on eBay
« on: September 25, 2014, 12:36:36 PM »
Looks like a Cubine brothers reproduction to me. 

Check it out here:   http://www.ebay.com/itm/Simplex-motor-bike-/181536317211?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a44685f1b
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Re: Reproduction Simplex on eBay
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2014, 01:48:41 PM »
I guess he really doesn't want to sell it. One picture and a poor one at that little to no description. Not much too go on.  ???

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Re: Reproduction Simplex on eBay
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2014, 01:49:56 PM »
And what's up with that seat?

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Re: Reproduction Simplex on eBay
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2014, 01:51:11 PM »
Yeah, I find it amazing how little info some people give.

That seat just looks silly!
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Re: Reproduction Simplex on eBay
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2014, 02:20:07 PM »
I sent him a question requesting some pics of the other side, including what/how the rear brakes are, and what all he has (control box) on the handlebars?  The clutch set-up is evidently a TAV unit (as discussed in another post with SoCal)

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Re: Reproduction Simplex on eBay
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2014, 03:17:55 PM »
Brakes are worksman, front and rear.  I have never seen that control box on the handlebars before.  Hopefully he posts some more pictures so we can get a better look.

That is also the first one I have seen with a Honda motor.    I have seen Briggs and Tecumseh engines used in the past.
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Re: Reproduction Simplex on eBay
« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2014, 04:51:39 PM »
I am curious myself. I will take some pics when I pick it up Sunday.

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Re: Reproduction Simplex on eBay
« Reply #7 on: September 26, 2014, 05:14:45 PM »
I am curious myself. I will take some pics when I pick it up Sunday.

Adam

Congrats!  I guess you live close by in Florida?
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Re: Reproduction Simplex on eBay
« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2014, 02:38:40 PM »
Picked it up. It has a brigs engine. I don't know why he thought it was a Honda. The bike doesn't disappoint. Needs a little cleaning here and there. I hope to run it this week. I also have an extra seat pan, I am going to get it covered and changed out as soon as I can. I also have a new set of coker tires I am going to put on it as I don't like the look of the bike tires (and safety reasons).