Next project on my pre Spring to do list is the Simplex Copper Gator & the list is pretty extensive & ranging from building a leaf spring/ girder fork to adding a rear disc brake, with a bunch of stuff in the middle. Some of the mods are to prepare for the addition of a sidecar & others just 'cause I want to.
I've intended on making a folding pedal that would allow easier access to the kick start lever. The way it is now the right pedal & lever has to be positioned perfectly vertical to clear the kick lever...not a good thing in case of a kick back...oooch! The bike also has to be on the stand when starting because straddling the bike & kicking the lever can't be done...oow!
Problem solved by ebay search "folding bicycle pedal" 9/16" & perfectly solved my starting inconvenience for $15. this and a couple of minutes on the change out. The pedal has a spring lock trigger which holds the pedal securely when in use, but is easily unlatched to fold up. Since I have the same problem with the Harley Peashooter I ordered another. An irritating thing I've put up with for a couple of years now, solved so easily....don't ask. Rick C
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