Lightweight 250 350

[Rob Harknett]

The first part of the engine number is the last 2 digits of the model year it was made. 58 = 1958. The second part tells the model e.g. G2 is 250 Matchless, 14 is 250 AJS. Engines are the same accept the badge named parts. Some 250's were CSR models e.g G2 CSR, some parts differed between the two models. Same applies to 350 G5 Matchless & 350 Mod 8 AJS. Many parts differ from the 250's. If you check you should find e.g. 250 wheels are 17" 350 wheels 18" After the year and model part of the engine number, follows a unique number for that engine only, like your 877*** number. Your engine will be the only one with that part of the complete engine number.
The model year production starts September 1st ending August 31st he following year. This was done by most motors , motor bikes etc. to get new models ready for the London shows usually held end of October beginning of November. So 1958 model started production Sept 1st 1957. So it would be possible to buy a 1958 model, late in 1957.

[Rob Harknett]

Maybe you should think about joining our club, to learn about your bike, get help etc. You only have a limited time on the forum as a guest.

[Peer1963]

So I got a late 58. Thanks for the reply. Im a member of the dutch AJS Matchless club. They dont have a forum.... So how long can I join this forum?

[Rob Harknett]

You can only discover if you have a late 1958 by checking your number, with the number series for that year.
Guest have limited access to the complete club website. Guest are limited to 90 days free access.

[Peer1963]

Got the engine cleaned and put it back in the frame. Searched for 17 inch tyres . Found them for 15 pound new........
Over 2 weeks Im on holiday to cornwall, is there a motorcycle museum shop or something to visit about brit bikes.....
Cheers peter from holland

[JAH]

Have a look Hawkins Motors in St Stephen near St Austell, the Peugeot garage though the showroom down the steps to a coffee bar and on your left collection of m/bikes.
Sorry I will not be around to show you as I am away up in London
Cheers JAH

[Peer1963]

Thank you, its just 14 miles up the road where I stay.
Thanks for the time you wanted to spent . Have a great time in London

[Peer1963]

Been to hawkins. Very nide people and loved the britbikes. Nice and clean and in very good condition.
I didntmwant to leave....hahaha. its a must if youre in cornwall

[Peer1963]

Found several 6v wipac coils. I believe they hard to find very rare. I now gonna put one on mine AJS thats for sure.