These models are specially designed throughout for competition work and incorporate all those features which have been found valuable for reliability trials, scrambles, etc.
On the inside front and back covers of this catalogue particulars are given of some of the successes obtained by A.J.S. machines in competitions during 1937. The 1938 models are even better than the 1937 models on which those successes were achieved, as they incorporate the results of the experience obtained during 1937.
In the first big open trial of 1938, the "Colmore Cup Trial," a 350 A.J.S. Model 38/26T made the best performance of the day in the 350 c.c. class, sure proof that it is no idle slogan which says "Ride an A.J.S. and Ensure Success."
On pages 17 and 18 are illustrated the 250 c.c. Model 38/22T and 500 c.c. Model 38/18T. It should be noted that Model 38/26T is identical in appearance with the Model 38/22T illustrated on page 17 with the exception of the size of the engine. The general specifications are similar to the standard models 38/22, 38/26 and 38/18, but the following special features are incorporated.
Single-port cylinder heads.
Ignition by separate magneto, and separate dynamo lighting system with switches in head lamp.
Special small competition tank of two gallons capacity.
Special shallow section mudguards, chromium plated.
Single arm spring return prop-stand in addition to springup rear stand and usual front stand.
Dunlop competition saddle.
Adjustable saddle spring mounting.
Heavyweight gearbox with special competition gear ratios.
Specially tuned engine with polished cylinder head and ports.
Quickly detachable rear wheel with 27 in. x 4 in. competition tyre: 27 in. x 2.75 in. competition tyre on front wheel of Model 38/18T: 26 in. x 3 in. competition tyre on front wheels of Models 38/22T and 38/26T.
Large mudguard clearance on front and rear wheels.
Gear ratios:
For alternative compression ratios, available without extra charge, see particulars given for Silver Streak Models on page 12.
All Models fitted with high exhaust pipes only.
SPECIAL NOTE. Unless specially ordered otherwise, all machines are supplied with speedometers at the extra charge shown on page 24.
Prices:
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Source: AJS Factory Catalogue 1938
