.This year is the centenary of the famous ajs motorcycle company from wolverhampton.A few of us decided that this landmark could not go unmarked so a meet was arranged at the original retreat street works in wolverhampton.The original factory is now virtually derelict and is up for sale.Fortunately the owners agreed to open the works for one day for us to have a look around. I could feel the history as i walked around imagining what these works had seen in days gone by.I feel it is very important to remember our heritage as this is what made us leaders in engineering.
First here is a pic of the works taken in 1913.
and this is the works today.you can just about still make out the ajs motorcycles wording on the wall.
again this is 1913
and today
was the design of the all conquering bigport penned in this office
the works 500 ohc 1931 tt racer which ace rider george rowley lost his life on
and this is the money shot for me.My bike pictured next to these famous works
Hello Lewis
The linings on the brakes and clutch plates were reworked for me on my G8 by saftek in bradford and a fine job they did as well.Coachlines 3/32″.
I am sure that AJS and other such fine marques are very much appreciated by the scott contingent.
Adrian
Heres my g8 when it was in sprint trim.
