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Loose Rotor & Rotor Nut A loose alternator rotor center or a loose rotor nut can produce a sound similar to a big end "knock". Lucas rotors are notorious for becoming loose and causing problems in your primary cover. A sound coming from the left side of your engine is usually the first sign that your that rotor is bad. A loose Rotor nut can equally give you the same sound effect. This "knocking" sound at times can be hard to locate. A trained ear and an experienced technician can usually trace down the sound.   An original Triumph service...

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2016 Holiday Shipping Deadlines     With the 2016 year-end quickly winding down and the holiday season here at full swing, please review the 2016 holiday shipping schedule deadline. The shipping date deadline gives you the maximum shipping times in which the carrier can expect to have your package delivered by all major U.S. holiday's . UPS, USPS, and Classic British Spares want to make sure our customers, family, and loved ones get there holiday packages on time! We offer both UPS and USPS shipping on our website. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!    2016 UPS Year-End Holiday Schedule  ...

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The Foundation Of C.B.S.       Owning a vintage Triumph motorcycle, or even a BSA or Norton motorcycle has never been more affordable thanks to the '90s internet bust. There are more parts available today then there was back in the '60s and '70s when the British motorcycle empire was at its highest peak. Finding a vintage parts source is easy, but finding a quality, reliable, trustworthy, and a honest company to do business with is very difficult and is getting harder and harder to find. Here's why...     There are many so called "dealers" that specialize in...

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Drive Chain - How To Maintain It    Loosen your axle nut on the left hand and right hand side. Use the adjuster bolt to add or decrease chain tension. Use the nut to lock the bolt into place.   Drive chains are probably one of the most abused components on any motorcycle, ATV, scooter, or any vehicle that uses a drive chain. Not only do chains get abused, but they also suffer from a lack of maintenance and attention which causes premature wear and ultimately chain failure. Chain failure could be dangerous and also leave you stranded if ignored....

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Mason Motors   Original Mason Motors motorcycle license plate frame. This frame accepts that larger black license plate as used up to approx 1968.   As time passes by, history and information seems to get swept away. I have always wanted to know more information about the motorcycle dealer called "Mason Motors" that was located in Pasadena, CA. Just recently, I picked up an original Mason Motors motorcycle license plate frame from an online auction in wonderful shape. With my new finding, it has prompted me to do some researching. Mason Motors dealer sticker. For sale at one point on...

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