Delboy's Garage, Triumph Bonneville Pt #2 Wheel re-fitting

[@stangcrazy9096]

2007 T100 is my first motorcycle, I have done lots of maint on classic cars but love your videos for learning maint on motorcycles. Simple straight to the point, great teacher.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@truenorthny]

Thanks from the US! I watched a shorter video on this and nearly made a mess of things. I really appreciate your thorough approach.

[@Moonfleet41]

You're very welcome Sir, glad to hear the video helped you out, thanks for the feedback, much appreciated.

[@JeremyRicketts]

Del, I can't express how helpful these videos have been. My Bonneville was my first motorcycle and your videos make basic maintenance and upgrades very clear. Your pacing is great, your filming setup is simple but very effective, and you're an entertaining teacher to boot. Honestly, you should open a Patreon page or something so people can donate to this project. I'd donate for sure!

[@Moonfleet41]

hi Jeremy, great to hear we have helped you out my friend, we do indeed have a Patreon account, and many supporting Patrons.... this is an old video, so the link simply isnt on it... check out a more recent video made in the last 18 months and all the links are under the video.. alternatively just click this link buddy... www.patreon.com/DelboysGarage Also if you check in the Triumph playlist there are some more recent Triumph service and upgrade video you may enjoy... Many thanks in advance for your kind support mate.. take care.. Del.

[@JeremyRicketts]

Moonfleet41 Done! Keep up the great work.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much Jeremy, sent you a message on the Patreon platform..

[@williamneeds527]

great tips Dell. I bought my oil and filter and going to tackle it this weekend 47 dollars for the lot as oil on sale 150 to 200 dollars for oil change at the shop. then I will tackle brake and clutch fluids you are saving me a fortune with your how to videos. Thanks Mate.

[@Moonfleet41]

Funny you should mention that William, oil and filter change video on the Bonneville will be up this afternoon, but I have others in the library on the Harley if they help... and don't forget to take Mrs Needs out for a bite to eat with your savings lol!

[@rssarma]

The alignment bit is the one part most videos seem to leave off, thank you so much for going over that process! Now I feel more comfortable going through with the wheel removal.

[@stefanhenrico]

Del, Thanks so much for this and pt 1. I've been stuck with a flat for almost a week now - the dealership promised to come fetch my bike and repair it but never pitched. I took matters into my own hands and she is running just fine again, with your help. Cheers!

[@Moonfleet41]

Why am i never surprised by the lack lustre performance of dealers these days... do the minimum aye... its their loss mate, not only did you get it done without them, but you learned a bit about your bike and got that much closer to it... not to mention saved some dosh ill bet... well done buddy, thats what we like to hear.. all the best. Del.

[@TheMadHatter1330]

You are an excellent presenter ! I could watch you talking about paint drying... Wait a minute, i have watched you talking about paint drying lol Best show on the Tube, keep it up !

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly Al, you are very generous... next week I'll be doing a series on mowing the lawn ... NOT! lol ....

[@hdfatboy329]

Nice tires,,, I broke off this year and went with the Michelin Commander 2 tires. The bite, ride smooth and corner great. Good job on the install brother, will make a big difference. Ride Safe.....

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, you're not wrong, they will make a fantastic difference, and as with the Harley before it, swopping out the factory tyres is always a bonus! And these days guys are even doing it fro new over here... it's that bad!

[@MackieBass]

You are getting better and better with that nail varnish brush Del! I sense some 'striping competition coming this way ;) Good - keep the olds'cool art alive!

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha, as long as i can do mine on my nails lovie.....im in with a chance...lol

[@Erinoult]

You , sir, are absolutely brilliant! I always watch a video or two each time before working on the Bonneville. Being an Anglophile, the British accent goes a long way toward getting what you're saying lodged into my mind, lol!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Bruce, Good to hear from you kind Sir, and thank you for your generous comments... im glad the videos can help you out, always feel free to drop us a line if you get stuck and need a tip or second opinion aye...and good luck with your projects.. take care.. Del.

[@TedSwerve]

Brilliant Del and another Trumpet! I hope Penny likes the Bonnie, it's a really class bike in my book!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Ted, she really loves the look, and once we get the basic mods done so we've dealt with the handling, she's gonna love the ride, a bike thats almost 8 stone lighter then her Harley, i see some fun riding ahead...lol

[@gregstewart3069]

Very nice videos. Very professional. Good detail on torque values and sequencing of tasks!

