Author Topic: Simplex Servi-Cycle with Sidecar  (Read 2567 times)

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Simplex Servi-Cycle with Sidecar
« on: October 13, 2012, 09:05:21 AM »
I have never seen one of these and am not usre it really is a Simplex Servi-Cycle .

Maybe I just need a bit of enlightenment ?



From : http://www.midamericaauctions.com/motorcycle/simplex/simplex-servi-cycle-with-sidecar/
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Re: Simplex Servi-Cycle with Sidecar
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2012, 09:50:12 AM »
That is not an original Simplex built machine.  The gas tank is home built, the frame looks modified to fit the tank.  I can't see enough of the engine, but looks like a Honda GC160 to me.  I never heard of Simplex building a side car, never saw a literature on one, so that leads me to believe it is not original either. 

The wheels look to be worksman bicycle wheels, which are very good wheels, but not simplex!

I don't know how they can call this a restoration and not a home built creation, but people will do anything to get top dollar, even mislead or outright lie!
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Re: Simplex Servi-Cycle with Sidecar
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2012, 11:54:24 AM »
Never saw a seat spring like that , either .
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Re: Simplex Servi-Cycle with Sidecar
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2012, 12:29:33 PM »
Handlebars are not simplex either.  Too bad they didn't post more pictures.
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Re: Simplex Servi-Cycle with Sidecar
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2012, 03:38:12 PM »
Well it not a bad job. Looks like He needed more room for the engine that it has on there. But your right we do need more photos to see all of what He did to it.