This page contains the August, September, and October 1998 postings for our guestbook.
In my youth in England, my last motorbike was a 1961 G12 DL.Many great memories and a
repeating dream. Now I live in Toronto and ride a BMW K75S. Another beautiful machine but
I would still love to ride/own my ideal from the past. Keep the faith.
Roy Roden <roy.roden@stoneweb.com>
I'm from: Ontario Canada, I ride: Matchless - Wednesday, October 28, 1998 at 10:21:13
(EST)
Looking for a P11
Colin Steer <GOSCARD@AOL.COM>
I'm from: UK, I ride: Norton N15CSR,Matchless G15CS, Triton T120R,Ducati 450RT +++ -
Friday, October 23, 1998 at 18:15:54 (EDT)
About to buy a "found in a barn" AJS. Appears to be a 50's vintage Model 30.
Missing fr fender, some wiring, seat and misc hardware. Seller nor I know where to begin
on price. Any advice appreciated. Want to restore & RIDE!
Wayne Morris Sr. <vwmorris@erols.com>
I'm from: USA, I ride: Japanese Touring & Dirt - Friday, October 23, 1998 at 08:46:03
(EDT)
Hallo, Nice page. We all like to ride AJS or Matchless. We are not alone. Keep them on
the road. I ride my '49 G80 for 16 years and it's still going strong.
Peter Bos (not Peter Ros !!) <peter.bos.bouwadvies@wxs.nl
>
I'm from: Nederland, I ride: AJS/Matchless ver. NL - Wednesday, October 21, 1998 at
15:59:47 (EDT)
I am trying to revive the pieces of an 1947 AJS Model 18 that I bought this year.
Looking for help, last September I became member of the AMOC North American Section
through this web page: THANK YOU! I am not alone now!
Walter Amongero <amongero@fiqus.unl.edu.ar>
I'm from: Argentina, I ride: AMOC North American Section - Wednesday, October 21, 1998 at
09:40:20 (EDT)
I have owned my G80CS for approximately eleven years and have been a club member for
almost as long.Great mag and all the hard work IS appreciated guys.I am hoping to restore
the beast this year and maybe make it to some rallies.
Paul Thompson <triumph2@home.com>
I'm from: Canada, I ride: Matchless Norton triumph - Monday, October 19, 1998 at 18:46:48
(EDT)
i have a 56 g80cs bitsa put together a bike a guy take to races and remove lights and
race
p rees <phsrees>
I'm from: usa, I ride: prostar dragracer - Sunday, October 18, 1998 at 21:22:12 (EDT)
In desparate need of parts suppliers for my little 250! Have 3 months of winter to look
forward to and would like to be rolling by spring. any suggestions please email at
olivares@xmission.com .......thanks to all
marc olivares <olivares@xmission.com>
I'm from: usa, I ride: 1958 ajs model 14 - Wednesday, October 14, 1998 at 21:57:52 (EDT)
I own and manage the British Beer Company in Plymouth Mass. We would love to hear from
all of you if your ever in the area. Britishbeer.com
Gary Simon <gsimon1699@aol.com>
I'm from: USA, I ride: All Bikes - Wednesday, October 14, 1998 at 12:17:05 (EDT)
My husband's great grandfather was AJS. (By the way, J was for John not Jack as a
couple sites list). The family home is being shut down and we've acquired a stack of old
pictures, programs from races on the Isle of Mann and a couple of marketing pieces along
with a great picture of the "Blessing of the Machines" in an anglican church.
Would anybody be interested in having them? We're not motor cycle fans & don't really
want to keep them.
Jacque Blundell <malcom_j_blundell@fanniemae.com>
I'm from: USA, - Monday, October 12, 1998 at 12:25:52 (EDT)
I would like to know if anyone has experience installing a oil filter on a G80CS? If
so, where did you buy one? Is it working well?
Michael Muir-Harmony <Circle@shaysnet.com>
I'm from: USA, I ride: Matchless OC - Sunday, October 11, 1998 at 09:20:11 (EDT)
I,VE JUST BOUGHT A MATCHLESS 500 SINGLE I HOPE I DO AS GOOD A JOB AT RESTORING IT AS
SOME OF THE PHOTOS I,VE VIEWED
PO BOX 890 NHULUNBUY N.T 0881
thomas niven
I'm from: australia, I ride: matchless g80 1947 - Wednesday, October 07, 1998 at 02:52:47
(EDT)
I own a 1952 AJS 500 Compy. I am setting up for Classic racing. Can anyone suggest a
suitable carby for both scramble and road race. I inherited the bike from my late father
fully restored. Keen to correspond with other owners of similar bike who are crazy enought
to put them on the track. Cheers mates.
