MOTORING
SUPPLEMENT
·OF
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
Saturday, the 2nd. February, 192€.
Being the Official Organ of the Hongkong, Automobile Association).
LOCAL MOTOR NOTES & NEWS
a prolific
Locs! motorists tell us that level and these are there is a tendency amongst source of solo skids. Their lines knife edges, which drivers in Hongkong to partially develop deflate their tyres in order cut
our
tyres. and
their
to obviate skidding. With a view coolies bound us off the road to ascertaining whether this while they paint pretty white practice is to be commended, we lines on the track." "approached the local representa-
tive
of the Dunlop Rubber Nowadays, says this corres- Company (China) Ltd., who pondent, a run from Shaukiwan informed us that experience shows to town is a very serious basi- under-inflation to be one of the ness, which might easily take main causes of tyre trouble. In from a half to a whole day. "We all tyres, the greatest friction first of all strike that lovely patch occurs in the centre of the side by the Taikoo Sugar Refinery. wall, and excessive flexibility where the P. W. D., the Trams
this
of
tyre and the Electric Company appear: Part
the in increases the friction and con- to be engaged in a fierce com- sequent liability to tyre trouble.petition to see who shall have Owners should therefore pag the honour of tearing up most particular attention to this matter of the road. with the result that i
shell- and make sure that their tyres the place looks like are at all times correctly inflat-cratered No-Man's Land. Then. a red gate, whichi we get to ed.
always
down. to be Sces
watch innumerable
bafore
the
In this connection, we are in-and we formed that the correct inflation trucks shoot by
pressure for the various sizes oflautocrat in charge lifts the gate tyres generally in use areas and allows us to do a huge bound follows:-
# Section
31
Maximum
Tyre Land
Prussure
over the railway lines, which are
at least six inches above the level!
of the road."
DODGE CAR USED TO TRANSPORT BEARS.
RUNNING COST OF A CAR.
Some Interesting Comparative Figures.
MATERIAL
AREAS ON ABOVE FIGURE REPRESENT THE RELATIVE AMOUNTS PAID FOR THE FACTORS ENTERING INTO THE COST OF OPERATING A MOTOR CAR.
Here's a problem for psycholo- approximately 10 cents a mile. zists. Every time the, moterist. Of this only 18 cents a mile was buys gaseline to run his ear, he paid for gasolina, and 0:3-of a incurs an additional expense cent smile for oil and other between four and five times that lubricants. of the gasoline for the time that
fuel is used Yet, when the price
of gas is raised-there's a bowl
That meant a cost of 7.9 cents
a mile for operation, maintenance
A year's study of the various and depreciation of the auto- expenses entering into the total
mobile.
cost of operating an automobile Labour for repairing the cATS beer: completed by the amounted to 1.9 cents, while 3.2 R. R. B. Pearson, Colonel where he captured the bears that way been subdued by their motor bask M Idaho Bill," who is seen he gave to the President. trip across country. They will Empire Companies, whose head- cents went for repair material, be turned over to the National quarters are at Bartlesville. Okla. including tires. The item of above, rolled into the White
A fleet of from 500 to 600 depreciation, which is often for President Coolidge enjoyed the Zoological Park. "We pricecd." he continues, House a few weeks ago to present
The Dodge Brothers car used passenger cars and trucks are gotten in figuring mileage cost, "until we reach North Point. President Coolidge with a brace presentation ceremony immense-
nasty of wild bears. He had them with 17. Known as a man who seldom is delivering the bears made 4.000 operated by these companies in amounted to 28 cents a mile. 214 350 lbs. 35 the. Here they have some
most substantial gates him, outside in a Dodge Brothers smiles, he enjoyed the antics of miles on this particular trip from the mid-continent, oil and gas This depreciation charge, secu
mulated over the life of the car, the besra with 400 lbs. 40 lbs. and
all of the Mexico and has made a total of fields. dusky gentleman inside screen commercial car.
Mr. EL Peck, superintendent added to the amount received 600 lbs. 30 lbs.jand a
"Colonel Bill" has long made enthusiasm of a school boy. over 100,000 miles in exploration 850 lbs. 50 lbs. regulates the truck traffic with a
There is no doubt about the and hunting trips andertaken by of ante equipment, finds that the when the old car is sold, could be cost, including depre- used to purchase a rew car, Mr. or 416 1200 lbs. 70 lbs. whistle and a red flag. After at his home in the West, moving
for these cars was Pack figures... 1700 lbs. 80 lbs, least a quarter of an hour's wait, further and further into the wilds bears being wild. They carry the Colonel. And these trips average the gates lift and we bump into as settlement has forced him from numerous marks of combat with have been in the wildest and ciation,
lives horses and cattle in the wilds of roughest parts of the United We are also informed that holes beside the rails. The next his preserves.
drag" quarter-of-an-hour's stop occurs a down in the mountains of Mexico, Mexico. Their spirit has in no States and Mexico. under-inflation causes and this directly affects petrol hundred yards further on, where consumption. As tyre and petrol another system of flag and whistle are the principal items in econo-signalling combined with red mical car maintenance, the above gates, holds us up. Once past question should be of vital interest here, we get a clear run to the to all car owners.
105
120 135
or 5*
The Dunlop Rubber Company China) Ltd., has now moved into new local offices: c/o Messrs. Shewan, Tortes and Company.
Yacht Club, where we encounter isome more gates and railway lines about a foot above the road. on the side."
After this," says our motor-
He now
BATTERIES URGED.
MOTOR-CYCLE LAW.
Appeal for Considerate Driving.
