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ISSUE 769 | AUGUST 2016

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On Her Majesty’s(Spannering) Service

2 August 2016

A quick guide to main services and contacts.

Club People

DATING SERVICEAJS & MATCHLESS

(Norton 1963 to 1969)

Machine Dating Officer, Roy Bellett,Rose Cottage. Frog Lane, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood,Essex, CM15 OJJ. Ph: 07860 824862 9AM-8PMEmail: [email protected]

UK members please enclose SAE with enquiries.A clear, close-up photo of frame and engine numberstampings must always be provided.Cheques made payable to ‘AMOC Dating’

Website AccessBoth members and guests can access the

Club’s website at

www.jampot.comThe website is packed with information,

technical tips, photographs and reference material.

A full member will require their membership number to register on to the website. If you forget your membership number you can be reminded by contacting the

membership secretary at Kettering HQ (it’s also printed on the magazine carrier sheet).

If you forget your website identity and/or password (after registering) you can ask for it

to be reset by emailing

[email protected] Only members have access to current

`for sale’ adverts and certain other features of the site.

Contact or visit us

AJS & Matchless Owners Club LtdUnit 3, Robinson WayTelford Way Industrial EstateKettering , Northamptonshire. NN16 8PTTel: 01536 511532Fax: 01536 511607Website www.jampot.comOpening Hours:-Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00SaturdayMarch – September, 09:00 – 16:00October – February, 09:30 – 15:00

Membership enquiries

Monday – Friday 10:00 – 13:00 OnlyTelephone – select option 1Email – [email protected] Online @ www.jampot.comCurrent CostsStandard UK £26.00Standard Overseas £30.00Digital UK/Overseas (PDF) £22.00Spares Scheme* £10.00*10% Discount on Parts

Parts Service

Parts ServiceTelephone – select option 2Email – [email protected] can be submitted by telephone,post or fax quoting payment card details.Telephone for details if paying by chequeCall in person during opening hours.Or, on line via:-www.jampot-spares.compayment via Pay Pal

Kettering Classic Motorcycles

Telephone – select option 3Email – [email protected] for sale can be seen on the back page of “The Jampot” each month, or browsed on line at:-www.kettering-classics.comParts and Classic Bike Sales websites are also accessible via links on the main club site.

TECHNICAL HELP

The Club operates a ‘HELPLINER’ serviceto assist members with technical queries.

Call +44 (0)1844 216868 or (0)7926 883416

from 09:00 to 21:00 GMT/BSTemail: [email protected]

AJS & MATCHLESS OWNERS CLUB LTD. DIRECTORS Colin Farrington Rob HarknettRon WalkerStuart Smith

EDITORVACANT [email protected]

ADVERTISING EDITOR:Clive Turner, 72 St Margaret’s Road, London W7 2HF0208 5670393 [email protected]

SECTION NOTES EDTIOR:Dave Walling, 143 Bush Elms Rd, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 1LU 07768387814 [email protected]

TECHNICAL EDITOR:Andrew Phillips, 17 Crail Close,Wokingham RG41 2PZ 0118 327 [email protected]

PRESIDENT:Roy Bellett, Rose Cottage, Frog Lane, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex CM150JJ 07860 824862 [email protected]

CHAIRMAN: Rob Swift, Burwood, 5 Cutbush Lane, Bitterne, Southampton SO18 5QR. 01489 786884 [email protected]

SECRETARY:Ron Walker, 26 Barrington Meadows, Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham DL14 [email protected]

TREASURER: Ernie Phillipson, 11 Stonyhurst, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3NR [email protected]

MACHINE DATING OFFICERRoy BellettEmail: [email protected] 07860 824862

PRO: Stuart Smith, 81 Bideford Green, Leighton Buzzard, Beds. LU7 2TJ 01525 374814 [email protected]

PRE-WAR OFFICER: Rob Harknett,1 Parkfi elds, Roydon, Harlow, Essex CM19 5JA. 01279 792329 [email protected]

EXHIBITION OFFICER: Neil Trinder, 07876 [email protected]

FUND PROMOTION OFFICER: Tony Smith, Dean Cottage, Sudborough NN14 3BX 01832 732200

HEALTH & SAFETY CONSULTANT: Clive [email protected]

HELPLINER: Dave Gregory, 10 Hunt Road, Thame, Oxon OX9 3LG 01844 216868 or 07926 [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTS: John Grew. Billy Ham. Ron & Pat Hughes. Lesley Wright.

Dating Certifi cates for ‘age-related numbers’£8.50 to Members; £20.00 to non-Members

Certifi cates of Authenticity£8.50 to Members; £20.00 to non-Members

Fee in connection with Reclamation of original Registration Numbers (DVLA 765 Scheme) £30.00

Cover: Colin Seeley Racing Development Ltd.

The Journal of the AJS & Matchless Owners Club

The Jampot is the offi cial journal of the AJS & Matchless Owners Club Ltd. It is published monthly and distributed free to all members of the club. No part may be reproduced or published in any form save with the permission of the editor. Views expressed in “The Jampot” are not necessarily those of the editor or the club committee. The Club does not make any representation as to the accuracy or suitability of any of the information contained in third party advertisements nor does it accept any responsibility or liability for the conduct or content of those advertisements and the offerings made by any third parties.

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September Jampot deadline 14th August

Fresh from my latest modelling assignment (kidding) I have returned to making Alternative Jampot preparations. The rally runs from Friday 30th September to Sunday 2nd October, hosted by Bishop Auckland Rugby Club, which again has come up with a cracking offer for us - a meal deal. Before I tell you what it is remember, in true “Alternative” style you don’t need to pre book for any of it, or you can join in on the Friday you arrive. Same is true (info for those who haven’t rallied before) of the rally fee - pay when you show up or pre book if you prefer. As for who comes, well, paid up members (and bona fi de accompanying guests) on bikes of the marque please, pre 1970 something British if it works out for you that way, tents only, no campers or caravans. There is hard standing in the club grounds for those who, like last year, would be best served if they used a van to come - I would rather you came safely and joined in than not at all. Similarly, if you want to arrive on

Thursday afternoon, that is ok but facilities will be limited.

Now, the meal deal. Four meals and a bar drink for £20. That’s Friday and Saturday evenings and Saturday and Sunday breakfasts. This is a big saving and more than anything, a big help to the caterers who have to plan and buy ahead. There will be a way to pay on line soon (look for jampot.com/alternative or similar) but if you want to do things the “alternative “ way, get in touch with me.

The rally weekend itself will be £20 for the two days/nights including a badge and two great runs through the dales. What more could you want?

John Lewis, our “Wots On” compiler would like to make way for a someone else to have a go. You can see what has to be done in this very magazine and thanks to John for keeping us informed for so long.

If you feel you could help and are comfy with emails, cut and paste and simple word processing then get in touch with Clive Turner ([email protected]) who is temporarily in charge.

And speaking of club work, the magazine editorial team is always keen to receive articles from members. If any one fancied running the team that too would be welcome - get in touch with the [email protected] to fi nd out more.

And so to Stirling were I shall be posing in a Matchless of London Sporran. Probably not, but I do look forward to seeing you all there.

Ron [email protected]

UP AND DOWN THE DALESFROM THEDALES

inspection that the photo at the bottom of that page. As the oral relief valve creaked further open “Actually, I quite like that” was heard along with “Sham it’s only a 125”.

The new AJS Cadwell certainly received a fi rm thumbs up for both styling and effort from us, at last a modern bike has been produced that give a full line of sight to the AJS lineage and evokes memories of Castrol “R” and the original “Boy Racer” .

For us fi rst impressions were certainly favourable and credit should be given for “a fair go”, however enough about us what are your views, excluding the discussion point that any bike made after 1931 no longer an AJS would you buy one, if it turned up as a present would you throw it out of the shed, are you waiting for a 350/500 version?

We were stunned at this month’s tea break, lost for words, dumb struck, which is quite an uncomfortable state for a few of the Jampot cooperative who, if they fail to continuously release excess words in little fl atulent quips like a pressure relief valve, run the risk of verbal infl ation followed by an express outpouring of high speed garbled consciousness . This fundamental change in our normal garrulous state was brought about by a sudden change in

everything we held as a fact and

a known certainty; it was like putting your hand

in a box of broken biscuits and pulling out a donut, a pleasant surprise but not one you were prepared for.

As the power of speech returned hushed tones were used for fear the spoken word would be lost to us again. “I didn’t see that coming” was the main uttering as the July Jampot was passed from hand to hand and Page 7 was given further scrutiny, a 3D magic eye book would have received a less rigorous

We were stunned at this month’s tea break, lost for words, dumb struck, which is quite an

everything we held as a fact and

a known certainty; it was like putting your hand

FROM THEPILLION

From the Outside

I have to agree with the editorial “From The Outside” about problems with deciding what is original, reproduction, or just plain dishonest. Sometimes, it is only an honest mistake in reporting what is thought to be true, but then the same misinformation is published again and again until the misinformation becomes fact. I have been an AJSMOC member since 1971, at the same time that I began selling bikes and parts, and I have seen a lot of inaccuracies. I imported three replica frame kits from England for a particular historic scrambles bike, and a famous friend and bike builder sourced a reproduction engine and built a beautiful bike, before selling it to another friend. It was loaned to our National Motorcycle Museum, where an article was published about “the restoration” of the bike. It has been sold again to another famous collector, and the history remains that it is now an original bike. I sold a brand new twenty fi ve year old scrambles bike to the same person and delivered it to him, and he never asked a single question about the bike, which has an interesting history. Go fi gure. I bought an unfi nished original 1970’s very historic English roadrace bike in England and a friend fi nished building it, before selling it to a very well known private collector, who has taken it around the world to important exhibitions. Once again, the buyer never asked a single question about the history of the bike, and the magazines are publishing accounts of a famous English racer being “reunited” with his original bike, which is not true at all. The truth in many of these cases is more interesting than the false reporting, and there has been no monetary profi t in any of the examples stated here, but history is being lost. I applaud the ex-AMC employees who are telling their stories of life at the factory, and urge others to do the same. When Ian Falloon wrote his new Triumph history book, I offered

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LETTERS TO THE EDITORW R I T E

L I N E S thing. There is little to compare with the joy I get from riding these bikes and the people you meet on the way. Involving is an understatement.

I urge all members who have sons of daughters who are into bikes to let them have a go. You never know they may get hooked the way I did.Jon Wiggins

Re: The AJS Song

Try singing it to the music “I’ve Been A Wild Rover” by The DublinersHarry Duffi eld

The Power of Paper.

Dear Editor,For the last twenty years of my

working life a laptop and mobile ‘phone were my lifelines back to the offi ce as I travelled around Europe.

No longer was it the letter from a customer, head offi ce or supplier that fell on my door mat it was the “inbox alert” that got my attention.

No doubt the internet is a wonderful thing - it can save time, money and frustration by being able to look things up and do research in advance.

But there is one aspect of new technology that I have steadfastly refused to adopt - the “e-reader”.

I am constantly being bombarded by magazines to become an “e-subscriber” (even our own club could save me money if I were to adopt this technology), but I am sticking to my preference of having the feel of a book or magazine in my hand.

Reading a book or magazine on my ‘phone or i-pad is just not the same.

A few weeks ago, I placed a “wanted” advert which naturally went “online” within 24 hours - no response!

Fast forward a couple of weeks and the July “Jampot” started to drop on the doormats and within a time of less than three hours I had received fi ve ‘phone calls and sourced the part that I was searching for.Old fashioned technology still works!Stuart Smith

some stories from my dealership days, and he was eager to include some of the information. Never give up trying to preserve our motorcycle heritage.John McCoy,Santa Cruz, California & Lake Como, Italy

Dear Jampot,

May I express my support for the conclusion of the From The Outside Article in July’s Jampot. I myself am 34 years old and a rider of a Triumph Tiger Cub and a Matchless G12CSR, which I restored. May I also say that the experience of these two ladies, fi nding some members of old bike clubs rude and condescending is one I have also experienced (not this club I must add) but on the whole I have found people open and welcoming.

