Delboy's Garage, Project FoXDaWG, Day 19, Rear Wheel Spacer.

[@paulscr]

Love the respect, care and attention you give your work, tools, bike, workshop - Quality workmanship.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly Sir, old habits die hard aye, a messy workspace can be a dangerous place!

[@edwelld]

Surely there is nothing more satisfying than a lathe. The total absorption of transforming big pieces of metal into smaller ones, followed by the horrific realisation that the workshop is completely engulfed in swarf. Great stuff Del, always look forward to watching.

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha yes, satisfying indeed.. but proper messy thats for sure..!

[@coloradokid1346]

That was just really nice Del. I miss my days when I was younger machining metal parts. You have brought back the enjoyment by watching you.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, that's very kind, it's kinda theraputic isn't it?!

[@coloradokid1346]

Yes it is.

[@petergoddard1960]

Loving watching this all come together and still learning from you after all these years! Just remember... when messing with Gallifreyan technology... time is relative, garage time doubly so!

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers P, Sounds like you're missing your 72 mate!

[@bradleythompson7722]

Always love watching somebody making something out of bare steel and make it better very impressive. Also the do it yourself alignment tool I'll be making one of those. Thanks Always a Pleasure, Take Care

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers Bradley, yes we made a video on making that tool, hope it goes well... let us know how you get on!

[@bradleythompson7722]

@@Moonfleet41 Did not know I will look for it . Much appreciated

[@morrow.m]

I wish I had a Tardis in my shop... long live the Doctor!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you brother, I didn't realise you were a Dr Who fan, many of us don't admit to it! The question is, who was the best Doctor?!

[@morrow.m]

@@Moonfleet41 oh now that’s the way to start an internet flame war. My dad used to watch Dr Who with my brother and I back in the early 80’s. Tom Baker I believe? Likely on repeat. But of the more recent ones. Im partial to David Tennant. But I’ve not kept up super well with all seasons. More of a if it’s on I’m glued but not a serial watcher. How do we feel about Jodie Whittaker? I’ve not seen any of her episodes yet. Just the sound of the Tardis takes me back and makes me smile. 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, John Pertwee was my favourite, closely followed by Tom Baker , , kinda formative when you're just 7 years old.. (1972, first generation watcher me.! )

[@rsbharley4766]

Nice video Del and Penny. It's all coming together mate. I love you used the tardis sound. Penny and you enjoy the last part of your week. Cheers

[@spencerchapman1873]

Another good video del and my puppy was watching tonight he loved it when the swarf was coming off the material 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Oh bless, that's so cute, glad you both enjoyed the video, have a great week, Pennyx

[@CajunGreenMan]

Whoever came up with that slotted washers to test the spacing needed idea, deserves a major prize. Brilliant! Love the TARDIS sound also.

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah I know, one of those how did I not think of that lol ... !

[@dasutr]

Loved the Doctor Who presentation. Been a fan since the late 70's. I'm starting to like where you r going.

[@Moonfleet41]

aha, a fellow Who fan, so which was the best Doctor?... Tom Baker for me, but I picked up the show when it was Jon Pertwee!

[@dasutr]

Tom Baker was my favorite when I started to watch. In the states it came on Public television on Saturdays.

[@IronSlimPA]

Love how the bike is coming along. I see many miles ahead with you and this one! Great interview with Ted, listened to it last night. Best to you both!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, we were honoured to be featured again on Ted's show, really enjoyed catching up with him! Hope all is well with you there, stay in touch, D&Px

[@richardrrondeau8319]

Got a question about center of the wheel in the center of frame. I mock my wheel up with stock spacers wheel is off 1/4 of an inch to the right. To center wheel I need to trim spacers 1/4 to get center of the fender mounts

[@davidnelson9550]

Loved that you used the tardis sound!

[@allenhuling598]

Methinks this one really will be ready for riding by March....Nice work!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thats the plan buddy.. i just had an awesome idea for the next build, and i can;t wait to get started..!

[@mykheaton]

Great work and great show. Watching your videos have given me the confidence to fit a chain and sprocket set for the first time. You probably saved me a hundred quid (If it works...) thanks :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Best of luck with it Michael, we have, as you probably now, the chain & sprocket video which we did in step-by-step fashion, so best of luck and let us know how you get on!

[@mykheaton]

That's the video I watched - you made it look so easy. Luckily my Ducati has a single sided swingarm so I don't need to worry about alignment and tensioning is almost too easy. It's almost cheating!!

