AJSMOC Guestbook November/December 1997 Archive

This page contains the November/December 1997 postings for our guestbook.

Own 1958 AJS 650cc twin street, considering selling, what is the bike worth, any info would help. Anybody interested.
Robert Sowdon <rcsowdon@gte.net>
I'm from: usa, - Monday, December 29, 1997 at 15:26:38 (EST)

Wife has inherited (but not yet received) her dad's '48 Matchless 500 single. Bike was very nice the last time we saw it, but is not all original. Also hasn't been run in 25 years. This is our first Matchless. Would love to hear from anyone with photos, manuals, info, or sources that will help us identify this bike and what might be non-original or missing on it. If we decide to sell it, we'll let you know first. If we keep it, we'll probably join AJSMOC.
Jay Levinson <Levinson_J@prc.com>
I'm from: USA, I ride: Matchless, Norton, Triumph, Ducati, Cushman - Monday, December 29, 1997 at 11:56:03 (EST)

I am a member of AJSMOC and am happy to see our site up and running. Thanks for the hard work.
Peter Lott <petesbmw@swbell.net>
I'm from: USA, - Sunday, December 28, 1997 at 02:25:49 (EST)

I am glad to find so many other AJS/Matchless owners because my own 1954 G80 S made a lot of trouble. It took me a lot of money and time to convert this bike from a chopped desaster to an originally looking motorcycle, but i have still some problems about electrics and ignition. Next summer i hope, i will be on the road again, to make these beautifull sounds again!
Volker Dörr <doerr.m@metronet.de>
I'm from: Germany, - Saturday, December 27, 1997 at 16:01:51 (EST)

why do u use de letters b.m.w. horryble!!!!
Martin Bakhuis <ilsetim@worldonline.nl>
I'm from: Nederland, I ride: Matchless g3ls 1956 - Monday, December 22, 1997 at 17:25:14 (EST)

Looking to sell my G3L along with 75% of another parts bike, Know anyone who is interested?
Bruce <Bahwana@aol.com>
I'm from: usa, I ride: Matchless G3L - Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 14:09:53 (EST)

Nice to see so many fellow AJS/Matchless fans. My project is nearing completion. It is slightly behind the planned riding date of Spring 1995. I am interested in any experiences you have had with conversion to modern ignition systems.
Jim Russell <pathway@sprint.ca>
I'm from: Canada, I ride: Matchless G3L (1941) - Sunday, December 21, 1997 at 00:07:52 (EST)

At one time or another I have broken down in almost every county of the UK while touring on AMC Machinery. I used to live at Plumstead. Due to move 10 years ago I ended up selling all 7 AMC machines however I have some small spares left, and only a few of them. Speedos and Cables so if anybody wants to make a small purchase then E-mail me There is nothing, repeat nothing that can turn my head faster than hearing a large single under load. if you still have one then ride up the hill at Lincoln, the echoes are great. Keep the old flag flying Dick H
Dick Hamilton <DickHUK@aol.com>
I'm from: UK, - Thursday, December 18, 1997 at 14:53:44 (EST)

Hi, intersting sight. I just purchased a 61 G12CSR that has been off the road for almost 30 years. The bike needs a oil tank cover and that is it. Looking forward to getting out on the road next year.I am located in Victorua BC Canada.
Robin Mullett <rmullett@islandnet.com>
I ride: Norton/BOA - Tuesday, December 16, 1997 at 19:47:05 (EST)

Hi Everyone I am looking for a 1970 370cc AJS Stormer engine head. Have a great Xmas and happy new year Graham Anderson
Graham Anderson <graham@xtra.co.nz>
I'm from: New Zealand, I ride: 1913-1970 AJS - Tuesday, December 16, 1997 at 04:46:30 (EST)

