AJSMOC Guestbook January/February/March 1998 Archive

This page contains the January/February/March 1998 postings for our guestbook.

Nice to see there are so many old Brit bike fans. I live in North Eastern North Carolina and have 3 Matchless and one Norton. I don't ride them much but like to look at them. Would consider selling a couple of them for right price.
Bill Freeman <flipflap@genie.com>
I'm from: USA, I ride: Matchless 500, 600 and Norton Combat 750 - Tuesday, March 31, 1998 at 16:13:41 (EST)

ride an ajs 500 twin (1953), beside - shame on me - yamaha xt 500 (1977). Best greetings.
ludo de jager <info@esher.be>
I'm from: belgium, - Thursday, March 26, 1998 at 06:45:04 (EST)

Love the page, glad to know there are so many other nuts out there
John Harris <john.harris@snet.net>
I'm from: USA, I ride: Matchless, Guzzi, Benelli, Morini, Ducati, & Yamaha - Tuesday, March 24, 1998 at 20:11:35 (EST)

I was a AJS Matchless Machanic in the '50s. Owned a '52 '53, '55 that had a .250" stroke added, 20 to 1piston and ran it on 100% methanol, quite well. On race track only. Am about to buy a '55 single. Can I join the club before buying the bike? Loved those AJ's
John A. Bennett <ROJ29@aol.com>
I'm from: USA, I ride: Retired - Tuesday, March 24, 1998 at 00:58:58 (EST)

greet to all matchless/ajs friends
Hugo van den Heuvel <heuvelha@wxs.nl>
I'm from: netherland, I ride: matchless g3ls 1954 - Sunday, March 22, 1998 at 15:18:44 (EST)

I'm presently restoring my 1963 G80CS to road trim. I live near beautiful and scenic Kingston Ontario, Canada. I welcome any communication with fellow A.J.S. and Matchless owners.
David Keeling <matchlesstoy@kos.net>
I'm from: Canada, I ride: A.J.S.&M.O.C. - Sunday, March 22, 1998 at 07:40:41 (EST)

Neil was here!
neil lynn
- Thursday, March 19, 1998 at 19:07:46 (EST)

Sitting in my lounge room in Darwin is a 1952 500cc AJS compy. Restored by dad he would roll over in his grave if he new I rode it in the Australian Vintgage Scarmble Titles. I just couldn't let all those Greeves & CZ boys have all the fun. May not have won too many races, but certainly did in style and that sound !!! If anyone else out their is mad enough to put one of these beauties around the dirt, drop me a line would love to compare notes. Cheers mates.
MARK <riedelnt@taunet.com.au>
I'm from: AUSTRALIA, - Thursday, March 19, 1998 at 04:33:55 (EST)

looking for a left hand chaincase for a '58 ajs 500 single, pref in the U.K. anyone got any ideas
Allan Brown <abrown5015@aol.com>
I'm from: UK, I ride: none - Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at 07:50:42 (EST)

Although I have a MKIII Commando as a daily rider, I am owned by a 59 AJS Typhoon, a 59 AJS M31DL, and a 52 M16. Sorry I wasn`t able to get to the club booth or the BBQ, but my duties as a tech inspector for AHRMA pretty well used up all my time. Next year I hope to take a bike to Daytona so I will have a better chance of meeting you all.
Gordon Smith <ajsgordon@earthlink.net >
I'm from: USA, I ride: AJSMOC, INOA, AHRMA - Sunday, March 15, 1998 at 17:13:03 (EST)

Great site, I'll be back. Own a G80CS thats well used but all there. I'm dying to get it up to snuff and on the road.
John Glencross <jglencross@kaien.com>
I'm from: Canada, I ride: Matchless,BSA,Triumph - Sunday, March 15, 1998 at 00:57:03 (EST)

We have a 99.9999% fully restored 1937 AJS 500cc single. (What a ride for something so early...."King Of The Road") What's the 0.00001% ??? One tank rubber (knee pad). If you could help please do.
Aaron Smith <thebiga@netcon.net.au>
I'm from: Australia, I ride: If it has two wheels, and is big enough for my frame, it's a goer. - Thursday, March 12, 1998 at 09:41:55 (EST)