[@DukeDyson]

Another job off the list buddy and what better place to be than in the garage; it's cold outside and it's just started snowing. See you Sunday :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Too right buddy, looking forward to Sunday, got 49 reasons to chill with buddies... !

[@richardrrondeau8319]

Also Ijoy your video I love using stainless whenever I can.

[@dittmarzinkler5607]

Thanks for your videos very helpful. Greetings from Germany

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome Dittmar. My pleasure!

[@tommyodayiv9734]

Gordan ramsay of mechanics 🤣🤣 . Well done. Inspiring when someone makes something look easy

[@Beeza56]

Just picked up an ‘02 FXD so I’m loving these vids Del. Thanks a lot and please keep’em coming. Best from Ian in Putnam Valley NY.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks, will do!

[@roamingdev4990]

“It has that amount of free play...mine doesn’t!” We proper lol’d at that one. Fair play Del. Impressive work as always.

[@SurreyRider]

I sometimes liken our sheds and garages to our own personal tardis, its amazing how many bikes and parts we can squeeze into them! Great lathe work again and impeccable workmanship. P.S penny your camera work is excellent!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you SR, lately I've not always been about as I am busy at my own work, but always good to get a chance to be in the garage... glad you notice, have a great week, Pennyx

[@paulharast1958]

Awesome video, love your knowledge .Penny ❤ Dell have a wonderful and safe weak and ride safely

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Paul, always good to ehar from you, have a safe, warm week yourself... chilly and icy here! D&Px

[@paulharast1958]

@@Moonfleet41 very cold and snow in Chicago.

[@davydecoene3801]

You keep on amazing me with your work, I love it 😍

[@Moonfleet41]

That's very kind of you Davy, we enjoy making the videos and clearly it shows!

[@jagjim1485]

Another outstanding video. Been watching the series from the start. The both of you do a fantastic job. Very professional with your descriptions, and editing. Well done.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Jim, that's very kind of you, we do indeed work hard on the videos, so it's great to know it's noticed... thank you for your support, it's appreciated!

[@koonsickgreen6272]

How do you line up the disk with the caliper? Do u use washers?

[@brrraaaapp8502]

Only able to give one thumbs up, but here's another one for you guys! Excellent mech and video work.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you most kindly Sir!

[@matthewbrown6521]

Can't wait to see this bike on the road!

[@Moonfleet41]

When it's ready we'll do a proper walk round and ride out mate, thanks for watching!

[@ddawkins23]

Are spacers needed for both sides when your fitting them this way

[@jimkillen1065]

Nice job appreciate good work

[@david555montez9]

Exelent my friend!!! Exelent 🤓✌️ I will be pending and waiting the next video Best wishes for Mrs Del and you 🤓✌️ See you!!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks David, always good to hear from you!

[@david555montez9]

@@Moonfleet41 ✌️🤓 equally my friend

[@nunoaraujo7381]

hello, can i use spacers between the rim and the brake disc, or between the rim and the rear pulley, to align the rim with the bike frame? Thanks

[@OrangeManStan]

Hello Del. I've just taken out and reinstalled my 2020 Softail Harley. On reinstalling I noticed that the spacer's are large in diameter like yours and was thinking that the press against the outside of the wheel bearing. That seems strange to me as I was assuming they clamp against the inside of the bearing, is this correct. It seems to work fine but confusing.

[@kentsvensson7009]

Thank's for all tips and trix🙏🙏🙏

[@Moonfleet41]

Always welcome

[@geoffozevans4500]

Watching the swarf come away on the lathe is hypnotic, I would end up missing a digit 👍👍😎

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Geoff, how you doing? Hope you're feeling better, D&Px

[@geoffozevans4500]

@@Moonfleet41 I'm ok guys, back pain is worse than ever, but I knew that may be the outcome, but it was worth a shot. X👍👍😎

[@Moonfleet41]

@@geoffozevans4500 So sorry to hear that Geoff, must be very upsetting, hope you can some treatment that will relieve it, thinking of you D&Px

[@geoffozevans4500]

@@Moonfleet41 👍👍👍😎

[@brucemilne8780]

With the altered tolerance in the new spacer will their be any issue when the axle/spacer heats up? (I have no idea how hot either would get, so maybe irrelevant...)

