Delboy's Garage, Project FoXDaWG, Day 13, Exhaust Prep for Paint

[@han_mulders]

Del, loads of credits for you allways honestly admitting (and showing) mistakes that happen. They happen to all of us and by seeing how you solve them I learn a lot! It’s not about perfection, but about the road that might get us there ;-)

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, and wise words well said... it is about the results we produce as much as learning from the road to get there, as you say... thanks for your kind support mate!

[@clivejones7995]

Genuine happiness, brilliant to see. like how I felt a week ago, putting mini apes on my road king, wiring worked and it fired up first try.. lol

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha, Happy days aye buddy.. love it when a plan comes together..

[@rsbharley4766]

Nice job Del, they will look great when painted. Welcome back Penny. Good advice on the rusty bolts Del. Penny and you have a good week. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, much appreciated , and it's great to have Penny back filming now and again, wish it could be more often.. have a great weekend, D&Px

[@jimmcgovern7515]

Penny’s back! She always makes me smile. :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Jim, have been very, very busy at work, was nice to have some time to make an 'appearance', glad I was missed, Pennyx

[@patsonabike]

It's always the best e-mail of the day when I get a notification that a new video is out. It's been a bit of a rough start to the year so I find learning all these little tips and tricks very therapeutic. Nice to hear Penny's voice again as well. No doubt all the painted bits will make a fabulous contrast to the chrome that's left. I'm sure I'm watching a masterpiece in the making. :) Best wishes to both of you!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Patricia, So nice to hear from you again, its been a hectic and flat out time for us too, Penny says to tell you that she has your email, and will come back to you today once she has cleared all her morning work, sorry for the delay... and thank you for your very kind words, not sure if it'll ever be a master piece, but it'll be a bike im proud of once its done thats for sure.. take care and have a wonderful day.. all the next.. D&Px

[@gncbyron]

great job..looking sharp and Itwas nice seeing how happy/excited you were with the covers.

[@thomasferraro2016]

Love the work! Ive learned so much from you so far, just started watching as i got my first motorcycle. 1993 FXDWG. Ive had good luck putting a thin layer of original standard WD-40 on stainless steel exhaust just before the heat cycle of it and it comes out looking bronze ish almost a dull gold on some car builds. Love the channel keep up the awesome work!

[@Moonfleet41]

Congratlations on your new bike... we had a FXDWG ourselves as you see... and I'm sad I don't still own it today,but we can't keep them all! Enjoy your new bike and your projects, ride safe!

[@Dademaker]

Power of scotchbrite ;) I make my own scotchbrite disk for the drill by cutting up 3 loose sheets of them, stick them on a bolt and put them on the drill. It cleans/finishes surfaces tremendously.

[@Moonfleet41]

Great idea Daan, hadn't thought of that.. what a wonderful thing is You Tube!

[@MrScififan]

I always learn something new watching your videos - who the hell needs a bench grinder when you can put a drill in a vice! Love it! I've just taken in a non-running CBF125 for my wife who wants to learn to ride - thought I'd treat myself to a little winter project aswell - needed a top end rebuild - although this Harley seems to have been treated with a lot more love than my little 'project' lol!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi buddy, thats a cool little project.. wishing you lots of luck with it, i may even do a smaller bike myself next time.. it would help me with space.,,, ive got nowhere to put them all any more..lol!!!

[@david555montez9]

Very nice my friend!!! Was bussy but here we are 😀 Best wishes like always Pending and supporting 😉

[@Moonfleet41]

HI David, Good to hear from you sir, thank you as ever for your constant support.. take care.. D&Px

[@david555montez9]

@@Moonfleet41 Equally my friend!! Regards 😃

[@stinde666]

Something else that is terapeutic , watching your vids 😀

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, you're most kind!

[@jamesgoodwin2450]

I see a crome bike and I want to paint it black 😂 😂 😂

[@bazzab4863]

Great and informative videos keep up the good work, All the way from New Zealand

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Bazza, thanks mate, thats really kind, and great to hear form you all the way from the other side of the world.. have a great weekend mate, take care. Del.

