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Needle Bearing Oil Holes - Is It Necessary?

Needle Bearing Oil Holes - Is It Necessary?

Needle Bearing Oil Holes   Have you ever pulled apart a gearbox on a vintage Triumph, or classic BSA motorcycle and noticed that some of the needle bearings have holes on the outside? If you have wondered that, then you need to read this blog post. I will get further into detail specifically on needle roller bearings and the "oil holes" for British motorcycles. But first there are a couple questions you need to ask yourself. What is an "oil hole" needle bearing? Why do some needle bearings have oil holes on the outside? Does it matter if I install...

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Spotting Fake Vintage Triumph, BSA, & Norton Engine Numbers

Spotting Fake Vintage Triumph, BSA, & Norton Engine Numbers

Spotting Fake Engine Numbers With vintage British motorcycles increasing in value and popularity everyday, the rise of bogus engine numbers are starting to appear more frequently. Why "bogus" engine numbers? Well, some are trying to capitalize on rare models engine and frame numbers to increase a motorcycles value. For example, if you have a Triumph T120 engine case stamped "T120 DUXXXX" and you stamp "TT" after the "T120", you have now made a fraudulent Triumph T120TT. Some do it to get titles, the list goes on and on. Altering engine and frame numbers is a felony here in the states...

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Thread Pitch Gauge Tool - Why You Need It

Why You Need A Thread Pitch Gauge   How can a thread pitch gauge save you time and money when ordering British motorcycle parts? Let us explain. First off if you do not know what a thread pitch gauge is, a thread pitch gauge is a hand tool that allows you to measure a bolt or screws thread count per every inch. A thread pitch gauge usually comes in an assortment to allow you measure threads ranging from 10 T.P.I through 80 T.P.I. for example. Gauges come in many types to suit American thread forms, British, and even metric. The...

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Explained: 1971-1972 Triumph & BSA Conical Hub Brake Lever Differences

Know The Difference: 1971-1972 Triumph & BSA Rear Brake Lever & Spring   In 1971 the BSA motorcycle company introduced a new generation of frames called the "oil bearing frame" or simply known in short as the "OIF". Triumph also tagged along with the new style frame. With the frame design being new, there where also new hubs fitted to the models called the "conical hub". The conical hub was fitted on most Triumph & BSA singles, twins, and even triples from 1971-1975. In this blog we will be focusing on the rear conical hub brake lever arm and return...

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New BSA Motorcycle T-Shirt's Officially Licensed & Authentic Apparel

New BSA Motorcycle T-Shirt's Officially Licensed & Authentic Apparel
BSA motorcycle shirts are now being produced again at a limited time offer. Click here to read our full blog today for more information on BSA motorcycles t-shirts. We have a large variety of styles, colors, and sizes ready to ship - exclusively at Classic British Spares.

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