Bare Bones Busa #11 Brass Handlebar Weights !

Something a little radical for a different style of bike..!
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[@DJackson0210]

Fantastic work as ever, Del. You could certainly make a tidy sum making custom parts! You have a great eye for style on every build I've seen you do! Cannot wait to see the progression! Also, so very glad to see you up and about! Stay well!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much for those kind words David, It's therapeutic to be back in the garage making things again... Have a good weekend mate, and keep safe.

[@martindavies8326]

To say your not a engineer, your getting bloody good with that lathe Del, very nice job. ⚙️🔩🔧✊

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, that's too kind, ill never be any form of engineer, im just keen amateur home machinist, and a beginner at that.... but learning all the time and improving with practice aye.. !

[@MrBuyerman]

Nice design and machining skills Del, but they make the busa look like Boss Hogs Cadillac. 😅🤣

[@Moonfleet41]

Cool..!

[@carlzrx]

I do like the design,but(lol) won’t they be a bit to long,they’d be great when your filtering through traffic though,I can hear the cry’s from the car drivers already lol

[@berezi301]

Great job my friend.....precious pieces!!!!!..

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly

[@jonelliott9627]

Geez...always thinking Del..love the form and the function. The matte finish is definitely classy too....

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate👍 Brass is a cool materal to use, but not if it's polished aye.. !

[@alexclarke5026]

Hi Del, they look superb, I bet they weigh a bit more than standard, which should help with that raw vibe Busa's put out around 5500 RPM. you do wonders with that lathe, it might be aimed at the hobby end of the market but you can do some great turning work with it.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, they are actually about half an ounce heavier, no more.. the factory ones are thicker in diameter, and 60mm long, so they should take care of the vibes aye.. Thanks for your kind words, still got lots to learn, and of course i would love a heavier machine.. but it's not that easy to find them for domestic use.

[@UOO303T]

Bespoke handle bar ends.... Amazing quality workmanship brilliant

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much!

[@holdfast7657]

Why?

[@LoneAmigo17]

Del if when turning brass have negative rake on the top of the tool , will get great finish , if you wanted a polishable finish

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Paul.. can i ask you to clarify what you mean by a 'Negative rake' ! do you mean to grind this angle into the tip?, or to tilt the tool in some way... not sure what you mean mate.!

[@LoneAmigo17]

@@Moonfleet41 when you get a new bit of tool steel , grind your front and side rake on , but leave the top un touches what we call negative or no rake, has you don’t need a chip breaker like on steel & aluminium , stone your tool has you did in the video, you will get a real good finish on brass , hopefully i make sense Del , arkansas stone is best for getting a good edge on tool steel , same principle used on making boring /threading & grooving tool for brass cheers Paul

[@Moonfleet41]

Ok Paul, so just to be clear (and I'm learning this every day), I leave the top face of the cutting tool unground and dead flat, rather than the slight curve backwards that I currently put in, is that right? Thanks again for your advice, I've been amazed at the generous and helpful nature of the online machining community.

[@LoneAmigo17]

@@Moonfleet41 yes m8 that’s correct for brass

[@LoneAmigo17]

@@Moonfleet41 boy sure you remember has you talk to a lot of people i brought you up some taps & carbide drills a couple years ago left them at southampton hd , i see you often using them 😉

[@davidkeppler56]

Something very therapeutic about watching lathe work. Shame the result is not to my taste, but then neither is the whole bike! Still each to their own, The world would be very boring if we all liked the same thing. Doesn’t matter if I like it, I can still appreciate the skill and work involved.

[@SoddingaboutSi]

God i love lathe work. Its so rewarding. Nice job Del.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.

[@jasonshortphd]

WOW, that looks super cool.

[@alfredskristapurs1170]

Filtering much?

[@Moonfleet41]

1 inch narrower than the HUGE factory mirrors..

[@canadianfirst8326]

Right , Here we go then … I can watch lathe work all day. Thx Del

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers buddy.. :-)

[@bramhill666]

Too big looks abit silly

[@Moonfleet41]

I went to school in London with a lad called 'Abit", he had a brother called "Azif" too..!

