Good video. I agree with keeping excess oiling to a minimum. Wiping off every trace of spill and removing seepage. Oil sucks dust like a magnet.That very quickly becomes grinding paste.
Thanks for the "fuel tab lesson"! I have some old ones under the bench and a little box of New corcs but never understood how to open the tabs and change the corcs.
Thanks SO MUCH for the very clear video. I've just bought my first British bike, a Matchless G3, and was wondering how to do these things. I've downloaded the manual but the video is a great help
What a novelty -grease nipples on moving metal parts! You are very thorough. And your extra work adding explanatory captions to your videos also reflects your quality work. Ronn
Haven't seen one of these in ages, great job on the petcocks, oil filter and all, nice to see the inside is still clean, the primary chain having a good bath. This looks like it's all coming together. Thanks for showing!
Nothing like a 'little fettle' in the morning while enjoying a cup or two of tea. .. 🤣😂 Getting close to a 'start up' 👍 Thanks as always for sharing Mike. atvb t ..
Great video Mike I enjoyed it. By Jove those old Brit bikes were built to last with all those greasing and oiling points. 6 volt electrics can be sketchy as every connection has to be tip-top. A lot of old bikes get converted to 12 volt as my old T20 Tiger Cub did. Keep 'em coming owd son... I never miss a post!
Thank you very much Bob! Hope all is well. Yes, I still have 6 V systems on a few of my bikes and they seem to do OK, but I’ve switched to LED lights on most of them.
Excellent clip as usual. I've just been finding out about the very last of the Model 18's, with the shorter stroke engine, wider hubs, different forks etc.
Great video, I enjoyed it a lot. Clever trick with the knotted bungee cord, I'll be stealing that. You do good work, Mike. October 7-9, your seats in the shade are reserved.
That bike is really cool. Can't wait to see you take it for a spin. The brake light seems pretty good for 6v. I recently converted my 64 Triumph from 6v to 12v because I had a hard time seeing when the brake light was coming on when I was riding in bright sunlight. I had to get a new rotor and stator anyway, so it didn't make sense to keep it 6v.
Thanks Mike for the video and a reminder for me having a look for the oil in my Commando swing arm . I will also use the photo of the Lucas factory at nightshift as a Whatsapp profile picture 🤣
Pleased to see correct use of 140 grade in the swinging arm pivot, Commando knowledge coming in handy. Those switches are prone to malady of verdigris and lack of regular use like the horn switch.
Excellent video Mike. I've just started building a Matchless G80 / AJS M18 ( Don't know which as I'm just working on the frame ). Do you know anyone who supplies the primary drive tinwork please ? Thanks a lot, Colin, UK.
Hi Colin, here are a few links from my friend that I hope will be helpful. Cheers, Mike boaspares.com www.amcclassicspares.com www.petersclassicbikeparts.nl www.classicbikeshop.co.uk www.kettering-classics.com/store/comersus_listCategoriesAndProducts.asp www.matchlessclueless.com www.jampot.com www.vintage-motorcycle.com/en/parts www.amoc-parts.com//store/comersus_listCategoriesAndProducts.asp
Thank you dear sir for answering! Your tips and information are valuable! But however, I can't find a video about the maintenance and the emptying of the fork nor for another matchless either! If you have any information on this subject, it would obviously be very appreciable!! Friendship from Belgium!!
Do you have a list of oils and grease use on your video? I am trying to learn about this motorcycles I just got an 1946 AJS and I am trying to make a list of what I will need any help will be greatly appreciated. My engine number is 46/18 Thanks
Good video. I agree with keeping excess oiling to a minimum. Wiping off every trace of spill and removing seepage. Oil sucks dust like a magnet.That very quickly becomes grinding paste.
Thanks Mike it's always relaxing watching you do a bit of maintenance
Thanks Kevin. Glad you enjoyed it!
The filter "ooh indeed". But what a lovely old machine getting proper maintenance. Well done mate.
Love the picture of the Lucas factory. Showing one's age if you understand the joke. I'm really enjoying this project.
Thanks for the "fuel tab lesson"! I have some old ones under the bench and a little box of New corcs but never understood how to open the tabs and change the corcs.
Hello Mike Magnifique bravo félicitations
Salut and merci, Gilles!
Thanks SO MUCH for the very clear video. I've just bought my first British bike, a Matchless G3, and was wondering how to do these things. I've downloaded the manual but the video is a great help
Many thanks for your kind note! Best of luck with your Matchless. They are lovely bikes!
What a novelty -grease nipples on moving metal parts! You are very thorough. And your extra work adding explanatory captions to your videos also reflects your quality work. Ronn
Haven't seen one of these in ages, great job on the petcocks, oil filter and all, nice to see the inside is still clean, the primary chain having a good bath. This looks like it's all coming together. Thanks for showing!
“ Mike have you seen my clean washing “ 😯🤫 😂 Ray 🇬🇧
Great watch. I used to have the same model here in New Zealand about c1974ish 🙂
Many thanks for your comment, John. Best wishes, Mike.
Thanks Mike. I really enjoy your content. Watching encourages, challenges me to get out there and work on one of the bikes...
Thanks a lot Daniel. I’m glad you like the videos. Hopefully I’ve got many more to come. Best wishes
Nothing like a 'little fettle' in the morning while enjoying a cup or two of tea. .. 🤣😂
Getting close to a 'start up' 👍 Thanks as always for sharing Mike. atvb t ..
