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James 1932 D15 148cc Two-stroke

THE FAMOUS JAMES No. D15 148 c.c. UTILITY TWO-STROKE

The Model, as illustrated above. No. D15, is fitted with an Engine designed and manufactured throughout in our Works. The Model is offered to meet the demand for a " Utility " Machine which is absolutely the last word in economy both on first cost and subsequent upkeep. Nevertheless nothing has been omitted which will make this machine in every way road-worthy and suitable for the hard day in and day out service which " Utility " machines are expected to withstand. The Engine may be depended upon to give a fair average speed and on ordinary main roads will average well over 100 miles per gallon. It will climb all main road hills with case, and is easily controlled in traffic. The Specification, in relation to the price, is really wonderful, and we invite comparison of this Specification with that of any other machine offered to the public at anything like the price. This Model is, of course, covered by the " JAMES " full Guarantee as appears elsewhere in this list.

SPECIFICATION

ENGINE 148 c.c. two-port Utility. Engine of "James" design and manufacture throughout.

CARBURETTER " Amal."

IGNITION Flywheel magneto.

LUBRICATION " Petroil."

SILENCER Twin pipes with large expansion chambers and fishtails.

GEAR BOX Two-speed, with hand control clutch.

FRAME Loop type of best quality high carbon weldless steel tubes.

FORKS Well triangulated for strength, spring suspension.

HANDLEBAR Fully adjustable, clean type.

STAND Central prop type, enabling the front and rear to be raised from the ground.

TYRES "Goodyear," 25 x 3 in. W.O.

MUDGUARDS Wide section, ribbed top.

TANK Patent welded steel saddle tank, black enamelled, gold lined.

BRAKES Internal expanding back and front. Very efficient.

SADDLE Terry flexible spring seat.

EQUIPMENT Large tool box, tool kit, tyre inflator.

TAX 15/-per annum.

LIGHTING Direct lighting set, with parking light.

FINISH Brilliant black enamel on rustproofed surface.

Exhaust system chrome plated.

Price £19:19:0 Nett Cash

INCLUDING ELECTRIC LIGHTING AND EQUIPMENT, see Specification.

Deferred Terms, including Insurance—Deposit £5 14 9 and 12 Monthly Payments of £1 11 0

Derived from a 1932 James catalogue posted to Early Motorcycle Literature

James 1932 Models