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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!


Why We Do Not Sell Control Cables

Why We Do Not Sell Control Cables
Here at Classic British Spares we offer everything from seats, engine components, mufflers, gas tanks, and a whole lot more. There are few parts that we do not stock on our website. Control cables happens to be one of them - read the full blog today and find out why we do not stock control cables.

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#1 Online Shop For Norton Commando Parts

#1 Online Shop For Norton Commando Parts
Own a Norton Commando? Does it need to be restored or fixed? Now is the perfect time to drag it out of your garage and put it back on the road - doing so requires a competent mechanic and a competent dealer. We have the largest selection of parts for your Norton Commando on the web. Read the full blog today.

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That "One Guy" Who Picks Your Bike Apart

That "One Guy" Who Picks Your Bike Apart
There is always that "one guy" who seems to know more about your motorcycle than you do. He is usually quick to pick apart what is correct and what is not correct. Don't you just despise that guy? Click here to read the full blog post.

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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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