Excelsior

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Excelsior 125cc G0 Universal

SPECIFICATION

ENGINE - Villiers 125 c.c. Two-stroke Two-port Engine - 3-Speed Gear Unit. 50 m/m bore x 62 m/m stroke. Flat top piston. Petroil lubrication.

GEAR - 3-Speed integral unit, driven by chain in cast aluminium oil-bath case. Easy hand gear-change control with clutch and folding type kick starter.

FRAME - Extra-strong weldless steel tubing. Engine and Gear Box mounting at three points, giving exceptional strength and security. Low riding position with perfect steering control.

FRONT FORKS - Pressed steel with link action and central compression spring. Substantial bearing surfaces and high tensile steel spindles.

TANK - All steel welded saddle tank arranged for petroil mixture. Capacity 1 3/4 gallons.

CARBURETTER - Villiers Automatic with single lever control and device for easy starting.

WHEELS and TYRES - Wheels built with steel hubs and rims, fitted with Dunlop Tyres. 24" x 2.50".

SADDLE - Dunlop " Drilastic " supple top.

BRAKES - 4" Internal Expanding front and rear, with finger adjustment.

HANDLEBARS - "Clean" type, adjustable for both angle and reach - fitted with' rubber grips and welded on levers.

TRANSMISSION - Heavy 1/2" x 3/16" rear chain drive. (Primary chain enclosed in cast aluminium oilbath case).

MUDGUARDS - Wide dome section steel guards with rigid stays.

CARRIER - Strong steel carrier, rigidly affixed to rear mud-guard. Can be supplied at 5 6 extra if required.

STAND - Extra strong spring-up rear stand.

TOOLBOX - Tubular steel Circular Toolbox mounted in accessible position.

IGNITION and LIGHTING EQUIPMENT - Villiers high tension magneto ignition. Villiers direct Electric Lighting from flywheel dynamo and cobalt steel magneto giving large output. 5 1/2" head-lamp with independent parking lights operated by instantly replaceable dry battery in head-lamp.

EQUIPMENT - Full Set of Tools. Bulb Horn, Licence Holder, Leg-guards.

WEIGHT - 129 lbs. approximately.

N.B. - This machine has been designed for Solo use only. If used for pillion-riding it invalidates the guarantee.

125 c.c. "UNIVERSAL" Model G.O.

Code Word : "UNIVE"

£21-10-0

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