[@cosminborsan9004]

Just refitted wheels for the first time with your help. Cheers from across the pond!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Cosmin, there is a world of enjoyment and extra pride of ownership when you do some mechanical things to your bike too.... it gives you a self respect and dignity that makes owning your bike a proud achievement... good on you got getting involved.. take care.. Del.

[@jspeedadventures]

That tire and wheel combination looks really good on that bike...sporty.

[@zx8401ztv]

Ahh the old cushdrive, mine had a tiny amount of rotational slop, since the rubber was still good i bodged it with a single layer of gaffa tape wound on to each tang. Smashing machine :-))

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, I think she'll be very happy with it, once she's done all her initial mods to make it easier to ride! and with the cush drive bodge, next time, try cutting a strip of old inner tube rubber and wrap it round the tang and superglue it to itself, neat and tidy and as it's rubber, it retains the 'cush' effect, whereas gaffa tape will squidge and deteriorate quite quickly!

[@philpope1276]

Great videos Del. I live in the bush in Australia and the only tyre place within 300kms round trip is not allowed to remove and refit motorcycle wheels by their insurance company terms. They can only fit the tyres if you bring the wheels in sans motorbike. Your videos are a great help.

[@BoycieSwindon]

Very nice demo Del, I'll look forward to admiring Penny's Golden Chariot on Sunday :-)

[@Moonfleet41]

Ayup Boycie! Busting a gut to get it ready here mate, still got a pile of things to do before her maiden voyage... and being as it is her maiden voyage on it, we may suspend that until she's had a few local runs rather than beating it 300miles up the motorway and back... so we'll probably be on the Tigger this Sunday, but I have a little addition to that that you might like! See you there fellah!

[@BoycieSwindon]

That's a shame but totally understandable, definitely the best thing to do :-) Safe travels Del and Penny, see you Sunday :-)

[@CafeRider09]

Wheels are off, new tires on and ready to install. Should I be greasing the axles or bearings? ‘09 Thrux. Awesome video BTW. Made the job a breeze. Very precise and meticulous. Thanks!

[@Moonfleet41]

A think layer of grease on the axle is a good idea to help with removal in the future, but the bearings should be sealed, you won't be able to re-grease them without carefully prising the seals off, which is not advisable as you can damage them, then you need a new bearing! Unless they are very old and have play in them, then they should be fine. Thanks for your kind words, glad the video helped!

[@CafeRider09]

@@Moonfleet41 thank you so much for the quick reply. Several of your videos have helped me get the job done on that Thruxton! Keep up the great work!

[@Moonfleet41]

@@CafeRider09That's great to hear, glad to help!

[@electrojets]

Such great videos man. I feel like i have buddy here in the garage with me . Keep it up 10/10 and thanks!!!! Gonna go for a rip on my bonnie now!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad the videos help buddy - enjoy your projects!

[@alexjames-music6271]

Hi Del, didn't realise but I can save myself nearly 50 quid by taking the wheels only to have the tyres fitted. New boots on the horizon, looks like another of your videos is gonna help save me more dosh! Thanks. :)

[@andrewstreet8736]

Thanks for the video Dell. Clear and easy to follow steps.

[@Moonfleet41]

Very welcome

[@rwrestores]

Another useful set of vids. If only teachers teach the way you do I could have been the next Einstein. Thanks again

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly Christian! That's jolly decent of you... maybe I should wear corduroy trousers with turn ups and one of those tweed jackets with elbow patches.... or maybe not lol! Glad you find the videos helpful mate!

[@davidbutcher8398]

Now you've made me wonder if some of the cornering issues with my bike are down to the tyres. Well a good thing to consider if they ought to be replaced!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi David, badly worn tyres play havoc with handling my friend, and if they are anything more than halfway worn, or don't have a nice even tread, then treat yourself to a pair of Road Riders... they will utterly transform the way the bike handles...

[@kaiser9100]

Cheers Dell, I see where I am going wrong now regarding installing the rear wheel. I didn't have the axle holding the calliper bracket in place; you learn something new every day :) Thx

[@Moonfleet41]

No worries mate, its a fiddle old job at the best of times... i guess after years working on my own in the garage you get creative.. lol.