This motorbike is an old love of mine. I've owned AMC-bikes for 25 years now. Started out as a poor student on derelict Matchless G80 from 1954, which I still own. Many years my wife and I each rode a bike. My wife's bike, a G3 1949, was stolen 15 years ago. With a Steib LS 500 sidecar we visited all countries of Europe and Marocco. Not fast, but enjoyable. Other bikes: Triumph Bonneville, BSA Lightning, Jawa 250 cc 1953. We have a sailing charter business now and there is not much time to ride. We mostly drive a Volvo P210 1964 now for business and fun.
Gijs van Hesteren <festinalente@wxs.nl>
I'm from: Netherlands, I ride: Dutch AJS/Matchless Vereniging - Saturday, March 07, 1998 at 14:48:47 (EST)

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Tang Teong Kheng <kimmen@mbox2.singnet.com.sg>
I'm from: SINGAPORE, - Saturday, March 07, 1998 at 06:05:12 (EST)

Great web page! I'm a club member and pleased to find such a state of the artclub project. Great pictures !
Richard Perske <rjperske@gj.net>
I'm from: USA, I ride: Matchless - Thursday, March 05, 1998 at 23:04:06 (EST)

Just looking at net thanks Eric
Eric R.Richardson <errich@gateway.net>
I'm from: U.S.A., - Thursday, March 05, 1998 at 20:43:58 (EST)

I have the following for sale: 1948 Matchless G-80, 5OOcc single. Comes with orig. owners manual and parts guide. Very rare- only model to come w/ chrome tank and burgundy paint.
Jorge Galindo <travelerxx@hotmail.com>
I'm from: USA, I ride: None - Wednesday, March 04, 1998 at 00:25:49 (EST)

New Brunswick ,Canada I Have a matchless 1959 G2 model rebuilt engine and transmission.In need of seat and exhaust pipe to complete my restoration .Ride safe enjoyed this site hope to hear from other matchless owners.
Joe Bergeron <bergeron@brunnet.net>
I'm from: Canada, - Tuesday, March 03, 1998 at 19:02:53 (EST)

I own G3L fully restored- I go to work on it- also I ride a Model 16MC every Sunday- have entered to Sammy Miller Brit Trials Bike Championship this year. starts 29/3/98 Bye Sheila Richards
Bogwheels < BOGWHEELSZ@aol.com>
I'm from: England, I ride: Matchless G3L&AJSM16MC - East Yorkshire Section U.K. - Tuesday, March 03, 1998 at 18:28:46 (EST)

Hi..., I am the 'old britt' lover and I have AJS 1960 model 30, BSA 1955 B 33, Sunbeam 1956 S8, BSA 1940 M20. I want to know all of you that love the classic bike especially from the Britt' and share the experience with your bike. - safe riding -
Mahdi Quintana <suradji@pacific.net.id>
I'm from: Indonesia, - Monday, March 02, 1998 at 13:49:43 (EST)

I appreciate the nice web site. I am looking at a 1966 G15CSR that has been stationary since 1976. Can anyone help me with estimating its value? Thanks Cranzean@arn.net clnichols.pampa@celanese.com
Cranz <clnichols.pampa@celanese.com>
I'm from: USA, I ride: BSAs, BMWs - Sunday, March 01, 1998 at 20:51:20 (EST) 'Friends' tell me that my Triumph(26 years) is my girlfriend and my Matchless(40 years) is my mistress, how can. I love your home page and am interested in getting parts from overseas although the real source should be around here
Ernest Timmerman <106152,3652@compuserve.com>
I'm from: Holland, - Friday, February 27, 1998 at 19:40:59 (EST)

nice website!!
jim anderson <Breakmain.Scotland@btinternet.com>
I'm from: scotland, I ride: matchless g80 - Thursday, February 26, 1998 at 16:29:42 (EST)

I´f from Argentina South America and i have an A.J.S. model 1948 and i´m looking for a people cool.
Diego Otero <otero@publicitynet.com.ar>
I'm from: Argentina, - Wednesday, February 25, 1998 at 11:09:34 (EST)

