1960 ajs model 8

raljan · Post by **raljan** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 5:13 pm

I am trying to resurrect a lightweight model 8 from boxes of bits which the seller assures me are all complete. He also gave me a 1960 spares list supplied and photocopied by a well known motorcycle tech books firm. The problem is that whilst all the parts numbers are comprehensive the only drawings are of the engine, which is in one piece anyway ,the hubs and front forks.Does anyone know where I can obtain a more complete set of drawings?
Thanks

ajaygray · Post by **ajaygray** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 2:22 pm

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Biscuit · Post by **Biscuit** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 3:57 pm

I had a browse there Graham, couldn't find anything on Model 8, unless their similar to the lighweight 250's.

ajaygray · Post by **ajaygray** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:20 pm

I always thought that they were a bigger engine in the 250 frame. The swining arm and rear end looks identical.

Probably someone with far greater knowledge than I will know more. I will see if a guy who is rebuilding one turns up at the bike club tonight, and I'll ask him.

There's a model 8 in the photo's section to compare

Eric · Post by **Eric** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:31 pm

Looking in to Roy Bacons book I think it is a 350 cc version of the 250 lightweight or 348 cc to be precise. There are at least two photographs in his large book one of a 1961 on page 60 and a 1962 on page 200