1952 AJS Model 20, 500cc twin

[Rosy]

On the D.R.Classic web site there is a rather nice 1952 AJS Model 20, 500cc twin but I notice there is no sidecar lug or head steady lug, the head steady being a bracket. The comment list the frame & engine as original, I don't question that, I am wondering if a frame would leave the factory like that or would some previous owner have de-lugged it for some reason?

[ajscomboman]

Original I suspect as there were none, the head steady arrangement for early twins was a clamp and 2 bracket arrangement before moving to a cast lug.
Richard Gaunt knows his AMC stuff very well and if its advertised as original you can bet your boots it is. He's no shark.

[alanengineer]

look in the parts book, it shows the head steady arrangement

[Rosy]

That is such a nice bike, I looked at library photo's and images and couldn't find another that was without a sidecar lug or head steady lug. I came across a 1950s 500 cs single with no Sidecar lug, but no twins. I'm just curious I'm certainly not doubting anyone. Back in the early 60s I would rather shamelessly admit to de-lugging a few of these machines.

[peter ranson]

For 1952 there was no sidecar lug and the twin head steady was clamped to the front downtube with two separate stays. So it sounds like its right. I you search in the pictures file you will find a picture of my unrestored 1952 Mod 20.