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Levis 1935 346cc Model A Special

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Model "A Special."

Full electric equipment. 8in. dia. head lamp.

4-speed Gear with totally enclosed POSITIVE STOP foot change and. neutral indicator.

Cast aluminium OIL-BATH primary chain-case.

External Racing Twist Grip.

£59.10.0

ENGINE. " Levis " single-cylinder O.H.V., 70 m.m. bore, 90 m.m. stroke, 346 c.c. Detachable non-detonating turbulent head, single-port or two-port. Enclosed rocker gear. Rocker bearings and valve stems lubricated from crankcase.

COMPRESSION RATIOS. Standard 6.8 to 1, High 8 to 1. High lift cams optional, also high compression piston for sprint work.

GEAR RATIOS. 5.6, 7.2, 8.4 and 14.9 to 1.

TRANSMISSION. ½in. x .305 Primary Chain totally enclosed in aluminium chaincase. ½in. x .305 rear chain.

FRONT FORKS. Improved steering damper and shock absorbers.

TYRES. 26 x 3.25 Dunlop. For alternative tyres see EQUIPMENT.

Ribbed or Studded optional on front wheel.

BRAKES. 7in. diameter front and rear.

CAPACITY OF TANKS. Petrol 2 3/8 gallons, Oil 4 pints.

PETROL AND OIL CONSUMPTION. Petrol 100 m.p.g. Oil 1,800-2,000 m.p.g. min.

SPEED. 70 m.p.h. (74 m.p.h. with H.L. cams, 77-80 m.p.h. with H.L. cams and H.C. piston).

GROUND CLEARANCE. 4in.

WHEEL BASE. 54in.

SADDLE HEIGHT. 27in.

WEIGHT. 310 lbs.

FINISH. Chromium-plating throughout. For colour schemes see EQUIPMENT.