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Title: Can any Brit Bike Buffs ID this old tank for me
Post by: AshimotoK0 on August 26, 2024, 08:35:20 AM

Possibly AJS ..dunno... got it with a load of old Honda parts.

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Title: Re: Can any Brit Bike Buffs ID this old tank for me
Post by: Orcade-Ian on August 26, 2024, 10:35:30 AM

Hi Ash,
Looks like AJS 16MS (or Matchless equivalent) and a mate has one that I did the engine/box/primary drive on very recently. He did the tinware and took photos, so I have emailed those pics and await an answer.

Ian

Forgot to say Johnny has the Matchless version, so he might know.

Title: Re: Can any Brit Bike Buffs ID this old tank for me
Post by: AshimotoK0 on August 26, 2024, 04:37:27 PM

Cheers Ian ... looking a bit like this new one :-

Matchless G9 G12 Petrol Tank made in India

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155452663274

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Title: Re: Can any Brit Bike Buffs ID this old tank for me
Post by: Orcade-Ian on August 26, 2024, 05:18:40 PM

Hi Ash,
Just had a message from the AJ guy here and he says it's the same as his 16MS as I thought.

Ian

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Title: Re: Can any Brit Bike Buffs ID this old tank for me
Post by: AshimotoK0 on August 26, 2024, 06:33:12 PM

Quote from: Orcade-Ian on August 26, 2024, 05:18:40 PM

Hi Ash,
Just had a message from the AJ guy here and he says it's the same as his 16MS as I thought.

Ian

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When I Googled that though Ian, the 16MS underside looked different but the Matchless one I posted looks identical. What do you reckon?

Title: Re: Can any Brit Bike Buffs ID this old tank for me
Post by: Orcade-Ian on August 26, 2024, 08:12:54 PM

Hi Ash,
Perhaps the twins and singles used the same tank?  Leslie is sure it's the same as his.

Ian