Nice site!, Since I am about to have a look into the "internals" of my 1951 G80S, thought I would ask if anyone can recommend a relaible location for good quality motor bits? (piston, rings, valves, etc.) May also need some gearbox bits as well. I have really enjoyed my Matchless over the last 9 years and now realize it does need some TLC. Thanks for any help offered. Regards, Richard
Richard Vanderwell <rvanderw@compusmart.ab.ca>
I'm from: Canada, I ride: Matchless, Vincent, mixed-bag stuff - Monday, December 15, 1997 at 21:37:20 (EST)

1957 G3LS. This is the best bike I've ever had. So reliable, comfortable, economical, fast enough and beautiful! 12V conversion works fine on 6v dynamo with solid state regulator and LED voltage state indicator. Everything else standard except Hepolite heplex piston and hardened (unleaded fuel) valve seats. The photographs are excellent on the web! I beleive the Newbury section now meet at the Star, East Illesley (which is North of Swindon off the A34)
Bill Brooks <Pegasus.co.uk>
I'm from: uk, I ride: MATCHLESS - Monday, December 15, 1997 at 15:49:08 (EST)

Surfing-through. Love Brit bikes. Would like to have more but have limited funds. Got any not-running Norton wanting to give away? Just thought I would ask. See you at Daytona Bike Week, first week in March.
Pat <afn55598@afn.org>
I'm from: US, I ride: 1975 Norton Commando Roadster Mark III - Monday, December 15, 1997 at 11:24:41 (EST)

Hello everyone, i'm new to the net but not to AMC! Have been involved mainly with BSA twins and Norton singles in the past, and still have several of those. current restoration projects are a '57 AJS 16MS and a '54 Matchless G80. I'm only the second owner of the Ajay and will be restoring close to standard spec. The Matchless came from an old friend who bought it years ago for the OHC AJS R10 engine fitted in it. That has been restored to its original chassis and I intend to fit a later alternator G80 motor and AMC 'box to this bike. if anyone wants to get in touch or requires technical assisitance I'll look forward to hearing from you!
Steve Hughes <plumstead@compuserve.com>
I'm from: UK, I ride: VMCC; MTWC - Sunday, December 14, 1997 at 13:13:07 (EST)

Have AJS, Matchless, Velo, Ariel, RE
Randy Maunder <maunder@ns.sympatico.ca>
I'm from: Canada, I ride: Ariel Club, past AJS/M UK, local club - Friday, December 12, 1997 at 19:51:42 (EST)

Last november I bought a Matchless motorcycle for restoring in US$75. I don't know the year but I found in the motor the following numbers: G-12167 & G2-11776. Somebody knows the year? the model? Also I wish to find manuals, catalog and stores with parts for this motorcycle. Thank you for your help.
Hugo M. Zambrano <hugomauricio@hotmail.com>
I'm from: Colombia - South America, I ride: Matchless unknown - Monday, December 08, 1997 at 10:17:41 (EST)

Have Matchless MX2 V-twin in 1934 Morgan 3-wheeler. Anyone know why and how this engine (OHV pushrod) was designed to run with zero tappet clearance. If it can be done for this engine, why do we have to put up with tappet clatter on others?
Alan Sharpe <asharp@globalnet.co.uk>
I'm from: UK, I ride: Morgan 3-wheeler club - Monday, December 08, 1997 at 09:52:14 (EST)

I ride a 1955 Matchless G80, 500cc. Great site. By the way, I need a Lucas horn for the bike. All leads are welcome.
Guillermo Spinatelli <gst@adinet.com.uy>
I'm from: Uruguay, - Friday, December 05, 1997 at 22:40:05 (EST)

i have a 1948 g80 engine # 5607.it should be ready for next summer.i need two clork clutch plates to finish the job,help.i also have two commandos a 1968/1973.
james lynch <norcom@windsor.igs.net>
I'm from: canada, I ride: canadian vintage motorcycle group - Wednesday, December 03, 1997 at 10:35:25 (EST)

