My AJS 250 !!

stevewatkin · Post by **stevewatkin** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 8:56 pm

Thought you might like to see a picture of my "modern" AJSEdited by - stevewatkin on 30 Jul 2012 7:58:14 PM

Edited by - stevewatkin on 30 Jul 2012 8:01:17 PM

g80csp11 · Post by **g80csp11** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:03 pm

Steve , don't get upset if you get a few unhelpful comments from some of the older members of the club . just ride and enjoy
hopefully eventually you will get a classic AJS or Matchless as well

Rob Harknett · Post by **Rob Harknett** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:07 pm

Is that the only 250 they do??

RAY BOWMAN · Post by **RAY BOWMAN** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 9:46 pm

What'll it do Mister?.

MikeM. · Post by **MikeM.** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:31 pm

It's probably a bit to fast for you and me Ray

g80csp11 · Post by **g80csp11** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 10:32 pm

but not too tall

owen · Post by **owen** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 11:14 pm

It will be a classic in time, Enjoy it.
owen

stevewatkin · Post by **stevewatkin** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 11:59 pm

Thanks chaps, i appreciate the positive response. To be honest I expected some negativeness so I'm waiting with baited breath!
It is the only 250 here in the UK and even this has vanished now 'cos those cunning Chinese have found a bigger drill and bored it out to 350 (ish) The engine is a Honda Rebel clone and the quality of engineering is pretty good from what i can see.
I hope we don't hear too many "Chinese is crap" comments 'cos most of you will be viewing this on a computer made in whole or part by our Chinese friends. The Chinese can make both good and bad products like most people can. Even the good old English.
Even in the motorcycle world trusted market leaders like Suzuki are openly admitting that their new 250 is made in China. I suspect that lots of the smaller capacity Jap bikes are in fact Chinese.
So for me this is a real AJS, only because it's sold in the UK by a company called AJS, that's good enough for me!
Does about 70 mph flat out but is much happier at 65 which it seems to be comfortable at all day. And yes it is low, quite a strange riding position for me having never had a bike of this style before.
Different is always interesting!!

Rob Harknett · Post by **Rob Harknett** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 12:32 am

You get what you pay for, something cheap is not going to match something costing much more. I brought Lada cars, they were cheap, they did the job I wanted. I got a new one every 2 years so always under warrenty. Insurance was cheap, my mates took the micky, why, my car has much of what your car has, Look, I showed them the parts stamped made in USA yes Ford braking and suspension, Porche designed OHC engine and transmission. Seats are Ford, that only leaves the body, early electrics were made in Hungary I think , not that good, but under warrenty so who cares.

Ian5913 · Post by **Ian5913** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 9:31 am

Steve
What sort of mpg do you get out of it, the rebel used to be quite frugal. But also reliable. Does it have electric start as well

Ian