A Brief History of the Marque: Matchless
The Collier brothers built their first machine in 1899, and by 1907
were winning at the Isle of Man TT races. Following a second place in 1908,
they won again in 1909 and 1910. After WWI production resumed using
engines from both JAP and MAG.
Tue Mar 04 2008
Podgeybrit<at>aol.com
Petcocks
1956 matchless G11 twin
I'm looking for the petcocks & I beleave the thread to be 1/8 british
pipe.I would like all the nut's & washers to suite Thanks for any help
Seattle
Tue Feb 26 2008
snowman910<at>ec.rr.com
What does CSR stand for?
Matchless G12CSR
Can you tell me what the CSR in the Matchless model numbers stands
for? It must be an acronym for something.
NC, USA
Thu Jan 24 2008
michaelkish<at>hotmail.com
Motor Cycle
Matchless 1955 - 550 twin
This was my first bike in 1969 at the age of 17. I found it in an auto
scrap yard and bought it for 200 dollars. I drove it through the back roads
around London Ontario.
Did all my own engine work and painting.
Loved the bike but I sold it for a car, winters are cold in Ontario.
Ontario Canada
I think it's probably a 500 twin - my own first
bike was a Matchless G11 600cc of 1959 vintage. Ed.
Matchless_1955_500_Twin_Ontario.jpg will be posted shortly.
Mon Jan 14 2008
joakim<at>birgander.org
Matchless R/S
Matchless R/S 250 cc 1928
Hi, does my wife and her Matchless R/S 250 cc Ladies Bike from 1928
fit in the library?
BRG Joakim Birgander, Sweden
Sweden
Sat Jan 05 2008
grant.beeden<at>ntlworld.com
Matchless G9 650 twin
Please could you tell me if matchless made a 1959 G9 650 twin, I have
one in perfect condition but i am having trouble finding out any thing
about it.
Grant
London
The G9 is a 500cc twin, the G12 is 650cc. It's
highly likely that a 650 motor will fit directly into the 500 frame, so
that may be what you have - a G9 with a 650 motor. I had a G11 with a G12
motor in the late 1960s. Ed.
Sun Dec 30 2007
lucas500<at>optusnet.com.au
Matchless Motorcycles
1952 500cc G9 Super Clubman
Just looking at your site, thought you might like some more photographs.
Sydney, Australia
Sun Dec 30 2007
Matchless Motorcycles
Matchless 1954 G3LS 350cc
Just another photograph for your site.
Sydney Australia
Thu Dec 27 2007
fabrizio.vignali<at>gmail.com
MATCHLESS
matchless 62 500cc 1 cil.
Hi, it´s been more than 2 years that I own this ride, and I am
not sure yet of the model.
It is 500cc, 1962, one cylinder, but I would like, if anybody knows,
to know the exact model.
Thanks!!
Tue Oct 09 2007
tanu_699<at>yahoo.co.in
Spears for G3L
Matchless G3L ,1956
Need spears for matchless G3L
Ludhiana,Punjab,India
Sun Oct 07 2007
tanu_699<at>yahooo.co.in
Having problem with the spare parts
matchless solo 1956, engine no.56/G3L/31101
I am owning matchless solo 1956,engine no. 56/G3L/31101,Hp-3.5 &
chaise no.4135.I am facing problem with the spare parts so please kindly
help me
Sun Sep 02 2007
asitlingers<at>sbcglobal.net
what model is this?
hello,
i came across an image of a matchless motorcycle.I am so in love
with this bike.attached is the picture.could you tell me what model this
is and the year.my goal is to own this bike..thanks so much means alot..sincerely
david
usa,ca
Sat Aug 04 2007
bluewhalede<at>yahoo.com
1936matchless 90g superclub
What is current value
bike is in pristine condition
Florida USA
Our page on Motorcycle
Prices may help with evaluation. Ed.
