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November 16th, 1911.
A.J.S.
A 5 h.p. twin-cylinder A.J.S. machine is to make its bow to the public at Olympia. This is quite a new type, and presents several novel features. The twin-cylinder engine has a bore and stroke of 70 x 82 mm. respectively, and has its valves lying side by side and carried in detachable cylinder heads.
These heads are held on by a forging which bears on a central boss and is held down by two swing bolts...
Continued: AJS 1912 Models
Edmund Spring Frame.
This machine, which was exhibited last year, will again be shown by Charles Edmund and Co., of Chester, at Stand 100. The spring seat has been designed to enable both saddle and footrests to work in unison, both being supported by laminated springs...
Continued: Edmund 1912
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November 16th, 1911. 1912 Models.
Rex Patterns.
The alterations from the 1911 Rex models are not drastic, but they are sufficiently important to warrant a fairly lengthy description. For example, over-head valves have been discarded in favour of those side by side; large diameter valve springs are employed, and the shape of the cylinders has been slightly altered. The cylinders are secured to the crank case...
Continued: Rex 1912 Models
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NOVEMBER 16th, 1911.
A.S.L.
"Ixion" has lately drawn attention to the desirability of spring frames. Those readers who agree should on no account miss Stand No. 103, where the luxurious riding A.S.L. will be exhibited. 3½ h.p. single and 5 h.p. twins are standard for 1912...
Continued: ASL 1912 Models
Osmond.
This is a new firm in the motor cycle industry who will exhibit on Stand No. 20 two Osmond-Precision models, one with fixed and the other with free engine. Both machines will be fitted with Bosch magneto ignition and B. and B. carburetters.
Hobart.
The Hobart Bird Co. are listing four models for 1912, two of which are quite new. The 2½ h.p. 70 x 76 mm. ladies' machine remains much as this year, except that the dressguards are more easy to detach...
Continued: Hobart 1912 Models
November 16th, 1911.
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1912 Models.
Clyno.
In a recent issue we described a long run over severe hills and roads on one of the new 5-6 h.p. Clyno passenger machines, and we are now in a position to give details of the latest mount. The engine has two cylinders set at an angle of 55°...
Continued: Clyno 1912 Models
Macbeth.
The Colmore Depot, Birmingham, will exhibit on Stand No. 102 a number of well known makes, including Scott, Douglas, Matchless, Zenith, Premier, Enfield, and Chater-Lea. In addition they will also show two examples of the Macbeth motor bicycle...
Continued: Macbeth of Birmingham
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1912 Models.-
3½ h.p. Three-speed New Hudson.
The design of these successful machines has not been altered in any vital manner for next year, as they are already quite up to date. In consequence,, the alterations are chiefly in connection with details. For example, the rear mudguard and carrier can now be detached complete, leaving nearly the whole of the rear tyre accessible for repairs...
Continued: New Hudson 1912 Models
Win-Precision.
The Wincycle Trading Co., Ltd., will show at Stand 16 two 3½ h.p. Win-Precision motor cycles, one of which will be fitted with the Villiers hub clutch...
Continued: Wincycle Trading
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November 16th, 1911.
1912 Models.-
2¾ h.p. Enfield.
Very few alterations have been found necessary in the 2¾ h.p. Enfield; in fact, refinements only are noticeable. Long footboards are fitted, and the two-speed gear will be operated by pedals. A new silencer with no cut-out is now used, and the crank case relief valve has been moved to the right hand side of the rear cylinder, and from it is led an overflow pipe, so that any surplus oil serves to lubricate the rear driving chain...
The 2½ h.p. open frame has two or three extra refinements. A lever is fitted on the handle-bar, by means of which, when the engine has been started, the gear can be withdrawn while the rider takes her seat....
Continued: Royal Enfield for 1912
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Autorette.
The Autorette, which is a new two-seated three-wheeled runabout manufactured by the Enfield Autocar Co., Ltd., of Birmingham, and illustrated on this page, will, we understand, be in view next week at Stand No. 38, Alldays and. Onions, Ltd., Birmingham.
This new runabout possesses several interesting features, particularly in connection with the springing...
Continued: Royal Enfield for 1912
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November 16th, 1911.
1912 Models.
Excelsior.
One day last week we saw one of the new Excelsior motor cycles. This model has a 4½ h.p. 86 x 112 mm. single-cylinder engine, and it presents several interesting features. A 3½ h.p. 85 x 88 mm. machine is also built, but, as practically all the details are the same; a description of the 4½ h.p. model will suffice...
Continued: Excelsior 1912 Models
Wulfruna.
The Wearwell Cycle Co.. Wolverhampton, will exhibit several Wulfruna motor cycles on Stand 59. One will be a 1½ h.p., machine with vertical engine, Bosch magneto fitted at the rear of the engine instead of in front. Druid spring forks, luggage carrier, stand and number plates...
Continued: Wolf 1912 Models
Ariel.
Components, Ltd,, Birmingham, have decided to list next year seven Ariel models. These will comprise 3½ h.p.. touring, 3½ h.p. roadsters, and 2½ h.p. lightweights. The Ariel engine-shaft, variable gear, and free engine will be fitted to the touring patterns...
Continued: Ariel 1912
L.M.C.
We have recently had an opportunity of examining one of the new 4 h.p.. L.M.C. sidecar motor cycles. The power unit is much on the lines of the standard L.M,C, 3½ h.p.,, but the engine has had the bore and stroke increases to 89 x 92 mm. The compression is medium, and the radiating tins have been extended...
