He did so on a 1903 California motorcycle, nearly identical to this machine. The 1905 Yale features a small displacement 90cc engine with an atmospheric intake valve and transmits power to the wheel v...

(Pads have been pushed back to stop rust patches on the discs whilst stored over winter. Hence the block of wood behind the brake lever)....

And cleaned with brush/ air pressure , looks slightly darker on edges after but removed all bugs and dust between layers....

Newlands Valley Pass, Buttermere, Honister Pass, Borrowdale Valley, Keswick and home. Heated socks, gloves and waistcoat needed today ...