Few things in life impress as much as a 1950 Vincent Rapide. Shown by Steve Ebbs of Boca Raton, Fla. |
Dual front brakes, but only the left-side cable goes all the way to the lever. The left cable lifts a bridge that pulls a separate cable up on each side. |
1922 Gillet Herstal Touriste, made in Belgium. Two-wheel brakes, front suspension, belt drive, gasworks lighting. Shown by Noel Pauwels of Davie, Fla. |
Six! 1979 Honda CBX motor actually is no wider than rider's legs. Shown by Rick Deluague. |
Made in New Orleans, the 1937 Simplex Special Deluxe had a kick start lever, belt drive, centrifugal clutch, but no gearbox. Shown by Schultz Bros. of Lake Worth, Fla. |
I've seen a few Simplex bikes, but never heard one running. Nice selection of photos, too.
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