1970 fast back update

macca49 · Sep 19, 2012

hi guys
he is the update bought the bike in may 2012 pretty good nic but been off the road for 30 years
day 1

all new olis tyres batt,leads etc v/v clearanes checks

fork overhaul

brake issues

correct mudguard/fender fitted and then finally 30 miles around the area and im impressed she runs well !

cheers and a few beers 8)

ashman · Sep 19, 2012

Very nice now enjoy it.

Ashley

cjandme · Sep 19, 2012

+1 very nice. Cj

usefulidiot · Sep 19, 2012

very nice. i see your seat curves up at the front only on the right side just like mine. wonder what thats about

drones76 · Sep 19, 2012

Nice bike. Is that an Interstate sized tank?

macca49 · Sep 19, 2012

usefulidiot said:
very nice. i see your seat curves up at the front only on the right side just like mine. wonder what thats about

i dont know :?:

drones76 said:
Nice bike. Is that an Interstate sized tank?

i dont think so but i havent seen another fastback yet in the flesh to compare
next on the list, gearbox leaks [kick stort seal and drain plug] isolastics checking
cheers

motoalchemist · Sep 19, 2012

drones76 said:
Nice bike. Is that an Interstate sized tank?

i dont think so but i havent seen another fastback yet in the flesh to compare
next on the list, gearbox leaks [kick stort seal and drain plug] isolastics checking
cheers[/quote]

Nope thats the standard fastback tank..the extended range tank did not have the cutouts for the "ears" of the seat.
Wilcox will make a 5 gallon fastback tank to fit this seat out of metal for you....one of the things I plan to do to my fastback one day.

motoalchemist · Sep 19, 2012

BTW, beautiful FB. The fastback has to be one of the all time top 10 most gorgeous production bikes. I never get tired of looking at a Fastback....well, any Commando really.

Matt Spencer · Sep 19, 2012

Looks very good . take it easy getting it all settled in and youll get the best out of it . Dont want to give it to dramatic a SHOCK . The creature has SOUl , you know .

Cowboy Don · Sep 20, 2012

Beauty bike Macca!

Don't suppose you, or anyone else, know what type of points cover that is? Or where I could get one?

macca49 · Sep 20, 2012

thanks for the positive feedback guys :lol:

Cowboy Don said:
Beauty bike Macca!

Don't suppose you, or anyone else, know what type of points cover that is? Or where I could get one?

Gday Don no i dont but the bike has a couple of john Tickle bits so they may be it.

Matt Spencer said:
Looks very good . take it easy getting it all settled in and youll get the best out of it . Dont want to give it to dramatic a SHOCK . The creature has SOUl , you know .

hey Matt it was a bit of a struggle not too wring her neck once she was warmed up but i will behave 8)

motoalchemist said:
drones76 said:

Nice bike. Is that an Interstate sized tank?

Click to expand...

i dont think so but i havent seen another fastback yet in the flesh to compare
next on the list, gearbox leaks [kick stort seal and drain plug] isolastics checking
cheers

Nope thats the standard fastback tank..the extended range tank did not have the cutouts for the "ears" of the seat.
Wilcox will make a 5 gallon fastback tank to fit this seat out of metal for you....one of the things I plan to do to my fastback one day.[/quote]
ok thanks for that info i will file that about the steel tank

macca49 · Sep 20, 2012

hey don there is asimilar points cover on ebay at the moment from road and race in bendigo ive used them for a few things and they have been good

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Norton-Comma ... _588wt_814

Cowboy Don · Sep 20, 2012

Thanks Mate,

Ya, I've been tempted to get one but it's just not right. I'm looking for the older cast style with deeper fins.
I thought I was on to one from a forum member but when it arrived it turned out to be a Triumph/BSA item.

"Macca", you must be in Australia?

macca49 · Sep 20, 2012

Cowboy Don said:
Thanks Mate,

Ya, I've been tempted to get one but it's just not right. I'm looking for the older cast style with deeper fins.
I thought I was on to one from a forum member but when it arrived it turned out to be a Triumph/BSA item.

"Macca", you must be in Australia?

why yes i am in Aldgate SA and yes i am a member of the SA norton club ! although i have only been to 2 meetings and one was vey heated about historic rego

cheers

Cowboy Don · Sep 20, 2012

I woulda met you at the meeting. I'm the funny Canadian sounding bloke.
I'm not far from you, in Blackwood.
You shoulda come out on the Club ride this Sunday, it was a good one. Just riding and bike talking

macca49 · Sep 21, 2012

hey Don
yeah well weekend rides at this time are a bit hard as i work 2 weeks on 2 weeks off and i wont to sort the fastback out a bit more before i do a long ride . but i am up for midweek rides whenever i can on the bonnie , so im not sure if ya norton can be seen in the company of a 2002 triumph bonnie so ill post a picky so you can make a call

cheers

Cowboy Don · Sep 21, 2012

Not a problem riding with new bikes! Last time I went out for a ride with a Hinckley Bonnie was a few months ago. We stopped in Lobethal and when we got up to go again, only the modern Brit wouldn't start, something wrong with the starter switch. I kicked mine over on the 1st try while the Hinckley struggled for about 10 minutes.

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