Delboy's Garage, Fighter Build

Progress... Today, made a mount for the fuse box and relays.
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[@markgoodman5781]

As always a very enjoyable watch. To keep content coming after all this time is quite incredible.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Mark, you're vert kind, it's been almost 8yrs now since the first videos, and we're almost on 1000 uploads which is just boggling when you consider each one has taken anywhere from 1-6hrs to film and the same again to edit in post-production, could be over 10,000hrs of work, so I guess it's quite an achievement... thanks so much for your kind support, we really appreciate it !

[@tonywaterhouse5291]

Like how it's coming together Del, can't wait to see the final mounting position for the ECU

[@robbotes9165]

Nice work Del, love your creativity & how you think outside the box, coming along great, looking forward, as ever to the next vid, makes me feel like heading into the garage to tinker with my bike...lol, cheers Rob

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Rob, you're very kind, it's not hard once you make a start, and doing your own stuff makes you proud aye? All the best, and good luck with yours, D&P!

[@TroubadourJuggernaut]

some great welding close-ups !! like molten caramel ! awesome work as always.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you buddy, you've made me hungry now lol!

[@zardportugal]

TOP CLASS work. Congrats.

[@rebel_ltz]

This one was truly fascinating, Del!

[@KevDoogan]

Nice and neat - coming together beautifully 👍

[@raying11]

Coming along nicely

[@ronalmon3319]

Nice job brother....looking great 👍 take care

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Ron, great to hear from you, I bet you're out riding in the sunshine already !

[@jmichaelsed]

Great stuff,Del!

[@akshaypawar8017]

The battery box looks nice and tidy. You may want to mount the electronics about half an inch lower giving a bit more wriggle room for the wires. Also the ECU Mount can be just below the fuse box.

[@Moonfleet41]

You're thinking along my lines there my friend, the next couple of videos are already shot, just gotta edit them, and you'll see that I've practically done more or less like that - great minds think alike aye!

[@steverr4969]

Great stuff Del look forward to each video

[@suzuki750stu]

Great job again buddy, looks great.

[@jamievandalen]

another smaller box attached to the back of the battery box would be super clean. Maybe put a couple small louvers/slits int he bottom to allow air up and in while riding but shouldnt get to much moisture if angled correctly? Another great vid Del!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, all good thoughts!

[@michaelray9727]

Love your work del!!

[@MrAlmar07]

Really nicely done Del. Can see a huge difference in your welds of late. What better way to start my Saturday, coffee & a fabrication vid!! Got that package the other day, Thanks mate. Awrabest to you both. Al.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Al... Glad it arrived all safe.. and thank you for your kind words good sir.. its practice only i can assure you.. im no welder, just make the best of it as i can... Hope its dry and mild over there.. time to get the bikes out and play soon aye.. take care and keep safe.. D&Px

[@geoffozevans4500]

Very clever & totally practical, job well done 😎👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Geoff, good to hear from you buddy..

[@jimb1783]

Looking good👍

[@sparky1967gmail]

Your skills have improved young delboy

[@springy-2112]

Welding is in the premier league now . considering you're a southpaw and weld away from yourself (how rude was that !) Sorry.. No seriously your fab and weld skills have gone stratospheric this last year...you should be proud ...attention to detail is a pleasure to watch... The mark 1 spitfire was a beautiful beast but didnt eclipse the hurricane the mark 25 spitfire was the fighter of all fighters ...you have gone from mk1 to mk25 by careful planning and consideration....this is stunning workmanship Del thanks for sharing ✌💗

[@Moonfleet41]

Why thank you most kindly Brother Springy.. I guess the best self test is to ask if i would trust them as frame welds on a bike with a big heavy motor... and the answer is still no.. im still not consistent every time, and would want to be before i embark on building a frame... but this is as close as it'll get for now.. the tail is still structural and i will still be relying on this tail to hold me up and not sit me on the tyre at 80mph ..lol So yeah, maybe ill allow myself a little "yesss" now and again along the way as they improve.... Big love and peas Brother.. D&Px

[@chins2009]

very nicely done indeed... can not wait for the next vid .. .. i really like how you figure things out as you go along and redo it if it needs to be .. your skills have inspired me to do mechanical stuff on my own .. what a pleasure i tell you!!! anyway Dell, thanks for all your hard work and also for sharing it with all of us .. i have certainly learned a thing or two .. or more... cheers Del. see you in the next one .. take care. - Chintan

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Chintan, Good to hear from you, Thank you for your kind word,s and im really glad we have been able to inspire you to get into a few jobs yourself.. Its a pleasure to share the things we do with such an appreciative audience my friend.. take care and have a good weekend... Del.