[@paulharast1958]

Cool And Awesome Work. You Del & Penny Have A Wonderful Weekend & Ride Safely & Stay Healthy 🤗

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Paul, you too Sir, keep safe and well, and enjoy your weekend. D&Pxx

[@JmChannel25]

Great work Del. 👍 You should add a set of Counterbore drill bits to your wish list. Or a set of flat end mills. 🙂

[@Moonfleet41]

Oh they're on the list mate, i can assure you..what ever items for promotion or sponsorship a creator might get from companies, they are always things "they" want to promote... the small every day random tools you need are your own expense, and i maybe spend £150 a month on tools as it is, and have to prioritize as you can imagine... and i think ive maybe needed an end mill / counter bore bit half a dozen times in five years.. i have 6mm and 8mm already.. but this was 10mm for the screw heads.. . and i simply don't have one, and at about £20 for a good one, or maybe £75 for a set.. there are other tools that come first mate. Ill get some eventually, tool buying is a constant revolving outlay.

[@MACK13]

Mint... 👍🏻👌👍🏻 Excellent workmanship. Many thanks for taking the time to film and share. No words required 😉 MACK and Maggie, Huddersfield

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks so much Mack.. have a good weekend both of you..

[@lewisp3954]

dont try filtering.

[@Moonfleet41]

Naah, makes it more interesting...!!

[@TechnMoto]

Dell, those came out super!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir... Hope you're well and have a great weekend.

[@pippipster6767]

Wouldn’t want the end of that landing on any part of my body 😮

[@Matt-ob3sn]

Just perfect as always 👏👏

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much 😀

[@iainduncan2363]

i do hope your not going to be stopping doing the biles and opening your own machine shop Del your getting really good at this m8 atb iain

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Iain, It will always be related to bikes mate, they will forever be our mainstay..

[@christophermcreynolds6001]

Great job , looks smart

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate!

[@davidmain3]

Nice workmanship but sorry to my taste they look ridiculous! (there's always one! )

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you on the workmanship David...The only time that everyone will approve of, and like what you do... is when you obediently conform to boring norms... so your reaction, to me, proves im stepping outside the beige... just like i intended..! Have a good weekend mate.

[@davidmain3]

@@Moonfleet41 And why not, each to their own. You have a good'n too, you deserve it!

[@simonrawle7885]

a good after noon spent at the time machine . you lose track of time wen turning buts lol

[@Goldwing1500rider]

Is it balance enough to ride on high cable?? Sure something different and unique! Kwel!

[@Moonfleet41]

High cable ?

[@Goldwing1500rider]

@@Moonfleet41 ….. LOL …. Take the tires off. Ride the motorcycle on high cable like guy walking on cable with long pole for balancing…. Would that be challenge?? ( just a deaf culture way of making joke) 😂 we are imaginary people, often hearing people thinks ahhhh kinda dumb joke. Btw- I do love your metal lathe… really can be pretty creative making things!!

[@Moonfleet41]

@@Goldwing1500rider Aha.. i get it.. like the guy with the huge wide pole in a wire between two building... Duh sorry, missed the joke.!

[@Goldwing1500rider]

@@Moonfleet41 BINGO!!! 🤣 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIrPoHxjprulfaM You and Penny put on a show? Wink

[@DonHutchins]

Looks really good, Del. I used to have some stainless bar-ends on a gen-1 FZ1 that were similar, but didn't extend out quite so long, really liked them. For this bike, I like the brass even more! Looking great, and job well done. Take care...

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate.. dare to be different aye.!

[@campingstoveman]

Delboy, have you a problem with your tailstock, it self ejects the centre and running centre, you dont appear to have tangs on the end so get two bolts with the correct thread and reduce the bolt head diameter and screw them into the tapered ends of the chuck and centre then when you wind the tailstock back it will self release, cheaper the buggering the centre bearings or driving the chuck off the taper.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate..

[@Dead_Assassin]

They look like your dart shafts, maybe you subconscious inventor mind got the idea from it. Good video del..😊

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha yeah, they say that much of design and inspiration is from subliminal imprintation..! so you may be right.

[@pawelkaa334]

No comment :) just great !!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks a lot!

[@hdhardcore8511]

Master piece!

[@Butterfly07949]

Yes love the old expanding rawl bolt trick Del it was you in that Damage video all those years ago who taught me that. Great result 😀

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Mark, yeah i remember that, long old time ago now aye.

[@Butterfly07949]

@@Moonfleet41 the channel has come on leaps and bounds since then !

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Your handlebar weights look nice, but huge. Good that you never have to squeeze through a traffic jam like I do. Günter from Nürnberg/Germany

[@ObsessiveCarDetailer]

You have a real imagination Del, you come up with some great ideas that you then turn into a solution. 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, i appreciate that, got to be different aye, and enjoy the journey.

