1930-03-12 — Page 2

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1930.

MOTOR NOTES.

-NEW MOTOR-CYCLE DESIGNS.

MODELS FOR 1930.

KAA. Decision.

As is generally known, the invita- tion to take part in the T.T. race is in the hands of the Hong Kong Automobile Association, who are considering the offer, The pro- poard meeting to consider the pro- posal has not come off as yet, but it is learned from a reliable source. that it is most likely that man will be sent from Hong Kong." It is presumed that this is largely due to the announcement of the acceptance of a similar invita tion by the Federated Malay States, who are sending Mr. J. Petrie to the Isle of Man for the races. Mr. Petria is a former Tong Kong man, and will he remembered by some of the older riders in the Colony. Whilst in Singapore Mr. Petrie has been very successful in hill climbs and speed trials, riding, It is quite an D.E.C. machine. likely that he will take this 350 c.c. model, with machine.

Great Britain has an unrivalled reputation for the production of motor-cycles. In every part of the world British motor-cyales lead the way, and to-day they are in just ne aassailable a position us in the past. Motor-cycle design has large- ly developed on the lines laid down for cars and commercial vehicles. Ease of operation and comfort hav been the guiding "features, and British motor-cycles for 1930 have been built with these ideals in view. In many cases there has been a tendency among manufacturer t concentrate on flexibility and com- fort at the expense of sheer speed. One of the points that is always made against the motor-cycle is that it is dirty and uncomfortable vehicle. Makers in England have

A few daya ago," writes done their best in the 1010 models

"Focus" in The Light Car and to refute this accusation. Their machines will travel at a crawl on Cycleer," a man who takes a great top gear, will start immediately. interest in heavy-oil engines told are easily controllable, and give in me that it was quite possible to run ereased protection from the ele. some types on waste lubricating oil Chromium plating, which from car sumps. I have since made can be cleaned with damp raz.& number of inquiries amongst ex- has been adopted in most cases, perts and I hear that there are and some firms have actually pro actually many engines which are, duced tanks which are entirely at the moment, running on sump drainings and which are giving en- plated with this material.

tirely satisfactory results!

mente.

him to England.

New Of For Old!

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The World's Maximum.

Following several meetings and inquiries, lasting over a period of

aix months, the Committee of the F.1.C.M. (International Federation of Motor-Cycle Unious) have off. cially accepted the claim to the world's maximum speed of 134 m.p.b. made by Ernest Henne, riding a 750 c.c. B.M.W. on a track near Munich last September, Both the rider and machine are German. Henne also holds the highest speed fer a 500 °c.c. machine at 192 m.p.b. and the 750 cc. record. These.re- cards were formerly held by an A.J.S. machine. (British), and a Gillet (Belgian). The world's maximum speed record of. 129

... was formerly held by Mr. Bert le Vack, on a 1,000 c.e. Brough Superior.*

Making Better Motorists.

This

Know your car" is the best and most condensed advice that can be given to any motorist, and it is particularly applicable to all just making the plunge into the de lights of motoring Excellent as is the service rendered by many of the lims in the industry, self-reliance ought to come first. It is, therefore, with considerable pleasure that the latest development to this end is recorded. It has been the practice of Morris Motors, Ltd., to-conduct large parties of visitors over their great Cowley works, so that actual and prospective motorists may see Silentor. Perfection.

The development is distinctly exactly how Morris ears are made. Another accusation brought interesting because the disposal of Now the firm has gone a step far-

engines has

ther and has provided a completely against motor-cycles is that of waste oil from car noise. It is, of course, very much always been a problem to garages, equipped cinema theatre where the more difficult to silence a motor whilst, I feel sure I am not aloneparties are shown the cars in course.

of manufacture and test. cycle engine effectively than in the amongst owner-drivers in haring case of a car. To start with, the some difficulty in disposing of it. optical education cannot fail to engine of a motor-cycle is entirely May be now that its possibilities benefit both user and manufacturer exposed and not enclosed beneath as a useful fuel are demonstrable ia that the user will learn to ap- preciate, under ideal conditions, "honnet, which in the case of the the time will come when garages

just what his car can do, and why, ear absorbs a good deal of the en-will give us a discount of, say, ed. gine noise. In addition; the de-off a gallon of new oil when they and thus assist the maker by mak ing proper use of the car. Will signing of a silencer to muffle the recharge our sumps if we allow them

Morris Motora, Ltd., go yet another exhaust gases of a large six-cylin to retain the old lubricant "

step farther and introduce talkie der motor cycle engine without

films, wherein the operative" ex- causing excessive hack-pressure and

plains each process? reducing speed is a very diffiendt matter. In the case of the old type silencer, to completely eliminate

Identifying the Motorist. the exhaust noise [rom one of these engines would entail the fiting of a silencer almost na big as the cycle itself. Great progress has, how "ever, heen made with silencer de sign in the last few years, as manu facturers have been devoting parti cular attention to this part of the equipment. The result is that the modern motor-cycle engine is as silent as it is possible to make it.