As a younger rider it gives me great pleasure to see there are others of a similar age with the same passion for classic bikes, but we need to do more if the knowledge of these great machines is to be preserved. I am of an age where most of the fi rms had closed doors before I was born. Therefore I do not ride these machines because of a past history or memory, but because they are appealing and good fun. It is my belief that if the rewards of classic riding are promoted along with opportunities for riders to try older machines there is more than a healthy future.

I myself was very fortunate to have a father who was prepared to let me ride one of his Velocettes. I shall remember the exhilaration and terror of that fi rst ride to my last day, but I was hooked there and then. As my fi rst classic I brought a Triumph Tiger Cub. It broke down. I fi xed it, with help and learned a lot, becoming more attached to this little bike as I went. Once it had confi rmed it’s place I let slip I wanted a bigger bike. I couldn’t afford a running one, but a G12 CSR in bits appeared as a project. I took it on and had one of the biggest motorbike challenges of my life, but the reward the day it started was worth every day spent building this



Post and packaging costs have been under constant review for some time. It is an emotive subject but the fact is that it’s not cheap to send parcels both in terms of shipping and the ever increasing cost of packaging materials.Any “package” over 2.5cm (1” in old money) is now a “parcel” in postal terms (virtually everything that is sent out).With an increase in order volumes through the Parts Service, we have been able to renegotiate our shipping contracts to obtain reduced costs (particularly beneficial on parcels outside of Europe) as well as improved services. Heavy items and overseas orders are now sent out on a daily basis instead of weekly.As a result of the contract changes, we have been monitoring costs over the last three months and therefore, effective 1st August 2016, the following new charges will apply:-

ACU/BMF National Road Rally 2016Once again the year passed very quickly and this time Club HQ at Kettering was to be “Checkpoint 33” of the ACU/BMF National Road Rally.

The event started at mid-day on Saturday July 2nd with the officially end at one of the five designated finishing points between 6:00 & 8:00am on Sunday 3rd.

Ten riders arrived at Club HQ with Kettering to be their start point. A “veteran” of many NRR’s, club member Janet Burgar had made the trip from E. Yorks. to stamp the cards of the starters and send them on their way. Within the hour a steady stream of riders started to arrive at Kettering at the end of their first of many legs on their chosen Rally route.Kettering was officially twenty five miles from the surrounding checkpoints of Stibbington (Peterborough), St. Neots (A1 South), Syston (Leicester) and Dunchurch (Rugby).

Late afternoon, Stewart & Katrina Freeman from Northampton arrived to take on the evening session and let Janet escape and head for home. Tony (Mr Raffles) Smith also put in an appearance to practice his card stamping skills and sell a few raffle tickets taking over the activity from David Jones.

By late evening some 112 riders had passed though Kettering and as the time rolled on most participants took advantage of the free refreshments available.

It was very interesting that the majority of riders were on serious “mile munching” “Adventure” style bike, the majority of which were BMW’s. There were a few Honda/Yamaha tourers thrown in and a good selection of modern Triumphs – predominantly the “ST” range.

I took over on the “graveyard shift” at 10:00pm and was still kept busy until approx. 1;30am when new arrivals slowed down. In fact, by 2:00am we had a couple of riders stretched out in the conference room grabbing a few zzzz’s with instructions to be woken at 4:00am.

By 4:00am it was starting to get light and there was a very distinctive noise approaching (at that time in the morning you

could hear ‘bikes several minutes before they arrived), they turned out to be a pair of very smart Laverda Mirage which made a break from BMW or BMW. Then in fairly quick succession came an Ariel Red Hunter, Honda CX500 and CB400F.

The “piece de resistance” was a cleverly orchestrated arrival by a trio from Oxford section (Bill Beavis, Alan Chandler and Derrick Parker) on their trusty AMC steeds and they became nos. 204, 205 & 206 (the last three) to pass through Kettering and sign us off in style with the familiar notes of AMC reverberating along the road (much nicer than the bland notes of “Adventure?” ‘bikes).

Just after 7:00am “Checkpoint 33” officially closed and it was time to turn the kettle off, lock up and go home for some long overdue sleep. Only another 52 weeks before we do it again.Volunteers to stamp cards can form an orderly queue now!

The Parts Service will be on site at the Jampot Rally with a selection of “breakdown” parts and general spares.

If anyone wishes to place any specific parts orders for delivery to the rally site please

note that the cut-off time will be 5:00pm Tuesday 9th August to enable us to pick & pack the items for inclusion on the van.

We cannot guarantee that any orders placed after this time will be processed.

PARTS SERVICE – JAMPOT RALLY, STIRLING

PARTS SERVICE – POST & PACKAGING CHARGES

“CHECKPOINT 33” – KETTERING

UKMin. charge £3.60 up to £35.00 order value - No change£35.01 - £60.00 order value - £4.20 }£60.01 - £80.00 order value - £5.00 } up to 50% reduction£80.01 - £100.00 order value - £6.00 }

£100.01 - £200.00 order value - £12.00 } No change£200.01 + order value - £15.00 }

Items up to 2kg will be sent Royal Mail 1st class.Items above 2kg will be sent by courier.

Republic of Ireland/Europe.Min. charge £5.00 up to £40.00 order value - was £5.25 up to £30.00 order value£40.01 + order value - 12.5% - was 17.5%

Rest of the World.Min. charge £6.00 up to £40.00 order value -was £6.00 up to £20.00 order value£40.01 + order value - 15% - was 30%

Overseas shipments will be via Royal Mail or Parcelforce according to weight.All of the shipping costs charged as part of our contracts are volume dependant and subject to a “fuel surcharge”. Given the current volatile nature of the sterling exchange rate we will continue to monitor costs and reserve the right to adjust charges accordingly.

STOP PRESS

Center main bearings and thrust washers for twin cylinder engines have now arrived a in stock for ordering. New Part no 016648 for the thrust washer set, existing part numbers for the centre main bearings.


FROM THE OUTSIDEA cautionary tale if you are selling or about to sell your ‘bike.

A friend recently had to make the reluctant decision to give up his classic British ‘bikes (Triumphs) due to a non-motorcycle related injury which has left him with a locked right ankle making it impossible to change gear.

His modern ‘bikes do not present a problem as he easily been able to source an inexpensive thumb operated rear brake for the handlebar.

He sold the fi rst machine which was his regular use classic (read oily rag) to a fellow club member who had been pestering him to buy for a little while.

The second ‘bike posed more of a problem as it was an early 50’s Speed Twin that had been in family ownership from when it was about two years old. Sadly, as is often the case, there was no-one within the family that showed any interest in taking over “stewardship”

It had been bought jointly by his wife’s father and uncle as ride to work transport when they were both engineering apprentices at the same company. The uncle had retained ownership and the father inherited it later on with it eventually passing on to my friend.

There were copious note books recording all the work that had been done over the years along with the usual receipts for parts and MOT’s and old tax discs. Details of engine and gearbox rebuilds together with replacement parts used were duly logged.

Although not “original” – chrome bits had been replaced and paintwork selectively refreshed as and when required – it still had an overall 1950’s appearance.

The decision was made to advertise in one of the monthly “glossies” and the response was fairly immediate despite a high(ish) price tag. Lots of questions were asked and photo’s requested it was all very promising. Two people were particularly insistent that

they wanted “fi rst refusal” and wanted to come and view it “immediately”. It was pointed out that there were other people interested and he would listen to all offers before making a decision.

The two people arrived – “I want to buy the ‘bike and my friend will look it over for me”. The “friend” looked around - “tutted” and “aahhed” a few times and after several minutes stated “it’s not original and need some work doing” and went on to list some “faults”. My friend producing the books showed that many of the “faults” were in fact work that had been done in recent times and the “expert” effectively described the books as “unreliable”. Needless to say my friend was not impressed!

The prospective “buyer” then put in an offer some £1500 below the asking price “because of the work necessary” and offered cash “and we can take it away now”. Given that other people were due to view, the offer was fi rmly refused, but the reception from the “buyers” was less than polite – “you’ve f*****g wasted our time coming all this way”

The next person to view the ‘bike (a TOMCC member) found none of the so-called “faults” and without any argument paid the full asking price and was overjoyed at the record books.

A few weeks later my friend had decided to go the Japanese Classic route (left foot gear change) and went to Newark Show to see what was around and the asking prices. During his browsing he spotted the two “friends” who had viewed his ‘bike and they were doing the haggling bit with the owner of a Norton Commando – similar sort of condition “assassination” that they had tried on him.

Later, as he was leaving the car park a van carrying the name of a classic bike dealer pulled out in front of him with the two “friends” inside.

We all know these type of business practices used to take place – but it seems that they are still “alive and well” in some parts of England!

Selling you bike? – Beware!


rear fl oor and back panel resulting in the noise being transmitted along the fl oor panel and up the bulkhead to emanate behind the dashboard. Removing the offending bolt and refi tting correctly took about ten minutes – job done – exit one embarrassed customer!

So where is this leading to? A recently acquired twin had what could best be described as a “chattery” engine - it sounded like a couple of loose tappets!

The bike started easily and the “chatter” all but disappeared with the revs built up, plus there were no obvious untoward signs - no smoke or apparent lack of power – must just need a few “tweaks” to sort it out. The rocker covers came off and gaps checked – all were OK.

Armed with my trusty stethoscope (read long screwdriver) I started trying to fi nd where the noise was coming from. Defi nitely some noise coming from the front of the engine, a quick check of the dynamo revealed that the brush end plate was loose. Dynamo was removed and found that a nut was missing from a through bolt. Nuts and shakeproof washers were replaced and dynamo refi tted – still some noise. A further check showed that although the lock tab on the gear securing bolt was tagged, the bolt wasn’t tight. This was duly remedied and dynamo once again refi tted.

Start up once again and the “chatter” is louder and more metallic. Timing cover removed and idler gear found to be a bit sloppy so new bush duly fi tted. With the cover still off, time to check the timing – a bit of a knock from the magneto gear. Magneto removed and some play in the bearings. Thanks to “El Presidente”, the bearings were replaced and magneto returned. When received, the magneto was fi tted and timed. Engine started fi rst kick and this time the noise is defi nitely really loud and something is seriously wrong

inside the engine! Heads and barrels removed, there are signs

of a seizure – in fact the culprit turns out to be a circlip that had made a bid for freedom and taken a chunk of piston and corresponding piece of the barrel with

it. The subsequent loading on the big ends had taken its toll and they were worn through to the copper although amazingly the centre bearing was absolutely fi ne!

So from “just a bit of tappet noise” several other knockings/rumblings had been removed and the full extent of engine noise revealed.

I just wish it had been a loose nut on the towbar!

Trying to locate a mysterious noise and diagnose the cause of the irritation is one of the most frustrating jobs on any vehicle. There are so many potential causes – worn or broken parts, wrong specifi cation of part, incorrect fi tment – this list goes on.

To add to all of this, there can be several noises emanating and the harmonics of them can drown each other out. It’s a bit like the noises played into the headset of a fi ghter pilot to counteract the engine noise.

In my working life in the motor industry I often visited dealers and being “the man from the factory” had the occasional dubious pleasure of having to meet with customers who were on site and had a gripe.

On one such occasion the owner of a three month old car was back at the dealer workshop for the fourth time in as many weeks due to a rattle emanating from behind the dashboard. The dealer had removed and refi tted the entire centre console and instrument panel on three previous occasions, checked all fasteners and put extra deadener around the wiring harness – all to no avail.

The customer was exasperated and at the point of wanting to return the car and get his money back.

A quick road test confi rmed the rattle and was quite a puzzle. On returning to the dealer I decided to try asking the owner a bit more about when the noise had developed – had it been there from new? Apparently the noise had developed over the last six weeks or so and was getting progressively worse.

A further walk around the car looking for any signs of damage etc., that could have triggered the start of the noise was not proving succesful. At the back of the car was a towbar, not a great quality one and clearly fi tted by a mobile “expert”. A quick look in the boot showed the use of “scotchlocks” – not good when fi tting electrical accessories to modern vehicles! This was obviously an installation done to a price not a quality. A few questions were asked about the tow bar including how long ago was it fi tted.

