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Proved Popularity—The Sales of B.S.A. Motor Cycles to-day are the largest in the world—and the reason is consistent Reliability. There is no other Motor Cycle o£ such outstanding reliability—B.3.A. machines have been ridden round the world under the most strenuous conditions without a single mechanical fault, and have always secured first place in the principal ' reliability trials—Lead the way on a B.S.A. READ THIS BRIEF SPECIFICATION OF THE 1928 MODEL ”8" DE LUXE. ENGINE : Single cylinder 4.93 h.p. Roller big end bearing, mainshaft mounted on large ball bearings. Aluminium alloy piston, silent timing gear. Large silencer giving quiet exhaust without loss of efficiency. FRAME : Specially designed to give ample ground clearance (minimum 4} in.). Altered (or 1928 to give a riding position 1 in. lower and 1 i in. further forward. Weld less steel tubing and forged steel lugs throughout. New headlugef continuous type, giving great strength. Special connections to take Sidecars. Strong carrier fitted. SPRING FORKS : The new type 8.8. A. Spring Forks are the most efficient over fitted to any Motor Cycle. They absorb absolutely all road shocks and ensure every possible comfort for the rider, even on the roughest of reads. Briefly, the new type B.S.A. Spring Forks are based on a cushion action that produces a long “ wavy ” movement through the “ fork rocket.” Springing is of vital importance under present road conditions, and the prospective buyer of a new Motor Cycle must seriously consider tiris great advantage offered by B.S.A. In addition, the B.S.A. is fitted with Shock Absorbers to further counteract the shocks created by riding on rough and bumpy roads. Steering damper fitted to head. BRAKES: Both internal expanding type Tin. diameter. Front operated by lever on right handlebar, rear by heel pedal on independent fulcrum at right side of machine. B.S.A. MODEL “S” DE LUXE Price jbtj Lamp and horn extra. This model fitted WHEELS : Heavy gauge rims for 26 x 3.25 or 27 x 4 tyres. LUBRICATION : Gravity feed to mechanical pump of improved type, then to sight feed on timing ease, and feeding to crank case. Hand pump is also fitted for emergency use. Oil supplied to primary chain by depressing spring byepass valve. Grease gun nipples fitted to hubs, fork links, brake cam spindles, etc. TANK: Tapered type. Capacity: Petrol 21-8 gallons. Oil 3 pints. Unleakable filler caps. Combined priming cock and petrol tap. TRANSMISSION : Front drive completely enclosed in chain case and rear drive protected by an efficient guard. Cam-faced cush drive fitted to engine shaft. CLUTCH : Contained in large chain wheel, indestructible, floating dry plate type, increased in size. Controlled by lever on left handle bar, with targe diameter cable. GEAR BOX : B.S.A. Three-speed gear box. All gears constantly in mesh. Kick-starter mechanism enclosed in gear box. Change speed lever on right side of tank. Screw adjustment of box position for accurately setting chain tension. FOOTRESTS : Adjustable. Footboards extra. TOOL BOX : Metal case, fixed to frame tube underneath saddle. Complete set of tools in neat leather roll, and grease gun. Inflator. MUDGUARDS : Rear, 7 in. wide of pjain section. Front, with side wings ofample dimensions. SADDLE : Terry spring seat. HANDLEBAR: Sporting type or Touring bars teorder. Both types adjustable. Twist grip controls. with 4in. full balloon tyres £BO. a % Used motor cycle taken in part payment. Easy terms arranged. Motor Cycles J AGO, RIGGS & Co., DUNEDIN. ADAMS LTD.. w .Zealand Agents for B.S.A. Motor Cycles. ROUND THE WORLD f N A B.S.A.—mHss through 20 different countries.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 20317, 27 January 1928, Page 5
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