[@Mind-your-own-beeswax]

Excellent vids young man. Nice bike too and the trumpet suits cast wheels as much as spokeys :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi matey, yeah i agree, i prefer the alloys myself...even if they do look just like Yamaha XS 400 rims from 1982...Lol

[@pediatricinsight1822]

Thnx, wonderful videos. No need to add grease to spacers on re-assembly?

[@cjeevs]

That is a great video. Good explanation. This will help me build up my tool kit for my Bonnie

[@oldfart9287]

thankyou Im so lucky I bought a 2009 bonny s e after a 30 year lay off riding I find myself as interested in these maintenance vids as I am riding got lots to do this winter as my old fart name says I am old so I have lots of tools. One very handy thing is my digital vernier which will be good for measuring that back wheel in I find rules hard to see. Without a doubt I would not be tackling some jobs without your excellent instructions thankyou very much for teaching an old guy some new tricks

[@Moonfleet41]

Wow, thank you so much my friend, it's an honour ot be able to reach out and lend you a hand.. and you are of course dead right, every day can be a school day, and there are always things we can share that others may not know.... Feel free to drop us a line any time you like, always happy to help... take care and keep in touch.. Del.

[@BikersGarage101]

Nice Delboy... I’ve recently changed the rear tire on my Fat Boy. Was very disappointed with the performance/durability of the last which was an Avon Cobra. I’ve changed to the new Michelin Commander II and after 2.500kms I can say that I am very happy with it. Looooove that copper grease! Slap it on bro!

[@Moonfleet41]

We've opted for the Avon Road Rider, as they were the successor to the Avon Venoms Penny had on her Sportster before and she got on fine with them, so let her choose, gotta be sticker than the stock tyres these bikes come with !

[@chmoduk]

Not sure if that front tyre is on the right way round, usually the pattern groove leads from the centre like on your rear tyre? But great fitting video, I've changed many a tyre with levers, knuckles to prove !

[@Moonfleet41]

If the front tyre was fitted the same direction as the rear you'd end up in the first hedge, identical tyre patterns 'must' be fitted opposingly in order to give stability in corners... the reason for this is that the diagonal grooves naturally push the tyre in a forward direction if they're facing one way, or backward if facing the other as you lean into a corner... so you face them opposingly so the two pushing forces oppose each other and cancel each other out, simply tyre physics buddy... and again, both directional arrows on the tyres are correct as mounted here...

[@tsappers]

delboy - all your videos help me out so much. thank you for that. i'm taking my rear wheel off my scrambler...I did all you illustrate in this video and up to sliding the axle out...it slides out about an inch and stops. I can turn the 19mm side well but can't seem to pull the axle out further...the 22mm side is in to the point where i can still see the threads in the hole. what can i do or what tool can I use to get this axle out...please let me know your thoughts? thanks

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate....if the axle has moved out an inch, then its free to move... you need to lift the weight of the wheel off it, and 'wriggle' it out with a 'jiggle'..its not going to slide out cleanly....it will just be stuck on the lip of the spacer or something, just get stuck in and wrestle it out buddy... watch out for the spacers falling out, and obviously you've already taken the caliper off?... let me know how you get on mate... Good luck. Del.

[@tsappers]

Moonfleet41 Hi - I got it off & yes the caliper was off held w/ the bungee like you did. I used my slide hammer...one quick slide/hit and axle came right out; I have a busted left hand so was hard to do as you did by holding tire up w/ one hand and pulling axle w/ wrench in other hand. Your videos are some of the best...I've used youtube to learn how to weld and fix all kinds of things & yours are the most thorough. I did the fork springs and fabrication of spacer using your video. I did the AI removal and was glad to not have to take the entire tank off w/ your method...I also did the airbox removal and because my scrambler has a carb I rejetted to accommodate AI, ARK and the arrow exhaust I added as well. I also upgraded the rear suspension...not the TEK's you used but the Progressives. I put on rethnal bars that are so much lighter then stock along with some ROX risers and headlight grill. Did the BC rear fender removal. I'll do new brake pads before I put the new Tires on the bike - I'm going with Pirreli Scorpion tires like they use on the Tiger XC. One Video you might want to think about doing would be on stripped bolts....I am pretty good w/ that stuff but most people are in real big trouble when they strip or cross thread. If you have the right tools and know what you're doing it's not so hard to overcome. my bike is a bit older than the ones you work on so more issues with things like the soft carb screws. I'll send you some pics of my bike. thanks again for the help. TJ

