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oldschoolfool:
hi there,could someone tell me if skyway mags are made in the US or the UK. i only want to know as i have a  white set that says made in the uk.just curious really.

so whats the history.

also can  Simplex mags have their hubs retightened.ive got a set with loose hubs but with the riveted hubs cant see how they adjust.

any one any help??

dave

oldschoolfool:
ahhh!!,just read the post below about the uk skyways :idiot2:.
any news on the simplex's would be a help though.

Superkav:
One of the Burner guys on here should be able to help, try pm'ing Beard...or you could start a thread on the Burnerworld forum.

Simplex were a French made wheel and I don't think they offered the replacement bolt set like Skyway did. You could probably drill out the rivets and get some suitable bolts from B&Q to refit the hub. While you're at it you could give the hub plate a rub with some wet and dry to shine it up. That galvanised finish is just awful.

oldschoolfool:
cheers dude,will do! :)

rockinlumberjack:
I've restored my Simplex mags. The rear was like yours. I've replaced the rivets with bolts of the same diameter and tightened with nuts with Nylstop and they go well.

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