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PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 8:22 am 

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Hi guys,

First post on the new board, and it's off-topic (sort of)...
Been busy with so many other things this summer I've just been lurking, not posting.

I'm trying to help out someone finding pistons for a Matchless G12, 650cc, 1963. I've found a small number of suppliers but scattered all over the planet, and only a few has replied to my emails (of course those furthest away...).
Can anyone recommend a good source for pistons in the UK that knows their stuff? Apparently there are a number of different pistons for this bike regarding among other things compression ratio. Due to lack of technical knowledge about these bikes I need to speak a bit back and forth with the supplier, I can't just go to a website and order a "random" kit.
Thanks.

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:11 am 

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www vintagemotorcycepistons.co.uk


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:19 am 
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sadly not a G12 CSR :?:


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:30 pm 

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husson73 wrote:
sadly not a G12 CSR :?:


It actually is ;)

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:46 pm 

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tankie wrote:
www vintagemotorcycepistons.co.uk


Didn't find this site when searching. Thanks!
Counldn't fint it in their inventory but hopefully they can help anyway, I sent them a request.

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:59 pm 
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Try John Harding here in the uk.He bought up a lot of obsolete nos hepolite and heplex pistons.. johnharding197@live.co.uk


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PostPosted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 3:34 am 
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Knut wrote:
husson73 wrote:
sadly not a G12 CSR :?:


It actually is ;)

well done so :thumbup:


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PostPosted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 2:08 am 

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Thanks Brad. I wasn't aware of the Gagg site. They seem to have the other parts I need too.
I've researched some more, as most suppliers lists the AJS 31CSR with a wide range of parts fewer lists the Matchless. But it's basically the same bike and share pistons, making it a bit easier. The reason I research a lot here is that it's new for both me and the guy who works on the bike, I don't know the suppliers or the quality of the parts (who to avoid etc), there are different compression rations and engine/pistons differences in some model years.
But I got what I need know to order the parts. Thanks!

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