My old Matchless on the cover

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Nice article and pictures on the Matchless G3LS in the July issue.

I owned/restored the bike before selling it on.

Specification includes a 7.5 compression ratio piston and SH (scrambles) cams, minor port polishing and a Lucas Wader magneto, fettled by Shaun Hawker.

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I bought the frame and engine as a lump and sourced all other parts thereafter.

I liked the slimline effect and usefulness of the later subframe which I modified to fit in the frame loop.

Picture supplied by Laurie Packer, of his old G3LS and G80CS.

Wheels were built by Brickwood, the trials gearbox has correct ratios.

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The tank was done professionally, the rest of the paint down to me. So glad Andy Westlake enjoyed it.

I also sold a G80CS repatriated from the USA to Malcolm Arnold.

Laurie Packer, via email.

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