| Rover 3 1/2 hp TT Motorcycle - Specifications, 1914 Model |
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| Engine |
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| Single vertical cyclinder, 85 mm bore, 88 mm stroke, 499 c.c. capacity, made entirely in our own works. |
| Ball bearings to crankshaft, the one on pulley side specially large. |
| Very large flywheels, 8 1/2 in diameter. |
| Valves very large. |
| Cylinder easily detachable without removing other parts. |
| Tappets, special silent pattern, and easily adjusted or removed. |
| 4 1/2 in. ground clearance. |
| Carburettor and Control |
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| Brown and Barlow carburettor. |
| The throttle and extra air are both controlled from the handle-bar, and both work inward to advance and outward to retard. |
| The magneto, also controlled from the handle-bar, works outward to advance. |
| Ignition |
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| By weather-proof Bosch Magneto, placed behind the engine and driven by adjustable silent chain, the latter covered with aluminium dust-proof case. |
| Transmission |
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| Rubber V - belt on adjustable pulley. |
| Standard gear, 4 1/4 to 1, adjustable to as low as 6 1/2 to 1. |
| Frame |
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| Gives long wheelbase of 52 in. |
| Very low saddle position. |
| Made exceptionally strong and suitable for side-car work. |
| Tyre and Wheels |
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| 26 in. x 2 3/8 in. |
| Dunlop extra heavy tyres on extra strong rims are fitted as standard on 3-speed models. |
| Petrol and Oil |
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| 1 1/2 gallons of petrol and 1 quart of lubricating oil can be carried. |
| Petrol sufficient for 180 miles, Oil sufficient for 300 miles, solo running. |
| The specially constructed tank is fitted with large glass-top fillers and supplied with strainers. |
| Special oil-pump fitted with shut-off valve, which prevents any leakage to the engine. |
| A pipe is fitted for injecting petrol into the cylinder. |
| Stands and Carrier |
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| Stands are fitted to back and front wheels. Special spring clips are fitted to the stands. |
| Large and strong carrier of a special design over the back wheel. |
| Saddle and Toolbag |
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| Brooks' B170 saddle is fitted, and is only 27 in. from the ground. |
| Two large pannier bags for tools, etc. |
| ALL model B saddle may be fitted, without extra charge. |
| Mudguards |
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| Large mudguards are fitted, with special metal flap in Front, a wide extension over the belt at the back. |
| The rear guard and top of carrier swing up on removing two thumb screws, faciliating tyre repairs. |
| Spring Fork |
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| The Druid type spring fork is fitted as standard; with the addition of spring links at top, which take up all the end thrust. |
| Finish |
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| Best black enamel; tan kblack enamelled, suitable panelled in aluminium and red. |
| Brakes |
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| Specially strong and easily detachable rim brake on front wheel, operated by hand. |
| Left (near-side) pedal operates powerful rim brake. |
| Number plates |
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| Back and front number plates are supplied, of strong section, and firmly attached to the front guard extension and rear of carrier. |
| Free Engine Clutch |
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| The well-known Triumph type Free Engine Clutch is fitted when required. |
| Three-Speed gear |
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| The Sturmey-Archer (or Armstrong Triplex Mark VII to order) Three Speed Gear, with direct drive on top. |
| Ratios of 4-6 to 1, 9 1/3 to 1, and 11 3/4 to 1 according to pulley position. |
| Silencer |
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| Specially and efficient silencer is fitted, and no cut-out is necessary. |
| Footboards |
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| Rover patent swinging foot-boards can be fitted to all touring models at an extra cost of £ 1. |
| Foot-Rests |
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| The usual rubber-footrests are fitted. |
| Dropped footrests for all tall riders will be supplied to order without extra charge. |
| Prices |
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| Price for TT Model £ 48 - 0 - 0 |
| Clutch Model, with Phillipson Pulley &pond; 55 - 0 - 0 |
| Rover Three Speed Sidecar Combination £ 73 - 15 - 0 |
| A l l i n f o r m a t i o n s w i t h o u t g u a r a n t e e |
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| Rover 3 1/2 hp TT Motorcycle - Specifications, 1915 Model |
|---|
| Engine |
|---|
| Single vertical cyclinder, 85 mm bore, 88 mm stroke, 499 c.c. capacity, made entirely in our own works. |
| Ball bearings to crankshaft, the one on pulley side specially large. |
| Steel flywheels, 8 1/2 in diameter. |
| Nickel steel valves, specially large and interchangeable. |
| Cylinder easily detachable without removing other parts. |
| Tappets, special silent pattern, and easily adjusted or removed. |
| 4 1/4 in. ground clearance. |
| Carburettor and Control |
|---|
| Brown and Barlow carburettor. |
| The throttle and extra air are both controlled from the handle-bar, and both work inward to advance and outward to retard. |
| The magneto, also controlled from the handle-bar, works outward to advance. |
| Ignition |
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| By weather-proof high-tension Magneto, placed behind the engine and driven by adjustable silent chain, the latter covered with aluminium dust-proof case. |
| Transmission |
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| Silent chain drive to clutch on gearbox, thence by belt from large pulley to rear wheel. |
| Standard gear 4 7/8 to 1. |
| Frame |
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| Gives long wheelbase of 54 in. |
