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Classic New Lucas Motorcycle Parts Back In Production

Classic New Lucas Motorcycle Parts Back In Production

The trademarks "Lucas" and the Diagonal Device are owned by Lucas Industries Limited The original Joseph Lucas electronic company that made parts for most British motorcycles and automobiles during the golden years is long gone. But as of last year (2015), the "new" Lucas brand is back in full swing reproducing quality motorcycle parts. Not to boast, but we happen to be authorized dealers for Lucas products. So is there any benefit of Lucas reproducing classic British motorcycle parts? Short answer in my opinion is... YES. The new Lucas company is bringing parts back into production that have been unavailable...

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Uncovering An Original 1968 Triumph Tiger TR6R Motorcycle

Uncovering An Original 1968 Triumph Tiger TR6R Motorcycle

Uncovering An Original 1968 Triumph Tiger TR6R Motorcycle       This is the story of "Uncovering an original 1968 Triumph TR6R motorcycle". From the beginning to the.... well, not the end! Please feel free to read on how I found my 1968 Triumph 650 Tiger and how I got it road worthy again to it's new life. It's amazing wait time can do when you put all your effort in. A lot of time, energy, and money has gone into this motorcycle and it's been worth every single minute of it. Enjoy       It started off as...

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Product Review: Triumph 650 Twins Primary Cover 1963-1967 57-1727

New Triumph 650 Twins Primary Cover 1963-1967   Over the years as Triumph parts start to get picked out, some valuable "must have" items will get harder and harder to find, especially in good or usable shape. One part in specific happens to be the primary cover on Triumph 650 unit twins from 1963-1967. Primary covers, timing cover, fenders, tanks and many other features happen to be the key visual parts that make your motorcycle stand out. With the primary cover, most where damaged and cracked from falling or from a primary chain that has failed. Not to mention some...

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Inside The Genuine Amal MKI Premier Concentric Carburetor

Inside The Genuine Amal MKI Premier Concentric Carburetor

The Amal Premier Carburetor   The New Amal Premier MK I (Mark 1) Concentric Carburetor has currently been in Production for sometime now. Not really considered "new" anymore... but it depends on who you ask! Many folks to this day still have not heard of the Amal Premier carburetor, but I would like to change that and hope everyone from today's post will have an insight of just how "Premier" they really are.       Always look for the "Premier Range" Sticker on the box to ensure it's the real deal. Made in England.   If you still have...

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Up Close: 1970 Triumph Dual Clear Hooter Windtone Horns

Genuine Original (NOS) High & Low Note Clear Hooter Horns. Triumph Part # 60-2256 & 60-2257 (D2256 & D2257)   Rare, scarce, limited & expensive are all words to describe Triumph / BSA dual Clear Hooter horns. No these are not your typical Automobile horns as seen on Jaguars & MG's... (Although they do look similar). These particular Clear Hooter horns are often referred to as "The Holy Grail of Horns", and here's why. Clear Hooter horns where made and produced in England for British automobiles and motorcycles from the 1930's through the 1970's. Similar to Lucas but on a...

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