Simplex Stretch

[ndian22]

Some nice work Rick. Air cleaner, kick start & now the pinion cover on the engine housing all look great. Your stretch is going to be sweet. Rick C. 

[kartjockey]

Aren't those pinion covers nice?  Love the air intake set-up.  It's gonna be a head turner!

[tprice]

I read through the complete thread as I am going to use a GC 160. Nice work. I guess I missed where you said what the flywheel cover is made of. Did Wayne supply it? Aluminum pot? Ever what it is, it looks great. I'm a welder by trade and I am admiring your work. Good job. Did you happen to make a template of the motor plate? I read where Wayne was going to build a motor plate for the GC motors. I talked to him Friday and he has not. Wondering why if I'm a welder I was asking for template? Work out of town 6 and 7 days a week and it would certainly be a time saver. I am going to mirror your setup on my build. Copying someone's work is a compliment in my way of thinking. Good job Carryall. If ok I would like to pm you and ask some more questions. Thanks.

[Ricks]

The cover is an aluminum baking pan.  I removed the rolled edge on my disc sander.  

I am hoping to have the bike running soon. I am waiting on a set of tires, and I will assemble it and start it up.

Glad you like it!

Rick

[Ricks]

Built some front fender braces.  Since I like the curve of the late model style, I decided to see if I could bend the 3/4" x 1/8" flat bar like they did at the factory.

Well, what do you think? 

[Ricks]

Aren't those pinion covers nice?  Love the air intake set-up.  It's gonna be a head turner!

Sorry I missed this Tom.  Wayne's pinion cover is very nice!  Thanks for letting me know he had them available.

[pd]

"Built some front fender braces.  Since I like the curve of the late model style, I decided to see if I could bend the 3/4" x 1/8" flat bar like they did at the factory.

Well, what do you think?"

If ya hadn't said anything , I'da thought they were OEM .

Pete .

[Ricks]

Got my tires yesterday and got them mounted this morning.  Here is the bike on the ground.  It definitely feels larger.  I hope to get it up out of the basement and assembled for a test run some time next week.

[pd]

Lookin' good , Rick .

But for the seat ... It seems , from these pics , that the seat is too far forward .
And , the crash bar ground clearance seems a bit low , too .
Maybe it's just me ?

Pete .

[Ricks]

Lookin' good , Rick .

But for the seat ... It seems , from these pics , that the seat is too far forward .
And , the crash bar ground clearance seems a bit low , too .
Maybe it's just me ?

Pete .

It's just you!  Lol

The seat is in the stock position relative to the handlebars, but is forward a little in relation to the footpads.  This is caused by the neck stretch.  I may try moving the seat back an inch or two after I get to ride it.

 The crash bars are actually 1/2" higher than my other 2 bikes.  I think what is throwing the perspective off a little is the lack of a rear fender.  I have not had time to make a better one yet, so I may bolt on the one I did make last winter and run with that this summer.  I also am planning on a longer rear rack to take up some of the empty space.

[pd]

Ha . I had to look twice at the first pic , almost thought it was a La Ray .

And , the longer rack is a good idea .

Pete .

[Ricks]

OK Pete, I fitted up a fender.  It is just mocked in place for now, as I have to build a front mount.  I think this ties it together better.  I also laid the engine in there to fill out the look.

Seat height wound up being 34", about 4" higher than stock.

[pd]

AH , yes ... Much better definition .

And , maybe with the longer rack , you might leave the seat alone and have it look pretty good .

Pete .

[oil-lamp]

Looking good 

[ndian22]

Rick your definitely going to like riding your stretch & it's already looking good. The added length in wheelbase should make a dramatic improvement in ride & higher speed stability, important 'cause mid 50's to low 60's should be no problem with the power upgrade. I'm excited for you!

I sat looking at the photos this a.m. & the fenders make a huge improvement as will the addition of a rear rack (no pun intended) the higher seat position also allows enough room for a nice leather tool bag should one be so inclined to do so.

Ride & controls positioning is so personal that you would be wise to ride & adjust as you see fit...it's going to be a beauty when you lay on some color and polish. We all know your skill in making your Simplex builds stand out.

Rick C.