Can anyone tell me exactly what I have?

Information relating to the Matchless G5 or AJS Model 8 350cc Lightweight
nvmat1
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Re: Can anyone tell me exactly what I have?

Post by nvmat1 »

Hi all. Just picking up on a few points in this thread:- The 350 frame has a slightly longer front downtube, which would increases the rake of the front forks slightly. If a 350 engine fits into a 250 frame, then I see no reason why a 250 engine will not fit into a 350 frame, with a longer engine support (has anyone done this?). Finally, the 250 CS swinging arm although the same size as that of the road models, is different in that it has an additional grease nipple, the spindle has a hollow with a hole to the outside of the spindle presumably to aid extra lubrication, and ther are different brackets for the brake plate and chainguard. Best wishes.
Rangy65
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Re: Can anyone tell me exactly what I have?

Post by Rangy65 »

I will try get some pics when I next get some spare time at the workshop and some dimensions and can see if there is any difference between mine and Rangy65's 350 frame, if you don't mind that is?

No worries let me know what you have measured and i will check against mine.

Cheers

Steve
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