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TESTING THE 1915 B.S.A. The B.SX Company ifl a great Be* Hever in gaining first-hand information." concerning the road conditions. in the; countries where B.S.A. motor-cycles ara used, and Mr. D. T. Beanie, the firm's,' travelling representative, was recently sent to New Zealand to spy oat the lancv Messrs. Adams, Ltd., planned a trip for; Mr. Bennie which would demonstrate the* difficulties that beset tho New Zealand' motor cyclist in quite a striking manner, With Mr. 6. B. Brown, Mr. Sennie tooK a 8.5.A., 4Jh.p. single-cylinder motor- ; cycle three-speed countershaft gear (ol course) and side-car from ChnstchurcK through Arthur's Pass to Otira, Kumara/ 1 Murchison, Nelson, Blenheim, GlenhopeJ Seddon, Kaifcoura, Waiau. and Hanmetf 800 miles, all overland. The trip was <i tough one, but the B.S.A. and side-cap. (weighing BOolb. with passengers), cams' through magnificently. The capabilitieo of the 3-speed gear were fully demoni strated, and so pleased were "Messrs.'! Adams, Ltd., with the result of this gruelling "try-out" that they cable? trebling their standing orders fort B.S.A. motor-cycles. A small shipment lias just arrived, and prospective pnra chasers should order early. Adams, Ltd„ Christchurch, Paltncrston North, anil Wanganui. Agents: Sutherland -and Eankme, Wellington; Tourist Motor Coi .Hastings.—Advt.

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Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2382, 11 February 1915, Page 6

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Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2382, 11 February 1915, Page 6

Page 6 Advertisements Column 4 Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2382, 11 February 1915, Page 6

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