Delboy's Garage, Fighter Build

6 hour session this time, lots of fabrication, and a top result
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[@panthorfzs4479]

Great job, however I can’t help thinking that it looks like your smuggling a tobelerone in the tail.

[@suzuki750stu]

Looking good buddy, when are we gonna see you and Pen doing the scene from “Ghost” with the rest of the clay 😂😂, regards Stu

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers buddy, maybe Ghostbusters ... who ya gonna call?? lol

[@HalfdeadRider]

haha! :)

[@FantasyCustoms4Life]

looking good man, I used to build my tails out of fiberglass too but recently did an all aluminum tail that turned out pretty sweet. Check out my build on my channel if you get a chance and let my know what you think. Cant wait to see yours all finished. Cheers!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi buddy ,good to hear from you, thanks for sharing your videos, the fighter looks purposeful and I imagine a lot lighter than stock...! Thanks for the kind comments, really appreciate your support.... ride safe

[@_.Dave._]

When you're ready to make your gap between the tank and seat, make the gap overly large. Then lay weather stripping on the tank that will give you your 6mm gap. If its a foam tape, just add a layer of clear packing tape as a release. Then use Newtech filler to bridge the gap up to the stripping. Its a mix of carbon fiber and aluminum. Once cured its, well, like aluminum. Far stronger then resin with fiber hair. shop.ehayes.co.nz/newtech-space-age-repairer-924536ga

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks DV, that's a great tip, I like the thinking and I've saved that link for when I get to that point... thanks so much for taking the time to share it !

[@petefroud5308]

[p] Some good old fashioned bench fitting DB. Nice result . Cheers Pete.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Pete, good to hear from you mate... !

[@Watchingvideos0]

The rear reminds me of a aprillia rsv4 when looking from behind, 😛 my personal opinion i think u should do the rear lights so it looks the same as rsv4 from behind rather than using the french rear light, love the videos del, what do ya think?

[@Moonfleet41]

Cool looking tail, the RSV4, but then I'll have a bike that has a tail that looks a bit like an RSV4, not even the real thing, so personally, I'd rather make it unique and different and make my own statement... I don't want any part of this part to be recognisable as a bolt on accessory, well that's the plan at least, and all plans are subject to change when I get to them ! Cheers for your input buddy...

[@paulharast1958]

Awesome work as always it's coming along excellent you are a very smart . Have a wonderful weekend enjoy riding You and Penny

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Paul, great to her from you, hope you're having a good weekend... 8hrs session in the garage today, lts of editing to do now, but getting out on the bikes tomorrow! All the best, and ride safe, D&Px

[@christopherdevries1969]

Who would have thought that the curing process would generate so much heat. Next time you can boil your tea water on it 👍. Great vid 😎🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

Too right brother, truly amazing !

[@rikkilambert866]

When are we going to see you and peny out enjoying your bikes and having some fun? Everything seems to have got all work and no play?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Rikki, it is a pretty punishing schedule, 3 videos a week, and all the admin, but we're out playing on the bikes tomorrow, and Monday bank holiday if the weather holds.. so once we take care of business, we do get out to play.. !

[@jonboy-kb1jj]

Looking nice Del, won’t the extra layers of fibreglass on the front mount lift the unit up a few mm at the front mate?

[@Moonfleet41]

I hope so buddy, I want about an inch lift in the seat base and with another inch in the pad, it'll give me a nice roomy space to sit!

[@dalehazlett6230]

I know your going for a tight fit to the tank but what about the seat upholstery fabric thickness ?

[@Moonfleet41]

If you mean will it wrap over the seat penal, then no it won't ... thinking of MotoGP style pad bonded on top...!

[@fader2701]

that front mount was an epic piece

[@d.fresh.750]

(P) Looked to be a nice, solid day in the garage. Nice work, as usual!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Doug, it certainly was, so much to do on this, am gonna be putting in a few long shifts in the next couple of weeks! All captured in videos, so lots of come... have a great week, D&Px

[@worldsgonebonkers4512]

It’s looking very nice but I would still have rather seen a nice bit of metal shaping work at the rear end. Rather than fibre glass. Your a demon when it comes to metalwork Del 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers Rich, that's very kind of you indeed and an honour to receive such faith, I wanted to dabble with the fibre glass just to hone a few skills to some degree, I still have some more structure work to do underneath, so will be some deman fabricating work next weekend and a very long session I'd imagine!

[@JVerschueren]

Do I spot a song in there called 'Name', by Description? must be Firstname Lastname's favourite band!! :D

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Jan, must try harder aye?? Blip with the editing... lol

[@JVerschueren]

Yeah, of course, no worries. I just really wanted to do that joke.