[@CookingwithChefDai]

brekkie demolished, video done...... Good morning D & P! Looking really neat, clean and tidy there Del. I guess after function, that is the criteria you look to achieve. Coming along nicely, interested to see how your going to fit the ECU next. much love and have a great weekend x

[@ownyourworld]

Good job 👍🏻

[@paulharast1958]

That's cool you are doing a wonderful job, Penny and you have a wonderful day and ride safe

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Paul, The same to you my friend.. have a great weekend... take care.. D&Px

[@rsbharley4766]

Great bit of work Del. I like the way you have laid it out, nice and neat. Looking forward to seeing where you mount the ecu. Penny and you have a great weekend. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks so much as ever buddy.. its not too difficult once you lay it out and just keep it straight and tidy looking.. the hard part is gonna be making it look smart with the bodywork..

[@steven8-stones719]

Looking good !!!! Like the nip and tuck, clean ! Great job!!!!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Steven, always good to hear from you, happy making progress !

[@stevenesq]

Great viewing bud keep up the great work.

[@MHLivestreams]

ACE. It's got me thinking. I confess to being a bit too brutal when it comes to fighter builds , having a compulsion to shorten the wiring loom, as well as tail section, trying to hide everything under the tank. That's why my whole house is a mess, and the current bike is still in bits? Your machine is working out well. So, to celebrate, I will carry on sanding a rear wheel, and continue that daydream about everything fitting under the tank, and deny every other option exists, even though you just displayed one. :)

[@Moonfleet41]

You're so right buddy, I had an old GSXR years ago, the traditional M model, which made a great fighter, and I actually made some spacers to mount the tank 1" higher up so I could get all the wiring loom under it lol! So hey, if you have no room, then make some....!!!

[@MHLivestreams]

Nice! I'm on a '95 WS at the moment, the fitting prospects look good so far. Sideways gel battery should make the squeeze. This one is going to be a bit special, with a slightly extended aluminium fuel tank, down to meet the original seat subrame, removing that awkward 2" gap that exists when removing the standard seat, etc. I may hazard a video soon. It's always a pleasure watching the Delboy Garage, so really should contribute myself soon, instead of procrastinating.

[@kevinharhat3447]

Things coming along nicely del👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Kevin.. always good to hear from you buddy... have a great weekend.. D&Px

[@huguesdube-bonhomme7599]

Hi Del! As always, you're always doing an awesome job in each video. I love getting up on Saturday morning and watching your videos with my coffee!! I am in Canada so it's always ready to watch! And, just to say, the second box in the original battery tray is not for a sandwich but for the Kawasaki tool kit!!! ;-) Keep going!

[@Moonfleet41]

Aha, I knew somebody would know, I guess someone robbed mine which is why it was empty lol Good to hear from you, hope it's warming up over there, soon be Spring and time to play out on the bikes ! All the best, D&P!

[@1000rhh]

Good job

[@Cueballproductions1149]

Looking goid👍

[@dprider02]

Hi Del. If there is such a video, could you point me towards the one where you discuss the decision to chuck the old tail unit? I quite liked what you did with that one, but I'm really looking forward to seeing how this new version takes shape as well. The more custom fab the better!

[@MattSaysSmile]

Nice bit of fabrication and thought process 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Matt.. good to hear from you :-)

[@stevelong6358]

Awesome job del. and some fantastic welding. wish my'n was as good..

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Steve, you're very kind, it's just practice and you will improve dramatically... just get to it mate ...

[@bigfatpear]

good job.

[@ADavis-ik4qr]

I definitely recommend putting the ECU under your mounting plate rather than in a separate box.

[@Moonfleet41]

Stay tuned Charlie, you're thinking on the same lines as me!

[@bobgwinn5091]

awesome

[@rickeyfiveonefour4037]

great vid as always you could put holes or slots in the box for ECU to let in air

[@richardwilkinson6462]

When mounting the ECU I would make sure the plugs face downward like the fuse box so that water cannot lie in the connection.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Richard.. exactly dead right.. thats really important.. im looking to mount the thing so its orientated the same way it was at the factory.. at about 45 degrees with the plugs at the bottom.. i have a plan, and i think it can go underneath the fuse box..!