[@stevenmarry6845]

they look huge, like plumb bobs or something..part off the tapers and they'll look class

[@Moonfleet41]

Boring though..!!!

[@stevenmarry6845]

@@Moonfleet41 I wouldn't say that at all

[@paulosergiomelchertmarques9886]

Not a single word, such a great job!

[@JDnBeastlet]

Very nicely done, Del. Hope you too have a wonderful weekend. Take it easy - ride safe!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, you too, and keep safe.

[@garethburningham9467]

Very nice work Del. As was already mentioned, watch the filtering 😂

[@garya3056]

Beautiful result, Del! Were you experiencing some vibration in the handlebars with the previous set up and thus the weights? BTW, you talked way too much in this vid. Try to keep it down, huh? Great production work, Mate. Hope you’re continuing to heal. Have a great weekend, both of you! 🏍👍🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey thanks Gary, i love making small parts on a lathe, ill never be professional standard, but it's ok for my use.. the original clip-on style bars had weights on them and these are about the same weight so should keep the head from shaking..

[@garya3056]

@@Moonfleet41 sweet work, my friend! 😎

[@SurreyRider]

Another great lathe project! I love the dull finish too. All the best buddy! SR

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, 👍 it's good to hear from you.. have a great weekend aye.

[@deangentles4966]

Hi Del always like watching you work on the lathe You make it look so easy Making a life time item just brilliant mate

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Dean, that's very kind, I'm certainly no expert, just got myself a lathe about 4yrs ago and started to engage the old lessons I learned at school 40yrs ago, and then the rest is practice (plus of course a little generous advice and guidance from some wonderful people in the machining community on You Tube), glad you're enjoying it mate, enjoy your weekend, D&Px

[@neillambton4065]

Always good to watch your vids Del, do you ever take your bikes down to Poole Quay on Tuesday evenings?.

[@daveharrison3635]

Brilliant job Del

[@andyman2577]

Invest in a tungsten tipped lathe too £24 on amazon EsportsMJJ

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, i think ill go that way eventually, i watch Abom79 for inspiration, he uses both HSS and screw-in tips.. they are more affordable if you buy a range of different tools and then a bagfull of tips.. I came to this machining lark later in life and just want to experience making my own tools as well as just buying them.!

[@andyman2577]

@@Moonfleet41 i started off on conventional machines and finished on cnc believe me tipped tools are way better . Big radius on tool for the best finish btw , keep it just for that purpose

[@Moonfleet41]

@@andyman2577 Thanks mate. Sage advice.

[@howder1951]

Black enamel in the grooves? Matte or gloss might be cool looking? Nice work, enjoyed very much, cheers! Give me a thumbs up or down to see how many agree or dis.

[@Moonfleet41]

I like that idea, i can pop 'em back in the chuck, and turn them for that.. use some black model enamel.!

[@Butterfly07949]

Watching it again Del this is very auspicious I could see brass used in the fine detail. Just thought about the footrest hangers in brass or nurled brass footrests. Just a thought. Bless you both x

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Marc, lots of possibilities aye, as long as it's unique and relevant... Take care and God Bless buddy..

[@coloradokid1346]

Awesome Del. Still love that lathe.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank buddy, really appreciate your feedback.

[@Wytnucls]

Nice workmanship, but that looks rather lethal to me. I hope you won't get impaled when falling off the bike. ;)

[@Moonfleet41]

Naah, they're 15mm dia on the end, if you're gonna throw it down the road you're more in danger from a mirror stem or jagged end of a broken brake or clutch lever..!

[@renzovc]

props to you brother ! lathe work is so fascinating and you really are great at it ! love the end result ! keep up the great work! bike is looking bad ass ! stay safe guys cheers from new york !!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Brother, good to hear from you, and thank you for your kind words.. i love practicing lathe work, ill never be expert at it, but it's good enough for parts for my use.. Take care and enjoy your weekend.. Keep safe. D&Px

[@user-tj3cf7se6h]

Someone sneaked in there without watching the hole vid .. Tut tut .. , still . I almost had to fast fwd @ 0.25 sec's . My teeth 😁 . Fine fine fine Workmanship ., Just keep the Brass cleaner to hand . Silent ending 👍 .

