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Hello From NY
« on: September 10, 2013, 11:58:29 AM »
Hi All,
Im just getting into the motorcycle hobby and love the lok of the vintage 40`s and 50`s.  I saw a simex on ebay and fell in love with them and im now looking for a rider, doesnt have to be perfect as id rather some patina.  Figured this is the best place to find an honest bike and learn from the pros
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Re: Hello From NY
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2013, 12:02:13 PM »
Welcome!  Where in NY are you located?  I'm on Long Island.
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Re: Hello From NY
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2013, 12:04:23 PM »
Quote from: RickS on September 10, 2013, 12:02:13 PM
Welcome!  Where in NY are you located?  I'm on Long Island.

Hi
Im also from the island, I live in Nesconset in Suffolk co.  were on the island are you from?
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Re: Hello From NY
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2013, 12:23:40 PM »
I'm in Speonk.  I grew up in Smithtown.  I have never found a Simplex for sale on Long Island yet, but that doesn't mean they aren't around.
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Re: Hello From NY
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2013, 12:45:17 PM »
I grew up in Great Neck and moved out here almost 2 years ago.  That's when I got into motorcycles, no friends out here and lots of spare time.  I just started looking for a simplex and I figured with all vintage bikes they are hard to come by. I bought a 1966 Honda ca160 in a couple boxes and did a mild restoration but cant seem to get it running as im not mechanically inclined.
 What is a good price for a complete runner???  Ive seen them all over the place from 1500-4000 dollars there is one on ebay now but the guy said he wants 4k and its on the west coast.  By the time I get it shipped to me it would be close to 4800 dollars and that ways out of my budget and for the money I would have to look into a bmw r25.
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Re: Hello From NY
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2013, 12:47:48 PM »
in any case its great to have a local simplex guru, I haven't had any close experts for my other bike projects.  do you know of any local mechanics that will work on vintage bikes from Hondas to royal enfields?
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Re: Hello From NY
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2013, 03:38:38 PM »
Welcome Josh . :)
Hope you find what you're looking for . These are fun bikes .

Pete . :)
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Re: Hello From NY
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2013, 07:31:16 PM »
Welcome
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Re: Hello From NY
« Reply #8 on: September 11, 2013, 03:23:49 AM »
Welcome from Adams Center N.Y.    Tom
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Re: Hello From NY
« Reply #9 on: September 11, 2013, 02:06:54 PM »
Thank you all for the warm welcome!!!!
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Re: Hello From NY
« Reply #10 on: September 11, 2013, 08:29:55 PM »
Can anyone tell me which of the bikes is the rarer of the 2.  The auto or the manual????
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