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Check out this bad boy!
« on: October 19, 2017, 07:17:36 PM »
Seems that my first Simplex is a good one! 1940ish G model. It's a fairly complete bike not missing much. Won't be to hard to get together. I'm trying to load pics if anyone is interested in pics of it you can text me (209)993-5305 I'm in California. Or go search @klassiccycles on Instagram.

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Re: Check out this bad boy!
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2017, 07:21:03 PM »
Welcome! Reduce the size of the pictures and you can fit 8 photos in one post.
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« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2017, 07:22:21 PM »
I'm in the process of trying to reduce the size of the pics. They are in my phone and well I'm having problems!

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« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2017, 07:27:39 PM »
Welcome ... Nice find .

We like pics . Maybe you need a smaller phone . LOL ;)

Pete . :)
Goes around , Comes around . :)

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« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2017, 07:29:54 PM »
Here's a screenshot off my Instagram.

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« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2017, 07:31:46 PM »
Couple more pics.

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« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2017, 07:16:52 AM »
That's a weird place for a brake pedal?¿ No wonder it has a front brake setup. I wouldn't want to be using it. Search eBay for the lights just stay away from the ones that want a Kings ransom for their junk. Look you can find a deal.

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« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2017, 08:22:35 AM »
Evidently the older ones had a heel brake.  You get used to it like if you have a heel/toe shifter.  Just takes a while.

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« Reply #8 on: October 30, 2017, 07:42:32 PM »
Posting some pics for Mike.  He has been in contact with Wayne and he thought this bike was an early 1940.  Engine number is G26104x.   I had him look where the frame number would be just in case there happen to be one and although it has the plate underneath it hasn't any number stamped there.

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« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2017, 07:46:52 PM »
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« Reply #10 on: October 30, 2017, 07:51:44 PM »
And more.

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« Reply #11 on: October 30, 2017, 07:56:46 PM »
I like the head light stamped with Servi-cycle.  Gotta love that.

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« Reply #12 on: October 30, 2017, 08:21:34 PM »
The more I look at this bike the more I notice it has a lot going on.  Wondering if it was border line a no clutch ride but either left the factory with the "new" clutch or perhaps someone added it.  It looks like it has the throttle/decompression mechanism like a direct drive.  Engine number is confusing but maybe engine was changed.  More of a later G.    Cool nice ride!

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« Reply #13 on: October 30, 2017, 09:21:06 PM »
Thanks for posting the pics! There is a correction to the engine number. The correct number is G2604x. I'm having fun with this bike,and have yet to find someone who didn't want to help me out with it. You guys are a great group!

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« Reply #14 on: October 31, 2017, 03:17:27 AM »
Thanks for that correction.  Now everything begins to fit.!!