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.

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!

  1. Assembly Order For G12 650 Matchless Twin Engine
  2. Assembly Order For Matchless G12 Gearbox
  3. Fitting Motor And Gearbox Into The Frame
  4. Once Installed Into The Motorcycle Frame
  5. Front Fork Rebuild
  6. Once The Motor Is Started

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