The car was put back on a workshop ramp and the towbar inspected – much to the amusement of the car owner who kept saying “nothing to do with the towbar – the noise is behind the dashboard you &@$£s!”

One of the bolts securing the tow bar to the rear longitudinal had been fi tted from the botton upwards so that the installer could trap the bolt head in the confi ned space and make his life easier (no weld nuts – a cheap towbar). By doing this the nut hadn’t been torqued properly and was becoming loose. The nut and washer inside the boot fl oor were vibrating against the weld joint between the

CHASING NOISES


rear fl oor and back panel resulting in the noise being transmitted along the fl oor panel and up the bulkhead to emanate behind the dashboard. Removing the offending bolt and refi tting correctly took about ten minutes

and timed. Engine started fi rst kick and this time the noise is defi nitely really loud and something is seriously wrong

inside the engine! Heads and barrels removed, there are signs

of a seizure – in fact the culprit turns out to be a circlip that had made a bid for freedom and taken a chunk of piston and corresponding piece of the barrel with

it. The subsequent loading on the big ends had taken its toll and they were worn through to the copper although amazingly the centre bearing was absolutely fi ne!

So from “just a bit of tappet noise” several other knockings/rumblings had been removed and the full extent of engine noise revealed.

loose nut on the towbar!

the tow bar including how long ago was it fi tted.The car was put back on a workshop ramp and the

towbar inspected – much to the amusement of the car owner who kept saying “nothing to do with the towbar – the noise is behind the dashboard you &@$£s!”

One of the bolts securing the tow bar to the rear longitudinal

and make his life easier (no weld nuts – a cheap towbar). By doing this the nut hadn’t

was becoming loose. The nut


By Stuart Smith

Three mighty AJS twins and an Indian Chief behemoth met up near Leighton Buzzard ready for the trip. Four couples set for a fun weekend. More had applied but the Cotswolds had proved a diffi cult area to fi nd accommodation. Spirits were high. Tripta ripped open my jacket with the excuse of ‘getting some shade to read my mobile’. Hmmm, some people can get carried away….

Our destination was The Cotswolds this year, making a change from our usual seaside jaunts. Fighting with the Mods no longer held the same interest for us! Susi had found a hotel and lots of attractions to visit and Barry had honed it into a fi ne itinerary. Now, talking of Barry Plumb, he and his gorgeous wife Pam had honeymooned forty-four years previously in Bourton-on-the-Water, a beautiful Cotswold village. We determined to ambush them….

First stop-off was a typical Heart of England destination, Hook Norton. After a jolly lunch we enjoyed a happy tour of the brewery. Years ago it was one of England’s few remaining real ale breweries, a grave situation now remedied. We were sadly able to sup but a sniff of their hand crafted beer.

Onwards and upwards the procession of four bikes and two cars went, ably navigated by Barry, until we arrived at our destination; Moreton in Marsh, The White Hart Royal. It is an impressive 17th century coaching inn once used by King Charles I. They had probably never experienced anything as noisy as our four motorbikes in their quiet courtyard but at least we paid our bill, unlike Charlie.

The next day we were all up early to breakfast together and set out for a busy day. First stop, Broadway Tower; highest spot in the Cotswolds. With expansive views it seemed an ideal location to propose so I dropped to one knee and asked Susi “Will you marry me Sweetheart”? Oohing, cooing and aahing ensued from the assembled crowd of tourists. There was so much “Gee, Elmer, that’s so sweet, how come you didn’t do that for me?” that I daren’t admit we had been married almost forty years. Fortunately, Susi played along or I may have been lynched.

Snowshill Manor was our next port of call. This is one of those places which has to be seen to be believed. Charles Wade spent his whole life collecting junk. Fascinating junk it is though, all housed in a stunning

Heart of England met up for their annual ‘Weekend Away’ on the morning the EU referendum result was announced, amidst a national sense of incredulity. At the previous evening’s section meeting there had been general agreement that the ‘In’ side would easily carry the day. Ah well, what’s done is done. Hopefully ‘Boozy’ Juncker will not put a stop to rallies with our international friends. The EU as an organisation may or may not be dying but as a continent ‘Vive L’Europe’ or ‘Hurra Europa’ etc. is what we say!

HOE’S SWEETHEARTS!


Section Events

When Barry and Pam Plumb again decided to join Heart of England section’s annual ‘weekend away’ they got more than they bargained for… Words and pictures by Lawrence Howes

the-Water, a beautiful Cotswold village. We determined to ambush them….

England destination, Hook Norton. After a jolly lunch we enjoyed a happy tour of the brewery. Years ago it was one of England’s few remaining real ale breweries, a grave situation now remedied. We were sadly able to sup but a sniff of their hand crafted beer.

I dropped to one knee and asked Susi “Will you marry me Sweetheart”?

Confetti bombed!

Ajays and pantechnicon...

Journal of the AJS & Matchless Owners Club


16th century manor house. There are all manner of oddities in its walls, Mr Wade collected 20,000 curios, including many things you perhaps played with as children. My favourite item was the wooden baby bouncer which looked likely to catapult any youngster placed in it across the room. Still, in those days you’d have a replacement coming along soon so it may have been an early form of birth control. Who knows. Final destination for the day was Batsford arboretum which made a tranquil change to our schedule. Amongst the tall and ancient trees, you get a feel for how insignifi cant we are in the grand scheme of things. Best to enjoy life as we aren’t here long. To obtain maximum pleasure in life I recommend visiting your local AJS&MOC section!

It was great to have Steve and Carol with us for the fi rst time; they are excellent company. Carol followed us down in her cute sports car but pillioned Steve while we were touring. A veteran of many rallies, Steve complemented us perfectly

with his well-used Ajay. He is part of the organising team for the Westward Ho run for 2017, check out www.westwardhorun.weebly.com . It was a marvellous weekend with everyone enhancing the tour. Barry led us well and, when not distracted by white Transit vans, Simon proved to be an excellent tail-ender, shepherding the bikes and vans with aplomb.

Our fi nal day was at Bourton-on-the-Water. This is a real beauty spot though considerably different to when team Plumb honeymooned there in 1972. We planned to ambush them in front of their romantic hotel but sadly it had since closed down. So, we said “let’s have a memento snap on the village green instead”. As they unsuspectingly posed for a group photo we confetti bombed them! Happy anniversary guys!

So ended a glorious weekend. It rained but we dodged most of it. Despite the EU vote the world didn’t come to an end. The general amazement about the referendum result at the start of the trip was superseded by a specifi c but even greater amazement; we had completed the whole weekend, well over a thousand miles between the bikes, without opening a toolbox. Hurrah for AMC!

‘Ello ‘Ello!

Do you have a tale of your adventures with the club? Let us know at [email protected]

Good company

Before the proposal…

Thunder at Batsford

Confetti tastes strange!

I have been into bikes in one form or another as long as I can remember, but caught the AJS/Matchless bug thanks to my Dad, Les Wright, having watched him restore and enjoy his 1961 AJS Model 31; we even dabbled in pre 65 trials on a 1951 G80S for a while, which was great fun.

I always fancied taking on an old bike restoration and, after years of moving around with the RAF, I fi nally got my own place and dug the G80S out of Dad’s shed. My biggest shock was the vagueness of the manuals and the much wider tolerances than I was used to as an aircraft engineer. I had refurbished the engine, frame, wheels and suspension, and got the mag rewound etc, when I heard I was going overseas again.

I returned the part fi nished project back to my Dad to complete and he did a nice job with it. I fi nally got to enjoy the fruits of our labours at the IJR in Hamburg…right up until the head gasket blew and we subsequently discovered a sheared cylinder bolt.

Anyhow, one posting led to another and I ended up in Cyprus, where this story really begins. As a frustrated


ON HER MAJESTY’S (SPANNERING) SERVICE By Ian Wright

(currently desk-bound) Engineer, I always like to have something to ‘tinker’ with. I stumbled locally across an advert for what turned out to be a 1956 AJS 16MS in original, un-restored condition. A check via the club’s ‘Machine Dating Service’ showed that the bike left the factory on 22nd May 1956 and was supplied to a dealer in Famagusta, Cyprus, a week later. It had spent its whole life out here and retained its original frame, engine and gearbox.

It was virtually complete and would even run so a deal was struck and in October 2014 the bike was delivered and the restoration could begin – but fi rst, I had to build myself a shed! Then it was time to start stripping the machine.

Although the climate out here means little rust, it also meant that (I suspect) many of the fastenings hadn’t been moved and after 60 years of inertia they were VERY stubborn. However, after much swearing, I fi nally managed to get the bike fully stripped and could see what I had to play with.Whilst there were many challenges, the only ‘real problem’ was a split in the crank case bearing

Arriving at the IJR Germany 2007 after a long day in the saddle.



housing; however, the Station workshops welded it up, and after a few hours with a hand file and some wet and dry, I ended up with a near invisible repair.

The replacement items were ordered from AMOC Spares, leaving me with the cosmetics to sort out. It may not be original, but I am a fan of plastic coating for things like frames, but I found Boris (I jest not), a ‘colourful’ Russian custom bike builder, who apparently did powder coating. With trepidation, I left all my items with him for coating and, to be fair to Boris, he actually did a pretty good job.

Being an export model the tank had originally been chrome with painted panels but this couldn’t be done in Cyprus, and I ended up sending my tank back to the UK to Collin at The Finishing Touch (http://www.classicmotorcyclepaintwork.com/); a wonderful guy to

deal with and I can’t praise his work highly enough. I collected the finished tank on a trip to the UK.

All that was left to do now was to ‘simply’ nail it all back together again; this went smoothly and the bike finally fired back into life just 6 months after the project had begun. There were a couple of teething problems whilst running it in: one of the rocker arms fell off resulting in a very sweaty push home; and the dynamo chain snapped taking out the primary chain case seal and clamp as I was driving home from work one day.

Luckily I had the spares I needed at home, and was back on the road within an hour or so. Since then I have covered nearly 1500 trouble free and highly enjoyable miles using the bike for work, weekend and evening rides along the stunning southern Cyrus coastline, and even a couple of trips up to the top of Mount Troodos.

There are still a few little things to sort out and I want to fully refurbish the hubs and wheels once I get back to the UK, but I am pretty happy with the outcome. I look forward to bringing the 16MS to the UK next year and then joining you all at future Jampot and IJR rallies with my own special Cypriot project.

Proper use of the spare room and a fresh duvet – The wife was not totally convinced.


My dreams of Hercules the AJS are usually the kind where I can’t quite get the breathing perfect. That simple balance between the exhaust and the carburettor; but apart from that last 10% he is going fi ne. Then I ask myself, am I dreaming, and I’m cheered up by the reply of NO. Then I wake up……

This as you can surmise is completely barking. Hercules, my beloved 1956 AJS with G9 engine, was stolen while I was attending a wedding in Bath in 1976.

I’d always thought that he was a keeper. I went back a few weeks later trying to fi nd him. Asking around in pubs, the only reply I can remember was “it’s probably at the bottom of the canal by now”. After that I spent the night in a squat (of sorts) with a tramp called Reg, God bless him, and went back to work the following day.

I fi rst came across the AMC twin at seventeen years old, when my oldest friend broke one. I took it apart for him, curious to see what it looked like inside, and

remember thinking ‘this looks to be quite well made’. The con-rods seemed to my youthful eye to be almost sculptures. It had three main bearings which seemed sensible, in my youthful arrogance.

Later having owned or rebuilt various marques for friends, including Triumph, BSA, a Matchless G12 and a 750 Commando, I realised that I was right. An altogether more reliable affair. So began my relationship with AMC twins. Hercules I was a 1951 G9 complete with hinged mud guards and pedestrian slicer at the front which I bought for £6.00 in 1973. Whilst riding this I was rebuilding the 1956 G9 which became Hercules II, the machine of my dreams.

Hercules I went to Scotland twice, both times during the winter. Little about the bike was standard as I adapted it to suit me. Preferring the smoothness of the 600 to the 650, I wrote to Norton who kindly replied with appropriate weights to balance

the crank to 600 pistons. G12 heads were fi tted and a 1959 back end braced together to stiffen the frame. It’s nice to be able to putter about the lanes in

XFK 316…. DREAMING OF HERCULES

Richard Webb lost a friend at a wedding, not in the usual way. He lost his Ajay and still dreams of him; Hercules.Words and pictures by Richard Owen Webb Hercules II

I can even remember thinking ‘what a twerp’ as I did it…..

