James Motorcycles Information Website

James Cadet L15. 150cc. 1956-1959

James motorcycles.
A brief history.

British Two Stroke Club.
How to join.

Where can I buy....?

Manuals etc.

Parts

Other stuff
 

Frame numbering
Frame numbers were prefixed with a year / model code. (1956) 56L15-xxx.  (1957) 57L15-xxx.  From 1958 a letter was used (1958) AL15-xxx. (1959) BL15-xxx.

Model announcement
"The Motor Cycle" 8 September 1955 (James Programme, page 293)

"Motor Cycling" 8 September 1955 (James Strike a New Note, page 618) 

"The Motor Cycle" also had an advert (page10) which clearly shows the exhaust system. 

Road tests
"Motor Cycling" 12 April 1956 (Road Tests of Current Models, page 548)