Wed Jun 06 2007
joelle.talbot<at>yahoo.fr
moteur de matchess 500 cc de 1952
sauriez vous me renseigner ou je trouverais bien de la documentation
pour refaire le moteur
Tue May 22 2007
cbr_bsa<at>yahoo.co.in
modification
g3l 1941
hi,
i had just brought G3L , and i had also able to source the grider fork
of matchless.
can i remove the telescopic forks from my G3L and put grider fork.i
also need to know that is their any changes between the two models
( telescopuc and grider )
india
Mon Jun 04 2007
sehret<at>bigpond.net.au
Shelsley Walsh Matchless
I am looking for any reference in offical publications of the production
of a very limited number of Shelsley Walsh Matchless'. Any in formation
you could provide would be appreciated
Fri Jun 01 2007
startreacle<at>hotmail.com
manual , information
Matchless 1928 single 5oocc
I am looking for a manual or information for the above machine can
anyone help plese also a saddle ?Mny thanks
uk
Information on books, manuals and wiring diagrams
here: http://www.cybermotorcycle.com/books_manuals.htm
Fri Jun 01 2007
kapiljolly<at>rediffmail.com
Help Restoring
1941 G3LE1
Hi. I have just got my hands on a 1941 Matchless 3GL. There is no way
I can figure out the original color but I see traces of black paint. Did
this bike ever come in Black? I would appreciate it if I could get a few
pictures and details to restore my bike. I also Have a feeling there is
a crack in the chamber. Is it possible to get a chamber? I'm in India.
Please help. It would be highly appreciated.
India
Sun Apr 01 2007
asyaorhon
kktc.net
What year
We are working on a Matchless. We do not know what year it is. Some
say 1942. Can you please help? The number on the left engine side is 321
1802 and on the cylinder bottom is 011032. Where would the frame number
be?
regards,
asya
Turkey
We have very limited information on this page
about Motorcycle Serial Numbers.
Thu Mar 29 2007
unioncycyahoo
Identity ?
Matchless G80S ??? Year ???
Just got a basket case & dont know what it is.
engine # is B6G80S28997.
Havent looked for frame #s
yet. Trying to decide fix/no fix. Thanks Sam
Texas USA
Wed Mar 14 2007
twoKsmashrepairsbigpond
Motorcycle
1947 Matchless G80
We are looking for a manual for the above to restoration.
Australia
................
I have attached photos of bike -
012559 - Frame No
Jonno thinks the first digit above could me either 0 or M or AJS symbol.
48/G80 6524B - Engine No:
45 G8L E1 - Head No:
4263LFF17- number on front forks underneath where headlight goes.Hope
this
helps. regards Tric
Tue Jan 30 2007
techphonecom.co.za
Frame and Engine
1954 Matchless Frame No.80143 Engine No.5416MS22061
I have purchased a Matchless 1954 model, engine number and frame number
listed above. Please could you confirm if this frame and engine number
are the correct/matching set. Could you also confirm if this Matchless
had a single seat or the full seat. It would be greatly appreciated
if a colour picture could be e-mailed to me, as my dad and I are very eager
to start the restoration of this Matchless, but we are not sure of exactly
what we need. Thanking you in anticipation.
South Africa
Thu Nov 30 2006
luisfsaldaune.net.co
Matchless G - 9 1.954
I found a Matchless with Frame No. A17460 and engine No.G9 22037. Can
you tell me what year is? How many was made? and all the information you
can help me. Thanks
Colombia. South America
....
Thanks for your answer, I really appriciate all you can help me, I
lived in Colombia South America and find something for this bike down here
is really hard, I send you the picture of the bike, this is the way I found
it. Thanks. Luis
Tue Oct 10 2006
stanley.hearne1btinternet
Matchless wheels
C, CS, X3 or XR3
I'm looking for complete wheels or hubs can anyone please help. I'll
collect from anywhere in Europe.
England
Fri Oct 06 2006
fabrizio.vignaligmail
NEED A 500 CC SINGLE PISTON
MATCHLESS G80 1962
Hi, I am in search of a piston for my Matchless 1962 single, 500 cc.
Tue Sep 26 2006
luca.donghiarlaves.it
Salve,
io ho questa moto e volevo sapere di che modello si tratta,e il valore
Grazie
Donghi Luca
italy
Robotrans: I have this motion and wanted to know
of that model draft, and the value
I suspect the machine is a special which uses components from other marques.