[@bazzab4863]

I was a spray painter until I got poisoned by the chemicals but when I used to paint I always put a few drops of wax killer in my gun a bit hard when using tins like you but maybe you might get a gun and try spraying with one buy your paint in bulk might be cheaper and a good skill to pick up . And as usual another great video. I'm proud to have had a father from Hull great country great people

[@Moonfleet41]

@@bazzab4863 Thanks mate, I have painted with a spray gun quite a bit in the past, done a few cars, and larger bike panels, but when I'm just doing small bike pieces and I find cans are just so convenient, and so far I've not managed to find this Tough Paint that I generally use in neat, undiluted form, it would obviously need different thinners, so I'd need quite a bit of study on that to get it right, but for big bodywork, you're right, guns are always best! Thanks for your kind support, mate, take care, Del

[@jamesmackinlay2500]

What a happy chap you are delighted. Nice one yet again mate. Great to hear penny voice again too. We'll do del . See you in the next video. Great job again mate.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks James, really stoked with the results on this one, moving at a pace now, cheers buddy, Del

[@BIG-K]

It all looks good to me. More importantly, watching you create and execute solutions is so therapeutic. Nice to hear PP's dulcit tones again. Cheers 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Keith, glad you enjoyed mate, and yes was good to get the boss back in the garage for a bit of top class filmage! Good to see you the other day, see you soon?!

[@BIG-K]

@@Moonfleet41 Yes, all being well I'll see you on 20th 👍

[@steven-vn9ui]

Perseverance win there Dell, turned out great. Reckon they will look mean once painted up and on the bike. I've just done the valve shims on my bike this evening so this video was quite therapeutic - thanks!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Steven, yeah i think i just about saved them, and having looked up the price of the factory ones, im so glad i did, they're about £200 for the pair... im glad i didn't know that when i started cutting the holes otherwise i may have thought twice..lol.. Thank you for your kind words, im glad you enjoyed the video... Del.

[@terryblack2219]

Toning down the chrome will look fantastic mixed with the black. Those sheet metal cutters are new to me... outstanding. Keep going!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, much appreciated!

[@stevelong6358]

Awsome job del. its going to look fantastic in black with s/s .

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, simple and classic look aye?!

[@proudpict2057]

Just drove 450km across country to get home, sit down and enjoy this vid. Here we go!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, what amazing support, hope you enjoyed it!

[@Thefuturelooksbight]

Happy new year welcome back Peggy you’re the heart of the show.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Ron, was great to have our Pen back in the garage! Happy New Year to you mate!

[@coloradokid1346]

Del that was a really cool idea on those heat shields. Breath some clean air. Can hardly wait to see how they come out after paint.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, just ran out of time and the paint job will be at least a 6-7hr day, and I know what happens, the minute I start to rush tings, I've always kept that the key rule with project work, don't bite off more than you can chew, don't rush anything and stop when you get bored... then you'll always make your best results, works for me anyway! Next video online friday teatime mate, just gotta finsh and edit it !

[@coloradokid1346]

Moonfleet41 sounds good Del I will grab some tea or coffee and be waiting for the video.

[@coloradokid1346]

Have to be careful about chrome dust particles. Glad to see you’re using a respirator. I use to back in the 80s and 90s at a tool plant that made Sears Craftsman tools and other companies. Started off in the plating dept. Lots of nasty chemicals there but a good place to work

[@raybould]

Been holding back on the comments recently cos I know it makes more work for you and Pen, but had to say, I nearly skipped this video just because it didn't seem like it was going to be different from the chainguard, but pleased I didn't because I learned about sheet metal hole cutters which I haven't come across before. I don't think there's a vid of yours I've watched where I haven't learned something new. Incidentally, the advice you gave me about my clutch a few weeks ago turned out to be bang on - I did have a plate out of order, so thanks for the heads-up and for taking the time, very much appreciated. Very best wishes to you and Pen for the coming year!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Jack for your kind word,s im really glad the videos can help you out buddy.. and great to hear that you got the clutch sorted out.. Its great to be able to share a few tips and tricks with the wider world, you never know when someone may be in dire straights and in need to a simple tip that can save them a heap of money..so always passing it forward where we can.. Take care mate, and keep in touch aye.. all the best. Del.

[@benphillips6212]

Happy new year guys!! Nice work yet again. Can’t wait to see them painted!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Ben, next vido mate! Happy New Year!