Hi all - am running a '53 Ajay twin, currently sporting a later 650 donk as the 500 has a bust rod. There are some pics on C/Serve Bike forum for those with access to it. Brass Monkey rally is my favorite - yep, its cold.... Nice site, will be back......Bazza
Barrie J Wills <100354.2141@Compuserve.com>
I'm from: New Zealand, I ride: Chatto Creek MotorCycle Club - Sunday, February 22, 1998 at 04:55:34 (EST)

Just drop by to say Hello.
TANG TEONG KHENG <kimmen@mbox2.singnet.com.sg>
I'm from: SINGAPORE, I ride: Matchless G3L 1952 - Sunday, February 22, 1998 at 03:12:02 (EST)

JUST STOPPED BY TO SEE IF I CAN GET SOME INFO ON MY MATCHLESS.
HECTOR RODRIGUEZ <HROD@PREMRAD.COM>
I'm from: USA, I ride: '68 MATCHLESS G15 CSR 750CC - Friday, February 20, 1998 at 23:11:19 (EST)

My first bike was 1929 AJS 500 I was about 14 years old at the time and lived in England.In'78 I came to the States and brought my bikes with me. My Sunbeam is almost restored the G3 is original and I just started restoring the G12. I think the site is great!
Alan Taylor <Sunbeamfa@AOL.com>
I'm from: USA, I ride: Matchless G12 ,G3LS and Sunbeam S8 - Thursday, February 19, 1998 at 21:56:14 (EST)

CURRENTLY RIDING MATCHLESS G3LS,VELOCETTE LE AND JAMES CAPTAIN
DAVID THEW <dthew@hythe-uk.army.mil>
I'm from: ENGLAND, I ride: MATCHLESS - Thursday, February 19, 1998 at 10:09:35 (EST)

Brill site, really cool guys out there, just got to get the G15CS finished before summer
Colin Steer <Goscard@aol.com>
I'm from: ENGLAND, I ride: Ducati/Matchless/Norton/Triumph - Sunday, February 15, 1998 at 19:08:05 (EST)

Es macht spaß eure Homepage zu sehen. Ich bin Mitglied AJS & Matchless Owners Club in England Membership No.: 10082 Euer Joachim
Joachim Grabietz <Joachim.R.Grabietz@t-online.de>
I'm from: Germany, I ride: AJS 16M CT ; AJS SB8 ; Raleigh MT30 - Sunday, February 15, 1998 at 05:59:25 (EST)

Hi I have a '48 G80 & 51 G80S. I am the secretary & editor of the British Singles Club. Would be happy to swap notes for our club mag.
Brian E. A. Challis <redback@powerup.com.au>
I'm from: australia, I ride: sec' of British Singles club - Sunday, February 15, 1998 at 00:30:30 (EST)

I own an AJS 18S, model 1952. My father bought the AJS in 1960, I got it from him in 1985. After replacing some of the Lucas parts, it is running and charging like a dream. Keep driving AJS, the one and only motorcycle!
Morten Dramstad <ajs18s@online.no>
I'm from: Norway, - Saturday, February 14, 1998 at 15:08:43 (EST)

I am driving a nice AJS 30 1958 wich was my father's bike. I only recently bought it.
vecil marco <vecil@xnet.it>
I'm from: Italy, - Saturday, February 14, 1998 at 02:01:24 (EST)

Hello there. I own and ride an AJS 30 -57.Its an old Swedish TT bike and got a new frame -59. It come to Finland -72. It hasnt workt for 13 years until last summer I bought it and made it go. And it goes guite fine.
Tarmo Roininen <motootto@netti.fi>
I'm from: Finland, - Friday, February 13, 1998 at 15:45:57 (EST)

What is the street price for an AJS 1949 18, 486cc?. I got the bike from an old chap in favor for upholstering his '39 Buick. The bike is in running condition with original parts. Signed: I'm not a collector.
Michael Felbert <felbert@myna.com>
I'm from: CANADA, I ride: AJS - Wednesday, February 11, 1998 at 01:07:26 (EST)

