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Excelsior 1929 Model 9 490cc OHV JAP

SPECIFICATION

5 h.p. O.H.V. TWO PORT EXCELSIOR

ENGINE. 490.6 c.c. O.H.V. Jap engine, double port, 85.7x85, Roller bearing big end, roller bearing pulley side, aluminium piston. Rocker gear enclosed. Mechanical lubrication incorporating Best and Lloyd sight feed. An extraordinarily powerful engine, which will give a remarkable performance either solo or with sidecar. Two straight through exhaust pipes with expansion chambers,

FRAME. New and protected design. Duplex cradle frame of exceptional strength, giving great stability and low riding position. Sidecar lugs are incorporated in this frame as standard.

FORKS. Girder Sports Model, incorporating shock absorber.

GEAR. Burman 3-speed all chain drive heavyweight gear box, with hand controlled clutch and kick starter, having the change-speed gear lever arranged in a forward position on the right hand side of the tank.

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

CARRIER. A strong tubular carrier of large dimensions.

STAND. Stand to both wheels fixed with spring clips, and with forged steel unbreakable lugs,

TANKS. Registered design extra strong all steel saddle tank, petrol capacity 2 galls. Separate oil tank, capacity 2 3/4 pints. Quick release filler caps.

CARBURETTER. "Binks" two lever carburetter is standard.

WHEELS AND TYRES. Well base rims built up with 10 gauge spokes, 26x3.25 Avon Heavy Cord tyres.

SADDLE. Best quality supple top.

BRAKES. Powerful 7 in. internal expanding front and rear, fabric lined,

TRANSMISSION. By heavy "Coventry" motor cycle chains, 1/2 in. x 5/16 in.

HUBS. Front and rear hubs with internal expanding brakes, incorporated and fitted with nickel chrome steel cones.

MUDGUARDS. Large "D" shape guards, extra wide and well stayed with flat steel stays.

FOOTRESTS. Excelsior rubber adjustable footrests.

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

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

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

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

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


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