I left the servi cycle in as found condition replacing only the tubes and tires. Modified in the 1950s when farmer was looking for cheap transportation. Join facebook to connect with simplex servi cycle and others you may know. Daytona beach florida 2009 bike week motorcycle chopper cycle embroidered patch. I gave a warning that taking on a patch holder will become club business.
Well the time has come to sell the collection of servi cycles and parts. With a max speed of 40 mph, the 1947 beauty was restored in 2016. New simplex servi cycle 150 cc decal water slide fox grips. Simplex sometimes sounds like it should be a british make, but simplex motorcycles were produced in new orleans, louisiana. I purchased this motorcycle in 20 from the original owners son,it was a basket case at that time and was restored by wayne mahaffeyof alabama. For those of you that need help with simplex minibikes such as the compact sportsman you can contact mark casillas at 90148692 cell or 90828693 home. Halloweenthemed with an outlaw biker gang style from the hallows angels embroidered patch set. Find very cool embroidered biker patch designs for your motorcycle jacket and vest. Simplex servicycle motorized bicycle engine kit forum. Americas premier lightweight motorcycle wollard, gary l on.
All original barn find 1952 simplex servi cycle 125 model m. May 24, 2015 a family friend gave me this saturday when i came to admire his simplex servi cycle. Over the years the servi cycle relied on the same basic engine configurationa single cylinder aircooled 2stroke developing 2 hp, which can power the little bike to 40 mph. In the midfifties, western auto sold simplex cycles under the wizard brand name.
Unfollow simplex servi cycle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The simplex automatic holds quite a few claims to fame. Please be aware that most museums change their displays from time to time. Nos vintage motorcycle handlebar mount risers 5 x 78 chopper bobber triumph. Residing with its sole owner since 1964, the njbased simplex was built in alabama. Simplex servicycle, built from 1935 until the 1960s, was the only motorcycle manufactured in the south, and its simple design and low cost. Simplex servicycle the classic and antique bicycle exchange. Simplex servicycle, as used in ww2 motorcycles hmvf. At those kind of prices, a simplex servicycle may just be that one motorcycle your wife will let you wheel into the spare bedroom for your winter restoration project. Since the bikes live in the house, i thought they might as well have names. Aug 09, 2016 this feature is not available right now.
Simplex related things not covered by one of the boards below. Between 1935 and 1960, simplex made variations of the simplex servi cycle including the 19531960 simplex automatic. Simplex was the only motorcycle manufacturer located in the deep south for many years, until confederate motorcycles began production. John linson and i did a lot of research and talked to a lot of club members when choosing colors and fonts for the soa cut and shirts. He said that this would be a great start to me owning my own one day. A family friend gave me this saturday when i came to admire his simplex servicycle. The premium tires feature authentic tread designs and sidewall markings. Servi cycle mud flaps these are reproduced in all black rubber just like the originals. A rotary valve and only one crank bearing kept the weight down to 5 lbs.
When i saw the photos, i decided i had to check a little further into. This must be one of the best survivors in the country. It is not much bigger then a schwinn bicycle but is a real motorcycle not like a whizzer. On another note, i have my 1953 simplex automatic running well now. Nos rupp riders club patch mini bike snowmobile go kart. Were back hi all, sorry it took so long but i think i finely figured it out. Here you will find before, during and after photos of a number of my restorations along with other simplex items that may be. Simplex was the only motorcycle manufacturer located in the deep south for many years, until confederate motorcycles began. Feb 12, 2011 well, due to bobs failing health, i have taken over the simplexservi site. Americas premier lightweight motorcycle unknown binding 1990. Colors are the insignia, or patches, worn by motorcycle club members on cutoff vests to identify membership of their club and territorial location.