[@TechnMoto]

Kinda liking that look

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you brother, looking forward to bringing all together!

[@Mike_Jones68]

Looks good Del! Got my first Wemoto order all the way here in Colorado USA last night! Slinky Glide Clutch cable for the 09 Speedmaster and a Sealy Chain breaker tool. Have my own upgrades thru this winter also...Really curious on this Slinky Guide Cable tho as i may be replacing handlebars and grips so I may order a throttle set eventually. I like the quality so far from just going over it. Awesome vids, very helpful!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Mike, that's wonderful news, what a fabulous service... am so glad they came back to you and helped out, let us know how you get on with the throttle set... don't forget to grind the pin back on the chain first and that splitter should work a treat... ! All the best, take care, ride safe, Del & Pennyx

[@Mike_Jones68]

@@Moonfleet41 Thanks Del & Penny! Yeah I'll prob try to install this weekend. Product looks solid right off the bat, cant wait. Trying to suss out a new handlebar set to figure out what would look good and be comfortable, I feel the stock speedmaster (mine is a 2009) place the wrists at a "different" angle than what Im used to..we'll see. Thanks for the great vids! Really inspirational to help show how to do your own work!

[@T1NY85]

thats gonna look awsome,

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers fellah, hope life is good, thanks for keeping in touch!

[@tttrevin]

Great video Dell. I bet penny took off outta there after the first 10 minutes. Lol. I learned something new today. Thank you sir!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks for your kind words mate, much appreciated... PP was only in the garage for the disassembly stuff, soon as it gets dusty... she's away!

[@colinsharp1314]

Great job del looks great and they turned out fab well done mate keep going

[@ThumperXT]

So rewarding when it works, brilliant.

[@daveb.1828]

good episode...as always! cant wait to see the paint on the heat shields and mufflers!

[@Moonfleet41]

Sorry Dave, just ran out of time mate, it's at least 6hrs more with drying time to do the paint, so next video for sure!

[@daveb.1828]

@@Moonfleet41 it all takes time! I enjoy each session!

[@gavinhughes8623]

Yes more chrome going black on the right track del like the holes in the heat shields looks classic but a new age feel to the bike with it going black top man del 👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, just trying to bring it bang up to date with a modern look...!

[@garya3056]

Hi Del- looking great, Mate. Really nice to hear Penny’s voice as well. Came through Heathrow Monday and now here in Berlin. Did you see me waving? 🏍👍🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

So that's who it was! I did see someone waving, but you know how it is, eyesight goes a bit in old age ha ha... if you're ever coming through with a layover, let us know, it's only 100miles away, so can whizz up and buy you a coffee! Safe travels Sir, keep in touch, all the best, Del

[@garya3056]

Moonfleet41 lol. We’ll make it happen! I owe you and Penny dinner(s)!

[@Meifesto]

I think i like the white protectors better. When you put them on the bike with the whitish tape, man that would look so much better in proper clear white. Would fit the bike better as well i think. With black exhaust :)

[@michaelevans1658]

You ever thought of a air cleaning unit from the ceiling ,woodworkers use them . Rutlands do one I think maybe helpful for fine particles in the air .

[@clivegreenall309]

Hi D&P Everything of the Best from S Africa. Great job on the heat shield and mufflers guys. As always such a pleasure to learn at the feet of a Master. With all that vinegar I bet your garage smells a bit like a chippy for a while. Lol Looking forward to watching you work your magic again this year. Regards Clive

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey my broer, awseome to hear from you... hope life is good back home... and you know what, it didn't show due to editing, but that's exactly what Penny said when I started cleaning 'smells like fish and chips'! Thanks for your kind support, it's much appreciated, keep safe, stay in touch, D&Px

[@RichieWilliams]

Hi Del & Penny P :) Great little Vid and a Great tip ref the rust on the exhaust studs.... My 1983 GS850G bobber manifold bolts were a complete C-Bomb to get off!!! (sorry for the naughty language...) It sure is coming along Great :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing buddy, I think we've all had that with studs, it staggers me that they still sell them in anything less than marine grade stainless or titanium, but there you go, manufactruing overheads... keep them costs down! Glad you enjoyed, more to come, cheers, D&Px

[@fader2701]

thanks for another video.

