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WWII Military Motorized Bikes? Anyone???
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antique-rider
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I'll post some new pics in a couple days, but the best for now is the website: http://www.servi-cycle.com/ lots of info there
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bill green
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Hi all I just figured out in 1982 I had A simplex with no motor .Didnt know what it was and gave it to the kid down the street .That was dumb ( live on ) Bill Green
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butch27
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With the price of gas I think more people will be riding some form of motored bikes. I'll be riding mine IF the law lets me.LOL
As others have said, the Simplex is the closest thing to a motorized bike whose use is documented by the US military. 654 were delivered in 1942-43, primarily for paratrooper use. An improved version was supplied in the early fifties. In 1957, motorcycles were taken off the US military TO&E, not to return until 1982.
Now, one can debate whether a Whizzer would fall under the category of "motorcycle", but an olive-drab painted Whizzer at a car show isn't much documentation. As popular as the Whizzer is, one would think that evidence of military use would be common knowledge among Whizzer enthusiasts. JMO.
Now, one can debate whether a Whizzer would fall under the category of "motorcycle", but an olive-drab painted Whizzer at a car show isn't much documentation. As popular as the Whizzer is, one would think that evidence of military use would be common knowledge among Whizzer enthusiasts. JMO.
Dave Beck
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butch27
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Wow : IS that beautiful! Never thought of white on one. I was thinking black, but that is pretty.
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MotorbikeMike
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Very Nice Dave!!!
That little red and gray bike came in not running, had a shorted key switch, I got that cleared, but it's owner wanted me to adjust the Tillitson carb, and get it running right.
BUT the ratchet was worn and would cam off center, so that I could not kick it adequately. The owner was supposed to locate a ratchet, and then bring it back to me, tho I've not seen him, been a month or two, maybe ratchets are hard to find?
Your bike is sure pretty, I was looking forward to riding this one, even tho I've heard that they are less powerful than a Whizzer, do you like riding yours?
Mike
Very Nice Dave!!!
That little red and gray bike came in not running, had a shorted key switch, I got that cleared, but it's owner wanted me to adjust the Tillitson carb, and get it running right.
BUT the ratchet was worn and would cam off center, so that I could not kick it adequately. The owner was supposed to locate a ratchet, and then bring it back to me, tho I've not seen him, been a month or two, maybe ratchets are hard to find?
Your bike is sure pretty, I was looking forward to riding this one, even tho I've heard that they are less powerful than a Whizzer, do you like riding yours?
Mike
Dave Beck
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Mike,
I rides super, low on power but smooth, nice seat handles great. My whizzer with the quenton modified cylinder will out perform it bad. I think if the simplex had a reed valve setup instead of the rotary valve they would have performed much better.
Over all it is a nice piece of motorbike history. It is well made, simple, smooth ride.
By the way it is for sale now. $5,000.00 or interesting trades considered.
Dave
I rides super, low on power but smooth, nice seat handles great. My whizzer with the quenton modified cylinder will out perform it bad. I think if the simplex had a reed valve setup instead of the rotary valve they would have performed much better.
Over all it is a nice piece of motorbike history. It is well made, simple, smooth ride.
By the way it is for sale now. $5,000.00 or interesting trades considered.
Dave
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