Delboy's Garage, Fighter Build

Yet more sterling progress, and the tail end is shelved.!
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[@jamievandalen]

love the touch of blue/turquoise on the spring with the blacks and grays. Unsure of the paint scheme planned, but additional mild touches of that colour would be fantastic. Looking great as always Del!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Jamie, i have a really cool paint scheme planned, not too radical, but it will still be the crowning glory and bring the bike together, you're right, we will need a subtle accent of that turquoise elsewhere on the bike to bring it together... Thanks for your support, its much appreciated mate... Del.

[@michaelbarrett6408]

Hey, you two are lovely. Thanks for your efforts . 1love, 1life, live it, love it. Amazing

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Michael, you're too kind, and you're right, live your life !

[@paulharast1958]

Awesome work,,, your baby's coming along beautifully.

[@mikestewart7322]

Hi Del, I’d been thinking that the tail looked a bit strange and also thought about what I would like to see. Didn’t come up with an answer but nice to hear you and others think similar. Can’t wait to see what you settle on. It’s all too exciting mate.🏍🏍👍🏻👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Mike, thats kind of you to say, we appreciate the support.. I have no idea what it will look like yet, but ill build the new tail from scratch and wont be using existent bike tails as thats a bit Frankenstein for me.. time will tell, and it'll be a great challenge to make it look right..

[@___Ra_Ge___]

Good morning all. Have a nice day and drive safe. Looking good Dell

[@alexanderpukhely7353]

You can't even imagine how glad I am of that intro to a very cool video 👌👌

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Alexander , glad you you enjoy !

[@rsbharley4766]

Looking good Del. Building a project things change along the way, that's life. Looking forward to seeing what you’ve got planned for the new rear end mate. Penny and you have a great week. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

You're so right my friend, they absolutely do! IT's important to allow yourself to go with the flow of your creative inspirations, the completion of one part often inspires you in to the next, and in that way, the bike evolves !

[@wallabybob3020]

Loving this fighter build! Great work and great vids. All the best from Oz.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Nick, much appreciated mate. Glad you're enjoying the build.

[@wallabybob3020]

Moonfleet41 No worries Del. I could watch hard work all day!

[@8ball903]

Oh yeah shorter tail will look so much better, n you know it. Brutal indeed

[@Moonfleet41]

Oh yes brother! Brutal is good....

[@garya3056]

Enjoyed this very much, Del. That phat tire and view from the rear is quite extraordinary... almost Kardashian! Can’t wait to see what you have in mind for the tail... off to some errands here, and then some quality time in my own garage installing a Hogwerks Halo lamp in my old Fatboy. Have a nice week, you two!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Gary... thank you as ever for your kind support sir, it great to know you;re watching.. that is indeed a chunky, and it needs to enjoy the limelight right..lol! Good luck with the light install, and have a great week.. Del.

[@lewismacnab7248]

Can we see it with the tail on before you start on the new tail just for a comparison. Nice one, Del!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Lewis, yes, I can do that when I get to it... I still have to fit the chain and all the brakes, but once that's done and I get back to the bodywork, I may well drop it one for a look to show you what I mean !

[@robzz9002]

Gained another subscriber. Watched a few of your videos of late. Nice to see someone as meticulous as me when it comes to rebuilding/modifying things. Recently took me well over 2 hours just to fit some heated grips. Went a bit OTT with the cable routing, but by taking the time, I’m happy it’s done right. The way that every job should be done. Keep up the good work!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank Robz, you are right, time is never wasted making a really tidy and smart wiring install, specially if its going to add load to the wiring circuit... Thanks for subscribing my friend, welcome aboard... Del.

[@MrAlmar07]

Nice one Del, She's looking sweet. The rear end is awesome!! Awrabest mate, Dutch.

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers Al, appreciate that mate... got a little way to go yet, but making progress!

[@markbaines7626]

Really enjoying all the content but loving this build. Giving me a bit more confidence to do a bit more in the garage! Many thanks and keep up the great work. Street fighter already looks awesome!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you mark, you are very kind mate.. glad you like it.. its fun and rewarding to be putting it together now..

