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Raleigh 1930 MG30

Raleigh 1930 MG30 225cc

Ideal for the rider who requires a light handy mount under 200 lbs. in weight, coupled with reliability and economy.

Model MG.-30, 2.25 h.p.

SPECIFICATION

Engine.—2.25 h.p., bore 60 mm., stroke 79.5 mm.. 225 c.c. capacity. Roller bearing big end. Ball bearing crankshaft. Aluminium piston with floating gudgeon pin.

Lubrication.—Mechanical with sight feed pump and reserve hand pump. Oil feed taken direct to crankshaft big end. Frame parts by grease gun.

Ignition.—Magneto with handlebar control.

Gearbox.—Sturmcy-Archer three-speed gear. Kick-starter. Handlebar controlled clutch. Gear ratios : 6-2, 9-6 and 17-2.

Transmission.—Brampton chain, ½in. x .205m. Chain-case fully protecting front chain and top portion of rear.

Controls.—Left-hand : Valve Lifter, Clutch and Magneto advance. Right-hand: Carburetter, Front Brake and Gear Change Lever.

Front Forks.—Of special design providing large movement. Fitted with single taper compression spring and spring-loaded shock absorbers.

Handlebar.—Adjustable, fitted with rubber grips.

Tanks.—Special twin pannier ranks concealing top tube providing capacity of 1¼ gallons petrol and 2 pints oil.

Saddle.—Flexible top type. Saddle height (with rider seated), 24½ in.

Footrests.—Adjustable, fitted with large rubber pads.

Brakes.—Internal expanding type fitted to front and rear wheels. Front operated by right-hand inverted lever. Rear operated by left toe pedal.

Silencer.—Bright chromium plated silencer system with expansion chamber at rear.

Carrier.—Tubular, of sturdy construction.

Stands.—Front and rear of tubular construction.

Toolbag.—Fitted to seat tube, complete with kit of tools and grease gun.

Tyres.—Dunlop Cord, 25 x 3.00 w.o. type.

Mudguards.—Plain section front and rear. Rear mudguard 5¼ in. wide.

Licence Holder.—Mounted on front fork (legal for solo use only).

Finish.—Black enamel on coslet. Tank black cellulose with cream panel. Handlebar and usual parts chromium plated.

Dimensions.—Overall length, 82in. Width, 30in. Ground clearance, 4¾in.

Weight.—190 lbs. less tools.

Tax.—30/-. With acetylene lighting set only.

Lucas 4-Volt Electric Lighting Set with Dipping Beam— £4-15-0 extra.

Miller 4-Volt Electric Lighting Set £4-10-0 extra.

PRICE

£36 : 0 : 0

or £9-0-0 deposit and 12 monthly payments.