MOTORING
SUPPLEMENT
OF
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. SATURDAY, 4th FEBRUARY, 1928.
Being The Official Organ of
THE HONGKONG AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION.
CURRENT
COMMENT
A FUTURE KING WHO IS HIS OWN CHAUFFEUR,
Caution Sign Wanted.
The act complained of, would.j came under the heading of negli
There fa obvious need for agent driving and a few prosecu», "danger or "Go Slow" afgn at the tions might have the educational
top of the Dairy Farm Hill, Pokfu- effect desired. Jun. There is a control signint the entrance inte Pokfulam, but there are quite a number of drivers who seem to think that this sign controls only that stretchi
A Garage Suggestion.
In the Home motoring 'journals there are always to be found advertisements relating to rela-
of road along by the Dairy Farm tively cheap garages, which can be premises, and that they are out of the controlled area when they bought from the makers and pass the bridge at the top of the assembled on the sites desired. It hill. It is true that the "decon-rurs to us, in view of the great trol" sign in not passed until the scarcity of private garages, that bottom of the hill is reached but there is room for a little enter- motorial might be forgiven for prise here in this regard. Appar thinking that the first control, signently, the Government is not pre- related only to the village and pared to build further garages on Dairy Farm premises. A special the Peak-ut least for the present reminder of the dangerous nature-and there are numbers of ears of the hill about to be negotiated left nut in all kinds of weathers. ought to be provided at the top For a car owner to secure the of it, immediately after the bridge necessary land and build his own is crossed. Even the control area garnge is too costly a proposition, Apeed Imit of 15 miles per hour but it should not be beyond' pusal- can very easily be dangerous on billy for a private Company to some of the corners, and drivers secure garage altes from the should be given the benefit of an extra caution, Solving a Problem.
The manner in which light cars of the Austin Seven type are solving the transportation problem
in
of
An intereating picture of the Crown Prince of Denmark, who was recently on a visit to London, at the wheel of a Flat dar. Ho' ia Honorary President of the Danish Royal Automobile Club and when motoring he never takes a chauffeur with him as he understands thoroughly all parts of a car and is able to make any necessary repairs himself. A typical saying of the Crown Prince la "If you want anything done do it yourself."
MOTOR-CYCLING
TEST.
Reliability Trial for
Hongkong.. ORGANISED BY THE VOLUNTEERS.
both rider, and machine, but the BRITISH CARS FOR personal risk will almost be non- existent, scarcely any more than any run in ordinary riding from place to place. It is hoped that
the course will be between 50 and
OVERSEAS.
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON-1928–FEATURES
Foro-wheel Brakos, Throttle-Controlled," oiler
#chanical
and carburetor air cleaner, are prominent FEATURES. Third Shipment duo about 15th February.
BOOK YOUR MOUNT NOW-ALL WILL BOON BE BOLD.
For Full Particulars, ring up K. 1242.
THE GASCON MOTOR CO.,
REPAIRS UNDERTAKEN ON ALL MAKES OF MACHINES,
Tol. E. 1242
2, Kwong Wah Road, Kowloon,
Opposite The Steam Laundry)
A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES IN STOCK.
Government and to erect an in- expensive type of garage, deriving profitable income from the rents charged. Land would be the most. the expensive Hem, but here Government, could assist enter- rise by making only a nominal' of many residents on the middle charge provided the land were levels is testified to by the growsed solely for garage purposes. ing number of small car owners The Government would also have on this altitude. For the majority to sanction a cheap fire-resisting There is no who live
region of tie of structure. the Queen's Garden. Robinson Road shadow of doubt that lack of and Condul Rond, the Peak Tram-garage accommodation is definite-
60 miles long, this including of Increasing. Demand for way is too far away to be of ser hampering the growth
course, a large number of miles vice and there has, in the past, private motoring among residents
on the ordinary motor roads of been almost sole reliance on the Peak and middle levels.
the Colony,..
One of the most gratifying fen- chairs. But light ears are be-Don't Tinker.
The trial will be open to mem-tures of the increasing volume of The proposal to hold a motor coming the solution of, the chair
A case has just come to our eyele reliability trial in the Colonyers of the Motor Cycle Section exports in British cars is that the problem, for problem it is, when
higher notice in which it has been proved has at last taken definite form, an of the Volunteers, the Flying high-grade types are now in much coolies are demanding fares, are often insolent to women that if a private owner has doubts we understand that such an event Squad and to all Europeans and treater demand than at any other and, in the aunimer time, when as to the correct method of effect is being organised by the Motorit is hoped that there will be an period during the past few years.
