AJS & Matchless 2 strokes machines

Rob Harknett · Post by **Rob Harknett** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 10:14 am

AJS Stormers yes, but what about the others??
Some new members have just discovered James became part of AMC, and the James machines were re badged Matchless for the American market.
But what about the other Gen. AJS & Matchless 2 stroke engined machines ?? I have lost my sales cat of these bikes sold in Sweden. I am sure they have been featured in Jampot in the past.

rex.webb · Post by **rex.webb** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 6:57 pm

The other bike mentioned with a picture inThe Jampot Mag .
A J S Realy a "James-Francis Barnett", re badged.
Looks as if i shall have to book a visit to Sweden.
First making some enquiries as to where i may see one.
RIDE with CARE and LIVE LONG to ENJOY your BIKES .Insured with Peter James.

Rob Harknett · Post by **Rob Harknett** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 10:47 pm

I was refering to a Matchless /AJS bike with 2 stroke engine sold in Sweden Rex.
By the way, Kerry is going to the town in Sweden where Gert lives, Friday after the alturnative rally.

rex.webb · Post by **rex.webb** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 12:38 am

Hope he enjoys his visit.
Wish i was going to,
The Model sold in sweden was an
AJS K12 Two stroke powered by a 225cc Villiers Engine.
Ride with CARE and LIVE LONG to ENJOY your BIKES .
Insured with Peter Janes.

Rob Harknett · Post by **Rob Harknett** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:43 am

Well I'm blowed, theres me thinking the model 12 AJS ended cicra 1939 ( not checked if it was in the 1940 cat. ) K12 because K is the year code letter for 1928 when a 250sv was introduced, refered to as a K12 ( became M12 in 1929 and so on, also changed from SV to OHV 250 not checked when.