After 1931 the only true ajss were the racing 7rs, porcupines and the ajs four. The 1959 ajs model 31 650 swift and all other motorcycles made 18942020. Restored to ride,650cc vertical twin with singleamal carburetor, our speed foot shift transmission, luminum alloy fenders, wo in to one exhaust system and traditional red paint scheme with gold pinstriping. That includes researching and sourcing the best books on collectible and. Get the best deals on motorcycle parts for ajs model 16 when you shop the largest online selection at. Ajs 350 500 shop manual service repair book singles fits. The 1959 ajs model 31 was a robust 650 twin, whose sisterbike was the matchless g12.
On the development of book history, see leslie howsam, old books and new histories. Introduced in 1958, the ajs model 31 and its matchless twin, the g12 was developed specifically for the us. Take a closer look at this motorcycle with glenn bator. The 1961 ajs model 31 was amcs 650 twin, the only british vertical twin with a center main bearing. After much deliberation, they chose to use initials only, and as only one brother, jack, had two christian names albert john, the new. Its 216 pages and chapters cover the whole company history in remarkable detail. Ajs model 31 31csr matchless g1212csr shock absorbers.
The first motorcycle was produced in 1912 and like ajs and other manufacturers they offered a wide range of motorcycles to the public. X2958 the last of the major british motorcycle manufacturers to offer a parallel twin, associated motor cycles did not announce its own until the earls court motorcycle show of. The front mounted magneto on the ajs allowed considerable differentiation of the two marques now produced by the colliers brothers of matchless since acquiring the ajs stevens business in 1935. Get the best deals on motorcycle parts for ajs model 31 when you shop the largest online selection at. There was a significant difference between the ajs and matchless from 1936 until 1952.
Ajs springtwin model 20 1952 500cc at korat thailand by crazy boi. The matchless g12 was one of the last motorcycles under the matchless name and was also produced as the ajs model 31 by the same company. Many thanks to colin for sending in these pictures. The 1956 ajs model 30 600 is a powerful classic twowheeler, that has been created for the adrenalinejunkies among ajs fans. Apparently competitors and critics called it the coffee shop racer. Ajs spares list for 1957 ajs copy 350 model 16ms spring frame touring 350 model 16 mct spring frame trials 350 model 16 mcs spring frame scrambles 500 model 18s spring frame touring 500 model 18cs spring frame. Ajs is one of the bestknown names in british motorcycle history. Ajs model 16, 18, 20, 30, 31 rubber tank knee grips. The ajs model 31 was a british motorcycle made by associated motorcycles at the former matchless works in plumstead, london. Ajs was the name used for cars and motorcycles made by the wolverhampton, england company a. The ajs model 31 was designed by phil walker, amc knew that it had to be a 650cc but wanted to use as many cycle parts from the model 11 as possible. Triumph bsa ajs matchless rear shock set eye to eye 327mm blackchrome fits. Read ajs and matchless postwar singles and twins online by. This is a 1938 or 1939 ajs model 26m a 350cc twinport single.
This is the csr variant, which stood for competition sport road. Jan 25, 20 see more ideas about vintage bikes, british motorcycles, bike. The remaining chapters deal cornprehensively with the maintenance and overhaul, of the following fourstroke o. Ajs model 31 5 out of 5 stars 2 product ratings 2 product ratings triumph bsa ajs matchless rear shock set eye to eye 327mm blackchrome.
Memories of riding an ajs model 20 as a teenager drove chuck thompson to have. Buy ajs matchless motorcycle parts and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Ltd, from 1909 to 1931, by then holding 117 motorcycle world records. Some ajs motorcycle manuals pdf are above the page. The ajs model 31 was made by associated motorcycles at the former matchless works in plumstead, london. Ajsmatchless british only austria fahrzeughandel gmbh. Restoration project 1961 ajs model 31 csr bikeurious. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Ajs y4 mk2 and y5 front brake cable 1970 nos outer 31 nos. Ajs transfer set model 20 1953 and ajs twin 500cc mod. Designer by phil walker, amc knew that it had to be a 650 cc 39. Ltd, from 1909 to 1931 the stevens brothers began their career at the stevens screw. The father of the founder of ajs joseph stevens sr. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.
In 1910 to protect the existing name of their engines, it was thought necessary to introduce a new name for their motorcycles. Ajs 1959 model 31 650cc vintage british motorcycles. A useful book for novices and experienced riders is the art of motor cycling, published by pitman at 5s. Ajs was the name used for cars and motorcycles made by the wolverhampton, england, company a. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Harry stevens supported his father and began to study with him. It has been an essential reference in the production of this history and is the only completely accurate book so far written that is solely dedicated to a. Lots of people charge for motorcycle service and workshop manuals online which is a bit cheeky i reckon as they are freely available all over the internet. Ajs four of the five stevens brothers sons of a blacksmith produced their first motorcycle in 1897 using a proprietary engine. Developed in 1958 specifically to capture the potentially lucrative us market, the last model 31 was produced in 1966. Ajs twostrokes were motorcycles produced from 1967 to.
In the 1940s and 1950s, the company was very proud of some models, the 7r, the 7r3, the model 33, the 250 and 410 stormer, and mx motocross bike. Classic ajs model 18s, 1957 model in very good, serviceable condition. These bikes represent the end of the era of big british singles, as when amc merged with. Workshop manuals and parts books for ajs, matchless. To allow the timing cover to clear the crankcase mounted valve lifter the ajs cover from 1938 through to 1948 used an almost parallel timing cover with semicircular ends. Many years of research went into the production of the book, which is a must for. Start the motorcycle companys history marked the acquisition of joseph mitchells fourcylinder engine. Ajs model 18 matchless g80 1963 on shock absorbers. Till 1969, when the ajs brand name disappeared for good, a few bikes built under matchless signature were released, the ajs model 33 being the last ajs four stroke produced. After the firm was sold, the name continued to be used by matchless, associated motorcycles and nortonvilliers on fourstroke motorcycles till 1969, and since the names resale in 1974, on lightweight, twostroke. The ajs model 18 is a british motorcycle almost identical to the matchless g80 and both were produced in the same associated motor cycles amc london factory from 1949 to 1966. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. The ajs 7r hardcover march 31, 2002 by mick walker author. It sports an aircooled, fourstroke, 593cc, parallel twin cylinder.