Ed.
Fri Aug 11 2006
bapatrevbigpond.net.au
mufflers
Matchless 1950 twin
I am looking for original or replica mufflers for this bike and would
like to hear from anyone who can help.
Trevor
Brisbane Oz
Fri Aug 04 2006
bapatrevbigpond.net.au
paint colour
Matchless 1950 twin
are the tank and guards for this model black or maroon.
Thanks Trevor
Brisbane Aust
As the 1952 model was available only in black,
according to the catalog published here - Matchless
1952 - I can only assume that the 1950 model was also available in
the Ford spectrum. Ed.
I am looking for original or replica mufflers for this bike and would like
to hear from anyone who can help.
Have you tried Barry
Bligh of Overlander? Ed.
I have contacted Barry of Overlander and he can make mufflers for me.
Thanks again
Trevor
Thu Jul 20 2006
lakecliffoptusnet.com.au
Technical assistance
MATCHLESS G12
Can you please tell me the mechanical differences between the G12 &
the G12CSR?
Australia
I suspect that there is actually very little
difference, perhaps just the camshaft, and just maybe the CSR has larger
valves. I believe the CSR was used in Australia by the NSW police for some
time before they changed to Triumph - but it's quite possible the two marques
were used concurrently. Ed.
Wed Oct 11 2006
hamertonoptusnet.com.au
Matchless
G12 and CSR
Regarding the difference...I bought a G12 in 1966, and my mate bought
a CSR, both ex-NSW Police. The cop CSR had a boxier cam, higher compression
ratio (10:1, from memory, versus 9.5 for the G12) and all the CSRs I saw
had magneto ignition, versus points for the G12. Most of the G12s had sidecar
lugs, for carrying around fat sargents, while the CSRs were used for pursuit.
Brisbane, Queensland.
Tue Jul 18 2006
haggertywhotmail
Matchless Apache 650cc
When I was stationed at Ft. Bliss (El PAso, Tx) in 1960-62, I bought
a Matchless Apache 650 cc's from an El Paso motorcycle dealer. When
I left the service in 1962, I sold it to another serviceman. Are there
any of these bikes still left (for sale anywhere?)? Thanks!
Indiana
Wed Jun 21 2006
vincelytsellhotmail
Cylinder head and parts
Matchless pinto
I'm trying to restore a Matchless pinto and I need a cylinder head
perferably standard bore with piston or any other trinkits
Myrtle Creek ,OR
The Pinto is a 150cc twostroke from the early
1960s, probably a re-badged Francis-Barnett. Ed.
Sun May 28 2006
valrocketgs.freeserve.co.uk
matchless gos gearbox
1953 G80s
Hi are there more than one thrust rod if so can you please give me
the lenths .many thanks val.
north wales
Mon May 29 2006
phelim2btinternet
matchless 1960 g5 350 cc
i would like some information on matchless
g5 1960 350cc . i dont know if it is 6volt or 12volt
and is it negative or positive earth . please if you
could help i would be grateful. regards phelim
carty
northern ireland
Almost certainly 6v positive earth. Ed.
Sun May 07 2006
ODIZMONGERAOL
information
Matchless 1961 G2CS
Dear sir My Name is Mark Neis I live in the UNITED STATES I have a
1961 Matchless G2CS Motorcycle and have been trying to find some information
on it as far as how rare it is in the U.S.A. possible value of the motorcycle,
possible collector value and just any information about the
motorcycle I can get I would appreciate it if you could send me eney
information you could about the motorcycle or be able to let me know where
I my be able to find it I have sent a picture of the motorcycle the only
difference from the picture is my matchless has head and tail lights. My
email address is ODIZMONGERAOL
Thank you Mark Neis
Our page on Motorcycle
Prices may help with evaluation. Ed.
Wed Apr 19 2006
raboniwaitrose
Telescopic Front Forks
When did Matchless start fitting these forks.
I seem to remember then on service bikes in WW2.
