My 18 months with the Section AJS,
AJS report 2015
2014
Steve Hallam has booked the AJS for the 2014 Banbury Run. To see Steves Banbury Run report go to
Banbury 2014.
2013
Peter Bell rode the AJS in the 2013 Banbury Run, no problems. Peter Bennet rode the bike in the West Kent International and Mike Berriman rode it in the Norwich Pre 40's Run.
Back Wheel Repair 2013
The bike was handed over to Tony Durier for him to work his magic on a very poorly back wheel bearing and spindle. In summary and not without a few troublesome moments Tony replaced the cup and cones with self aligning bearings with new left hand and right hand bearing carriers and lock rings. The axle was replaced with one made from EN16T steel, the finished project looks like an AJS knockout spindle but is infact a fixed axle. Tony has ridden it for 5 miles with no problems. Next run will be the Shakedown Event on Easter Monday. The machine is booked up for Banbury, West Kent and the Pre 40's Run in 2013.
Runs During 2012
After the Banbury run the bike was used on the Sunday Run at the Camping Weekend, followed by the West Kent International ridden by Peter Bennet, the bike featured in a magazine article about the WKI. The last run of the year was the Postwick Run on 7th October , the bike being taken off the road to repair the back wheel cup and cones.
Banbury Run June 2012
To read the full story of Pete's Banbury Run go to Banbury 2012
April 2012
The engine has been fitted with an engine driven Pilgrim pump and a new piston on standard bore.
The weather was very bad at the Shakedown Event, the AJS did not come off the trailer.
The AJS was taken to Tony's workshop for new rear wheel fitted bolts to be made and fitted.
Broadland Run 2011
Tony Chater rode the AJS around his local are to get use to it. He entered it for the Broadland Run riding it from home to Postwick Village Hall. 20 miles ito the run the engine seized. He was recovered on the back up trailer by John Essam.
The reason for the seizure we think was due to lack of oil caused by the low temperature on that day and not enough oil reaching the piston.
Dave Rogerson Memorial Run 2011
Mike Henry rode the AJS on this years Dave Rogerson Memorial Run. The route was set out by Richard Greensides around the north east Norfolk countryside.
Mike won the "Oldest Machine Award" which was presented by Jamie Rogerson.
Lou Oliver Waveney Valley Run 2011
John Essam rode the bike in the Lou Oliver Waveney Valley Run which this year started from The Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum. The bike ran well all day with a surprise for John as he was awarded the Highest Combined age award.
Pre 31 Run 2011
Peter Bennet rode the AJS on this years Pre 31 Run. The bike ran well all day returning 60mpg which was good for a bike of this age.
Spring Lamb Run 1st May 2011
Mike Henry took the Tony Milk on the Spring Lamb run , the morning run was uneventful with no problems.In the afternoon the bike was 6 miles from the finish when it stopped.
The problem is under investigation.
History
The late Tony Milk bequested the 1925 AJS to the Norwich & District Section of the Vintage Motorcycle Club to encourage riders to experience flat tank motorcycles.
In 2010 the Section received the bike as Tony had left it before he became ill. Nick took on the task to get the bike in a rideable condition and Bob put together the paperwork to allow section members to ride the machine.
The bike is a 1925 23/4HP machine on 26 inch beaded edge tyres, gas lights, bulb horn and wicker basket for spares.
The first outing was in 2010 Lou Oliver Waveney Valley Run where Nick got 15 miles into the run before the magneto stopped sparking. The magneto was sent away for repair and was refitted, sad to say this packed up again.
Brian lent the Section one of his magnetos which had been overhauled but after 20 miles this packed up and the machine lacked compression. The original magneto and a replacement exhaust valve have now been fitted. The bike made its 2011 debut at the Shakedown Rally where a number of riders tried it out. At the moment it is having a stronger back stand fabricated by Tony.
