My sons "new" AJS Model 20

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Daveinater wrote: You both mentioned I'd probably need a new screw for the band. You mention BA screw. Are these British threads? Will I have an issue finding a screw here in the US that will work? (May be the dumb question of the day, but worth asking).

Dave
Dave, the threadform is British Association (BA) widely used on electrical equipment. I think it was used in the US too. Unless you are a purist I suppose you could fit a suitable metric equivalent but the nut is square and holds against the band making it a little easier to fit.

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Daveinater wrote: ....I'm a "researcher" and ask lots of questions. (My wife says I ask too many. :? )
Well who else could you ask who's always right? ;)
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SPRIDDLER wrote:
Daveinater wrote: ....I'm a "researcher" and ask lots of questions. (My wife says I ask too many. :? )
Well who else could you ask who's always right? ;)
I do try my best Sprid , but not always right ;)
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Monkeys flew spacecraft before humans :shock:

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G15 Roy wrote:
SPRIDDLER wrote:
Daveinater wrote: ....I'm a "researcher" and ask lots of questions. (My wife says I ask too many. :? )
Well who else could you ask who's always right? ;)
I do try my best Sprid , but not always right ;)
At your prices it's cheaper to have a wife.
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:o :o :o
Keep shiny side up.

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Hello Dave,
for a suitable reset knob on the speedo, you can try Gagg & Sons, in Nottingham.
Kind regards.
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The club has the longer ones:

900737 SMITHS;SPEEDO TRIP CABLE 8 5/16

Smiths Speedo Trip Cable. 8 5/16" Long.

Price : £6.00 each Other currencies

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It's a lovely story and I'm jealous of your acquisition. Although my AMC products have all been singles.

Just make sure the boy learns how to ride it right - something I'm still doing.

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Re: My sons "new" AJS Model 20

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Thank you Johnny! He is a skilled dirt biker and has ridden my street bike a fair bit. He is also taking the Harley Davidson new rider course next weekend. Of course, the change in gear and brake levers will be a challenge for him, but he's up to it. The good news is....he's always been a great kid, very respectful, on a scholarship in college, and a great guy. I think that's why his Grandfather wanted him to have the bike. :-)
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