[@jontalman731]

Hi Delboy... would just like to say... have watched your fighter build with great interest, and really enjoyed... to the point that I have been inspired enough to go out and buy a new motorbike:) managed to find the one I wanted a ZX6R C1H in Titanium.... years ticket on it... but riding back from Gillingham... I thought ... somethings not right...squeeling chain and sprockets... hmm took it to bike shop ...Normandy Motorcycles...big shout out to them...yeah just wheel it round back...whipped it on paddock stand... yep chain and sprockets shot and rear wheel bearing visable play....so ordered the bits today... and all my mates are rallying around bringing me stuff man... got a cover today from mate... tomorrow a paddock stand off another...ok ramble ramble,... you see I never thought i would get another bike... long story.. car hit me 2005.... but we start again... shes a 2005 kawasaki ... and I'll ride free again... Thanks mate... all the best Jon...

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Jon.. Thats great news, and welcome back to the biker family my friend... You'll love the ZX6, they are such a lot of fun and really easy to ride.. its a shame you had to fix a few things right away.. but it sounds like you have a great gang of mates to look after you.. Its sounds like you're not too far away in Gillingham, so maybe ill catch up with you at Brightona or a more local meet... Take care and keep in touch.. All the est.. Del.

[@jontalman731]

Hey Del.... ahh no I'm based in Guildford... bought bike in Gillingham... and rode it back with the bad wheel bearing and chain... :) Yes it's quite docile below 8 grand... but above that.. she goes... can't wait to fit the chain and sprockets and bearings... have done it before ... I had a ZXR 750 L2 ... one the car hit... rebuilt it all ... have some pictures of that somewhere... thanks for the quick reply... and yes I'd be well up for a meet .. when the sun is out and about... nice one mate... Jon

[@jontalman731]

Hey Del... Hope your well... quick update on bike... so the bearings and chain and sprockets arrived today... as i went to undo axle nut... it like basicly fell off it was that loose...so probably didn't need the new bearings...but anyway put the new bearings in wheel so at least i know they fresh... then thought I'll leave the chain and sprockets for another time..as that took me 2 and half hours to do...feels fine now... did tyre pressure..they were like half full... she's lovely now man... I guess the moral of all this is... never take it for granted that other people care for there bikes like you may do... Ok Peace out man.... Jon...

[@Moonfleet41]

Ayup Jon, so good to hear you got it sussed, and my word, it sounds like you only just got away with it... I've bought bikes like that from dealers, would you believe... you're basically riding home on a death trap, these people seem to have no shame... but on the up side, I guess now you've done all those things, you will have seen the improvement, stage by stage, and appreciate every up-grade...... As for a meet, why not join our Idiot Collective forum, here's a link: bikers.boards.net/ .... we try and make a meet every month and usually somewhere around the south, they're all fine people and you'll make some great friends on there... why not register in and introduce yourself, and we maybe catch up at the next meet??

[@jontalman731]

Hey Del... thanks again for nice swift reply... yeah all good mate... had a nice few little runs out and just need to take the play out of gearshifter... fitting new chain and sprockets today... have joined the Idiot Collective... need to do my profile... one thing Del... my JT Sprockets and Did chain... hmm it only comes with split link... no link to do a rivet job... suprised me as it's supposed to be upgrade... anyways... just watched your new vids... loved as always man... peace out .. Jon... :)

[@gwainly]

Hey Del. when sorting out the spaghetti why not get a set of terminal tools and matching terminals for the ones in your current housings. You can shorten everything and keep things tidy without loads of solder joints.

[@Moonfleet41]

Good plan buddy, two videos from now you'll see it's all welded in one piece, ECU mounted and the wiring harness clips perfectly to this metal work, the only thing left is the wiring for the lights, which is about 8" long, and I still want about another 8" of tail to make it the right length, so hoping they'll be just right, but if not, yeah I could shorten them for a tidy fit - cheers!

[@jamescramer3282]

Morning Del, as always a great vid mate. I like your thought process of making it compact, functional and with a safety aspect. Really looking forward to seeing the rear section being fabricated and what your thoughts might be for the rear lights. Have a great weekend.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Jame,s thanks buddy, im hoping that maybe i can use the back half of the old tail. I would have to reshape it to fit and reduce it in bulk a lot.. but then i can use the frenched tunnel light i really like, and keep the back looking really unique... as with all these things, ill get to that once i can get this all mounted and safe... thanks for your support aye.. al the best.. Del.

[@dasutr]

Nice jog so far. Always wondered what you do for a living.

