Picked up a Simplex Servicycle

[dw1973]

Can't wait to get this one going...debating Honda GC190 or GX200 for power plant. Anyone on here have one of these engines on theirs? Would like to see the set up.

Dave

 

[5horsebriggs]

pretty cool! are you set on Honda? whst bout a pred?

 

[Neck]

How about......A GC160

Or an EC10

 

[07Motorboy]

Cool. You could get a new Predator for $100. They are Honda clones, and I hear they pack a punch. Might be better off. :shrug:

 

[derekbmn]

Dave.....you certainly have a knack for picking up cool and unique bikes....that is a fact. :thumbsup:

 

[Txpowdercoater]

I would go for any old motor, I know a predator would get you riding faster but boy howdy that sure would great with an old lawson or an old single cyl like pictured above.

 

[dw1973]

How about......A GC160

Or an EC10

I have seen one with a GC160. The 2 stroke EC10 makes about 3-4hp - wonder if they wake up after the governor is disconnected? Would like to have about 7hp to cruise around at 35mph without having to use full throttle.

 

[Brooklyn Bob]

Dave, you got yourself another nice one!

 

[WLB]

What kind of engine was in those originally?

 

[dw1973]

What kind of engine was in those originally?

125cc Simplex 2 stroke

 

[dw1973]

Dave, you got yourself another nice one!

Thanks....Picking up another one soon - an all original runner.

 

[dw1973]

Dave.....you certainly have a knack for picking up cool and unique bikes....that is a fact. :thumbsup:

Thanks man - It's the hunt that I really like. I dig bikes from the 40's - 60's.

 

[james c]

get in touch with wayne mahaffey, he has the engine plate all made up and they bolt right in. ive got pics in my album

 

[james c]

ps, the powell is still in my storage container, its been on my to do list, do you still have the simplex sportsman? id like to see any updates on the resto

 

[dw1973]

get in touch with wayne mahaffey, he has the engine plate all made up and they bolt right in. ive got pics in my album

Thanks for the pics. What is your top end with that set up?

I will see Wayne next week at a vintage bike show.

 

[dw1973]

ps, the powell is still in my storage container, its been on my to do list, do you still have the simplex sportsman? id like to see any updates on the resto

Still have the 63 Sportsman. The plan is to get it restored this winter.

I am picking up a 58 Sportsman complete with rebuilt motor. I was told these are very hard to find.

 

[rollin2]

I like those simplex bikes ! Good score!!

 

[Sinner70]

wicked cool. :thumbsup: