Fine old machine plenty of character & patina . That course over the Black Mountains looks ideal for running in a new bore & rings ,& for bedding in parts . I was watching it on my big smart TV ,& enjoyed every minute of the ride ,excellent stuff 👍
I had one of those. Mine was a '35 Model X Matchless. Same forks, wheels, hand shift, etc. It was running when I bought it, but very poorly. Pulled it apart and found that the wrist pin on one cylinder had machined a deep slot in one of the cylinders, indicating that it had been running that way for some time. Usually, when wrist pins push out their clips and move over like that it's a sign that either the rod is bent or that the cylinder bore is not perfectly square to the crankshaft, or the bore is not square to the cylinder mating surface. Anyway I had the machine shop work done, rebuilt the crank, had a set of nice Venolia pistons made for it, painted some bits, stainless spokes, etc......then got very busy with a new job and, reluctantly, sold it. Re the oil on the left side of the tire: My plan was to use an O-ring chain on the primary side, obviating the need to have any oil in the primary case. Mine had cast iron heads and I was thinking of making alu heads for it, among other things....
a proper machine that is Paul, if only Triumph would produce a very similar creature to this with the capabilities of a modern factory like hinkley, one day they will build my dream machine, a triumph vee twin 1,000 ,great video Paul , thanks.
AJ Stevens & Co Ltd, They built their first 50 degree V twin Model A in 1915 called a "Double Purpose" 4 H.P. 550cc's. Imagine that power 😊. Another great run out Paul 👍. I think that S1/S2 is quite a rare model. AJS and Sunbeam Motorcycles (John Marston) both of Wolverhampton fantastic history. I have a 1927 Sunbeam Model 6 sport long stroke, side valve single unbelievably reliable with drum brakes that work pretty good. Lighter than a V Twin with a Brooklands silencer great sound. Hope you get hold of a AJS "Big Port" single one of the days you would enjoy that ATB.
A 92 year old machine, still carrying on as it was built to do. Sweet. Interesting that this bike had a full oil system, unlike the total loss oiling used by some of the other machines you’ve run from this period.
There are two pipes leading to and probably from the oil pump, but I didn't refit the outer timing cover, which carries the oil pump, as the magneto couldn't be fitted until the engine was in the frame, which the owner took care of, so I never got a good look at the 'plumbing'.
Not sure if that’s an advance or a choke by your left thumb. What is interesting, is that the control itself is the same as those found on bikes well into the ‘70s.
Hi there on my AJS although it’s only a single the gearbox is a Gracefield gearbox -1924 so they wouldn’t have used all anyway or even just semi Greece hope this helps Michael
Hi Paul another great video, thanks for taking the time to do these. I was looking at the video and was wondering what the thing was on the top of the girder forks, then worked out it was a pair of mole grips. Are they there to hold something together or just for running repair’s. Forgot to say what a wonderful bike.
Great video Paul and such bravery riding it in those tyres and in the rain too. You wouldn't expect that in Wales would you ;0) . Two wiring connectors hanging in front of that oil tank ... should it have a battery there?
I think there must be a rather shot seal behind the gearbox sprocket and / or the gearbox is topped up too full, there doesn't appear to be a level plug. Yes, pushrod covers are missing / off and some thicker stuff in the gearbox, and the correct amount of it should certainly help.
Lovely old bike, to think it’s still going at 91+ years old is testament to the engineering. Also, you have some great countryside around there. Side question: what helmet are you using?
Thanks. Gosh, that helmet - I have had it ten years now and still consider it to be 'new'! It has a woman wearing bullet belts on it and I bought it at the Bristol show, 2012. I will have to take a look tomorrow to check the make!
That can vary, it depends on what feels comfortable for their engines really, although I like to keep north of 40 - 45 mph on the main road stretches if possible.
@@paulhenshaw4514 hi Paul, have you done a video on the running-in process at any time? It would be good to know your thoughts on this as there seem to be a number of schools of thought regarding mileage required, rev limits and trip distance and cooling down breaks etc.
Hi David, not as such, but if you watch any of my 'Asbo' Bullet rides on here, most of those engines are freshly rebuilt, many with new bearings, rebores and new pistons etc and often those clips show the first time out after such work.
