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« on: June 01, 2015, 09:17:55 AM »
Hello ... What kinda bee don't sting? ... A: a NEW BEE
I've just adopted a 1947 Simplex Servi-Cycle and awaiting delivery.
I've done a Lil' homework and it seems this Site is the SH!T when it comes to saving/restoring these vintage motorcycles. I've sold of my entire collection of Erector/Gilbert toy collection and now have this bike as a new hobby.
First off I'd like to getta hold of a Simplex Servi Cycle Operation and Maintenance Manual that covers 1947 bikes.any help would be greatly appreciated. I've already purchased a copy of Gary Wollard's book and am looking for any/all information to help me save this bike to it's original glory. I tend to be a purest at heart but I will fight to the death to preserve your right to do anything you want to these motorcycles (If you so choose)... just don't ask me to co-sign it.

Semper Fi,
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Re: Introduction
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2015, 09:36:51 AM »
Welcome, post some pics and lets get this party started!

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« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2015, 10:51:10 AM »
Welcome Gary.  I have posted the 1947 Manual in the Manuals section, feel free to print it out.  Like James said, post some pictures!

Where part of the country are you from?
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« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2015, 07:40:21 PM »
Welcome GaryS .

Good you found us .

Pete . :)
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« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2015, 08:32:43 PM »
Welcome from S.E. Michigan.

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« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2015, 08:52:28 AM »
I'm in Frederick Maryland ... and YES I will post some PIX.
If you wanna goto eBay and search #400916852767 then click on the "See original listing" tab you can see the pix I used to make my purchase.
I purchased it from Paul Olsen in Sulk Rapids Mn.
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« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2015, 10:02:28 AM »
Gary, that is a late Model H, which was built through september of 1947.  A 1948 would have an engine number that starts with a 48-xxxx.  Too bad they didn't use that numbering system all the time, as it would make it much easier to date these bikes.

The front end has been changed to a late model style, which started in 1949, on the Model K.  The earlier models used a gooseneck, like a bicycle.  The wheels have also been changed to late style 2" wide wheels, which became available in on the Model L, in late 1949.  The gas tank is also off a later model, as 1947 would have had a single fill tank with fine threads on the filler neck.
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« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2015, 03:03:43 PM »
WOW Rick ... you're quite the fountain of knowledge... Thanks for the shower.
so what you're saying is, I bought a FRAKEN-BIKE?
Ok Guys ... anyone wanna swap me my mis-matched parts for the real parts I need to make this thing more original?

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« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2015, 04:34:45 PM »
Nothing wrong with a Frankenstein-bike.  Just get it running and come ride with us in Indiana at the VMBC meet.
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« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2015, 07:47:01 PM »
Hello Gary and Welcome to the Simplex family . Enjoy your project . Many of these folks here do know this stuff.

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« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2015, 07:20:08 AM »
Hey ... Thanx Guys for the warm welcome.
No disrespect intended Rick... just my kinda humor(Ha Ha) or maybe a feeble attempt to disguise my inter-struggle
between a search for knowledge and "Never joining a club that would have me as a member".
I'm 56 and I've been retired for 11 years. and in those 11 years I've learned ONE great thing... I HAVE THE ABILITY TO MAKE GOD LAUGH ... I just tell him my plans, and the plan is to save this bike so I may put it on the "REGISTRY" then have some fun with it. AMEN

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« Reply #11 on: June 04, 2015, 08:28:38 AM »
Welcome from Indian Territory, Ok.  1947's my birth year &  a "perfect" restore just sounds right, though I'm currently butchering the heck out of my  old '57  frame! Rick C.

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« Reply #12 on: June 04, 2015, 09:55:42 AM »
Hey ... Thanx Guys for the warm welcome.
No disrespect intended Rick... just my kinda humor(Ha Ha) or maybe a feeble attempt to disguise my inter-struggle
between a search for knowledge and "Never joining a club that would have me as a member".
I'm 56 and I've been retired for 11 years. and in those 11 years I've learned ONE great thing... I HAVE THE ABILITY TO MAKE GOD LAUGH ... I just tell him my plans, and the plan is to save this bike so I may put it on the "REGISTRY" then have some fun with it. AMEN

GaryS 

Didn't take any!  Restoring these bikes 100% original is very difficult, as some of the early parts a very hard to find.  Enjoy what you have a get it running. 


BTW, did they finally close the dragstrip in Damascus,  75-80 Dragaway?
Rick

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« Reply #13 on: June 04, 2015, 12:45:40 PM »
Hey ... Thanx Guys for the warm welcome.
No disrespect intended Rick... just my kinda humor(Ha Ha) or maybe a feeble attempt to disguise my inter-struggle
between a search for knowledge and "Never joining a club that would have me as a member".
I'm 56 and I've been retired for 11 years. and in those 11 years I've learned ONE great thing... I HAVE THE ABILITY TO MAKE GOD LAUGH ... I just tell him my plans, and the plan is to save this bike so I may put it on the "REGISTRY" then have some fun with it. AMEN

GaryS 

Didn't take any!  Restoring these bikes 100% original is very difficult, as some of the early parts a very hard to find.  Enjoy what you have a get it running. 


BTW, did they finally close the dragstrip in Damascus,  75-80 Dragaway?

I haven't heard that old familiar Late Saturday Night thunder for quite some time. 
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« Reply #14 on: June 04, 2015, 01:10:17 PM »
It's a shame.  They probably built houses on top of it.  I liked running there, as you could coast back to the pits after making a pass.
Rick