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The Breakroom => The Water Cooler => Topic started by: Divided he ad on July 21, 2008, 04:26:17 PM

Title: The Fontaine....The What???
Post by: Divided he ad on July 21, 2008, 04:26:17 PM

I thought you might like to see this? I am in no way into bikes and I can't ride one at all.... But that doesn't stop me from appreciating this.... ( look for the numberplate!)

The card reads:-  Fontaine 1904 400cc, Made by Emile Fontaine in La Havre, this is the sole surviving example of this make.

The front
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/dividedhead/Show%20photos/DSC01915.jpg)

The RHS
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/dividedhead/Show%20photos/DSC01914.jpg)

The LHS
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/dividedhead/Show%20photos/DSC01916.jpg)

The rear
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/dividedhead/Show%20photos/DSC01917.jpg)

The makers badge (and the pump of which I should of asked it's function?!?)
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/dividedhead/Show%20photos/DSC01918.jpg)

The engine
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll221/dividedhead/Show%20photos/DSC01919.jpg)

Obviously it was the stunningly shiny nickle plating that drew me to it....   8)  :o  ;D

Just thought this should be out there somewhere on tinternet!



Ralph.

Title: Re: The Fontaine....The What???
Post by: Brass_Machine on July 21, 2008, 04:59:45 PM

Oh my. That is a very tasty looking scooter. I like that. No idea what the pump is for though.

Eric

Title: Re: The Fontaine....The What???
Post by: Divided he ad on July 22, 2008, 02:54:24 AM

I just really liked the design and the shiny-ness of it  ;D

The pump will remain a mistery possibly until next years show!!

Glad you like it too  ;D

I know there are a lot of bike nuts out there  :D



Ralph.

Title: Re: The Fontaine....The What???
Post by: Rog02 on July 23, 2008, 12:49:15 AM

Quote from: Divided he ad on July 22, 2008, 02:54:24 AM

I just really liked the design and the shiny-ness of it  ;D

Ralph, we need to take up a collection and get you a set of blinders.  Attraction to bright and shiny bits and bobs can and will lead to early bankruptcy! ;)

Quote from: Divided he ad on July 22, 2008, 02:54:24 AM

The pump will remain a mistery possibly until next years show!!

My guess is that it is for the crank lubrication.  Notice the line runs down to a fitting in the crankcase approximately inline with the PTO bearing location.

Quote from: Divided he ad on July 22, 2008, 02:54:24 AM

Glad you like it too  ;D

Somebody spent many thousands of hours restoring that thing. 

Quote from: Divided he ad on July 22, 2008, 02:54:24 AM

I know there are a lot of bike nuts out there  :D

Ralph.

Not a bike nut but can appreciate a fine restoration.