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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!


The Amal Premier Alternative (Wassell Evolution)

The Amal Premier Alternative (Wassell Evolution)
Amal Premier carburetors may be getting harder to obtain these days. With that being said, we are proud to offer new the Amal "Premier Alternative" manufactured by Wassell. The new Wassell Evolution carb is the perfect replacement for the hard-to-find and expensive Amal Premier carb. Click here to read the entire blog post.  

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Installing & Removing Lucas Headlight Wire Clips (504665)

Installing & Removing Lucas Headlight Wire Clips (504665)
Finally! A quick and easy tutorial explaining how to install and remove your Lucas 504665 headlight wire clips. Happily brought to you by Malcolm & Kyle of CBS parts. Click here to read the entire blog post and watch the video.  

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Tech Tip: Indexing The Clutch Operating Rack On BSA / Triumph Unit Singles (Excluding Cub)

Tech Tip: Indexing The Clutch Operating Rack On BSA / Triumph Unit Singles (Excluding Cub)
Index your 1965 and later BSA or Triumph unit single (excluding the Cub) using our newly posted Tech Tip guide. Today's post we will show you step by step of how to properly index your clutch actuator. Failing to do so will cause clutch not to fully disengage. Click here to read the entire blog post today.

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Raber's Parts Mart

Raber's Parts Mart
Today's blog post we wanted to share with you and also take the time to recognize Raber's Parts Mart in San Jose, California of how big of an impact Raber's has on the vintage British motorcycle community. It is with great sadness that Raber's will no longer be selling vintage Triumph parts, BSA parts or Norton parts. We also wanted to share with you that CBS will be there every step of the way should you need to chose a new parts outlet. Click here to read the entire post. 

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Amal Premier Carbs Back In-Stock (Finally)

Amal Premier Carbs Back In-Stock (Finally)
After waiting for over a year we have finally received the long awaited Amal Premier 930 Concentric carburetors. The demand has been high and we have heard your voices and we are now proud to say that the Amal Premier carbs will be here to stay (hopefully)... Without further delay click here to read the entire blog post.

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