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James L20. 1940. 98cc Autocycle Deluxe.

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Villiers Junior De Luxe 98cc - 50mm x 50mm
Single speed
Petroil lubrication. 16:1
Two plate clutch running in oil
Villiers carburettor
Flywheel magneto ignition and 3 pole lighting
Direct lighting. Dry battery for parking light
26" wheels with 4" brakes
Dunlop 2" x 26" oversize tyres
11 pint tank chrome plated, suitably lined, with black panels to blend with frame. Oil measure in filler cap.
Tank mounts on rubber bushes		 Rear stand
Pressed steel carrier
Aluminium silencer fits beneath engine plus narrow diameter exhaust pipe and "sausage" silencer
Valances to front mudguard
Engine shields
Handlebars mounted on rubber shock absorber
Finished in 3 coats of black enamel.  White safety patch applied to end of rear mudguard.
Wheels chromium plated with black painted centres and gold lines.
Smith's speedo, toolkit, bulb horn, licence holder, tyre inflator, lighting set
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