A poster, briefly explaining the f A
'SOME” BIKE.
ANOTHER "SOLE SPECIMEN.”
Experience shows that battery heretofore inadequate'iù outlying ignition has proved successful in sections are to be materially all territories where it has been improved in the very near future. losed and it seems that the proper As a result, the number of iso- Bencfit to Car Users.
time has arrived to give to lated places in which any possible
We have received the following only The majority of members of automobile users in all parts of inconvenience affects
law as it relates to brakes, silen-letter for publication in the the National Automobile Cham- the world the benefits that result small number of users in ex-
cers, number plates, and lights on Supplement from standardization on the tremely remere sections, will be- ber of Commerce, U.S. A., feel-
come more limited, whereas the motor-cycles, has been issued by Sir.-May I put forward my 8 ing that the careful and intell- modern system of ignition.
stand-the British Auto-Cycle Union, h.p. "Bat "as a sole specimen in of batteries has marked benefits from
to this Colony? It arrived soon igent users of cars throughout! Servicing
after Noah, and äs for travelling where its stocks are located and ing friend, "we can run straight the world are hest served if the greatly de reloped during the lastardization that are derived in and copies have been sent
Police Club, where whence delivery can be promptly to the
railway lines, effected. We understand that the
instead full benefits resulting from stand-few years as a result of hetter or lower costs to a large number of every member. the Company now carries of being above the road, dip ardization can be achieved, re-ganization and supervising opera-owners of automobiles, im- The union appeals to members, why, I find it necessary to push There commend the use of battery tions in most countries. It has be- meditately reflect the advantage in their own interests and the it around corners and carry it, comprehensive stock of cord into six-inch trenches.
be sure that their machines are little faster than this, but is car- motor-cycle covers, being the are four of these trenches, and ignition on all automobiles ship-e me more accessible as well as batteries of regardless of locality interests of all motor-cyclists, to through controls. It might be a
facilities and boundaries. : more efficient; and
property equipped in the above tainly fast enough to convince only Company locally able to owing to their various twists and ped abroad after July 1, 1924.
respects, and to drive at all times the owner that he should sell it supply tyres of this type.
curves it is a miracle if a solo
with care and consideration for quickly to escape a horrible death. machine gets past without falling
jothers. It is pointed out that Only to-day my doctor told me every motor-cycle must have two that it is straining my heart by independent brakes in good work carrying the combination up ing order, and each capable of though the Garden Road control locking the wheel to which it is I shall find it hard to part with applied. It is usual for one brake the old bus. One gets such a to act on the front wheel and the thrill after greasing the speed- ather on the rear wheel, but it is fometer needle and filing up with permissible for both brakes to act 3,000,000 U.P.-to find one can Fon the one wheel, front or rear, simply fly past a taxi.
provided that they act independ-
If we are to believe a local in and throwing the rider. Last of motor-egelist, Hongkong motor-all, we come to dear old Queen's ists are
a long-suffering race. Road East, which is in a terrible He says
they put up with state. I suppose the P.W.D. will trucks and senseless pedestrians, one day attend to this road, and adds that the trams which at present is nearly as bad also
responsible for as the Taikoo Sugar Refinery a multitude of motorists" blasphe jhit. Once free of this spot, all is mies. in this connection, he well. But you can take my word writes: They let their lines for it that the motorist is indeed grow either three inches above or glad when he has come through dip three inches below the road this series of mazes in safety."
are
DODGE CARS.
Popular with the Public
HOUSE ON WHEELS.
At Paris Motor Show.
It is evident, from the expre-
One of the striking novelties: sions of bayers and prospective of the Paris show was a large buyers. that & decided improve-automobila bungalow" built by ment has been made in the riding Automobiles Industrielles Saurer. qualities of Dodge Brothers mo- The wheelbase is 30-ft. Bedrooms tore cars. No one who calls at!
for three people are provided, the sales rooms to inspect the new besides a bathroom, a kitchen Tine misses an opportunity to sit with a good size range, and other in the deep and roomy seats and conveniences. The driver sits comment on their exceptional in an armchair in the front room- comfort The scats and body are and controls a 60 horsepower considerably lower than before, engine, capable of propelling the not only adding to riding esse vehicle at 40 miles per hour. but affording much more leg room.
In addition the gear shift lever In contrast to thisgiant, priced has been moved forward, giving at about $13,500 (gold) was, the Okamista? Amount of room, the little two-seater Santax, which instruments have been grouped sells for about $285. This mid- in an attractive panel, and the get is 7-ft long, has Σ single average of the clutch pedal has cylinder 315 horse power engine. fered in such a way that three speeds, and is capable of hfest pressure of the foot 35 miles per hour and 60 males
to the alkoik
NOTED BEAUTY AND HER BUICK
ently of each other.
Exhaust" cut-outs are illegal
Yours etc.
F.. BAKER.
A motor-cycle must be fitted with Hongkong, Feb. 1st, 1924.
silencer, expansion chamber,
For other contrivance for reducing
the noise. Even so, it is an
offence to create too much noise.
Rapid acceleration, sudden throt vertical, or may be a double-faced tle closing, and "revving," in low plate set vertically in line with gear or with free engine, are the machine so that it can be mentioned as being productive of clearly read from each side. noise, and generally unnecessary Number plates must not be and objectionable
allowed to become obscured,
A front number plate and a rear Alterations in the law as re plate must always be displayed, gards Jamps, it is stated, may They may be of any shape, pro-take place shortly. vided that they are large enough requirements are
play the regulation letters Jamys one hour after and figures with a certain
lof sunse
the