[@tsappers]

caliper was off, first thing I did. i got the axle out, used my slide hammer - one slide/tap and it slid right out...I'm working with a broken left hand so was hard to lift up with one hand and pull like you did in the video. thanks. I've learned a lot from you - the fork spring with the spacer fabrication went well for me. I also did the AI remover. I did the air box removal with a video and put an arrow exhaust....mine is a carb so I rejetted using another guys video.

[@everettsoetenga8858]

Question for you Del first of all thanks for all your videos they have been a great help to me. I have a 2007 Scrambler and I just changed the rear tire. When I tried to put it back in it seems the hub assembly is a little to wide for the frame. All the spacers and sprocket carrier are in properly. But it's all just a tad wide for the frame. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong? Thanks much Everett

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Everett, Im a bit stumped on that.. if as you say, all the spacers are in place, and the cush drive carrier fully pushed in.. then the wheel should slot into position between the swing arm.. it will be snug.. but not so much you can't fit it.!! without seeing it i can really advise. maybe just make sure that carrier truly is all the way in.. the rubbers will resist if they're dry.. try popping it out and spraying a little silicone spray, like GT85 over the rubbers and push it in again..!!

[@everettsoetenga8858]

Thanks so much for your quick response. I did as you suggested and that gave me just a little bit more room and I was able to get my wheel in. Keep up the good work. Your videos are very helpful. Thanks again. Everett

[@CostosLotsamoula]

I thought I did it the hard way, but OMG this makes it a marathon. No need to remove chain guard or touch those adjusters ( which makes an alignment necessary) or remove the caliper from the slide in bracket.

[@cedergrenpeter]

Here is where I am stuck: notice at 2:02 in this video he says, "You might have to fiddle with it a bit" and then it cuts to after he has fiddled with it and gotten it lined up as 2:04 shows. It is this point I cannot seem to get to line up. Been struggling with it for 20 minutes with no success ... time to go to bed and try again tomorrow.

[@Moonfleet41]

Make sure that the spacer tube in the centre of the wheel is aligned with the bearings, look down the hole in the wheel and make sure it's clear straight through, if the inner spacer tube has shifted, then you can lever it back in to alignment with a screwdriver... and try standing the wheel on a block so you're not lifting the weight of it with one hand and trying to line of the axle with the other.

[@korgkidenciso8089]

Hello! First of all thank you very much for the help you give on this video. I only have one question, in the rear tire, do I have to put grease or something, I mean for the bearings and the axle to spin. Sorry if my English is no good. Saludos desde Mexico 🤙🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi there, yes you can apply a light coating of grease to the axle, this isn't because it spins or to help anything move, but to prevent it from corroding in place and to help remove it in the future... hope that helps, good luck!

[@harrypalmer7169]

Thanks for another great tutorial Del. Like Darth I can feel a torque wrench coming on and for a numpty like me will probably save me money in the long run and stop me going for that last half turn followed by Oh Shit.

[@Moonfleet41]

haha, all been there Harry... a decent quality torque wrench isn't expensive and it's a good sound investment, even if only in peace of mind!

[@calvinthesandiegolawyer6061]

These videos are so informative, thank you

[@JasonAnte]

Hi Delboy, thanks for making this vid. I have a question about the rear wheel alignment, by adjusting both sides with the same measurement is this a secure/proper why of adjusting the rear wheel without the use of a chain alignment tool? Thanks!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Jason, yes indeed, if you set the notches both side at exactly the same point, the wheel will be straight..

[@JasonAnte]

Moonfleet41 Thank you! Just tested everything today and everything's running great, the marking with the nail polish is a good idea, gives me a peace of mind knowing it hasn't moved.

[@WaveAction777]

Nice clear precise talk, awesome. No mystery here, just common sense.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks fellah! Much appreciated...

