AJS CS18

[firko]

 
FOR SALE
Ad # 3227559 December 17, 2013
A great project starter for a pre 60 racer. The Ajay is in reality a badge engineered version of the G80CS compy Matcho, the only difference being that the Matchless has the magneto behind the barrel and the AJS has it in the front. The CS designastion indicates that it's a c=competition and s=suspension as opposed to a rigid frame (some interpretations say that the S stands for scramble and others say it means swing arm, I just went with the Wikipedia explanation which is probably wrong ) . This bike looks pretty much unmolested, the Bates seat being the only major change that I can see. It's even still got the Jampot rear shocks, something the Yanks changed pretty early on.
                                                                         
Up for sale is my 1956 AJS model CS18. Motor #2480. Purchased new by my uncle who used it to race scrambles back in the late 1950's and early 60's. Does not run, but it kicks over and shifts thru all 4-gears. $3,000.00 OBO.

     Jeff Chase
East Hampton, CT
Phone: 860-834-9097 | Email | Website
Registered Since 3/22/2007 | 51 Posts

 

[pancho]

 
FOR SALE
Ad # 3227559 December 17, 2013
A great project starter for a pre 60 racer. The Ajay is in reality a badge engineered version of the G80CS compy Matcho, the only difference being that the Matchless has the magneto behind the barrel and the AJS has it in the front. The CS designastion indicates that it's a c=competition and s=suspension as opposed to a rigid frame (some interpretations say that the S stands for scramble and others say it means swing arm, I just went with the Wikipedia explanation which is probably wrong ) . This bike looks pretty much unmolested, the Bates seat being the only major change that I can see. It's even still got the Jampot rear shocks, something the Yanks changed pretty early on. That would suit me just as it is! Might have to give the front guard a bit more clearance, My old 18s bought me down three times in one race at Moorebank before I woke up to the fact that the front wheel doesn't turn real well when its choked with mud! cheers pancho.
                                                                         
Up for sale is my 1956 AJS model CS18. Motor #2480. Purchased new by my uncle who used it to race scrambles back in the late 1950's and early 60's. Does not run, but it kicks over and shifts thru all 4-gears. $3,000.00 OBO.

     Jeff Chase
East Hampton, CT
Phone: 860-834-9097 | Email | Website
Registered Since 3/22/2007 | 51 Posts

 

[firko]

Here's Dave Tanners well known AJS 18CS prior to it's monster engine haemorrhage a couple of years ago. It's slowly coming back together.