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3½ h.p. Water-cooled ModelEngine - Single cylinder water-cooled with large jackets surrounding bore, valves and head; 3 1/2 h.p.; bore Radiator - Honeycomb; very strong and light; water capacity 3 quarts, giving ample cooling; fitted with concealed escape pipe. Starting Device - Kick starter on chain stays. Carburetter - Brown & Barlow ; operated by Bowden wires from handlebar. Ignition - - High tension magneto; gear driven; placed behind engine; controlled from handlebar. Transmission - Dunlop 1 in. rubber belt, V shape; on variable pulley, giving gems ranging from 4:1 to 0 ; 1 on top gear. Three-Speed Gear and Free Engine - Sturmey-Archer; operated by lever on top tube; clutch operated by foot pedal. Tank - Made in two compartments; petrol capacity 1½ gallons; oil capacity 1 quart; fitted with petrol gauge and drip feed lubricator to engine (Best and Lloyd type) and extra large fillers. Frame - Strong design; dropped top rail; low position (saddle 28 in. from ground); fitted with foot-boards and specially designed spring forks. Wheels & Tyres - 26 in. x 2½ in. Dunlop extra heavy rubber studded tyres, with beaded edges Mudguards - Detachable; front guard has side extensions for its whole length; back guard hinges up to facilitate tyre repair; belt guard also fitted. Brakes - Front rim brake and powerful internal V back rim brake, operated by foot pedal. Control - All Bowden wires neatly enclosed in handlebar. Saddle - Lycett No. 4 Pan seat or Brooks B 170 Carrier - Of strong steel tube. Stands - To front and back wheels; rear stand is hinged on fork ends separate from hub spindle ; the latter can be removed with stand in position. Tool Bags - Fitted each side carrier, with complete kit of tools Number Plates - Enamelled ready for registration letters and numbers. Finish - Enamelled black on coslettised frame, lined green and gold; tank finished with large aluminium panels and lined to match frame.
Humber Watercooled
Humber WC Models | 3½ h.p. Water-cooled | 6 h.p. Water-cooled HO Twin | 1914 Flat Twin Article Adapted from a catalogue available at Barnstormers NZ |
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