[@petervaughan4591]

Lovely, another job done. Angle looks a bit steep to me but I’m sure you’ve worked it out. You and Penny have a good w/end.👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Peter.. the thinking is, that i want to use the space under the tray to hold the ECU without it being too low.. and also i want to use that frenched tube rear light, and im hoping it will fit in under the tray keeping the whole thing really compact.. but all things evolve as they flow.. so i may well mount the tray a bit low, but keep the same angle to give me the ECU space... thinking as i go buddy.. thanks for your input.. much appreciated.. Del.

[@d.fresh.750]

(P)Awesome work...excited to see how this turns out!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Doug, you're so kind, it's coming along nicely now, just gotta make a tidy internal structure, then I can start on the body work, have a good weekend, always good to hear from you, D&Px

[@astrazenica7783]

Quite the fabricator. Nice one

[@Moonfleet41]

Why thank you most kindly sir.. still a long way to be truly good at it.. but getting the hang of it maybe..!

[@andydawson2070]

Looks like a neat job there Dell, coming along nicely. I do wonder about the height of the relay above the positive side of the battery, the cable looks quite high, could you turn it 180 degrees to match the other side, so the cable comes up from below, hope that makes sense.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Andy.. good thoughts thee buddy.. stick with it, i have two videos to finish editing yet,, and you'll see it all comes together right.. now got to think about the decorative bit..! thanks for your input and kind support.. take care and have a great Sunday.. Del.

[@tinks43]

(P) Great job, looks brill & keep on motoring on however hard it may be! See you tomorrow 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah no worries mate, maybe going straight to the cafe instead, got a few chores to do in the morning, but hope to catch you buddy !

[@tinks43]

Moonfleet41 I’ll only be at HD as I have 2 get back for Ethan’s mates 2nd Bday Rave but catch u next time 😀

[@Gus-cg9yp]

Hi , That´s looking great Del but..... Where are you going to carry your sandwitch now ??' thanks Gus

[@Moonfleet41]

No worries Gus, have that all planned out, I'll switch over to a barrito which I can put in my pocket - job done lol !

[@walterterrell677]

What about using an under-mount angle bracket to mount the ECU to and have it hang below the fuse mount? It will have air flow and be tucked up out of the way and wont add additional width to the mounting area you have already created.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Walter.. you think just like me.. check out tomorrow mornings video, just putting the finishing touches to the editing.. i think you'll like the solution.. Thanks for watching buddy.. Del.

[@JasonRobbins71]

Would a second shelf fit in under the fuse box for the ecu? That way you would keep the length down if you can fit the height into the design.

[@Moonfleet41]

Jason... you must have a camera in my garage.... check out the next video on Wednesday. lol!! Thanks buddy.. kindred spirits thinking.!!

[@CookingwithChefDai]

oh yeah baby!!! About to enjoy brekkie when my favourite you tubers upload yet another quality video. Going to enjoy now, many thanks! Striking thumbnail. Have a great day x

[@Moonfleet41]

Awesome, The first comment from my favourite KZbinr too.. Good Morning Dai, Thank you for your kind words brother.. the thumbnail was a happy fluke i spotted while i was editing.. Enjoy the video, it looks like a wet weekend down here in the south... but getting out for a ride tomorrow no matter what.. Soon be sunny smiles along the beach road aye... lets make a plan.. take care and love to you all.. D&Px

[@CookingwithChefDai]

you too buddy. yesterday evening was glorious, but rainfall expected around my way too all weekend long, sods law! Looking to be sunny from next week on! Lets definitely make plans soon. Have a great weekend!

[@dmjbj1]

Great job so far. Was wondering is it safe to make the battery box and mounts for the electronics out of metal? I know you have done some plastic welding in the past and thought that would reduce the risk of shorts. Definitely looking bad-ass.

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes you are right.. its certainly a concern to make sure there is full insulation from any shorts.. and ill do that as it progresses along... thanks for your kind comments my friend... have a good weekend.. Del.

[@paulbuckberry7683]

Del, you really do need a TIG welder, it'd make those smaller bits so much easier!,

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Paul, I would love that mate, I have yet to get involved in learning that and practicing, I tried using an arc welder inverter set up, which is scratch start and I found it particularly tricky and challenging compared to a controllable pedal, listening to those who use one, so in the future, if I can afford it, yeah I may invest in a proper TIG machine and I have a friend who's willing to teach me, so it is on the list my friend....

