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New Production: 1966-1972 USA Made BSA A65 Crankshaft Thrust Washer

New Production: 1966-1972 USA Made BSA A65 Crankshaft Thrust Washer

New BSA A65 Crankshaft Thrust Washer    New USA Made BSA crankshaft thrust washer to replace BSA part number 68-0685.   When it comes down to new British motorcycle parts, Triumph parts are usually the first to get reproduced. There has always been (and always will be) an abundance of new parts for vintage Triumph motorcycles. BSA motorcycles on the other hand... sometimes get left out. Of course there are some parts being reproduced for the BSA models. Some are of quality, and others lack in the quality department. It basically comes down to this, "supply and demand". With I,...

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Triumph & BSA 3-Spring Clutch Thrust Washers

BSA & Triumph Clutch Thrust Washers Explained   As time passes by over the years, there seems to be a bit of confusion on the Triumph & BSA twins 3-spring clutch thrust washers. In fact, there are two types of thrust washers and two types of clutch hub sleeves that where fitted to many Unit Triumph & BSA twins. Below I would like to show you in detail of how to identify what parts you currently have, and also what parts you need.       Shown is the "early" version and "late" version of the clutch thrust washer as fitted...

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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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