[@spokedtoosoon]

Hi Del, sorry if a daft question; I'm gonna get myself a cordless grinder soon, and I want to get some of those pads you've got there at 19:03 but I don't know any of the terminology! If I walked into a hardware shop after some of them "sanding pads" for my grinder what would I have to tell them I'm looking for? Or if you've got a recommendation I can look up online?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi there.. not a daft question at all.. they are a very specific piece of equipment, and used for conditioning and polishing steel... they come in different grades.. so the best way is to just give you a couple of links to them.. www.zoro.co.uk/shop/abrasives/surface-conditioning-products/surface-conditioning-disc-fibreglass-backed-115x22-medium/p/ZT1398289X?B%7C%2BAbrasives&ZT1398289X&targetid=pla-953708245175&loc_physical_ms=9045682&dev=c&gclid=CjwKCAjwwqaGBhBKEiwAMk-FtFuCb0o086QAkvVe25-oJDsqnIRPCNqQWWsC0LYgMwU_xsiGh0nfGhoCAm4QAvD_BwE www.zoro.co.uk/shop/abrasives/flap-discs/115x22.23mm-non-woven-flap-disc-fine/p/ZT1033592X?B%7C%2BAbrasives&ZT1033592X&targetid=pla-392821738053&loc_physical_ms=9045682&dev=c&gclid=CjwKCAjwwqaGBhBKEiwAMk-FtPDhks29NInGT6bHw5NwM_LiOFXzipO1oxe1DwqDBgYLzccCHfVVIhoCWi4QAvD_BwE They generally refered to as flap discs and conditioning dics... Hope that helps you out mate.. Good luck with your project.

[@spokedtoosoon]

@@Moonfleet41 thanks so much Del! You're a star. Hope you're back on your feet soon! Love to Pen n' all that

[@Moonfleet41]

@@spokedtoosoon Sure thing mate, making progress every day, hope to be back making a few videos next month!

[@bubbles1863]

Can't wait to see them painted and fitted del ..hurry up lol

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers mate, will do! Going as fast as I can lol

[@bubbles1863]

@@Moonfleet41 thanks del lol

[@SurreyRider]

loving the shotgun look Del the bike is really coming along :)

[@jw-xe3kh]

Looking good Del

[@daveo226]

There gonna look great 👍👌

[@jonboy-kb1jj]

They’ll look the nuts when painted mate. Good work 👍🏻

[@rickywyatt8026]

2 days! The suspense is killing me! This is my new breaking bad haha

[@andydawson2070]

Hi Dell I really enjoyed this video, it reminded me of the amatur status of the build, I don't mean that to sound disrespectful, it shows the vulnerability of doing stuff like this as an amatur but with some persistence being surprised just how good you are and what you can achieve. Keep up the good work.

[@Moonfleet41]

Too right all the way Andy, and proud to be an amatuer and enjoy pushing myself to do things I've never done before... it's extremely rewarding to turn out a good job on something you're doing for the first time... thanks for your kind word of support, it's every welcome my friend.

[@ziknopro1567]

When does the bike finish?good job...I want to see her on the way

[@christopherdevries1969]

Welcome back in the shop miss Penny hope you are geared up aswel, when your husband is dusting up the place again 😂. Good vid 👍👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Christopher, it was fun to be back, if work allows, I'll always help out... I dod a lot behind the scenes, but work has kept me really busy lately! Glad I was missed... have a great week, Pennyx

[@paulharast1958]

Awesome, you are Albert Einstein Junior, I like your ideas and the way your projects always come out perfecto.....Happy 2019🎉🍾🥂 To Penny N You Del.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Paul, always good to hear from you, hope life is treatig you well... glad you enjoy the projects and the work we do, we take great pride in our work and we're glad it shows! Happy New Year to you too Sir, stay in touch, D&Px

[@rossl2544]

For light items like them clips, if you do the cable tie up the wrong way round you can undo it again to reuse it.

[@Moonfleet41]

Great tip Ross, thank you for that!

[@trav8045]

Loving the work and the videos 🤘🏻

[@paulelliott2861]

Great work,Nash is the norm. Going to look cool mate. Hi pen 🌹

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Paul, thanks for your kind words.. glad you enjoyed and it was good to have some time to be back!! Pennyx

[@RC.Time-Crawlers]

Rusts so fast you can hear it 😂😂😂🤣 Love it Brother 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers buddy, a bit like early Ford Mustangs aye sounded like crickets on a summer night!