Just got Internet access, so thought I'd say HELLO!
Andrew D. Killick <Andrew@amcpro.demon.co.uk>
I'm from: England, I ride: Public Relations Officer, UK AJS & MOC - Monday, December 01, 1997 at 05:30:19 (EST)

Looking for photos of '57ish Matchless 600cc twin or 500cc single. As close to stock as possible. For publication, accompanied by your name as owner if so. ______________________________ Tales From Over The Edge A madcap collection of memoirs from Marin County California’s Sunday Morning Ride and other epic motorcycling adventures. ______________________________ Bullet Press 433 Town Center, Suite 705 Corte Madera, Ca. 94925 http://www.wenet.net/~btbullet/ btbullet@wenet.net ______________________________
Barbra <btbullet@wenet.net>
I'm from: US, I ride: Rider, Publisher. - Saturday, November 29, 1997 at 21:17:32 (EST)

I,m vacationing this week in Tennessee. Checked out the site on friend's computer. I'd like to send some photos to put in the gallery. Who should I send them to? I can scan them and send via the Net - I have access to a good scanner.
John Posthuma <g50csr1962@aol.com>
I'm from: USA, I ride: Matchless - Saturday, November 29, 1997 at 09:51:14 (EST)

I have a Matchless G3 and a couple of Enfields.
Alan Blackham <alan@alanesq.demon.co.uk>
I'm from: England, I ride: AJS and Matchless Owners Club - Friday, November 28, 1997 at 07:41:21 (EST)

considering purchase of 1966 g15 needing resto. any help with info on this model, serial no.'s, colors etc. will be greatly appreciated. please e-mail to: t885@aol.com
brian miller <t885@aol.com>
I'm from: usa, I ride: 95 triumph t-bird - Tuesday, November 25, 1997 at 03:22:05 (EST)

At last I have found it. I've had my bike since college (1968). I have a pulled cylinder head stud. Help. Can I get a used left case? Can I get the case welded and retapped?
William Saxe Wihr 5102 SW Scholls Fy. Rd. , Portland, OR 97225-1670 <wwihr@pcc.edu>
I'm from: US of A, I ride: Matchless G12 CS (1962) - Monday, November 24, 1997 at 19:02:13 (EST)

Good site...great contacts...tidying up an original 1946 Matchless G80 500cc. Welcome e-mail on same. Also run a '33 Matchless powered Morgan trike.
Bob Wright <rwright@river.netrover.com>
I'm from: Canada (Toronto), - Monday, November 24, 1997 at 18:41:33 (EST)

Very good home page, one of the best ones I have seen on vintage bikes. Keep up the good work.
Steve Tanton <stanton@intermap.ca>
I'm from: Canada, I ride: Ariel SQ4 and BSA A10 - Saturday, November 22, 1997 at 11:30:28 (EST)

See entry below, son hit return key before I had entered the e-mail address.
Colin Jones <ColinWJones@compuserve.com>
I'm from: UK, I ride: Matchless G9 - Saturday, November 22, 1997 at 11:08:46 (EST)

Currently restoring a 1955 G9, due to leave the UK next year for two year secondment in Chicago, any AMC bikes will be appreciated.
Colin Jones
I'm from: UK, I ride: AJS&MOC - Saturday, November 22, 1997 at 11:05:33 (EST)

I have a 1940 Matchless 350cc. restored to original war condition. I am just returning to the US from Asia and am interested in finding a few parts.
John Dettenwanger <prariedg@swbell.net>
I'm from: USA, - Wednesday, November 19, 1997 at 22:48:50 (EST)

Just checking in...doing up my 1950 G9 Clubman twin. I would like to get a sidecar for it if not too expensive
Mary Watts <wildo_paterson@bc.sympatico.com>
I'm from: Canada, I ride: AJSMOC and Vincent owners club - Wednesday, November 19, 1997 at 02:17:01 (EST)

