MOTORING
SUPPLEMENT
OF
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
SATURDAY, 19th June. 1926.
Being the Official Orgun of the Hongkong Automobile Association).
CURRENT
COMMENT
LONDON'S STRIKE MOTOR TRAFFIC.
Safety First..
|Weighbridge.
Notices are being posted up. in The weighbridge at the Police various parts of the Chrony Headquarters is now in opération, warning pedestrians to walk on and all bars should be weighed the footpaths, and not to wander before licences are renowed. The on the roads. An illustration de- weight of each vehicle is 'nmom picts a rieksh coolid rushing apically stunted on a slip as the Owners across the road in order to secure weight is registered.
a passenger with the result that should take, or send their car he meets with accident as a ulang for this purpose any morn motor strikes him. Anothering between 9 a.m. and noon, with stice states "Many meter cars the exception of Saturdaysund use this road, and if you don't Singlays.
want a broken lisad - mulk on the
Foolpath the United States, Road improvements, people whe foolishly wander
about on the
highways are i
the
The main istud mad between
tormidday Walkers and are Deep Water Bay, and Repuls liably go a spiffio for the dang Bay is being resurfaced. Far they cause. We trys the Hong Son time, this section of the roul has bach' showing signs of kong warning will have desired effor
"weur, and pot deles have made it unconfortable for. motorists, Thuro are several other docalities wherd little attention now will sayu beavier espouse in the future.
Motor Cyele Gymkhana,
South, to yours ago, an effort was made 10 holds a motor car and cycle yaikhana in Dogg- kong. It was pointed out that Smill cars. similar functions were held in other parts of the work in-
For S010 Twelke mogtis cluding the Bast and that much | many rumours duro escaped from. good fun could be derived. The the United States ronrething the Tesponse from the motoring development in thate rosity of public was most gratifying to doo | the pugilistver of can it is nulle!! organisers, but unfortunately, the as in solmion to the traffic. controlling bodies of various correction problein, while the "sports grown maintained therapeeted lo rice ads to tha such events were not desirable. int-gest of the predjered announ
To damage being liable
the damient surface
an Britain emim nds die, trail in Such Krand aliviously midair assertion and those a inlature vehicles, hvink with lite a store ad protestøbt developed than to a remarkably ispite of all profestations the hath &stamant
Betoney. pormulasi du was 4 Morris mars have trained a justly with, and the arrangements round reputation all over the fell through
world, and in England livey, Frival the Pord in the number seun Ja: the marls. The Ansin Seven thas also a large output, and it is The Mobile Section of the | interesting to know Fath over one Armored Car Company of the hundred were sold in Fongkong
nowessary
Another Efurt.
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When the railway, tube, Framcar and bus systems in London were paralyzed by the general strike, the, family migfør er dame. Into' its own. Photo shows jam along the Embankment as workers nonfüred and walked to their officus. Note the eight lines of left hand traffic going and only one line coming, and not a bus in sight.
CORRESPONDENCE.
SA-Regarding the contro. epsy on the respective merits
vehicles, I distinct-y remember an article in your Motor Section which stated that à cly in Japan
H. K. D. C. now proposes to hold during 1935 and the demand of British and foreign motor a Motor Cyel, Gymkhuna onors than keeps pace with the July 10th, and there appears supply doming forward. The 1926 be overy prospert of themodel, incidentally, shows sove securing the Football Ground at a excelent improvements. The Sookampoo. It is probable that the Morris and Singer are giving Mounted Infantry will vary the splendid servied to many owners programme somewhint by taking in this Colony. part in few equestrian events.
As far as the motor cycle events Exhilarating! are concerned, we understand that several interesting and
There has been some spocuja- amusing items will be arranged, and that they will be open to all on concerning a smart littlo
motor cyclists, whether members)
BY THE WAY
More than 11,041,000 motorists
Motorists on a tour aro forced
han devided to place a very bik visited the national forests in to spend the groator part of their order for "Wolseley ". motor America in 1925. This was a 36 time on their own machine. An- busas. Surely such a tribute to per cent. increase over the preced-noying squbaks and minor troubles British vehicles was warranted, ing year.
may take away the pleasure of an unless, of course, Japan givos pre-
ontire trip ference to British woods!
The Custer Battlefield Highway is listed as one of the six host) marked highways in the United States.
Enclosing my card, Yours, etc.,
QUALITY FIRST The article referred to was launch which has run-about
The Custor Battlefield High of the Volunteers or ant. There been noticed speeding" on the published on December 5th., 1925, is much to be said in favour of harbour. Its performance de-and stated that the city of Tokyo
monstrated that not only is it had purchased ono Wolseley atway touches more than 109 trou- sporting competitions, providing, assessed of unusual Speed for east of Y10,500, and that if Gabing stroums in South Dakota, as they do, an afternoon's real this part of the world, but that it results proved satisfactory, 40 fun for both competitors and spectators alike. It is expected responds to the helm being put would be purchased by the end that Hongkong motor cyclists right over" at full speed without of 1926.Ed. .K.7.] will rally to the support of such any appreciabila "heeling." Such
Nuccess,
the futuro.
will be
Driving Signals,
a type should provi particularly
but the
The need for a definite code of
"PURSESTRINGS. *
CYCLE TRIALS
You
Wyoming and Montana.
The Custer Battlefield Highway passes through a region which has been little exploited or ad-
attracted vacationists for many vortised as a playground but hae
years.
The "auto-gypsy vacationist Touring accommodations with will welcome the hospitality and convenient camping grounds and courtesy which is found in the, recreational contre's "offor mo-northwest. torists, an oujoyable trip through the great northwest.
