Excelsior

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Excelsior 1929 Model 7 345cc OHV JAP

SPECIFICATION

3 1/2 h.p. O.H.V. TWO PORT STANDARD EXCELSIOR

ENGINE. Jap O.H.V., two-port 70x90., 345 c.c. Roller bearing big end, roller bearing pulley side, aluminium piston. Mechanical Lubrication incorporating Best anti Lloyd sight feed and Roller Bearings to Rockers, and Rocker Gear enclosed. Two Straight-through exhaust pipes with 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 Sports model, incorporating spring controlled shock absorbers.

GEAR. Burman 3-speed all chain drive, hand controlled clutch and kick starter.

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 in to the tank for fixing. Petrol capacity 2 galls. Separate Oil Tank, capacity 3 pints. Registered design*

CARBURETTER. A "Binks" two lever Carburetter is the standard fitment.

CARRIER. Sports type handle carrier. See page IS for extra for Carrier when specialty ordered.

WHEELS AND TYRES. 26 X 3 Avon Cord heavy tyres, best quality flat well base rims.

SADDLE. Best quality supple top.

BRAKES. Excelsior extra wide 7 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. Adjustable footrests, fitted with rubber pads.

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

TOOL BOX. A strong enamelled metal tool box is fitted, fixed between the seat tube and rear 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 tin of Castrol XL, oil, and a Tecalemit grease gun, also Excelsior Mascot for front number plate.

KNEE GRIPS. These are permanently fitted as standard and are adjustable to suit riders' convenience.