SIMPLEX
Just purchased at an estate sale.
This is a 1954 Simplex according to the title but I did find a form hand filled out that said 1959.
The frame, fork, tank, fenders etc have just been stripped, primed and power coated at a cost of over $2,000. ***With one small exception, the bike looks brand new.
The clutch shoes are new, the brake shoes are new and the fork has new fittings and bushings.
The tires are new OEM Servi Cycle.
The engine appears good and it turns over with good compression.
Box of parts. Carb, fuel pump, mirror, new tail light lens and back plate. (Needs taillight fitting)
There is one hand grip but no throttle hand grip.
I’m not sure what else.
My intention is to finish the restoration and re-list the bike on ebay and sell the bike for it’s actual value. The purpose of this ad is for the members of Simplex Servi-Cycle club to view all the pictures and advice. The reserve price is outrageously high ($10,000) because I really don’t want to sell it until it’s finished.
Any other advice or comments from someone with knowledge about Simplex (no negative comments, please) would be appreciated.
The bike is in Walnut, CA (Los Angeles County)
My name is Stuart and my phone # is 909 239-6199
Now the *** (And I know I screwed up) When I got the bike it was on blocks. I put it on the ground and rolled it to my truck about 100 yds. (On the street and sidewalk) The tires are new and never had air in them. The front tire moved to one side and left the rim to roll on the sidewalk causing some small chips on the bottom edge on the rim. The bike was in 100% museum quality before that. Made me sick. The tire on the back remained flat and the rim is perfect.
I will ad additional remarks, comments, questions and answers to this listing as I get them.
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