[@motorbikemad001]

The axle or spindle and spacers aren't moving parts, the spacer faces up to the wheel bearing which is the moving part, there's also a spacer in the centre of the wheel between the two wheel bearings to take the stress when the spindle is torqued up.

[@brucemilne8780]

@@motorbikemad001 Ah, very good point. And I knew that. I think I've been sitting in front of this computer for far too long and my brain is starting to liquify... :D

[@picassoimpaler3243]

@@brucemilne8780 your not wrong, the bearing will still transfer heat into the spacer and the force onto the axle will also make heat through minor bending stresses. That being said, I doubt it would become an issue because 1) this isnt going to be a rossi track bike that loads the axle with ridiculous force around corners and 2) The materials are going to be very similar in thermal expansion rate since they are the same (or very close) material. I like the way your thinking though!

[@brucemilne8780]

@@picassoimpaler3243 I agree that it's not a track bike and experiencing those forces, so probably not an issue. I was thinking initially more of the weight of all that HD sitting on the axle and upping the friction and so more heat, etc etc.

[@picassoimpaler3243]

@@brucemilne8780 I get ya. I was just giving my take on it. Either way, the tighter clearances on the spacer doesnt help anything what so ever lol.

[@sogrim4816]

Where did you buy the bolt sets for the pulley and disc?

[@suzuki750stu]

Another cracking lathe job again buddy, your getting a dab hand at it. Regards Stu

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Stu, the more pratice the better for me, the lathe has been a wonderful addition, dunno how I managed without it before! Have a great week mate, love to the family, D&Px

[@jeffreyengle2762]

NEED YOUR ADVICE PLEASE I am curious on your opinion about using the same oil to change all three areas in my new 2018 road king? I would like to know what you recommend and why...

[@Moonfleet41]

Talk with your Harley dealer, maybe get a word with one of their master Tech's and ask them about "Screaming Eagle Syn3", it's developed initially for the V-Rod racing engines, and exceeds all of the recommended oils for your bike..so it's been long accepted by many Harley owners to use it in all three holes.... Now because you have a bike that is practically brand new, and will be one of the later modern motors, (107ci i presume?) then i would take the advice of the technicians at the dealership and go with their advice.. mainly because your bike is still very much under manufacturers warranty, and its important to follow the right advice.. I hope that helps.. let me know what they say as im always interested in what the factory guys have to say... Good luck.. Del.

[@jeffreyengle2762]

Moonfleet41 they say Syn3 in all three holes..... I just am hesitant about using it in the transmission....

[@crosstowntrains]

Sorry if you touched on this in the comments already, but any reason you made it from 304SS? Just for the stainless aspect? I pull alot of spacers out of stuff and they're often aluminium. Any advantage in switching to SS?

[@proudpict2057]

The disc with the black centre on the new wheel looks smart! I quite like that!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, it was a planned look, just to make the silver into a contrast, rather than big flat areas of shiney!

[@renegade1987]

This is looking a lot better than was planned eh, great progress! :-)

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you brother, really happy with how it's going!

[@fantomthrashers7260]

Great vid del,loving the lathe stuff, looks top,defo investing in one when I get me new garage.keep up the good work fella!

[@Moonfleet41]

You won't regret it mate, best thing I've had in a long time, so much you can do... hope your new garage goes well, let us know how you get on!

[@Thatjewnick]

So a shop lost my wheel spacer on the caliper side am I able to custom make one like you did for a street bike? Tried to order online but their on back order for weeks and I wanna ride. My work has the same machines as wheel

[@Moonfleet41]

Works for any bike, just make sure it's correct as it's pretty critical.!

[@sallyboy5418]

I have the same FXDWG (01) with the stock spoke wheel. I have no issues what so ever with a 150mm rear instead of the stock 130mm. Mind you i installed a Metzeler ME 880 then the upgraded ME888 at replacement. The Metzeler has minimal expansion when heated under load therefore no rubbing issues tho very tight between the fender. This i am told (and so far holding true) will not work with a Dunlop, Michelin or others because they expand alot when heated up. When i did this i was very, very sceptical but the mechanic guaranteed it so i pulled the trigger and could not have been happier and looks great with that meaty 150 out back.

[@Moonfleet41]

Not sure if you saw in a recent video but i showed the clearance between the tyre wall and the belt.. and its about 3mm... not sure if you have a slim belt conversion, but mine still runs the full width 1"1/2 inch belt and there is no room for a bigger tyre, the belt would even hit a 140 let alone any wider....

