Ok - the first Aussie owned Simplex (not in a museum) pics!

[ppmurf]

OK - here it is! All the way from the USA to AU.
Arrived late today - next few days are wet.
So it will be Saturday arvo before I give it a clean and a ride.

I've not ridden a simplex before so will have to read the manual on " Dummies guide to starting and riding a simplex" LOL

[kartjockey]

how great this is.  Just rock back that clutch a bit with a little throttle(reverse) and away you will go!!  Then we you are done dump the compression with the left grip. It makes a cool sound.

[Stafford]

Looks like the bike has a good home. Once the rain stops the fun will begin.
Looks like you already have a willing passenger to ride with you.
Its funny my granddaughter gets more excited over the bikes than my grandson.
She is 11 and doesn't talk about cars; only when she gets her first motorbike.
Try and get a picture of that first ride for us.
Have fun and enjoy the bike my friend
Cheers
Stafford

[ppmurf]

Thanks - My daughter has grown up with my auto habits.

I have a few cars - she calls my 65 gt fastback - HERS.
She hates my vintage porsche too loud.

But she jumped on this bike.
Hopefully tomorrow I can crank her over and get a ride.

Thanks for the positive responses.

Who's got a 47/8 model with title for sale? LOL

Murf

[Stafford]

Just sold my 47 to a fellow. I think it will have a good home with him.
I have a 56 that runs like a top now. My wife has taken it though; I just hope she lets me ride it sometimes.
Enjoy my friend
Cheers
Stafford

[ppmurf]

Stafford the gentleman I purchased from sent manuals and receipts - he had purchased parts from Wayne.
He had handwritten notes and email exchanges - everything included. I had 3 Skype face to face calls before he agreed to sell it to Australia.

Now I just have to fire it up!

[ppmurf]

Just thought I'd touch base and say hello!

Bike still garaged here in Australia.
Life's got in the way of enjoying it at present.
But I figure I am an owner for life!

Hope everyones well!

[Ricks]

Did you ever get a chance to ride it?

[mike montgomery]

Very nice bike, but not the first.  Bryan Cullen came from Australia to attend the show in Hammond, Louisiana, in September 1993, and he owned one.   Mike