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James. 1911. 3½ h.p.  Models 5 Tourist Trophy

Homepage  Pre war index 1911 models 1911 Models 5 
Exceptionally strong , very low built frame
Druid forks
26" x 2¼" Wheels & tyres
Front rim brake
Rear brake on belt rim
Bosch high tension magneto, gear driven
Brown & Barlow carburettor with handlebar control
Petrol 1½ gallon with 1 quart oil compartment
Lubrication by inclined pressure pump and combined automatic drip feed enclosed in tank

Rear stand fixed to fork ends independently of the back wheel attachment
Lycett special motor saddle
⅞" V rubber belt on deep section Variable pulley
High gear 4 : 1.  Low gear 6 : 1
Black enamel finish
Wheels plated, with black centres lined in red
Tanks aluminium (paint ?) with green panels lined in red

Price £48 for Model 5 as specified above

(Basically this is the Model 3 / 4 with the dropped frame tube beneath the saddle giving a lower seat height)
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