[@MattSaysSmile]

Looking forward to seeing what you’ve got planned for the new backend design 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Matt, not sure myself yet, gonna make it up as I go along, but will be minimal and aggressive that's for sure lol

[@Jrambo51]

Just wanted to say thanks for all your videos and time you give to your channel. I'd love to be mechanical like you but it's good to see. I like to watch your content. Many thanks. Take care.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank You John, that's very kind of you mate, simple stuff usually, and we're really glad you enjoy it my friend... we really appreciate that, all the best....

[@steverr4969]

Loving the build Del Always on any building project things change either due to feel or what materials what we have to work with it is great to see you do your thing so well ! Everyone has different taste in things that is why there are always varients of the same thing out there. You stick to what you feel is right Del and look forward to the next video as always

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you my friend, that's very kind... and very encouraging to read that... I'm sure that it'll turn out ok in the end, I just feel that with the wheels and frame all now looking so good, the bodywork deserves a re-visit and a re-think to make the most of the build... with so many hours invested, it's worth the extra time - many thanks, take care, D&Px

[@steverr4969]

Thanks Del just giving credit where it is due

[@worldsgonebonkers4512]

All this black is making me think the bodywork would look great black too. Give it a proper stealth bomber look to it. That thread work is a proper skill Del 👍🏻 If it doesn’t fit, Make it fit !!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you buddy, not giving too much away, but black will be a key feature in the eventual paint job....!

[@banditBrian]

Motoring along good job del.

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers mate, one step at a time !

[@andygreggs]

Another great Vid Del , just have to say thanks for your support of the Crandells we have been approached by Martin Haskell of Exilefm radio.com for permission to play our music on his sunday brunch program, So Penn Del Thank youuuuuuu.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Andy, That's fantastic news...! Martin is a good friend he came over to the garage to do an interview with us last year and made a fantastic piece of editorial, really promoting everything we're about, and he'll be coming back to the garage when the weather gets better, to take part in a Q&A video - we are very privileged to have such cool friends, like him, and ourselves ! We hope the promotion on the radio benefits you guys in every way possible, don't ya love sharing the love aye?! PS, you should know that every time we use The Crandells tracks on videos, even if just as an intro, we always get great comments on it eveyr time !! Good luck with it, hope it goes really well for you, D&Px

[@stefanlind79]

Great vids amigo!

[@eaglestrikes1]

Nice nice nice. I can't wait to see the finished masterpiece. Great work

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you buddy, much appreciated - a little way to go yet but gonna keep the progress rolling !

[@272paulmac]

👍, brilliant, looking forward to what you’re going to do with the tail end.

[@John-wg6bx]

come on Del, I want to see the finished project..... the suspense is killing me lol

[@Moonfleet41]

Im going as fast as i can dammit...lol

[@jennylloyd1436]

Hi Del, I love the build, but see where you are coming from with regards to tail section, looking forward to see how it progresses.

[@mikeschap1]

Coming on lovely Del, clean and mean I love it. Brilliant work.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, you're very kind !

[@steven8-stones719]

Part by part , step by step And I cant wait to see the Next step !!! Love iT , see you soo. Guy’s

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Steven, brake caliper re-build and chain & sprockets at the weekend!

[@steven8-stones719]

Sounds great , ill be waiting !!!

[@petefroud5308]

Nice job Del . Good point regarding steel in alloy utter nightmare to get them out heat will not make it happen . The drill is the only way . Cheers Pete.

[@kevinharhat2687]

Can't wait to see what your going to do with the rear end no matter how long it takes its got to look right to you time is not an issue as far as I'm concerned been 5 years at mine long time like you every bearing and seal / cables sprockets chain and nut and bolt will be replaced with stainless Frame hopefully going for powder coating this week lol and change my mind every few weeks what colour it's getting sprayed fancy copper sparkle from custom paints Sheffield kits are reasonable in price and do most paints and clear coat in 2k cans cheers penny and del👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Kevin,, i love the sound of a copper coloured frame, it'd look real slick with the right bodywork.. You;re right also, time is of no consequence, i dont need the bike for work, i went out and bought a stand alone donor bike for that reason, rather then use my regular bike.. Great to hear from you as always.. take care.. D&Px

[@dangoon8741]

2003 Yamaha R1 rear end 😍😍😍

[@3charactersforkhandle]

I like the sentiment, but it's a bit angular. This bike needs something more muscular.

