AJS Model 18CS Motorcycle 1950-1964

AJS Model 18CS

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The basis of the AJS Model 18 500cc was a long-stroke single ohv engine from 1953, one of whose manifestations had been the Matchless G3L used by the British Army in WW2. The 18CS was produced between 1950 and 1964. Comprising of an all-alloy engine in a sprung frame, it was aimed more at scrambles use than trails. A feature when introduced were the "fat" rear suspension units that immediately became known as "jampots". They were an improvement over the slimmer versions as the internal pressure was lower but was still prone to variable damping as the temperature changed.

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