Alldays Improvements.
Since we last described the Alldays motor cycle several improvements have been made, with the object of producing a more handy and comfortable machine. A domed top piston is now used, and slippers have been interposed between the cams and tappets. Narrower piston rings are fitted, as it was found that the wide ones used previously had a tendency to bind in the cylinder. In all other respects the engine remains the same. It will be remembered that the Alldays machines are fitted with aluminium footboards. In future these will be sprung from the front end instead of the back, as it is found that this gives a more comfortable riding position. The new frame has a dropped top tube, improved handle-bars, and carrier, while both single and two-speed types now have a kick-up stand. Cleanliness has been carefully studied. The combination of footboards, efficient mudguards, and an aluminium trouser guard covering the valve mechanism, should keep the rider reasonably clean.
The Roc hub two-speed gear is employed, and customers have the choice of B. and B. or Amac carburetters, and Bosch or E.I.C, magnetos. Best and Lloyd semi-automatic lubrication is fitted as standard.
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ALLDAYS AND ONIONS, No. 38.
Alldays and Onions Pneumatic Eng. Co., Ltd., Matchless Works, Birmingham. – The Alldays machine, which was described in a recent issue, has several minor improvements compared with the 1911 model. A drop top tube is employed, aluminium footboards are sprung from the front end, and the magneto is carried behind the engine well out of the mud and dirt. A good feature of these machines is the simple detachment of the front brakes, rendering the front wheel very easy to remove. The model shown to us is fitted with a new Middlemore back rest. This machine can also be supplied either with free engine or fixed gear and pedals.
1911 Olympia Show - The Motor Cycle November 23rd, 1911. Page 1270