[@Moonfleet41]

Dan goon: I did think about th possibility of using donor bike tails for about 2 seconds flat, then discounted it , as it just make yer bike look too Frankenstein, like a cobble together of parts, and it becomes the first thing people point out and shout out "oh look R1 tail piece" - want this bike to be unique and one of a kind, so gonna design and build the tail unit from scratch so it's totally unique - thanks for buddy, really appreciate your kind support...

[@dangoon8741]

Moonfleet41 you want a one of a kind bike it's got to be built from scratch lol but the bikes looking awesome love your videos keep it up can't wait to see it finished 👍👍

[@jems230]

it's really nice to see some neat work ! thanks from France ;-)

[@Moonfleet41]

Merci mon ami

[@colinsharp1314]

Looking good guys keep up the great work cheers Colin

[@raytokens2291]

Easy bruv. Just had a bit of a binge viewing and I've come to a conclusion. I must have been a Magpie in a former life. SHINNY, NICE AND SHINNY😎😎😎. nice one bruvva . I'm interested to see your new idea for the tail. Catch ya soon. Keep the vids coming great work. With the weather changing to challenging riding(which I will be doing🤙🤙) ffs both of you Ride safe. SHINNY!!!!😎😎

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers Ray, you know it mate, riding in the snow will teach you a bit about yourself lol get stuck in and have fun mate, you'll never get any other learning experience like it aye...! Keep warm and see you for the March ride...

[@lewisbaldwin3696]

My attention is piqued. I am very interested in where you are going to go with your tail piece.

[@suzuki750stu]

Looking better and better every video buddy, big tail change..... look forward to see what you come up with, regards Stu 🤘🤘

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Stu, three more jobs to do on assembly - rear brake re-build, fit chain & sprockets and then the front brakes - once I've knocked all that off, I can get back to fabrication !

[@ukko2k]

Morning Del/Penny - looking good fella - moving along nicely - have fun keep safe - cheers - Nige

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Nige, good to hear from you mate, hope you're keeping warm!

[@IHoboJunk]

Great series, thanks Del!

[@gearjammer3688]

(p) I put a wire brush wheel on my pillar drill. It turns slower offering more control for cleaning.

[@Moonfleet41]

Good plan, and more control is always good.. thanks buddy.

[@Gus-cg9yp]

Hi, I like the new plans. That back wheel deserve to be shown...lol. The rest lovely tidy job as always. You are right Del, the special facilities at the 19th T is what they love on sundays hah , have a good day . Gus

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Gis, always good to hear from you buddy.. and thanks as ever for your consrant support.. Del.

[@yahoodlums]

Stick a tan leather cafe style seat on there. Keep it as minimal as possible... a clean led wraparound strip for the tail light. Nice looking build!

[@Moonfleet41]

It's a streetfighter not a cafe racer mate, and brown seats just ain't me lol

[@MrDan97]

Ever though about a quick simple skills for a tap and die set, understanding bolts, threads, pitch etc

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi buddy.. i did one, take a look in the simple skills playlist, there is one in there on cutting a thread..!

[@geoffozevans4500]

P good move using those HD bolts, looking really good , won't be long now hi to PP😎👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers Geoff, hope you're keeping warm mate and bot buried under too much snow...! Thanks for watching mate, enjoying the build now!

[@jamesweber4938]

Looking good. Let the seat reformation begin ! Mackie is waiting :)

[@garyjohnson1970]

Kind of embarrassed to say, that was the coolest thing I've seen all day! That was genius I would have butchered that foot peg!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Gary, just simple enough procedures to make a nice install!

[@ronalmon3319]

Looking great so far my brother 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Ron, great to hear from ya, getting on with it at long last !

[@dazcomputer6878]

Awesome project bike. I am wondering why you went with paint instead of powder coating ? Any reason behind it?

[@Moonfleet41]

Partly expense buddy, and partly because I wanna do as much as possible myself, have also used this Tough Black for many years and once it's fully cured, it's almost as tough as powder coat, plus if you damage it, you can sand back and re-paint it, which is not so easy with powder coat !

