AJSMOC Guestbook October/November/December 2000 Archive

This page contains the October/November/December 2000 postings for our guestbook.

Hello everybody It's good to see so many people still interested about AJS. I like old bike and i have a AJS M20 1950 , a Triumph T120 1967 and now i restor a BSA B31 from 1953. Best gegards from Switzerland
oswald john <oswald.palomino@bluewin.ch>
I'm from: geneva Switzerland, I ride: AJS owners UK - Monday, December 25, 2000 at 18:07:19 (EST)

Hi, great site. Sadly I no longer have my '60 G12CSR, sold years ago in a mad moment, but hoping to replace it soon with similar. Hey, might even consider one of those AJS thingies...... Keep the rubber side down. Dan.
Dan <dan@jawaoc.fsnet.co.uk.>
I'm from: UK, I ride: Matchless CSR - Monday, December 18, 2000 at 15:18:14 (EST)

interest is matchless trials bikes from 1954 to 1964 have 54 56 and 64 want 57/8 also have p11, and would like another good luck to all, bush is ok! from M...
marten <harwoodm&scim.co.uk>
I'm from: uk, I ride: matchless - Sunday, December 17, 2000 at 14:10:45 (EST)

G80 I have had for over 40 years ,have gota lot of engine parts
DAVE FLASHMAN <DGOFLASH@AOL.COM>
I'm from: UK, - Monday, December 11, 2000 at 17:53:19 (EST)

I just acquired this bike in complete but rusty condition. I'm thinking of doing a low budget restoration to a cafe racer style. Is there anyone familiar with this model who might be able to help?
Mark Young <mty3383279@aol.com>
I'm from: CT, USA, I ride: 1960 Matchless G12CS - Wednesday, December 06, 2000 at 12:45:41 (EST)

I own a 1946 AJS model 16M, rigid back end in excellent condition. It is for sale and I am open to reeasonable offers for this rare motorcycle. This is a left or right hand drive model!!!!
HAYDN RYDER <stevejday@ukonline.co.uk>
I'm from: Devon, England, I ride: Crash Box Club of Devon - Sunday, December 03, 2000 at 19:05:37 (EST)

I would like info on getting a 500 match baskett at a low price in good cond
Bob Hill <Gatorhook0313@aol.com>
I'm from: Fl, - Saturday, December 02, 2000 at 23:05:40 (EST)

its great to find your site!!! I am the contact for jampot in Germany and am pleased to say that more and more AJS and Matchless owners in Europe are starting to come out of the woodwork and I to am thinking about forming a section here in the `Deep South´ of Germany, I shall look in by you guys from time to time in the future.I am in the process of restoring a 1955 G80 S its taken almost three years!! but I do hope to be finished before the spring,keep up your high standards.b.j.
Bob James <Bikenutz@t-online.de>
I'm from: Germany, I ride: AJS-MATCHLESS Club ENGLAND - Saturday, November 25, 2000 at 16:40:59 (EST)

I RIDE MATCHLESS 350 CC 1954,I NEED SOME PHOTOGRAPH OF MOTORCYCLE ESPECIALLY MATHCLESS PLEASE SEND ME,THANK YOU
YULI RIANTO <RIANTO70@YAHOO.COM>
I'm from: SBY.INDONESIA, I ride: MATCHLESS 350 CC (1954) - Thursday, November 23, 2000 at 23:32:55 (EST)

I have a 1960 G12CSR which I purchased new. Been sitting for some time now, but I hope to start and complete restoration soon.
Charles Blackmon <cblackmo@davisfloyd.com>
I'm from: South Carolina, USA, I ride: Matchless - Friday, November 17, 2000 at 17:57:49 (EST)

pLEASE HELP ME AS ALL ARE LYING IN WORKING CONDITIONS AND I WOULD LIKE TO SELL FEW OF THEM.
ANIL D SARANG <kcbhagat@hotmail.com>
I'm from: surat,gujrat, India, I ride: AJS & MATCHLESS FROM 1947 TO 1956 - Monday, November 13, 2000 at 01:50:52 (EST)

I'm working on a website about pre-war Matchlesses. My problem is only that I have a lot of free space, and too less pitures of Matchless bike's from before 1940. If you have a nice picture of your Matchless, please sent it to me.
Martin van 't Land <vintagematchless@hotmail.com>
I'm from: the Netherlands, I ride: Matchless T 1927, 2 x T/3 1928 - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 09:21:37 (EST)

Great site, good to know there's lots of other ajays and matchies getting around.
Gary Winter <g.winter@zfree.co.nz>
I'm from: New Zealand, I ride: 1911 AJS(dads), 49 G3L , 51 G3L(both mine) - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 04:23:00 (EST)

i have lote of english motor bick triumph 1948, triumph 3ta norton 1944 side valve, B.S.A M20 1946,and matchless 1961, Arial 1959,
Muhammad Raheel Asghar <kai786@yahoo.com>
I'm from: pakistan, I ride: triumph 1948, B.S.A ,M,20 1946 norton side valve 1944 - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 14:27:40 (EST)

Its good to see so many people still interested in AJS. The reason why I'm visiting this site is that my great grandfather was a junor TT winner in 1929 his name was Freddie Hicks who tragicaly died in the isle of man in 1931. I'm a designer and i'm looking into the designs of the 996cc AJS (sv V-twin)1930.
Andrew Deverell <andi_dev@hotmail.com>
I'm from: Herts, UK, - Monday, November 06, 2000 at 11:36:15 (EST)