Home-made shock absorber cover



shorts and sandals at 25 mph in top gear so I retained the manual ignition. I replaced all the consumables i.e. valve guides, dynamo, regrind, re-bore etc. etc. Thank you Joe Francis motors!

I always suspected that a Burgess expansion boxes would have

helped this hybrid to have breathed a bit better than the Matchless megas did. With its home-made spring shock absorber cover on the primary case and the clutch re-corked by me it went a treat!

So Hercules II was loaded up with passenger, tents, stove and sleeping bags etc. Tightened the head nuts and set the tappets by the roadsides in the mountains of

Switzerland. The grace of those roads. On through Italy and the Yugoslavian coastal roads. Drifting down a dirt road, crossing the pass from Montenegro into Kosovo as I was almost out of petrol, and waking in the morning to the sound of horse’s hooves.

I was twenty-three and this was my fi rst adventure. Hercules II didn’t miss a beat there and back. Clocked 100 miles per hour in nothing but shorts and sandals. I can even remember thinking ‘what a twerp’ as I was doing it............

So now for the fi rst time I am able to afford to think about looking for Hercules III. I was wondering if anyone has come across my machine and whether they would consider selling it back to me, or failing this has anyone got a similar hybrid. That they would be prepared to re-home for a happy price for me and them!Maybe then I’d cease dreaming of him…..

Ready for Europe; panniers in woodwork by Richard.

Remember tank wraps?

If you know where Hercules II is Richard can be reached via [email protected] who will also be delighted to receive writings on your loves, lost or current…..

Here’s a photo of my better

half, I won’t say whether that’s the Matchless or my missus..

She’s a 1958 Matchless G9 500cc Twin De-Luxe, being ‘ridden’ here by my very tolerant girlfriend, who is always keen (or so she says) to accompany me to all manner of classic motorbike shows, races, meets & autojumbles. I’m still working on getting her to ride two-up with me, a boy can dream!

& just a quick thank you.. I’m brand new to the Matchless scene. I joined the AJS & Matchless owners club a day or two after buying the aforementioned motorbike a few weekends ago. I’ve been warmly welcomed & will certainly attend all the events I can this year!

JAMPOT LASSHannah

Defi nitely a ‘Matchless’ young lady…

Make your girl our next Jampot Lass! Send a photo of her with a bike of the marque to [email protected] and we will be in touch!


Colin Seeley: The AMC years. Part three

As the Swinging Sixties cranked into action Colin Seeley seemed to have a magic wand conjuring up sales from his showroom and winning British road race sidecar titles. He was the darling of the AMC factory, and his successes were used to promote AJS and Matchless machinery and sales.

It was all going so well. Young Colin was ploughing the money he made back into the business and into his

racing. The rider-agent was making it all work. A bank overdraft facility was underpinning the enterprise and Seeley and his young wife Joan were living modestly above the shop working all hours. They were in a maelstrom of exciting but challenging activity.

Mid-way through the decade a more serious challenge had stepped forward. A challenge that would lead Seeley to the third main phase of his working life – becoming a manufacturer.

Britain was moving fast. The Beatles, the Stones, the AMC CSR sports models, Bonnevilles, Rocket Golds Stars, SS Nortons, the E-type Jaguar, Carnaby Street fashions, American guitars... it was all happening. The decade was a profusion of colour after the black and white 1950s, a decade of genuine austerity.

The populace was fi nding that, at last, it had money in its pocket after paying for the basics of life. And a brand new generation was emerging, the youth generation. The days of leaving school and becoming an instant adult were over. There was now potential for a fun period before family responsibilities were taken on.

Manufacturers were quick to respond to these changing times. One man in particular would score a sales victory that would have dire consequences for the bike world. Alec Issigonis, the man who designed the Morris Minor, came up with the Mini in 1959.This low cost gem of a four-seater was a gift to young blades wanting to take their girlfriends out and look smart in their latest fashions.

Single handedly the Mini (total sales 5,387,862) dealt a body blow to the bike trade. The problem was compounded by the introduction of the motorcycle learner limit to 250cc in 1961, the introduction of Hillman Imp in 1963, and growing feeling that

Last month in Jampot we left Colin Seeley storming his way to British road race sidecar championship successes using Matchless G50 power, and selling full AJS-Matchless range from his Kent bike dealership. This month we deal with his third AMC phase, as manufacturer, using AJS and Matchless racing engines. Interview by Brian Crichton

Colin Seeley: The AMC years. Part three

Colin Seeley

AJS-MATCHLESS MANUFACTURER

A star is born. January 1966: the fi rst Seeley race bike. Seeley workers and riders from left: Wally Rawlings, Derek Minter, Sid Mizen, Micky Carter, Hilda Seeley, Eddie Robinson and Percy Seeley, Colin Seeley on bike.



motorcycling was anti-social. By the end of the 1960s bike and scooter sales in 1969

were little more than a quarter of the 1959 figure. The sales charts on these pages tell the story. From 1966 to 1970 the Mini alone outsold the whole two-wheel motorcycle and scooter industry in the UK.

Colin Seeley could feel this chill wind cutting through the showroom floor as this social revolution was taking shape. Stepping back to view the whole situation objectively he had some hard thinking to do and some hard decisions to make. Under pressure to find the wages to pay five members of staff focused his mind.

What’s the secret to success? Answer: 1) See reality. 2) Accept reality. 3) Create from reality.

Seeley may not have consciously worked through this thought process, but in practice that’s exactly what he did.

He saw and accepted the reality of the falling sales situation. How could he create from it? By becoming a manufacturer, a manufacturer of racing machinery. The race scene was becoming more and more colourful and exciting. It was mirroring the 1960s trends of glamour and head spinning speed thanks to works team from Italy and Japan and star riders including Hailwood, Agostini, Ivy and Cooper.

Seeley was part of this racing fabric. He was living the part as a successful racer as well as successful bike dealer. His AMC racing years were covered last month in Jampot. Seeley could see the business potential from race bike sales, and the race scene was his passion. What better incentive is there?

A self taught welder, he designed his first race frame for the AJS-Matchless 350-500 ohc engine and bronze welded it up over Christmas 1965. He signed Derek Minter to race it, and won second time out in 1966. The miracle was wrought. Countless victories would follow, and manufacturers and race teams would beat

on his door for Seeley chassis of all types.That same year Providence would give the new initiative

its blessing by offering up a wonderful opportunity. It would result in Seeley pulling off the most amazing coup.

BUYING THE AMC RACE SHOPThe opportunity in question was the chance to buy the AMC race shop contents and manufacturing rights. Bidding against much heavier financial hitters, Seeley somehow hit it off with The Receiver who by now was handling AMC affairs. After all its years of glory the factory was playing

out the tragedy of its death throes in 1966, though the doors would not fianlly close until 1969. In October 1966 Seeley received the news that the race shop and rights were his.

How did he do it? He smiles, shakes his head and shrugs his shoulders. It’s still something of a mystery to him as to why the decision tipped in his favour.

In trying to fathom the successful coup, he wonders if his attitudes, intentions and presentation were the key factors.

“There were other dealers with plenty of wonga,” he says. “We didn’t have any real money, and I never rated myself as a big dealer. But I had the connection with the factory already. I approached the negotiations in the right manner. We had

Seeley saw and accepted the reality of the falling sales situation. How could he create from it? By becoming a manufacturer, a manufacturer of racing machinery

1970: Mk3 Seeley features totally revised minimalist frame

The first Seeley Matchless, 1966. All Seeley race bikes made at Belvedere were in Reynolds 531 lightweight race quality tube. The last ‘factory’ Seeley AMC road racer was made in 1972.

built a winning race bike and with Derek Minter we had a top rider on it. My professional approach, and what we had achieved was in my favour. I got the deal.”

At the time his star was still shining bright in the hallowed halls of the Plumstead factory and in AMC circles nationwide. And his Halfords salesmanship training surely played a major part here (see Seeley Part 1: Jampot June 2016). Politeness and presentation, attention to detail, the right attitude, proven pedigree, a new race bike winner – such facets can be more important than just a big bankroll, which Seeley didn’t have.

Seeley had proved he could run a successful business. He had proved himself as a racing motorcyclist at the highest level. He had confi dence in himself and his staff, and Lloyds Bank was willing to back him. The Receiver obviously took all this into account.

When he gave the nod to Seeley, Colin bought the factory’s race shop, lock, stock and smoking barrels. Inventory included the Norton Manx, AMC having bought Norton in 1952 and moved Norton manufacture to Plumstead in 1962.

“It took two weeks with two vans to clear the race shop,”

UK MINI SALES 1959-1971

1959 78001960 52,7771961 62,0591962 100,0871963 102,3671964 120,9301965 118,8271966 121,9971967 154,7911968 159,8811969 186,8961970 198,3981971 216,469 (peak)

UK MOTORCYCLE/SCOOTER NEW REGISTRATIONS 1959-1971

1959 331,806 (peak)1960 256,7491961 221,3511962 140,2341963 165,5051964 205,1251965 150,9061966 109,4421967 137,6771968 112,0301969 85,4221970 104,8701971 127,922

1971: Colin Seeley launches the 500cc G50 engined Seeley Condor road bike with publicity shots at Bernie Ecclestone’s mansion. Seeley (left)and billionaire Ecclestone with bulldog have known each other since 1954.


says Colin who was 30 at the time. Seeley’s factory race shop stock did not include frames.

But since he was already making his own lighter frames, the situation was almost the perfect set-up. Parts, talent and enthusiasm were all under one roof.

Many noses were put out of joint by this Seeley coup. Colin had no time to refl ect on this. He had to get cracking on this new phase in his career. A phase that was to result in international repute as a manufacturer, that today, 50 years later, glows with a golden hue.

It a nutshell he cleared his retail shop in Belvedere, Kent, of road machines to make racing bikes using AJS and Matchless engines and gearboxes. The Norton Manx was put on hold, apart from parts supply to customers, while he concentrated on AJS 7R and G50 Matchless racers. These were natural priorities because of his strong links with the factory and in-depth product knowledge as an AMC dealer and racer. He would eventually sell the Norton Manx rights to John Tickle in 1969.

Seeley rapidly established the racing marque bearing his name. You couldn’t pick up one of the weekly motorcycle papers at the time without seeing a Seeley story charting his progress. One story hailed him for “single handedly keeping the British motorcycle industry going”.

Seeley and his staff were carrying the torch for AJS-Matchless, and the racing life of the great British single was extended thanks to their efforts. An extra chapter was being added to the legend of AJS-Matchless.

STILL WINNINGToday, 50 years later, the Seeley name continues to sparkle and make the news. It is a by-word for quality and success. Seeley racers continue to win in classic events. They are sought by collectors, and they are replicated by a variety of frame makers, though only Roger Titchmarsh has Colin’s offi cial sanction.

Among those replicas is the 500 Seeley Condor G50 road single, which Colin introduced in 1971. This was the

1970: Barry Sheene races a Gus Kuhn entered Seeley Norton twin at Mallory Park’s Post TT in front of a vast crowd. Remember those days?. Other riders on Seeleys that day included John Cooper, Pat Mahoney, Paul Smart, and Ron Chandler.

a great service to the motorcycle world. The pictures are plentiful and evocative and the research comprehensive and thorough. Seeley, the consummate professional, did it again in terms of diligence and presentation, and he found a publisher who would do it justice.

MEET COLIN SEELEYColin Seeley is proud of the fact that this year marks his tenth year as an honorary member of the AJS-Matchless OC. In recognition of this and to celebrate 60 years since fi rst becoming involved in the bike trade, and his 80th birthday, he is giving a special club talk at the National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, Birmingham, on Thursday 25 August 2016.

Following his talk, which features a special guest interviewer, Colin will throw the session open for questions.Stuck for a question? You could ask him about –■ The occasion when his sidecar passenger lost his crash

hat in the middle of a grand prix.■ What is was like working for the head of car racing’s head

of Formula One Bernie Ecclestone. Colin was in charge of the Brabham F1 race team and race car production.

