| The Martin Rudge (1938) |
(Information From 1938 Martin Catalogue)
The popularity of the
"Rudge" frame with the J.A.P speedway engine unit is
well known. Martin make the Frame under special licence from
Rudge Whitworth Ltd and has been proved to be the best and
easiest handling machine on the dirt.
The J.A.P combination speedway engine proved to be the finest
engine for the work. Speed, Power and most of all, reliability.
Specifications.
Engine.- 80 mm. bore by 99 stroke.
The induction port is of the Down-Draught type and is inclined
12.5 degrees. Sundry other details have been improved to make the
unit still more efficient and reliable.
Lubrication.- Force feed to the Big
End with separate Oil Feed to the Rocker Box and Valve Guides via
a double delivery Racing Pilgrim Pump.
Carburettor.- AMAL Special J.A.P.
Dirt Track with quick opening Twist Grip.
Magneto.- B.T.H. Special Racing
type, fitted wich Platinum points and waterproof end cover.
Frame.- PROVED BY EXPERIENCE to be
the most suitable for all tracks and easiest to control.
Forks.- Special Webb Dirt Track
Forks.
Footrest.- Adjustable on offside
only.
Kneehook.- Adjustable wich rubber
covering.
Handlebars.- Chromium Centre and
Celluloid covered on bends.
Cinderguards - Short, front and
rear, also guard on front down tube keeping flying cinders
from the rider and the Cylinder Head.
Fuel Tank.- Finished in chromium and
suitable for the special fuel used.
Oil Tank.- Located behind seat tube.
Capacicy, 1 pint.
Exhaust Pipe.- Large diameter single
pipe to offside of machine and Chromium plated.
Transmission - By roller chain 1/2 x
.305 engine to Gear box.
5/8 x 3/8 to rear wheel.
Clutch.- New special heavy duty
multiple plate, designed specially to withstand the strain of
the Clutch starts.
Gear Box.- Single speed, the only
moving part being the roller bearing mainshaft, the standard
gear ratio is 8.83 this can be varied by changing sprockets, see
details in instructions.
Wheels.- Front is fitted with either
FIRESTONE or AVON, 28x2.375. Rear is fitted with AVON
SPECIAL 28x.2.75. Rims are chromium finish.
Stand.- Central Spring up type.
Lifting Handle.- On rear Guard.
Finish - Frame and forks, Black
Enamel. Tank, Rims, Handlebars and Exhaust Pipe, Chromium plated.
Price Complete �87 (Eighty Seven
Pounds).
De Luxe Model �92.
which includes specially prepared Cylinder Head, Valanced rear
Mudguard, special B.T.H. Magneto
and 28x2.75 AVON Dirt Track tyre.