[@Tom-bt2os]

Thanks Del, good effort. I've just bought myself a Bosch angle grinder to do that same on my Sportster's front forks. You mentioned Wellington Welding in a previous video? Which ones do you recommend buying?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Tom.. if you're going to grind on the alluminium fork sliders.. then be really gentle and use the fine grade 'blue' wheels..or the red medium grade if the finish is really badly corroded.. and test an area first to get the hang of it.. if you go in too hard you'' make deep marks that will be hard to get out..!!!

[@donhebert7449]

I have a 2016 HD iron 883 and want to change my exhaust.. what would you suggest? Thank you for that

[@dantae666]

You should invest in a pipe bender so you can make your own exhausts and handle bars.

[@TheBazza2556]

brilliant to have Penny back, whole video sounds better mate,

[@Moonfleet41]

Ah yeah, was great that she had some time to help in the garage, was great to have her there!

[@graememccullough8922]

Del, how'd the painting go on the covers? Thinking of doing something similar on my rearsets this weekend.

[@Moonfleet41]

Really great outcome here. .almost flawless, and really smooth.. take your time and make sure the bare metal is clean clean clean... Good luck buddy, hope it goes well.. Del.

[@graememccullough8922]

@@Moonfleet41 cheers del. Just watched the followup vid. Excellent job with the pipes. As per 👍

[@MikeFLHT]

Bravo

[@byronhadji3492]

Good stuff Del!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@stinde666]

Hello again! My bike is at my lokal guru and he's makeing the engine from a 883 to a 1200 , what is your thoughts about running it in ? Some say take it easy for a bit and some say ride it like your going to ride it , what is your advise??

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Timo,, the advice to "run it in" is sound advice.. you should treat it like a new engine for the first 100 miles at least, that way you give the new pistons and barrels a change to bed in together without causing any early wear... Running it in does not mean riding it about at 20mph though.. ride it like normal, but just don't let it idle on the spot for too long, no need to "warm it up", just start the engine, give it 20 seconds or so to feed the oil round, and pull away... Don't "Lug" the engine, feed the revs in gradually, but not so soft it does no work.. running in any new motor needs some load on it to make sure things scuff into each other.... and finally buddy.. avoid long periods of the same revs on a long road.. dont "cruise" it along at a fixed speed.. it helps to make the motor work a little.. but not too hard.. im sure you understand.. its just a happy medium of careful but purposeful use... and once its done a 100 miles.. you can ride it as normal..! Also buddy..i don;t know where you are, so not sure what the weather is like where you are.. but if its hot there.. then avoid running any new motor in when its 40 degrees...pick cooler weather for the first few rides.. Good luck with it, keep in touch. Del.

[@stinde666]

Moonfleet41 thank you very mouch Sir! Will do the easy way !!

[@stinde666]

Moonfleet41 and yes no problem with too hot I 'm from Finland so no worries 😀 thanks for your answer wery good tips will take them to heart! 👍🏻💪🏻🤘🏻

[@justcycling722]

Great job on getting the heat shields banged out and straight!! Yeah, you don't want to be buying those from a dealer, they are $205 per shield!! Been watching this project from the start, and at times cringing!! I own a 2001 FXDWG that's pretty much in stock condition.. just a soft spot I have for old Wide Glides. However, I am liking how your project is turning out! Learning some things too!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey buddy, thanks for your kind words, and am happy with how they turned out, specially as I just found out the price too! I made an error in the name, not shotgun guards, they seem to be marketed as buckshot heat shields (my mistake) and over here we have them priced at £290 a pair for a Sportster... which is insane, glad I didn't find that out before I started cutting as I would have been a lot more nervous ha ha... I know that the venerable dawg is a loved, and valued, bike that has it's own following, and I love them too... same as the Night Train, they are one of the most iconic models Harley have ever made, but I will be sympathetic to it, am not butcerhing it, just re-inventing it in a modern style that is up to date and suits my taste... but it will forever be a Dyna WideGlide and unmistakably so!

