WORTH FIGHTING FOR
PATENT RIGHTS OF
BALLOON TYRES
The patent rights to the manu- facture of balloon tyres in the United States are well worth fighting for
January of this year out a total production of 3,008,000 casings, there xware - 569,146 ballons. And in February, when total tyro production went down to 2,940,656 casings, the number of balloons rom further to 764,487XE
looms, not including
onch car^.
For these alone royalty would amount to $600,000 this year.
"Add to this spare, tyres (about $150,000, and replacements equal eaily to another $150,000, and the million is close at hand.
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MOTOR" CYCLE SHOW.
Florida Motorists
Can Speed
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DEMONSTRATION OF BRITISH SUPREMACY,
Special oport to The Hongkong Telegraph.
is containe
designed
current for an elec
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set. This set in no wa affoots. the running of an engine, as it
For February alone, the patont, cos of this invention would be due for an income of 876,448.70-| They mean millions of dollars if the royalty amounted to 10 in royalty almost before this in- cents a casing. At this rate the A strong home-made automo-cycle and Motor Cyolo Show in cycles and motor cycles. On the electric cirqult The result is to Tee exhibits at this year's be found on the Rudge-Whitworth depends upon an entirely separatel vention has gained popular op-annual income of royalty alone bile look may be made to keep London very clearly pointed to latter the brakes on both wheel give the rider of a miniaturo peal Thoy pronise millions would come noss the million the clutch out and the brake pedal the predominance of British pro aro operated by a single foot motor cycle the advantages which more with the progressingmark. popularity of balloons. And the promise of balloon iron or steel sleeve to fit around arp British factories supplying on the front wheel to comply expensive machines. The largest in one position. It consists of an ducts in this industry. Not only podal a hand broke alho acting have usually been asscelated only Balloon tyres wore little known popularity is growing tromond-
with much more powerful and outside of the automotive pro- ously
the brake arm the needs of the home country, with legal requirements. The Villiers engine la rated at 34 h.p. fession, in 1923. Only about one
with an arm but buyers congregated at the two wheel braking system au- At the other ond of the scale is a por cont. of the automobilo man-
stretching from Exhibition from all parts of the bodies a spring under compres ufacturers that year provided for
the sleeve and world. During the past foursion in the transmission to the tiny little engine of no more than them as optional equipment on
holding down the years export trade in British rear brake. The consequence is 122 0.0: capacity. All models are their products, at an additional
clutch pedal A motor cycles has more than that, when the pedal is first de fitted with two exhaust pipes and- cost for their installation; They
padlock koops doubled in volume, and the prossed, the front and rear noting that a machine fitted with large silencers, and it is worth were sold to quite a small extent
the steel sleeve significance of this is much in-brakes' oporate equally Further outside.N.
Yet in 10 months of 1024, 10 per cent. of ali tyres, produced were balloons. If those ten months, the number of balloons produced was 4,428,084.
POPULARITY GROWING,
This year, the report is that G1 per cont. of the automobilo manu. facturers include balloons as stan dard equipment, and 29.5 por cont. more make balloons optional...
Figuro it out for yourself.
BRAKE PEDAL
し
HALF DEBTS FOR ROADS
in place. The creased by the fact that, during depression, causing the tension a Villiers 172 0.c, engine recently Nearly 3,250,000 passenger care only way the car could be stolen, the same period the motor cycle to pass the initial compression of won its class in the French Grand were produced last year and more with this look attached, would be export trade of foreign countries the spring, results in the front Prix for the second year in suc- are expected this year. Al by breaking the lock or towing has decreased by more than brake operating very much more cession Another similar engine though, about 60 por coat of away the car.
50 per cent. In other words, the powerfully, but the effect of the gained a silver cup, which in these will be Fords, even these
British manufacturer has estab-back brake increasing only very probably the stiffest and longest include balloon tyros as optional COMFORTABLE INCOME equipment and many Ford
lished a definite pre-eminence in slightly. On very slippery roads reliability trial held anywhere,
The exhibitors at the Show in this Industry, just as he did in the possible braking effects of the Figuring at the low royalty buyers take advantage of the
other days in the cycle industry two wheels are very nearly included one or two.named well rate of ton cents for each casing, offer.
Nearly half the total indebted-and now bids fair to do in many equal. On comparatively dry knows in the motor industry but that would bring the inventor Still, let us estimate conserva-ness of the separate states of the sections at least of the motor in roads the front brake may be ad- represented, an to cycles, only by the neat sum of $142,808.40. tively the number of new cars Union was for the construction of dustry.
