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3rd, igii.
PfOIlorCEJI
791
Run on
of
a Two-speed Enfield.
Cycle
the
Enfiehl
had an opportunity of
a ueek-end ride on one of tlie 2J4 h.p. cha'nidrixen two-speed Entield lightweights, and are pleased to give our readers the benefit of our experiences with it.
^Ve
this
To
\\ith,
it
commence
is
.particuto
larly
trol,
easy
conits
owing
to
efficient
type
of
liie
engine.
but we found it just as e.isy to jnit the lever in the low gear ])osition, lift the valve, and push the machine along at a walking pace, when the twin-cylinder engine
Arrangement
of
twin engine, change speed gear, magneto, and carburetter on Ihe2i h.p. Enfield.
desirable feature
when
tlie
machine could
-
lie
mounted
r3aE^iTi*iC!Bt' -
Jt3it
without the slightest exertion in the form of running to start. Once under way, the change speed lever is pushed over into the high gear ]iiisiiioii. pressure licing kept on it until the high gear
During the lime the machine was in our possession we did not ,ha\e the slightest trouble with it, and we were considerably surprised at the speed that could
an engine of comparatively small regards its hill-climbing qualities, these arc well known, the combination of the chain drive and two speeds [jcrmitling any hill to be climbed which is met with in the ordinary course of touring. Our trial, although not a lengthy one, was suflicient to cause us to part with the machine with conbe attained dimensions.
with
As
well
(111 clutch engine-shaft, and while running at wings to Observe the iiiethod of securing the toolbag. ordii)ar\' speeds the transmission as is snioolh as if the marhine were fitted with a belt. At very \n\\ spe<?ils some slight difference may be detected, but it is so easv change on to to the- low gear thai ik) one would emplov the high L,'ear for slow rmiuing in traffic. The special form of
tion
The rear
and extended
special g<jld medal is offered for the fastest flying mile over this course irre.spective of clasa of machine.
magneto tran.suiission fitted to the Enfield machine enables the .spark to he retarded and advanced within its fullest range, whilst retaining the maximum heat of the s]iark. This is an ad\antage which can only be appreciated when controlling the m.i-chine in traffic or getting the last ounce out of it on a steep hill.
Some
Among
driven
Useful Fittneats.
marked
the refinements fitted to the Enfield :hainmount may be mentioned a petrol gaug. in quarter gallons, an oil gauge witJi red-
coloured barkground, which shows the level of the oil much better than the ordinary type. As no pedalling gear is required on this machine, double loiitrests are fitted, so that the rider can chanije his
!ANCHESTER RIDERS OF SINGLE-CYLINDER TWO-STROKE MACHINES. A reader recently asked for experiences with the two-stroke Levis motor cycle,
which has led F. Mahler, of Manchester, to send us the above photograph of four Levis riders in his district.
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