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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: 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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Resurrection: 1965 BSA C15 (SS80)

I recently finished rebuilding and restoring my original 1968 Triumph TR6R that I purchased locally. It was a long project but it's now back on the road where it belongs. Since I always like to stay busy I have found a new project to work on which I happened to have here at the shop tucked away in storage. This little BSA project is 1965 C15 (SS80). The BSA C15 was a 250cc motorcycle suited for beginner motorcycle riders and also blue collar workers alike. Last year (2017) I wrote a brief blog post on this C15; click here to...

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Lucas 31563 Handlebar Switch Wiring

Lucas 31563 Handlebar Switch Wiring
If you struggle with wiring we honestly feel your pain which is exactly why we have designed a new wiring diagram to aide those who have purchased a new EMGO 31563 switch. For more information click here to read the entire blog post.

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Winter Update: Triumph Parts & Website Changes

Winter Update: Triumph Parts & Website Changes
Classic British Spares is never idle; there is always changes happening around here to better serve you. This blog post is on our "Winter Update". Since winter is here now is the perfect time to start working on your vintage Triumph project. Click here to read the entire blog post.

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Wipac Ducon & Tricon Switch Wiring

Wipac Ducon & Tricon Switch Wiring
If you have purchased a new Wipac Ducon or Tricon switch recently now you can install it at ease by using our new comprehensive wiring diagram. You can download your free copy today by clicking on this link here.

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