Bike identification

[Eamonn]

Can anyone assist in identifying the model and year please?

My best guess is a 1953 Model 20, but I note it has the torpedo lights on the front headlamp (1954) and a narrow width front hub.

Also not sure about the high capacity oil pump casing.... possible added afterwards?

Model20.jpg

[dave16mct]

I'm going for 1951. CP gearbox, plate tank badges make it '51. The side lights are not Lucas torpedo. All AJS twins had those bulges over the oilpumps, so not high capacity.
Dave

[alanengineer]

Jampots and 4 bolt fixings to the rocker covers are also a good clue to being 51

[ajscomboman]

I'm for 51 as well.

[SPRIDDLER]

Previous photo evidence of my ignorance of twins removed.

Here's a sales brochure pic of a '51.......

51 Model 20 sales brochure.JPG

[spookefoote1956]

My guess is it's an AJS!

[robcurrie]

It has a Durban, South Africa registration number.
Not sure what the pendant on the front is for.
There is a 1951 licence disc on lh fork and 3rd party insurance disc for 51/52 on rh fork.

Rob C

[ajscomboman]

Here's a '51 Model 20 from the sales brochure........(with a chromed tank )

51 Model 20 sales brochure.JPG

and one in the flesh.....

Finished (640x480).jpg

Tut tut, Nev you should know Ray's is a 52 model! Gearbox gives it away and the bottom sliders aren't painted, Tank badges are 52.

[Eamonn]

The photo appears to have a dual seat though....?


Sorry - just seen the optional pillion pad as in this photo:
http://www.jampot.com/pic_display.asp?id=164

[Eamonn]

It has a Durban, South Africa registration number.

That fits the story - the picture has been supplied by the grandson of the rider and his family is based in South Africa.