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Stafford

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Need Part
« on: February 15, 2014, 10:45:47 AM »
Hi Guys,
Took the Simplex out for a ride today.
Only went 5 miles or so and then disaster struck.
The bracket that mounts to the motor and frame that holds the throttle and choke cable and that the toggle switch mounts to
broke. It appears to have been repaired before and I will repair it now. I would like to get one that has not been repaired knowing that the weld point will always be weak and subject to breaking again. If someone has one and is willing to part with it please contact me with price and we will work out the details. I have also included a few pics of the part in question.
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Stafford
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Re: Need Part
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2014, 10:58:14 AM »
That part shouldn't have that much load on it.  A decent weld on both sides with penetration should hold up.

I would bet that Wayne has that part available.
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Re: Need Part
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2014, 12:24:10 PM »
I don't have Wayne's Number or contact info. if you could  provide it or tell me where to look.............
The part looks like it gets a lot of vibration I think that is the reason for failure.
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Re: Need Part
« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2014, 12:41:03 PM »
Here ya go Stafford :

Wayne Mahaffey
PO Box 655
Trinity, Alabama 35673
256 353 5552

Found here :
http://www.simplexservi-cycle.com/index.php?topic=4.0
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Re: Need Part
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2014, 12:56:56 PM »
Thanks Guys,
I'll be giving him a call.
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Re: Need Part
« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2014, 03:44:37 PM »
Hi Guys,
Just talked to Wayne and he has the part I need.
Thanks for your help and "Sonrisers" is right about this sight, " It Rocks"
Cheers
Stafford
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Re: Need Part
« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2014, 04:25:18 PM »
Quote from: Stafford on February 15, 2014, 03:44:37 PM
Hi Guys,
Just talked to Wayne and he has the part I need.
Thanks for your help and "Sonrisers" is right about this sight, " It Rocks"
Cheers
Stafford

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Re: Need Part
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2014, 05:39:04 PM »
Wayne does have them I just bought one from him!
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Re: Need Part
« Reply #8 on: February 15, 2014, 05:59:41 PM »
Hi Relic,
Did your original die the same way.
I think that the vibration took it's toll on it.
It obviously was welded before and was weak but, something made it break to start.
Don't know but, if that was an on-going problem maybe I can do some kind of isolator...???
Thanks for your input.
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Stafford
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Re: Need Part
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2014, 06:07:19 PM »
From what we've read on the history of these motors, the earlier models did have more "shake" due to undersize counterweight on the crank.  That would mean the early bikes would put more stress into that bracket.
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Stafford

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Re: Need Part
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2014, 06:29:47 PM »
Good to know.
Now for the cure...................
Thanks Mike Sal
I'll be busy working it out.
If it takes 65 years to break again then I'm good.
Right?
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