■ How he smartened up the British Superbike series.

971: Psychedelic 636cc Seeley for Dave Croxford to ride in MCN Superbike and unlimited races. Croxford won the 500cc British championship on Seeley Matchless race bikes in 1967-8-9


fi rst British road bike with a price tag or more than £1000.Seeley frames are so versatile that racers and road riders

have used them as a basis for specials. A latest example is the Seeley Triumph twin featured on the cover of the May 2016 issue of Classic Bike. Seeley never actually made a frame for a Triumph twin. The Mk4 frame in question was made in 1972 for South African Kork Ballington to house a 500 Kawasaki two-stroke engine. Ballington would go on to become a Kawasaki works rider and win four world titles.

Today 80-year-old Colin Seeley is feted wherever he goes because he has done so much in his life. There isn’t room in this feature to give all the details. In fact you could fi ll a book with his involvements and achievements. Not one, but two! As most of you already know Seeley has done just that, authoring two mighty tomes charting his career and the motorcycle scene in general. These books – Colin Seeley Racer... and the rest published by Redline Books in 2006, followed by volume two in 2008 – render

SEELEY MANUFACTURE 1966-1980Seeley AJS: Mk1-2-3-4 350 7RSeeley BSA: 750-3Seeley Condor: 500 G50 road modelSeeley Ducati: Works GP 500Seeley Honda: 750 K1, K2, F1, F2; KZ Classic 750; Phil Read Replica;

Honda Britain: Works RS250 trials; TL200E trials.Seeley Husqvarna: 500 two-strokeSeeley Kawasaki: 750-3SeeleyMatchless: Mk1-2-3-4 500 G50Seeley Norton: Kuhn 750 twinSeeley QUB: 250/500Seeley Suzuki: TR500, Monocoque TR500, TR750Seeley Triumph: Boyer 750-3Seeley URS: Fath FourSeeley Weslake: 750 twinSeeley Yamaha: Yamsel 250/350

1975: Colin Seeley (left) with his ace frame builder Jack Wrenn and his favourite road bike from his Japanese years, the 750 Seeley Honda-4. The nickel plate frame Seeley saves 23lb over the original, and the cylinder can be removed in situ.

■ The success and trials of running the Duckhams Rotary Norton race team.

■ Setting up a Kwik-Fit tyre business.■ Making road and trails bikes for Honda UK.■ Did he ever make a sidecar chassis.■ Producing the fi rst road bike to cost more than £1000 in

the UK.■ Working with Mike Hailwood and Barry Sheene as

Seeley riders, plus countless other greats.

* The talk is being organised by club president Roy Bellett. Further details of timings and ticket prices in this issue.

Thursday the 25th August 2016Colin Seeley at the National Motorcycle Museum.To follow up this series of articles On Thursday the 25th August 2016 a live talk by Colin from 3pm- 6pm.

Tickets are just £10.00 Limited to 100 Places. The price will also include entry to the museum from mid-day with the talk starting at 3pm, duration - two to three hours with a break for a small buffet (included in the price).

Payment by Cheque Payable: AJS & Matchless Owners Club LtdSent to Roy Bellett, Rose Cottage, Frog lane, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood Essex, CM15 0JJ, 07860 824862, Email [email protected]

Joan Seeley Memorial Fund

The charity was started 37 years ago by Colin in memory of his fi rst wife Joan who died of bone cancer. His tireless efforts have resulted in £200,000 being raised so far. There are no administration costs, expenses or salaries. This is a true charity that directly benefi ts those in need and nobody else.

Nearly 40 hospitals have been given medial equipment via this charity. Recent benefi ciaries include St Catherine's Hospice, Crawley (£3850); Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice (£3375); and Rainbows Hospice, Loughborough (£11,264 in 2015).

In April last year Colin was presented with a Bexleyheath Borough Council civic award in recognition of his fund raising efforts.

Further donations can be made to Lloyds Bank 30-90-76 account 01641810.


1972: The last Seeley from the Belvedere works, the Mk4 G50, looking ultra-light and purposeful.

2015: At April’s Stafford Show Colin Seeley was surprised and delighted to see a Seeley 500GP Ducati on display. Ducati came to Colin in 1971 to make frames for their 500cc world championship debut with Phil Read and Bruno Spaggiari.



We would like to include all shows in which the AJS & Matchless Owners Club is represented,Please keep us all update throughout the year.

Temporary Wotson organiser Clive Turner 72 St Margarets Road, London, W7 2HF Email:[email protected] Please email your event details well before the 14th of the month

if you can as I will also be frantically organising the adverts. Thank you

August

September

4 Sussex – Stand at Brighton Ace Cafe burnup8 Heart of England – evening run to the Old Mill (skittles) leave

The Lamb 19.30

Section organizers – Was your event missing? As the new temporary wotson organizer I won’t be wading through annual wotson lists as my guess is things change over the year. Please send me an up to date version for the next three months as per the email, TBC items not be included!.

Wot’s On? 2016

4/7 Sussex – VMCC International West Kent Rally. The Friers, Aylesford, Kent. ME20 7BX

4/8 Surrey – VMCC International, Friers Aylesford, West Kent.5 Poachers – Ride in to the W/Spa Fish and Chip shop. From

17:006 Heart of England – Hinton Flyers Summer BBQ. Hinton in the

Hedges Airfi eld, From 16:00 Meet on Site..7 Poachers – Bill’s run, starting from Nocton Heath cafe. 10:307 Newbury – Sunday run The Bowlers Arms, RG14 6TW 10.3010 Kent – Old and Bold Polhill 10.30 11 Heart of England – evening run to The Bell leave The Lamb

19.3012-14 Scotland – Jampot Rally Stirling17 Newbury – Midweek run The Bowlers Arms, RG14 6TW 10.3021 Oxford – BBQ Bill and Sandy BP garage 14.0025 Newbury – Rex’s Midweek Run, leave Shire Horse 10am25 Heart of England – evening run to The Black Boy leave The

Lamb 19.3026-29 Hampshire – Section Camping Weekend 28 Kent – Sunday run Polhill 10.30

AJS & Matchless Owners Club Rallies

Jampot2016 12/15 August Scotland. Stirling County Rugby ClubAlternative2016 30 Sept-2 Oct Bishop Auckland Rugby Club Australian Jampot 2016 11/13 November OC Australia, Hadspen Tasmania

International 2017 2/5 June PolandJampot2017 25/28 August Stow on the Wold Rugby Club

Forward Planning - Shows

We would like to include all shows in which the AJS & Matchless Owners Club is represented, either by particular section or as a nationally organized event. Please keep me up to date with relevant details throughout the year

“John Lewis has had to pass on his role as organiser of Wotson, and we would like to record the clubs appreciation of all the

work he has done, many thanks.”

included!.

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EAST BERKS We had another brilliant Bike Night on the 4th July. The weather held good and all manner of shiny and well ridden machines turned up, numbering into the hundreds. Strange thing is that we don’t do much advertising but riders somehow get to know it’s on. Our annual Charity Run is also held each year on the following Sunday but only attracts a fraction of the numbers. My conclusion is that motorcyclists in general are a bunch of poseurs and when you present them with a fabulous ride they keep their toys in the garage in case they get dirty. Or is it the £10 donation to the Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance they baulk at? What does everyone else think?Rex has recently returned from two weeks of wall to wall TT sunshine and Roger has been clambering up the Lansdowne Series podium again.Gary Jones

EAST LONDON AND ESSEX Numbers were down on our last club night due mainly to heavy rain and localised fl oods. Let’s hope the weather improves soon. Numbers were also down for our annual visit to the classic bike show at Battlesbridge with only fi ve attending. Overall the show was somewhat depleted in spite of reasonable weather for once. A couple of us managed to obtain a few items from the autojumble for our various projects. The mid-week run on Wednesday was led by Geoff, with Roy, Graham, Reg & Keith , to the Blue Egg in Great Sailing: a venue we last visited a couple of years ago. On Monday 1st August we plan to visit the Kent Section so good turnout of bikes would be great. Alan Jennings

EAST MIDLAND The East midland section activities continue unabated. First off on Wed 19th June Dave Coleman led off his “Bridges” run which is as described, a scenic evening run (ending at a pub of course) over and under many bridges.

Our annual “John Smith” run consisted of a short run led by Eddy Grew from and returning to the Odd House, where everyone who participated for the AMC bike they would like to take home, this year John Hallam on his 31 was the convincing winner.Dave Reads “try a dingy” day at his local sailing club was well enjoyed by all who took part but boringly - no-one fell in!Final event this month was Graham Hayes “History” run Thursday 30 June where Graham took us on a meandering run round Leicestershire lanes stopping to point out various nuggets of local history. These were as diverse as Twycross church, which has some of the oldest (if not the oldest) stained glass windows in the country and to the site of the second railway line ever built in this country, of course fi nishing up at the pub.Well done to all the above organisers for entertaining us so royally.Matt Dillon

EAST SUFFOLK No report appeared in the June Jampot as deadline date was the day before our May Section meeting, and then the June report apparently missed the cut. Maurice and Dave were our delegates to the International in Holland and enjoyed the event tremendously. A great rally. The weather towards the end of May wasn’t very summery, and for the charity run was particularly bleak and cold, resulting in few riders from outside the section. All enjoyed it though and at the fi nish, the award for landlady’s choice delighted oldest member Jack, who’s owned the winning 350 Ajay since he was a wee lad. Section website has report in full.Evening runs have been well-supported and enjoyable, and particularly so Mick’s annual midsummer f&c’s run to Aldeburgh. Many of the Section and their bikes were at Friston for the July 7th Classics on the Green event--a very popular gathering of well over a hundred classics, then on 10th, Dave led the breakfast run to the transport cafe at Stradishall through some pretty mid-Suffolk villages. Finally, barbecue tickets are available now from AlbertAlbert Usher

EAST YORKSHIRE We had three good ride-outs this month. Nine riders met by

E. London & EssexMeet 2nd & 4th Thursat Stapleford Airfi eld, near Abridge, Essex

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East BerksMeet 1st & 3rd MondayBurnham Cricket Club

Burnham, Berks.Enquires 0118 940 3081

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BRISTOL Richard has sold his TR6 (bike) and replaced it with a ‘bikini’ speed twin. Fletcher bros enjoyed the Dutch rally and Terry Edmonds and Rodney went to the moped extravaganza in north east France. JA is running in his new hip and will not be on a bike for a little while but should be able to drive the car in early July. Both on 26th June, the Coast to Coast and Chipping Sodbury runs split the section; it was good to see John and Maggie Hopton riding their 500 s/s in the former. John Lewis’s run into south Wales was over a lot of his secret roads, with lunch in the Steel Horse near Raglan. It was enjoyed by 6 which could have been 9 but for mechanical problems. Nice to see some new members at the Fox and they are young too!Tony Colman

CHESHIRE AND NORTH WALES The section had their machine night at the July meeting. There are prizes for the best bike of the marque and for the best bike other than of the marque. There were great hopes that George’s 650CSR would after the three year + restoration be making its debut, but alas no. George had had to take a train down to T&L engineering to get the bike back after they had eventually cured the badly smoking engine. The engine they had rebuilt at great cost to George, and had taken months to fi x and then never had the decency to deliver back to him. Lesson learned. After riding it home (200 miles) He realized the rear number plate and light had fallen off(not T&Ls fault) Brian’s 1939 twin port won the Marque prize, Albert’s Jawa won the none Marque prize. Have a good month ride safeJohn Turner

BristolMeet 1st TuesThe Fox (PH),

Easter Compton

Enquiries: John Allen01454 319559

[email protected]

Cheshire & North Wales

Meet 1st Weds Helsby S&S Club

Enquiries:John Turner

01516 775647

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Deadline Date: 10th of the month

