In the blood - SV650.org

26-08-10, 05:04 PM

Just found an old photo of a great uncle as a despatch rider[sorry for the reproduction quality[
Anybody know what the markings are and what model Matchless

Bibio · 26-08-10, 05:08 PM

i'm so going to have to get my scanner out.

dizzyblonde · 26-08-10, 06:49 PM

could be this model

Matchless G3L 350cc 1941

taken from this site

http://motorbike-search-engine.co.uk...otorcycles.php

Bri w · 26-08-10, 06:56 PM

http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike%20...-G3L-41(3).jpg

similar army number??

dizzyblonde · 26-08-10, 07:23 PM

Possibly Bri, but the box over the rear wheel is missing, in a different position?

Sid Squid · 26-08-10, 07:27 PM

They're not exactly the same, Uncle's bike has dualseat and rear footrests, also toolbox is slightly different but the motor is the same Plumstead 350 OHV.
A friend has a similar, slightly later bike that has swingarm rear end, it's a lovely, if rather steady

, bike.

tinpants · 26-08-10, 08:00 PM

A friend of mine has a Matchless but I haven't a clue what model it is. He says he got it from a local guy that used to race it in old school scrambles. Hats off to those guys. They went like fook on machines that had iffy brakes and little to no suspension. Mucho respecto!!

26-08-10, 08:17 PM

I've got a similar kind of thing.

My Great Uncle Archie. Royal Artillery (Mountain Artillery)

27-08-10, 09:14 AM

Thanks everybody but if anybody knows how to trace his military unit from the markings on the bike it would be helpful

Doing a family genealogy tree so every little helps----I have got back to 1754 in direct descendancy, just trying to embellish on any of the others

Richeeeeee----you must have some source and probably easier access

tigersaw · 27-08-10, 09:22 AM

He only looks about 14

26-08-10, 05:08 PM	#2
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: In the blood i'm so going to have to get my scanner out.

26-08-10, 06:49 PM	#3
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26-08-10, 06:56 PM	#4
Bri w Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Turre, Almeria Posts: 668	Re: In the blood http://www.vintagebike.co.uk/Bike%20...-G3L-41(3).jpg similar army number?? __________________ *"It's not the years in your life, it's the life in your years."* Currently - Fighting the urge... seen a nice Triumph America Previously - Honda CB125, Honda CB400-4 & BSA B40, Moto Guzzi 850, Yamaha RD250, Suzuki GT380, Kawasaki Z1B, Kawasaki Z650, Honda VFR, Triumph Street Triple R.

26-08-10, 07:23 PM	#5
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: In the blood Possibly Bri, but the box over the rear wheel is missing, in a different position? __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

26-08-10, 07:27 PM	#6
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: In the blood They're not exactly the same, Uncle's bike has dualseat and rear footrests, also toolbox is slightly different but the motor is the same Plumstead 350 OHV. A friend has a similar, slightly later bike that has swingarm rear end, it's a lovely, if rather steady , bike. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

26-08-10, 08:00 PM	#7
tinpants Ubique Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire Posts: 643	Re: In the blood A friend of mine has a Matchless but I haven't a clue what model it is. He says he got it from a local guy that used to race it in old school scrambles. Hats off to those guys. They went like fook on machines that had iffy brakes and little to no suspension. Mucho respecto!! __________________ Jesus loves you. Everyone else thinks you're a pillock

26-08-10, 08:17 PM	#8
The Guru Guest Posts: n/a	Re: In the blood I've got a similar kind of thing. My Great Uncle Archie. Royal Artillery (Mountain Artillery) Last edited by The Guru; 29-08-17 at 12:46 PM.

27-08-10, 09:14 AM	#9
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: In the blood Thanks everybody but if anybody knows how to trace his military unit from the markings on the bike it would be helpful Doing a family genealogy tree so every little helps----I have got back to 1754 in direct descendancy, just trying to embellish on any of the others Richeeeeee----you must have some source and probably easier access Last edited by Dicky Ticker; 27-08-10 at 09:16 AM.

27-08-10, 09:22 AM	#10
tigersaw Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Llanwrtyd Wells Powys Posts: 1,146	Re: In the blood He only looks about 14

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