White and Poppe,
Government contractors, of Coventry, have now taken up the manufacture of engines for motor cycles, and are exhibiting on Stand 91 samples of their 3 h.p. air-cooled engines. We made a careful examination of these engines, and are very highly impressed with the quality of the workmanship and also with the neatness of the design. It is one of these engines which we describe somewhat fully as shown on Stand No. 6, occupied by Messrs. Starley and Co. (Stand 91.)
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Holding and Son,
Stand 31, exhibit specimens of motor clothing, which will be of interest to motor cyclists. Particular care is taken to devise garments which, while quite practical from the motor cyclist's point of view — and his requirements are hard to meet — are also smart looking, without any suggestion of the mechanician. (Stand 31.)
A House Motor Cycle Stand
in metal, known as the Ocypus [sic], is shown on Stand 71. This arrangement consists of two members, each mounted on castor legs. The two members are so constructed as to admit of the motor cycle being wheeled directly into the stand. (Stand 71.)
The Dunlop Tyre
is so well known that there is no need to make any comment on it. A variety of sizes in two patterns of tyres for motor cycles, both wired and wireless, are exhibited on Stand 49. In addition to these goods, the company in question are exhibiting a variety of mackintosh garments made at ManorMills, Aston. (Stand 49.)
C. R. Base.
Messrs. C. R. Base exhibit a very great variety of clothing in leather and cloth, from which one can choose. Their exhibit is of such an extensive character that it is difficult to single out any special article for commendation, as, being the outcome of the experience of a practical tailor who has studied the question from the motorist's point of view, the slightest want has been considered. (Stand 43.)
Self-sealers.
An exhibit which will prove of interest to those motor cyclists who go in fear of the puncture fiend is that, of the Self-sealing Air Chamber Co., who occupy Stand 45. Here are shown a variety of self-sealing air chambers suitable for motor cycle tyres of any make. Examples of the pneumatic patent adjustable jointed air tube are also exhibited by this firm. This tube is particularly useful, as it enables the inner tube to be removed entirely from the outer cover without necessitating the removal of the back wheel. Briefly, the joint is made by providing at one end of the inner tube two rubber rings, which are integral with the inner tube, and at the opposite end a single ring. The single ringed end is folded up and inserted into the opposite end, and on its expansion it forms a perfectly air-tight joint, the stability of the joint being increased as the air pressure increases. To facilitate the insertion of the single-ringed end, the use of a little soft soap or French chalk is recommended. (Stand 45.)
The Motor Cycle November 25th, 1903. p855
Crystal Palace Show 1903 Index