[@robcig]

Dumb question I know. What is the LHS nut on the rear wheel for? I noticed you used a ring spaner to hold it whilst tightening the right one.

[@Moonfleet41]

+robcig Its not a nut buddy, is the head (like a bolt head) that is on the end of the axle....you hold it still to stop the axle turning when you tighten the nut..!

[@robcig]

OK thankyou.

[@MattConte]

Great video series! Thank you! Could you add the torque settings to the video description?

[@adetheblade100]

good pair of vids there matey. desperado rubber there. frightening ! very concise "how to " as always. rsmf Ade oh and you too, Penny !

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Ade.. just basics aye, but taking big bits off your bike is a bit daunting to the first timer, and it aint hard is it... just nuts and bolts... laters me duck..! D&P..

[@kieranmckay3034]

Hi Del, just removed the front wheel from a k3 gsxr 600 to have them painted but cant get access to put the axil back through because of the shape of the stand I am using! Is there another way of propping the front up to allow me to get the axil back in again?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Kieran, if you have a car style trolley jack, try having someone steady the bike by holding the bars...and with a folded towel to protect it...jack under the collector of the exhaust....not to much mind, and be quick, get the wheel back in and take the jack away.. Alternatively, if you put the side stand down, stand on the left of the bike, and pivot the bike over onto the stand, lifting the fork up and back as you tilt the bike toward you....then get someone to slip the axle in...... Its never an easy task on your own unless you have a front paddock stand that goes up under the bottom yoke... Hope that helps you buddy... good luck with it... Del.

[@Fixxer86]

did you pump up the brakes before you went out? or did you shit yourself in the first corner?

[@Moonfleet41]

haha... done it so many times it's almost automatic now! A true pump out is required when you've fitted new pads, having pushed the pistons right back, but the tiny rotation you do to just slip the caliper off, can be pumped out with one squeeze of the lever and pedal... and any sensible person gives a bike a little safety check before the first ride anyway and just your brake light bulb check is enough to realign the pads!

[@petergoddard1960]

Nicely done mate. You've covered a lot of this before, but this is the best comprehensive guide of them all. Like Jeff, I was wondering about greasing the axle, I've always applied some general LM Grease on mine. Also would you use copper slip on the thread on the end of the axle?

[@Blahde]

For me mate. I would Grease but that's just how I roll :-)

[@Moonfleet41]

"Greasing Axles"?, its always a presumption since we had to do it on the 60's bikes cos they were such a poor fit, made from shite steel that would rust if they got wet, and the bearings would be washed out after 5k miles if they weren't sealed in grease....but ask yourself why you would need it on 2014?... the axle tube is high quality, tempered stainless steel, it has a very light layer if factory grease over it from initial assembly, and the bearings it sits in are now sealed and fully stainless ...! so why go troweling layers of thick grease over it so it can attract grit and dust that will threaten the bearings it sits in?.... It's not to keep water out any more as the wheel sockets that the spacers sit in have rubber seals.. in the end boys... its just old wives tales..get modern boys... we're all metric now..Lol

[@antoniovallefuoco2685]

Nice e simply video, but i wonder how did you get that wheel so shining?

[@jasonmcgovern624]

I know this videos been up for a while, but I replaced my wife's tires on her scrambler and after putting everything back together the front seems out of alignments, when riding it appears one fork is more forward. Is this something completely different. I checked the rear and it's pretty much bang on

[@robcober6811]

Thanks for the instruction. Did you keep the tires the same size as OEM?

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes indeed, exact same factory spec.

[@garystone1053]

Hi Del do you know if the triumph America wheel will fit the speedmaster, I am trying to fit spoked wheels on and have found a pair of America spoke wheels regards Gary

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Gary, as far as I understood it, the America and the Speedy were the same bike, just basically dressed in different clothes - one's chromey and showy, the other a bit 'darkside'... but it's an understandable caution when you're about to pull the trigger on buying a wheel, so I would check the tyre spec for both bikes first, if they are exactly the same tyres, then they will pretty much be sure to be the same wheels... can't help much further than that buddy, I know it's not a guarantee that you really need, but that's the best I can do having not owned one, so hope that helps mate...

