Model X Frame

wilko · Post by **wilko** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:27 am

Anyonein the whole world willing to part with a Model X frame for a '37 to '39 Matchless? (fat chance) but i've got to ask. I'm in Oz. Douglas [IMG]http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg3/ ... -38-01.jpg[/IMG]

TommoT · Post by **TommoT** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:04 am

I have the frame, but would like the other bits ! Just kiddin', but I know the guy who owns the one in the picture, and strangely enough he doesn't want to sell any part of it

wilko · Post by **wilko** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:06 am

But i'll bet he knows where there's one hiding!! Thanks Tommo i forget where i even found that piccy!! douglas

Biscuit · Post by **Biscuit** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:14 am

That has an AMC gearbox!

wilko · Post by **wilko** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:19 am

wilko · Post by **wilko** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:21 am

Well spotted Biscuit!! I guess i'd be a bit more subtle if i was lashing one together. But really the main ingredients to me at the moment are motor & frame! douglas

TommoT · Post by **TommoT** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 5:07 pm

Quite right Alan, this person uses his X a lot and switched to an AMC box for better gear selection and better spares availability. He has the origanal box, would that be a BAP or CP? He made other upgrades, as he sees them, like the external oil filter also seen in the picture.

I know your view of the AMC box, but it has a slick shifting action and precise movements. The B52 box is also a fine gearbox, though slightly slower in shifting action, I think it gives the rider better feedback on what is going on in there! And slick shifting is possible with the correct rider in the seat! Edited by - TommoT on 10 Feb 2008 5:07:36 PM

56G80S · Post by **56G80S** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:13 pm

Can't remember what model it was that he rode, but seeing the v twin, well used, reminded me of reading Basil Chilver's exploits in the Jampot.

Good luck getting the frame, I'm jealous of your (I hope) impending opportunity.

Johnny B