A New Arno.
The Arno Co. will market a new T.T. model for 1912. They will retain their already well-known power unit, in which the engine, magneto, carburetter, and footrests can be detached by removing three bolts and uncoupling the petrol union. The chief alterations will be in the frame. The head lugs are cast in one piece, and . the rear lug is of novel and neat appearance, as will be seen from the illustrations. This also is cast in one piece, and is designed to give great strength at the joints and a low saddle position.
The standard tourist machine will resemble the T.T. type in all respects, except that it will have a slightly longer frame, and can be fitted with pedals. The size of the engine will remain the same, viz., 84 x 89 mm. The firm will retain their medium weight machine, and will also list a new lightweight model of 65 bore and 68 stroke; rated at 2¼ h.p. We hope to give further details of this type in an early issue.
Much attention has been paid to details, and one finds many of those small refinements which are so important in the manufacture of the ideal machine. For instance, by slacking one nut and turning a milled washer, the angle of the clutch pedal may be set to suit individual requirements. The bottom bracket also is a particularly neat piece of work, incorporating an eccentric pedal, chain adjustment with a very simple locking action, and also a neat device whereby the pedals are prevented from revolving when not in use by a small friction clutch actuated by a light enclosed spring.
1911 Olympia Show - The Motor Cycle September 28th, 1911.
ARNO, No. 61.
The Arno Motor Co., Ltd., Gosford Street, Coventry.– The Arno de Luxe model is a particularly handsome machine finished in a colour which is known as primrose. The attachment of the engine unit is worth studying, as the engine, magneto, carburetter, and silencer may be dropped clean away from the frame by undoing four bolts. The strengthening of the head and the design of the rear portion of the frame carrying the saddle also deserve inspection. Points of convenience are well studied. The oil pump is carried at the rear of the tank, close to the rider. Magneto handle-bar control and side wings to both rear and front mudguards are fitted. The saddle position afforded is very low, the height from the ground being only twenty-seven inches. The last-named features apply to all models. Two T.T. machines are also exhibited which resemble the above, except that they are fitted with dropped handle-bars.
A particularly neat-looking machine, and, as it is equipped with good stand, luggage carrier, Druid spring forks, and other refinements, is a thoroughly practical lightweight. In all models the magneto is neatly carried behind the engine.
1911 Olympia Show - The Motor Cycle, November 23rd, 1911.