East SuffolkMeet second WednesdayWaldringfi eld Golf Club

Waldringfi eld, WoodbridgeM.Pinner 01473 740586

www.ajsmatchlesseastsuffolk.co.uk

East MidlandsMeet fortnightly Weds

at The Odd HouseSnarestoneEnquiries

01283 541880East Yorkshire

1st Wednesday The Bell Hotel,

Market PI. Driffi eldBill Vivian

01430 879224


Heart of EnglandMeet 2nd & 4th ThursThe Lamb, 16-20 High

Street, Stoke Goldington, Buckinghamshire,

MK16 8NRwww.heartofengland.weebly .com

Hampshire Ian takes the barmaids fancy

the lake in picturesque Bishop Burton for bacon sandwiches kindly provided by Glenn Rawding’s wife before setting off to the East Coast for our second bike display at Sowerby Hall. All went well until four missed a vital turning whilst the other four carried on. What happened to the other rider you ask, he had succumbed to the call of nature after too much coffee at the start! All ended well as everyone arrived safely enjoying a pleasant day. Twelve riders met at Teapot Cafe for the annual Steve Rea Memorial Run to Sutton Bank Gliding Club. After negotiating the testing White Horse Bank alongside the famous North Yorkshire landmark lunch was taken prior to the eagerly awaited judging. It is customary for Emily, Steve’s daughter to choose her favourite bike of the day, but unfortunately she couldn’t make it so Pat, Chairman Bill’s wife was pressed into service. From the impressive collection of machines on display, Pat chose Bill Lowson’s immaculate Moto Guzzi V7 Classic. Ten members attended the VMCC Bike Week at Scarborough, somewhat marred by rain, before returning home for our regular ride to Church Houses. 15 riders led by Pete Freeman set out from Fimber to enjoy lunch at the Feversham Arms, excellent food and hospitality as usual. No prizes why this destination is always the No.1 attraction for our members! Bill Vivian

HAMPSHIRE It’s been busy! The Solstice weekend at the Four Horseshoes was well attended with members from Sussex, Oxford and Surrey joining us. The Solstice run took us down some interesting lanes – not quite green lanes, but close. We do like to try and make our excursions memorable! Seven completed the National Road Rally: Team Matchless; Laurie, Ian and Ken, and Team AJS; Dave, Barry and Ray with Duncan as camp follower (please don’t take that literally). Ian’s primary case oil inspection cap retaining bar decided to deposit itself within the chain-case at one point and removal of the clutch cover was needed to fish it out. All joined up for a meal before heading home. The weather could have been better for the Barmaids Fancy meet at The Hut but, even so, there was a good turnout. Sussex Ian took the Barmaids Fancy, or was it his 1956 Matchless G11. Thinking about it, definitely the latter!Ray Farmer

HEART OF ENGLAND Three HoE section members attended the International Jampot Rally at Berg-en-Dal in The Netherlands. Pam and Barry riding their 1956 AJS model 30, joined by Steve riding his 1957 AJS 20/30. Full details of their adventures can be found on our web-site.The HoE had a good turnout for Classic Stoney on Sunday June 5th. Glorious weather welcomed a mass of classic cars and bikes. Our longest serving member Jon brought along his 1930 Frera Modello 500 RC 500cc side valve single, and won first prize in the “Best Unrestored” category.HoE has been having a fun summer so far. Sadly, our treasure hunt scheduled for referendum day had to be cancelled. Many of us went to The Lamb anyway and had a good discussion about how we would still be in Europe the day after. Hmmm. Maybe Heart of England are not the best forecasters...Three mighty AJS twins and an Indian Chief behemoth met up near Leighton Buzzard ready for the HoE weekend away. Our destination was The Cotswolds, making a change from our usual seaside jaunts. We had found a hotel and lots of attractions to visit and honed it into a fine itinerary. Two of our crew had honeymooned forty-four years previously in Bourton-on-the-Water, a beautiful Cotswold village. We determined to ambush them...Our Thursday ‘Mid-week Comely Codgers’ run turned out a great trip, even though the originally planned destination of The Carpetbaggers Museum at Harrington proved to be unavailable. Weather was variable, but very kind to us whilst on the road.


HAMPSHIREMeet 1st & 3rd Thurs West Meon Hut (PH)

West MeonEnquires

023 9259 [email protected]

HOE Mid-week Comely Codgers Run

For an in-depth report on our past events, and full details of what’s coming up, take a look at our section website.http://heartofengland.weebly.com/2016-hoe-happenings.htmlGary Mitchem

KENT The Kent section would like to mention one of the stalwarts of the Club this month, Dave Hampson. Dave is an ever present at Club nights, rarely missing any (99 times out of 100 on two wheels), a prolifi c leader and organiser of Club Runs and always ready to step in to lead a run if someone drops out or falls ill. I’m sure all Sections have a “Dave” but I thought “our Dave” deserved a mention. Bert Spicer took some videos of his trip to the IJR in The Netherlands, a selection can be found on the Kent Section Website. www.ajsmatchlesskent.co.ukChris Spicer

NEWBURY AND DISTRICT Sadly the tales of rides out in June were dampened by the wet weather. Thus the run to Oare near Marlborough for the Transport Fair saw only a handful attend. On Sunday 26th the weather did come good for our appearance

at the Yattendon Estates Classic Vehicle Day. Seven displayed their AMC m/c’s with much interest from the public. MA celebrated his 69th birthday so we assembled at Beenham for tea, coffee and croissants before heading to the show. A licensed bar saw him being dragged by Spider for a snifter or two and later the others joined us for a glass! Five members attended the Lansdowne Classic series at Castle Combe over the fi rst w/e of July. Sadly a crash on each day somewhat put the damper on the proceedings. On the Saturday MA & PF displayed their AMC twins at the Compton Fete where there was a superb collection of vehicles to keep us interested. MA ventured east for the Bike Night at the Burnham Cricket Club. All the usual suspects were there selling dubious raffl e tickets where there were fi ve cash prizes. I noted two of their members clutching a brown envelope with their winnings (how do they do it?). The money raised went to the Air Ambulance, a very deserving cause.Malcolm Arnold

NORTH WEST The Section Duckling Rescue Service was called out during our 5 day trip to North Yorkshire. We were based at The Green Dragon near Hawes. The weather was kind to us and even Tanhill was sunny! No breakdowns, no-one got lost and no ducklings were harmed during our stay.10 riders enjoyed a lovely evening run ending at Frank and Barbara’s house for a delicious corned beef hash with trifl e for afters! Thanks

to Frank and Barbara (any trifl e left?)Star of the show at the July section meeting was Joe Heskin’s Model X. What a lovely bike! Well done Joe. About 23 other bikes turned up, including new member Alan Aldersley’s nice G12.Chairman Richard’s run visited all the windmills on the Fylde (11). Most are inhabited and in good repair, some still have sails. A great day out in the sun especially watching Richard repair a puncture…is that a Panther toolkit Rick?My run to the RNLI Day at Blundellsands included a look at ‘Another Place’ (Antony Gormley’s 100 iron men looking out to sea). Steve invited us into the Yacht club for a pint and we watched the band before leaving. Thanks to Rose for the tea and homemade cakes at Chez Nous on the way home.More info and pics on our website: ajsmatchlessnw.org.ukDave Ashcroft

OXFORD With section interest in a trip to Poland hopefully places have been booked because they were getting short.That the miles can be covered on our bikes was shown by myself, Alan and Derrick riding for Special Gold in the ACU NRR this year.Riding 25 miles between 23 controls to cover a total 540 miles does help break it up and reduce ‘numb bum’. It’s a great way to see the UK countryside.Chris from Thames Vale Advanced Motorcyclists gave a talk for June club

North WestMeet 1st WednesdayBowling Green PubChannock Richard

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OxfordMeet 2nd TuesdayThe Burditch Hall

Castle Road Wootton near Woodstock OX20 1EQ

Enquiries 01869 [email protected]

www.oxford-jampot.co.ukNewbury & DistrictMeet 1st & 3rd TuesThe Bowlers Arms, Wash Commonx

Enquires: 0118 [email protected]

KentMeet 1st & 3rd Monday

The Castle HotelEynsfordEnquiries:

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like November than July due to the mist which stayed around till about 13:30 was an understatement. However two Surrey members came away with raffl e prizes which made up for the lack of sunshine.The writer enjoyed a week-end run June 10th -13th with the local VMCC section to the Baskerville Hotel, Hay-on-Wye. The pleasant routes were kindly planned by Jim Allen, and the trip completed on the trusty G3 and covered about 425 miles.Congratulations to Paul who successfully completed the Banbury Run on his fl at tank BSA.There was a great bike show at Brooklands on July 3rd with hundreds of bikes of all ages, shapes and manufacturers. Thousands of visitors enjoyed the event and the sunshineLastly we were sad to hear of the loss of Ken Goodwin on June 10th, one time Surrey member and later of Wey Valley and Hampshire Sections. We send our deepest condolences to his wife Joan and son Ken on their sad loss.John Telfer

SUSSEX Sussex Section July meeting had not taken place by the time this had to be submitted, so apologies for a short report.On July 9/10th a number of us attended the Wiston Steam Rally, which is becoming established, with more entrants than previous years. There were a signifi cant number of Steam engines, with some interesting displays including log cutting with large rotary saw blades. The BSA bantam club made this the meeting place for their annual rally so had a good turnout. The Weather was good on Saturday, but not so good Sunday (as last year).Pippa has booked a skittles evening for Wed 28th September, numbers and money by

August club night please.The clubhouse is in need of summer maintenance – discussion expected at July meeting.Colin Pennifold

WEST MIDLANDS Five turned out for the wet run to Astwood Vintage June 12th. The rain eased as we arrived and the sun made a brief showing in the afternoon, but parading the bikes in the muddy arena was tricky, especially after the traction engines etc had a play. The weather improved and the Spitfi re and Hurricane Battle of Britain Memorial fl ight made an appearance bringing a cheer from all.Leaving at 4pm with dark clouds approaching we made it just off site and into a thunder storm. Slowed by the conditions a twit in a 4wd howled past us all and added to the deluge with the spray. A few miles further there in the ditch was the 4wd, driver standing alongside scratching his head and getting soaked. Nice to see someone get their come-uppance!A better day on the 26th had seven turn out to ride to Evesham classic show, Mostly cars but all vehicles are driven/ridden and some real gems turn out. There were four E type Jags, AMC’s were rarer, just two with us.BSA’s were the most, about six out of about 60 bikes. A warm and sunny afternoon lulled us into a false sense of security for the ride home as it started to rain as we approached Kidderminster and stayed that way. The joys of motorcycling!26 enjoyed a night out at the Brasserie in Kidderminster at this year’s dinner, we had only booked for 24 but the staff fi tted us all in.ColinTolley

night. Although we have all ridden for a few years, it did refresh our minds about keeping safe on the road. It was an interactive talk so very interesting.With a choice of two venues to display our bikes on 19th June, the closer to home invitation of Cogges Farm was taken up. Adding to the BMRCO numbers made 23 for the public to admire.Bill Beavis

POACHERS I am sorry that there was no Section Notes last month. I don’t know what happened. I wrote them and sent them off as usual but have had problems with my email, which has taken a while to resolve. Poachers welcome a new member Denis Moore from Alford. The midweek run on the 6th July was very well attended with a couple of dozen riders having an interesting ride to Ten Acre Café for a very reasonable lunch. It was then off to Wickenby Airfi eld for a cup of tea. Only six riders made it for Bob’s Run on the 10th. It was a shame because the weather was good and the ride was through some very pretty countryside. We ended up at The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway ay Ludborough. The Section has made donations of £50 to Help the Heroes and Epilepsy Action.Stuart Hill

SURREY Only three Surrey members attended the Hampshire Barmaid’s Fancy Meet on July 10th and AMC stalwart John T was the only one to attend on a machine of the marque. To say that it looked more

PoachersMeet 2nd & 4th Tuesday

The Red Lion (PH)Spilsby. Enquiries:

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Surrey1st & 3rd Wednesday

The Greyhound, Weston Green, Thames Ditton

Luky Trenchard,07952488629

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SussexMeet 2nd WednesdayThe Thatched Inn (PH)Ockley Lane, Keymer

Enquirie: 07711 [email protected]

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West MidlandsMeet: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays

