A TRIBUTE TO THE "8.5.A." MOTORCYCLE.
The "B.S.A.V motor-cycle has no t been many months on the Zealand market, but it has been before tho public long enough to win'.niqny » n thuaiastically-worded appreciations df its wonderful efficiency. Here is sample letter, received by iis oh January 31st last:—Messrs Adams
Ltd., Cliristehurch. p«* r sirs,—l cannot refrain from writing to let you know how delighted I am with 'ny 3} h.p. "8.5.A." motor-cycle. I have covered II.OCO miles since I purchased it last September. lam out every day in all weathers and over all sorts and conditions of roads. The cane with which it starts, and the flexibility of the engine, are almost incredible". It is speedy, absolutely reliablOj and an excellent hill-climber. Wishing you every success with this fine agency, yours very truly, R- C. Jaggar, Christchurch. Mr Jaggar was one if the earliest Christchurch purchasers of the "8.5.A." and his experience is the experience of all other "8.5.A." users. There are over 100 "B.S.A.V on tho road in Xew Zealand to-day, all giving tho maximum of fiatisfaction with a minimum of trouble. A consignment of now models is now to hand, with cut-away petrol tanks, facilitating a low comfortable ridinj? position, adjustable foot-rests, luxuriously sprung forks, and all the little detail improvements which make the "8.5.A." so much more comfortable than others. Every part is made en tho interchangeable system, and is readily replaceable, while the finish is superb. The price for the fixed enpi'io model is £70, for the free engine £30. pall and see the new models. Wo can give immediate delivery from stock. Adams, Ltd.; agents for "8.5.A." motor-cycles, High street, Christchurch. (G. B. Brown, representative). 6
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Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 14291, 29 February 1912, Page 7
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281A TRIBUTE TO THE "B.S.A." MOTORCYCLE. Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 14291, 29 February 1912, Page 7
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