New Member - 1961 CS

Information relating to the Matchless G80 or AJS Model 18 500cc Heavyweight.
Mick D
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Location: Aberdeenshire

Re: New Member - 1961 CS

Post by Mick D »

Hi

The mag looks like it could be the original, its certainly 'period' bonus :D I wouldn't want to lose the data plate during the re-con ;)

Regards Mick
Scout63
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Location: Massachusetts, USA

Re: New Member - 1961 CS

Post by Scout63 »

I finished the carb rebuild today:

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I can't wait to get the mag back and the bike timed.

Ben
Ben Zehnder - Orleans, MA USA
1961 Matchless G80CS
1971 BMW R75/5
1972 Norton Commando Combat Interstate
1978 Yamaha SR500
1979 Moto Guzzi V1000G5 - current project
Scout63
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Joined: Wed May 06, 2020 3:58 am
Location: Massachusetts, USA

Re: New Member - 1961 CS

Post by Scout63 »

I reinstalled and timed the rebuilt mag yesterday, and started it for the first time this morning. Here is the video link:



It runs well but is loud. I'm guessing this is because it is a competition model. The brakes are great. It shifts well. The primary and gearbox leak a bit. I will need to give the bike a slow and thorough sorting.
Ben Zehnder - Orleans, MA USA
1961 Matchless G80CS
1971 BMW R75/5
1972 Norton Commando Combat Interstate
1978 Yamaha SR500
1979 Moto Guzzi V1000G5 - current project
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