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The road from Omaha to Glaci- There are a few good roads for or Park is about 1,500 miles long automobiloe and many miles of and, passes through more than trail for walking in the Glacier 100 towns. The motorist will National Park...
avorage a town ovozy 45 minutes.
an interesting meeting, which, if attractive to those who favour should remember that abuse is forerunner of similar events in marine thrills, such as a spin- not argument, No useful purpose round the island in suitable would be served by publishing weather, or outboard riding at your letter.-Ed. H.K.T. Repulse Bay. As a means of urgent communication on the harbour, onof these boats would su cly prove, invaluable and ex- driving signals is at prosent re-tremely economical. Those who ceiving the attention of the have wondered what this little Traffic Department, and we are craft is, and who owns her, today able to give illustrations of will Edoubtless be interoated to the suggestions, which are pro-know that she i8 one' posed. In England and other of the famous "Ailau-Craig'
The course choson for the 5th Goodsell, were again successful More than 1,300,000 motor countries, uniform sets of signals launches, and not the least inter Australian Six Days' Trial, pro-in winning the Toam Prize for vehicles were scrapped last year. are in force, and the better esting dotail is the fact that she muted by the Motor Cycle Club the second year, with only a loss Many dealers find that it is bot understanding between drivers'
of New South Wales, was of four points...
ter to scrap old models rathor was built on tho. Thames—
Of the three Triumphs entered, than try to sell thom. has been admitted to valuable aid against accidents."Kid" engine, and attained a
is equipped with an Ailsa Craig particularly severo and accounted
for many spills and punctures. the riders of the 4'94 h.p, Model Wo feel sure that every motorist
Great publis anterost was aroused "P" and 346 h.p. "L.S." finished will welcome the adoption of spoed of 16 knots over the mea-
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ANOTHER TRIUMPH FOR THE TRIUMPH.
loss of marks. The only three Triumphs ontered, ridden by E. R. Mooro, P. Palmer and S.
SCRAP 1.500.000 CARS-
by the trial, and at overy country without loss of a single mark, HIGHWAY SIGNS ILLEGAL.
a uniform systom hore whore the sured mile at Home before centre great crowds onthusiastic-) and it might be here mentioned danger from the lack of under dospatch. standing is so often noticed. It
is proposed to print leaflets Tho agents boing Moasrs. Dod- containing instructions and well & Co., Ltd. We understand illustrations in order that every that this particular boat will soon driver shall be able to study tho coda.
bo put into service at Foochow
ally, welcomed the riders. Percy that the 550 h.p. "SD" Model,!
ARE YOU READY?
Has the call of the open road gripped you? Are you longing to "give her the gas" and enjoy another season of motorcycling?
But, just a minute before you take that trip. Is your machine in the best of condition, to insure another long period of motorcycling pleasure, free from trouble and worry?
Do you expect maximum power from a 'carbon filled. motor? Are any bearings worn? Are adjustments neces- sary? If so, remedy these things now when it's very onsy and inexpensive. Later, repair bills may result from neglect.
If your machine needs attention, we can do the work, unless you do it yourself. At any rate, buy your parts from 113. For use and sells only genuine HARLEY- DAVIDSON parts
REPAIRS ON ALL MAKES OF MOTORCYCLES.
THE GASCON MOTOR CO.,
2. Kwong Wan Rond (Opposite The Steam Laundry), Telephone K.1242,
GARGOYLE
Mobiloil
Make the chart your guide
Always the efficiency of motor truck transportation must be measured in ton miles per dollar,
From the very beginning of the truck industry, the Vacuum Oil Company has required. Gargoyle Mobiloil to show a tonsistent increase in the value of the service it performs, and a steady decrease in the cost of performing it.
Our Recommendation Chart is to be relied upon." The grade of Gargoyle Mobiloil specified is the lubricant eapable of giving maximum lubrication at the lotvest possible cost.
Just suppose your cook spoiled one-third of your food, You wouldn't hesitate to get rid of him. The cost of wasted ...food would soon equal the coat of a good cook. Keeping
the old cook would be most short-sighted economy.
Apply this idea to lubricating oil. Suppose the lubricating oil you buy for your motor truck engine com sumes one-third of the power generated by causing friction The through its inability to separate. the moving parts. cost of wasted, power, unnecessary repairs and loss of time would soon "eat up the difference between the cost of a good lubriennt and a poor lubricant. Yet we find truck operators sticking to an inferior lubricant because they can Buy it for a few cents per gallon lesa, than we ask for the very best quality obtainable.
If you haven't used Gargoyle Mobiloil, just give the Correct Grade a month's trial and see for yourself if there Is anything in what we tell you about QUALITY.
Do not forget to drain the crankcase before you fill it up with the Correct Grade of Gargoyle Mobiloil.
VACUUM OIL CO.
GAS TAX COSTS $9.22
BIG MOTOR PRODUCTION.
The Bureau of Public Roude The production of 449,173 cars Palmer, riding a Triumph, had a ridden by E. R. Moore, is quito California law makers have bad spill at Campbelltown on the an old-timer in motor cycle con- passed an ordinanca prohibiting estimates that automobile drivers and trucks during April shows last day, but finished on time, tests, having run in twolve Trials the erection of signs and bill-last year paid an average of $9.22 that the April output practically although in a state of collapse. and done over 20,000 miles with boards along highways. Exoop.apiece in gasolino taxes. The equalled that of the preceding serious mechanical tion is made for legal and average gasoline consumption month and increased two per Of the thirty-one starters, twonty out any
direction signs.
por vehicle was about 430 gallons.cont, over last year's record.. completed the course, six without! defects.