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An Overview of the Smith’s BG5330 Speedometer Drive Units Most vintage British motorcycles from the mid-1960s into the 1980s were originally fitted with Smith’s or Veglia magnetic speedometers which are driven by a gearbox unit mounted to the rear hub. A fixed drive ring on the rear wheel hub rotates with the wheel which in […]
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If you have been searching for seat supply for your vintage British motorcycle as of late, you may find that many of the best-selling seats have been out of stock with many suppliers for months now. There have been some contributing factors that have left the supply chain in peril, including a general economic
A Word About BSA, Norton, and Triumph Seat Supply Read More »
What’s your year, make model? If you have ever called in to place an order with The Bonneville Shop, or for some technical advice, chances are you have talked with me. Once the conversation is underway, my typical first question is: What is the year make model of the motorcycle you are working on?
Year, Make, Model – What Are You Working on Today? Read More »
Barn Bikes Abound – BSA Motorcycles Over the past several months, we’ve seen the volume of BSA parts sales and inquiries has been on the rise. Could there be a surge in interest in the revival of BSA motorcycles, especially twins? You bet there is, and for good reason. There are still hundreds of
Pioneers in British Motorcycles 1930s BSA History In 1936, Sangster purchased the financially struggling Triumph Cycles and re-established it as the Triumph Engineering Company. He then brought Turner over from Ariel, and the Speed Twin, Turner’s parallel twin cylinder engine debuted two years later, setting the standard for design and engineering. Meanwhile, Val Page and
Thunderbolts and Lightning: BSA Motorbikes Read More »