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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!


Are you tired of paying too much for vintage Triumph parts, BSA parts, and Norton spares? Well we have the easiest solution for you! Watch Kyle, the owner, show you how you can save money today.

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Adjusting your valves is a key way to ensure a long lasting engine. When you fail to adjust your valves your valve train and engine performance will suffer and decline over time. It is essential that you adjust your valves accordingly to your manuals specifications.

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Leave A Product Review     If you placed an order from us here at Classic British Spares we would love to hear your honest, and personal feedback on the individual item(s) that you purchased. As the owner of Classic British Spares, I personally like to hear and read my customers feedback. I view it as a report card. How did we do? How did the part fit? Was the part described accurately? Watch the short video above on how to leave a product review, it takes seconds.

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The Sludge Trap    Original Triumph drawing showing how the oil flows inside the engine. Notice the sludge trap tube.   The Triumph sludge trap system is a simple yet effective design when its in proper working condition. The sludge trap acts as a centrifugal oil filter which prevents dirt, sludge, and unwanted debris from entering the crankshaft and working its way into the journals and rod bearings. Oil is fed through the end of the crankshaft (timing side) and forced through the rod bearings. Excess oil falls to the bottom of the crankcase (sump) and gets picked up by...

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Free Shipping Starting 2017    Free Shipping on orders over 75 USD starting January 1st 2017. (Click to watch the video)   Yes we have finally come to the conclusion to offer Free Shipping on our website starting on January 1st 2017. Previously, shipping would have to be paid on your behalf regardless of the order size. There are a couple reasons why we decided to inform this new rule. First, we want British motorcycle parts to be affordable for everyone regardless of who you are. One of the most troublesome issues about owning a vintage Triumph or BSA motorcycles...

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