I have an AJS 500 motorcycle model 1949, I am willing to exchange information with owners of this kind of machines, unfortunatelly I have not email, so this is my postal address: (Carlos Battagliotti)- Mendoza No. 2150 Piso 4 Departamento B Rosario 2000 - Santa Fe - Argentina Thanks in advance, and also I will appreciate your reply in Spanish. PD: If there is not other way than email, you can send me information to the attached email that below to a friend in Mexico City.
Battagliotti Carlos <jjvalle@hotmail.com>
I'm from: Argentina, - Tuesday, November 18, 1997 at 23:32:33 (EST)

I have a Norton Commando, and Triumph Sprint - I've never owned an AJS or Matchless but enjoy all the British makes and especially am interested in the Norton / Matchless Hybrids of the 1960's.
Ron Wilks <rwilks@baynetworks.com>
I'm from: USA, - Monday, November 17, 1997 at 14:15:17 (EST)

We have a 1960 AJS Model 31 that is blue and Arctic white. We have owned this bike for twenty years and are its second owner. We also have several other motorcycles including Bultaco and Ducati singles. We live in Ontario Canada.
John Switzer & Rene Aston <raston@interhop.net>
I'm from: Canada, I ride: AJSMOC CVMG ( Canadian Vintage Motorcyclce Group) - Sunday, November 16, 1997 at 17:18:26 (EST)

I've loved these bikes since my first ride. The G80 is beat, but the Model 30 is in very good original condition at ~ 10,000 miles.
Michael Gorman <QZVXHQ@USGMEDS.COM>
I'm from: USA, I ride: AJS ('57 30); Matchless ('61 G80CS/4150) - Saturday, November 15, 1997 at 22:31:02 (EST)

Could not find anything on the AJS 16MC Scrambler.
Robert Williams <Robert.williams@p2.sps.co.uk>
I'm from: uk, I ride: Ducati, AJS. - Saturday, November 15, 1997 at 15:06:19 (EST)

anybody else out there have an AJS Stormer 250-410? Great websight Gene maple
GENE MAPLE <Gene_Maple@email.mot.com>
I'm from: usa, I ride: AJS 370 STORMER - Friday, November 14, 1997 at 13:40:46 (EST)

Hi, I´m from Argentina and I want to know some information about the club and some adress and phones to found spares in england. Sorry, but I don´t speak english very well. Congratulations for the site.
Nicolas Ciancio <ciancio@way.com.ar>
I'm from: Argentina, I ride: Ajs 500cc 1949 - Monday, November 10, 1997 at 08:13:33 (EST)

My father in law owns the bike and he needs clutch parts. I believe it´s a gear there also. Can anyone help?
Jan Ljungberg <jl.mw@falkoping.mail.telia.com>
I'm from: sweden, I ride: Matchless 1931 single 600cc - Sunday, November 09, 1997 at 16:47:12 (EST)

Enjoyed the pictures! No '56 G80S...my first real 'bike. Currently restoring SLOWLY my '64 G12CSR.
Don Mc Lean <block2@wh.camtech.net.au>
I'm from: Australia, - Wednesday, November 05, 1997 at 03:46:08 (EST)

Looking for a G12/G12CSR, late type with alternator and distributor ignition Condition unimportant,however, complete,original.Preferably in Canada. Please let me know what you have'
Jim Marr <ddennis@nbnet.nb.ca>
I'm from: Canada, I ride: AJS/Matchless club member - Sunday, November 02, 1997 at 18:29:08 (EST)

Great site! I own a Matchless G11 built in 1957, the same vintage as I am. Furthermore I own and ride a Matchless G3 from 1961, and I'm trying to build up a Matchless scrambler lookalike out of spare parts.
Peter Henske <peter.henske@t-online.de>
I'm from: Germany, I ride: heavily - Sunday, November 02, 1997 at 04:37:53 (EST)

Presently restoring a 1954 G9 twin.
Brian Grieve <bgrie@net-tech.com.au>
I'm from: Australia, I ride: Matchless & AJS Owners Club of Australia - Sunday, November 02, 1997 at 02:25:24 (EST)

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