Excelsior

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Excelsior 1929 Models 1, 2 & 3 Two-strokes

SPECIFICATION

172c.c. 1 3/4 h.p., 3-SPEED SPORTS and 147c.c. 1 1/2 h.p. 2 or 3-SPEED UTILITY EXCELSIORS

ENGINE. Villiers Two-stroke, 57.15mm. x 67mm., 172 c.c, with flywheel magneto. Twin exhaust pipes with two expansion chambers; or Villiers Two-stroke 55mm. x 62mm., 147 c.c. with magneto flywheel and straight through exhaust pipe with expansion chamber.

FRAME. Loop type of best quality high carbon weld less steel tubes* giving a very low riding position,

FORKS. Girder pattern spring

FORKS with link action and central spring under compression,

GEAR. Two or three-speed all chain drive, hand controlled clutch and kick starter,

CHAIN COVERS. Black enamelled steel chain guards.

STAND. Central stand, gives quick and easy removal of both wheels.

TANK. Alt steel saddle tank. Registered design, 147 c.c., Petroil lubrication; 172 c.c., automatic lubrication, separate oil tank,

CARBURETTER. Villiers single lever.

CARRIER. A strong tubular carrier is provided,

WHEELS AND TYRES. Best quality rims. 147 c.c., 24x2 1/2 in. Avon Cord tyres; 172 c.c. model, 25x2.75 Avon Cord tyres,

SADDLE. Brooks' best quality

BRAKES. Internal expanding front and rear, with finger adjustments.

TRANSMISSION. Front and rear chains, 1/2 x 3/16 in. heavy Coventry,

HUBS. All steel hubs of exceptional strength, nickel chrome cones 5/16 in. balls,

MUDGUARDS. Of ample width, rigid stays, preventing mudguard vibration.

FOOTRESTS. Excelsior rubber footrests,

TOOL BOX. A strong enamelled metal tool box is fitted between seat tube and mudguard,

HANDLEBARS. These are fitted by special clip to the steering head, are adjustable and fitted with rubber grips and inverted levers.

ACCESSORIES. Full kit of tools, inflator, chain punch and a quart tin of Castrol XL, oil.

WEIGHT. 147 c.c,, 2-speed, 132 lbs, (approx,); 147 c.c., 3-speed. 135 lbs. (approx.); 172 c.c,, 3-speed, 140 lbs. (approx,).