Yet that figure la low, com with balloons this year as being highways last year.
vantageously applied much more the pedal as distinct from the The states This year's Exhibition was also forcibly than the back brake. It motor cycle. Thus Mosare. Swift parod with the other that havo 50 por cont of the total manu- most in dobt, it appeare, ara particularly satisfactory as show will be readily realised that the of Coventry showed a complete followed,
factured. That's more than among the most prosperous,
ing development and improve-new Rudge-Whitworth system range of eyoles retailing at home mente on sane lines with a com- conforms tu bath, conditions. It at prices varying from £5-10-0 plete abxenço of " thything may in "a froakish. On the whole, the with a very perfect system of showed Singer and Premier oyoles
sense be compared upwards."
Messrs. Singer & Company single-cylinder machine of moder-four-wheel braking on a cer and,
Why
DUNLOP
CORD TYRES
should be on your car
They are the outcome of the longest experience In tyre building.
JOHN WE
· MARTIN
Florida le now the only state in to Union that allows the motorlat speed along over its highway! As forty-five miles an hour, hi WAY ricently approved by GovernDOT John Martin which permits speeds of 30 mah 18 copairs districts, 25 mph through ren dential sections and 15 m through business districts. This wil not only keep the highways free from congestion but will ** time be
between center
centers all over the, state.
in High
Multions are being so coodl
Coast Fare
WAJ Improvement ands Hone throughout the state, especta ally along the cast better than st any
le to Higway rouning
Iste power predominated, though in practice, it is found so effective in great variety, prices ranging marine M
and
to Miami akirting the Halifax Rivers and paralleling, the Floitda condition and hundreds of North East Coast Railway, la in spitdid. the tourists are passing over 1 to Florida cities to spend the winter.
there remain plenty of examples as to render it necessary to die- from about £6-10-0-upwards of twin-cylinder bicycles of play the red triangle as a warning undoubtedly, the most complete Altogether, the Exhibition was high and medium power, and to overtaking vehicles. also of vory lightweight Types of Engine.
and interesting of the series of machines
annual shows. There were, how- marketed at ex- As regards engines, there is no ever, one or two noteworthy tremely low prices. In general, sign of any one type gaining the absentees who did not take part equipment is far more complete uonopoly. There is room for the owing to the Show being held than it used to be, and this fact two-stroke and the four-stroke considerably earlier than usual.
WANT MENTAL TESTS Mental tests for auto drivers, must be taken into account in engine, and in the latter category In particular, the big variety of to help decrease the number of comparing prices with what the side valve and the overhead the famous B.S.A. bicycles and accidents, is favoured by the com they were before the war. Such valve continue equally popular motor bicycles, the latter ranging mittee on the causes of cooldente, a comparison clearly proves ain their respective spheres. Thus from 2.49 h.p. up to 9.96 hp, were of the National Conference on very high degree of officiency in one finds that, for example, the not on view.
Streets and Highways,
this industry..
New Models.
Royal Enfield range of motor cycles includos IL two-stroke The value for money repre- model and also four-stroke models sented by some of the new models with side valves and with over- head valves. The two-stroke
They are made from raw materials, the production is really extraordinary. As an Enfield is rated at 24 h.p. and has
of which is contr.lled from its source.
They are made on the proved best principles, applied In the best way.
They give longer mileage and better service than any tyres in the world.
AND the DUNLOP RUBBER COMPANY maintains its own Branch organisation on the spot, to give effect to the Company's universal policy of Service and Efficiency on all Tyre matters;
Dunlop Rubber Co. (China), Ltd.. Hotel Annexe Building.
ESSEX
C. 4554.
Hongkong Hotel Garage (Distributors) C 479. 5.
Greatest of
All Essex Values
Greatest of All Essex Years
Built by Hudson, Essex not only shares the advantages of the famous Super-Six patents, but also thevalue-building supremacy of their enormous combined production. And the great Essex sales record is recognition of a valuc leadership so overwhelming that it is not even challenged.
The Finest Essex Ever Built
Only among far higher priced cars will you find comparison for Essex quality,performanceandridingease. It laa totally different type. Irgives results no other car ever gove. It is low priced, without disappolarment In looks or reliability, It provides stability and finest readability with out unnecessary, weight. It has economy without sacrifice of per. formance."
In quality Hudson and Essex aro alike. The patents which account for Hudson's famous reputa- tlon for performance, reliability and long Jife are responsible
for the same qualities in Essex. "We believe it is the most economical
carto own and operate in the world. After you have driven your Essex long enough to require attention, you will find repale and replace ment posts so low as to be almost Incredible compared with the charges that motorists are accus tomed to pay.
Allof Hudson's fifteen years' experi ence in manufacture and develop ment of notabic service stand- nts are equally part of your satisfaction in the owner-- ship of an Essex.
