My 59 A7SS Show Rebuild

[Peter Gee]

My 59 BSA rebuild, from an incomplete matching frame/engine, no wheels, done over 4 years, finished 2nd overall in the FIM Africa International Councours 2019 in Nairobi with just one point lost out of a theoretical  140 points.  Slight modifications to make it look a bit sportier were done, otherwise bog standard. Lovely to ride, smooth as a watch, many thanks to tons of help here from many members. Not a single oil leak, it can be done. That's a breather drip you see! Next year hopefully it will take no 1.

[Greybeard]

Yup, looks great. I love that green.

I'm not sure about the huge gap between the wheel and the rear guard

[Peter Gee]

It coz used Goldie hardware...actually it's fine when off main stand and a shot from high up does not help!

[RoyC]

Hi Peter,
It looks very nice, but if you want it concourse here is a photo of my BSA A7ss when new to give you some guidance.

[Peter Gee]

Green is from Pearls and Pigments (Ebay) Apple Green 65%, Forest Green 35% pure dye powders, mixed in Sikken Autoclear and then applied 6 coats as a candy finish, over Lada Silver basecoat, also Sikkens. Then finally 2 coats clear topcosa, all done at home

[Peter Gee]

Thanks Roy but at the FIM Africa shows, they allow modifications and of course I would never be able to get the original mudguards. I changed to Goldie Style when the original ones I had, in very good nick, were stolen out of my garage and sold for scrap by an arrant employee. And I love the more sporty look, which I think the A7SS deserved anyway!

[Greybeard]

... were stolen out of my garage and sold for scrap by an arrant employee.

Is he/she out of hospital yet?

[a10 gf]

Looking great, great work.

[Minto]

4 years we’ll spent, she’s a beaut!
Congrats. 👍

[Seabee]

Stunning! I like the "over-restored" look. I agree with the sportier look, but myself I try to stay true on my BSA's. The Harleys are another story...………...

[BigJim]

Good to see that breather drip,makes me feel better. Bike looks great, hope its running well after all the hard work.
 

[Peter Gee]

Yes it's running great, very smooth, everything working like new..tight and taut..feels like I just bought her new.

[coater87]

Stunning! I like the "over-restored" look. I agree with the sportier look, but myself I try to stay true on my BSA's. The Harleys are another story...………...

 Blasphemy

 People think its expensive to find NOS BSA parts, try paying for NOS HD parts, or even good used.

 It would make a European BSA owners' sphincter weld itself shut

 Lee

 

[Peter Gee]

Well coater, I live in Africa, and there is zero source of NOS BSA parts whatsoever.

[ellis]

Well that looks great to me. Congratulations its worth all the effort in the end.

ELLIS