Pre '70 bargain.

[firko]

With talk of a number or racers considering joining the pre '70 class, this cherry barn find AJS Stormer that appeared on Marks Swapmeet a couple of weeks ago would have been a ripper buy. I was in the process of buying it for a mate but he pulled out because he didn't fancy a right foot gear change bike. In the end it went to another Aussie named Greg Mitchell. Don't take too much notice of what the period magazines said about the Stormer, they're a really good thing, especially when you put them in a pre '70 context. The Starmaker engine is strong, you can still buy parts from AJS and they're as light as any late 60's bike comes. The seller Bill Orth in Colorado is a good bloke who also has a prety good (and very cheap) Greeves and a very cool Metisse A65 forsale on the swapmeet.
(Does anyone know Greg Mitchell, the buyer? Bill seems to think he may be from W.A.)


1970 AJS 250 Stormer project bike all the hard-to-find and expensive stuff is there, engine turns over with compression, but will need a full restoration. Stored in a Texas garage for many years, no rusty fork tubes, seems to have had little use--still has original rear tire and sprockets look great. Chain cams not buggered up and swingarm is snug. I have a set of new Girling shocks w/springs and correct chrome levers that go with it. $850. Email me for full-screen high-res photos.

   
 Bill Orth
Parker, CO
Phone: 303.877.6477 | Email
Registered Since 8/1/2008 | 153 Posts
 

[mainline]

not a bad looking bike for the money. Does it come with the original bike stand shown?

[Davey Crocket]

I'm pretty sure Greg is the guy thats has the Harrisville track we use Mark....and he's bringing in a container load of bikes to sell....he's already bought some in.

[Davey Crocket]

I've spoken to a few guys about the right hand gearchange aswell as I'm gonna buy a pre70 Husky and they reckon it's not that hard.....tell him he's a sook.

[foxy999]

yes gerg is out our way at Harrisville  QLD, i was speaking to him at the flat track nats and he has a bucket load of bikes coming over soon.

[vandy010]

Davey,
forget the Husky and see if you can wrangle that AJS from Greg
i reckon they're also super sweet

[firko]

I've spoken to a few guys about the right hand gearchange aswell as I'm gonna buy a pre70 Husky and they reckon it's not that hard.....tell him he's a sook.

I agree Davey, it's a bit like driving a left hand drive car when you go to the US, it doesn't take long to adapt at all. I started racing a right change Bultaco an left change Yamaha and if a doofer like me can master it, a rocket scientist like you will shit it in .

forget the Husky and see if you can wrangle that AJS from Greg
i reckon they're also super sweet

Good thinking Vandy, the Stormer probably isn't as perfect a ride as a pre 70 Husky or a squarie Maico but it's not that far behind them, plus they're pretty unique and this particular one is remarkably complete and unbastardized. The below Stormer (370cc version)was also for sale on Marks a week or two ago. It gives you a look at what the finished model can look like.


FOR SALE
Ad # 3177170   July 17, 2011
1972 ajs 370 Stormer super clean just gone threw new .30 over bore and piston runs great need to sell because I have too many bike. $1800.00 I also have alot of parts for these bike if you ever break anything call or text 775-997-5713
       Geoff Meadows
Fernley, NV
Phone: 775-997-5713 | Email
Registered Since 9/8/2010 | 28 Posts   

                                                                                           

[Davey Crocket]

They are a sweet looking bike M& M....(Mark and Mic).

[firko]

Have you noticed the back suspension? The Stormer was the first long travel bike, back in '68.

[Freakshow]

Firko , have emailled you his contact details

[firko]

Firko , have emailled you his contact details

Whose contact details Freaky? I don't quite understand.

[crash n bern]

I've spoken to a few guys about the right hand gearchange aswell as I'm gonna buy a pre70 Husky and they reckon it's not that hard.....tell him he's a sook.

I once owned two bikes, one with left and one with right change. I could jump from one to the other without even thinking.  It's only the first ride when you slam on the brakes to change gear, and change gears to brake that it gets you. After that it becomes second nature.

It's the left throttle Indians with left foot clutch and left hand gear change that will mess with your head.

[Freakshow]

Firko , have emailled you his contact details

Whose contact details Freaky? I don't quite understand.

the guy gary you wanted   i emailed em to [email protected]

[shorelinemc]

a  mate of mine used to have a party bike-xl100 throttle had been shifted to the left you had to roll forward instead of back,clutch was on the right,brake on the left gear lever was reversed absolutly a complete evil thing thing too ride ,more so with a couple of drinks behind you and yes greg owns the harrisville property  bmcc ride at

[firko]

the guy gary you wanted   i emailed em to [email protected]

Oh...I get you. I didn't want to contact him, I was curious as to who he was that's all. Coldschooner hasn't been in operation for years. I must remove it. You know my firko@ email address