A Brief History of AJS
J. Stevens & Co. was established by Joe Stevens in 1856 in Wedensfield,
Wolverhampton as a blacksmith works. He and his wife had nine children,
all of whom became involved in the business. Inspired by a Mitchel engine
of poor performance, by 1897 sons Harry and Joe had built an engine which
outperformed the American unit. It was immediately evident where the future
of the family business lay, and the Stevens Motor Manufacturing Company
of Wolverhampton was established in 1899. They originally built only engines
which were installed by other manufacturers, but by 1911 (or 1912) were
building their own machines.
The firm of Albert John Stevens was incorporated in 1909 and went on
to become one of the pillars of the British motorcycle industry, reaching
its peak in the 1920's and 30's. The name is derived from that of one of
the four brothers in the firm, Albert John, the only brother with two Christian
names.
By 1930 the firm held over 100 world records but like so many others
was experiencing financial hardship. In 1931 the Colliers group bought
AJS, and in 1938 AMC took over and badge engineered numerous Matchless-based
models. Postwar AJS racing machines included the wonderul 350cc 7R (the
orginal Boy Racer) and the Porcupine parallel twin. When Amalgamated Motorcycles
failed in 1966 the marque was bought by Manganese Bronze Holdings who formed
the Norton Villiers group. NV introduced two-stroke competition AJS machines
powered by Villiers Starmaker engines, and when
that company experienced difficulties in the early 1970s the AJS name was
acquired by Fluff Brown who moved the business to Hampshire in 1974.
Wed Feb 06 2008
caz14u<at>yahoo.com
Rebuilding a bike
AJS 1927
A friend died and left this bike to his son and we are going to rebuild
it however we need to know where to get parts and manuals
australia
Jan 30th 2008
Good morning,
I have now finished my model of the AJS 350 7R Boy Racer, a really
nice model to put together...
Listed under Scale Models
Fri Jan 11 2008
Blksystem<at>yahoo.com
Early 70's AJS 250 Stormer
AJS 250 Stormer
my ignition is not woking and i was wondering where i could locate
a coil, unless you have other ideas of what the problem may be... the coil
leads have continuity to each other but the positive lead to the spark
plug wire lead does not. Also, i am having trouble finding any identification
numbers on anything but the frame. a3563. what year do i have? or where
can i find other, more helpful, numbers
California
There may be some useful information here: Vintage
Motorcycle electrics
and here: serial number
information:
Sat Dec 29 2007
brianwallace<at>icon.co.za
Parts for a 1929 V twin AJS
M2
I am looking for an engine sprocket (22 teeth) and driving dog for
a 1929 V twin AJS. Can anyone help?
South Africa
Tue Nov 20 2007
jgregg<at>vip.net
1933 AJS 350
33/B6 153955 engine, 1352 frame
This has been in my cellar in boxes for 40 year. I just mocked it together
for some photos. What is shown is all I have of it. It was stripped down
I assume for racing?? The AJS gearbox was missing, but it came with a BSA
4 Speed Gear of about the same vintage which I have modified to mount to
the AJS frame.
As most of the electics are missing I have a couple of questions. I
assume it would have had a battery, but I don't see where it was mounted.
Can the dyno run lights without a battery? What is in the center of the
instrument panel? Is it supposed to be a horn button?
Is there supposed to be frame members that extend from the rear wheel
yokes under the gearbox to the crankcase?
British Columbia
Wed Nov 14 2007
jameswallrock<at>hotmail.com
ajs
1938..2 990 cc
I am searching for an engine for the above machine..can you help???
uk
Sun Oct 21 2007
bpurcell<at>optusnet.com.au
parts catalog
1935 18 500 ohv
Looking for any literature on 35/18 ajs
thanks
Brad
Aus
Tue Sep 11 2007
gordon.taylor<at>det.nsw.edu.au
1930 AJS
Required a set of front forks
Australia
Fri Sep 07 2007
PBRAAT<at>MOPP.NL
Crankcase
AJS 7R 1937/38/39
I am looking for a crankcase I have one but there are a lot of cracks
in
Netherland
..........
I have no pictures the engine is in parts.The motorcycle is complete
and is
a pre-war racer from 1937 but the crankcase is the same as 1938 and
1939
A.J.S. produce this bike in 1937 up to 1939.And it was the first 7R.
After
the war in 1948 AJS produce also a 7R the Boyracer.
Regards
Pieter Braat
Fri Jun 15 2007
poke_mann<at>hotmail.com
Price?
