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The Importance Of Having A Part Number

The Importance Of Having A Part Number
Placing an order for vintage Triumph, BSA and Norton parts requires more than just a description of what you are searching; it requires having a part number so you can find and order the correct parts for your application. Click here to read our new blog of why its important to have a part number.

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Tech Tip: Testing A Lucas Zener Diode

Tech Tip: Testing A Lucas Zener Diode
Read today's tech tip post on how I found and fixed a bad zener diode on my 1968 Triumph TR6R. A zener diode plays a key role on how you're electrical system will charge. Click here to read the full blog post today.

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Tech Tip: Triumph Twins Crankshaft Oil Feed Seal (Low Oil Pressure)

Tech Tip: Triumph Twins Crankshaft Oil Feed Seal (Low Oil Pressure)
Low oil pressure can cause some serious damage to your engine in the long run if unnoticed. Today's tech tip I dive into Triumph twins timing cover oil seal and why the installation of the seal is important. If installed the wrong way around or if the seal is damaged you could loose up to half of what your oil pressure should / could be. Click here to read the entire blog post.

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New Product: Oil Pressure Gauge Kits

New Product: Oil Pressure Gauge Kits
If you just finished building your vintage British motorcycle we highly recommend that you should install an oil pressure gauge. Why? So you can monitor your oil pressure and see exactly what your engine is doing. Let's face it, building a motor or having a motor built is expensive so why chance it? Click here for more information regarding our new oil pressure kits.

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Tech Tip: Shimming Valve Springs

Tech Tip: Shimming Valve Springs
Before you recondition and fit your cylinder head we recommend that you read our new tech tip post on shimming valve springs. Shimming valve springs is done to retain the stock characteristic without sacrificing a loss of seat pressure. Click here to read the entire post for more details.

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