Flywheel

[ramwing7]

I’m needing a flywheel without cracks. If you have one you would like to sell, I would appreciate a heads up.
Thanks

[pd]

Welcome ramwing7 .

We'll need to know the year and which type stator you have . Post some pics of your bike and the stator . Motor and frame numbers will help a lot .

If no one has what you're looking for , maybe Wayne cane help :

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

Note that he's most likely at the VMBC meet in Portland , Indiana this week .

Pete .

[ramwing7]

I don't know the year.  I currently guessing it's around 1949.
The engine number is M12239B.  Doesn't seem to be a number on the frame.
Gonna try adding some pics. 

[pd]

According to our registry , your motor falls into the 1952 model year .
If there is a frame # , it will be stamped on the underside of the steering neck support 'box' . Pre '50s had no such # .


What shape is the seat spring ?


Pete .

[ramwing7]

Of course, the frame number had to be on the underside of the steering barrel, under a thick layer of crud. 

Number is 02104.

Also, the seat spring lines up as being used thru 1952.

Beginning to look like a 1952, although I thought they had automatic clutches by then?

[pd]

Of course, the frame number had to be on the underside of the steering barrel, under a thick layer of crud. 

Number is 02104.

Also, the seat spring lines up as being used thru 1952.

Beginning to look like a 1952, although I thought they had automatic clutches by then?

Yup , looks like your frame might be early 1952 . Automatic transmissions were introduced in late 1953 .
You can download the registry ( latest 11-21-21 ) :
http://simplexservi-cycle.com/index.php?topic=323.msg18245#new
Tom ( kartjockey ) updates it occasionally .
You can download a copy of the model year differences :
http://simplexservi-cycle.com/index.php?topic=1678.msg15913#msg15913

Both are a good pass time read and source of information .

Pete .

[Ricks]

While PD is mostly correct, the Automatic was introduced for the 1953 model year. The rocker clutch model was still available in 1953 also, but I would hazard a guess that a vast majority of the bikes sold were Automatic’s.

That said, what you need is a Wico flywheel.  Wayne probably has some available after his latest major buyout of Norm’s collection.  Contact info is available in the suppliers section.  Be advised, flywheels are not cheap!

[ramwing7]

ABOUT HOW NOT CHEAP IS NOT CHEAP?

Know of any cross references.  Can't believe Wico made a flywheel unique to Simplex.

[Ricks]

There are no cross reference’s. Most Wico flywheels did not have a second set of magnets for the lighting coils, the Simplex one does.  At least you can find them, I need the small Wico flywheel that was only used in 1939-40, rarer than hen’s teeth!

If I was selling one of my spares, I would ask at least $250.

[ramwing7]

So, Rick.
You offering to sell me one for $250? 

[Ricks]

No, I only have 1 spare left.  Did you try Wayne?

[Bob53]

Hey Rick, speaking of flywheels. Did you learn how to recharge the magnets on the flywheels in Portland.     Bob

[Ricks]

I watched a guy give Wayne a demonstration on how to do it.  It is pretty simple, but you need a charging machine to do it.  The guy lent Wayne his charger, I believe Wayne is going to try to get one built.  The guy that lent Wayne his machine, Bill, has charged flywheels for many different motors over the years.

[Bob53]

I'll bet that was interesting to learn. Wayne would be the logical person for the business.