TESTING THE 1915 B.S.A.

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2379, 8 February 1915, Page 4

TESTING THE 1915 B.S.A.

The B.S.A. Company is a great be» Hever in gaining first-hand information concerning the road conditions in the countries whero B.S.A. motor-cycles are used, and Mr. D. T. Rennie, the firm's travelling representative, was recently Bent to New Zealand to spy out the land. Messrs. Adams, Ltd., planned a trip for jlr. Ronnie which would demonstrate the difficulties that beset the New Zealand motor cyclist in qnite a striking manner. ■With Mr. G. B. Brown, Mr. Kennie took a B.S.A. 4Jh.p. single-cylinder motorcycle three-speed countershaft (tear (of course) and side-car from ChristchnTch through Arthur's Pass to Otira, Kumara, Murcnison, Nelson, Blenheim, Glenhope, Scddon, Kaikoura, Waian, and Honmei-, 800 miles, all overland. The trip was 8 tough one, but the B.S.A. and side-cai (weighing 8001b. with passengers), cami through magnificently. The capabilities of the 3-speed gear were fully demonstrated, and so pleased weYe Messrs. Adams, Ltd., with, the result of this gruelling "try-out" that they cabled ■trebling their standing orders foi B.S.A. motor-cycles. A small shipment has jnst arrived, and prospective purchasers, should order early. Adams, Ltd., Christchurch, Palmorston North, and Wanganui. Agents: Sutherland and Kankine, Wellington; Tourist Motor Co, Easting-/'