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350 STAR model B40

The TJ.S.A. 350 cc OHV STAR, brilliant •*: u -r • rm.mce. a shccr dclight to ridc undcr ..il ...nditionr. ccopomieal in maintcnancc •lid    u fi n i flg^rosls, a handsomc model

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Engine. 343 cc (79 • 70 mm.); single cylinder four-Stroke; (lic cast light alloy head, fully encloscd valvc gear with pressure oil fcccl to ovorhead rockrr utrehanUm; liall race on drivr sidf mainshaft; copprr-lrad bcarings on timing side mainshaft; roller bcaring big-etid; dry sump lubrication with double gear tyjM- oil pump; nil tank capacity four pints.

Carhurettor. Amal Monobloc tyj>e with twist grip throttle control and cneloscd air clcancr.

Tran;»missioti. B.S.A. four-speed gearbox in unit construction with rnginc; positivc stop foot control; gear ratios 5.22- 6.78— 9.4—14.25, optinnal inlernal gear ratios avuil.ihlc; multi-plate chuch with honilrd railient facings and incorjK>rating a synthetie rubber cush drive; cable adjustment by knurled thumbscrcw on haiullchar; J' duplcx primary chain; rcar Chain 1* X .335’ rollcrs; primary chain oiUbath and gunrd over top run of rcar chain.

Ignition and Lighting. Coil ignition inenrporating A.C. generator with rrctifiei far D.C battefy lighting; Automatic advancc and retard unit mounted on crankcasc; dctachablc ignition kcy with spcciul position for emcrgcncy starting; folding foot starter; Lucas clcctrical cquipmcnt; 6" diameter nacclle mounted headlamp with amnicier, lighting świt eh, and buittón illuminnted speedomejp; stop and taił lamp incorporating rcar rcllcctnr;'' dcctric horn; 13 nmp. lir. battery houscd in a spccial compartment.

Fuel Capacity. 3 gallons.

Tyres. Dunlop 3.25 y. 18' ribbcd front and 3.51) x 18’ Universal rcar.

Drakes. Fuli width hubs; 7' diameter front hrakr (floating shoe type) and 6' rear. both with fingrr adjustment, front by knurled thumbscrcw on handle-bar: straight spnkrs.

Suspension. B.S.A. hydraiilieally-dampcd tclescopic front lorka. 1 lydraulically-damped swinging arm rrar suspension.

Franie. Cradlc type. of bra/.cd construction with Di plcx tuhcs for engine mounting. Rigid" rrar uuidgunrd wilhoiit stay.s. Spring-up central stand; B.S.A. duul seat and pillion footrests. Special lug on stcering head for fitting padloek.

Finish. Royal red or Black; Black frame and forks; Styled petro! tank with chrome strip* and side panda; hulw and brakr covcr plates silver sheen; chrome wheel riins; polished primary chain cover. timing cover, and rims on hrakc cover plates. Brighl part* chromcd. Attractive plnstic tank badges.

General Dimensions. Wheclbase 51'; gro u ml clearance 7'; nvrrall łcngth 80"; dry weighi 3INI Ib.

Extra Fittings. Safety liars; Prop stand.

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