Simplex Servi Cycles. Made in New Orleans

[mikecuda]

I recently bought two early 1940's carcasses to bring back to life. I'm buying hard to find parts from guys throughout the Country. Also, Wayne down in Alabama has the good reproduction items.
I'll post up on this thread as I move forward.

 

[whizzerbug]

your off to a great start ,the only motorbike made in the south keep us posted on your progress

 

[Big Moe]

FUDGE, I REALLY WANT ONE OF THOSE.

 

[mikecuda]

FUDGE, I REALLY WANT ONE OF THOSE.

I wanted one for 20 years. Two recently came into my life unexpectedly and they were local within 1 hr. from my house. Insane! I'll be working hard on them to make them stellar. I'm installing the Predator 212cc engine with the Hemi head and the Stage 1 performance kit. It should go close to 50 mph, but I plan to just cruise on them. Too much time and money invested in them to wreck them. There are good you tube video out there. Check them out.

 

[mikecuda]

your off to a great start ,the only motorbike made in the south keep us posted on your progress

Check the you tube videos out using the Predator 212cc engine in them. Fairly easy.

 

[New Mexico Brant]

Look forward to seeing the progress Mike. Congratulations.

 

[mikecuda]

The original rear rack just came in from a guy down South and a new seat is coming in this week. BTW Here is the engine adapter plate Wayne makes for the predator engines. The two long ears on the plate are to mount the jackshaft for the belts.

 

[sworley]

My co-worker and her husband have two of them. Got one and the other just happened along shortly after. Sounds like how vintage bikes multiply!

 

[mikecuda]

Love it. I always wanted one. I'm on a mission in 2021. More updates to follow as I move forward on both bikes. I gotta get my other love done. Fresh out of the restoration shop with new metal and paint. 1 of 208 made in 1969.

 

[mikecuda]

My co-worker and her husband have two of them. Got one and the other just happened along shortly after. Sounds like how vintage bikes multiply!

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I scored an original headlight recently. Those 4" headlights really make the bike pop! I'm going to put one of these on the back end.