Excelsior

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Excelsior 1929 Model 6 245cc OHV JAP

SPECIFICATION

2 1/2 h.p. O.H.V. TWO PORT STANDARD EXCELSIOR

ENGINE. Jap O.H.V., Two-port. 62.5x80 mm., 245 c.c. Roller bearing big end, aluminium piston. Mechanical lubrication incorporating Best and Lloyd sight feed. Two straight through exhaust pipes with expansion chambers and Roller Bearings to Rockers.

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. Burman 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 l 1/2 galls. Oil capacity 1 quart. Registered design.

CARBURETTER. "Binks" two lever carburetter is standard.

CARRIER. Stirrup fitted on standard model. See page 18 for extra for carrier when specially ordered.

WHEELS AND TYRES. 25x8 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 5/16 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,

STEERING DAMPER. This is of approved design, and easily adjustable.

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. 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.