[@paulbuckberry7683]

Yes Del, trouble with scratch start is that you usually end up damaging the tungsten tip starting the arc which is might frustrating. Once I changed to a high frequency set the start up and welding process became much easier. Welding is a funny old game for me, it either goes very well or I end up throwing it down the bottom of the garden ..................you should see my scrap pile.......I mean garden sculpture!!

[@robwilkie1]

Hi Del. Loving the progress on the build. One question - why use the angle grinder to cut the steel plate when you have the new saw?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Rob.. as you may have seen the bandsaw is a convertible one, and the table is rather small and light.. when im cutting a lot of these plates it is from a big heavy sheet or 3mm.. so its easier to just buzz them out with the slitting disc for now... i do use the saw as much as i can though, specially in its "chop saw" mode, as it cuts square every time. ... thanks for watching.. Del.

[@tomsmth1]

Quick question are you building the structure off of the battery box? and if so isn't the weight going to be transferred into the bolts to the frame of the bike, meaning that the weight will be all on those bolts. just thought i'd ask just in case.

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes Tom.. the weight of the tail will all hang on those four bolts.. just how it was designed to do at the factory... there was no other means of support for the tail unit before i started this.. so im happy to use those mounts.. remember they were designed to carry two people plus the old heavier tail.. so i recon they are more than strong enough... thanks for being so engaged with the build, its encouraging to know you're enjoying it... cheers. Del.

[@garya3056]

Looking good, Del. Are you considering using LED lamps front and back? I’ve just switched mine out on the FatBoy recently... motivated by “being seen”! And on a sad note, the Ducati has been sold... missing her already but will get replaced at an opportune time by something different. Hope you both enjoy a nice weekend! 🏍👍🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Gary, I have the lights already, they're regular bulbs, it's something I can upgrade to later, as am totally focused just on the construction at the moment... sad news about the Ducati, like I always think, as one leaves, there's room for the next one to come in... I'll be selling my XJR turbo shortly, will be sad to see it go, but it leaves me loads of options for the next build!

[@garya3056]

Moonfleet41 ok kool re lights. Yes am sad, but truth be told I’d be facing a timing belt replacement soon. I’ve been lucky since I’ve not had a failure yet. Now I’m going to focus on the nylon cam tensioner shoes on the Fatboy LOL. Sorry to hear about your pending sale as well. Onward! Hi to Penny...

[@ssamotorsfinland]

Next tool what you need is TIG- welder.

[@Moonfleet41]

You are dead right, and also some skills in how to use one maybe lol...!

[@ssamotorsfinland]

Easy when material is thick!! You learn it in no time bro!

[@8ball903]

Very tidy bud, I'm interested in how high with your tail unit this will be ? Maybe because there's no tank on bike it just looks high

[@Moonfleet41]

Ayup bud.. The top cross mount is the level of the bottom mount of the tank.. so the battery sits in its original position (if maybe just a tiny bit further forward), and the plate gets welded on in the latest video (which im still editing), and it'll be maybe an inch higher.. so it only looks high because the tanks not on it.. i want as much room under the seat unit as possible to expose all the tyre.. and the seat itself will be a solid plate which ill get you to make me a tooled leather cover for if you can mate.!!! in the end im lookin to make the seat about an inch or two higher than before, and really short.. German Fighter stylee..!

[@ianunderhill2620]

based on the UK "dampness" ... drainage holes ?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Ian, a valid point, and you'll see the solution in the next couple of videos, already filmed, just editing !

[@101RED1]

Enjoyed the video Del, why not mount the ECU in front of the battery box between the two uprights? Just sayin..! :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Good plan my friend, but the tank slides down snug against the front of that fram cross brace, so it wouldn't fit sadly... !

[@deathgearo8502]

I would go under

[@astrazenica7783]

7:12 what u call that lil welders magnet thingy-ma-jig

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Adam... its not specifically a welders magnet.. just a couple or really strong random magnets i picked up along the way.. ive had them so many years i forget where they even came from... they have a steel cup they sit in, and a thread in that tip part.. maybe they once screwed into something.. maybe held something up.. who knows.. but i use them for welding as they are so handy...!

[@astrazenica7783]

Moonfleet41 great idea thanks

[@cliffy5916]

Del those magnets sound like what they ised to use in the army, at night you would put the magnet on the side of the tank and screw in a cyalume (glowstick)

[@atstickyday3270]

Are they still messing with the thumbs up/down? Great vid.

[@Moonfleet41]

"Messing with"? what do you mean mate.?

[@atstickyday3270]

Moonfleet41 You disabled them because of certain people that gave you abuse, I thought..