[@Moonfleet41]

No brass cleaning needed mate.. once you media blast the surface, they just fade darker over time evenly without staining and eventually look bronze..!

[@spencerchapman1873]

There look cool del nice job I love abit of lathe work 😀

[@gilesbristow123]

Always enjoy a lathe episode 😀👍

[@MikeWilliams-yp9kl]

Don't they look amazing, I love the blast finish also😎

[@gibidygubidy]

Get outa my way I'm coming through bar ends. Uber cool.

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, maybe a bit Boadicea !! but why not.

[@dcads2290]

there big :)

[@davejohnson2051]

They look spectacular, i loved the look at the end once blasted...very cool mate

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Dave.. the media blasting has a practical reason.. any polished or machine finish to brass will stain and go all nasty and mottled.. but once you media blast it, it stays totally blemish free and just slowly turns darker ending up like bronze..!

[@Timson254]

Nice work - kinda reminds me of a Longhorn cow tho 🤣 Watch it when filtering!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Tim, i don't have problems filtering, im always at the front..! 🤣

[@Timson254]

@@Moonfleet41 hahah - Of course!

[@alasdairduncan7200]

Wish you took orders on the side would love a custom delboy special set of bar ends like that for my gsx 😍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, Maybe one day.. the biggest issue with making any bespoke parts for anyone is price.. single one-off hand made parts take ten times longer to make than mass produced accessories, even the raw material alone to make these would cost about £50... then maybe 3 hours labour.!.. so you can see how it doesn't make financial sense to do this unless you really really want some and aren't worried about price.!

[@alasdairduncan7200]

@@Moonfleet41 got some other pieces to get for the bike first but will have a chat in the future 😉

[@MrAndyCarlos]

Sick handlebar weights😍

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

Nicely made.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jasonbuckles9402]

You never cease to impress. Keep it up!!!

[@frankt.3891]

Fantastic work and video... 👏👏👏👏

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you! Cheers Frank!

[@andyhobbs1561]

Real nice professional job mate well impressed 👏👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you! Cheers Andy!

[@andyjrichie6709]

Wow , they just look so good , really nice. Thank you for another great video

[@Moonfleet41]

Thnaks buddy, so nice of you to say.. really appreciate your support

[@andyjrichie6709]

@@Moonfleet41 I like the channel so much ,and how you make items out of steel into something that sets the bike off , like bar ends. My favourite channel

[@shaunglendinning]

Great bit of Lathe work Del. Great job!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate👍

[@stevendanielscobbie]

Well they look awesome!

[@johnroberts2290]

Absolutely beautiful job Del. I love it.👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Many thanks John, you're very kind mate.

[@jhaskoll]

How wide do you want your bike to be?

[@Moonfleet41]

Still an inch narrower than the massive standard Hayabusa factory mirrors, so plenty of room!

[@cedricletourneur5980]

So nice and perfect!!!

[@zzzpip]

the patience of a god. cheers.

[@RenchRanch]

Very trick! Nice. Mike

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy... Hope you both have a great weekend.. Keep safe. D&Pxx

[@KMaC-wt9lr]

Careful when filtering... 👀

[@Moonfleet41]

No problem mate, im always at the front...!

[@hawkslayers1]

super job delboy

[@richardwhittle2302]

Very smart Del 👍

[@uk6928]

Brilliant.

[@Gorbyrev]

Beautiful work. Brass is such a lovely metal to work with.

[@Moonfleet41]

It really is Mark, i love turning brass, and once media blasted, they slowly turn a rich dark bronze over time..

[@n22pdf]

Wow nice work Del 👍😎

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks 👍

[@jamesseddon1637]

Grabs mug of tea.......

[@Moonfleet41]

....and hobb knob i hope.?

[@bubbles1863]

Now they are shit cool del 😘

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers mate.

[@veeken777]

You have become a dab hand with the little lathe now Dell. For some reason I could do with a game of arrows n a pint after watching. Matches the bike

[@springy-2112]

It's in the trees It's coming When I was child ....... Don't know why I've come over all Kate Bush ( imagine that!) maybe it's because I love Kate Bush and I love your Bar Ends .. Although loving your bar ends probably won't get me a court appearance and a restraining order ! ( sorry Kate) ... Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮⛏

[@Moonfleet41]

Don't worry, i feel your love for Kate brother, great Goddess of chiffon and kicky leg dancing..! who wouldn't want to meet her on a windy moor..! Have a good weekend Bruv.. Keep safe. D&Pxx

[@michaelevans1658]

Nice job Dell.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly

[@ozbusa]

❤️👍

[@Val750]

As always, matey, I love watching lathe work... (But you knew that, didn't you😁) Like another commenter put, black in the grooves would be a great finishing touch. Stay well, and much love to yourself and PP😍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, yeah, that's a great idea, and cool finishing touch later... got to finish the plate still yet, it's still too big, and needs a better edge to it.. then there's paint, and then graphics... should look ok once it's all finished.

