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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

OLYMPIA CYCLE AND MOTOR CYCLE SHOW, LONDON,

A Review of the Exhibits.

[Special Report to the Hongkong Telegraph.]

The 4.965 "Matchless."

raised and in many cases those improvements and refinements are Included on machines costing no more than last year's models although representing far better! value.

MOTORING SUPPLEMENT.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1928.

For the past 8 years this: Arm 5000.c. tion system now' standardised on the latest machines of this make bas concentrated on are all the result of racing ex-machines only but in response to repeated demand three entirely parience.

new models have now been intro- The importance of Lubrication. duced, 250 c.c. and 350 cc. typos. Tho now season's A.J.S. Perhaps the most interesting.) Interesting Newcomers and a

machines have undergone a com- however, is the new Ulster model Fine Performance.

far as external which is an "almost exact replica plete change só There are a number of new-appearance is concerned. The of the machine which won the comers of 250 a.c. capacity at this popular saddle tvod tank, which, 1928 Ulster Grand Prix at an year's Show and none are more incidentally, was first used by the average speed of no less than 80

than the two Interesting

AJ.S. some years ago, has been m.p.h.. In its production form the Ariels made in both o.h.v. and side adopted again. Dry sump lubri-o.h.v., rocker gear is enclosed and all lubricated by oil direct from the valve form. Both engines are cation is standardised on

very modern in design and include models; the mechanical pump crankcaso; the front chain is totally enclosed and lubricated used is of the double-acting typo enclosed. Improvements to the valve gear. Dry sump lubrica- one pump forcing oil directly to cylinder head have resulted in a tion is employed, by which the the main bearings, big ond and maximum speed of at least 85 oll la circulated by pressure timing gear, while the second

m.p.h. through the bearings. The crank-pump returns of to the tank on:

Lower Riding Position On

Humbers:

A girl I loathe is Phyllis Farr; she always wants to drive my car!

MORE MOTOR ROADS:

Henry Ford in Hungary.

Good roads are scare in Hungary,, but according to report Henry Ford is out to alter conditions. It is stated that he has made an: offer to the Hungarian Government to build a macadamised road from. Budapest to Szegedin, a distance of nearly 125 miles, if Ford cars are allowed into the country duty free.

NAMES, TOO.

Attempt to Standardise.

An endeavour is being made, to standarise the names for the: various frame parts of car bodies by the Society of Automotive Engineere.

PRINCIPLE OF THE

SCINTILLA

MAGNETO

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case is ribbed for rigidity and the sent tube. In addition thera la Development in Chain Design. radiation purposes.

a supply direct to the cylinders,

With the Increased power of The Ariel "500's Incorporate im-foot controlled by a needle valve. provements but the engine dimen- Up to 60 m.o.h, this supply need motor cycle engines certain weak- Blons remain the same. With the not be used, but if the rider in-nesses in the transmission chain

Blue prints of a body frame with dry sump system oll is forced tends entering speed events or hill have come to light; the inner links bushes and their tendency to move

blanks numbered to correspond direct to the centre of the crank-climbs the needle valve should be have had insufficient hold on the pin and consumption works out at unscrewed.

with the different members have Improved front forks of trian-outwards has caused the inner! no less than 4,000 miles per gallon.

been sent to manufacturers, who wore asked to specify the term they New type spring forks are em-gulated viriler hattern with con-links to spread and by binding on ployed and the brakes have float-tral compression spring are used the outer links to give tight joint

Replies will be summarised, and ing came and disc pressed linings, on the new models and A.J.S. trouble. This has led to loss of Coast. In many cases the ma- used for each part.

and subsequent rollor chines are fitted with Borbo un- A very fine performance has shock absorbers are fitted to all power

burstable tyres owing to the completo list of part names, just been put up, by the way, by except the cheapest, besides ateor breakage,

The Ronald "Mark 10" chain, terrible nature of the country to based on the most general usage..

