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Re: Sprung Matchless prototype

They might have thought that with rear suspension a sprung saddle was no longer needed...Ian

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Re: Sprung Matchless prototype

Ian Wright
They might have thought that with rear suspension a sprung saddle was no longer needed...Ian
Why is there a VELOCETTE Exhaust?

Re: Sprung Matchless prototype

the bike with the AJS engine m, what type of ajs engine is that, it has a different barrel and rocker cover set up than the topical G3L,
also note the horn behind the engine and regulator box in front of the carb. the suspension units look like a cut down version of the front forks, wonder if they still have the same spring/damper and oil set up, note oil drain screws.

Barry

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Re: Sprung Matchless prototype

It's quoted as a probable 500cc in O&M. The horn position is typical for AJS. Ron
AJ-2
AJS-1939-350cc

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Re: Sprung Matchless prototype

That head is interesting, seems as if the whole engine was built out of odds and ends.

It is BS that it signifies a 500cc, it shares feature with the G90 prewar head but looks to me to be offthe hicam Sunbeams made late 30s when Sunbeam owned by Matchless, who also did a 250 and 350 version. B series.

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