Continued: LMC 1912
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1912 Models.-
Bradbury.
The principal item of interest in the Bradbury models will be the well-tried two-speed gear. The following models will be marketed, all having the same sized engine, and differing only with regard to the gear employed; two-speed chain-driven with Bradbury gear, two-speed belt-driven with N.S.U. gear, three-speed belt-driven with Sturmey-Archer gear...
Continued: Bradbury 1912 Models
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N.Y.E.
Nye and Co. will stage on Stand 52 the new Italian S.I.A.M.T. lightweight, a Triumph with Mabon two-speed gear on counter-shaft which will be shown as a working model driven by electrical power, a 6 h.p. Enfield sidecar combination, a Moto-Reve, a P. V., and a Stuart Turner two-stroke; the last two named have already been described in previous issues. In addition, a Polkey-Jarrott electric generator lamp set adapted for motor cycles will be on view.
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1912 Models.-
Further P. and M. details.
In our last issue we outlined some of the more important P. and M. improvements. We are now enabled to illustrate a few of the special details for 1912. The kick starting device consists of a semi-circular drum, at the corners of which are anchorages for a short length of chain, which passes over a small sprocket supported by a projection cast on the timing gear case....
Continued: P&M 1912 Models
November 16th, 1911
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Bat.
As may be expected, the exhibit of the Bat Motor Manufacturing Co. will be an imposing one. The chief novelty consists of the sidecar machine, which is fitted either with a 5-6 or 7-8 h.p. J.A.P. engine.
In the first place, the transmission is by chain through a counter-shaft gear box of the sliding dog clutch type...
Continued: BAT 1912
Lincoln Elk.
Kirby and Edwards will have a comprehensive exhibit of ten Lincoln-Elk machines at Stand No. 84. The model A is a 3½ h.p. machine fitted with the firm's own 85 x 88 mm. engine, Bosch magneto. B. and B. carburetter, and Druid spring forks...
Continued: Lincoln Elk 1912 Models
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B.S.A.
The B.S.A. Company will list four models for the 1912 season. They are a roadster, a free engine, a two-speed, and a T.T. model. All these types will be lifted with the 85 x 88 mm. engine, which has undergone practically no alterations. A dropped top tube is now employed on the frame. Inverted levers are used for the brake and exhaust lifter, and the B.S.A. spring fork, which has given great satisfaction, is retained...
Continued: BSA 1912 Models
The Scott Two-stroke.
Although none of the modifications which will distinguish the 1912 Scott from that which has performed so creditably during the past season are very obvious, they are worthy of note, because they are the outcome of practical riding tests by the designer who has carried an original type to success.
Foremost in interest naturally comes the engine. To start with the bore has been increased 1/8 th of an inch and now measures 2 7/8 in. with a stroke of 2½ in., the cubic capacity of the cylinders being 535 c.c. as against the previous 485 c.c. ...
Continued: Scott 1912 Models
E.L.I.
The E.L.I. Motor Mfg. Co.. Bristol, will show at Stand 54 an example of their motor bicycle which is named the "E.L.I. The machine has a Precision engine. The same exhibit will also include a Superbe sidecar...
Continued: E.L.I. Motor Mfg. Co.
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November, 16th, 1911.
1912 Models.
Matchless.
Messrs. Collier and Sons will exhibit ten Matchless motor bicycles and two sidecars, also C. R. Collier's famous red 7 h.p. racer, on which he has made world's records for the kilometre, mile, and live miles. The lady's 2½ h.p. m.o.i.v. is fitted with a three-speed gear...
Continued: 1912 Models
P.M.C.
The Premier Motor Co., Ltd., Birmingham, will exhibit, in addition to the Rex-Jap, illustrated last week, several De Luxe models specially designed for sidecar work, among them are a 6 h.p. twin 76 x 85 mm., an 8 h.p. twin 85 x 85 mm., and a 4 h.p. single-cylinder 35 x 85 mm...
Continued: Premier Motor Co. (Birmingham)
A.C. Sociables.
For next year two types of the A.C. sociables will be manufactured - the Standard and the De Luxe. An improved form of two-speed gear has been introduced, the design of which is exceedingly neat, even the brakes with which the changes are effected being enclosed...
Continued: A.C. Models for 1912
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Millford Sidecars.
Mills and Fulford will exhibit at Stand 65 examples of all their Millford sidecars. These will be found suitable for all pockets, as their range of designs starts with a very low-priced sidecar called the Herald, the most expensive one embodying all the latest ideas...
Continued: Millford Sidecars 1912
Gloria Sidecar.
The Gloria sidecar has been designed to meet the demand for a high class attachment for a motor cycle. The patent spring wheel suspension insulates the passenger from road shocks, and the makers claim that it imparts a free trailing movement to the wheel, so that there is no binding or dragging action...
Continued: Gloria Sidecars
Montgomery Sidecars.
On Stand no. 60 in the Annexe will be shown a full range of the well known Montgomery castor wheel, spring wheel, and rigid sidecars, which have been practically redesigned for next season. One of the features of these sidecars is a patent spring under the foot of the chair...
Continued: Montgomery Sidecars 1912
The Bradbury Sidecar.
Improvements have been made in the Bradbury sidecar, the first of which relates to its fittings. The lug, which is fitted to the down tube of the bicycle frame, terminates in a cone which fits into an internal cone machined in the sidecar bracket...
Continued: Bradbury 1912 Models
The Motor Cycle November 16th, 1911. Pages 1210-1222
