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WesV

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New Guy from Western Kentucky
« on: June 11, 2020, 04:51:47 AM »
Im new here and new to Simplex. I recently acquired what i believe to be a 52 model bike? (Frame #05241) with maybe a 55 model engine? (Engine # M17027B) This is just going by the registry numbers maybe someone here can verify?  I do know it was repainted several years ago and i am planning to completely restore the bike, maybe start on it this winter.

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Re: New Guy from Western Kentucky
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2020, 06:33:49 AM »
Welcome Wes . :)

Your bike looks to be in excellent condition .
It might not take too much to make it a show piece .
Good luck . ;)

Pete . :)
Goes around , Comes around . :)

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Re: New Guy from Western Kentucky
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2020, 06:34:37 AM »
Hi Wes, welcome aboard!  That is a great bike to start with, looks complete.  Those Harbor Freight welding carts are really nice for the money!
Rick

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Re: New Guy from Western Kentucky
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2020, 09:49:10 AM »
Thanks, and yes the bike is complete and runs just needs fresh paint and decals. I don't think the tank decals are correct if it is a 52' model from what i can find.

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Re: New Guy from Western Kentucky
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2020, 07:16:38 PM »
Wash and wax!  Then get it dirty again at Portland.  Glad you joined up!