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Thanks Alf and Cliff for the quick response, The front lamp is indeed Lucas with lion on front. I know I paid quite a tadge a little too much for bike but had to have (it) one. I am nearly 50 know and still have schoolboy impulsiveness. I did see the more original orange ajs 250 trail on ebay but have decided on this one. I have recently bought the serrated footpegs, All important parts list and new old stock? rear light and rubber numberplate from AJS FB NB . Very good service indeed as received just 2 days after ordering. Sounds daft but my main problem is deciding which oil to use for the pre mix. Some say part synthetic others say bean oil like old castrol R . What to use and what ratio as a definite would be good for me to know. Also my thoughts on lack of printed knowledge ( not peoples Knowledge) I hope I have offended no one relates to the lack of material on either pre 74 or post 74 FB ajs specs for road trail/enduro bikes. I know realise that most people simply made there own version with bought in parts from either fb ajs or universal parts. many thanks for now, Back soon as I have to make a sandwich for the wife.....
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Cliff, although I'm not a big motocross follower, I always enjoy reading your posts, so keep them coming.
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Thanks Cliff, excellent reading as usual. I actually took my bike out for a short ride yesterday as a tester because it was quite sunny (and warm) for a change. Ha ha Even with bike boots on (road style) I have managed to bruise bottom of foot) The bike does now start easily now I have her (him??) sussed out. I have a pair of LOWA German army boots I reckon they may be tough enough to tackle the job but may be on the wrong side of the axis. Just kidding. My speedo is definitely the wrong model. As it shows in my guestimation 55 mph on clock when I reckon really it is around 45. The Worm gear drive for speedo is Smiths accessories. It does not have the ratio stamped on side but looks original or period for this bike. The side stand has a brazed lug on underside of frame that is quite neat and is probably the home made device, when some one converted for road use.
Well back to the ride
I did stall the bike consistently from start as I have forgotten how to ride a vintage 2 stroke after a while on riding docile ducati monster with good manners. Bit snatchy in 1st (clutch problem?) 2nd easy selected 3rd same as is the last cog. I found first 3 gears quite close ratio with number 4 very wide almost like an overdrive which was appreciated riding on public roads. I did attract quite a lot of attention due to the look and noise of the bike. Most looks seem to be nostalgic so ok by me. My friend has a silencer from an old maico, he reckons it will tame it a bit without losing power. So I have that to test yet. Yes it was GREAT fun.
Well worth it. Did I mention pulled like a train
My wife liked the sandwich, Looks like time to make another..
I think I had better start a new topic next time I post?
Well back to the ride
I did stall the bike consistently from start as I have forgotten how to ride a vintage 2 stroke after a while on riding docile ducati monster with good manners. Bit snatchy in 1st (clutch problem?) 2nd easy selected 3rd same as is the last cog. I found first 3 gears quite close ratio with number 4 very wide almost like an overdrive which was appreciated riding on public roads. I did attract quite a lot of attention due to the look and noise of the bike. Most looks seem to be nostalgic so ok by me. My friend has a silencer from an old maico, he reckons it will tame it a bit without losing power. So I have that to test yet. Yes it was GREAT fun.
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I think I had better start a new topic next time I post?
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Which taken at the flood............'
Which taken at the flood............'
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Thanks Cliff for the Great advice and posts. I will seek out the manual. I do have the parts list (original) I will post more photos early next week of things like side stand, speedo, speedo drive etc, as you mentioned it will always help other people along the way.
Spriddler I have one thing to say to you. MMMMM Matron... :
: In a kenneth williams style. Love the picture of Hattie Jaques. Funny enough my wife is a nurse but looks not a lot like hattie.
I wont make her a sandwich today as she is on shift at Bradford Royal. Thanks
see you all soon. Have a nice weekend. I have to work tommorow being a postman
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