[@innes59]

👍

[@loddude5706]

Y'know, I always figured the 'blunt' type bar-end weights were rather pointless . . . short on reach, no presence : ) xx

[@nbt3663]

Just watching the drill bit go in is enough for me. That looked cool!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate.

[@chrispayne1029]

Bloody awesome job Del 👏👌🏻🤘🍷

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers Chris..

[@TheBazza2556]

Cracking job Del. I like em......alot.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Bazza.. 👍

[@myz06rocks]

Pretty timely for me as well Del! I just realized this past week that the bar ends i installed last winter after my excursion into the gravel at the track last year aren't weighted by comparison to the stock ones and thats why i've been getting a bit of vibration into my hands. I'd commission a set from you but i'm sure the shipping would be ridiculous HAHA.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey buddy, these are the same weight as the factory weights, just under 12 ounces, a parcel with a pair would be about 1kg all done.. the bar to make a pair will cost me about £55, the shipping is around £35, (so about $120 USD plus any taxes or import duties your side..! ) so yeah, pretty pricey.. can you not convert some second hand stock ones to fir the bike..?

[@jonelliott9627]

@@Moonfleet41 umm...$120 us is pretty cheap I think for handcrafted unique pieces ...I just sold my b king 3 days ago....damn

[@76kwame]

First 😁👍

[@danparsonage3884]

That is one massive bar end

[@DavesProjectCorner]

Lovely bit of turning and a great looking result! I find on a relaxing ride bar ends are good to spread your grip and hold on to, they'll be great for mirror clipping too! ;) Enjoy, looking forward to the finished bike, what other surprises have you in store!! God bless! :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate 👍, yeah, you can also hang your carrier bag on them when you're riding back from the off-license... Glad you're enjoying the build, lots more to come, and a few other different subject videos coming along soon too.!

[@wozwandering4255]

Wow loving them end weights Del fantastic job 💪💪👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@bms2250]

No quote this time Del? Mind you, must be hard coming up with a new one for each video! That said, I always like to see someone sharing their faith.

[@LargosBlade07]

Awesome work Del. Love seeing the Busa come together with your art style. Just personal preference here, no criticism, but I’d have “blued” the bolts that hold on the weights to have that blue color as the contrast against the brass instead of the stainless steel color. Can’t wait to see what you have in store next. Simply awesome.

[@Moonfleet41]

That's a great idea buddy.. i can do that later, or even better, use clean clear oil for quenching to get a dark straw colour to the heads..match the brass... it'll look even better later on when the brass patinas down to a dark bronze colour..! thanks for the nudge !

[@LargosBlade07]

​@@Moonfleet41 Good call that will look cool.

[@getoffmygrass6974]

Your skill sets are ridiculous Del and workmanship is second to none. I have a couple custom brass pieces on my 2002 Night Train, I think it's a beautiful metal and holds a certain nostalgic taste. I would like to get some custom brass one of a kind head bolt covers but didn't like anything I saw online, though it's been awhile since I've looked. Hope all is well with yourself and Penny, I'll keep you in my prayer's. 🍻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for your kind and generous words of support my friend, we really appreciate that. Brass is a very cool material for many reasons, but most of all its so easy to work and make things from, and it lasts for ever.. Take care and keep in touch aye.. All the best.. D&Pxx

[@Sigtrygg_Gale.]

Great job mate, they look brilliant 👏

[@tinks43]

(P) And not another pair like them 👏🏻 Well done guys.

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers buddy. hope you're all keeping well.. enjoy your weekend aye.

[@rsbharley4766]

Great job Del. Looks excellent, brass always looks cool. Hope you are both keeping well and the your recovery is still on the up mate. Penny and you have a relaxing weekend. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks so much mate, feeling better every week, up days and down days.. but life goes on and im better then i was 10 weeks ago that's for sure... Thanks for your kind support mate. take care and you enjoy a peaceful Sunday.. D&Px