Rigid Frame Query...

Information relating to the Matchless G80 or AJS Model 18 500cc Heavyweight.
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This is a 1955 heavyweight frame. This type of frame is built only for 1955 models! Here's a picture ... You have the frame number at the saddle.With the number you will find the exact model

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Brochure 1955, may be in archives,
AJS 1955 Brochure Competition.jpg
AJS 1955 Brochure M18.jpg
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I search same catalogue (copy) but Matchless.
If everyone have...
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The bikes seen had rigid rear end, the topic frame is swinging arm. Frame number will ID if road or comp model.
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rudelan wrote:I search same catalogue (copy) but Matchless.
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http://archives.jampot.dk/promotional/S ... French.pdf
French Matchless 55 version archives.
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Thanks Rob, the thread had started discussing a rigid project, I missed the change!
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Ashampoo_Snap_05 February 2019_22h07m54s_002_.jpg
Ashampoo_Snap_05 February 2019_22h07m31s_001_.jpg
Still no frame number to ID what model the frame in question its for.
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