Matchless G2?

[cherrymetal]

Hi all,
I've just bought what I'm told is a Matchless G2, and have joined the club!

I have no documents with it, but the frame number is 14743 and the engine number 62/G2 11245. Does this tie up as a G2 and if so what year?

I have a registration number for it and have contacted the DVLA about the V765 etc, in order to retain the number, but until then I just wondered if anyone could confirm any more info before I send the forms into the club?

Here's some pics http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx85 ... less_1.jpg
http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx85 ... less_3.jpg
Best regards
Geoff

[itma]

KTA re last issued nov 1961 in Devon so it looks as if 1962 is correct. [years overlapped]

G2 means what it says on the tin.

good luck with such a major project and you score points for joining the club rather than just coming here picking the forum brain cell and buggering off again.

[cherrymetal]

Thanks, am hoping to get to one of the local section meetings soon, and start picking some brains!

[Jos]

If that is the original seat - keep it! and get it recovered.
The originals were made from Dunlopillo foam and are about as luxurious as m/c seats get good luck

[cherrymetal]

I don't think it is the original seat. I think its on the wrong way round anyway, and it has had a bracket welded onto the mudguard to mount it. The front mount of the seat has a sprung loaded quick release pin, but nowhere for it to engage, so I don't think its right. I've seen some seats on ebay, but they aren't too specific about which models they are for, do you think they would fit the G2?

[stevie]

Hi Geoff and welcome!
I would get hold of the original parts list before buying anything, even on fleabay!
The club spares dept (jampot - link on the home page) is worth a call they keep some s/hand stuff, or you could try Stephen Surby at AMC Classics (google for the address - I've lost the link for the moment)
Someone will, no doubt, follow suit with some other addresses.
The club archives are an excellent resource too.
I'll post a couple of links for you when I find them.
Best of luck and keep us posted!
Regards
Steve

[stevie]

www.amcclassicspares.com

http://archives.jampot.dk/

http://www.british-motorcycle-parts.com ... anuals.htm

http://www.ajs-matchless.com/pic_display.asp?id=801

http://www.ajs-matchless.com/pic_display.asp?id=421

[cherrymetal]

Thanks for the info, very useful! I'm going to need all the help I can get as all I've had (except a Garelli & an MZ) up till now has been japanese, but I have grown up with my Dads British bikes and Morgans, so am not completely green.

The bike appears to be mostly complete, except the speedo, headlight, ammeter and a couple of other things - I think I'll need a new seat!.

Could someone please take a pic or describe how the seat should be mounted so I can be sure that the seat on mine is wrong?

Once I've got the registration sorted, I think I'm gonna strip it down and get the wheels rebuilt (funds permitting!) first, then work my way through the rest bit at a time.

[itma]

my way would be to sort the motor first.
that could easily set you back 500 sobs, and th e wheels will swallow another 200 unless you feel up to lacing them yourself.

see if you can find a copy of Radcos Vintage motorcyclists workshop for the best guide to wheel building.
what branch of ingilrearing are you in?

[cherrymetal]

I just thought if I get the frame and wheels done, I can start some rebuild and have something visual to show for it, which will keep the interest up!
Where's best for wheel building? Most places I've looked where closer to £300 than £200, does that sound right?

I work for Rolls-Royce on aero engines, so can get some things done at work, but no where near as much as we once could!