The Sunbeam Company; is one their strength is over-taxed bying any repair or adjustment, it Cycle Section of the Armoured entry of at least sixty machines. struggling up the steep slopes of will pay him to put the job in the Car Co. H.K.V.D.C. This will be Only solo riders will be allowed to of the oldest-established firms' spe- the usual routes. And a light car hands of a reputable service something entirely new for Hong-compete, some parts of the pro-clalising in the manufacture of such is proving cheaper than does a station rather than to tinker with kong, but at the outset it should posed course being impassable by care, has increased its trade very The electric he made clear that the trini is in combinations: The day of the considerably during the past few chair. If it is raining or too hot the job himself. both ways when a visit is made to did not seem to be up to full eff will be a test in which the time of the start has not yet been timation of overseas motorists, and to walk, a chair must be taken lighting system of a motor cycle no sense a speed competition. It trial has been fixed provisionally months. The Sunbeam name has for Sunday, March 11, but the always stood very high in the es Lown and that involves an exper-eloney and the owner (knowing liability of the motor cycle and diture at about 80 cents, whereas nothing about auch matters the skill of the rider are tested to decided on.
As soon as further details have the average running cost of a thought he would investigate.the atmost, but the machines will
forms will small car from the tobinson Road When he came to re-wiring he had not be required to be driven at high been fixed entry level is not much more than ten to call in a Chinese workman to speeds. On the other hand abe available together with copies of the rules governing the trial cents each way. A car is quicker, help him, and when the eyele was modest limit, probably, 20 miles an At the moment it is impossible to
later in'use the ammeter failed to hour, will be set for the course. and in every way preferable.
show a charging rate. The re-
It is well known that apart front give any indiention of the awards, Motor Cycle Police.
wiring had been incorrectly done the motor roads in the Colony but there will be a cup for com
The Championship of Denmark
For water is continually being manufactured in your engine has decided to form a motor cycle lot of dainage in consequence. He tracks and these are particularly Motor Cycle Section of the Ar- for the 1927 season was won by cylinders-in this way. When benzine explodes in the combustion
The Canton Police Department and the equipment had suffered a there are a number of paths and petition among the members of the
Car Company. Other Mr. Carl Mortensen, of Copen chamber, it combines with the oxygen in the air and forms steam. If police squad for patrol and other is a sadder but wiser owner now, numerous on the higher levels. moured duty on the new maloos in that and there's an obvious. lesson for Those reaponsible for, the organ-suitable awards are also being hagen, mounted on a "Matchless" the crankcase is cold, the steam vapours condense, turn to water, and
Model L/R overhead camshaft Hation of the trial are now con- arranged."
The organisation of such a trial motorcycle. The championship was mix with the oll, centrating on discovering a sult able route over which the trial can involves a vast amount of pre-decided as the result of an extremely In this connexion the liminary work and organisation strenuous three-day trial, in the
city, and we are informed that all in the incident.
the Indian Scout is the motor cycle Motor Bus Service.
which has been chosen. An order
A Dangerous Practice.
Change Oil Every 1,000 Miles.
Reason No. 2-Water.
in most parts of the world Sunbeam care are in use, giving the same 'un- failing service as at home.
Amongst the recent purchasers of la Sir Alexander Sunbeam cara
If you have driven your motor car for 1,000 miles, you, may be Muddiman, who is taking two Sun-sure that the oil in your crankcase has been badly diluted with water, beams out for his use in Hyderabad,
T
To appreciate the amount of water formed by the action of your for twelve of these machines has The growing use of the motor be held. been placed with the local agents, bus service, operated by the Hong-jutmost assistance is being given but other essential details will be course of which the competitors engine, hold a glass over the muffier pipe,and note the rapid collection) Messrs. Alex. Ross and Co., Ltd. kong Hotel Garage, between Blake by the Police Department which made available as soon as possible covered a distance of no fewer than
the University, is has already given permission for and within ample time for intend-1,000 miles over the worst roads of water drops from the exhaust. The machines are due to arrive Pler and towards the end of this month and evidenced by the fact that as from certain paths, usually closed to lng competitors to make them-which could be found in Scan-
For each pound of benzine burned, about a pound of water is the rules etc. will immediately be sent up to Wednesday last an augmented motor traffic, to be used in con- selves, thoroughly conversant with dinavia, but this success, by Mfr. Mortensen and his "Matchless" Canton for duty,
schedule has been in operation, nexion with the trial.