MARK RIEDEL <riedelnt@octa4.net.au>
I'm from: AUSTRALIA, I ride: NUMEROUS - Monday, October 05, 1998 at 05:34:39 (EDT)
great site, love the pics. tnks.
ivan patenaude <ipatenaude@sprint.ca>
I'm from: canada, I ride: club member - Saturday, October 03, 1998 at 11:39:11 (EDT)
I have an AJS I am trying to restore. The only info I have is the number on the engine.
It is 56/16Ms 30097. I am looking for any information on the model. Thanks!
Michael Hanstein <michaelhanstein@pennzoil.com>
I'm from: USA, I ride: AJS - Tuesday, September 29, 1998 at 16:31:48 (EDT)
Nice One North America. Keep up the good work. I own and ride a 1959 Matchless G.12
which I rebuilt three years ago. I am a member also of the Exeter Classic Motorcycle Club
and edit their magazine (150+ members). If you are ever in Devon look for us on Sunday
mornings at Exeter Quay.
bob rush <bob_rush@lineone.net>
I'm from: England, I ride: ajsmoc - Sunday, September 27, 1998 at 04:00:48 (EDT)
I bought my 1926 Model R 250cc Matchless in 1968 and have been riding it ever since. I
have been picking up bits and pieces since then and now have 250, 350 and 500 models from
1926 to 1934, most of them awaiting restoration. I have a lot of information on all prewar
Matchless if anyone wants help.
Bob McGrath <BobMcgrath@access.net.au>
I'm from: Melbourne,Australia, - Sunday, September 27, 1998 at 03:25:37 (EDT)
I don't own the bike but my 56 year old father has had his since he had hair on the top
of his head. I now have the Australian contact to make him a member for his birthday
Troy Watson <roselyn@mpx.com.au>
I'm from: Australia, I ride: Matchless - Monday, September 21, 1998 at 06:05:01 (EDT)
Regards from Finland! I am looking this pages again. I have "AJS": Manx frame
with Commando Short Stroke-engine 750 cc, and two other engines, Atlas 810 Dunstall
big-bore-kit version and usual 828 Comm. You have interested pages.
Esko Leppä <esko.leppa@oyk.pkky.fi>
I'm from: Finland, - Friday, September 18, 1998 at 13:40:11 (EDT)
Hello! I am an owner of a 1964 US Bonneville. I few years ago i owned a 1951 G80 S. I
could not afford to keep that motorcycle whwn i bought an old Harley wich i sold after
just one year. Even tough i am agreat fan of Thriumphs i also want to get me a Matchless
single sylinder again som day.
Jørn Egden <egden@online.no>
I'm from: Norway, I ride: Triumph Bonneville - Wednesday, September 16, 1998 at 16:17:08
(EDT)
I own a Norton (1963) Electra that I'm restoring and currently ride a Suzuki ZV 800
Marauder. found your page by accident but enjoyed it very much and added it to my
favourite list. keep up the good work Stay Upright ....Fox
Fox Olney <foxjul@beyond.net.au>
I'm from: Australia, I ride: Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club - Monday, September 14, 1998
at 00:57:40 (EDT)
Just getting ready to put together a 1949 350 Matchless. Have had 2* A10 BSA's, '53 350
Matchless and '53 350 Arial.(and a few Japanese..)
Jon Asmus <asmus@xtra.co.nz>
I'm from: New Zealand, I ride: Nil club - Saturday, September 12, 1998 at 15:40:31 (EDT)
Does anybody have information re: low cost insurance (liability only). My current quote
from "Progressive" is $138.00. I am glad to be a member!
William Saxe Wihr <wwihr@pcc.edu>
I'm from: USA, I ride: 1962 Matchless G12CS - Wednesday, September 09, 1998 at 19:52:08
(EDT)
Although I don't currently own an AJS/Matchless/Norton, I've always been interested in
the Marque, especially the G80CS and the Norton P11. Any room in the club for a
"wannabe"? And, assuming I can find one, I'd like to buy a classic within the
next few months.
Larry Gage <guzzisti@mindspring.com>
I ride: Moto Guzzi - Sunday, September 06, 1998 at 19:15:08 (EDT)
Hi, I'm restoring a 1955 Matchless 500 Single and I'm looking for manuals along those
lines. Can you give me any ideas. I'm just starting to search the net and I thought this
might be a good place. Thanks
Tim Gray <defoger@aol.com>
I'm from: USA, I ride: Matchless - Wednesday, September 02, 1998 at 23:37:43 (EDT)
I HAVE BEEN RIDING SINCE 1945, FIRST BIKE WAS 1940 INDIAN SPORT SCOUT, SECOND WAS 1931
HARLEY VL. SINCE THEN A WHOLE SERIES OF MATCHLESS TWINS. PRESENT STABLE AS NOTED ABOVE.