| Very low saddle position. |
| Made exceptionally strong and suitable for side-car work. |
| Tyre and Wheels |
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| 650 x 65. |
| Dunlop Voiturette three-ribbed tyres on extra strong rims. |
| Petrol and Oil |
|---|
| 1 1/2 gallons of petrol and 1 quart of lubricating oil can be carried. |
| The specially constructed tank is fitted with large glass-top fillers and supplied with strainers and petrol-level float. |
| Special oil-pump fitted with shut-off valve, which prevents any leakage to the engine. |
| A tap and pipe are fitted for injecting petrol into the cylinder. |
| Stands and Carrier |
|---|
| Stands are fitted to back and front wheels. Special spring clips are fitted to the stands. |
| Large and strong carrier of a special design over the back wheel. |
| Saddle and Toolbag |
|---|
| Brooks' B170 saddle is fitted. |
| Two large pannier bags for tools, etc. |
| Mudguards |
|---|
| Large mudguards are fitted, with special metal flap in Front, a wide extension over the belt at the back. |
| The rear guard extends downwards to the front to prevent water dripping on the bottom part of the belt, thus preventing slip. |
| The rear guard and top of carrier swing up on removing two thumb screws, faciliating tyre repairs. |
| Spring Fork |
|---|
| The Druid type spring fork is fitted as standard; with the addition of spring links at top, which take up all the end thrust. |
| Finish |
|---|
| Best black enamel; tan kblack enamelled, suitable panelled in aluminium and red. |
| Brakes |
|---|
| Specially strong and easily detachable rim brake on front wheel, operated by hand. |
| Left (near-side) pedal operates very powerful brake on belt rim. |
| Number plates |
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| Back and front number plates are supplied, of strong section, and firmly attached to the front guard extension and rear of carrier. |
| Three-Speed gear |
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| A three-speed gear box, incorporated in countershaft. |
| Ratios of 4 7/8 to 1, and 15 to 1, with direct drive on top. |
| For solo work a smaller sprocket may be fitted to special order, making top gear 4 3/8 to 1, and other in proportion. |
| Silencer |
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| Specially and efficient silencer is fitted, and no cut-out is necessary. |
| Footboards |
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| Rover patent swinging foot-boards can be fitted as standard to the three-speed models. |
| Foot-Rests |
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| The usual rubber-footrests are fitted on TT models. |
| Prices |
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| TT Model with controlled Phillipson Pulley &pond; 52 - 10 - 0 |
| With Rover Three-speed Countershaft Gear £ 63 - 0 - 0 |
| Rover Three Speed Sidecar Combination with Rover Three-Speed Countershaft Gear £ 80 - 0 - 0 |
| A l l i n f o r m a t i o n s w i t h o u t g u a r a n t e e |
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| Rover 3 1/2 hp TT Motorcycle - Specifications, 1920 Model |
|---|
| Engine |
|---|
| Single vertical cyclinder, 85 mm bore, 88 mm stroke, 499 c.c. capacity, made entirely in our own works. |
| Ball bearings to crankshaft, the one on pulley side specially large. |
| Steel flywheels, 8 1/2 in diameter. |
| Nickel steel valves, specially large and interchangeable. |
| Cylinder easily detachable without removing other parts. |
| Tappets, special silent pattern, and easily adjusted or removed. |
| 4 1/4 in. ground clearance. |
| Roller Big end. |
| Carburettor and Control |
|---|
| Brown and Barlow carburettor. |
| The throttle and extra air are both controlled from the handle-bar, and both work inward to advance and outward to retard. |
| The magneto, also controlled from the handle-bar, works outward to advance. |
| Ignition |
|---|
| By weather-proof high-tension Magneto, placed behind the engine and driven by adjustable silent chain, the latter covered with aluminium dust-proof case. |
| Transmission |
|---|
| By belt from adjustable engine pulley to rear wheel. |
| Frame |
|---|
| Gives long wheelbase of 54 in. |
| Very low saddle position. |
| Tyre and Wheels |
|---|
| 650 x 65. |
| Dunlop tyres on extra strong rims. |
| Petrol and Oil |
|---|
| 1 1/2 gallons of petrol and 3 pints of lubricating oil can be carried. |
| The specially constructed tank is fitted with large fillers, and supplied with strainers. |
| Special oil-pump fitted with shut-off valve, which prevents any leakage to the engine. |
| A tap and pipe are fitted for injecting petrol into the cylinder. |
| Stands and Carrier |
|---|
| Stands are fitted to back and front wheels. Special spring clips are fitted to the stands. |
| Large and strong carrier of a special design over the back wheel. |
| Saddle and Toolbag |
|---|
| Empire de Luxe saddle is fitted. |
| Two extra large pannier bags for tools, etc. |
| Mudguards |
|---|
| Large mudguards are fitted. |
| The rear guard extends downwards to the front to prevent water dripping on the bottom part of the belt, thus preventing slip. |
| The rear guard and top of carrier swing up on removing two thumb screws, faciliating tyre repairs. |
| Spring Fork |
|---|
| The Druid type spring fork is fitted as standard; with the addition of spring links at top, which take up all the end thrust. |
| Finish |
|---|
| Best black enamel; tan kblack enamelled, suitable panelled in aluminium and red. |
| Brakes |
|---|
| Specially strong and easily detachable rim brake on front wheel, operated by hand, and acting on separate rim. |
| Left (near-side) pedal operates very powerful back brake on belt rim. |
| Number plates |
|---|
| Back and front number plates are supplied, of strong section, and firmly attached to the front guard extension and rear of carrier. |
| Three-Speed gear |
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| No data available. |
| Silencer |
|---|
| Specially and efficient silencer is fitted. |
| Foot-Rests |
|---|
| The usual rubber-footrests are fitted. |
| Prices |
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| n/a |
| A l l i n f o r m a t i o n s w i t h o u t g u a r a n t e e |
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