Hi, I am restoring both a 1957 G80CS and 1965 G80CS Streetscrambler. I am still looking for parts. Especially left-hand oiltank and camshafts for 1965 model. Wanted complete frame for 1957 model as I bought mine wrecked. Adress: Leenhoflaan 16, 6301 VG Valkenburg, Netherlands, phone 31-43-6016724. Safe riding to all and enjoy your bikes as much as I do.
Quirien Becker
I'm from: Netherlands, I ride: Member Dutch Section - Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at 11:20:02 (EST)

This is my first british bike - and it's in bits. Not only that, but I may be moving to Minnesota soon. Any comments on exporting my bike? Because I don't want to leave it behind.
Stuart Shakespeare <SShakey@aol.com>
I'm from: England, I ride: G12DL 1960 - Monday, February 09, 1998 at 16:47:01 (EST)

I have a restored 1962 Matchless 650 twin. My second motorcycle was a 1956 Matchless 650 twin. Don't have the 56' any longer. Riding these twins is an experience few of us get to have. Road the Matchless from Iowa to EXPO 67 in Montreal Canada.
Dave Sidwell <gennex@inav.net>
I'm from: USA, I ride: Matchless owner - Monday, February 09, 1998 at 15:59:31 (EST)

My first bike was a Matchless Single and I still have it! As you would expect a lot has happened in the meantime from leaks to broken primary chains. I am a Mechanical Engineer by trade so if any one wants my views on any Single Cylinder Topics feel free to e-mail me. Safe Riding.
Russell Burns <rburns13@ford.com>
I'm from: Australia, I ride: '51,'54,'63 Matchless Singles - Thursday, February 05, 1998 at 18:02:57 (EST)

It's a good contact page thanks Wayne- sorry about my first feeble effort. I'm hoping to get my hands on a 59 G12 that's been in bits since 1965, trouble is the guy who is selling has seen G12's advertised at £2500 and thinks this is worth more than it is. Once I've spent two grand it will be a decent bike but it's probably worth more to a breaker - so I'll need to pay over the odds for it! Also have a '52 G9, a '66 Norton 650SS and a modern BM. Ride Safely John Fennrunner.
John Hewes <xym45@dial.pipex.com>
I'm from: England, I ride: Fennrunner AJS&MOC - Thursday, February 05, 1998 at 17:27:26 (EST)

Good day from Hobart Tasmania. I looked up your site to see whats about. Looking at a 51 AJS basket case at the weekend looks like I could be a regular visitor to your wonderful site after that Regards Grubby.
Peter Grubb <grubbco@netspace.net.au>
I'm from: Australia, I ride: 75 Kawasaki 650z - Wednesday, February 04, 1998 at 01:45:33 (EST)

Owner of an 18s 1954
Klas Eldholm <klas.eldholm@halmstad.mail.telia.com>
I'm from: Sweden, - Tuesday, February 03, 1998 at 15:48:28 (EST)

I have a BSA C11 1951 and I just got a Matchless G80 1947, basket case, that I'm starting to restore and it's always good to know that we can count with such a good site and information like this one - congratulations!
Jose Mauro Varella <varella@fastlane.com.br>
I'm from: Brasil, I ride: BSAOC, Graxaim Moto Clube - Monday, February 02, 1998 at 19:27:03 (EST)

Just purchased a 1950 AJS 18S and a 1953 AJS 18S. Both need a little work but are great looking machines.
David E. Pritchard <Jag-Man@msn.com>
I'm from: Canada, I ride: Vintage Club - Monday, February 02, 1998 at 11:01:52 (EST)

Love the looks of Matchless's...I had 3 room mates in the Air Force in the early 60's, each one had a Matchless G80, two CS's and one road model....Great Looking Bikes!
Larry Herbert <NL7U@IAG.NET>
I'm from: USA, I ride: Honda rider - Saturday, January 31, 1998 at 06:51:24 (EST)

