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Service Bulletin: Plug Oilways On Service Crankcase Assembly

Service Bulletin: Plug Oilways On Service Crankcase Assembly

Triumph Crankcase Oil Way Plug     Original Triumph service bulletin #293. (Click on image to enlarge)   Early Triumph 650 unit twins from 1963 through 1965 (prior to DU24875) did not feature the oil way passage from the engine case through the cylinder barrel to lubricate the exhaust tappets and the cam. For those who have a set of later 1966-1972 replacement cases and you are planning on using the early components from an earlier engine from 1963-1965, please read this post first before assembling your engine as this is extremely important. If over looked, you could face some...

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How To Tickle An Amal Carburetor

How To Tickle An Amal Carburetor

Tickling An Amal Carb    Amal Concentric tickler plunger. This is the later style that has the longer plunger which prevents fuel from getting onto your fingers.   Have you ever heard of the term you have to tickle your Amal carburetor before you start your motorcycle? If you own a British motorcycle you should know exactly what I'm referring to. Almost all Amal carburetors have the tickler feature which includes models from the Pre-Monobloc, Monobloc, and the Concentric carburetor. Some look different but all have the same functions. Amal Monoblocs also use the tickler set-up. A different style from...

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Considering Owning A Vintage British Motorcycle?

Considering Owning A Vintage British Motorcycle?

Owning A Vintage British Motorcycle   Steve McQueen with a lovely passenger on a 1966 Triumph TR6R Tiger Thinking about purchasing or building a vintage British motorcycle but not sure where to start? The question you need to ask your self is should you start? Vintage British motorcycles can be very, very complicated and delicate machines. Everyone wants that cool vintage Triumph motorcycle because James Dean rode one, Steve McQueen, Fonzie did, and maybe your grandpa did too. Or maybe it's an investment or just the joy of a owning a British motorcycle. So what's it like owning a vintage...

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Service Bulletin: Loose Alternator Rotor Center & Rotor Nut

Service Bulletin: Loose Alternator Rotor Center & Rotor Nut

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 UPS & USPS Holiday Shipping Deadline Schedule

2016 UPS & USPS Holiday Shipping Deadline Schedule

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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