Practical articles "how to" articles
Periodically members (and others) write helpful "How To" articles relating to fixing your Matchless or AJS which first appear in our Jampot Newsletter.
This page also provides links to free Matchless and AJS motorbike service manuals, parts lists, and workshop manuals.
For other Jampot articles check out our Blog.
A Full Rebuild Of A 1960 G12 Matchless
This Is Our Experience From A Full Rebuild Of A 1960 G12 Matchless written by Mike Robertshaw
There was available a copy of a service manual covering this bike, but it is very sketchy... This was a learn-as-you-go experience!
- Assembly Order For G12 650 Matchless Twin Engine
- Assembly Order For Matchless G12 Gearbox
- Fitting Motor And Gearbox Into The Frame
- Once Installed Into The Motorcycle Frame
- Front Fork Rebuild
- Once The Motor Is Started
Free Motorcycle Manuals
Free classic and vintage motorcycle service and workshop manuals online for almost any type of classic motorbike.
Scroll down the page to find the Matchless and AJS (1927 - 1970 Stormer) instruction manuals, service sheets, service bulletins, Amal carburettor guides, (Pitman) books...
Matchless (plus some AJS) manuals impossible to find. But if you click here click here...
It's an Aladdin's cave.
Matchless Clueless
Now this is an interesting website for "all things" Matchless. The free downloads incudes several mechanical ‘how to’ guides, service parts lists, owners manuals, spare parts list, electrical guides... Happy downloading.
A history of Matchless motorcycles
From the current owners of the Matchless brand. Here are a few interesting pages from their website:
The Matchless clothing company is operated by the Italian company "European M Company".
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