[@chrisenloe3972]

Loved the Doctor Who sound effects

[@stevenmillar6592]

Another job well done D&P!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Steven!

[@gilesbristow123]

Looking good. Always enjoy a lathe video 😀

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, much appreciated... glad you enjoyed it!

[@daveo226]

Keeping up the standards with that uber precise wheel spacer pal 👍and the tardis sound effects . . Epic 😂👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Bit of fun buddy, glad you enjoyed the video, much apprecaite your support!

[@MrFrenno]

Coming on great Dell

[@speedygonzales6678]

Hay nice video .. just a question did the washers you slotted in to space out the wheel measure up to the original spacer therefore just making a stainless steel spacer to the original size or was it sightly different ??

[@fader2701]

day got better. :-) new video! hello from snow covered Colorado

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Richard, jealous of your snow, am weird like that, love the white stuff in winter... all we get is rain and salty roads! Keep warm buddy, and thanks for the support, Del

[@paulelliott2861]

Great vids guys, great work thank you 🌹💕🌹

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Paul, always appreciate your kind support, D&Px

[@Dolpheus01]

Tidy turning Del, that little lathe made a cracking job of the stainless. Coming along very nicely indeed 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing buddy, I've been seriously surprised at how strong this lathe is, especially after all the criticism after it arrived!

[@raytokens2291]

I am loving this build. I can put a lot of info for my front end change. That is gonna be a mean was machine when it's done. Pat yourselves on the back, you are smashing this build, and the vids are longer and even more use of layman's terms for all to understand. Crack on bruv. Ride safe my friends☝️🤙👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you brother, that's very kind... we really appreciate your support, and it's been amasing how this build has inspired everyone, can't wait to get it on the road... catch up soon buddy, have a great week!

[@koistory5744]

Just love your channel! Last year I knew absolutely nothing about motorcycles, except that I really liked them and wanted a Harley since I was a kid. Just over a year ago I bought myself a Softail and thanks to the “Harley Softail Service series”, which brought me to your channel, I’m now doing all the maintenance myself!! Recently I got new wheels, discs and pulley. The hubs have threads to bolt into and are billet aluminum. Now I have searching for the correct torque settings for the bolts (5/16 UNC, 3/8 UNC and 7/16 UNC all torx heads) in to aluminum, but couldn’t find a clear answer. Would you by any chance know the correct torque setting or where to look it up? Greetings from Holland

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Vlores, Thank you for your kind feedback my friend, It's so good to hear you have a Harley now and keep it in good shape by yourself.. that makes me hugely proud to know that we have maybe inspired that... Thank you so much for that support.. For your wheels, all of the torque range values will be listed in the HD Workshop Manual, If you do not have one, they are a fantastic investment, and something you should certainly have in your garage.. Get the direct from your local HD main dealer.. they are expensive.. (about £70 over here), but money very well spent, you will find yourself turning to it every time you do anything on your bike... i use mine all the time... I could look up the range values for you in my book, but i fear that they could be different for my 99" Dyna Wide Glide.. i don't have a manual for new Softail. Hope that helps you in some way Vlores, Good luck with your bike my friend, keep in touch and let us know how you get on... Del..

[@koistory5744]

Del, thank you for the quick response! You and Penny inspired that without any doubt. I mean, everything is so clearly described and pictured, that it feels like I’m following a course and I could even build my own motorcycle. And I think I will! For the Manual, I do actually have one but was guessing the torque range values would be different for aluminum. I’ve got a FLSTN ‘96 and for example, according to the manual, the range for the pulley on the stock hub with locknuts, is 75-88 Nm. Now, that seemed a little high to me and I was afraid to strip the aluminum threads. Or shouldn’t that be a problem?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi again Vlores, Ok, just checked my Dyna manual, and on the sprocket bolts, it gives two values.... for "Laced wheels" it gives 61-75Nm, and for "Cast Wheels" it gives 75-88 Nm... So as you can see it varies, and that always encourages doubt... so if this was my install, i would contact the supplier/manufacturer of the actual wheels, and ask them what torque value they recommend.. they will know that the exact material is that the wheels are made from, and should have the right data for basic specs such as fitting wheels and discs.... And obviously, don't forget the Threadlock on each bolt..! Sorry i can't be more specific mate.. hope that helps in some way... Del.

