Levis Motorcycles

Levis 1935 247cc Model CB OHC

Levis-1935-247cc-CB-OHC

Model "CB"

22/6 Tax.

Full electric equipment. 8in. dia. head lamp.

Heavyweight 4-speed Gearbox with totally enclosed POSITIVE STOP foot change and neutral indicator.

Cush-drive rear hub.

£59.10.0

ENGINE. " Levis " Overhead Camshaft, 67 m.m. bore, 7om.m. stroke, 247 c.c. Detachable cylinder head designed to promote turbulence and having single exhaust port. " Down draught " inlet port with maximum inclination permitting unimpeded gas flow. Lubricated valve stems. Mainshafts run on large roller bearings. Double row roller big end. Camshaft is driven by special roller chain with automatic tensioning device and oil dash pot reaction damper. Positive lubrication to big end and camshaft by Duplex Mechanical Oil Pump with independent regulators and sight feeds. Exhaust valve KE965 steel, inlet KE954. Compression Ratio 8 to 1.

GEAR RATIOS. 6.6, 8.53, 10 and 17.7.

TRANSMISSION. ½in. x .205 Primary Chain totally enclosed in aluminium chaincase. ½in. x .305 rear chain.

FRONT FORKS. Hind adjustable shock absorbers and steering damper.

TYRES. 26 x 3.00 Dunlop. For alternative tyres see EQUIPMENT.

Ribbed or Studded optional on front wheel.

BRAKES. 6in. front and rear.

CAPACITY OF TANKS. Petrol 2¼ gallons, Oil 3 pints.

SPEED. 70 m.p.h.

GROUND CLEARANCE. 4¼in.

WHEEL BASE. 53in.

SADDLE HEIGHT. 26in.

WEIGHT. 260 lbs.

FINISH. Chromium-plating throughout. For colour schemes see EQUIPMENT.