[@dazcomputer6878]

Ok from this point of view, it make sense. Thanks for the answer.

[@wendyduncan9544]

I'm intreaged now del a whole new tail piece looking forward to this atb iain

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Ian, still got lots to do mate, and looking forward tro every bit.. Thanks for your support. Del.

[@jimb1783]

Like the way you did that thread. You'll miss doing all that when the lathe comes👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha, you're right Jim, it will make things a bit more 'proper', and maybe thats not a bad thing aye..lol

[@theangrycobbler2781]

looking real good pal

[@chrissmith7400]

Tail section - How about flattening out the top of what you have already fabricated so that it matches the lines of the tank? Keep up the great work!

[@Moonfleet41]

Could do that buddy, you're right, but thinking of, maybe, a whole new shape and maybe half the length it currently is, so just gonna start from scratch ... plus I don't wanna butcher that tail as it took a long time to make and in my own humble opinion, it's a work of art, whether it's art people appreciate or not, doesn't matter, but it is unique and one of a kind and may use it on something else some day !

[@8ball903]

Moonfleet41 my rule of thump is if shortening inline or shorter than the centre of rear wheel.

[@mealsandmusic3119]

Been watching your vids for ever now pal Love it ...... I’m now a bandit expert hahahahahahah Or I think I am

[@Moonfleet41]

Ayup buddy, thanks so much for that long term support - that really means a lot to us, you have no idea... and the Bandit is a wonderful bike and an undeniable legend of motorcycle history... 25yrs from now, it'll be the 'Triumph Bonneville' of it's day!

[@marcusFZ6]

Bike is looking great and you are certainly steaming along a.t.m. Q: why are you using a copper based anti seize on all your nuts/bolts that aren't really subjected to any heat but more the elements. Surely a lithium based water proof grease would be more suited in these places.

[@HalfdeadRider]

When I used to work as a mechanic years ago copper grease was all we ever used, we never used any thread lock either and only torqued wheels :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Marcus.. the heatproof nature of copper and graphite based lubricants is not the only reason to use them right?, they are also pretty water resistant, and stay where you put them.. and if you look close mate,, i only put it on the foot control shafts, and the foot peg pins.. i didn't use it on any of the nuts or bolts, on the bolts i used medium blue threadlock because they are all high grade stainless, polished bolts, and need locking into alloy threads as they don't stay put like zinc bolts... bu im sure you know that .. thanks for your kind support too mate, yes indeed, steaming through this, and looking forward to getting back to fabrication.. take care. .Del.

[@ollieb9875]

What a lot of screwing! 😁 Great to see the bits coming back together. I wonder if one didn't have a sander like that to thin a bolt if it could be spun in a drill, lathe style and a file used or would that be too ghetto 😂😁 looking forward to see what you come up with for the back end. Have a great day Penny and Del! 💚

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Ollie, yes you could do that, the file would take you a long time, you could still use a sander, or a disc, held against it with a fine paper on it, but either way, use what you have, just don't make it smaller than the M6 bolt you need it to be...!

[@ollieb9875]

Right on! Cheers! :)

[@DJJammyD]

Hi del, just a quick question regarding your home made press you used for the swinger bearings. Im going to be doing the headstock on my 990. Were did you get the washers and do you know what size they are mate. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate.. i 'made' those discs myself.. i used some 4mm thick steel plate, drilled a 10mm hole for the threaded bar, then once i cut them square, i then cut the corners off to make them 'hex' shaped, then finally ground them on the belt sander until they were round... that way you can make them any size you need to, you could use the bearing you want to install as the guide width, or maybe a bit bigger so they dont slip off... Hope that helps you out mate.. good luck with yours.. Del.

[@DJJammyD]

Moonfleet41 i thought you might have made them. Ill go with m10 then instead of 12 lol

[@spencerallen323]

I like the tailpiece. Well I like the brake light in the tailpiece. Maybe the next one should have two side by side recessed like the one you already did.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi buddy, I may use parts of that under tray to include that french'd tail light in the new tail on a much smaller scale... either way, it'll be unique!

[@01Bellend]

Great job great vid 👍

[@cpuuk]

Just me or do most bottles of threadlock come mostly empty?

