| 1903 California
specifications |
Not a very common machine in Australia, but there are a few
similar surviviors in the US. Although my machine has been mucked around with over the
years, the original specs were:
| Engine: |
1 1/2 hp California, Patented R.C. Marks Sept 30,
1902 |
| Lubrication: |
Oil in separate cup on top of motor |
| Ignition: |
Batteries in box above rear wheel, with
"Dow-Port" coil in tank |
| Carburettor: |
California patented wick carburettor in front
of tank |
| Transmission: |
Direct belt |
| Frame: |
Cycle type, with leading link fork |
| Wheels: |
Wooden rims for 28x1 1/2 "singles" type tyres |
| Brakes: |
Atherton coaster rear, Duck roller brake at
front |
| Tanks: |
Single tank for fuel, also holding coil and
carburettor. |
| Builder: |
California Motor Company, 2212 Folsom St, San
Francisco |
| Original Finish: |
Black frame and tank? Wheel rims with blue
centres |
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