THE G12 IS IN PROCESS OF RESTORATION, AND IS IN MANY, MANY BITS AND PIECES. THE G80 IS
COMPLETE, BUT HAVE SENT MANY PIECES TO THE CHROME AND POLISHING SHOP. HOPE TO HAVE THEM
BOTH ON THE ROAD SOON. AT THE AGE OF 78 DONT DO AS MUCH RIDING AS I WOULD LIKE TO, MY
FAVORITE TYPE WAS ENDUROS, OF WHICH I RODE ALL OF THEM IN SO. CALIF. FROM 1952 TILL 1975.
Bill Adams <BADAMS814@AOL.COM>
I'm from: USA, I ride: 1963 MATCHLESS G12CS/1961 G80TCS - Thursday, August 27, 1998 at
22:03:54 (EDT)
Found your pages of great interest I own a 1954 matchless G9 bought in 1965 and
presently undergoing it's third rebuild I hope to have it complete for next summer if we
get one in England
Frank Edmonds <frankedmonds@yahoo.com>
I'm from: England , I ride: Matchless - Thursday, August 20, 1998 at 22:49:19 (EDT)
I Purchased my 1956 350CC AJS in 1977 in France and had a great time for about 200
miles, I started to restore it but moved in the US and shiped it couple years later. It
has been a basket case for way too long now, I need to know where I can find some help
around the San-Francisco area.
Serge <stroussard@aol.com>
I'm from: USA, - Sunday, August 16, 1998 at 03:09:29 (EDT)
I have a 1953 AJS 350 16ms. Would like to join you all sometime in the future at one of
your rallies.
ian fraser <Peter.Fraser@btinternet.com>
I'm from: england, I ride: ajs matchless o.c - Thursday, August 13, 1998 at 16:47:36 (EDT)
300 000 km run and run and run......
Gräppi Heinz <heinz.gräppi@swisscom.com>
I'm from: ch, I ride: AJS Twin Model 31 650 Jg1959 - Tuesday, August 11, 1998 at 10:34:39
(EDT)
I'm new to british bikes and am having a slight problem with oil leaking out of the
primary chain case on my '68 G15 CSR. On the inner case, there are 2 hole near the center.
One for the wires to come out through, and the second i've been told is for some type of
oiler for the secondary chain. If anyone can advice me on what part # that is or what the
name is i would appreciate it!
Hector Rodriguez <hrodriguez@premrad.com>
I'm from: USA, I ride: AJSMOC - Monday, August 10, 1998 at 16:33:13 (EDT)
I own a 1965 AJS 31CSR which I bought still new in Laos in 1967. I used it 2 years
there and then 7 years in California. It has been in storage since 1976 when I moved to
Washington state. I also own a 1968 Triumph TR6.
Ivan Bowman <ibowman@gte.net>
I'm from: USA, - Monday, August 10, 1998 at 00:52:37 (EDT)
what more can i say!
steve <s_tup@yahoo.com>
I'm from: uk, I ride: 1952 ajs - Saturday, August 08, 1998 at 20:12:35 (EDT)
Great site! I owned a Typhoon in high school; haven't seen one since. Would like to
find another or similar 50's single. Please email.
alexander Mouzas <alex@mainecoast.net>
I'm from: usa, - Saturday, August 08, 1998 at 04:44:37 (EDT)
COOL WEBB SITE. HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE ROAD SOMEWHERE. BOBBY D NATL NOMAD USVM/C.
bobby d <USVM/C @gte.net>
I'm from: USA, I ride: U.S. VETERANS M/C - Friday, August 07, 1998 at 14:24:49 (EDT)
I HAVE A FRIEND WHO IS RESTORING A 1941 MATCHLESS G3L. HE NEEDS TO FIND AN ENGINE BOLT
KIT FOR IT, ALONG WITH SOMEOTHER PARTS. IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL PASS
IT ON TO HIM. THANK YOU
COLIN HIBBERD <cshjlh@snip.net>
I'm from: USA, - Thursday, August 06, 1998 at 19:00:47 (EDT)
Hi, I ride a Matchless G3L '49 which I bought in 1975 and I am a member of the dutch
AMOC since 1976 I enjoyed visiting your homepage.
Henk Jansen <henk.jansen@hetnet.nl>
I'm from: The Netherlands, - Wednesday, August 05, 1998 at 10:22:37 (EDT)
I'am the son of Larry Taylor. I just put in my membership today and i'm working on his
web page. If any one knew him and has any info on his bikes(mainly the typhoon it's hard
to find anything on this bike) please it to me. thank you
Chris Taylor <terabull1@aol.com>
I'm from: usa, - Wednesday, August 05, 1998 at 02:03:54 (EDT)
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