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, i notice that too.. im happy to buy a smaller quantity, but why the need for the big bottle..?

[@bobgwinn5091]

i like the real tire... looking to see what i can do with street 750 once the warranty is up. also want to extend the foot controls too.

[@softailfun]

Nice to see the shiny accents against the black paint buddy. Lookin Good! A very superficial comment I know......... but hey! 😎

[@Moonfleet41]

Shiney accents are always good brother...! They keep a black bike from looking rat !

[@ownyourworld]

4:16 “good luck” 😊

[@ewwmin3m]

Ahh man. I would've loved to see you turn a 2002-2007 Honda CB900F into its modern equivalent. Now that we have a new version of the honda cb1000r.... Maybe I'm a future project.

[@ewwmin3m]

I'm such a fanboy of that bike(it's my dream bike), I'd definitely throw some money at you to help out with a 900f build

[@loddude5706]

Ah, the curse of the artist's eye eh? - I just hope we don't lose Tony Stark's 'cosmic nipple' tail light in the process. For me? A pair of mean & slitty headlights & a whiff of red oxide - 'Iron Bike!' (I know, what can I say? - it's a gift : )

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha.. you know what, that Stark tail light is the one part of the old tail i do like still.. and i may build the new tail around it..! but no red oxide..thats for fire escapes..lol!

[@loddude5706]

Ha - don't knock fire escapes man - you haven't set the timing yet! : )

[@Aengen]

Yes! Good thinking regarding the tail! A less top heavy look will be so much cooler and also make that tire reeeeally pop out as the fat sucker it is 👍🏼👌🏼🤘🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, I thought so too! Gonna build it from scratch to keep it unique !

[@JVerschueren]

Just wondering if you did the front sprocket already, as the gear lever is going to be in the way for that, probably.

[@Moonfleet41]

It'll all be in the next video Jan, new front sprocket, chain, all fitted and set up, and a full re-build of the rear brake caliper too !

[@andythorn3099]

that's a shame to have to redo it (I liked the back end), but you enjoy doing it and we'll get some more videos, so everyone wins! I look forward to seeing the tanks on the back end of your next bike!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Tony, i know mate, sorry, it was no easy decision i can tell you, but im taking the plunge for the greater good of the bike, and the better finished vehicle it will give me.. i still learned a lot from making those videos, and creating that steel tail from two tanks, i wont be getting rid of it thats for sure.. it'll be used in some way or another at some point.. Take care.. Del.

[@michaelray9727]

Norton dominator tail piece would look good.

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes indeed, but trying not to copy other bikes, or fit something that people will point at and immediately say 'oh, Norton tail then!' lol - wanna keep it unique buddy, so gonna create it from scratch from steel, and BTW if I was gonna git a tail from a different bike, it would probably be either Gixxer1000, K7 or if you could find one, an MVF4, but they would still be recognised from another bike... cheets buddy, thanks for watching, really appreciate it !

[@springy-2112]

Jubbly ! Pleased you are looking at the back end again it will sharpen it up and make for good viewing , Peas and Loaf. ❤

[@Moonfleet41]

Peas and Loaf?? That reminds me of Pease Pudding - remember that LOL ... and before you know it, we'll end up talking about Fray Bentos pies, Spangles and Findus Cripsy Pancakes - now hurry up and get the car port finished !!!!

[@springy-2112]

Moonfleet41 Hubba bubba yum yum ❤

[@pauldavies5199]

Exciting seeing things coming together so quickly now. Good to put the Harley hero blobs to use on this build. I’ve just bought stainless bolts for my engine covers, should I be thread locking those as well then?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Paul, probably not needed on things like engine covers, but certainly anything safety related like frame and chassis parts, and of course, brakes.. ! just torque them in to the correct factory spec, and maybe keep an eye on them mate. you know, stick a socket on them after a few weeks and see if they are still tight, if they have loosened at all, then stick a dab of threadlock on the end..!

[@pauldavies5199]

Moonfleet41 Excellent, cheers for that advice Del.

