Motor Cycle Selection

Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 706, 4 July 1929, Page 8 (Supplement)

Motor Cycle Selection

WIDE FIELD OFFERED BY AUCKLAND FIRM

Messrs. Skeates and White, Ltd., at 48 Fort Street, Auckland, can offer the Intending motor-cyclist an almost unlimited range of different models. They are agents for the two best known makes of motor-cycles in the world —B.S.A. and Indian. The combined ranges of these two machines give everything that any motorcyclist could desire. B.S.A. and Indian motor-cycles are the foremost machines of England and America respectively. Everything that engineers and scientists of these two great factories can discover i» embodied in their construction. A comparison cannot be made between the two makes. While B.S.A. models are almost all single-cylinder machines, the Indians are generally multi-cylindered. Suffice it to say that between the two, Skeates and White. Ltd., can offer the cream of inventive genius and constructional efficiency of the two greatest engineering countries in the world. It is the inherent' stamina and reliability of the B.S.A. motor-cycles which have made their name famous all over the globe. Built by the most famous British firm of engineers. these machines uphold the British tradition of thorough workmanship. Only the best of materials enter into their construction, and every machine is put under severe tests before it leaves the works. Thus, every rider who owns a B.S.A. knows that not only is his machine as perfect in consu notion as it can be. but it also has back of it the TO years’ B.S.A. reputation for workmanship of peerless quality. The Indian motor-cycles, product of the noted American works, are immensely popular among young riders for the wonderful power which all models give. Iu addition to the Prince and Scout models there is the new Indian 4. This is really a super motor-cycle, built as nearly as possible to an automobile in power and comfort.

The complete range of models given by these two makes of motorcycles affords a selection which is not equalled by any other maker. Skeates anfl White, Ltd., are fortunate in that they can offer motorcyclists a variety from which one can choose a motor-cycle for any purpose whatever, and to suit any purse. In the combined ranges there are models of all powers and specifications at all prices. Terms are available on either of the makes, so that anyone can pay as he rides. One feature which will appeal to all interested in motor-cycles and motorcycling is the special demonstration given by Skeates and White, Ltd., at their Fort Street showrooms every Friday night. Many keen motorcyclists attend every Friday and see a demonstration of any B.S.A. or Indian model they wish. Special displays, too, are given in their new show windows. Forty-eight Fort Street is a veritable headquarters of enthusiastic motor-cyclists. Skeates and White, Ltd. are always pleased to advise or demonstrate either of their two noted agencies—B.S.A. and Indian motor-cycles.

single-track vehicle has attracted the attention its merits deserve. THE EARLY DAYS The' earlier types of motor-cycles were fitted with motors of 11-h.p., and a machine w r ith a motor rated at 2ih.p. was considered more powerful than was necessary. It was not considered a serious disadvantage if one was forced to assist the motor up a steep hill by vigorous pedalling. However, a demand set in for more powerful motors, and frames had to be strengthened accordingly. Machines were divided into heavy-

parts exported advanced from £789,272 in 1927 to £1,077,721 in 1928, and cycle parts advanced from £1,362,193 in 1927 to £1,478,084 in 1928.

As far as British Dominions are concerned, for nine months ended September, 1928, 14,308 motor-cycles were exported as follow:

Australia 5,866 South Africa (including Northern and Southern Rhodesia) .. .. 5,236 New Zealand 2,006 India 1,573 Canada .. 122