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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!


Triumph “Tri-Cor” 500 Cylinder Head (CD274)

Triumph “Tri-Cor” 500 Cylinder Head (CD274)
Triumph factory race parts are getting harder and harder to find these days. Fortunately, CBS parts was able to locate an original, NOS (new old stock) 500 unit cylinder head the was modified at Tri-Cor in Baltimore, Maryland. Click here to read the entire post today.

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Tech Tip: Solid Bronze Bushings vs Steel / Bronze Inserted Bushings

Tech Tip: Solid Bronze Bushings vs Steel / Bronze Inserted Bushings
Making a choice between a solid bronze crankshaft bushing and a metal / bronze lined crank bushing can be challenging. Today we wanted to give you our own feedback based off past and present experience that will help you decide which bushing to install.  Click here to read the entire blog post.

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Spring "Kickoff" 1-Day Sale 2019

Spring "Kickoff" 1-Day Sale 2019
Our annual "Spring Kickoff" sale is coming soon! This is a "1-day" saleathon staring on March 23 at 12:00 A.M. and ends the same day at 11:59 P.M. Take advantage of our BIG discount - 8% OFF when you spend $75+ or more. Click here to read the blog post and for more info on this sale.

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Classic Motorcycle Diagrams & Exploded View Posters

Classic Motorcycle Diagrams & Exploded View Posters
Show your true passion and love for vintage British motorcycles by purchasing and framing a new "cutaway" and "exploded view" poster from CBS. Read about our newest addition to our ever growing catalog of classic British motorcycle memorabilia. Click here to read the entire blog post.

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Tech Tip: Mainshaft High Gear & Countershaft Sprocket Sealing

Tech Tip: Mainshaft High Gear & Countershaft Sprocket Sealing
Today's Tech Tip blog post will help you achieve a "more" oil tight engine. Specifically, Kyle of CBS will be digging into a Triumph Service Bulletin that explains "countershaft sprocket and mainshaft spline" leaks. We will go over what causes spline leaks and how to fix it before it gets worse.. Click here to read the entire blog post today. 

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