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MAJESTY
At the end of 1978, Mick ANDREWS (MA), drawing on his experience competing with Yamaha, and John Edouard SHIRT (JES), built the first MAJESTY bikes, initially by modifying TY 175 and 250 frames, then by entrusting the manufacture of new frames to Don GODDEN in 1980.
Many models will thus be available in 125, 175, 200, 250, and 320 cc versions with various engine configurations and different long or short frames (Mini Majesty 100 and 125 cc). The Majesty adventure came to an end with the arrival of the TY single shock absorber in 1984..
1979: First generation of Majesty on YAMAHA frame
Mick ANDREWS on a first-generation 320 “MAJESTY”.
One of the first 200 Majesty models in 1979 based on a TY 175 (Type 525) frame, which has been modified: the cylinder with a 70 mm bore to reach 195 cc, the chain kit to increase the gear ratio, separate lubrication removed, Girling gas rear shock absorbers repositioned on the frame, which is painted yellow, internal modifications to the fork, the front fender and its support are changed, Pirelli trial tires fitted, a new fuel tank, the chain guard and its tensioner pad are also replaced, a Renthal handlebar is fitted, and the right and left engine casings are also modified.
Above is the same Majesty (the fourth 200 produced by JES for Chris Slack) seen from the other side and in color.
A few months later, the bottom of the frame was also modified on the original frame of the TY 175.
A Majesty 250 frame on a TY 250 (Type 493) base; here, the engine has even been reassembled in the YAMAHA frame.
Features of the 320 Majesty in 1979
1980 : Seconde génération de Majesty sur cadre GODDEN
A brand new 200 Majesty from late 1980, fresh out of Shirt's workshop with the first Godden frames.
A 250 MAJESTY ridden by ANDREWS in 1981. This time, the frame has been completely rebuilt based on the first-generation Majesty model, and the frame loop above the rear fender has been retained.
Above is the 250 MAJESTY as it was delivered in 1980/1981.
Nine Majesty bikes took part in the SSDT in 1980, here is a photo taken in 1981.
1982: Third generation of Majesty on GODDEN frame
This third generation of frames is easily recognizable with its rear loop cut on the 250 and often a red frame, which was now Yamaha's color along with white.
Mini Majesty Frame
Advertisement in the early 1980s