[@koistory5744]

Ok, yes that indeed varies. Thanks for checking and it certainly helps! I have emailed the supplier so hopefully they can help. Yes I will not forget that threadlock!! Got myself the loctite 2701 as you recommended...Thanks again for your help and kindness and good luck with the Hyabusa project!

[@combatmonkey5442]

Loving the developing look, but I can’t get over that mudguard. Needs something bobber like Del! Lovely work through mush!

[@mikestewart7322]

combatmonkey5442 I said that to Del, but he reckons its to be cherished. Something about that bloody mudguard don’t look right to me. But as I said before, what do i know about Harley stuff.

[@Moonfleet41]

OK, I get that you don't like it, but stick with it chaps... bobbers are short and stumpy with upright forks, like a StreetBob or FatBob, but the Dyna Wide Glide has 5 degrees shallower forks rake and is almost 3" longer, a chopped up half length rear fender would make the back end look unfinished... and out of context with the steeper raked forks, a bit like the Marlborough Man bike, the back of that just looked odd... at least 6 Harleys have had a ducktail fender, it's one of their most classic looks and as the old saying goes, there's more to life than bobbers lol Stick with it., you'll see...!!!

[@combatmonkey5442]

Moonfleet41 more to life than bobbers? Now you tokkin crazee bwoy! 🤣😂

[@d3ag13]

There's a TV show to be made here. Love the vids mate.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you most kindly Sir, you're too kind, appreciated

[@TechnMoto]

Good work brother.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks brother!

[@stateduke1966]

Looks great I like the sound effects

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, just a bit of fun !

[@Gus-cg9yp]

Hi, nice and tidy as usual. Sorry to disturb you Del, any idea where I could get the pads springs for a cx500 or which other model use the same one. I can't get them anywhere. Thanks a lot. Gus

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Gus, pad springs? Maybe I'm getting old, but what part exactly do you need, do you mean a shim that goes in behind the pad? Or does it have a spring plate across the top of the pads? Sorry to be dippy mate, it's been a long day!

[@Gus-cg9yp]

@@Moonfleet41 Hi del, sorry , yes brake pads. those shims that go behind the pad. No rush , first have you deserved of the day.

[@Moonfleet41]

@@Gus-cg9yp Hi Gus, contact Wemoto buddy, am pretty sure they'll have them in stock as they specialise in that kind of part, let us know how you get on!

[@Gus-cg9yp]

@@Moonfleet41 Thanks a lot Del, have a good rest and keep warm, is freezing cold here. Gus

[@Moonfleet41]

@@Gus-cg9yp haha not much different here mate... roll on summer lol !

[@BIG-K]

Your videos even sound good, Dr Del 😉. Nice work, sir! 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Keith, always good to hear from ya, catch up soon!

[@tuulik6588]

Hey, I was wondering, where did you get that number plate? 5:10 65PP

[@Moonfleet41]

Why's that buddy? Viewers send them to us...

[@tuulik6588]

@@Moonfleet41 No its just weird to see estonian number plate. I have never notice it before. 😀 (Anything related to estonia is rare to see) Came off Yamaha xjr 1200, not to shabby if I do say so myself.

[@timbarnett3898]

Finder narrow inside solid frame rail, what about fabricating finder that mounts on OUTSIDE OF MOUNTED FRAME RAIL! I sent you idea of using vacuum pump food sealer bags for storing brake fluid, an, thank you for reply that your garage is dry. I was thinking about where my bike is stored, haha an wondered if it work for all of us! Thanks Tim

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Tim, brake fluid bottles are air tight, otherwise they'd leak, so just do them up nice and tight and put them in the cupboard, no need for food bags, but if it makes you feel more confident, I guess it won't do any harm!

[@bubbles1863]

Great job as always del 🖒

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, appreciate your support!

[@marksayers9968]

Quality video as always. If you ever find yourself on the Antrim coast in Northern Ireland let me know, would be good to hook up. May is best as the North West 200 is on.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Mark, thank you so much for that very kind offer, it would be awesome to ride over in Ireland, its been on the bucket list all my life, such a beautiful place, and the NW200 is the place they send the guys who are too crazy and fast for the IOM right.? :-))

[@richardrrondeau8319]

Can you give me a solution. I'm thinking trimming left spacers adding same amount on the right

[@chrispayne1029]

Great Video Great Job as always can’t wait for the next episode 👏👏👏👌🏻👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Chris, next one online Friday evening.. thanks for your support!

