Author Topic: Simplex 45-47 H Motor Build  (Read 21212 times)

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Re: Simplex 45-47 H Motor Build
« Reply #60 on: October 11, 2016, 07:48:07 PM »
Pete,

I'm already thinking about what I want to do next. Maybe I'll find something in Portland next year.

Dave

That's the spirit!  I always have at least one project bike waiting in the wings.
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Re: Simplex 45-47 H Motor Build
« Reply #61 on: October 11, 2016, 08:59:04 PM »
Pete,

I'm already thinking about what I want to do next. Maybe I'll find something in Portland next year.

Dave

That's the spirit!  I always have at least one project bike waiting in the wings.

Must be nice , Dave . Good you're planning on Portland and another project .

Rick , I always seem to have another project waiting in the wings , too . Only mine happens to be the same project .

Pete . :)
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Re: Simplex 45-47 H Motor Build
« Reply #62 on: October 17, 2016, 03:06:29 PM »
Hi all,

Got the bike running this weekend. Here is a video of my first ride.
Not sure how well the video is. I have a better one but I don't think it will post.
If you'd like the better one, email me and I will send it to you.
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Re: Simplex 45-47 H Motor Build
« Reply #63 on: October 17, 2016, 03:10:00 PM »
This video is a little better
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Re: Simplex 45-47 H Motor Build
« Reply #64 on: October 17, 2016, 03:25:12 PM »
Good going , Dave . :)

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Re: Simplex 45-47 H Motor Build
« Reply #65 on: November 14, 2016, 01:43:43 PM »
Hey,

I buttoned up the wiring last weekend and now I have lights.
About the only thing left is to hang the decals.  :)
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Re: Simplex 45-47 H Motor Build
« Reply #66 on: November 14, 2016, 02:41:43 PM »
That looks about like my headlight brightness .

Not bright enough to see where you're going , but just enough for others to see where you are .

I have to figure that the factory thought there would never be any kind of 'obstruction' while night riding . ;)

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Re: Simplex 45-47 H Motor Build
« Reply #67 on: November 14, 2016, 04:06:04 PM »
I know what you mean. I've been looking at replacing the tail light bulbs with LEDs. Got a couple on order... We will see how that goes.
I already have an LED for the headlight but I would have to HACk the reflector to make that work. If i can find a replacement reflector I would give that a try... Still thinking about that.
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Re: Simplex 45-47 H Motor Build
« Reply #68 on: November 14, 2016, 05:27:47 PM »
Seems  I recall someone found that a Harbor Freight light reflector would work .

Here's the thread : http://www.simplexservi-cycle.com/index.php?topic=1343.msg11818#msg11818

He uses a battery to power the light , but said the reflector was a good fit .

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