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High-Grade 1 ® i m rMfI 1 it >_%*■« >\* m mi m m i •0/Delivered to any With Genuine Dunlop English Tyres Guaranteed 15 months. Ride ii I© Work ■Ride it to Sports ■Ride If for Health ■Ride it for Fun Test a Cycle for Seven Days; and if it does not give absolute satisfaction, return it at our expense, and we will promptly refund your deposit. But if you decide to keep the Machine, you may pay for it at the following rate: Gent.'s Cycle, 3/9 per week for one year. Lady's Cycle, 4/- per week for one year. If you pay within six months, we will give you a 10% discount off the balance. Or, if you prefer to purchase this High-gjade Cycle for cash, send with your order £B/7/6 for a Gent.'s Cycle, or £B/17/6 for a Lady's Cycle, and the Machine will go forward Freight Paid, subject to Seven Days* Riding Test SPECIFICATION These High-grade Cycles are Erected and Tested in Our Own Factory. Note the Specifications: y FRAME:—Best weldless, non-porous steel tubing, accurately machined lugs, all joints pegged before brazing. FINISH:—Frame treated with the well-known cosletising process (making it rustproof) before application of four coats Black Lustre Enamel. Hand lined in two colours. CHAIN WHEEL:—" Williams' " sold forged chain wheel, 5-pin attachment, 7-inch bevelled and tapered cranks. WHEELS:—2B x U N.P. Steel Rims, black centred and lined, British front Hub. Genuine " Eadie " Coaster back Hub. CHAlN:—Reynolds or Perry, £ x -£. TYRES:—English Dunlop, first-grade, guaranteed 15 months. HANDLEBARS: —Canadian reversible, on forward extended lug. Expander bolt security. PEDALS:—Rubber or Rat Trap as preferred, on case-hardened spindles. SADDLE:-—3-Coil Spring Saddle. Extra large butted seat BRIGHT PARTS:—Heavily Nickel-plated. Complete and ready to ride, with pump, pump clip, tool bag, spanners, oil can, repair outfit, and bell. Lady's model, as above, but with raised handlebar and front roller lever brake, and chain cover, or gear case. 0 IN NAME & REPUTATION • A W| ■ w btfcr ... v", . gglf «I 1 r ":0 la t m MATCHLESS MODEL R. Zi horse-power. Benzine Coniamption—l2s miles to gallon. Lubricating Oil—2ooo miles per jpJlon. MATCHLESS MODEL L/ 4, 3J hor.e-power. With Kit of Tools and Pump. Benzine Consumption—Solo, 110 miles per gallon. £7 Down per week IP' IP JiisEi# ww Jia A for two years. The latest, lightest and cheapest " MATCHLESS," the Model " R," is, in apite of its low nominal power, capable of carrying a solo rider anywhere where wheel grip can be obtained, and of attaining a speed of approximately 45 miles per hour when conditions are good and speed is safe. It is essentially economical in running costs. This fact, coupled with its light weight and handiness, makes it ideal for runabout work, while remaining perfectly suitable for strenuous touring. SPECIFICATION of the " Matchless " Model R, h.p. r\i7f f\/i7fO>ijrin> FREE To your nearest Port or Railway Station. riwn and 15/- per weeK WW A JUL for two years. There is not a more dependable Machine in the popular 350 c.c. class than the Model L/ 4 "MATCHLESS." With several seasons of popularity behind it, it is a thoroughly welltried model, which, in its latest form, remains at the forefront of its class, not merely on the basis of its extreme reliability, but also by reason of its very complete specification. SPECIFICATION of the 44 Matchless " Model L/ 4 3£ h.p. ENGINE—Of four-stroke type. Cylinder very heavily finned, particularly rf»und exhaust port, to ensure perfect cooling. Fitted with ribbed aluminium valve caps. GEAR-BOX Three-speed Sturmey-Archer counter-shaft gear-box. KICKSTARTER—Is incorporated in gear-box, within which the mechanism is enclosed. CLUTCH—Latest type dryplate clutch, with friction inserts, giving smooth engagement and needing no lubrication. TRANSMISSION—By chains, protected from mud and dust. LUBRICATION—By mechanical oil pump. CARBURETTER— Two-1 ever semi-automatic carburetter, with pilot jet to give easy starting and slow running. IGNITION Lucas high tension Magneto. SPRING FORKS—" Matchless" girder spring forks; fitted with snubbers. WHEELS—Fitted with heavy-gauge spokes, mounted on steel hubs carried on " Timkin" roller bearings. BRAKES—Two powerful internal expanding car - type brakes, operating in a large diameter drum on the rear wheel. Entirely unaffected by weather conditions. SADDLE Large - touring saddle, well sprung to give absolute comfort. Height from ground, only 26Jin. WEIGHT—OnIy 1801b, making the machine very handy in use. PETROL CONSUMPTION—I2S miles per gallon. Oil, 2000 miles per gallon. SPEED—Up to 45 miles per hour. ENGlNE—"Matchless" 347 high efficiency side valve engine. Fitted with aluminium piston, floating gudgeon pin, roller bearings to big end and drive side of main shaft, and detachable valve guides. Scientifically designed heavy cylinder, with large gas passages, and heavily finned to ensure adequate cooling. Aluminium ribbed valve caps, internal exhaust valve-lifter. Bore, 69 m.m. Stroke, 93 m.m. Capacity, 347 c.c. A.C.U. Rating, 3.4 7 h.p. Power output over 10 b.h.p. at 4000 r.p.m. GEAR-BOX —Three-speed countershaft gear-box, with all gears constantly in mesh. KICKSTARTER —Incorporated in gear-box. CLUTCH Latest type two-plate friction insert clutch, giving ,very smooth engagement, and requiring no lubrication. TRANSMISSION—By chain throughout, both chains being protected from mud and dust by adequate guards. LUBRICATION—By mechanical oil pump carried on off-side of the engine. CARBURETTER Two-lever semi-automatic carburetter. IGNITION—Lucas high-tension magneto. ° Werful internal expanding brakes to each wheel. wriru^A 1 ' 86 tou l i , n K- Height from ground, 29in. WEIGHT—Appro*. 2191b. PETROL CONSUMPTION—SoIo, 110 mile® per gallon. Inspect the " MATCHLESS " in our Machinery Department, Wyndham Street, or send us £7 or £9 deposit, and we will forward the motor cycle, freight paid, to your nearest'port or station, and guarantee safe delivery. Test the "MATCHLESS" for Seven Days, and if it does not give complete satisfaction, return it, freight collect in Auckland, and we will promptly refund your deposit. DC! Kij Ltd Hobson St., • Auckland

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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19454, 9 October 1926, Page 18 (Supplement)

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Page 18 Advertisements Column 1 New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19454, 9 October 1926, Page 18 (Supplement)

Page 18 Advertisements Column 1 New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19454, 9 October 1926, Page 18 (Supplement)