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Old 07-19-2008, 03:20 PM
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Default Re: History of the Simpson Racers

Hi Egore, I'm glad you like my bikes!

I have, on a couple of occasions recieved what I feel to be the supreme complement, and that is when an old guy (old enuf to know what he thinks he's seeing), tells me, "you really did a nice job restoring that bike, how long did it take you?"

That will NEVER happen enough times for me to get tired of hearing it (Smile).

Yes WhizzerUSA has made the decision to not sell kits, and I encourage everyone who wants one to call Whizzer, and request as many as they would be willing to buy, so the company will get a chance to know the market.

The bike with the long rake.....Hmmmm yes! I was trying to figure out what the Model 10 should look like and had her chopped to a 26 degree rake, and 3 inches lower than the 08 model.

Well that bike has been dis-assembled, and is out in the shed awaiting a new life. AND I have determined a new life for that rusty trooper.

How about, I put a mildly warmed-up Whizzer in her, Powder coat in a Robin's egg Blue ( like a Pope Racer wifey liked), letter it in black, and give it to my wife? She likes autoclutch, so that's the way it would be.

What I have NOT decided yet, is whether to go "Racer" or "motorcycle". To me, motorcycle means front fender, full rear, toolbox , and package rack, saddlebags, and also full lites.

Both models get a license plate, and a toolbox (with the electrics in it) and a leather toolbag. I also intend to match the Wheels and Sheave, tho I may test a new black wheelset on her bike.

In a way I get the best of both worlds, my origional prototype, after 3 chop-sessions, comes back to life as a gift, and I can still ride it if I want to?

I have already bought a bike, and dismantled it, selling it off for the drivetrain, and had accquired a 99 but a local young rider wanted it badly so he's paying small payments till he can have his bike. I put the NE kit on it, no wc-1's leave my shop till upgraded.

I hope Whizzer will decide to sell kits again soon, but who knows?

Mike
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