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illMATTic

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New member from MI
« on: January 01, 2013, 05:11:52 PM »
Hey guys. I just picked up a new toy. I was told it is a 56. The guy had everything blasted but just sprayed the whole thing with bed liner in a can. It looks like crap. It is missing all of the trans, clutch and drivetrain. It does have the original engine but its toast.


The number on the engine is M22232B

Where is it located on he frame?

Thanks, MATT

Here it is as purchased.

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Re: New member from MI
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2013, 05:27:35 PM »
The number is under the neck for the forks.
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Re: New member from MI
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2013, 05:30:45 PM »
Also are the footboards feet? Looks different and welcome.
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Re: New member from MI
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2013, 05:40:39 PM »
Thanks. Ya those are feet. I have the original pads. The feet will be taking a walk.
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Re: New member from MI
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2013, 05:56:12 PM »
Post a few more pictures. What is wrong with the engine?  Do you have the cylinder and crankshaft for it?

 That wheel sheave looks like it is from a whizzer.
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Re: New member from MI
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2013, 06:33:17 PM »
It is a whizzer sheave. Are these OK for 6 HP and higher speed?

I have the piston, cylinder, block, and crank. The block has been hacked on, the crank is garbage, but thpiston andnd cylinder look ok. I think the main bearing spun and got hot.

I think I want to do a Honda clone. I did get a brand new comet CVT with the purchase.
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Re: New member from MI
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2013, 07:40:48 PM »
The number on the frame appears to be 13909
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Re: New member from MI
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2013, 09:13:41 PM »
Welcome Matt . :)

And the fun begins . ;)

What part of Michigan are you in ?
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Re: New member from MI
« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2013, 05:17:18 AM »
I am in Saginaw.

Any thoughts as to the year of this bike?
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Re: New member from MI
« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2013, 05:29:10 AM »
The frame is indeed a 1956, but I believe the engine is from a 1957 model.  With Simplex, nothing is ever written in stone.
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Re: New member from MI
« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2013, 10:23:32 AM »
"I am in Saginaw. "

Originally , we're from the Grand Rapids area . We are retired and now live in our motor home and host different campgrounds . North in the Summer and South in the Winter kind of thing .
I bought a bunch of parts from the Saginaw area for a 1989 Yamaha XT350 dual sport , that I built a few years ago .
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Re: New member from MI
« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2013, 12:50:58 PM »
My name is Tom.  I live in Midland!  We'll have to meet sometime.
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Re: New member from MI
« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2013, 02:00:12 PM »
Quote from: kartjockey on January 02, 2013, 12:50:58 PM
My name is Tom.  I live in Midland!  We'll have to meet sometime.

Cool man. I was just there for the ball drop down town. It was so cold by beers were freezing as I was drinking them.  :o

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Re: New member from MI
« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2013, 02:28:56 PM »
" It was so cold by beers were freezing as I was drinking them. "

'Proof' that you needed something with a bit more antifreeze .  ::)
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