I recently aquired a 1960 G12CSR. It was part of a group purchase. I need to get an idea of its value in as is condition. It has been sitting inside since 1966. It has 5k miles and is in extremely nice original un molested condition. It is about 98% perfect except it has a broken crank and the engine is apart and out. It came with al new parts to repair. The new crnak is still in the original wooden box it was shipped in back in 1966. How rare is this beauty? I am interested in selling. Thanks for any help.
Dennis <stoeser@nctimes.net>
I'm from: Ca.USA, - Sunday, November 05, 2000 at 21:51:58 (EST)

Subject: Big singles valve adjustment cover plate oil leaks. After removing cover, clamp to drillpress table. Spotface the three casting boss's with a one half inch end mill untill a full circle appears. No more. This will give the gasket a flat surface to land on. Tighten acorn nuts by hand only. Should work fine.
John Bennett <roj29@aol.com>
I'm from: Oregon, USA, I ride: OVM - Sunday, November 05, 2000 at 21:49:33 (EST)

I have started an egroup for people interested in pre-war and WD AJS & Matchless motorcycles. If you would like to join us and benefit from a wealth of knowledge around the world contact me at my email address .
John Tinley <tinley@btinternet.com>
I'm from: England, I ride: AJS & Matchless - Sunday, November 05, 2000 at 03:20:36 (EST)

i'm restoring a 16Ms at the moment and looking for a aluminium cilinder,head and rockerbox for G 80 S
j.v.someren <motorbaard@hotmail.com>
- Friday, November 03, 2000 at 15:13:03 (EST)

What a good looking site. Just got a couple of sad M bikes and am set to start restoration. Hope to be finished in about December 200X. Would appreciate any info on finding body spares esp fenders have most of the rest.
James Warner <jwarner621@aol.com>
I'm from: BC Canada, I ride: G15 MkII, G5 - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 17:19:51 (EST)

I would appreciate all possible help and guidance in finding a reputable source here in New York or in the UK for the acquisition of what would be my first Matchless motorcycle.
Matt Kolb <matt.kolb@db.com>
I'm from: New York, USA, - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 14:11:43 (EST)

Just finished a '50 G9 for a friend and pleased with result so now restoring a '49 G80L to keep out of mischief this winter. Nice site by the way.
Chris Hayward <chris1.hayward@virgin.net>
I'm from: Suffolk, UK, I ride: AJS & Matchless Owners Club UK - Tuesday, October 31, 2000 at 05:30:49 (EST)

I have a '51 18SC, '54 G80SC,restored and '52, '53, '55 in pieces to be restored. All SC's. I use to set these bikes up when they were current in the 50's. Need some racing mags, header pipes, chainguards and rear fenders for them. Got about everything else.
John Bennett <roj29@aol.com>
I'm from: OR, USA, I ride: Oregon Vintage Motorcycles - Monday, October 30, 2000 at 21:59:26 (EST)

Just purchased 2 x A.J.S. 500 singles that I suspect are late '49 though stamped "50", one rigid and one springer, & 38 numbers apart. Does anyone know of an information source on the net(or elsewhere) where I can check engine/frame numbers? - cheers
greg <gregori@zfree.co.nz>
- Monday, October 30, 2000 at 01:41:55 (EST)

I havn't ridden for years but would never part with my "AJ". I have a number of engine parts for 500CC single mostly and am considering selling off some of them. I have no idea what they are worth but if you have a need for Engine parts E-mail me and I'll see what I can do.
Patrick Curtin <pdcurtin@yahoo.com>
I'm from: CA, USA, Los Angeles, I ride: 1954 AJS model 18 - Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 01:13:48 (EDT)

It is heartening to see so many interested and interesting people around the globe with the same sickness. My G12 is in need of some major TLC, so i either need enough encouragement to finish it, or someone to take it off my hands.
Jennifer Sloan <jsloanie@hotmail.com>
I'm from: California,USA, I ride: 1958 G12cs,1967 G80cs,1962 T120R - Saturday, October 21, 2000 at 17:40:09 (EDT)

excellent site, ex owner of matchless 650cc sports 1963.,two years back. had to sell due to health,when you look up photos etc.,you say why did i sell it....why. not to worry, got a small project on, trying to find a drive belt for a PEUGEOT BIMA moped 1953, 5occ.i would like info about this if anyone can help.PLEASE......... BELT No. GILMER R1101 9267x1/2" 59Teeth.Made in U.S.A. When i get it going i will jump to the moon. Hope someone can help, PLEASE Alf Sterling England.
alf sterling <alfspickup@ntlworld.com>
I'm from: england, I ride: has been - Sunday, October 15, 2000 at 15:32:22 (EDT)

VERY INTERESTING SITE .COMPLETE PARTS LIST FOR A.J.S.16MS MODEL AND PART LIST FOR B.S.A SINGLE models.would like to join your club.
m.v.s.manian <shandu@mantraonline.com>
I'm from: india, I ride: I own 1956 model a.j.s and looking for petrol tank monogramand parking lamps.besides this ialso have 1949B.S.A C 10 ,1950 TRIUMPH 3T(looking for spare engine),ROYAL ENFIELD ENCHINE 1960 MODEL, 1947 VILLIERS PARA TROOPER 1947 MODEL. - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 05:49:30 (EDT)

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