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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: Randy on February 07, 2006, 03:46:24 AM

Title: Need Help Identifing this bike
Post by: Randy on February 07, 2006, 03:46:24 AM

After running my own motorcycle shop for over 20 years and having to close in 2000 for medical reasons I now need to sell my inventory and cycles that were left.  
 
I need help identifing this Matchless, I believe it to be late 50's to Mid 60's.  
 
Frame # 12260
Engine# GS 955 or possibly G5 955


(http://www.members.cox.net/rpedersen1/images/Matchless1.JPG)

Title: Re: Need Help Identifing this bike
Post by: L.A.B. on February 07, 2006, 04:04:03 AM

The G5 from the engine would seem to identify it as a Matchless 348cc 'G5' model. This and the equivalent AJS 'Model 8' were produced from 1960-62, the '62 models having an improved breather and an inner roller main bearing fitted. The '62 Matchless model was also known as 'Matador' and the AJS as 'Senator'.

Title: Re: Need Help Identifing this bike
Post by: Randy on February 07, 2006, 08:04:12 PM

 :) Thanks for the quick response do you know af any place where I can check the frame number for the year it was built?

Randy

Title: Re: Need Help Identifing this bike
Post by: L.A.B. on February 08, 2006, 05:47:26 AM

I'm sure the AJS & Matchless Owners Club could give you more information?

http://www.jampot.com/