Bike identification
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Bike identification
Can anyone assist in identifying the model and year please?
My best guess is a 1953 Model 20, but I note it has the torpedo lights on the front headlamp (1954) and a narrow width front hub.
Also not sure about the high capacity oil pump casing.... possible added afterwards?
My best guess is a 1953 Model 20, but I note it has the torpedo lights on the front headlamp (1954) and a narrow width front hub.
Also not sure about the high capacity oil pump casing.... possible added afterwards?
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Re: Bike identification
I'm going for 1951. CP gearbox, plate tank badges make it '51. The side lights are not Lucas torpedo. All AJS twins had those bulges over the oilpumps, so not high capacity.
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Re: Bike identification
Jampots and 4 bolt fixings to the rocker covers are also a good clue to being 51
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Re: Bike identification
I'm for 51 as well.
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Re: Bike identification
Previous photo evidence of my ignorance of twins removed.
Here's a sales brochure pic of a '51.......
Here's a sales brochure pic of a '51.......
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Re: Bike identification
My guess is it's an AJS!
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Re: Bike identification
It has a Durban, South Africa registration number.
Not sure what the pendant on the front is for.
There is a 1951 licence disc on lh fork and 3rd party insurance disc for 51/52 on rh fork.
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Not sure what the pendant on the front is for.
There is a 1951 licence disc on lh fork and 3rd party insurance disc for 51/52 on rh fork.
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Re: Bike identification
Tut tut, Nev you should know Ray's is a 52 model! Gearbox gives it away and the bottom sliders aren't painted, Tank badges are 52.SPRIDDLER wrote:Here's a '51 Model 20 from the sales brochure........(with a chromed tank )
and one in the flesh.....
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The photo appears to have a dual seat though....?
Sorry - just seen the optional pillion pad as in this photo:
http://www.jampot.com/pic_display.asp?id=164
Sorry - just seen the optional pillion pad as in this photo:
http://www.jampot.com/pic_display.asp?id=164
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That fits the story - the picture has been supplied by the grandson of the rider and his family is based in South Africa.robcurrie wrote:It has a Durban, South Africa registration number.
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