[@MaplewoodPhotographyChicago]

What’s the diameter on those wholes you are punching on the shields?

[@Moonfleet41]

They are 1" diameter buddy!

[@MaplewoodPhotographyChicago]

Thank you and keep up the good work

[@motoedd2437]

Great job.. Now get oot a there Del. Lol

[@Moonfleet41]

Too right!

[@spencerchapman1873]

It's going to look top dog when finished pal 👍

[@springy-2112]

"YEP, She'll be right ! " 👍👍☮☮❤❤

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheesr brother, always good to hear from ya! Love D&Px

[@davidgriego8722]

A hole saw or uni-bit/ step bit may work better on that thin gauge. Looking good enjoying the build

[@PitStopGarageMotorcycle]

Esta motocicleta está ficando cada vez mais bonita, parabéns irmão, se possível deixe no próximo vídeo seu um alô para Ubiratan, Gabriel e Raquel daqui do Brasil, somos seus fãs...

[@Moonfleet41]

Que bom ouvir de você no Brasil, estamos muito felizes em saber que você curte os vídeos ... e agradecemos o seu apoio! Como muito especial obrigado, vamos dizer oi para todos vocês em um futuro vídeo em breve ... nós filmamos os vídeos uma semana ou mais, então não será no próximo vídeo (sábado) como já está em pós-produção , mas faremos da próxima vez que estivermos filmando, então você verá em breve! Del & Pennyx

[@PitStopGarageMotorcycle]

@@Moonfleet41 Obrigado meu irmão nós aqui no Brasil estaremos aguardando e felizes por sua gentileza...

[@stevenmillar6592]

Good work D&P I’m doing my fx650y black,was blue,the saddle has like a blue mesh at front then the rest is black leather,any ideas for getting the saddle all black?my last resort is to use a permanent black ink marker lol don’t know Steve

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Steve, have a search online for a product called Vinyl Cote... it's an epoxy paint that remains super flexible and designed for painting vinyl seats, I believe there's a version of it for leather too, or it may in fact, also work on leather too... so 'Vinyl Cote', check it out !

[@stevenmillar6592]

Moonfleet41 as always so helpful thank you 🙏

[@HalfdeadRider]

Small imperfections will make it perfect :)

[@RstewDstew]

Nice work Del, I'm really enjoying the fox dawg project.. such a contrast to the street fighter build and great to watch!! Keep it up buddy.. looking forward to seeing it all done, new spoke wheels and all. Looking forward to watching the future cafe racer build too.. have you seen cafe racer kits (crk) an interesting small business that turn 90's triple triumphs like trident and trophys into cafe racers! Might be inspirational if nothing else? All the best matey! 😉👍👍👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate, thanks for your kind words on the Harley, really enjoying the project, and got some excitign new moves to come... wheels being built this week, going 16" and fat tyre on the front and hoping for a more modern and up to date look. Gonna deal with the wheezy old cv carb as well, something that will feed a bit more fuel down it's neck, it already has some sporty cams fitted along with thetensioner upgrade already done... I haven't seen the kits yet, the biggest struggle I'm having at the moment is affording a donor bike, I only bought the Harley about a month ago and trying to get the money together to buy another bike by March is a tall order.. anything trendy is too expensive and I'm not interested in little stuff, or classic Brit, so the options are thin... but just gonna focus on what I'm doing and cross that bridge when I come to it!

[@alanpaterson5395]

Best video so far on this project. Great to see your surprise when it went so well shows your learning with us. Oh and Yah Miss Pitstop is back! Just need her on other side of the camera, she is better to look at than you!

[@Moonfleet41]

I have to agree with that on every level mate... better looking, and more intelligent, but she don't like getting dirty like I do... touch and go about the holes, the metal is so think, it did deform quite badly, but hey, I recovered it, and it came out well...so like the saying goes, you're not judged by the effort you put in, but by the results you make! And he who dares win aye lol

[@tinks43]

(P) Well done both of you, nice to spend the time with detailed prep work, will all be worth it in the end! 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Cotti, too right mate, it's all in the prep aye?! See you soon fellah, have a safe ride over..!

[@stevenmarry6845]

interested to see the turnout of this non dark custom :) , those ohlins shocks look so wrong on that bike but we'll see how you bring it round Del.

