Getting her running

Information relating to the Matchless G2 or AJS Model 14 250cc Lightweight
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BigAl350
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Getting her running

Post by BigAl350 »

Certanly sounds like a knackered coil. Might be worth converting to 12V at the same time if you need to replace the coil! It's very easy to do.

My Lightweights once sorted have all been very reliable - they are dead simple so look for the obvious.

Al



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I would suspect the coil, if some how the cooling oil leaks out (maybe by a damaged outer case) these are the symptoms you get because the coil will overheat and break down until its cool again. Get a good quality coil when you replace.
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1960 Matchless G5 (Off the road for now, maybe for sale?)
1960 AJS Model 8 (Just passed MoT)
1962 AJS Model 8 (Still lurking in a Devon shed in bits)
Niceride
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Changed the coil and it runs well now. Thanks all for your help!
Few little niggles to sort out;

Slipping out of 1st when under strain

oil in the timing cover/case (might be from last owner but could also be a leak?)

Choke needed even when hot

idle/tickover has been set but sometimes revs quite fast

revs dip when throttle right open

Other than those bits I'm pretty happy with it, it rides, handles and sounds really well, back brake is really good and could skid if I really wanted to, wish i could say the same about the (almost non existent) front brake!
Niceride
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Getting her running

Post by Niceride »

Changed the coil and it runs well now. Thanks all for your help!
Few little niggles to sort out;

Slipping out of 1st when under strain

oil in the timing cover/case (might be from last owner but could also be a leak?)

Choke needed even when hot

idle/tickover has been set but sometimes revs quite fast

revs dip when throttle right open

Other than those bits I'm pretty happy with it, it rides, handles and sounds really well, back brake is really good and could skid if I really wanted to, wish i could say the same about the (almost non existent) front brake!
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quote: back brake is really good and could skid if I really wanted to, wish i could say the same about the (almost non existent) front brake!due to operator error, my front brake locked up and spat me off on the 2010 Westward Ho run, so don't complain too much.
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Wa that in the unmarked off road section Janet?
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Wa that in the unmarked off road section Janet?
No, there was a dirty great mark on it when I'd landed.
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