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Royal Enfield 570cc Model L

Royal Enfield 1935 570cc Model L

The "big single" in its most modern form. Suitable for solo or sidecar work.

Abridged Specification (see page 5)

ENGINE

570 c.c single cylinder side-valve, Bore and stroke $5 X 99*25 m/m, Specially designed aluminium de¬ tachable cylinder head. Valves totally enclosed.

LUBRICATION -

Royal Enfield dry-sump circulating system, oil container in crankcase.

CARBURETTOR

Twist grip control to throttle, handle bar lever control to air slide.

GEARBOX -

Heavyweight four-speed with hand control. Standard ratios : Solo, 5, ¿-5, 4 and 13-9 to 1. Sidecar, 5-8,. 7’6, 1Qr4 and 16-1 to 1.

IGNITION AND

Lucas 6-volt Magdyno Set, gear-driven from engine.

LIGHTING SET

Control panel in tank.

brakes - -

Internal expanding, front and rear 6|in. diameter,

TRANSMISSION

Front chain totally enclosed in cast aluminium oil-bath case.

REAR WHEEL -

The rear wheel on this model has a knock-out spindle. On withdrawal of this, a distance piece can be removed leaving a gap sufficient to enable an Inner tube to be changed without removing the wheel.

TYRES

Dunlop cord 26x3*25in.

STAND

Patented central prop stand.

FINISH

Best quality black enamel. Bright parts chromium placed. Tank finished aluminium with green panels. Rims chromium plated.

Model L. 570 c.c. Side-valve

INCLUDING ELECTRIC LIGHTING SET

Adapted from a catalogue available at Barnstormers NZ