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Re: Simplex Stretch
« Reply #15 on: October 06, 2015, 08:01:08 PM »
And , they might have even used them to attach the rear fender braces and rack supports ,  Tom . ;)

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Re: Simplex Stretch
« Reply #16 on: October 21, 2015, 08:30:00 AM »
I finished up the stretch, and made a new tank mount.  I now have 17 1/4" under the tank mount for the new motor.  I put a tank in and mocked up around where the rear fender will sit.  Looks pretty cool, and should have plenty of room to stretch the legs!

Next up is to lengthen the front forks.
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Re: Simplex Stretch
« Reply #17 on: October 21, 2015, 08:55:30 AM »
I don't know , Rick ...

You might just feel like you're on a High Wheeler when you're done , at least , compared to a stocker . ;)

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Re: Simplex Stretch
« Reply #18 on: October 21, 2015, 11:23:07 AM »
Any thoughts on moving the seat back a little. Maybe to give yourself a little more Leg room. I know on my streach the set will be moved as gar back as possible.

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Re: Simplex Stretch
« Reply #19 on: October 21, 2015, 12:53:10 PM »
Quote from: oil-lamp on October 21, 2015, 11:23:07 AM
Any thoughts on moving the seat back a little. Maybe to give yourself a little more Leg room. I know on my streach the set will be moved as gar back as possible.



When I get it on wheels and sit on it, then I will decide if the seat needs to move.
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Re: Simplex Stretch
« Reply #20 on: October 29, 2015, 07:14:17 AM »
Slow going on this project, as I am also working on one of my daughters rooms.  I have the front forks ready to weld up. I stretched them 3 1/4", which should give a stock look.  I think when people see this bike, they will know something is different, but they will be hard pressed to figure out what it is. 
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Re: Simplex Stretch
« Reply #21 on: October 29, 2015, 09:17:14 AM »
Once welded , you'll have a hard time tweaking those forks out of shape . ;)

Lookin' good .

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Re: Simplex Stretch
« Reply #22 on: October 29, 2015, 10:46:54 AM »
Quote from: pd on October 29, 2015, 09:17:14 AM
Once welded , you'll have a hard time tweaking those forks out of shape . ;)

Lookin' good .

Pete . :)

You said it Pete! I used .75 x .183 wall tube inside the 1".
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Re: Simplex Stretch
« Reply #23 on: October 31, 2015, 11:28:47 AM »
Makes me want to build something!  I will probably get after my Sportsman over the winter.
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Re: Simplex Stretch
« Reply #24 on: October 31, 2015, 01:07:17 PM »
You better get a move on , Tom . You guys are gonna be knee deep in snow before too long . ;)

It's 75° & cloudy here today .

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Re: Simplex Stretch
« Reply #25 on: November 02, 2015, 07:22:22 AM »
Hi Rick,

Vanguard 14-23hp would look nice sitting on that frame.
Dave

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Re: Simplex Stretch
« Reply #26 on: November 02, 2015, 07:23:30 AM »
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Re: Simplex Stretch
« Reply #27 on: November 02, 2015, 07:24:51 AM »
Kikker bike with vanguard.
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Re: Simplex Stretch
« Reply #28 on: November 02, 2015, 07:25:39 AM »
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Re: Simplex Stretch
« Reply #29 on: November 02, 2015, 07:32:22 AM »
Hi Dave!  I feel that would be way too much for a Simplex frame.  The Harley was built much stronger  than a Simplex, not to mention real motorcycle wheels, tires and brakes.

Is that your Harley?  I love it!  I bet that goes like a rocket ship.

How about the Kikker bike? Are they well built?

Did you get to Portland this year, as I didn't see you?
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