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AJS 1930 349cc R5

The A.J.S. 3.49 h.p. Standard Lightweight, Model R5.

Engine - A.J.S. Design and Manufacture.

Single Cylinder, Side-by-Side Valves (74 x 81 Bore and Stroke, 349 c.c. capacity).

Dry Sump Lubrication with Auxiliary Feed to Cylinder Wall.

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 5.00 Wired-on Avon Heavy Non-skid Tyres.

Roller Bearing Hubs.

Improved design Front Forks.

Amal Carburettor.

Adjustable Handiebars with Steering Damper

Footrests, adjustable to any position

Internal Expanding Front and Rear Brakes, quick adjustable.

All Chain Transmission ("Hans Renold").

Adjustable Needle Vałve 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