[@cloggsy1971]

Quality work as usual Del (& Penny) 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Cloggsy, much appreciated!

[@DB71170]

Absolutely lovely !

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Daniel, much appreciated!

[@PitStopGarageMotorcycle]

Excelente trabalho com as buchas separadores das rodas...

[@Moonfleet41]

Obrigado meu amigo ... oh e nós não esquecemos todos vocês, eu e Penny quase não tínhamos tempo na garagem ao mesmo tempo, mas você está na lista dela, então não se preocupe, um 'oi' vai acontecer!

[@christopherdevries1969]

Ticked off the list 📃., Nice job Del 👍. ( HI miss Penny 👋 😁.)

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Christopher, yep another step further forward! (PP says Hi back!)

[@mightyreta]

Quick question: should you not torque in a star pattern? Wasn't clear from this vid if you did or Didn't? Also is that tyre clearance correct? I'd have thought 3mm would be easy to eat into with a heavier rider or a lower pressure in the tyre?

[@Moonfleet41]

Generally speaking a star pattern is preferable in any situation, but no so necessary here, the bolts are only 4" apart, it's a thick solid pulley against a solid hub, there's no gasket involved and it's not a large unstable engine casing, which always needs the correct torque down order... but I did do the discs in a star pattern, as specially with the front one, that little alloy spacer ring is an interference fit and the disc carrier squeezes down over it... good observation my friend, really appreciate your engagament...

[@mightyreta]

@@Moonfleet41 I was always told by my dad (maritime engineer so may be different) that you got false torque readings if you didn't star torque anything that rotated. Essentially if you torque down in a circular manner, you can pull one side of the disk out. I. E. You tighten say 2 bolts on the one side the opposite side lifts slightly off the mating surface. Then when you reach the lifted side of the disk, you the torque setting before you have even overcome this lift on the disk? Ergo you have all bolts "torqued" to the same setting but your disk is not running true. Tolerances are probably greater with the size of stuff my dad used to work on so possibly a moot point.

[@Moonfleet41]

@@mightyreta All great in theory, but as I explained in the video, you torque down in two increments and do a secondary pass each time to make sure that everything is square... but if in doubt, do what works best for you my friend... thanks for your input, much appreciated my friend.

[@macspud28]

Have you checked the condition of the front pulley, can't remember you mentioning it.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thankfully., the belt and front pulley were replaced less than a year ago, i have the invoice in with the bike's history.. so all it needed was the back pulley replacing.!

[@tinks43]

(P) Exellent job guys, certainly a lot better than the previous! 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing buddy, matches the rest of that lovely kit, and will last a lifetime!

[@cpuuk]

Simple, yet awesome :-)

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, apprecoate your kind words!

[@tomtilley3162]

that spacer is a piece of jewlery look's mint.anyway here's to making you giggle ? me and the wife brought a newer car for her and as usual soon as i got chance i did an oil and filter change got the bucket underneath while draing old oil got on with changing the filter which on her mondeo is at the top on the right .whiletwisting my wrist to retrieve the said filter the wife comes out and let's me know the bucket has a hole in it lol..guess who was cleaning the driveway sunday lol ....any way boss another great video and thanks again

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Tom, proper laughed out loud, what a nightmare...! Thanks for all your kinds words and support, always great to hear from you... and I guess you now have the cleanest driveway in your neighbourhodd, and if not, at least it'll now be waterproof! Have a great week mate...

[@tomtilley3162]

@@Moonfleet41 deffinatly a clean drive and a new bucket lol. seriously tho thankyou for what you do it's so inspiring .

[@Moonfleet41]

@@tomtilley3162 Appreciate that Tom and may I suggest, if it helps, a cat litter tray for oil draining, easier to tip in to a waste container and costs 99p at Lidl lol

[@tomtilley3162]

@@Moonfleet41 llidl here we go !!

[@CheckFred]

It's funny .... back in the day (BD - 'Before Discs') it was a long plank and a brick to lign up the wheels :-)

[@Moonfleet41]

Strip Light tube..?