David Bentley
London
They were certainly fitted as early as 1946,
so it's quite likely that they were fitted to WWII military models. Ed.
Sat Apr 15 2006
svenno.isakssonparnet.fi
Motorcycle
Matchless L/3 1924
My motorcycle in my livingroom. If you want you can insert the picture
on your site!
Pargas, Finland
Thank you for your interest in my motorcycle. This bike has been in
Finland from the beginning and I'm the third owner. I got it 1984, then
there where only the frame (painted grey with brush) and the wheels on
it, all the other spares was in different boxes. The most famous thing
was that every part was there. Year 2004 when the bike was 80 years old
I decided to give it a new life. Every part was taken care off, all parts
where we did find nickel we nickeled them. We did find the orginal colour
under the grey paint (it is the right or very close to the orginal colour).
We did find a orginal "Owners manual" from Switzerland where we did find
all the stripes and where they should be. The emblem on the tank side we
got from Brazil and now it is in orginal condition.
This type of Matchless, L/3 with a 348 cc engine was build only 1924
and in 1750 ex. (frame nr's 501 - 2250) so I think it is very rare now.
This is the only one in Finland and also the oldest in full condition!
I'm very interested to know how many there still is in the whole world,
it would be nice to keep contact with the other owners! So, if anybody
knows someone who have a bike like this I would be very happy to know him
or her!! :-)
Have a nice springtime
Svenno
Thu Mar 30 2006
Clubwikkedaol
Please Help answer a Question
MATCHLESS
Is the name Matchless still copyrighted or trademarked? Or not since
it was started in 1899 ?
.........
i found matchless was a trademark word. thanks for your reply =)
Sun Feb 19 2006
finn.johsmail.dk
Is this motorbike a Matchless?
Dear sir, can you help me? The attached photo taken in 1931 shows my
father on a motorbike, which I have been told is a Matchless. Is this correct,
and if so, which model is it?
Sincerely
Finn Johannessen, Denmark
Copenhagen
The machine appears to be a Matchless X-2 9.9HP
V-twin of 1930 vintage, with full accessories. Ed.
Tue Feb 28 2006
deadshedsyahoo
matchless 1930 v twin
this bike looks like it could be a matchless but it appears to have
an OHV engine, if so its either not a matchle or its a single or an interesting
specialss,
uk
You're right, it's a puzzle. The position of
the visible fishtail indicated to me that it was a twin, and the insignia
indicates that it's a 1930 model because in 1931 they changed to the M
logo. Also, the headlamp mounts differ from standard, as does the position
of the battery box. So, it would appear to be a c1930 500cc OHV single.
Anyone care to elaborate? Ed.
Tue Oct 18 2005
coffeestainfrontiernet.net
1949 Matchless
My husband has a '49 Matchless which was running in 1977. It's been
in a garage for these many years and he now wants to restore it. Do you
have any idea what the worth would be or who would want one when it's restored?
January 23rd 2005
Item on Ebay UK
Vendor's Description: "Matchless motorcycle range issued at the National
Motorcycle Show in 1952. My uncle picked this brochure up with several
others at this show as he used to regularly attend the National Shows every
year.
It covers models, G80S, G3/L, G3/LS, G80, G9, G80CS, G3/LC, and lists
all technical data of the range. On the back there is a nice shot of the
factory, over written with the Matchless factory guarantee!
MATCHLESS MOTORCYCLES 1932 CATALOGUE, twenty numbered pages including
covers, First Edition dated September 1931.
MODELS included: R/7 2.46 hp, D/S 2.46 hp, D 3.47 hp, D/6 & D/3
3.47 hp, D/5 Light 500, 4.98 hp D/5 Sidecar Combination, Model C 5.86 hp,
C/S 4.95 hp, X/3 9.9hp, Silver Arrow, Silver Hawk, No.1 Sidecar, No.2 Sports
Sidecar, Sunshine Saloon Two-Seater, Occasional Two-Seater, Special Sports
& Commercial Sidecars. Including prices and Equipment prices.
If you have a query about Matchless motorcycles, or wish to share your
knowledge of these classic machines, please contact
us!
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