[@ollieb9875]

" Exactly right, pretty much" Del: 2018

[@Moonfleet41]

Keeping you on yer toes mate lol !

[@colinwood1802]

Fantastic Del,, keep up the great work,,,

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Colin, appreciated !

[@tommmarree3689]

Hey Del, you at the Royal Wedding today?????

[@Moonfleet41]

Yep, I was the one in the long black coat next to the one with the ginger beard, I know I look different, I forgot by baseball cap !

[@springy-2112]

Hey there brother DB , looking good ,nice to see your experiments with glass fibre, bit of diversity always good .. Take care both , ☮❤👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, I think so too, good to learn new tricks and new skills... never know what you can make till you try !

[@chereepakoti3453]

Hi delboy and penny, once again awesome vid, best part of the day watching your vids you da man delboy

[@chrisrag1346]

Well I think we can safely say that you've got very good at fabrication Del 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers mate, you're very kind, just learning as I go !

[@tinks43]

(P) Further progress 😀 and I don’t blame you for leaving the clay in place, no chance of it moving then!

[@Moonfleet41]

My thoughts exactly buddy...! Chat soon...

[@ianlawrie919]

Superb measuring tank to bracket.

[@eaglestrikes1]

Brilliant video again Del. I admire your fabrication, the finished product of that mount looks so professional. Lovely work

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, long way to go yet, but having fun learning along the way..

[@JT-wg5gm]

I think the bike would look better with a fat bar on it instead of the "montenbike" handlebar you got now ... maybe something to think about maybe ??

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes indeed, that would be exotic and posh, nice cheeky Renthal fat bar conversion, have to see what funds are left in the pot when I get to the front !

[@stevenesq]

Great viewing del as always keep the videos coming cant wait for the finished result .

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, much appreciated !

[@jamesgoodwin2450]

I would have used body filler instead of the clay,but ok both methods work,everyone’s an expert hahahahaha your doing a great job

[@Moonfleet41]

No real difference in the result buddy, the clay will dry solid like filler, but the clay's sticky like putty and was good for lifting up the strut and holding it in place, I feel the body filler would maybe not have been as good as that, but I may be wrong...! Thanks for your input my friend... I love that people are engaged with this build !

[@RitzOriginal1]

Great video as always Del, really liking how its coming out, keep up the good work!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, much appreciated!

[@bobgwinn5091]

cool... i like how you changed it up

[@jmichaelsed]

New video means a fantastic start to my weekend, Del! 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers buddy - enjoy!

[@8ball903]

Awesome 👊😎

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers fellah, are you gonna make it to Alderholt Beer & Bike Fest this Sunday??

[@8ball903]

Moonfleet41 I'm in Canada at mo not back till following Thursday but maybe at tlk depends on jet lag ? Have a good one and stay safe.

[@johnparkes5934]

Interesting video. Nice one Del.

[@kyndrydspyryt3867]

Good song that 'name description' 😂

[@Moonfleet41]

Sorry, editing error !

[@MattSaysSmile]

👍

[@trentrent11]

Leaving the clay in there is perfectly acceptable. I would have done a similar thing using a dob of body filler

[@loddude5706]

Hi Del & Penny. Although I've never attempted this kind of work (!), I am staring at the ends of those nice smooth alloy cross tubes encased in hard f/glass & thinking 'lateral loads'. eg. nasty mid-bend bumps when you've got one knee down & the other hooked over the far side of the seat, tankslappers of the wagging kind, & those naughty little hi-sides that don't quite fetch you off, but do send your toecaps up to smack into each other above your head. Apart from that (& bump starting a flat battery without having a 'Toblerone moment' in the nether regions), it's coming along nicely & fascinating to watch. Have a good one : ) x

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, always good to hear from ya !

[@garya3056]

Inspirational, Del. This video proves that world class fabrication’s recipe is 2 primary things: 1) the right tools for the job and 2) the visionary master craftsman to use them accordingly. 🏍👍🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, I have some of the tools, but I don't know who that other bloke is lol - just learning as I go buddy ! Have a great weekend mate... D&Px

[@garya3056]

Moonfleet41 well, the rest of us certainly know who I’m talking about!!! 😎. Take care, Del...

[@sparky1967gmail]

Nice work my friends Enjoy the weekend

[@Moonfleet41]

You too Simon, enjoy the sunshine !

[@sparky1967gmail]

Moonfleet41 dull and rainy right now Just started th hurricane season. One problem on the seat though ,it's too small for my big arse lol.