Old Halesonians Rugby ClubWassell Grove, Wollescote Colin Tolley: 01299 271220

Oxford


award for his AJS on the past Fleet Mayday run & Glorious Leader was out of action for a while after a kerfuffl e with a bench grinder & his left hand. But after a couple of weeks in stitches, he was riding again before a month passed. Wey Valley riders also attended a VMCC camping weekend in Ross-on-Wye, where Teapot’s BSA miss-behaved on the way & he had to return home & console himself with his AJS. Mallet apologises for his forgetfulness by missing the deadline twice, he promises not to do it again, although it’s not guaranteed, aha!Lets see you out there Matchless Maniacs & Ajay Wildthings!Roger Duffy

SECTION FRANCAISE Bonjour les membres, les représentants de section français ont apprécié le rassemblement international dans Berg en Dal. Un temps excellent. Patrick et moi avons apprécié rencontrer certains vieux amis et faire de nouveaux amis. J’avais un très bon route avec le CSR, mais ai malheureusement été impliqué dans un accident dans Toulouse, la clavicule cassée et un dommage au CSR, pourtant le CSR réparera plus rapide que moi!!Le 14 juillet verra deux ou trois membres et moi à un rassemblement pour les voitures et les motos à Villeseque Corbieres et nous espérons avoir une bonne journée et un dîner!!A plusAlan “Saltbox Alf” Smith

WEY VALLEY Here in the Wey Valley, we’re as busy as ever, riding, tinkering, arguing, and attending events. Our recent Saturday Lunch meet was particularly well attended with riders far & wide coming along for the local BSA branch auto jumble at the 4 Horseshoes (we share with them, but on a different night of course). Destroyer won an

West Mids Lee and son William at Blackstone

Wey ValleyMeet: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays

Four HorseshoesLong Sutton, Nr Odiham

David Chatley: 01252 [email protected]

FRANCE Alan Smith (Saltbox Alf) 4 Rue de la Piquetard,

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1962 G3c Matchless. Proper CS frame, akront alloy fl anged rims as new. Norton commando front wheel, skimmed rear wheel hub, h/comp piston, S.H. Cams, competition tank, stainless steel fasteners. Been standing for 12 years, never used in competition. Very good condition. £4,800 Ken 0115 932 2366

1961 Matchless G12 Electronic ign. original distributor available, canister oil fi lter fi tted. Good condition owned by me 10 years. £3500.00 Phil Taylor York Area 01904744966 07779219313 just a few miles off the A1 if you are going to Stirling!

1959 MATCHLESS G12 Complete rebuild over the last year. Full engine overhaul:- regrind, new shells, new mains, rebored, new pistons, rebalanced, cam followers, pushrods, valves etc. Will need carefully running in. Gearbox:- new bearings, seals, and sprocket. New stainless rims and spokes, new Avon tyres and tubes. Magneto overhauled. Lots more. £4500. Tel 07977729051 / 01729825765 or email [email protected] for full details and photos. (N.Yorkshire)”

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1966 Matchless G2 CSR in good, useable condition. MoT until 8 July 2017. Recently fi tted with exchange big-end/con rod assembly from Russell Motors. 12v conversion and electronic ignition. New Amal Monobloc carburettor. Prop stand.Sale includes manual, parts list, some spares and special tools.Contact Patrick at [email protected] £2,150 o.n.o.

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1956 G80S Complete restoration fi nished a year ago and now fully sorted. All matching numbers with club dating certifi cate. Immaculate £5200. 01424 893404 or [email protected]

1954 Matchless G3LS Jampot 350cc. Nice riding machine. Original registration, buff log book, old MoTs, tax discs etc. Everything works but no concours queen. Fitted rebuilt 16MS engine, new rear wheel and tyre. Last owner 16 years. £2950 01424 893404 or [email protected]

Matchless G3Ls, 350 cc – the original “jampot” – 1953. Absolutely original except for the fi tting of direction indicators. Almost everything about this bike has been expertly reconditioned over the past 10 years, the owners during that time being more interested in restoration than in riding. Matching numbers, original brown log book, original registration number. Currently taxed, insured and MOTd (expires January 2017). Age and infi rmity

The AJS&MOC Ltd does not make any representation as to the accuracy or suitability of any of the information contained in third party advertisementsnor does it accept any responsibility or liability for the conduct or content of those advertisements and the offerings made by any third parties.


01692408918Wanted for Burman gb gearbox second

gear on mainshaft part number g-10-2 or would consider complete gearbox. 01342 893371 mobile 07955167 660email [email protected]

Wanted someone to fi ll the Exhibitions Offi cer post. Could you help the club by running the club’s exhibitions at the major events next year, an important way of advertising your club? The outgoing offi cer Neil will cover events for the rest of the year (although he would love you to join him) and help with the set up of the fi rst event next year. New, easier to set up exhibition equipment. Being within reasonable travel distance of the Kettering HQ would be helpful. Contact Neil Trinder to discuss what it involves on 07876 574262 or email [email protected]”

Lucas distributor 18D2 for AMC twin or at least Lucas mounting platform. Thank you. Phone ROBERTO on +393921533212 or email on [email protected] (ITALY)

Wanted any rigid matchless/ajs project, prefer late 40s/50s but anything will do even just a frame thanks Jim 07804839740

I need front forks for a 1958 ajs model 30 please email if you can help. Phone Mr. Shaw on 00 33 299985416 or email on [email protected] (FRANCE)

Wanted post 1956 downpipes for g80 or model 18 I don’t mind if the pipe is a little rusty as I want to see how it fi ts on my scrambler & I may have to modify it. Michael 01752 822992 or 01752 823235 [email protected]

I’m very interested to fi nd a matchless my late father had when I was in my teens. Matchless G3 1955 Reg PYX 683 with a view to purchase if at all possible. I used to ride the bike often and would love to have it back in the family. Thanks Clive 01474 832159 or [email protected]

I am still looking for a used silencer for my 1961 Ajs Model 16 the same silencer as fi tted to the 1955-1959 Matchless G3 ls Mike, text or call 07768555142 or email [email protected] or private message me, would like it good enough to pass mot, I will pay postage

Wanted pair 600 Twin barrels +060 O/S. as I have +080 Pistons Peter 01204 887489 or 077575 255057 or [email protected]


1952 AJS model 20 500cc twin. Restored in 1999 it has been used 10,000 miles price £3,900 ono (Redcar N.Yorks) 01642 487791

1951 AJS 500cc in trials trim. Tax and MOT exempt, has stop light and hooter, alloy petrol tank, 21” and 18” wheels. VGC sensible offers, phone 07812562009 (Southampton)

Parts

Free to collect, I pair of model 18s (1952) crankcases. They are in reasonably good condition, but do require the three chaincase retaining threads replacing. The 3 holes have been machined to remove broken studs/bolts and now need to be Aluminium Puddle welded and re tapped O ba. All other threads appear good . Also two pair of crankshaft fl ywheels . One pair are G9 and the other pair are stamped 58/3 which I assume is G3.? contact Barry Crosby (Leeds) [email protected]

02 1508 shaft t/side intermediate gear 1955 on (New). £12. 04 0407 G/box sprocket 16 T (almost new).£ 12. Prices quoted exclude post and packing, and are open to.V.N.O. Bruce Miller: 0131-447-3924.

For 1954 model 20 AJS : correct 2 and1/4” dia tank badges with rubber £50 used reasonable condition. Pair std. wire wound original pistons with pins.£100. used. Lucas MCR2voltage

regulator working £30 All plus postage. Tel.Jim Stevens 07780329701 [email protected]

Used CI inlet Cam for G80CS- looks to be in good order. Price for discussion Peter 01363 774409 or [email protected]

Early 50’s Oil tank for twin engine but will be the same for heavy singles, blasted and painted, decals fi tted then clear lacquered, they will not wash off, newly chromed fi ller cap and fi lter cap (by Prestige electro-platers) £60 email for photo if interested. Alex [email protected]

Twin spares. 2 newly chromed threaded pins for banjos oil feed into engine plus 2 brass banjos. £30. Set of timing cover screws in used condition £5. 2 inlet and 2 exhaust valves plus collets £30. Gasket set for 1949-1952 £13. Crankshaft pinion £16. 3 camshaft tunnels £16. 2 exhaust valves with collets £15. Spring for primary control (36-11-1)unused £5. Kick start spring (36-8-1)unused £10. Top gear for cylinder heads excluding valves £40. Dynamo strap plastic coated with fi xing stud and nut zinc plated £10. 2 sets of rocker gear for early twin cylinder head showing signs of wear and will require attention £8. Oil pump, has pump faces fl icked up on grinder for tight tolerances in good working order £35. Early twin brake foot pedal probably suit singles £10. 2 - 376 carburettor plastic fl oats unused £4 each. 376 gasket set £4. 376 washer set £2. 376 bell-mouth £2. 376 fl oat chamber cover £2. 376 complete carburettor £30. 375 carburettor missing air screw and choke £25. Engine steady plastic coated £2. All plus p&p but will consider free postage for multiple items. I have photographed all items and would prefer to send a photograph to avoid incorrect descriptions and purchase. Please email Alex [email protected] if interested.

Wanted

Wanted Matchless AFS bike restored or good original, by retired fi reman. Please call Peter 01509 829038 or 07946 280050”

Looking for rear brake sprocket/drum for 1965 model 18 norton type [email protected] (South Africa) mob 0027836040572

AJS or Matchless Short Stroke wanted. [email protected] or

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*All cover is subject to insurers terms and conditions, which is available upon request. **Premium example based on: 1950 Matchless G80. Value £10000. Main policy only and does not include any FJ+ cover options. All premiums assume it is not the main vehicle and includes Insurance Premium Tax. Male rider aged over 25 years old, 2000 annual limited mileage, and full clean driving licence with no claims or convictions. Member of associated club. Postcode OX10, vehicle garaged with no modifi cations. Includes a £10 arrangement fee.Footman James is a trading name of Towergate Underwriting Group Limited. Registered in England No. 4043759. Registered Address: Towergate House, Eclipse Park, Sittingbourne Road, Maidstone, Kent ME14 3EN. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Telephone calls may be recorded. FP ADCB204.11.14

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GLENN DAVID Paintwork restoration services. Classic paintwork, lining and petrol tank repairs/restoration. For more information. www.gddesign.co.uk or phone 0790 4244567 or 01858 575480.REPRODUCTION GB TAX DISCSAdd the fi nishing touch to your bike! 1921-1987 available. Correct design and colour for the year indistinguishable from original. Two identical discs for only £8 inc post or £12 with stamp changed to individual reg. offi ce. I send on approval with invoice - changes done FOC. Website www.poplargreg.com email [email protected] phone 07710 267336 VINTAGE AND CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE PLATES pressed metal, self adhesive, and perspex number plates from Classic Motorcycle Plates. Reproduction graphics under taken upon request. Contact 07854 195 114 or 01933 390 143 website www.classicmotorcycleplates.co.ukCLASSIC MOTORCYCLE REPAIRS. Years of AJS and Matchless experience, Twins and Singles also gearbox repairs undertaken. Servicing or rebuilds also undertaken. Electrical repairs carried out. Local collection and delivery for repaired bikes. Contact Ian (West Sussex and Hampshire) Mob 07584024800

Singles and Twins, gearboxes, wheels, cycleparts. Collection and delivery service for bikes. Callers by appointment only. Any queries please ring. Neil Fulcher, Frieston Lane Farmhouse, Frieston, Grantham, Lincs NG32 3HF answerphone 01400 272853 mobile 07873 249188 email [email protected] DE-GROOME - Mechanical Renovation Specialist. Specialising in AJS Matchless Heavyweight singles and Norton twins. Contact Ken at ‘The Bungalow’, Fen Road, Newton, Wisbech, Cambs PE13 5HX, Callers strictly by appointment tel 01945 870060, mobile 07800 809345, email [email protected] ANTISUMPING TAP fi tted with ignition cut-out switch for AMC singles and twins. I can supply taps for all makes where there is room to accommodate them. Further details from A.W. Dove, 41 Princefi eld Avenue Penkridge Stafford ST19 5HG phone 01785 598616 email [email protected] IS YOUR TIN CHAINCASE LEAKING? I have the cure, a heat and oil resistant neoprene seal. Please send cheque for £12 UK or £15 worldwide made out to D.W.Buckingham - price includes P&P. D.W.Buckingham, 152 Blue Boar Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8RY. You can phone on 01603 429674.

