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Motorcycle Discussions => Identify these bikes! => Topic started by: Racepres on July 26, 2012, 06:09:08 PM

Title: Need chassis ID help
Post by: Racepres on July 26, 2012, 06:09:08 PM

New here and Hope someone knows what this poor neglected thing might be

Besides about to be rescued!!
Thank you
RP

Title: Re: Need chassis ID help
Post by: cardan on July 26, 2012, 11:29:33 PM

Now here's something unusual. It's either a Servi-Cycle or a Simplex, which were built in New Orleans from the mid 1930s into the early 1960s. The name changed in 1952, but the design didn't. They looked very similar over this period, so you'll have to do some research to find out exactly what you've got. The base model used belt drive, either direct from the motor with no clutch (just like a veteran!), or with a centrifugal clutch mounted up high under the bottom of the seat spring. Some models were said to use a Villiers engine/gearbox.

Leon

Title: Re: Need chassis ID help
Post by: Racepres on July 27, 2012, 04:53:12 PM

Thank you very much!
My brother in law is considering saving it from it's current fate!
Now, I suspect he will in fact "go for it"
Thanks again
RP