MadModder
The Breakroom => The Water Cooler => Topic started by: Divided he ad on July 21, 2008, 04:26:17 PM
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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.
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Oh my. That is a very tasty looking scooter. I like that. No idea what the pump is for though.
Eric
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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.
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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! ;)
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.
Glad you like it too ;D
Somebody spent many thousands of hours restoring that thing.
I know there are a lot of bike nuts out there :D
Ralph.
Not a bike nut but can appreciate a fine restoration.