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Welcome to our blogs, news and tech area of our site! Please understand that Classic British Spares works diligently and hard to ensure our work is accurate and correct. Although our team has deep roots with vintage British motorcycles that spans over 30+ years, we are in no way shape or form "experts" or an "authority" in our industry (nor do we pretend to be) but instead real life enthusiasts (like you) looking to share our opinions and experience. Happy reading!


Tech Tip: Fixing A Loose Exhaust Pipe Spigot (Triumph Twin)

Tech Tip: Fixing A Loose Exhaust Pipe Spigot (Triumph Twin)
Over the weekend I was removing the pipes on "Trusty Rusty", my 1968 Triumph TR6R. Upon moving the drive side exhaust pipe, I noticed that the spigot came loose. Now I thought to myself, this would be a great time to write a new post and share my thoughts. In this post we cover exhaust pipe spigots and how they "work loose" and how to properly secure them to offer a tight fit. Click here to read the new post today

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New Product: Lucas 7" (BPF) Headlight Lenses

New Product: Lucas 7" (BPF) Headlight Lenses
We are proud to offer the new range of Lucas 7" (BPF) headlight lenses. Currently Lucas is offering 2 types of vintage style 7" headlight lenses that are "correct" for our vintage British motorcycles. Interested in learning more? Click here to read the full blog post..

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Pricing: July 2021 Update

Pricing: July 2021 Update
Our July 2021 pricing update is now posted. As of right now, we are seeing pricing and cost increases about halfway through the year. What does this mean for you restoring your bikes? Click here to read the full post and find out

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New Product: Fork Boots W/ 10-Year Warranty

New Product: Fork Boots W/ 10-Year Warranty
We are now offering 3 types of Triumph & BSA fork boots with a 10-year warranty for your traditional British single, twin & triple. Our range features the 97-3635, 42-5320 & 97-1645 fork boot. If you're ready to ditch those cheap $20 fork boots, please click here to read the full post today 

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A Rare Piece Of Triumph Racing History

A Rare Piece Of Triumph Racing History
Today we will uncover a very rare piece of Triumph motorcycle racing history! Allow us to introduce to you the Lucas ENM racing ignition housing as used on the Triumph Daytona 500 racers from approx 1966-1968. Interested? Please click here to read the entire post.. 

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