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Lucas Wiring Color Code Key

Lucas Wiring Color Code Key
Today's blog post is a Lucas wiring color code key which basically decodes all the Lucas wiring colors as found on most vintage British motorcycles. This sheet was printed in a magazine article back in the 1990's and has resurfaced again. You can download, print, or save your copy today by clicking on this link.

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Why You Should Upgrade To A Podtronics Regulator / Rectifier

Why You Should Upgrade To A Podtronics Regulator / Rectifier
If you are debating if you should stick with your old Lucas rectifier or zener diode then I would highly recommend reading today's blog post. I would like to introduce to you a unit called Podtronics. This unit is designed to replace you rectifier and diode using an "all-in-one" box. Read the full blog for more details.

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Top 3 Parts That Always Need To Be Replaced

Top 3 Parts That Always Need To Be Replaced
Owning a vintage BSA, Norton or Triumph motorcycle can be sometimes be a handful. There always seems to be something that needs to be fixed or improved upon. I have put together a "top 3 list" of parts that I have found that always need to be replaced on a vintage British motorcycle. Find out what my top 3 list is today by reading the full blog today.

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5 Steps: How To Start A Vintage Triumph Motorcycle

5 Steps: How To Start A Vintage Triumph Motorcycle
There are many ways to start a vintage Triumph motorcycle - most will agree with that, but there is only 1 proper way to do so... Read the full blog post today to see how I personally start my vintage Triumph motorcycles and how you can make my technique yours. 

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Report: Century Cycles Fathers Day Party 2017

Report: Century Cycles Fathers Day Party 2017
So what did you do for Father's Day? Did you get to ride? Eat food? Drink a cold Beer? If you where stuck inside you're house you should have come to Century Cycles Fathers Day Party. C.B.S. attended this event and we have a full report. Read the full blog here.

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