Good condition zip up sweatshirtjumper in grey with an aj logo to chest and side seam. Ajs motorcycles 7r for sale 18 cs competition 250 red devil stormer 250 scrambler 250 sportster 500 aj stevens 250cc bobber cruiser model 20 red devil trials 7r 7r boy racer 16c 31 csr 348 250 350 350 cc big port 650 m31 csr hurricane ajs rigid trials csr250 m4 model model 16 monitor model 18. Ajs model 20 500cc motorcycle auctions lot 9 shannons. The ajs 7r was introduced in 1948, and was almost immediately nicknamed the boy racer. Ajs model 14 195866, 248cc ohv single, 330lb, 66mpg, 70mph. The ajs 7r, or the boy racer as it is often called, is one of the truly iconic british made racers of all time. Free repair manual for ajs 1949 1964 ajs 7r racing model instruction sheets. In the beginning, the 7r was not too powerful, producing 32hp at 7500rpm. One of three 350cc ajs 7r boy racers built by ajs for its factory riders in 1951 and 1952. In the twenties, ajs made a name for itself with a new ohv singlecylinder engine that helped the wolverhampton outfit score wins in the 1921 and 1922 junior tts.
Ajs 7r specs 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955. The ajs 7r was a racing motorcycle built from 1948 to 1963 by associated motor cycles, known by many as the. At a time when most other manufacturers were going to unitconstruction, ajs produced this single, which retained a separate gearbox. The ajs 7r was racing motorcycle built from 1948 to 1963 by associated motor cycles, known by many as the boy racer. The ajs 7r was a british 350 cc racing motorcycle built from 1948 to 1963 by associated motor cycles. Ajs model 7r artofwheelss classic car, motorcycle art blog. G50 pattern seat a replica of the seat used on the ajs 7r matchless g50 production racers, it is often adapted today for use on b50 vintage racers. Also known as the coffee shop racer, this was the high performance version of the model 31, it had the newly designed 646cc four stroke ohv twin engine with two valves per cylinder.
Ironically, the sole tt winner was an experimental threevalver piloted by junior rod coleman in the 1954 tt. Dec 16, 2017 the ajs 7r was introduced in 1948, and was almost immediately nicknamed the boy racer. I think the front hub is g507r as it is on the drive side and it uses the matchlessajs brake stay arm. Dec 07, 2012 after 1954 ajs opened up their race doors to privateers, and the boy racer found its way into the hands of enthusiast. Jun 06, 2016 one of three 350cc ajs 7r boy racers built by ajs for its factory riders in 1951 and 1952. One of the all time classic road racing motorcycles, the ajs 7r was the ultimate boy racer that won numerous races in both professional and amateur hands from the time of its introduction in 1948. Free ajs 1949 1964 ajs 7r racing model instruction sheets. The 1955 ajs model 20 500 and all other motorcycles made 18942020. It was also commonly known as the boy racer, and won victories both for the factory and for privateers right from its introduction in 1948. One question i have is the weld bead on the rear hub. Paint to tank shows a bit of orange peel, some wear to plating on rear shocks, oil on floor under engine is clean. The engine number is unknown at this stage, but is preceded by the letters 7r.
A sleek black and gold beauty, it was similar to the rival velocette mk7 racer, which shared the same bore and stroke dimensions but it was lighter than the velo, using magnesiumalloy crankcases, timing gear casing and. Find great deals on ebay for ajs 7r and matchless g50. Flowline fairing, manx norton, ajs, g50, bsa etc reference. Ajs 7r protar model classic motorcycles by sheldons emu. Stevens company was founded in 1909 by the four stevens brothers, with motorcycle production commencing the following year.
Attached is a free bike service manual for a ajs 1949 1964 ajs 7r racing model instruction sheets. This was to be an aberrant result since the ajs was always outclassed at the highest level by the factory moto guzzis and nortons. With a 350cc ohv triple cam engine this model actually outshined the italian bikes such as the ducati in its debut tt race. It would go on to be become one of the most successful overthecounter racing motorcycles for sale in england at the time, and even today almost 70 years later the ajs 7r is a dominant force in the world of vintage motorcycle racing. Some say that it is one of the most beautiful machines ever. Some of these service manuals are pdfs, some are compressed files so you may need third party software to open the manual. The ajs 7r 350cc boy racer saw jack williams boost the power peak of this racer from 37bhp at 7500rpm at the end of 1954, to nearly 42bhp at 7800 rpm in its final year, while cutting the weight from 310lbs to 285lbs. You are bidding on an awesome, highly detailed limited edition scale model of the single cylinder engine from the legendary ajs 7r boy racer racing motorcycle. Almost all of britains roadrace stars of the 1950s and 1960s rode a 7r at some stage of their careers and the model remains a major force in classic racing today, being highly. Triumph race seat this is a copy less the center cutout of the seat used by the triumph factorys 1967 500 road racers and shown on page 65 of lindsay brookes triumph racing motorcycles in america. Announced for the 1948 season, the handsome 348cc ajs model 7r had little in common with the prewar roadracing 7 r ajs. Bob mcintyre gets some air heading to victory on his 350cc ajs 7r in the 1952 junior manx grand prix.
