Sanction to test

Information relating to the Matchless G9 or AJS Model 20 500cc twin
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Oggers
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Sanction to test

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Started the G9 today post timing cover gasket install, thicker oil and general check around. No oil leaks - so far - not ridden it yet!

One thing I have noticed, and it was evident when I first got the bike, one exhaust is smokier than the other, which has nothing. It's light blue in colour. Bear in mind I was told the bike underwest full resto, so things may still be bedding in. The note from each is very similar. We are not talking voluminous clouds here, rather a slightly smoky exhaust.

Piston rings bedding in perhaps, oil passing through valve stems? Odd that the other exhaust is clean? Don't think it is serious.....
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Re: Sanction to test

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That's not unusual, best to buy a Siamese then you'll not worry about one more than the other as you'll just assume it's both cylinders smoking slightly. :beer:
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No - No - No

If I had Siamese pipes I'd be wondering if it was the left, right or both - nightmare :?

Far better to narrow it down :)

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Re: Sanction to test

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Mick D wrote:No - No - No

If I had Siamese pipes I'd be wondering if it was the left, right or both - nightmare :?

Far better to narrow it down :)

Regards Mick

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