Electrex World is a UK-based manufacturer of high quality motorcycle electrical components and ignition systems for classic and modern machines, with a strong reputation among riders who want reliable, bolt-on upgrades for vintage bikes. Brand overview Electrex World has been producing motorcycle electrical components in the UK for over 30 years, with the vast majority […]
High quality valves made in the UK. Since 1946 G&S Valves Ltd has been manufacturing a wide variety of valves from OEM to prototypes. They handle the full process in-house, including forging, heat treatment, machining, and grinding, which gives them control over quality. Their technical material emphasizes durability under heat and stress, better anti-friction properties
Mike Grage, Technical and Customer Support at The Bonneville Shop and British Iron 446 LED Update for 2026 There have been a few changes to the parts that are available to us from when I first started working for The Bonneville Shop in July 2021. Back then I was tasked with providing a solution to
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Dave Porter, Technical and Customer Support at The Bonneville Shop. Motorcycle Wheel Building One of the more satisfying elements of the restoration of a vintage motorcycle is the refurbishment of the spoked wheels. From rusted, bent, and unsafe rims to dull corroded spokes and nipples, the transformation to bright and shiny rims and spokes
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Considerations for Handlebar Changes By Mike Grage, Technical and Customer Support at The Bonneville Shop and British Iron. Most people in the motorcycle world want to make their bike their own by customizing it to their liking and riding comfort. One of the most common ways of doing this is to change the handlebars to
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For Sale: 1972 Triumph Bonneville T120R Price: $6200.00 Fully restored, rebuilt engine, new paint, runs great, clear title and all receipts. Located in N.E. Ohio. Call Jon @ 330-958-6202 or E-mail red67c10@yahoo.com.
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An Overview of the Smith’s BG5330 Speedometer Drive Units By Dave Porter, Technical and Customer Support at The Bonneville Shop 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
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Hinckley Triumph Maintenance and Restoration Part 3: Resurrecting A Barn Find Hinckley By Mike Grage, Technical and Customer Support at The Bonneville Shop and British Iron. Pre-Ride Inspection In part one of this blog series, of Hinckley Triumph maintenance and restoration we pulled our bike out from wherever it was sitting and checked to see
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Date Listed: 07/03/24 Y/M/M: 1979 Bonneville Special Price: $6500 Location: Billings, Montana Seller Info: Bill Nicholson, 406-321-2183 text or call, Email motoguzzibill@gmail.com Description: Well kept, excellent running Bonneville Special. This was…
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early 2AR Lucas 36403 ammeters By Dave Porter, Technical and Customer Support at The Bonneville Shop Lucas supplied the 2AR ammeter for use in Triumph 650 motorcycles from 1962 through 1970, specified for both the 6 and 12 volt charging systems. The early unit-construction coil ignition models were specified with the Lucas 36296 or
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