Anyone have a useable G12 alternator-type crankshaft they could part with? Top dollar paid. Thanks. John, cycletoys@aol.com
John Diederich <cycletoys@aol.com>
I ride: AJSMOC - Thursday, January 29, 1998 at 13:51:25 (EST)

greetings,congratulations on a great site, i've got a '29 350 AJS under resto,
Keith McLeod <keithmc@caverock.net.nz>
I'm from: New Zealand, - Wednesday, January 28, 1998 at 04:07:34 (EST)

What a wonderful webpage! have various tri/nor/bsa projects in the works. Always good to get other perspectives/urges Happy motoring y'all!
Joe Crowley <nspa06b@prodigy.com>
I'm from: usa, I ride: british!INOA#6323 - Monday, January 26, 1998 at 01:24:30 (EST)

I have an award winning AJS 650 (1960). It's lovely !!
Charles Hooker
I'm from: UK, I ride: AJS - Friday, January 23, 1998 at 17:29:03 (EST)

Had a 1954 AJS 550 cc Scrambler Twin. my 1st Bike also the best handling ever.Couldn't keep oil in primary and hated the Lucas electrics {the Prince of Darkness} but Iloved that bike. After many Limeys finally into a Harley. Sure do miss the AJ every so often . I'm bookmarking your page. Thanks for the memory of the old days in Detroit
OLDUDE
I'm from: USA, I ride: Harley davidson FXR - Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 13:48:58 (EST)

Have a 66 G15CSR needs restoring, some day?
Gene Stone <Cgnstn@aol.com>
I'm from: USA, - Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 06:51:12 (EST)

Good to see this page setup. I own a 1951 AJS model 20 in very average condition, but it has worked well for the last 20+ years. Good luck to you, and if I can ever help anyone about this model just call.
Tony Garwood <tgarwoo1@ford.com>
I'm from: England, I ride: AJS & Moc - Tuesday, January 20, 1998 at 08:48:32 (EST)

I HAVE A 1930 SILVER ARROW, V-TWIN AND NEED PARTS LIKE GEARBOX, WHEELS, OIL TANK, MAGDYMO. IF YOU CAN H ELP, OR PROVIDE ANY LEADS ON WHERE-ABOUTS OF THESE PARTS, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
NORMAN <RN0RMPEAC@AOL.COM>
I'm from: USA, - Monday, January 19, 1998 at 22:47:22 (EST)

I have a Triumph from Nurnberg, It was made in 1938, I am looking owners peoples, pictures, and technical informations, .....etc] Thanks a lot for this a nd your time. Have a nice day Daniel SIDA
Daniel SIDA <daniel.sida@vslib.cz>
I'm from: Czech republic, I ride: Triumph - Monday, January 19, 1998 at 08:08:03 (EST)

I just got a 1963/4 G80CS Its been Blown up since a desert race in ca. in 1966 I have most of the parts to put it together except the connecting rod. Ive only got 1/2 of it, the big end. Carillo wants to know what the center to center dimension is before they make me a new one ... I'de also be interested in buying a new oem one if available Help!!! thanks
Rob Himmelmann <ascalzo@wctc.net>
I'm from: USA, I ride: BMWMOA, AMCA - Sunday, January 18, 1998 at 15:18:19 (EST)

I've just bought a '51 AJS 500 model 16 and am awaiting delivery. I've already bookmarked your page on my browser. Do you have any suggestions regarding security etc for these valuable machines ?
Allan Brown <abrown5015@aol.com>
I'm from: UK, - Sunday, January 18, 1998 at 11:43:54 (EST)

best reguards håkan
håkan erlandsson <hakan.erlandsson.@kalmar.mail.telia.com>
I'm from: sweden, I ride: matchless g80s 54 - Sunday, January 18, 1998 at 07:08:42 (EST)

I glad to see the webpage. I've got a G-11 in need of restoration. I would like to get in touch with Don Madden. Anyone have a e-mail address for him. It has been many years since I spoke with him.
Paul Engstrom <axos@msn.com>
I'm from: USA, I ride: Matchless,Truimph,BMW - Saturday, January 17, 1998 at 02:00:54 (EST)