Services & Trade

WIRING HARNESS MADE TO ORDER.I make wiring looms for a wide range of classic bikes. British and overseas. All made to order to suit your bike. Pattern QD headlamp plugs. Wipac sockets and many electrical parts in stock. Tel: Colin 01603 736999 or 07717 173575 or www.catmando-services.co.ukBALL AND ROLLER BEARINGS AND CLASSIC OIL. Obsolete bearings supplied or re-conditioned. We specialise in the diffi cult and the impossible including the competition 500 single timing side roller bearing. Vintage & Classic Oil by mail for your motorcycle, car, tractor, boat & workshop machinery. The Vintage Group 01283 509562 [email protected] vintage motorcycles for sale www.vinandvet.comWORKSHOP 14 - We offer sympathetic repairs to your classic motorcycle. Frame repairs, welding, brazing, cycle parts, engine & gearbox rebuilds, electrical repairs, blasting & paint service. For good old fashioned service call John Bolton 07802 740672 or Mick Clarke 07910 179784KICKSTART CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES. Specialist in AJS and Matchless motorcycles. Services, repairs, rebuilds.



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*All cover is subject to insurers terms and conditions, which is available upon request. **Premium example based on: 1950 Matchless G80. Value £10000. Main policy only and does not include any FJ+ cover options. All premiums assume it is not the main vehicle and includes Insurance Premium Tax. Male rider aged over 25 years old, 2000 annual limited mileage, and full clean driving licence with no claims or convictions. Member of associated club. Postcode OX10, vehicle garaged with no modifi cations. Includes a £10 arrangement fee.Footman James is a trading name of Towergate Underwriting Group Limited. Registered in England No. 4043759. Registered Address: Towergate House, Eclipse Park, Sittingbourne Road, Maidstone, Kent ME14 3EN. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Telephone calls may be recorded. FP ADCB204.11.14

0333 207 6072or visit footmanjames.co.uk

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SectionsBRISTOL The Fox, Easter Compton. 1st Tues. John Allen, 28 Grace Close, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol BS37 6NS. 01454319559 [email protected]

BORDER BayHorseInn, West Woodburn, 1stWeds, Ian Ives, 11 St John’s Terrace, Dipton, DH9 9DT, 01207 571909 [email protected]

CHESHIRE &Nth WALES Helsby Community Sports Club, Helsby, 1st Weds at 8pm. John Turner; Ph:01516 775647

CHILTERN CarriersArms, Watlington, S.Oxon, OX49 5AD. 19:45 1st Monday. Eamonn Townsend, 45 Greenwood Meadow, Chinnor, Oxon, OX9 4JH, 01844351480

DORSET & WESSEX Section Suspended.

EAST BERKSHIRE Burnham Cricket Club, Taplow Common Road, Burnham. 1st & 3rd Mondays.Contact David Younger, Durnore, Blakes Lane, Hare Hatch, Twyford, Berks, RG109TA, 01189403081 [email protected]

EAST LONDON & ESSEX Stapleford Airfield, near Abridge, Essex. 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 8pm. Roy Bellett, Rose Cottage.Frog Lane, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0JJ. Ph:07860824862. Evenings: Dennis Fox Ph:0208 5547608. www.jampot.com/eastlondon

EAST MIDLANDS The Odd House, Snarestone, DE12 7DQ Fortnightly Weds. John Renwick, 32 The Belfry, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE130XS, Ph: 01283541880, [email protected]

EAST SUFFOLK Waldringfield Golf Club, Waldrinfield, Woodbridge, IP136JG. 2nd Wednesday. Maurice Pinner, 23 Rosecroft Road, Ipswich IP1 6AP Tel: 01473 740586 [email protected] www.ajsmatchlesseastsuffolk.co.uk

EAST YORKSHIRE The Bell Hotel, Market Place, Driffield, 1st Weds @ 8pm. Mr Nick Campbell, Hawthorn Cottage, Ugglebarnby, Whitby, YO225HX. Tel01947 [email protected]

EXETER Informal Section at present. Alan Smith Ph:01392 430485 [email protected]

FENRUNNERS Girton Social Club, Girton, 2nd Mon. Kate Pascoe, Alconbury Tel.01480 896120 [email protected]

HAMPSHIRE The West Meon (Hut). 1st & 3rd Thurs. Ray Farmer, 16 Victory Avenue, Horndean, Hants., PO89PH. Ph:023 92593116 [email protected]

HEART OF ENGLAND The Lamb, 16-20 High Street, Stoke Goldington, Buckinghamshire, MK16 8NR. 2nd & 4th Thurs Steve Rogers. tel:01525 853355 [email protected] www.heartofengland.weebly.com

HERTFORDSHIRE The Goat, Hertford Heath, 1st Thursday. Rob Harknett, 1 Parkfields, Roydon, Harlow,Essex, Tel:01279792329.

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JURASSICS Fox & Hounds PH,Cattistock (Nr Maiden Newton, Dorset) Ph:01300 320444. Last Weds.Chris Lucking 0130 5773524 [email protected]

KENT The Castle Hotel, High Street, Eynsford, Dartford, Kent, DA40 AB1st & 3rd Mondays, 8pm.John Bugg Mews Cottage, The Street, Shorne, Gravesend, Kent DA12 3EA 01474 823547 [email protected]

NEWBURY & DISTRICT The Bowlers Arms, Wash Common, Newbury. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact Malcolm Arnold, Meadow View Cottage, Beenham Village, Berks RG7 5NX. 0118 9712828. [email protected]

NORTHUMBERLAND 3rd Weds, The Three Tuns, Heddon on the Wall, NE14 0BQ. Dave Astley [email protected]

NORFOLK Colin Farrington, 21 Chapel Lane Coltishall NR12 7DR Tel:0160 3736999 [email protected]

NORTH DEVON Contact: Doug Almond, 50 Pixie Dell, Braunton, N.Devon, EX33 1DP Tel:0127 1816941 [email protected]

NORTH ESSEX The Alma, School Road, Copford Green, Copford, Colchester, CO61BZ. 1st Wednesday.Contact John Walsh, [email protected]

NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE Quarterly by arrangement, Ian Massey, 8 High Street, Woodlane, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 8PB. Ph:01782721740

NORTH WEST The Bowling Green, Charnock Richardson A49. 1st Wed., after8pm. Jim Kenyon, 1A Hall Drive, Middleton, Manchester. Tel:0161 6434957 [email protected]

NORTHERN IRELAND Alfie Blair, 46 Clagan Road, Claudy, Co Londonderry, BT47 4DB Ph:02877781264 or 07730981346 [email protected]

NOTTS & DERBY The Gate Inn, Awsworth. 4th Thurs. Ken Odlin, 1 Byron Crescent, Awsworth, Notts. Tel: 0115 9322366 [email protected]

OXFORD The Burditch Hall, Castle Road, Wootton nr Woodstock OX20 1EQ. 2nd Tuesday. Contact Bill Beavis Ph:01869248322 oxford-jampot.co.uk

POACHERS (LINCS) The Red Lion, Spilsby. 2nd & 4th Tues. John Hattersley, Watery Lane, Goulceby, Louth, LN11 9UR. Ph:01507343562 [email protected]

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SCOTLAND The Hawes Inn, South Queensferry, Edinburgh. 2nd Mon. Rod Towers, 92 Main Street, Kirkliston, West Lothian. EH29 9AD. Ph:01313332844 [email protected]

SOUTH KENT The Chequers P.H., Stone Street, Kent. Nr Pethamon B2068. 3rd Monday from 19:30. John Michael, 01227 793212. [email protected]

SURREY The Greyhound, Weston green ,Thames Ditton. 1st & 3rd Wed, 20:00. Luky Trenchard, 0795 2488629, [email protected]

SUSSEX The Thatched Inn, Ockley Lane, Keymer, West Sussex. 2nd Weds. John Stainer, 07711 325939, [email protected]

WARWICKSHIRE The Tiltyard, Leyes Lane, Kenilworth, 2nd Monday. Alan Jening 01327 879070, [email protected]

WEST MIDLANDS Old Halesonians Rugby Club, Wassell Grove, Wollescote 1st & 3rd Tuesday. Colin Tolley, 0129 9271220, [email protected]

WEST LONDON JohnBradford, 4 Bury Avenue, Hayes, Middx., UB4 8LF. Tel:0208 841 5745.

WEY VALLEY Four Horseshoes PH, Long Sutton, Nr Odiham, Hants. 1st & 3rd Tues of the month. David Chatley, 140 Ship Lane, Farnborough, Hants., GU148BJ, 01252 543599 [email protected]

WORCESTER Contact: Roger Jenner, Grove Cottage, Walterstone, Herefordshire, HR2 0DT. Ph:01873 890467, [email protected]

YORKSHIRE Gilder some Conservative Club, Street Lane, Gildersome, Morley, Leeds, LS27 7HX. 2ndTuesday.David Pegden, 21 Hill Top Lane, West Ardsley, Wakefield, WF3 1HT, 01132538601 [email protected]

OverseasARGENTINA MM Fissore, Ruperto Godoy 3839, 3000 Santa Fe, Argentina.

AUSTRALIA David Baker. Ph:61 3 9786 4063 [email protected] (ajsmatchless-australia.com.au)

BELGIUM Andrew Welvaartstraat 94 B 2590 Berlaar Belgium Tel :003234401127

CANADA Mike Partridge, 33988 Denfield Road, RR2, Lucan, Ontario, N0M2J0, Canada. Ph:(519)227-4923 Fax:(519)227-4720 [email protected]

CYPRUS C Constantinou, Alasias 21, Limassol, Cyprus.

DENMARK P Hansen, Flintevej 22, Fensmark, 4684 Holmegaard, Denmark. [email protected]

FRANCE Alan Smith (Saltbox Alf) 4 Rue de la Piquetard, 11350, Paziols+33 (0) 468 58 77 75 Email: [email protected]

GERMANY Otto Werle, Tulpenweg 13, 74229 Oedheim. Ph: +49 (0)713620525 [email protected]

HOLLAND Harrievan Ewijk. Dries 636561 VR Groesbeek, Netherlands. +31 (0)24-3787934

ITALY Sandro Capra, Corsodi Porta Nuova No 15, 20121 Milano. Ph. 00 39 2 659 2112. Fax 00 39 2 539 2369.

ITALY Registro Storico Itlaliano. Sergio Gavoni, Via F. De Lemene 6, Milano. Ph. 02 38008073, Mob: 335-5621702. [email protected] (www.ajsmatchlessclubitalia.it)

MALTA Albert Pisani, 54 High View, Triq-il-Vittmi tal Gwerra, Birkirkara, BKR4272 Malta. Ph:+356 9947 7196, Fx:+356 31 492 454 [email protected]

NEW ZEALAND (S) Gordon Alexander, Whites Road, Ohoka, RD2, Kaiapoi. Ph(00643) 312 6458 [email protected] (N) Marty Hewlett, 51 Killen Rd., R D 2, Katikati. Ph/Fax 00647 5490931 [email protected]

NORTH AMERICA John Diederich 118 Pointe Harbour Lane, Mooresville, NC 28117-3511 Ph:(704) 663-2555 [email protected]

NORWAY JT Jensen, Fjellstua, N-1796 Kornsjo, Norway.

SOUTH AFRICA Gary Reabow, PO Box 1414, 3650 Hillcrest, Kwa Zulu Natal. South Africa. Ph. +27 31 7655463, Fax +27 31 7655119 [email protected]

SWEDEN Lennart Andersson, Backvägen 5, S-18641, Vallentuna, Sweden. Ph.(46) 8 511 77751, fax 8 511 76608. [email protected]

SWITZERLAND Hans W. Reist, Keltenweg 21, CH 4132 Muttenz BL; Ph. (41) 61 311 7283, [email protected]; www.jampot.ch

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