[@paulbuckberry7683]

How do you set your belt tension Dell? It's something I struggle with, had a Thunderbird now a Softail both with belts of course and I find it a bit of a pain even when I use the tension gauge!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Paul, ok great question... there is a tool that the masters techs use at the dealership called a deflectometer and basically it's a spring loaded measuring device and you push it against the belt once tensioned, and it gives you a measure of how tight the belt is..but without it, you're left to guess and the simple method I use personally (cos there's no way I'm investing in a deflect-o'-meter!), is tension the belt so that with your thumb you cannot push it beyond the range of that little slot in the belt guard with the measuring marks on it...in fact I keep it to no more than 3/4" movement from the straight line pushed in one direction... Belts need to be reasonably tight, but not too tight... and this method works fine for me... hope that helps a bit Paul, see how you get on with that, if you have a Harley manual for your bike, it'll probably give you a more specific range of measurement for your bike but don't over think it mate cos the amount of tension you will feel with your thumb varies according to temperature. they're a lot stiffer in freezing cold weather than on a hot day, but that doesn't mean you need to go adjusting it for the weather.

[@paulbuckberry7683]

Thanks for the response Dell, I'll have a look when it warms up a bit!,

[@marcdavis2840]

Nice Dr Who insertion👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you liked it buddy, just a bit of fun!

[@ownyourworld]

Look at the little bags over the ohlins shocks you tart , I like it 👍🏻 good vid again

[@Moonfleet41]

Ah thanks buddy, just trying not to scratch them when I'm darting about! Glad you're enjoying the build, apprecaite your support!

[@rebel_ltz]

Wonderful build. 🤘 I’m pretty curious how the bike will look once it’s back together.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Tom, once it's finished, we'll do a proper walk round and a ride out, can't wait ourselves!

[@MotoSoulTherapy]

@Delboy's Garage I live in surrey and need a front wheel spacer made. I have converted my KTM EXC-F 250cc to a supermoto and the spacers provided are 0.05mm too narrow. At the moment I have the spacers provided and a 0.05mm Shim washer on and I dont trust that it will be strong enough to ride. could you tell me how I would go about having a new spacer made, I do not have a lathe like yourself and Ive tried google searching machine shops to have new spacers made but I dont seem to have much luck. Could you point me in the direction of a company that would be able to create these or could I send the current spacer to yourself and you create one for a fee.

[@usmcdoc2512]

Could this technique work for a 15 street bob. Converting to 13 spoke mag wheels?

[@Moonfleet41]

Well it worked for me, and it's not bike specific, so it should work if you do it right..! Good luck with it.

[@usmcdoc2512]

@@Moonfleet41 it's a challenge. The brake caliper lines up a little different plus I need to figure out.the offset. Its shifted to the left, not centered..... Yet

[@Moonfleet41]

@@usmcdoc2512 your datum point is the disc must sit in the centre casting line of the brake caliper, provided the new wheel is the same offset at the old one !

[@usmcdoc2512]

@@Moonfleet41 I'm learning as I go and offset is the issue. Everyday is a learning day 😎

[@sjtheroadshenanigansofabri6631]

getting there mate, just a quick note you maybe better turning up your Frames per second when filming the lathe, that should remove the artifacting as the shutter couldn't keep up with the speed of the chuck keep it up mate

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers buddy, that would work on the GoPro as I have the option to do that, but my big camera at 1080 only gives me 50 frames a second, I'll do some experimenting... thanks for the insight and advice, much appreciated mate.

[@stuartfillingham]

depends on your editing software but that might cause a frame rate conflict on the timeline which could cause judder elswhere in the video.

[@jmichaelsed]

What a team! 💕

[@michaellizbrown1865]

Another first class video. I never tire of watching you at work. Although I have been riding and fixing for 46 years I am still learning from you. Keep them coming. One question: what are you doing with the setsquare and straight edge off the tool itself?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi both, hope you're well, thank you for your kind words... the ruler and set square is to measure the tool height, you trap the rule against the work piece and naturally being round, if the tool is precisely in the centre, then the rule will stand dead upright, and you check that with the set square because the tool post is dead flat with the bed! ...it's a quick way of checking too height without having to centre it withe the tail stock!

[@michaellizbrown1865]

@@Moonfleet41 Ah, now I understand....................what a simple idea! Best regardsto you and Penny.

[@philmorrow2446]

Nice job, Del. Are you going to paint the swing arm or leave it chrome?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Phil, leaving it chrome, I like the contrast between black and chrome and I'm keen to avoid the bike looking like a dark custom model, needs some highlights!

