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simplexguy

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Simplex scooter
« on: December 15, 2012, 08:40:42 AM »
 Thought I would post some pictures of my simplex scooter. Options include 150cc engine, Front brake, and luggage rack.

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Re: Simplex scooter
« Reply #1 on: December 15, 2012, 01:03:36 PM »
Nice scooter!  What did it look like when you started the restoration?
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Re: Simplex scooter
« Reply #2 on: December 15, 2012, 05:34:29 PM »
I'd ride that , regularly .

How many of those are in existence ?
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Re: Simplex scooter
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2012, 07:59:37 PM »
I've had this bike for many years up in the loft. I got it from my good friend, Warren Naufzinger. It had a briggs engine on it. I eventually got the drive train components to put it back like it should be. It is believed that only 1000 were built, but I have seen a lot of them myself. They do ride nice and they seem to accelerate quicker. The clutch has 1" rollers instead of 7/8" and the Idler pulley has a different location for the tension spring. other than that, it's the same as the cycle. I suppose the larger rollers are to move the gear ratio up a little quicker.

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Re: Simplex scooter
« Reply #4 on: December 15, 2012, 09:37:49 PM »
Interesting . Thank You . :)

I'm curious . How much does that scooter weigh ?
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Re: Simplex scooter
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2012, 07:10:37 AM »
I'm not really sure, but if were to guess I have to say heavier than the cycle. It has a larger diameter frame, and the wheels are most likely heavier. I'll have to weigh it sometime, but I would say maybe 10 to 15 lbs heavier than a cycle. Good question.

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Re: Simplex scooter
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2012, 10:40:33 AM »
Hi I read something on US Scooter site that the weight is 145lbs & 190lbs crated. I have not weighed mine so I can't say for a fact

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Re: Simplex scooter
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2012, 11:28:22 AM »
That seems right.  A Servi-cycle weighs 135 lbs.  And as Simplexguy said, about 10-15 lbs heavier than a cycle.
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Re: Simplex scooter
« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2012, 05:48:51 PM »
Just seems like the scooter should weigh a lot more than 10 - 15 pounds heavier .

I don't know , but it definitely 'looks' heavier . ;)
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