THE COMMUNITY IDENTIFICATION BENCH

Help identify it—and value it fairly.

Put the motorcycle or mystery part on the bench. Share the markings, measurements and real photographs, then let people who have spent a lifetime around old bikes work it out together.

See current requests

THE COMMUNITY BOARD

Knowledge that should not be lost.

Someone out there may recognise the casting, remember the model or spot the one small feature that identifies it. Helpful replies will be added to each approved request.

How the first version works

You give George the clues and confirm that photographs are available. We check the post before it appears, then enthusiasts can send evidence or corrections. This keeps the board useful and prevents spam, scams and wild guesses being presented as fact.

CURRENT IDENTIFICATION & VALUATION REQUESTS

What can the old-bike community tell us?

Evidence matters more than guesses. Please include the source of any identification, dating information or valuation.

Believed AJS 7R 350cc racing motorcycle photographed on a workshop lift

4 real photographs

Help neededOBP-0002

Believed AJS 7R 350cc Racing Motorcycle

Identification and valuation request—not for sale

The owner believes it dates from 1948–1950. The photographed engine stamp appears to read 50/7R/610, but no frame number has yet been located.

Can you help confirm the engine, frame, components, approximate year and a responsible as-is value?

Study the photographs and evidence

Bank of four silver Amal motorcycle carburettors with bellmouths

3 real photographs

Help neededOBP-0004

Bank of Four Amal Racing Carburettors

Identification request—not for sale

These appear to be four linked Amal carburettors with large bellmouths and a shared throttle linkage. They may be GP or competition-type units, but the exact model, bore size and original application still need confirming.

Can you identify the markings, likely engine application and a sensible period or current value?

Study the photographs and clues

POST A MYSTERY

Give the detectives something solid to work with.

Give George the written clues first. The live service will then send a secure link for clear photographs of every side, close-ups of markings and one picture beside a ruler. You can ask for identification, valuation or both.