The Dragon Motor Car Co., Ltd.
33, Wong Nei Chung Road
Happy Valley
example of this fact, take the entirely new model of "Match-a re-designed engine which drives loss" motor cycle, the home price through a clutch and two-speed of which is only thirty-three gear. In this as in other models guineas. This machine has a smoothness of drive to the road 2.46 hp. four-stroke engine with cush hub. The four-stroke modele is ensured by the Enfield patent aluminium piston, roller bearing
ย
big end, mechanical lubrication have roller bearings to the big and transmission through end and both engine shafts, al clutch and a three-speed gear box uminium pistons and mechanical and thence by all-chain drivo. A lubrication, and drive through a kick starter is fitted, the spring most powerful of the range has
clutch and three-speed gear. The forks are provided with shock
twin engine rated at 9.76 h.p. and
absorbers, and two large internal expanding brakes act on the roar can be fitted with balloon tyres at wheel. The price has been kept a small extra cost.
down by manufacturing on the
Transmission,
continuous flow system and by As regards transmission, the the large use of steel pressings three-speed gear and all-chain and stampings.
drive is now standard on practi
Last year one of the chief cally all motor bicycles of mod- sensations of the Show was the ferate and high power. There are introduction of the 4.94 h.p. examples also of four-spood gears. The bolt drive or even the belt Triumph" at the extraordinarily low figure for the home market and chain drive may be regarded of £42-17-6. This model is now as practically obsolete. Chains being turned out at the rate of are also extensively used for sub- something over 1,000 machines a sidiary purposes such as magneto week. For 1926 it embodies and dynamo drives. The Haus several improvements, the most Renold exhibit shows that bush notable of which is the now in- roller chains are popular for all ternal expanding front wheel purposes, while the inverted tooth brake, the action of which is type of chain is also largely used for countershaft and subsidiary powerful but sweet. Changes have also been made in the clutch drives. control and in other details,
"As, already mentioned, motor One of the most interesting cycles are now sold far more newcomers during the 1925 sea completely equipped than bither- son is the 4.98 h.p. A.J.S., which to. In many cases the whole of signalised its arrival by some re- the oquimont la supplied by Messrs. S. Smith & Sons, who markably fine performances In
the Tourist Trophy Race, follow. also offer the motor cyclist a large ed by a decisive victory in the variety of accessories which can- 500 G.o. class in the French Grand not be expected to form standard Prix. Features of the engine in fittings, as, for example, speedo- this A.J.S model are the detach-meters, handlebar watches, mass- able head, aluminium piston, cots, and so on. double roller bearing big end and Electrical Equipment. endlosed valve liftor mechanism. In the matter of electrical; That mechanical lubrication is equipment the needs of the motor provided goes without saying.
cyclist are simpler than those of the motorist, since he does not Improvements in Brakes and require an electric engine starter.
Lubrication.
Vory ensy sparking can be on- Improved methods of lubrica-sured by the use of such a devios tion are, in fact, one of the most as the B.TH. Impulso starter, notable features of this year's which consists of a stout helical]" Show. It will not be long before spring, connecting the driving tho old casual method of hand spindle with the magmoto spindle, lubrication becomes completely and a pawl and stop. With this obsoleto. Anther distinct lino of device in action, when the start- [advance is in respect of brakes,ing handle is turned, rotation of which are far more efficient than the magneto armaturs is delayed) they used to be and have obvious for a predetermined period and she ly boun, the subject of much armature is then suddenly reloas- thought among designers. Thused, with the result that an intense on the 2 h.p. Humber motor spark is produced. As regards, cycle the foot lover for the rear lighting, olectrical apparatus dis brake of the sports model is now now largely usod. For single- anchored doparately from the cylinder engine, the current for foot rest. On all the models the lighting can be dorived from the brako block to the rear wheel has magneto, as in the B.T.H. "Spark- [been provided with a parallel light" sot. This device, however, motion by a series of links. The is not applicable to twin-cylinder result is to bring the whole of the engines, for use in connection brake block pad into equal con with which combined lighting
tact with the brake rim. and ignition sets are provided in
Avory important development
in connection with braked is to
which the magneto and gonorator are mounted as a combined unit.
Truly, a Heavy Duty Tyre
Drivors of big cars; motorists travelling all kinds of Toade and pavements; operators of buses and light lorry owners, have long wanted something extraordinary in tyros E supar-stout extra-rugged tyre,
The new Goodyear Heavy Duty Cord Tyres for pas senger cars, buses and lorrice meet those qualifications: rexactly,
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If you need a sturdy tyre for your service, you should oquip with this new Goodyear Cord Tyre.
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