Thanks Mike!
The good times when bikes had greasers for a perfect maintenance ! 😉👍
Hey,Mike,again a so nice video, especially the picture of the “ lucas-prince of darkness- factory… I love that… great! Greetings Manfred
Thanks Manfred! You too!
Nice job and yet another week of suspense 😃
Nice relaxing start to the day, watching somebody else working ☕️
Be good Mike 👍🏻
😉 sorry for the suspense David... I hope it will be worth it next Sunday morning 😉😉
Great video Mike I enjoyed it. By Jove those old Brit bikes were built to last with all those greasing and oiling points. 6 volt electrics can be sketchy as every connection has to be tip-top. A lot of old bikes get converted to 12 volt as my old T20 Tiger Cub did. Keep 'em coming owd son... I never miss a post!
Thank you very much Bob! Hope all is well. Yes, I still have 6 V systems on a few of my bikes and they seem to do OK, but I’ve switched to LED lights on most of them.
Excellent clip as usual. I've just been finding out about the very last of the Model 18's, with the shorter stroke engine, wider hubs, different forks etc.
Good job Mike!!! Pls do a vedio on the electrics of the mag- dyno motorcycles , someday!!!
The Lucas factory pic was great! Might be good advice to avoid the night shift parts. Thanks!
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Great video, I enjoyed it a lot. Clever trick with the knotted bungee cord, I'll be stealing that. You do good work, Mike. October 7-9, your seats in the shade are reserved.
😉Thank you Rod! Hope all is well. Best wishes, Mike
Mike, John Healy sells a magic aerospace lube for the tap corks. Makes them last a long long time.
Thanks very much Hillary for the tip. I will pass it along to the owner. Best wishes, Mike
That bike is really cool. Can't wait to see you take it for a spin. The brake light seems pretty good for 6v. I recently converted my 64 Triumph from 6v to 12v because I had a hard time seeing when the brake light was coming on when I was riding in bright sunlight. I had to get a new rotor and stator anyway, so it didn't make sense to keep it 6v.
Thanks Dave. Yes, I was surprised to see how strong the bulbs were. Best wishes
Thanks Mike for the video and a reminder for me having a look for the oil in my Commando swing arm . I will also use the photo of the Lucas factory at nightshift as a Whatsapp profile picture 🤣
Beautiful bike Mike . The headlight switch on my BSA is similar if not same switch ,they are temperamental.
Great work👍
Pleased to see correct use of 140 grade in the swinging arm pivot, Commando knowledge coming in handy. Those switches are prone to malady of verdigris and lack of regular use like the horn switch.
verdigris, I had to look it up. What an absolutely fitting adjective for the encrustation on those old electrical parts etc.
Nice video,brought back memories,God modern bikes are so boring now😉
Nice job, I am going to start the restoration of a bsa 20, I hope you can help me if I have any questions, thanks
That oil filter cover looks just like a tappet cover they used on about a zillion Honda models.
When you clean the oil tank, its a good idea to flush it out with degreaser, then flush that with petrol. Once dry top up with oil, happy days. 🤪
I'm very surprised that these parts are still available for such an obscure (but pretty cool) old AJS.
Thanks a lot Don. The parts seem to be reasonably available, especially the more common consumable parts. Best wishes
Excellent video Mike. I've just started building a Matchless G80 / AJS M18 ( Don't know which as I'm just working on the frame ). Do you know anyone who supplies the primary drive tinwork please ? Thanks a lot, Colin, UK.
Hi Colin, here are a few links from my friend that I hope will be helpful. Cheers, Mike
boaspares.com
www.amcclassicspares.com
www.petersclassicbikeparts.nl
www.classicbikeshop.co.uk
www.kettering-classics.com/store/comersus_listCategoriesAndProducts.asp
www.matchlessclueless.com
www.jampot.com
www.vintage-motorcycle.com/en/parts
www.amoc-parts.com//store/comersus_listCategoriesAndProducts.asp
I'm not sure that Lucas "King of the Road" battery box is correct. I think it's supposed to be the Lucas "Prince of Darkness" version.
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Hola quiero saber si lleva junta de aceite la salida de la bomba de aceite de la ajs 500 y como es . Muchas gracias saludos desde Argentina
Hello thank you for your video but please could you tell me if it is the same work for A Matchless G11 CSR please ?? Thank you !!
Hi, yes the servicing should be very similar on a twin! The G11 CSR is a wonderful bike. Best wishes, Mike
Thank you dear sir for answering! Your tips and information are valuable! But however, I can't find a video about the maintenance and the emptying of the fork nor for another matchless either! If you have any information on this subject, it would obviously be very appreciable!! Friendship from Belgium!!
Hello My question is, are 1953 16MS STEM, FOR FORK CROWN compatible with 14csr STEM, FOR FORK CROWN ?
Do you have a list of oils and grease use on your video? I am trying to learn about this motorcycles I just got an 1946 AJS and I am trying to make a list of what I will need any help will be greatly appreciated. My engine number is 46/18
Thanks
Too bad we've nearly universally lost the great convenience of grease fittings.
I realy enjoy this project, thank you for the effort. But Lukas is not "King of the Road" it is "The prince of darkness".. ;o)
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Reply b4( NOT SHOWING)My Dad Korea 56' got 1 photo of him astride this AJS 500 ..lol