Simplex servi cycle antique motorcycle cheap motorcycles for sale. We know your biker patch is going on leather, thats why we have borders on all our biker patches to make them easy to be sewn on. Vintage schuylkill county pa mc drill team motorcycle jacket bike club harley. Motorcycle racing wall of death daredevil stunt daytona fl suicide club poster. Here you will find before, during and after photos of a number of my restorations along with other simplex items that may be of interest. Nos cycle news decal motorcycle race car hot rat rod original vintage. Simplex manufacturing corporation was an american manufacturer that made motorcycles from 1935 to 1975. Olegotee is showing his bike for restoration and describing it.
We as simplex owners are the ones who control how much these bikes are worth. Nov 14, 2017 i left the servi cycle in as found condition replacing only the tubes and tires. Servi cycle by simplex american motorcycles at the national motorcycle museum of australia. Associate editor dan strohl found this lightweight motorcycle at the fall hershey meet in 2007. The servi cycle first appeared in 1935, and changed little throughout its long production run. Wearing imrg patches page 2 indian motorcycle forum. Hailing from louisiana, it is said to be the only motorcycle brand ever based and. Meticulously restored by gene floyd of laughlin, nevada. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Blackwall simplex motorcycle tires are offered in several sizes. The machine offered here is an example of the servi cycle model h produced from january 1945 until september 1947 and has the right foot operated rear brake first introduced for 1945. Well the time has come to sell the collection of servicycles and parts. Simplex was the only motorcycle manufacturer located in the deep south. I like how the level of interest in simplex bikes has risen in recent years.
If for some reason you try to register and get rejected, send me a pm through this site and i will take care of it. See more ideas about motorcycle clubs, biker clubs. Parts inventory fit bobcat, pony, papoose, mm5a, jc5a, x50r, jc54, x54, se54, ss54, se74, se76, me74, me76. Year bike picture description 1921 1921 simplex mag engine 1922 1922 simplex veetwin. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. All original barn find 1952 simplex servi cycle 125 model m for sale walk around. Simplex servicycle military motorcycle 2 photographed at. Simplex motorcycle tires antique motorcycle tires coker tire. Simplex servi cycles could prove to be a good investment as well. Simplex servi cycle military motorcycle 2 photographed at the heidrick ag history center. Grumpy peddlers simplex servicycles, point pleasant, wv. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
Servi cycle patches,for harley davidson,by vtwin see more like this. Beginning in 1935, the simplex manufacturing corporation of new orleans made motorbikes, which were smaller and lighter than motorcycles. Most of my simplexes have names and are named after my brother and sisters who were born the same year the bike was produced. The stuff being pimped on ebay is homemade shit that disregards all of that. Antique motorcycles american motorcycles motorcycle tips motorcycle engine choppers for sale moped bike honda cb750 giant bikes vintage bikes. Simplex servicycle page 2 motorized bicycle engine kit forum. Between 1935 and 1960, simplex made variations of the simplex servicycle including the 19531960 simplex automatic. Google shared album 65 photos of cycles and parts sold as one lot only. Simplex servicycle presented as lot f16 at schaumburg, il. Gas tank decals these are the only 1952 tank decals that exist to my knowledge. This is an excellent tire for accurate motorcycle restoration projects.
Simplex stopped building the servi cycle in 1960 but continued to produce scooters, gokarts and lawn mowers powered by proprietary engines rather than their own. The simplex is rare much more rare then a cushman vespa or lambretta. Simplex automatic motorcycles for sale new and used. It also gives some cool historical info about the marque. Other american motorcycle collectibles for sale ebay. Original decal still in place, riginal seat, lear title. Get the best deals on other american motorcycle collectibles when you shop the largest online selection at. Simplex american made vintage motorcycle video walk around. The seller claims that many of the restoration parts came from wayne mahaffey of alabama, a recognized source for all thing simplex.
We did that research so no club felt disrespected or misrepresented. About the club vintage motor bike club we are dedicated to the preservation and restoration of motorized bicycles and scooters, and balloon tire bicycles of the past. Shop biker patches for motorcycle vests and jackets. I personally will never sell mine, i will leave that up to my children, it has too much of my familly history wrapped up in it for me to put a price on it. Servicycles were marketed through western auto stores as the wizard throughout the 1950s.
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