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AJS 1930 498cc R8

The A.J.S. 4.98 h.p. de Luxe O.H.V. Two Port, Model R8.

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

Inclined Single Cylinder. Overhead Valves. Entirely enclosed Rocker Gear and Push Rods. (84 x 90 m.m. Bore and Stroke. 498 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.

Semi-Cradle Frame with Duplex Chainstays.

Three-speed Countershaft Gear.

Footstarter with enclosed operating mechanism.

Hand-controlled Clutch.

A.J.S. Patent Quick Detachable Rear Wheel, 26x 3.25 Wired-on Avon Heavy Non-skid Tyres.

Improved Design Front Forks

Adjustable Handlebars with Steering Damper.

Amal Carburettor with Twist-grip control.

Internal Expanding Front and Rear Brakes, quick adjustable.

Footrests adjustable to any position.

Adjustable Needle Valve Oiling to Front Chain.

All Chain Transmission ("Hans Renold").

Lycett "Aero" Saddle, adjustable.

Lucas Magneto mounted behind Engine.

Spring-up Stand fitted underneath bottom bracket.

Detachable Rear Carrier.

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
Magdyno Electric Lighting Set, as illustrated, £5:10:0 extra

Price £53 : 10 : 0

Source: AJS 1930 Factory Catalogue