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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!


Figuring out what type of hone grit for your application when performing a top end job on your vintage British motorcycle can be challenging. Today we would like to assist you in selecting the proper grit for your engine. Click here to read the full blog post today.

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Electronic ignitions for vintage British motorcycles have been around for over 45+ years. Many features have changed since the days of the Lucas Rita ignition systems. Read our full blog today to learn what we personally think about the future of electronic ignitions and what the EI manufactures should explore into.

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Most people today have ditched there old Lucas points leaving them far behind in the past. However, there are many folks (including myself) that still use points and live by them. Today's blog post topic is on The Anatomy Of The Lucas 6CA Points Assembly. We will cover the most important details and information in regards to the 6CA unit. Click here to begin reading the full blog post.

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Are the new gas tanks coming out of India as good as they look in the pictures? Today's blog post topic is uncovering the hidden truth on Indian made gas tanks for your classic Triumph, BSA or Norton motorcycle. You might be surprised on what we find. Click here to read the full blog.

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eBay is not the only place to find vintage Triumph parts today. It's 2017 and the world of vintage British motorcycles is starting to grow past cookie-cutter websites that offer the same thing over and over again. If you feel that way about shopping on eBay perhaps you should give Classic British Spares a try. We would love to help you on your next build. Read the full blog today.

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