Combatting errant sheep on the way up an due to its age and a certain lack of power but still a game old bird for its vintage.Definitely what you'd call an experience compared to the Star Trek bikes you get now. Complete with natty mole wrench for those exciting moments? Sorry sound track just about inaudible for my ancient ears. Would appreciate a subtitled annotation but understand this may affect the length of recording.
Yes, and they were well on the large side at not far off 1 mm, despite the pistons, bores and rings being new and the piston to bore clearances being 0.006", but I think alloy pistons in iron barrels can sometimes expand too rapidly compared with the iron barrels, causing temporary partial seizures when newly rebuilt engines of this kind are put under too much strain too soon.
Fine old machine plenty of character & patina . That course over the Black Mountains looks ideal for running in a new bore & rings ,& for bedding in parts . I was watching it on my big smart TV ,& enjoyed every minute of the ride ,excellent stuff 👍
Mountaineering at 92! Intrepid ride for you both. Every day is a school day, I had no idea that manufactures made tyres specific to side car set up.
I had one of those. Mine was a '35 Model X Matchless. Same forks, wheels, hand shift, etc. It was running when I bought it, but very poorly. Pulled it apart and found that the wrist pin on one cylinder had machined a deep slot in one of the cylinders, indicating that it had been running that way for some time. Usually, when wrist pins push out their clips and move over like that it's a sign that either the rod is bent or that the cylinder bore is not perfectly square to the crankshaft, or the bore is not square to the cylinder mating surface. Anyway I had the machine shop work done, rebuilt the crank, had a set of nice Venolia pistons made for it, painted some bits, stainless spokes, etc......then got very busy with a new job and, reluctantly, sold it.
Re the oil on the left side of the tire: My plan was to use an O-ring chain on the primary side, obviating the need to have any oil in the primary case. Mine had cast iron heads and I was thinking of making alu heads for it, among other things....
Precious ajs. Yo the Irons!
a proper machine that is Paul, if only Triumph would produce a very similar
creature to this with the capabilities of a modern factory like hinkley, one
day they will build my dream machine, a triumph vee twin 1,000 ,great
video Paul , thanks.
Love the little silver led torch straped to fork just below headlight
Descending in the wet on sidecar tyres, you're a braver men than I. Not to mention 100cc V-twin with that front brake! Gorgeous bike all the same.
What a great old bike it sounds great to me the handling with the oil assisted back tyre is challenging but still going after so many years...
Wow wot a great bike it’s brilliant it’s still running loved the ride Paul & thanks for taking us along with ya bloody brilliant
I am always very envious when I see you riding big old V-twins.
I am always very nervous - before hand, at least!
A great bike and a great road test only issue is the bike is not mine happy riding
AJ Stevens & Co Ltd, They built their first 50 degree V twin Model A in 1915 called a "Double Purpose" 4 H.P. 550cc's. Imagine that power 😊. Another great run out Paul 👍. I think that S1/S2 is quite a rare model. AJS and Sunbeam Motorcycles (John Marston) both of Wolverhampton fantastic history. I have a 1927 Sunbeam Model 6 sport long stroke, side valve single unbelievably reliable with drum brakes that work pretty good. Lighter than a V Twin with a Brooklands silencer great sound. Hope you get hold of a AJS "Big Port" single one of the days you would enjoy that ATB.
Great video and I love the bike
Lovely old thing
A 92 year old machine, still carrying on as it was built to do. Sweet.
Interesting that this bike had a full oil system, unlike the total loss oiling used by some of the other machines you’ve run from this period.
Hi Phil, the owner told me it is total loss, but some oil is returned to the tank. I haven't really got my head around that one yet, though!
@@paulhenshaw4514 Perhaps the valve gear is overboard and the sump is dry. Were there two pumps when the motor was apart?
There are two pipes leading to and probably from the oil pump, but I didn't refit the outer timing cover, which carries the oil pump, as the magneto couldn't be fitted until the engine was in the frame, which the owner took care of, so I never got a good look at the 'plumbing'.
Oh good god, I'm so pleased I ride modern motorbikes. Thanks for the video, it gets rid of any rose tinted old bike desires.
Lots of old bikes ride better than that!
Nice casual ride today. Thanks!
Hi Herman, that was as fast as I would dare go on this machine, even if it was run in!
Great one paul you did and the bike did really !!
Lovely v twin
Must get my restored W33-6 out
Not sure if that’s an advance or a choke by your left thumb. What is interesting, is that the control itself is the same as those found on bikes well into the ‘70s.
