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AJS 1930 248cc R12

The A.J.S. 2.48 h.p. O.H.V. Two Port, Model R12.

Engine. A.J.S. Design and Manufacture. Single Cylinder. Overhead Valves. (65 x 75 m.m. Bore and Stroke, 248 c.c. capacity).

Dry Sump Lubrication with Auxiliary Feed to Cylinder Wall.

Detachable Cylinder Head.

Two-port Exhaust.

Aluminium Piston.

Roller Bearings to Big End of Connecting Rod.

Ball Bearing Main Shafts.

Three-speed Countershaft Gear

Hand-controlled Clutch.

Footstarter with enclosed operating mechanism.

25 x 3.00 Wired-on Avon Heavy Non-skid Tyres.

Roller Bearing Hubs.

Improved Design Front Forks.

Amal Carburettor.

Adjustable Handle bars with Steering Damper.

Footrests, adjustable to any position.

Internal Expanding Front and Rear Brakes, quick adjustable.

All Chain Transmission ("Hans Renold").

Adjustable Needle Valve Oiling to Front Chain.

Lycett "Aero" Saddle, adjustable.

Lucas Magneto.

Stands fitted to Front and Rear Wheels.

Complete kit of Tools.

Smith's Speedometer fitted in Tank and driven by Gearbox Trip £2:5:0 extra Non-Trip £2:0:0 extra

Price £40 : 0 : 0

Source: AJS 1930 Factory Catalogue