AJS 1954
I have a lead to purchase authentic 1954. I have searched the web but
unable to confirm selling or buying price. Can someone help?
My thanks in Advance
San Francisco, CA
The page on Motorcycle
Valuations may prove helpful.
Wed Jun 13 2007
smithcas<at>absamail.co.za
AJS Paint Colours
1965 18M
I live in South Africa and wouild like to paint my bike with AJS blue
and Birch grey. Are there paint codes for these 2 colours?
There are several sites which list paint codes
at Bikelinks:
http://www.dropbears.com/bikelinks/Services/Paint/
Whether any list AJS I cannot say.
Sat Apr 28 2007
pandrew74<at>westnet.com.au
AJS engine numbers
Hard-tail 500 single
I am working on a 500 single AJS, hard-tail of (assumedly) 1949/1950
vintage and would appreciate help de-ciphering the engine number which
is - 13999. This number is preceeded by the number 50/18, but stamped almost
like a fraction........does this indicate 1950/something?
Australia
The first two numbers give the year, 1950, and
18 the model, a 500cc OHV single. Ed.
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly, but unfortunately I don't have
any photos. The reason being, I'm a motorcycle mechanic 12 years out of
the game and had a bloke I know ask for some assistance with his AJS, being
the one I enquired about. Without stretching the friendship, could you
possibly point me in the right direction to get some information on some
of the standard service items like primary chain adjustment, ignition timing
gearbox oil type/quantity etc. I guess I'm really asking for help getting
a service manual........cheers, Drew.
No free downloadable ones listed as yet, but
some resources at least for AJS & Matchless singles here: Books
and Manuals
Fri Apr 27 2007
liamoore<at>eircom.net
AJS logbook.
1923 sport
i have for sale a good condition log registration book for this model.irish
no for county Kildare.regards Liam
ireland
Sat Mar 24 2007
panchocasellas
speedy.com.ar
Vendo
AJS 1000cc 1937
Restaurada, funcionando en perfectas condiciones.
Envío fotos por mail.
La Plata, Argentina
Robotrans: 1937 AJS 1000cc for sale. Restored,
running and in perfect condition. Email for photos.
Wed Mar 14 2007
Treefarmtexasdata.net
INFO AND PARTS NEEDED
1954 18S 1673C
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THE C AT THE END OF THE ENGINE # MEANS , I AM
LOOKING FOR THE BATTERY BOX AND MUDGAURDS
TEXAS
Tue Mar 06 2007
louismoore1aapt.net.au
Seeking information/parts
1929 AJS 350cc M4
I am looking for a kick starter,left hand footpeg, and a speedo for
a 1929 Ajs 350cc M4, and any other info for one. cheers.
Australia
Tue Feb 27 2007
bsa-m20libero.it
AJS 650cc model 31csr 1966
I am looking for those tank badges. Do you have them. The piture you
can use for your site.
Vicenza (Italy)
Fri Feb 16 2007
camerongsenet.com.au
motor wanted
AJS or Matchless 1000
I"m looking for a 1000 cc AJS or Matchless Vee Twin motor. Preferably
OHV but Sidevalve would do to make a "Special" or complete a rolling frame.
Depends on what I find. Year of motor not important but would prefer 1930's
to 1940 as most were made in this period.
Any help or leads greatly appreciated.
G Cameron
Fri Feb 16 2007
vkahnsbcglobal.net
Pictures of board tracks & wall of death
1923 AJS V-Twin Looking for pictures of board racing tracks in Australia
& New Zealand and later wall of death show rings. Can you tell me where
to find these on the internet. Thank you so very much.
Texas
Fri Feb 02 2007
wanemckinleyaol
AJS stormer/w villers starmaker engine ?
AJS stormer 250 eng.#D 9199
DEAR SIR would you please help me identify my ajs stormer 250
eng#D9199 frame#a453 is this the starmaker engine?I also have a Greeves
MX5 with a villers 250 engine,but i believe that this modle had a greeves
cylindar. did this modle also come with the starmaker?what is a good source
for parts?Thank you for your concideration wayne
florida usa
Sat Dec 23 2006
cbr_bsayahoo.co.in
confirmation of model
350cc
Hi,
i had just bought an AJS 350CC , with an engine no-47/16m5792
and chassic no-18863.
i hav no details aby the year of manufacturing etc.
it will be grt if u will confirm me following details.
year of manufacturing
model and any retored pics of this particular model.
