Frankenstein Fastback

pierodn · Mar 31, 2014

After a year of construction and another year of burial in the basement of my house, today it is resurfaced my 1971 Fastback Black Knight (I like to call it so).
Is a collection of parts from 1967 to 1975, I gathered all the more I liked every type and years.
I met a lot of difficulties but I enjoyed it a lot.
I will have to accommodate other Commandos, but now I'll devote myself to replace also my 1969 BSA Rocket 3.
Ciao.
Piero

Hobot · Mar 31, 2014

Thanks for the show off efforts as I like looking longest at a nearly new factory edition. Best wishes on straight forward restore on the BSA triple which might not last in routine use like a clunky ole Commando.

pete.v · Mar 31, 2014

WOW, pierodn. That is a fine collection of parts you have there. Tremendous!

I suppose because of the nature of the build that there is no "before" pictures. That's a small consolation for such a fine example.

Great Work.

pierodn · Mar 31, 2014

pete.v said:
WOW, pierodn. That is a fine collection of parts you have there. Tremendous!

I suppose because of the nature of the build that there is no "before" pictures. That's a small consolation for such a fine example.

Great Work.

Hi Pete,
thank you.
Now i have a problem: all the parts I removed from my other Commandos, I'll have to retrieve them elsewhere (or remove them!!!!!!)
Ciao.
Piero

phil yates · Mar 31, 2014

pierodn said:
After a year of construction and another year of burial in the basement of my house, today it is resurfaced my 1971 Fastback Black Knight (I like to call it so).
Is a collection of parts from 1967 to 1975, I gathered all the more I liked every type and years.
I met a lot of difficulties but I enjoyed it a lot.
I will have to accommodate other Commandos, but now I'll devote myself to replace also my 1969 BSA Rocket 3.
Ciao.
Piero

Piero
If and when you ever sell it, you can advertise it as a 67 to 75 model. Then list all the part numbers, to confuse them!
A little bit of something for all preferences!
With those solid front forks you could nearly tell some dope it is an Atlas. Tell him the head steady collapsed and the motor tilted.
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ashman · Mar 31, 2014

Well done Piero, you should be very proud at what you have done, now just get it on the road and enjoy it even better.

Ashley

grandpaul · Mar 31, 2014

I don't see anything wrong with that bike except some wrinkles in the seat cover.

Classic beauty.

kernel65 · Mar 31, 2014

Very, very nice!

savingclassicmotorcycles · Mar 31, 2014

wow loving the forks mate really work well cracking take on a fastback

pierodn · Apr 1, 2014

grandpaul said:
I don't see anything wrong with that bike except some wrinkles in the seat cover.

Classic beauty.

You're right, but the seat I rebuilt myself, I modeled the foam, I cut and sewn the skin.
It was one of the most difficult activities.
In truth I have one other original perfect seat, but I like more this because his imperfections reminds me of the commitment that it took me.
Ciao.
Piero

trident sam · Apr 1, 2014

You've done a superb job Piero, well done.
30 years ago our post man did his rounds on a red fastback, it wasn't quite as pretty :shock:
sam

lrutt · Apr 1, 2014

That is really really nice. I like the elements you've chosen to mix, disc brakes, fork covers, ammeter. A very nice bike.

grandpaul · Apr 1, 2014

pierodn said:
In truth I have one other original perfect seat, but I like more this because his imperfections reminds me of the commitment that it took me.

Then I have even more respect. I know my limitations, and one of them is upholstery!

Matt Spencer · Apr 1, 2014

Very Good , but youll have to be Frank Einstein with that Woket Free .

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Roadrash · Apr 1, 2014

Super job! The bike looks great and it's your own special creation. It stops. it go's. it looks cool... what more could you want? You are going to get a lot of questions from other bikers. Enjoy

tomspro · Apr 1, 2014

Job well done!!!!
I have a 71 Roadster and will use some of your ideas for inspiration on my upgrades / mods.

cjandme · Apr 1, 2014

Well I for one don't like it........just kidding Pierodin I agree with everyone else here and echo their congratulations on a super build.....I guess if I had to point out something about it that didn't like, it would have to be .....that it is in your garage and not mine

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