Matchless Silver Arrow

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In 1930 Matchless launched the Matchless Silver Arrow, a cast iron head monoblock OHC, 400 cc, narrow angle transverse 26° V-twin motorcycle with chain drive designed by Charles Collier.[1]

[edit] Description

The narrow angle of the V allowed the use of a one piece head, a practice utilised by Lancia in its early V4 automobile engines.The rear suspension was a cantilever design using two springs and friction dampers beneath the saddle, very similar to the 1928 Vincent HRD design. Linked brakes were used, as had appeared on the 1925 Rudge Four.[2]

The bike did not sell well and within the year led to the Bert Collier designed Matchless Silver Hawk.

[edit] Specifications

  • Engine : 26° V-twin
  • Bore : 54 mm
  • Stroke : 86 mm
  • Carburettor : Amal type 4/014
  • Maximum power : 16 bhp at 5000 rpm
  • Lucas Magneto : Type KLV-0
  • Saddle : Large Lycett Aero with roll back
  • Wheels : 26 inch x 3.25 inch (= 3.25 x 19); 8 inch x .75 inch brakes on both wheels
  • Gearbox : Sturmey-Archer 3-speed type BS[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ [1] Is-it-a-lemon Vehicle Histories (Retrieved 21 October 2006)
  2. ^ [2] DropBears Silver Arrow History (Retrieved 21 October 2006)
  3. ^ [3] Matchless.dk pdf (Retrieved 21 October 2006)


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