[@picassoimpaler3243]

would definitely suggest using washers of different thicknesses if your using this method. the 2mm (just a guess) isnt going to be accurate enough to get you where you want if your going through all the work for these custom spacers. You dont want your swingarm bowing inward when you torque the rear wheel down, as it seems to from the footage here. Even though its a small amount, that is quite a lot of tension within the swingarm if its being bent in. If your spending all that time to do something precision, you might as well go all the way. Just my opinion

[@Moonfleet41]

All swing arms spring out when released, some more than others, and with mine, it springs out to the exact amount right now, as it did with the factory spacer and the factory wheel, so I've got the spacing correct... also, the est gauge of all is the length of the axle, when my axle nut is done up, I have just two threads clear in the open, so any wider and I wouldn't be able to insert the split pin through the castle nut... good points well made though, my friend, thanks for sharing your insight, much appreciated!

[@pmdinaz]

B E A Utiful again!!

[@concrete981]

do you work with mm and thousandths/fractions on your measurements.

[@Moonfleet41]

All three mate...

[@garya3056]

Super nice, Del. Is it likely that the factory spacer was once the same size as the one you just so magnificently made but over the years it’s gotten worn and now is tired a bit? Have a great week! 🏍👍🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing Gary, hope you're having some time off from your travels! D&Px

[@garya3056]

Moonfleet41 thx, Del and Penny... am home for a bit and then I get to take my best girl to Sydney for our 10th wedding anniversary. Harley already rented and waiting for us there for a ride or 2 south!

[@Moonfleet41]

@@garya3056 oh my goodness, what a wonderful trip, have a fantastic time and enjoy every moment... ride safe my friend, and many congrats on your anniversary to you both, D&Px

[@garya3056]

Moonfleet41 many thx, Del and Penny! Why she puts up with me is a mystery I’ll never solve. 🤪

[@bigfatpear]

real nice

[@shadowcycles5295]

Tea vid go for it del. 👍

[@mikebutler6292]

on my 89fxr dont have the alignment holes i had to measure from the swingarm axle ,pain in the A~~e but same principal , when you changed the rear pully did you like for like ? as when i enquired for mine some dealers said it was a 70 tooth with a 133 belt and others 74 with 140 belt , all agreed on 1 1/2 width tho , i counted the one i had on in the end , Word of warning to peeps out there dont always go by what the dealer says with reg etc as on a few occasions my bike changes from and FXR to Fxlt . found out the hard way but find a guy who has had harleys and knows about them , Good imformative vid as is the Norm And Oh Penny That Voice !!!!!!!!!!1

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Mike, great info, well posted, thanks for that, you are correct in every way... there are variations between models and it's important to get it right... little tip for ya, if it helps... you can add those marks to your swing arm, simple method... measure the swing arm pivot to axle both sides and get it absolutely bang on, take an hour to make sure it is perfect to withint 1/2mm... then measure from the axle 3" forward and pop a centre punch mark, once you've checked that the centre punch marks are bang on equal with the swing arm pivot either side, and you know you are absolutely correct, stick a 3mm drill through the centre punch mark... and then you'll have them to use for the future! ... PP says "Hi and thanks x"!

[@mikebutler6292]

@@Moonfleet41 great minds ! and great tip .

[@gncbyron]

Good evening, I know this question is not about this video but I do value your opinion. I might be going to look at a 05 Triumph Daytona with 6k miles on it for $3,000. What do you personally think about Triumphs. One of the Down side is availability of parts. Thanks man:)

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate, interesting queston, am probably biased to answer such a question as we have two Triumphs in our garage already, and obviously being in England, all the parts we could ever want are on the shelf, so that's never really been an issue for us... so I guess it depends where you live, but in terms of reliability and sound investment in value terms, you couldn't do better... we've found ours to be reliable, easy to work and fun to ride... !

[@gncbyron]

You made up my mind:) if it looks as good as the pictures them I am gonna buy it.

[@rasmushjs5318]

Those messuring holes was also on my 92' Sportster 1200.

[@hsmith3844]

Harley School told us years ago that the belt always loaded (touched) the outside of the pulley. Not saying you're wrong, just what I remembered. I could be wrong.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi buddy, by it's very design it will touch the outside, but it should never ride up the side or be bearing against it... hope you're well buddy!

[@hsmith3844]

@@Moonfleet41 Exactly what I wold have said if I remembered correctly. Ta

[@stoned747]

nice one del

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Paul!

[@TheMyszka8685]

Best outro ever with your lovely camera girl see yous next time

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Kris, I dashed home from work just in time to say Hi Goodbye lol Pennyx