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New before the hack..
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 3:06 am
by RangerG
Hello again!
My name is Garrett
I live in Chester County PA
I ride a 1948 Simplex
If you have Simplex or Cushman questions, or questions about vintage wiring on antique bikes, I can help.
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 9:49 am
by poppygene
Hey, Garrett! Glad we didn't lose you!
'48 Simplex, huh? How about a pic? I'd like to see the old gal!
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 1:40 pm
by RangerG
poppygene wrote:Hey, Garrett! Glad we didn't lose you!
'48 Simplex, huh? How about a pic? I'd like to see the old gal!
It's in the avatar now...computer challenged that I am..the GF told me how to shrink it to size...the avatar that is..
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2005 2:53 pm
by poppygene
Wow! That's gotta be a rare piece! Where'd you find it?
You know... you should post a pic in our Motorcycle Photo Gallery - there's a classification there for "All Other Makes." Your ride would be a perfect addition.
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2005 3:50 am
by RangerG
poppygene wrote:Wow! That's gotta be a rare piece! Where'd you find it?
You know... you should post a pic in our Motorcycle Photo Gallery - there's a classification there for "All Other Makes." Your ride would be a perfect addition.
Simplex Servi-Cycles are somewhat rare. I found this one in LA and had it crated up and shipped to PA.
I have done a fair amount of restoration work to it, including vintage wiring and connections. It has taken three first place trophys in 2004 in the antique class. I hope to take it to Oley this year for the Antique Motorcycle Club show.
Top speed is only 35 mph, but I am still having either an electrical cutout or carb issue that is plaguing me. After about a half hour ride, it wants to cut out. No rust particulate in the carb and still have a spark. Could be vapor lock but I have moved the fuel line away from anything hot. I have to let it cool off and then lean out the carb to get it started again..then rich it up when it gets going. I may just break down and purchase a new carb and have the magnets recharged in the flywheel.
It's a hoot to ride, and I get a lot of looks at shows when I ride it around. Sounds like an old outboard motorboat engine..
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2005 4:08 am
by XJRJohn
wow,thats one differant ride.nice job you done.oh and welcome to the site.xjrjohn
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2005 3:31 pm
by Loonette
Welcome! Hope you're having fun on the forums.
Cheers,
Loonette
Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 9:34 am
by Keyoke
to our site!
that sure is a nice bike you have there - i wish i had the know how to keep one of those classics on the road!
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 3:45 pm
by RangerG
Keyoke wrote: to our site!
that sure is a nice bike you have there - i wish i had the know how to keep one of those classics on the road!
I was lucky to have a dad that was a fabricator and mechanical engineer. I grew up with welding rigs, machine shop equipment, and mad fabricating skills... I can make almost any part from scratch if needed...some take a little longer than others. Small wonder that I'm an engineer...