Hi Phil, the choke and A/R levers are recent items, I would say, possibly bicycle ones. The A/R is on the left and it is tight wire advance.
That is ART! (is that a flashlight (torch?) on the forks?
Hi there on my AJS although it’s only a single the gearbox is a Gracefield gearbox -1924 so they wouldn’t have used all anyway or even just semi Greece hope this helps Michael
Hi Paul another great video, thanks for taking the time to do these. I was looking at the video and was wondering what the thing was on the top of the girder forks, then worked out it was a pair of mole grips. Are they there to hold something together or just for running repair’s. Forgot to say what a wonderful bike.
Hi Richard and thanks. Obviously, I noticed the Mole Grips, but I am not sure why they are there - I must remember to ask the owner!
Great video Paul and such bravery riding it in those tyres and in the rain too. You wouldn't expect that in Wales would you ;0) . Two wiring connectors hanging in front of that oil tank ... should it have a battery there?
Hi Dave and thanks - there are both a battery and a dynamo currently absent from this machine.
Oooh yes, 30s bikes are my favourite vintage. 140 grade in the gearbox? If you can find some. Push rod covers missing?
Wayne
I think there must be a rather shot seal behind the gearbox sprocket and / or the gearbox is topped up too full, there doesn't appear to be a level plug. Yes, pushrod covers are missing / off and some thicker stuff in the gearbox, and the correct amount of it should certainly help.
Lovely old bike, to think it’s still going at 91+ years old is testament to the engineering. Also, you have some great countryside around there. Side question: what helmet are you using?
Thanks. Gosh, that helmet - I have had it ten years now and still consider it to be 'new'! It has a woman wearing bullet belts on it and I bought it at the Bristol show, 2012. I will have to take a look tomorrow to check the make!
Que pais, estado e cidade fica esta deliciosa estrada?
Pays De Galles [South Wales, Carmarthenshire].
@@paulhenshaw4514 obrigado pela gentileza.
Gimme!!!
gorgeous bike Paul, whats the mole-grips for ? :)
Thanks - I have no idea!
@@paulhenshaw4514 I bet theres a story behind them (Y) might be there for tightening the"regularly" losening footrest peg or summat (Y)
1931 S2
Although this is a very late comment...I would really like to know the average speeds you ride at on these old motorbikes?
That can vary, it depends on what feels comfortable for their engines really, although I like to keep north of 40 - 45 mph on the main road stretches if possible.
Betcha they slogged it too - more engines have been poked by slogging at low revs, than ever was by reving them out - cheers!
I too am a great believer in using fairly high revs and light loads when running in. Slogging is also a good way to see off a big end early.
@@paulhenshaw4514 hi Paul, have you done a video on the running-in process at any time? It would be good to know your thoughts on this as there seem to be a number of schools of thought regarding mileage required, rev limits and trip distance and cooling down breaks etc.
Hi David, not as such, but if you watch any of my 'Asbo' Bullet rides on here, most of those engines are freshly rebuilt, many with new bearings, rebores and new pistons etc and often those clips show the first time out after such work.
Combatting errant sheep on the way up an due to its age and a certain lack of power but still a game old bird for its vintage.Definitely what you'd call an experience compared to the Star Trek bikes you get now. Complete with natty mole wrench for those exciting moments? Sorry sound track just about inaudible for my ancient ears. Would appreciate a subtitled annotation but understand this may affect the length of recording.
What’s that banging noise
My camera trying its best to join the sounds to the pictures, can't do anything about it.
Did you check the ring gaps?
Yes, and they were well on the large side at not far off 1 mm, despite the pistons, bores and rings being new and the piston to bore clearances being 0.006", but I think alloy pistons in iron barrels can sometimes expand too rapidly compared with the iron barrels, causing temporary partial seizures when newly rebuilt engines of this kind are put under too much strain too soon.
Its no, O E C special Jap V Twin 1000 cc Supercharged, average speed 137 mph, 1930 . Just saying?
Are the molegrips to hold the headlight firm or the owners only tool kit item ? 👍🏻
Hi Bob, I obviously noticed them, but never gave them much thought, my main concern being those tyres and all the oil getting onto the rear one!
It seems like a smooth ride and very quiet to. Only half way through. 😄