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Everything you need to know about Lucas
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It's funny, even though I know, love, and tell all the Lucas jokes, I never had one bit of trouble with the Lucas electrics on either my '71 commando (sold it in '78) or my current '73 Commando. Though I must admit my '59 bug eye sprite was a bit problematic sometimes...
My favorite is: "Lucas was the first company to make electricity visible; it looks like smoke."
My favorite is: "Lucas was the first company to make electricity visible; it looks like smoke."
The Lucas family motto: "Home before dark!"
I also have to say I have had (touch wood) no problems with Lucas bike or car electrics from the 60s and 70s. Early Italian and Spanish electrics, on the other hand, make Lucas look good by comparison. Also, one has to bear in mind the age of these Lucas components. I bet the Lucas guys didn't expect their switchgear and alternators to be working 40 years on.
I also have to say I have had (touch wood) no problems with Lucas bike or car electrics from the 60s and 70s. Early Italian and Spanish electrics, on the other hand, make Lucas look good by comparison. Also, one has to bear in mind the age of these Lucas components. I bet the Lucas guys didn't expect their switchgear and alternators to be working 40 years on.
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