Awill be recommended. a 250 c.c. and 600 c.c. o.h.v. modeling dampers Incorporated in the in a 10,000 mile reliability text head. The speedometer is fitted which incorporates a “kayod-bush" be traversed. under A.C.U. observation 4 in the tank with flexible cable in its construction, solves the measuring 120 miles drive from the gearbox. The problem of fixing the bushes in Course

covered four was

times & hofsb power of the twin cylinder the side plates. In the course of day between the 28th September model has been increased from over 2 years exhaustive research and the 23rd October and in that 7.09 h.p: to 9.90 h.p., the engine it was discovered that the spread- period tappets were adjusted twice has tremendous power and acceing of the side plates was a cach, this being the only attention loration and is extremely flexible accondary effect only, and came about after the bush had begun to which the engines tecalved. It is

turri in the alde plates. The estimated that the two engines ro

"Mark 10" chain incorporates a volved at least 90 million times

Although engines and gearboxes method of forming kays on the during the test and the pistona actually travelled over 11,000 of the Humber trio of models tp end of the bushes which gives miles in the cylinders. The averminin unaltered, various modifica-them such a shape that not only The 3.60 ON.V. 2 Port "Triumph."

age petrol consumtion worked tions in frame design have been the bush prevented from turn- eaching in the side plates but it is also. Once again London's annual The question of silence, for in-out at over 100 m.p.g. and the ell. adopted. The engine in Cycle and Motor Cycle Show is, at stance, has received a great deal consumption of the lightweight case is 3.49 h.p. and the threb locked against end movement.

Accessories and Components. valve model, the o.h.v. push-tod time of writing, attracting of attention. It will be remember was less than a gallon for the models are respectively the side

Among the features of 1929 great crowds to Olympia where fed that some time ago that ener-whole distance.

Among the features of the Now-type and the o,h. camshaft model. the range of exhibits la more ex-getic body, the Automobile Asso- tensive than ever. Owing to the clation, with its membership of Hudson programme for 1929 is the The new frame for the first two machines is the fiting of d predominance of British motor 370,000 odd, inaugurated a scheme introduction of a 250 c.e. light has permitted the saddle height to speedometer as cycles in the export markets a fea-in conjunction with the B.C. and weight for which an output of 8 be lowered by nearly 12 ins., the ther, it is now the practice to r.n.m saddle being bolted to the scat drive from the gearbox, so that all ture of this year's exhibition is the M.C.U. for certifying allencing h.p. is claimed at 4,600 increase in the numer of traders methods. Certificates of effetency The valves, which are arranged atays. In the case of the a.h. working parts are protected and present from overseas. For the are issued in respect of models side-by-side, are entirely enclosed. camshaft machine the frame has receive proper lubrication. In the On all the New-lludson models been entirely re-designed and the old method the drive was taken convenience of such visitors the submitted by the manufacturers British Cycle and Motor Cycle examination after thorough the frames and hubs have been chain, stays are carried right for from the front wheel where it was and the o.h.v.ward, being bolted to both scat subject to road shocks and weather Union with characteristle euter- test and this arrangement has un-strengthened

struments manufactured by S. prise has arranged for a room to doubtedly had a benchelal effect machines have Webb forks with post and front down tube so as to conditions. With the latest in- Smith & Sons, the speedometer be set aside for their use as a Club, Another step resulting in a de-adjustable shock absorbers and form a rigid cradle mounting."

New Triumph Models.. where the services of an inter-crease of mechanical noise is the steering dampera. The 360 cc.

stenographer are practice of enclosing the valve Twin-port machine has proved preter and

No fewer than five new models head is fitted flush with the petrol tank find the flexible cable drive available to assist in conducting gear both on overhead and side-strong favourite overacas during

the past season and, alnce for 1929 are Introduced by the Triumphi Co. is almost completely concealed. Iraive engines, correspondence:

The all important subject of the price has been considerably as part of their 1920 programme. This arrangement enhances the lubrication has been very fully reduced, it will undoubtedly One of these is another 2.77 hp appearance of the machine and A general review of the products Investigated and Improved methods peal to riders with a desire for machine with welded steel saddle has been adopted on a very large view at Olympin shows the adopted. Speedometers are now speed. The engine la, of course, tank and separate oil tank. There number of models at the Show.

fa mechanical lubrication with

S. Smith & Sons control the box driven an designed by H. Le Vack and elief lines along which British very often gear

instruments themselves let follows closely the lines of the manufacturers have advanced dur- the ing the last twelve months. It is into the saddle tank. Steering special racing machines used by auxiliary foot pump; internal ex-export of the famous K.L.G. plugs wheels, while fore throughout the year. A plug front and rear evident at once that many solid dampere, too, are becoming more him with auch success at Brook-panding brakes are fitted to both which have again been well to the

The long lover Integrally

control, large friction disca are incorporated in of particular interest to owners of Improvements have been made and widely standardised and the same lands. the period has been one of pro-applies to electrical equipment.

Prices, however, have not been brakes and neat dry sump lubrica-the front forks. It will be remem-"olly" engines is the Typs which

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gress.

