Unleash The Beast

Information relating to the Matchless G80 or AJS Model 18 500cc Heavyweight.
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Re: Unleash The Beast

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No, they're for 1957 on. There's usually plenty of jampots about for sale, ebay, AMC classics etc. Or put a wanted add in the 'Wanted' section.
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Correct. The frame is 57 the engine 56 and the gearbox 53. I said it was a loada bitsa! The Girlings are originals and came with the bike when I bought her in 84.
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Pharisee wrote:
clive wrote:The whole girling (replica) units are available with bottom clevis fitted. I note the club spares scheme currently lists this as limited stock, phone before ordering.
I emailed them a while back about some buying a pair of 'Jampots' but they only do those on an exchange basis and I don't have any to exchange :(
They never mentioned anything about Girlings... Do the Girling units have a clevis at the top as well?
No the frame was changed and the top of the unit is simply bolt through. They cannot be interchanged with the Jampots. As Dave says buy a junk pair of Jampots on ebay (not too damaged or they will not be accepted in exchange). You might even get a pair you can refurbish yourself, although its a dark art getting them apart but the archives have plenty of advice. The club carries the parts needed for refurbishment.
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There were plenty of Jampots for sale at last Saturday's Kempton jumble and only £30.00 a pair not sure of the seller but he is always there.
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Hail Joe Lucas ............ Prince of Darkness!
All my bikes are original........ to me!
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Looking good Chris. What sort of exhaust have you got? By the way, don't forget to put the end caps on the swinging arm spindle before you put the chaincase on......
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The end caps are going on tomorrow. I've got a standard road exhaust from Armours. I did at one time have a high level pipe but my dead lady wife complained about the heat, as well as the uncomfortable pad she used to sit on. So the compromise was to get a low level exhaust and super comfy dual seat. Once the beast is finished I will make a start on her Cub T20M
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do you mean your dear lady wife?
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Ooh Michael, you're so naughty!
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