[@mikebutler6292]

Great vid as per the norm im leaning new things all the time , The real question and im sure im not alone in asking this , Are your hands nice and soft with all the grease you apply ? Asking for Friend you understand

[@iandavies6620]

Where did you source that rear sprocket Del? One of those would look bad ass on my ZZR. Oh and that fighter is starting to look like a factory fresh bike. Total respect man!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Ian, and thanks mate, thats very kind of you and praise indeed, because i do want it to look like a factory bike once its done.. The sprocket is a 'Sunstar' from Wemoto.com , maybe call them up and see if they do a black one for your bike..! you can tell 'em we sent you if you like..lol

[@iandavies6620]

Will do mate thanks.

[@kyndrydspyryt3867]

You know you want to do a nice skinny little shark fin type tail unit like a proper streetfighter! Show off that sexy rear wheel and all the other effort you have put in! You don't need to tilt it right up, that was a bit cheesey when people used to do that. I remember seeing a nice angry looking ninja in streetfighters magazine a number of years ago that was cool, kind of a vented pointy tail unit

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, that's the point I won't be bolting on any second hand streetfighter tail, that'll just make it Frankenstein's monster lol - it's exactly what you've said, gonna be a skinny svelte and totally unique one of a kind tail made from scratch, hopefully, from steel and designed mainly to show off that bonkers rear wheel! Thanks mate...

[@jay6400]

I feel somewhat disappointed to hear your changing the bodywork again, I went back and revisited fighter build #77 and to be honest having followed you right from day 1 I had some reservations as you were building each part of the body work up but when you finally finished the body work and done the video reveal #77 you could see some really inspirational work in what you had achieved and now it feels like your bowing down to other peoples opinions and preconceptions of what a street fighter should be. I know this is your project and your striving for perfection as you should, and who knows what you have in mind might be better but I can not help feeling reservations that the new back end isn't going to have the same overall impact the current one has and will no longer fit in with the belly pan for instance and then that will end up getting changed and before you know it it's gonna end up looking like every other street fighter on the road, which leads me back to my original point this bike was so cool because it was so different! Sorry if this sounds like a rant, it's just my honest and humble opinion.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Jay, not a rant at all mate, all valid points, and i know exactly why you feel that way.. there have been a lot of people that have said the tail is too big, and im not bowing to those comments mate, i always knew it could have been more svelte and graceful, but it was a finished shape, and no point in butchering it to change that... Putting it on the bike now it has a very immediate look of a TL1000R, or Busa, with the fairing removed. , and both of those bikes have heavy looking fairings at the front, which, once removed, make the tail look bigger.. i wanted this bike to have a "front heavy" look, a bit like 'Butch" the dog from Tom & Jerry ! and its not looking like that much at the moment... Trust me mate, the belly pan is not negotiable, its staying no matter what else i do, the same goes for the nose cone... and i will use both of those shapes to help me design and create the right shape for the new tail. a shape that will match in and be as impressive as the belly pan and nose fairing, one that will complement them... the current tail just doesn't do that for me mate.. Stick with it Jay, its going to be the biggest challenge of the build yet, and im determined to get it right.. Thanks for your support mate, all much appreciated.. Del.

[@rs2klee]

nice one Del as always..Q. when are you going to buy a bench grinder with the wire wheel on it lol :P

[@Moonfleet41]

Oh blimey, I knew someone would say that...! Have to answer in all seriousness mate, we are trying to keep the garage evolving and buying small machines and tools, I have a bench grinder and I could mount a wire wheel on it, it's just getting round to finding a permanent place to site it, so it's not in the way when not in use !

[@rs2klee]

haha, im with yu mate, whatever it takes to get the job done :) i was thinking for yu though, how about finding a place to mount it and have some kind of lever/clamp to mount it when you need it then unclamp when not needed? its one of them tools that you need but not all the time.

[@desoi]

Yikes! Another year then :-)

[@fader2701]

so odd how the black makes this look so mean.

[@rh_8599]

Looks amazing del brilliant to see it all coming together

[@tinks43]

(P) Great step forward & looking mean 😀

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers buddy, any steps towards the new wheels yet??

[@tinks43]

Moonfleet41 Nothing yet, had one in mind but it sold on Saturday 😢

[@byronand5]

That was really cool how you cut the threads and made your own bolt!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Byron, simple little fixes to get round irritating problems aye ! Now I have a Harley part on my fighter build - yay !