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Matchless 1935 Model 35/C 586 c.c. Single


MODEL 35/C. 5.86 H.P..  £55 . 15 . 0
SPECIFICATION

ENGINE. High efficiency side-valve "big-single" engine with car-type detachable cylinder head, enclosed valves. decompressor. double-camshaft timing gear, heavy flywheels to give smooth running. Bore 85.5 mm. Stroke 101.6 mm. Capacity 586 c.c.

LUBRICATION. Full dry sump system with fabric oil filter, as described an page 4.

GEARBOX. Pivot-mounted heavyweight four-speed gearbox with hand control.

TRANSMISSION. Oil-bath front chain-case. Rear chain protected by effective guard with back panel. Shock absorber on engine shaft.

EXHAUST SYSTEM. Large diameter exhaust pipe with tubular silencer.

STANDS. Spring-up centre stand and separate front wheel stand.

TANKS, Petrol tank ; capacity 2 ½ gallons. Separate oil tank ; capacity 4 pines.

SPRING FORKS. Wide heavyweight forks with finger-adjusted shock absorbers and steering damper.

WHEELS. With all-steel hubs mounted on taper roller bearings, chromium-plated wheel rims. Rear wheel quickly detachable without disturbing chain or brake adjustment.

BRAKES. Rear brake drum of chromidium alloy formed in one with chain sprocket, Chromidium front brake drum with cooling fins.

MUDGUARDS. Deep section, finished black with gold lines. Rear guard quickly detachable for tyre repairs.

SADDLE, Large Lycett " Aero " spring scat.

TYRES, 26 in. x 3.25 in. Cord.

LUGGAGE CARRIER. Detachable luggage carrier 15/- extra.

FINISH. Black and chromium with gold lines and embossed chromium "M" on tank.

Model 35/C. complete with Magdyno electric lighting and electric horn.

Model 35/C "DE LUXE" with chromium-edged mudguards and fitted with Magdyno electric lighting with large head-lamp, electric horn, speedometer, oil indicator. ignition switch and illuminated instrument panel above handlebars ...