Starting a 1951 AJS 7R Boy Racer (Video)

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Starting a 1951 AJS 7R Boy Racer (Video)

By Richard Backus

A 1951 AJS works 7R starts up at the Lone Star Vincent Owners Club and North Texas Norton Owners Association joint rally and ride.

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