The method of deducting points followed on a long string of formed. Your crankcase all is often diluted 10 per cent. giving a 7-minute service during The organisation of such a trial for poor performances on various successes during, the season, part- the busy hours of the day. The requires that the route be fixed sections of the route etc., will be ly as a result of which, "Match-
Your engine operates at scorching temperatures, Oll flms, to' It is our endeavour week by detailed time-table which has and then thoroughly examined utilised to determine the best per-leas" Motorcycles are now the protect, must be thick and tough., Water makes oll, thin and weak,
published (and several times. The work of finding formances of the day, and there most popular make in the Land of week to point out dangerous points already been
causes friction, wear and loss of power. Don't try to operate your at which special care should be which will be found on another suitable paths and of measuring will be several clocks which com- Dairies.
motorcar with watery ell. Regularly overy 1,000 miles,drain and reßl} ̈ taken, or to call attention. to any page of this issue) shows that and cheeking distances is now in petitora must pass. It is hoped we between the hours of 8 am, and hand and details of the course also to include an observed hill dangerous practices, and
with Mobiloili· Regular crankcass draining will give you a more would this week like to refer to 10 a.m., 12 noon and 2 p.m., and will be made public as soon as climb in the course.
powerful,, quieter, engine added months of operation. The Motor Cycle Section is to be one dangerous proceeding that 4 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. buses will this work is completed. It is ex- ought to be stopped. When two leave Blake Pier every seven-and-pected that what is known as congratulated on its enterprise in
The record of n 1928 Morris Cow tramcars are travelling in opposite a-half minutes, returning with "rough stuff" will be included in organising a trial on the lines of
from the the course which will be laid to those which have become so populoy, owned by Mr.. A, Lingard, directions along Queen's Road and similar frequency near the junction of Murray Road, University. Residents of the disconform to Home conditions as lar at Home and in other parts of of Sydney, Australia, is a-line-tri- the world. There have been in-bute to the moderatoly-priced Bri- it often happens that the tramcar tricts served by this popular ser near as local facilities permit.
It must be strongly emphasised dications recently that such a tlah car. The car has covered proceeding westward is being fol- vico will doubtless appreciate the
the however, that although the course trial has been keenly awaited by 104,000 miles, and is still running lowed by a motor car, which, considerate enterprise of
will include aome rough going local motor cyclists and it is to be well in the service of Its owner; who without waiting to see that no operating concern.
necessary for this kind of reliabi- hoped that all those eligible to is a traveller, for a city firm, and east-bound traffic is approaching, HKÁ.A. Patrols,
lity trial, it will not be a dangerous enter will take part in this firat uses the car on business, averaging pulls out to the right in the in-
course: It will, of course, teatrellability trial and make it such 80 miles a day, and sometimes
A success that it will be the fore-enfrying very, heavy loads) in it.
During the time he has had this
104,000 MILES. Morris Car's Feat.
tention of turning into Murray The useful service rendered to Road. We know that collisions members of the H.K.A.A. by the have already occurred through uniformed patrols, and the ral Square parking area, between the runner of many others.
It should help to stimulate the car in uss Mr. Lingard has spent this act of stupidity, and there will expressions of appreciation of that Statue and Des Voeux, Road. The assuredly be a serious smash at service, have resulted in the Com- hours of duty at these two stations already healthy interest in motor 221; in repairs on It, including the this point one day if the practice mittee deciding to engage two are from 8.30 am. until 6.30 pm. cycling in Hongkong and bring cost of a complete overhaul. Dur
From continues. Drivers must under more mon for the work. stand that they should not sudden- Wednesday last, in addition to the and on the Kowlom side from the Colony more in line with other ing recent heavy rains he covered Members contres which have sucesfully 486 miles over mountain districts, B. a.m. patil midnight. Ty pull out to the right from be-surveillance exercised at the CIE hind a tramear, but should make Hall and Kowloon, another patrol are especially requested to leave organised trials, providing good and experienced no trouble, al-
were held up in different placNS, quite certain that the road is clear. has been posted to the Statue rugs, parcels, etc. in charge of the sport and useful tests of both though many higher-powered cars
patrol.
machines and riders,
Mobiloil
VACUUM OIL CO.