[@jaimielibbi1]

Loving this build. Don’t get rid of the chrome, no, no. I think they call the heat shields, buck shot not shot gun, I only know that as I was looking at the accessory book the other dY. lol

[@Moonfleet41]

You're dead right mate, buckshot they are, I mention it in the next video, which I'm still shooting... it's been so long since I looked them up I wanted to mention the price, I assumed they would be about £70 a pair, being conversative, but nope, believe it or not over £200 in some places, which is just hilarious, or do I mean hysterical! harley accessory prices are just out of this world these days, and it so makes it worth doing stuff yourself, plus not only that, it contradicts the word custom if you bought them from the MoCo... and yes, indeed, PP had full PPE and a carbon fibre onsie (she likes to wear that anyway lol)... good to hear from you mate.

[@jaimielibbi1]

@@Moonfleet41 I took my first Harley in for sissy bar and pillion seat plus peg. Whilst doing the work they scratched the buckshot nearest the rear. I complained and got both replaced at their expense, which showed as £299.99. Joke.

[@Moonfleet41]

@@jaimielibbi1 Really? So it wasn't a mis-print then?! I saw them advertised for £290 myself and thought it must be a mis-print, that's just insane and I bet they didn't give you the old ones back, you could have re-painted them and put them on Ebay lol

[@fader2701]

thanks for another video. still dont understand why you dont have hundreds of thousands of subscribers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Richard, well we do our best with filming and production in the hope of making the best quality video in watch terms, and we try and make the content interesting and progressive... plus we, unlike most, we reply to virtually every message we get... onwards and upwards aye!

[@ownyourworld]

11:00 there has to be a tune made from that surely .

[@Moonfleet41]

I'm thinking something by The Blue Man Group... awesome!

[@tomtilley3162]

crackin on bud .you will soon be on another project lol

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Tom, daren't even think over the fence yet or I won't finish this one lol

[@timothychop]

Great video Delboy I like the shotgun look. Do you still have your softail?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate, sadly not, last time I had a Softail was my FatBoy about 3yrs ago, changed to a later model Switchback and realised I'm far happier with an earlier carburettor'd engine, which is why I'm really happy with the Dyna and can't wait to get it on the road!

[@jaimielibbi1]

What about poor penny, did you cover her up.

[@cyberjack]

they'll look good dell when done

[@garymcghee4142]

Harpic limescale remover the blue one on the headers and it will remove loads of crusted on carp then a good wash off and either polish them or scuff them up and they will look new

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Gary.. thanks mate, thats a cool tip, ill remember that.. i have seen lots of house hold domestic chemicals work in the garage... Bi-Carb and salt for cleaning silver, Mr Muscle for taking anodising off, lemon juice for cleaning seats etc etc.... ill add that one to the list... Gonna scuff the actual header pipes up with the fine scotch polishing pad and get a really nice satin finish... im hoping it'll take the corrosion off at thew same time... but if not.. i now have a plan..!! thanks mate.!

[@benmakin9913]

What is that last song called

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi buddy, there's a link below in the description to the Sickstring Outlaws, and the song is called 'Electric Moonshine', a tribute to Popcorn Sutton

[@bobgwinn5091]

cool

[@bikerdad1479]

Are the discs just called scotchbright or is the a specific name to them,that's gonna look pretty awesome when done

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate, I get them from local welding supply shop, but here's a link to some online, this is what your looking for: www.weldequip.com/polishing-flap-discs-115mm.htm

[@bikerdad1479]

@@Moonfleet41 thanks del,I'll look into it

[@8ball903]

Not bad for a Harley 😱

[@Moonfleet41]

Listen to it... lol ... good to hear from you fellah...

[@renegade1987]

It probably looks good (not watched it all yet lol) but doesn't cutting holes in the exhaust and belt shields make them less sheildy...? XD

[@Moonfleet41]

Not really sure buddy, but they look cool and Harley fit them as standard on many models in one way or another... in terms of heat shields, it's not really to stop radiated heat because the engine does enough of that, it's more to stop you touching the pipe and setting fire to your clothing lol... as for the belt guard, it's made of pretty thick steel and if a belt brakes at speed, the standard guard, even in full, does bugger all to stop it tying itself in a knot and locking the wheel up!

