| Perhaps you might be able to solve the mystery! The Photos are of an unknown make of single cylinder Motorcycle manufactured in the early1900's. Wheels are 24" outside diameter, 36 spoke construction, equipped with 28 x 2 tires. The Schebler Carburetor has obviously been spliced on in attempt to improve performance. The ignition coil is marked "THE DOW PORT ELECTRIC COMPANY, BRAINTREE MASS." The right hand twist grip controls the spark advance and the left hand twist grip controls the throttle. Turning this grip past idle shuts off power to the coil. A unique fork and slide arrangement transmits the control from the handlebars to the head stock. The brass pulley on the engine transmits power to the rear wheel via a round leather belt. The gas/oil tank and battery box are both constructed out of sheet brass which is rivited every 1/2 inch then soldered. The interesting frame construction as well as spring fork testifies that this was not a "home built". A few of the bolts were removed and the threads were checked. U.S. sizes 5/16-18 and 1/4-24 were found and would probably indicate that this is of U.S. manufacture or at least made with U.S. machinery. If you have any information on this bike at all, email me at [email protected] |