I have my '62 Matchless G12 CSR in my living room as a show piece... I'm no longer able to ride since busting my neck - in a car! Should never have left the =M= in garage! Anyone know of any AJSMatchless clubs in Australia. I'm taking the oppotunity of having the Gertie (my bike) in doors to fix a few things that got ignored when I road her daily and need some spares.
Duncan Wallace <mailbox@mightymedia.com.au>
I'm from: Australia, - Friday, January 16, 1998 at 23:43:21 (EST)

I'm starting to restore a 1965 short-stroke G80, which was a police bike originally supplied with a manual advance magneto ignition, and Lucas alternator for lights. (Yes, it is a 1965 bike- Norton transmission and wheels) Does anybody have any info on such bikes?
Lionel Crator <Lionelc@ampros.co.za>
I'm from: South Africa, - Friday, January 16, 1998 at 05:08:13 (EST)

A really good site, I'm very impressed. Any other modern G80 riders out there?
Mark Russell <Mark.A.Russell@opc.shell.com>
I'm from: Holland, I ride: Member of AJS&MOC UK, ride '87 G80 - Tuesday, January 13, 1998 at 03:50:07 (EST)

I have a friend that has a lot of old matchless parts for sale including a 51 chassis.will have a list of parts wednesday. If anyone is interested contact me at goat97@mill.tds.net and I will Email you a list .
GOAT <goat97@mill.tds.net>
I'm from: U.S.A., I ride: Harley- triumph- bsa - Sunday, January 11, 1998 at 22:07:56 (EST)

I ride =M=! Have 4 of em, two 51-G9's (one running), a 54 (waiting) G80S and a 60 G12D that runs very well. Hope to get all of em running in the near future. Had to start a parts business just to find the stuff! Have a GREAT new Year! =MM=
Mark E. Seibert <wheelpower@pcweb.net>
I'm from: USA, I ride: AJSMOC, USA & UK,, AMA. - Saturday, January 10, 1998 at 17:18:53 (EST)

I OWN AND RIDE A 1933 MATCHLESS D 80 500cc TWIN PORT SLOPER, I AM RESTORING A 1929 AJS M2 1000cc V TWIN. ANY "D" SERIES OWNERS OUT THERE? ,I HAVE LOTS OF INFO & PARTS LISTS ETC, ALSO SOME SPARES, SPARES WANTED. PS THIS IS MY FIRST TIME ON THE NET, HOPE THIS IS OK!.
PATRICK GILL <COOKSFERRY @AOL.COM>
I'm from: ENGLAND, I ride: AJS AND MATCHLESS - Friday, January 09, 1998 at 18:29:59 (EST)

Very nice... glad someone dropped the WWW address on the Four-Stroke Singles mail-list. Have a friend with a Matchless 650 twin basket case. Haven't been able to talk him out of it... YET! jrc
James Ray Crenshaw <tbivins@greenwood.net>
I'm from: USA, I ride: Triumph, Ducati(s), Honda & Yamaha Big-Singles - Tuesday, January 06, 1998 at 14:41:35 (EST)

The Link to the UK site will be installed when the site is up! (www.jampot.com) It is currently under construction.
Wayne Woodruff <wayne@jtan.com>
I'm from: USA, I ride: Matchless/BMW - Sunday, January 04, 1998 at 21:14:46 (EST)

Great site ,whear is link to AJSMOC UK ? congrats and best regards Harry K
Harry Knight <neic19@aol.com>
I'm from: UK, I ride: AJSMOC [uk] VMCC, Gold Star O.C. - Sunday, January 04, 1998 at 09:51:09 (EST)

I once owned a 57 G-80CS to die for. smoke the tire as long as you want...
rich jockers <jockers@gator.net>
I'm from: USA, I ride: Matchless, Norton - Saturday, January 03, 1998 at 21:32:18 (EST)

Does any one have a Matchless G15CSR that they would like to part with?
Kevin Archer <G12CS1962@aol.com>
I'm from: USA, I ride: Matchless - Saturday, January 03, 1998 at 14:32:56 (EST)

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