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Dave Beck

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what do I call this creation?????
« on: May 19, 2019, 04:47:39 PM »
I have thought of a few names... hummer plex, simpleharley, hummer servi-cycle.

Just finished putting a Harley hummer 125 engine in my 1953 simplex. not super powerful, but with the 3 speed transmission, it will go. Was a lot of work to change it over but now I have something I can actually ride.
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kartjockey

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Re: what do I call this creation?????
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2019, 07:55:15 PM »
Smashing good job!   Beautiful ride.
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Ricks

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« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2019, 03:53:53 AM »
Quote from: kartjockey on May 19, 2019, 07:55:15 PM
Smashing good job!   Beautiful ride.

I second that!  Looks factory.
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« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2019, 04:15:10 AM »
Nicely done , Dave . Ride that one with pride .

What do you call a Saturn with a Honda motor in it ? It's still a Saturn . ;)

Pete . :)
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Re: what do I call this creation?????
« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2019, 05:56:49 PM »
Nice looking bike. That will turn some heads. Good job.
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« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2019, 09:37:59 PM »
Hey Dave, I knew you could do it! You really jumped on that project quick. I knew you couldn't wait long. Wow! That looks every bit as killer as you envisioned. I've got to come back and see the finished product. Simply outstanding! Bob
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Re: what do I call this creation?????
« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2019, 05:30:38 AM »
Hummer engine was a great choice and painstaking attention to detail resulted in a beautiful little bike...well done!

Rick C.
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Re: what do I call this creation?????
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2019, 11:38:08 AM »
What a great looking bike!  Great job Dave, looks factory
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Hello everyone,
Glad to see someone start a new Simplex site.  The old Simplex Collectors site just quit.
I own 3 Simplex Motorcycles:1948 I just completed restoration, 1953 basket case,1956 Restored currently in a museum. I also restored a James ML and a 1954 Triumph Terrier.

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« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2019, 06:33:13 AM »
Dave I enjoyed our conversation yesterday and just reviewed the great work you did and appreciate the bike even more.  I'm certain I'll stop by to meet you soon. I still believe the 125 cc Hummer was the best choice for your Simplex though the large Hummer engine would really push you along; a lot of pressure would be placed on the hub bearings and the single rear brake isn't up to the task of handling highway speeds. The 125cc engine is great and your bike is perfect!

Rick C.
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Re: what do I call this creation?????
« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2019, 07:10:32 AM »
Very nice build!You could call it a Simplex Summer-Cycle  ;D
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