[@garystone1053]

Thats brilliant the company i am buying them from will refund if thay dont fit, not much risk realy, still your input has given me more confidence to,as you say pull the triger. once again MASIVE THANKS Gary

[@kminhas2k73]

Hi bro.....how we can rise ground clearance of this bike....in India we have some bumpy roads also.... please suggest

[@PauReydefaura]

Hi there. Thanks a lot for this video again. My back tyre is almost as bad as this one and it is getting disturbing when riding so I will change it soon. Do you recommend the Avon over the Dunlop? Is the back tyre you are fitting the standard size? or are you fitting a 180/55 17 as in the scrambler?

[@Moonfleet41]

+Pau Rey Hi Pau, in this video i fitted the standard factory size for the Bonneville SE, (130 i think)... the Scrambler has a 5.5" rear rim, so can take a 180,..and i have always found the Avons really great for light road bikes like the Bonneville, and they are great value too..!

[@xandicantwaitx]

Hi Del, notice you didn't out any grease on the axles. Any reason you chose not to? Thanks!

[@Moonfleet41]

Dennis Quaid's fat pug They already have a coating of grease on them, and dont need to be layered up with the stuff, just a thin smear to stop them corroding...the bearings are sealed, so there's enough to help them slip through.. and if you gunk handfulls of grease all over them if just attracts grit that make other problems..!

[@BOFchris]

Hi . I no the rear axle bolt is 85nm. but in the hynes manual its down at 110nm ,so I contacted triumph and yes its 85 nm I am leaving mine at 110nm until I replace bearings . there is a misprint in the owner manual it also says 110nm so check and check again

[@Moonfleet41]

Try this little resource Chris, stick it in your saved box, and use it when you need to.. bonniecafe.com/bonnie-maintenance-triumph-bonneville-t100-torque-settings/

[@keithburgad3876]

I have a 78 Bonneville that the rear wheel was likely installed incorrectly. is it possible to see the correct configuration of the spacers? are they different for left/right side? does anyone have photos or a short video to show this explicitly?

[@alexjames-music6271]

Hi Del, Once again your vids have saved me a butt load of cash, as it was time for new rubber on the '82 Honda Magna, and so I set about removing the wheels myself and slinging them in the car along with the new shoes and driving down to the tyre shop saving me the best part of £50 they would have charged me for labour. However, since re-installing them, I'm a little anxious that they don't appear to be perfectly centered underneath the mudguards! They're not horribly off to one side, but I share your OCD and if it's not perfect, it bothers me, and as it's the wheels we're talking about, it bothers me more because obviously theres an element of saftey or unsafety involved. The front appears to be slightly off, and the rear is a bit more. There's even a gap between the rear hub and the casing of the final drive unit but I've been told that they're meant to be like that and have seen pictures of 3 other bikes with the gap. I put all spacers back the same way they came off, and a brief test ride (albeit in the rain which is great for test riding new tyres) didn't throw up any obvious handling issues, infact everything seemed just fine. But I'm paranoid Del, and I need someone like yourself to tell not to worry and that everythings gonna be okay. Is it normal for wheels to sometimes look a little off centre? Or have I done something foolish? I followed the manual, and layed all the bits out in the order they came off, so I know I've done it correctly but why!?

[@Moonfleet41]

HI Alex. Some bikes seem to have wheels that don't look like they sit under the bike centrally...but it can often be the bike's furniture that is lop sided by design. ..i can't tell you its right unless i looked at it mate, obviously.. but you can check that both wheels are inline with each other (which is the main thing), by laying down each side of the bike and holding a straight edge along the wheels (a strip light tube is always dead straight and long enough)... hold it one side and see how far the front wheel is away....then do the other side and make sure the gap id the same... If you have truly assembled the wheels in exactly the same way as they came off, spacers all in the right place, and the chain run looks straight, then its probably an optical illusion mate...maybe just check all the fittings again and make sure the spacers are in the right order... sorry not to be more help...good luck with it mate.. Del.

