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My "brand new" 1953 18

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This is my entry to the world of Classic British bikes. Always dreamt of a Triumph or BSA until i saw a 1953 Matchless G3L. There was no other bike for me from that point on. Mind you it looked "brand newer" than the one I ended up with, minor detail!
I have noticed many of you comment something like "I hope you’re not going to restore her" or "over restore" on other members bikes. My intention is to shine her up a bit so she doesn’t look too shabby, make sure the mechanics are working and then: RIDE.
Was wondering if there are any tips on "non-restoration"??
Unfortunately I broke my foot 2 days after picking it up, so now I am trapped inside with leg up, while the AJS is in the garage with leg down &59;)

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26 Apr 2010

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By Tommy Jensen
26 Apr 2010

she gonna be a beauty when you get her cleaned up "Magic"

By alanjennings
28 Apr 2010

Sorry about your "foot"-I like to see a little "dribble" under neath a bike-see the look on the faces of "jap" bike riders!

By GDPR removal 96881
29 Apr 2010

the way to find them. WD 40 on a rag will work wonders

By RFW703
01 May 2010

I have a rusty original 58 g80s. I have been using wd40 but have recently tried some castrol under water grease. It really sticks. Great for my rims. The only down side is that it is black and can show on chrome if applied too thick.

By bjork
02 Jan 2011

Agree about keeping it original- It would be a crime not too! I oily rag my bikes with either Duck Oil or ACF50, whichever is to hand. The ACF is best by miles but costs a lot more. Grease attracts a lot more dirt and makes the bike look tatty, I think.

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