Excelsior

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Excelsior 1929 Model 4 247cc Villiers

SPECIFICATION

2 1/2 h.p. STANDARD TWO STROKE (TWO PORT) EXCELSIOR

ENGINE. 2 1/2 h.p. Villiers Sports Engine. Bore and stroke 67 mm. by 70 mm. 247 c.c. Full roller bearing big end. Detachable aluminium cylinder head and aluminium piston. Automatic system of lubrication. Extra long bronze gaslight main bearing.
Fully floating gudgeon pin. Straight through twin exhaust pipes and two expansion chambers.

FRAME. New and patented design. Duplex cradle frame of exceptional strength, giving great stability and low riding position. The Duplex tubes run from the ball head, without a break to rear wheel spindle.

FORKS. Girder model. Sports, incorporating efficient shock absorber.

GEAR. Excelsior 3-speed all chain drive, hand controlled clutch and kick-starter, with cam adjustment.

CHAIN COVERS. Front chain is fully enclosed, and an efficient guard is fitted for rear chain,

STAND. To rear wheel, fixed with a spring clip.

TANK. Latest design, all steel saddle tank having no stud holes or bolts passing into the tank for fixing. Petrol capacity 1 1/2 galls. Oil capacity 1 quart. Registered design,

CARBURETTER. Villiers single lever.

CARRIER. Stirrup handle only fitted on Standard model. Carrier fitted on Overseas model. See page 18 for extra when fitted on standard model.

WHEELS AND TYRES. 25x3 in. best quality rims, Avon Cord tyres.

SADDLE. Best quality supple top.

BRAKES. Excelsior extra wide 6 in, internal expanding hub brakes front and rear,

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

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

MUDGUARDS. Of ample width and depth (dome section), 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 arc adjustable and fitted with rubber grips and inverted levers.

ACCESSORIES. Kit of tools, inflator, chain punch, a quart tin of Castrol XL oil, and a Tecalemit grease gun, also Excelsior Mascot for front number plate.