The New Enßeld. Among British fimus of outstand

The proposal put forward by the ing merit. the Enfield Cycle Co., of

enviable posi police authorities in England that Redditch, have an

They have made a reputa motorists should be required to tion. tion in all parts of the world fet carry a signed identity photograph in addition to, or in conjunction producing sound, reliable machines

with, their driving licence, is with a fine performance. For 1830 they are listing ten models ranging strongly resented by car owners and motoring organisations. The police fron two stroke to 'na sh.p. twin. Dried-sump lubrication, very pop-authorities are of the opinion that lar on a number of new machines, the scheme should be considered and which has been largely intro when the Road Traffic Bill comes up duced through racing, is available for discussion in the House of Com- Frame Design,

on several of their models, "while Another feature is the riding inclined engines and four-speed position and the general design of gear boxes have been adopted in some instances. Two completely the frame. Great strength is re- quired, but at the same time the new models with 350 e.c. and 500 frame must not be too heavy, as e.c. dry-sump inclined engines have otherwise the engine will have too been introduced, while the well- mush work to do. The riding post-known 350 cc, side valve machine tion must be low to keep the centre has been made considerably lighter, of gravity of the whole machine In addition this firm has introduced down so that it will corner safely a new method of detaching the and not be unwieldy. At the same nudguard and carrier. time, this riding position must be comfortable and not cramp the occupant of the saddle.

New Lyne frames have been evolved, giving great strength with extreme lightness, while at the same time the position of the handlebars and of the saddle with relation to the comfort of the rider has been carefully studied...

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1930

ham, are this year marketing a new B.S.A. Cycles, "Ltd., of Birming-

250 cc. overhead valve two-port machine of the sporting type. In the larger machines an interesting. feature is a forged steel top mem- ber, giving the machine an ex- tremely strong back.

Detailed improvements have been made to all the models, and this. includes a wide use of chromium plating.

FIRST IN HONG KONG

"'. BRITISH MOTOR CYCLES

NORTON

MODEL NO. 18 4.90 H.P..

"Unapproachablo" as the machines have proved in the past, 1930 witnesses an even fitor production in NORTON. Many important improvements are embodied in the new NORTON designs including enclosed valve gear mechanism and push. rods, detachable cover for Rocker Box, improved arrangement of cylinder head layout, efficient silencer, and Chromium plating.

COME AND INSPECT IT AT

nons. As far as the police are con-

cerned the idea might be of great assistance in tracking criminals who use cars for their nefarious deeds, but this would not appear to be a sufficient reason for putting same 2,500,000 motorists to incon-

venience; should the scheme reach the House it is likely that it will be opposed very strongly.

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Cause of Engine Wear Interests Science

The all iter

A Cadiline remarch enginear weighing, sludge and ather foreten matter taken from an AC oil Alter cartridge that had been in service. for 10,000 miles. It weighed an even two pounda keeps the oil clean and minimizes wear,

EFFECT OF DIRTY OIL

SHOWN VIVIDLY

oil-filter in keeping the oil clean and protecting the engine agninst

Wear.

" IN TEST....

The oil-fter removes the foreigü That wear a certain parts of a matter from the oil before it can engine is in proportion to the damage cylinders, pistons, bearings amount of foreign matter in the and other internal parts of the en- oil was brought out in interesting gine. It is recommended that the tests made by research engineers of filtering unit be renewed every the Cadillac Motor Car Company, 10,000 miles, in order to insure its The test, one of the many thou- working at highest efficiency. This sands constantly being made in may be done in 10 minutes at any Cadillac laboratories, illustrated authorized Cadillac-La Salle service the important part played by the station.

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The

ing speeds of 35 to 45 miles per hour. All models are well sprung, asturing comfort at all speeds. The new bodies have pleasing lines-artisti cally finished.

See your nearest Willys-Overland dealer who will be glad to show and demonstrate this new car.

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Counter-balanced Crankshaft

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