[@alexjames-music6271]

No that's very helpful Del thank you. It's a shaft drive, so the chain is irrelevant, but obviously tricky to measure the gap between each side of the swingarm to the wheel as you'll know that you have a box frame one side and the shaft on the other and the two are entirely different shapes and often the clearance is different between the two. The tyre has a groove running around the centre and it's this groove that doesn't appear to line up with the centre of the mudguard. I suspect i'm just being paranoid, but it was the gap between the rear hub and the final drive unit that initially sparked my intruige as I didn't remember it being there before, however, if there was no gap then surely the hub would grind against the final drive casing? Another owner has told me the gap is meant to be there as he has 3 Magnas and they all have a gap, but the gap is what led me to noticing the slight offset of the wheel to the side. I'll try the straight edge. thanks Del.

[@alexjames-music6271]

Okey cokey, so I didn't have a tube long enough, :( but I measured with a ruler from the side wall of the tyre to the centre of the shock absorber on each side, and there's over an 1/8th of an inch difference on either side. The right side measures 2.5 inches, and the left side to the shock measures 2.11/16ths of an inch!!! WTF! I jacked it up, took it all apart and put it back together and yet still it remains this uneven measurement. I just don't get it. Everything is in the right place according to the exploded diagram, and I think that this must mean the front and rear are out of alignment as if you let go of the bars, the bike will pull steadily to the right. However, under normal riding conditions (hands on bars) it's really not that noticeable, and it doesn't feel like it's handling badly, if anything, it's better with the new rubber on it. But, as I've said before, I share your OCD and I'm sure that knowing this would bother you as it bothers me if it were your bike! Is there something I'm missing!? I guess it's possible that it was like this before but I didn't notice!? What else could I check?

[@TheBazza2556]

excellent as always matey

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers Bazz... just basics aye..

[@walbang1965]

Hey Del...would the torque settings be the same on a 2013 thruxton?

[@Moonfleet41]

Pretty much mate, but it would pay to check and be absolutely sure cos some of the Triumph bikes vary, things like the Bonnie America and Scrambler, have different settings to the regular Bonnevilles, so if there is a variation, it will only be minor, but it wouldn't hurt to double check in your manual buddy...

[@janwoodworth5072]

Hiya del mike here mate just want to wish you and penny a very merry xmas and a great new year if thats possible all the best mate ;-)

[@Moonfleet41]

Happy new year to you two there as well... you're right, what a strange crazy year, it will get better, just a little more restrictions and we'll get there... stay safe and keep well, all the very best, D&Px

[@Clintwoodz]

Hi Del great vid as usual, just a question, my bike has a cotter pin on rear axle, can I re-use them?

[@Moonfleet41]

We call them split pins here and yes, you can re-use it a good 2-3 times provided the action of bending the wire back has not begun to make it weak... but they're not expensive!

[@lucapintimalli4752]

could you suggest me which tires to fit in to improve the handling of mine SE?

[@Moonfleet41]

What tyres doe it have at the moment Luca?

[@lucapintimalli4752]

the original one, I have upgraded the shock absorber as well, I mounted the progressive one from tecbike part, front and rear

[@lucapintimalli4752]

HI, I have the original tyres mounted on. I have already replaced the shock absorber (front and rear) with the progressive ones by Tecbikepat

[@Moonfleet41]

OK Luca, that's good to know because you can definitely make an improvement... the original tyres on the SE were just awful, I mean really bad, they squared off in no time, handle terribly in the wet and seemed like they were as hard as wood... we had the best results with Penny's SE when we fitted Avon Road Riders, as they were far softer and more pliable especially in cold weather.... Also, on her Triumph Scrambler now we have fitted Continental Motion 2's, often referred to as Conti Motions... and they really are almost a proper sportsbike tyre, am just not sure you can get them in your sizes... so give those a thought, maybe they will work out for you Sir !

[@lucapintimalli4752]

@@Moonfleet41 thank you so much sir :) I will definitely follow your advice and thanks for all the videos you post

[@MaxPower-zp2vd]

Alright Delboy. Why didn’t you swap sprockets and chain? Idk, if I take my rear wheel off, I’m already there, consumable items that should be replaced more often than tyres.

[@tunza60]

hey Dell, im putting my front wheel back on..after 6 months off the road. Is there a speedo cable on these bikes?. i cant remember, the tabs are in the wheel but is the speedo fron the rear wheel?

[@danamuise4117]

My disc was rubbing on the caliper bracket, turns out I had my shims on the wrong sides.

[@guywren4801]

Its about time you changed that nail varnish anyway Del, that colour is so last year!

