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Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2381, 10 February 1915, Page 4

TESTING THE 1915- Bi.S.A. j The U.S.A. Company is a greaMjas Hover in gaining first-hand information' concerning the road conditions in' tbei. countries where B.S.A. motor-cvcles qts4 used, and Mr. D. Y. Renriie, the, firm's?! travelling representative, was recent!® ' Bent to New Zealand to spy oiit the land* Messrs. Adams, Ltd., planned a trip fori Mr. Eennio which would demonstrate tha difficulties that beset tho New motor cyclist in quite a striking manner.' With Mr. G. B. Brown, Mr. Hennie tools a B.S.A. 4Jh.p. single-cylinder motor-' cyclo three-speed countershaft gear (ofc course) and side-car from ChristchurchS through Arthur's Pass to Otira, Murchison, Nelson, Blenheim, Soddon, Kaikoura. Waiau. and Hanmet-J 800 miles, all overland. The trip was a; tongh one, but the 8.5.A.. and side-car) (weighing 8001b. with passengers), came' through magnificently. The capabilities of the 3-speed gear were fully demon{ strnted, and so. pleased were Messrs: Adams, Ltd., with the result of this gruelling "try-out" that they trebling their standing orders fol B.S.A. motor-cycles. A small shipment, has just arrived, and prospective purchasers should order early. Adams, Ltd.,; ■ Christohurch, Palmerston North, waj Wanganui. Agents: Sutherland and l Rankine, Wellington; Tourist Mntor-.Co.ti I Hasting?.—Advt.