thanx
Manwinder singh
india
Tue Dec 12 2006
woodhouse42<>btinternet
AJS
1929 AJS R7
I have a fully restored Believed ex works ??
lincolnshire
Tue Dec 05 2006
richardwaghorn.org.uk
private sale
ajs 250 (62), nsu 250 cc engine, suzuki 200
1 complete ajs 250 + another for spares. nsu supermax engine and gearbox.
suzuki 200 needs gasket set
hereford, uk
Tue Oct 31 2006
marcofumagalli.casa<>libero.it
AJS 350cc. 1924
AJS 350 Sport
Hallo, I write from Italy. I have found this AJS in France. Can you
help me to restore it? Can you send me notice, picture and data of this
model? I can tell you that is the number 40701
Milan
Tue Oct 24 2006
carmhallbigpond.net.au
Value of motor bike
AJS 1947 500 single motor
My daughter has AJS 1947 500 single motor bike in good condition, which
she wants to sell. Any idea of general price?
NSW,Australia
The page on Motorcycle
Valuations may prove helpful.
Mon Sep 11 2006
jt.andreassengmail
What model is my AJS 500?
Hi
I am purchasing a restauration object and I can't seem to figure out
the excact model and year the bike is. Hopefully you can help me with this.
The current owner has only stated that it is a 1946-48 AJS 500cc, but I
need more info on it. Can you help? See attached images.
With regards
John Tore Andreassen
Norway
Fri Sep 08 2006
dennisayatesaol
AJS 30CS
Hello,
I have inherited my fathers old AJS model 30CS motorcycle which he bought
new in 1956 but because of a growing family and the need for a car he stopped
using it in 1960, it is in excellent original condition with 16243 original
miles on the speedometer, the colour is pale blue and it has a rev counter,
detachable chrome headlamp, alloy mudguards and upswept siamese exhaust
system, a mechanic friend of mine spent a few hours checking everything
over such as the engine and gearbox oil and after fitting a new battery
and spark plugs the machine started and runs very well, I also have all
of the original paperwork and sales brochures for the machine, I would
be prepared to sell the motorcycle but have no idea of how much it is worth,
does anybody know?
Thanks,
Dennis.
Nottingham, England
Mon Aug 07 2006
THOMAS.HANSSONWFP.ORG
My new bike
AJS Chassis no A62347, engine no 5816MS33265
Can you help me identify the model year, engine size, etc. do
you know anything else about this machine? I bought it in Uganda
a while ago...
Dakar Senegal
I believe your machine is an AJS Model 18 of
around 1956 vintage, although I am going on appearances only and cannot
verify that from the serial numbers.
Sat Aug 05 2006
jue3003yahoo
AJS 1953
I just bought AJS 1953 and it needs a lot of replacement such as fork,
carburetor, etc. Where can I buy the parts? Is there any parts catalog
for this particular bike? FYI, I live in Bali - INdonesia. Thanks
Wed Jul 05 2006
brushlineaol
AJS motorcycle
1947 16M 350? single
i have a 1947 ajs..model 16M..i believe it to be a 350 single..engine
appears to be good..electrics are missing..backing plate on points is not
good..any thoughts as to replacements electrics??..anyone know the horepower
of a 16M??...many thanks for any info on this model
blacklick ohio..usa
Mon Jun 12 2006
m.joninkwxs.nl
Parts wanted AJS K4, 1928
Hello,
In order to restore a K4, I'm looking for the following parts; fork,
top and bottom yoke and handlebar.
Thanks in advance, Martin (Holland)
Emmen, The Netherlands
Mon May 22 2006
takka22000yahoo.com.au
ajs v twins
29-32 v- twins
can someone identify this ajs twin please am contemplating buying it!!
douglas from oz!
nagambie
What is the engine number? Ed.
Sat May 20 2006
bkeeversmpx.com.au
Bikes for sale K10- M7
AJS
Just have a question is it possible to advertise bikes for sale in
the UK and which magazine would be the best one, I have a 1927 K10 and
a 1929 M7 your help would be appreciated Thanks
The Publications
section of Bikelinks lists auctions, classifieds and magazines. I'm
sure you'll find what you need there. Ed.
Mon May 15 2006
hringbluewin.ch
Technical Information
AJS / 20
I'm looking for spare parts catalogue and shop manual for AJS model
20
Switzerland
Mon May 01 2006
peterkennardaol
a j s motorcyclas
did ajs have a factory in london. and do you have an adress for it
as one of my relatives used to work there.thank you
Some time after 1931 AJS was acquired by the
London-based Matchless concern, and the motorcycles were advertised as
AJS London. Ed.