[@pongobird]

I love the way those pipes are coming along, however I know that I would f'k this up royally

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi buddy, that's not fair on yourself, am sure you wouldn't, it's just a case of taking it easy, measure twice and cut once... it's who we learn, as I'm sure you'll agree!

[@MrAlmar07]

Nice results Del. Perseverance & Patience win again eh. Where's the hammer & dolly set from? Think the Black accents will break up the chrome nicely. Nice to hear Penny again as well. Awrabesht to you both bro. L&H from me & all the clan. 😉💙🤘

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Al, good to hear from you mate, hope the family are all well...! Was great to have PP's help for this one, she's been very busy at work over the Xmas period, but getting back to normal now! Have a great New Year all, love n' hugs to you all, D&Px

[@michaelwilliams3861]

(P) just put a smile on my face Del, love your positivity mate. Glad Penny’s not under the patio again mate 😁

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, it's an exciting project this one, and every step is another move forward, so it feels like it's really moving at a pace... also quite excited cos the wheels are on their way, so gotta be ready for them! Thanks for your kind support, as ever... keep in touch!

[@garycb8592]

With every video the bike looks better.

[@jeffreyengle2762]

Somehow I feel like a meth addict begging at the feet of my newly found dealer? I’m dying here man!!!!

[@Moonfleet41]

That is the comment of the day, in fact the comment of the month...! Thank you so much for such faith mate... imagine how I feel, the wheels are being built this week, I've got the carburteor upgrade in the pipeline after that and now planning the final bodywork wrap! It's like the 3rd Dec and I want to open the other 22 doors on the advent calendar today lol...

[@jeffreyengle2762]

A thought...... 2018 Road King standard....... ok, you with me?...... the boys at the dealership tell me that shift linkage is boring...... I’m thinking, ya Harley catalog has some, but..... a delboy creation would be really cool..... not that you have the time nor the interest, but..... I think it would be the sweetest little lathe project..... yes, I’m dreaming😊 you probably get that a lot!!!

[@jac5009]

I don't know, it would seem you might still want a clutch...

[@MattSaysSmile]

👍

[@rejects101]

As ever Del, great video mate. You sound like a Londoner as I am, would love to meet up and chew the fat sometime.

[@Moonfleet41]

AYup mate, yes indeed, Tottenham and Enfield, where abouts are you?!

[@rejects101]

Thought that was a norf London accent. I live about half a mile from Daytona motorcycles in Ruislip so not far from you.

[@nightster6378]

Hi taking into consideration how well you're kiting your workshop out I can't understand why you're still using your drill m/c clamped in the vice for various wire brushing, grinding, polishing etc considering you do these procedures frequently, you can buy a purpose built machine for little money, even a Lidl one at about £20 would be better. Personally, I keep 2 both being 3000rpm. one has a wire wheel and grinding stone and the other is for polishing only as you will know you do not want grit in your mops. The bench you drag about I think would work better with heavy duty casters fitted 2 of them locking? Another guy had what I thought was a great idea of a cheap pull-down blind where you paint instead of a sheet of cloth pinned to the wall. I don't doubt you have thought about these things but thought I would mention anyway.

[@BasherBrookes]

Couldn’t you clean up those door stops and paint em black. I reckon you could flog em for a decent price 👍 🙂

[@Moonfleet41]

Good thinking mate, they're perfectly functional, so once the bike's all done, and if I don't need them on another build, may just do that!

[@marcorleptique]

Thank’s Penny for zooming in and out

[@Moonfleet41]

You're welcome, was good to be back! Pennyx

[@MrSandun9]

👍✌

[@bigfatpear]

your a clever old bean arn't you old chap.

[@iannelson1824]

I see you handball your bench around for better shots . Can I recommend you check out Axminster Workbench Castors (Pack of 4) from Axminster.co.uk you may find it a easier way to move it about. Keep up to interesting video’s .

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Ian.. ive been suggested that many times buddy.. but i lean and push on the bench when the vice is bolted to it, and a bench on wheels will skate about all over the place.. even with locking castors.. sadly i need it totally solid and sure footed to stay put when im working on it.. so i just have to lift it round, it doesn't take a mo.. Thanks for thinking of me mate, and really appreciate the link.. cheers and have a good weekend.. Del.