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ndian22

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Re: Simplex 5 speed build
« Reply #315 on: October 02, 2016, 08:23:19 PM »
Put a saddle on &  the Harley is starting to look like something at last. Spring for the saddle was kind of an after thought, but it seems to work...still working on the saddle pan mount. Rick C.
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« Reply #316 on: October 02, 2016, 09:04:34 PM »
Rick ,

IDK , that seat looks like it could act as a friction brake . ;)

What is the longish dark wedge hanging down from the front hub  , right side ?

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Re: Simplex 5 speed build
« Reply #317 on: October 03, 2016, 09:47:41 AM »
Looking good Rick.  How comfortable is it to ride?  I've always wondered how those old board track bikes felt!
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Re: Simplex 5 speed build
« Reply #318 on: October 03, 2016, 07:15:21 PM »
Photos, Rides good Rick a lot like my Simplex and ride measurements are similar. Pete that's the brake arm haven't installed a bracket for it yet and the seats spring about the same as my Simplex with lots of room if I need it.  Rick C.
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Re: Simplex 5 speed build
« Reply #319 on: October 03, 2016, 07:44:41 PM »
Brake arm ... I should have figured .
It looks like it will have to use a bracket that allows the arm to slide a bit .

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Re: Simplex 5 speed build
« Reply #320 on: October 04, 2016, 07:05:18 AM »
Right you are Pete I have a metal clip for that purpose but I'll probably weld a "slip" bracket to the inside of the forward leg for safety's sake....rear coaster brake arms are usually "secured" by thin metal clips which routinely fail. I'd like to avoid brake failure of this or any kind on both ends of my bikes.  Rick C.
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Re: Simplex 5 speed build
« Reply #321 on: November 14, 2016, 06:16:28 AM »
Harley Peashooter coming along. Rick C.
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Re: Simplex 5 speed build
« Reply #322 on: November 14, 2016, 06:37:52 AM »
Lookin' kinda flashy .

Is that exhaust going to be any kind of loud ?

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Re: Simplex 5 speed build
« Reply #323 on: November 14, 2016, 10:52:17 AM »
It will be baffled to my satisfaction after I get her running...the Copper Gator's exhaust was adjusted quite easily with only a short baffle tube & is perhaps too quiet for some tastes. Rick C.
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« Reply #324 on: November 14, 2016, 02:36:59 PM »
As long as the rider can hear the exhaust , it's loud enough . ;)

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Re: Simplex 5 speed build
« Reply #325 on: November 28, 2016, 06:38:59 AM »
Our Fall has extended with beautiful 60 degree afternoons so a couple of longer rides have resulted. The last ended up being well over a hundred miles and the Simplex Copper Gator has performed flawlessly each time. We rode at a leisurely pace along back roads with several stops of interest included. Cruising was fifty-ish with some brief run ups to seventy. I'm loving the dependability of the 5 speed 125 cc very smooth & the air ride saddle is the best idea I've had in a long time. No way my back could handle a lengthy ride on a hard tail without it. Get out and ride while the weather holds & build when it closes in!  Rick C.
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Re: Simplex 5 speed build
« Reply #326 on: November 28, 2016, 07:26:17 AM »
It's always satisfying when a build ( your work ) 'proves' itself . ;)

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Re: Simplex 5 speed build
« Reply #327 on: November 29, 2016, 01:29:04 PM »
Right Pete and she cleans up like new!
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« Reply #328 on: November 29, 2016, 01:54:04 PM »
Purdy ... purdy ...

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Re: Simplex 5 speed build
« Reply #329 on: January 02, 2017, 05:57:44 PM »
Great way to star. The New year, riding my Simplex in Fall like weather...life is sweet! Wishing you all a wonderful 2017.  Rick C.
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