Sun Apr 23 2006
raimo.ekmankolumbus.fi
Parts wanted
AJS M4 350 sv 1929
Hello, Looking for petrol tank, wheels, gearbox + small parts for this
rareness. I have some parts to swap for other M 1929 models, also Matchless
parts.
Kind regards, Raimo
Lahti, Finland
..................
Many thanks for your help.
Ajs M4 1929 is very rare, as much I know, there are three examples
survived. Only photograph I know about complete bike is from Goulburn Valley
Motor Vehicle Drivers Club Inc. I don´t have their permission to
use the photo, but you can find it: http://www.gvmvdc.org.au/images/dubphotos/images/1929_AJS_M4.jpg
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I have some traditional photos of these parts I already have (frame,
girders, engine, oil tank etc.), but I wonder, if they are of any help.
Best regards,
Raimo
Sun Apr 09 2006
FROGGIE69BTOPENWORLD
ajs spring twin?
spring twin or jam pot?
i am a little confused, my father had ajs spring twin or is it
springer twin? was there a jam pot model?
i think they were around 1965 ish, can you clarify what
model they might of been, and cc etc as he always siid when he was alive
that if i saw one he wanted another, now i want to see what he craved for,
and retrace a route he took to spain and back in the 60s and also the tt.are
there any clubs im in the north east .thanks in antisipation John
FROGGIE69BTOPENWORLD
MIDDLESBOROUGH
The terms "Spring Twin" and "Jampot" refer to
the rear suspension. the latter being the user-adopted reference to the
rather bulky rear suspension units on the early swing-arm models. Spring
Twin was, I believe, a factory term for sprung heel models of the post-war
era, and will appear in advertising pages listed in the AJS
gallery later this year.
Sun Apr 02 2006
graham.woods3ntlworld
AJS 1951 500cc Single Handbook
Recently purchased but no handbook. Can any one help? Will buy at a
reasonable cost
London
Tue Mar 21 2006
james.davisonetel.net
AJS 18S 500cc SINGLE 1955
Can you please tell me the weight pfn the above madel.
Many thanks
J.E.Davis
34 Arden Mhor Pinner HA5 2HR
Mon Mar 20 2006
therockcarvercox.net
AJS 1951? bike
Have been given an AJS basketcase, found the following numbers on her,
am looking to identify the model, year, any info would be greatly appreciated.
51 18s 16581
The first two numbers give the year, 1951, and
18S the model, a 500cc OHV single. Ed.
Sun Jan 22 2006
thenovaisfamilyhotmail
AJS - 500 cc - Single.
Woul you please send me cataloge of partes. I need yo restore my AJS.
Thank you for your co-operation.
A. Novais
Tue Dec 20 2005
dhutchingsshaw.ca
1929 AJS Restoration Project
We are looking for information in regards to the 1929 AJS as we are
possibly going to try to restore one. Pictures, specs, etc would be helpful.
Contacts would help too.
Sat Dec 03 2005
antleject.co.za
1946 AJS 350cc
I am about to buy this bike but need to get some spares ie a magneto
or generator so the lights can work , Also was this motorcycle ever built
with a pillion seat ? Help Help
Anthony Leontsinis
Tue Oct 25 2005
arne.rudbackorebro.se
AJS 1000cc
Is there anyone who owns V-twin AJS motorcycles between 1928- 1932
who would like to contact me. I have a few and a lot of questions!
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I own a lot of AJS Motorcycles. Therefore i am naturally looking for
missing parts. For instance i am missing the gastank for the 1931-32
1000 cc. I also wonder if there is anyone who makes the footboards for
these big bikes. Where is it possible to get the right kneegrips
of the 1929 pattern (upswept upper part). I need at least 10 pairs.
When did the factory change from gas light to electric lighting. Bikes
imported to Sweden got equipped with Bosch
lights and magdyno and even a Bosch horn. Does anyone have te
adress to the company Or the guy in Tjecoslovakia who make those replika
front and rear lights and horns.
Hälsningar (Greetings)
Arne Rudback, vaktmästare
070- 218 69 69
Fri Aug 26 2005
mutchfamgcmuni.net
AJS Dirt bike
I found a AJS dirt bike serial # 0700349/444 would you have any iformation
and value thank you Ken
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