1910 Cycle and Motorcycle Exhibition
A. J. Stevens and Co., Ltd.
Retreat Street, Wolverhampton. Stand No. 71a.
This firm exhibit four different models of motor cycles, two with twin cylinder engines of 3 1/2 H.P., the model A being belt-driven, whilst the model B is chain-driven, and is
provided with a very neat two-speed gear and a free engine. It is a medium-weight machine, and is extremely suitable for side-car work. In the case of the Standard 2 1/2 HP:
machines, single-cylinder engines are employed, the ignition, as in the 3 1/2 H.P. models, being magneto. The Standard A is a lightweight machine, weighing about 110 lbs., and
belt-driven. In the case of the "Standard" B a free engine is provided, in conjunction with a two-speed gear-box. The tanks on all the models are nicely arranged, and excellent
spring forks go to complete a very neat type of motor-cycle. An extra petrol carrier can be fitted over the front wheel mudguard, and is so shaped that it really forms side mudguards. It is a very handy thing for the tourist, as there is no fear of the petrol supply running short.
A. J. STEVENS AND Co., Retreat Street, Wolverhampton.
Four models are shown on this stand, and comprise a 3½ h.p. twin with chain drive and two-speed gear; a similar machine but with single gear and single cylinder: and two 2½ h.p. lightweights, both single geared and with two speeds. Perhaps the most interesting these is the higher powered two-speed model, which is constructed on standard lines and fitted with Druid spring forks. The two-speed gear, which is placed close behind the engine, is driven by a chain protected by a neat splashguard, a special form of slipping clutch being introduced in the engine-shaft sprocket. The gear is operated by a lever on the top tube of the frame.
By the side of the gear box is a clutch with eighteen cork inserts, which is controlled by a handle-bar lever, and is applied to the chain sprocket driven by the engine, the reduction of gear between these two points being about 2 to 1. The gear box has positive dog clutches and gives a free engine position as well as the two gears, the top gear being direct. The general finish of the machines is excellent, the tank fittings being of the best, whilst the silencer is cast aluminium. There is a neat kick-up stand, and a clever arrangement of the carrier which dispenses with mudguard stays.
A 2½ h.p. single-geared model is, except for the gear box and clutch, of the same specification, and much the same remarks apply to the two smaller lightweight machines, in which the only difference is the engine, which is a single-cylinder with a bore and stroke of 70 x 76 mm. and slightly lower gears of 5½ and 9¾ to 1.
A particularly neat fitment shown on one of the machines on this stand is a spare petrol carrier, supported on the front forks, and consisting of two V-shaped flat tanks on either side of the wheel; with a capacity of half a gallon.
