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Hey fellow C.B.S. fans, customers, and readers. This Triumph service bulletin dated April 8, 1968, goes into detail about a top dead center (T.D.C.) crankshaft locating pin that was sent out to eastern dealers to be used on 1968 Triumph 500 and 650 twins to coupe with the narrow crankshaft locating slots. Click on the service bulletin to read the full blog.

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On today's post I will dive into a BSA service bulletin that I find very interesting. This BSA service bulletin is dated December 17, 1965, and talks about 1966 A50 and A65 650 models. The subject of this bulletin is on the front fender support brackets. If installed incorrectly (according to BSA), it can cause... Read the full blog for more information.

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Dated 10-26-1965, BSA released this service bulletin indicating that dealers and builders alike should be a ware of the increase piston skirt clearance. Read the full blog for more important details regarding your early BSA A65.

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A 1963 BSA Rocket Goldstar found it's way to me on February 1st, 2017. Read the full blog and find out how this iconic, and rare vintage British motorcycle found its way to me. The BSA Rocket Goldstar was only produced from 1962-1963 making it very rare and collectible.

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When it comes to classic motorcycles, vintage British motorcycles are by far the most popular and sought after motorcycles by collectors and enthusiasts alike. We put this top 3 list of things you will need when owning a vintage British motorcycle.

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