Matchless 1961 G80S

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Ambrose
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Matchless 1961 G80S

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My son and I purchased this bike in March last year, which we are delighted with. An experienced Matchless/AJS owner described it as well restored and in excellent condition. We are trying to establish more about its pedigree, as there are certain conflicting details which need clarifying.
The frame number is A80913, which coincidentally is the same frame number as a G3 sold last year by Bonhams!
The engine number is 59/18 36845 which suggests that it is an AJS engine ? The gearbox number is M34283.
Would appreciate views on this.
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Re: Matchless 1961 G80S

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A dating certificate from the club is always a good starting point in identifying what you have. Its cheap and reliable
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Re: Matchless 1961 G80S

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alanengineer wrote: Its cheap and reliable
I am worth more than that ;)
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Re: Matchless 1961 G80S

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G15 Roy wrote:
alanengineer wrote: Its cheap and reliable
I am worth more than that ;)
Ok Roy, you are expensive and unreliable?? :D
Top tip - if it needs more than 2 bolts to hold it on, its probably important...
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