A Year of Progress,

mounted

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83, WONG NEI CHUNG ROAD, HAPPY VALLEY.

standard. Fur-

berod that recently a similar ma-posscuses oll-resisting features. chine created quite a stir in Aus-The mica insulation is formed in tralia by covering 668 miles be steps and these tend to break up tween Melbourne and Sydney in oil and sooty deposits thrown-up the remarkable time of 16 hrs. 31 inside the plug. The edges of the mins. The new 3,48 h.p. two-port steps become partially Incandes- o.h.v. model is a fast touring cent and thus burn away the de- mount; semi-dry lubrication and a posit and prevent it forming a new silencing system are em-leakage path which can direct the bodied and the neat layout of the

current from the gap.. straight tube cradle frame and saddle tank provide a low and very Standardising Electrical Equip. comfortablé riding position

ment. There will also be the 4.98 h.p.

Electrical equipment generally model "ST" which responds is better and more widely stand- well to special tuning. Its prardised this year. The Lucas totype, of course, gulued a number of records.

"Magdyno" equipment is an excel- lent example. Tho. "Magdyno" taclf possesses a very strong Simplifying Maintenance. The "Matchless" people took the gear drive with no intermediate opportunity afforded by the Inter-gears and the terminals are water- national Six Days Trials in proof; the magneto section is September to demonstrate public-guaranteed for two years. The ly the virtues of their 1929 head lamp is fitted with a high models. Four of these machines power bulb and "Difusa" glass, started and all gained the highest ensuring a powerful even light, a small pilot bulb gives award possible, gold medals. while Further, no marks at all were lost alternative reduced light.

is оп the at the final examination. Three controlling switch

where It of top of the lamp of the four machines were

be easily operated by model V/2 super sports type, while the fourth was a new model the gloved hand of the rider. In front of his eyes, mounted in

"X" 9.0 h.p. "Matchless" with a touring sidecar, fitted.

has

Can

The

the back of the lamp, is a double

An entirely new model which reading ammeter with illuminated definitely been designed dial. An Ingenious point about the the tail lamp is that that the bulb for Overscas

rubbor diaphragm. fitted is carried on with a 5.86 h.p. alde-valve touring to insulate it from vibration. engine giving high power output The Export of British Pedal

Is use

Model V/6. Thle

at low speeds so that the machine

cant

Cycles,

slog along under the most

The importance of the British adverse conditions, and with the heaviest loads. A special feature motor cycle industry must not be la that the cylinder head ds de-allowed to overshadow the great tachable so that the engine can be trade done in pedal bicycles. In decarbonised and the valves 1927 British bicycles were dis- ground in without disturbing the patched overseas to the extent of cylinder itself or even removing 283,462, India being the largest West the pipe. A practical feature of customer with British all "Matchless" models is finger Africa next and then the Dutch adjustment for the brakes on both East Indies.

To show how widespread are wheels and the front fork shock absorbers, This will be especially the export sales Ariel machines; appreciated in districts where bealdes going to considerable road surfaces vary greatly in quantities to East Africa and character for the adjustment can China are sent regularly to Ice be made quite easily even at highland.

Rudge Whitworth bicycles go to apsed.

Japan at the rate of about 600 # The Ulster Model Rudge. month; a consignment of 2,000 has Public attention has been recent-just been sent to one Japanese ly-drawn to Rudge-Whitworth agent. Indi and the West Indies machines by the magnificent per-are also gova marketa." formance of E. Knott on a 500 c.c. Largo numbers of New Hudson model at Brooklands Track when 'Service' bicycles are supplied to he covered 200 miles Ip under 2 the Chinese Post Office for the use. hours thereby breaking world's of officials. Similar machines are records for 200 miles and 2 hrs, also widely used, in Nigeria, In 8 classes.

Uganda, Tanganyika and the Gold'

Bised on un entirely new principle of design and con- struction, the SCINTILLA Magneto offers the Motor Industry the finest ignition system engineering solence has over, produced Its permanent magnet, the most robust part in any magaoka, rotates. The delicate parts, such as the contact breaker with its contact points and the armature, aro stationary.

The characteristic of the BCINTILLA Magnato lies therefore in the complete inversion of the systems hitherto known, and the numerous advantages of this magneto must be realized.

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STOCKS CARRIED.

ALL MODELS & SIZES. SINGLE CYLINDÉK TO 12 CYLINDER.

H.K. $65.00 to H.K. $155.00

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