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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!
eBay Find: NOS Lucas 1969-70 BSA Complete Headlight
Another vintage BSA part that I scored - this time on eBay. I found this part accidentally just be scrolling down the pages of eBay. Read the full blog post today to see exactly how I found this rare jewel.
Why Triumph & BSA Motorcycle Bearings Are Expensive
One of the most common questions we get here at Classic British Spares - "Why are bearings so expensive?" Read the full blog post today and allow me to break the answer down for you. I will show you my 4 main reasons why bearings are expensive in our vintage British motorcycle industry.
The Lucas MCH61 Headlight
One of the coolest looking Lucas headlight units ever made! My personal favorite - the Lucas MCH61 headlight. Fitted to BSA unit twins from 1964-1965 only. Why is it my favorite? Read the full blog to find out and also learn more information on this hard-to-find headlight unit.
Service Bulletin: Lucas #446 Headlight Bulb Failures
Service Bulletin: New Handlebar Ignition Cut-Out Button
For 1966 Triumph introduced a new cut-out button for models with standard ignition. Models that where equipped with A.C. ignition used the same ignition cut-out button but was different internally. Triumph posted this service bulletin to inform all dealers of how to identify the two types of buttons. Read this post for more important and detailed information.
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