Among the interesting points of the Reading Standard is the fact that it has the largest engine of any motor cycle in the Show
The new cylinder head of the Reading Standard. The valve springs are enclosed m cases with a locking ring beneath.
READING STANDARD. (Stand 37.)
10 h.p.; 85.8x95.4 mm. (1,170 c.c.); twin-cylinder four-stroke; side-by-side valves; mechanical lubrication; Schebler carburetter; Splitdorf gear-driven magneto; three-speed countershaft gear; chain drive; Firestone 28x3in. tyres.
Stanley. J. Watson, 37, Sheen Road, Richmond, Surrey.
The Reading Standard was one of the first American-made motor cycles that conformed in design to British ideas as to valve disposition. It is, however, rather more up-to-date than many British machines in that mechanical lubrication is fitted. Like all American big twins it is strongly constructed, made to withstand roughly roads, and is provided with a comfortable saddle. The current for the electric lighting is supplied from a Splitdorf generator.
Following American practice the clutch can be actuated either by the foot or by hand, and unless the clutch is withdrawn the gear lever cannot be moved owing to the interlocking device provided. The models shown are all fitted with sidecars with the exception of one.
Although the engine is rather larger than is fitted to British motor cycles the complete machine is compactly arranged, and is not clumsy in appearance.
1920 Olympia Show.
The Motor Cycle, December 2nd, 1920. Page 710
