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ROVER Forecar
Specifications
1904 - 1906
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
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| 4 h.p., chain-driven | 3 1/4 h.p., belt-driven |
| Frame | |
| Special ROVER - design | |
| Frame Size | |
| 21 in. | 23 in. |
| Engine | |
| Water-cooled, 4 h.p. | Air-cooled, 3 1/4 h.p., Gear, 5 1/2 to 1. |
| Radiator | |
| Special design, worked on Thermo syphon system, which has proved the best for this purpose. | -- |
| Clutch | |
| Our own special design. Runs on ball bearings when free; devoid of all end thrust when driving or when engine is stopped and the machine running down hill. | -- |
| Transmission | |
| From engine clutch to gear case, and thence to back wheel by roller chains of special strength. | Belt. |
| Gear | |
| Two-speed Gear; Special "Rover" design. | -- |
| Silencer | |
| Special design, fitted forward of engine, most efficient. | |
| Tank | |
| Fixed in top of frame, containing petrol and lubricating oil, separated by a double partition. | |
| Petrol Capacity | |
| Sufficient for 200 miles. | Sufficient for 120 to 150 miles. |
| Accumulator and Coil Case | |
| Fixed under front seat, contains two accumulators and a high-speed trembler coil. The accumulators and coil are all securely held in position. | |
| An electric two-way switch is fitted on the steering wheel. | An electric switch is fitted on the handle-bar. |
| Controls | |
| The right-hand forward lever on top tube governs the ignition, while the left-hand forward lever works the throttle. The right-hand rear lever actutes the two-speed gear, and the exhaust valve lifted by handle on steering wheel. | The right-hand lever on top tube controls the ignition, while the left-hand lever works the throttle. The left-hand inverted lever on handle-bar actutes the exhaust valve lifter. |
| Brakes | |
| Special new design on front double band brake, worked by a foot lever on the right side, and a very powerful double acting back band brake, worked by a long hand lever on the right-hand side of the machine. This lever is fitted with a rack and catch to hold the brake in action. | Front double band brake worked by a foot lever on the right side. Back rim brake, worked by the right-hand inverted lever on handle-bar. |
| Wheels | |
| 26 x 2 1/2 in. | Back, 26 x 2 1/4 in., side 26 x 2 in. |
| Bearings extra large. | |
| Tyres | |
| To order. | |
| Seat | Saddle |
| Brooks’ B100 saddle. Pan or Bucket seat to order. | Brooks' B100. |
| Footboards | |
| Two comfortable rubber covered footboards are fitted, brought well back to facilitate mounting. | -- |
| Carrier and Stand | |
| -- | New and improved design, made by ourselved. An excellent article. |
| Body | |
| Special pattern, coach-built, very roomy, firmly fixed, and comfortably sprung. | Roll edge, cane built, firmly fixed and comfortably sprung. |
| Upholstered in dark green or dark red. Apron to match. | |
| Outfit | |
| Large tool bag, fitted with full assortment of tools and spare parts. | |
| Extreme Length | |
| 8 ft. 9 in. | |
| Extreme Width | |
| 3 ft. 9 1/2 in. | |
| Price | |
| £ 85 | £ 65 |
| A l l i n f o r m a t i o n s w i t h o u t g u a r a n t e e | |
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