Smiths 41 rev counter drive manx norton ajs 7r book the ajs 7r offered for sale is one hardback book entitled the ajs 7r which is the story of this wonderful motorcycle by mick walker. Clasic the 350cc ajs 7r was a racing motorcycle built from 1948 to 1963. After 1954 ajs opened up their race doors to privateers, and the boy racer found its way into the hands of enthusiast. Ridden by bill doran, reg armstrong, rod coleman and bob mcintyre. Knows brochures, professional, finds the hard to get, honest, would buy again. Ajs 7r 350cc racing motorcycle auctions lot ah shannons. The seller stopped selling it for one reason or another. Although the ajs porcupine drew huge attention, it was bikes like the 7r boy racer that brought ajs victory. It would look good on the desk or shelf of any selfrespecting classic racing enthusiast. Mar 28, 2017 the ajs 7r was introduced in 1948, and was almost immediately nicknamed the boy racer.
A very narrow 5 34 at the front it is 24 12 overall with a bit over 10 14 of seat length. Boy race this motorcycle became a favorite among industry workers as well as the public, first winning victories for the factory, and then going on to win races for privateers, when it becoming generally available in 1954. The ajs 7r was a 350 cc racing motorcycle built from 1948 to 1963 by associated motor cycles, also known as the boy racer, first won victories for the factory, and then went on to win races for privateers when made generally available from 1954 the ajs 7r a new design by phil walker, the chaindriven overhead camshaft 7r had the history of the prewar ajs cammy singles behind it. Ajs 7r boy racer 1956 350cc in very good original condition and also uk road registered. Year bike picture description 0 ajs 7r 0 ajs 7r boy racer 1948 1948 ajs model 7r 1948 ajs 7r production 19481954 engine singlecylinder, single overheadcam, fourstroke bore and stroke 74 x 81 mm capacity 348cc. Ajs 7r 1959 the machine is of identical construction to the matchless g50, the difference being in the engine capacity. I think the front hub is g50 7r as it is on the drive side and it uses the matchless ajs brake stay arm. Almost all of britains roadrace stars of the 1950s and 1960s rode a 7r at some stage of their careers and. This motorcycle became favorite among industry workers as well as the public, first winning victories for the factory, and then going on to win races for privateers, when it became generally available in 1954. My husband was given this model when he was born in 1973 and it has never been played with or built. The 7r was campaigned by the factory team and in 1950 les graham won the swiss grand prix. Amc was the parent company of ajs in 1954, and saw that factor money spend on racing was not profitable. But this did not stop riders from taking the prize with the ajs 7r.
The seating area is a bit over long with total length being approx. The traveling show that when to monza, imola, nurburgring, and the isle. Ajs 7r protar model index ajs 7r 1955 rod coleman of new zealand ajs 7r 1948 ajs 7r 1949 ajs 7r museum display ajs 7r protar model ajs 7r protar scale model kit. It comes in the original packaging and although damaged due to being stored for over 40 years it is complete and ready for building. Developed from the model of 1948, this one was produced with the isle of man tt races in mind. Ajs 7r the boy racer the classic 350cc road racer carpys. Built from 1948 to 1963, associated motor cycles ajs 7r known as the boy racer was one of the most successful overthecounter racing motorcycles of all time. Its a bit wide at 10 12 at the front and 11 12 at the middle of the seating area but a very good looking seat. Ajs bikes and boards is a bike shop in valrico, fl that sells bicycles and bicycle accessories. Ajs 7r specs 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954. Sporting an overhead camshaft 350cc single with a separate fourspeed gearbox designed by phil walker, the 7r underwent constant development and. Some say that it is one of the most beautiful machines ever made, but as they say, that is surely in the eye of the beholder.