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211kawasaki

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Funeral for AJS to be notified
« on: June 11, 2012, 12:23:02 pm »
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it is with some considerable regret that I inform you of the sudden death of the beloved AJS.

Although running perfectly and already with one win and on the way to the second in moto #2 it would appear that a catastrophic failure of the rod at speed has destroyed the engine completly.

A full postmortum is yet to be completed however 100s of broken internal organs were recovered from the track. Photos to follow in a few weeks when I recover from the grieving process.

MF, place Frank S on full alert!

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Re: Funeral for AJS to be notified
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2012, 01:38:33 pm »
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MF, place Frank S on full alert!
Dave......I'm as heartbroken as you must be over the demise of the old girl. Frank's been informed and he's awaiting the call to action.
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Re: Funeral for AJS to be notified
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2012, 02:52:20 pm »
The noise was horrific. My condolences to you and your family...
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« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2012, 02:58:45 pm »
Dave condolences from Kiwi Klub kevlar
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Re: Funeral for AJS to be notified
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2012, 03:04:14 pm »
Dave
When the small end pin over takes you , you know your in trouble.  
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Re: Funeral for AJS to be notified
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2012, 04:00:18 pm »
It actually dis-embowled its self at the end of the very fast main straight and looked alot like a cannon had hit it from enemy fire. A truly horific scene I am told. :'( :'(
Dave was very stone faced when I spoke to him about it and was searching the very bottom of his long pockets. :D
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« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2012, 04:50:40 pm »
It's indeed sad to see Dave's lovely old ex Roy East AJS go out so violently. Anyone who's been around this sport for a while will know how much Dave loves this old girl. Let's hope he can muster up the fix up parts.
Here's the damage in living colour...........



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Re: Funeral for AJS to be notified
« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2012, 04:53:05 pm »
A beautiful bike, it was MONSTERING the field until it happened!  Bring on next year.
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Re: Funeral for AJS to be notified
« Reply #8 on: June 11, 2012, 04:56:04 pm »
Ouch, she really went out in style.
I'm sure she'll come back to life stronger than original.
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Re: Funeral for AJS to be notified
« Reply #9 on: June 11, 2012, 04:57:11 pm »
Ouch, reminds me of the old road racers ignition problems. How much will be salvagable?
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Re: Funeral for AJS to be notified
« Reply #10 on: June 11, 2012, 05:45:34 pm »
Only good for hangi stones now
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Re: Funeral for AJS to be notified
« Reply #11 on: June 11, 2012, 05:47:16 pm »
Makes me wonder which bit let go first........
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Re: Funeral for AJS to be notified
« Reply #12 on: June 11, 2012, 05:50:49 pm »
 Words are insufficient.
 Tears are the only communication capable.
  Did it spare the cams, or maybe the lucas racing maggy?
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« Reply #13 on: June 11, 2012, 06:22:15 pm »
from what I can see the rod let go first, Fatboy and I plucked it from between the f/wheels Sat Night. Sadly the maggy looks bent on the shaft, the cams are gone as has the barrel / piston which is wedged in these somewhere amoungst the smashed valves.
The search for an engine has begun already!
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Re: Funeral for AJS to be notified
« Reply #14 on: June 11, 2012, 06:39:44 pm »
 Dave do you want to put what you are after on here so folk can ask around?
 18CS - 1957?
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