[@Moonfleet41]

Oh get her.... you're just jealous love..! xx

[@nickjcanning]

Hi Delboy + co. Thanks for all the entertaining and informative vids, great job! Quick question; I love the aesthetics of a knobbly tyre, but I'm a (very conservative) road only (so far) user. So would I be insane to put twinduros on my bonneville?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Nick.. not at all, the Scrambler has twinduro boots form the factory, and i ride it like a stole it all the time...even with the infamous "Trail Wing" tyres.....they will obviously be different from regular boots, but you make a very small trade off for your desired look... on my Tiger 955i (a very heavy and cumbersome bike) i have Michelin Anakee 2 tyres, and they are outstanding....not so knobbly, but still as chunky aggressive looking tread, and stick like velcro even in the wet...(read the reviews on them), so maybe a good compromise over real full on knobblies like TKC80's...?? hope that helps mate. good luck.. Del.

[@nickjcanning]

Moonfleet41 Yep. Good call. I think the Anakee 2 makes perfect sense right now (4k miles in since passing my test in August) I'll leave the twinduro's for when I get a scrambler in a few years. Keeping upright just pips style at this stage! Nice one!

[@Robsboatingobsession]

Hi Delboy, Sorry to bother you but i'm in need of some advice about my bonneville tyres. Mine look like the ones you'r taking off Penny's bike (in bad shape) i would like to get the Avon roadriders but was thinking about putting bigger tyres on. 1st question will it make any differance? 2nd will they fit on the same wheesl? (i have the mag wheels) 3rd is it worth it? i currently have Front -110/70 R17 upgrade Avon AM26 Roadrider 120/70-17 58V TL FrontRear - 130/80 R17 upgradeAvon AM26 Roadrider 140/80-17 69V TL Reari hope thats enough information.Your youtube vids have been a great help to me and its much appreciated.Rob

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Robb, its always advices to stick to the factory tyre spec unless you change the rims, any changes made to the sizes of tyres to the same rim will alter the profile of the carcase which will change the wear rate, and more importantly, the way they handle and grip.... i know why most people want to fit fatter tyres, its so they look bigger...but they DONT... the rim will pull the wider tyre in to the narrower beed and just curl the tread face round more...they wont look any wider, just give you actually a SMALLER tread patch due to the tighter curve...if you want ot invest a few bob in bigger rims, then there are lots of options, and a few companies that can help...you can comfortably fit a 180 in the back...but NOT on the standard rim.. you'll need at least a 5" rim, or 5.5" if possible... hope that heps mate.. good luck with it.. Del.

[@Robsboatingobsession]

Thanks Delboy for the fast reply! thats great help i'll stick to the same factory size. im looking at getting my rims powder coated black so that will keep the cost down :) keep up the great work!

[@Robsboatingobsession]

Do you know where to get these tyres online for the best price? so far front £52.00 Rear £62.00 is that a good price? many thanks again :)

[@Moonfleet41]

It's a good price mate, as long as you don't have to pay for fitting... we paid about £180 for the pair fitted to 'loose' rims, remember the tyre guys make a small profit on the tyres, so they often fit them for free... so check out your local tyre dealer for the 'all in cost' and powder coating is a good option!

[@Vanrocco66]

Del, no axle grease or anti-seeze needed on the rear axle?

[@Moonfleet41]

No mate, the axle only needs a very light coat smeared over it to prevent corrosion, it's no a bearing, it doesn't rub against anything, so no need for piling grease all over it... and the axle nut wont seize on there, its a locknut and has a Nylon seal made by the threadlock...

[@johnburgess92]

Enjoyed the video, love pennys new bike but what happened to Pt#1 ?

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah I know mate, flaming YT, loaded them both up 'private' to post in succession, and they went and 'un-privated' the second video... was 4hrs before I realised it was online, so I quickly dropped it and loaded them in order... YT been doing weird things lately so no idea what's happening!!!! Part 1 and Part 2 now both online mate!

[@chrisweston9764]

Very useful tips - the local garage wants an extra £40 just to remove the wheels!

[@Moonfleet41]

ha ha ha, that always makes me chuckle...! cheeky buggers..!

[@nksolutions6499]

Very usefull, from Mexico. Thanks a lot.

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers mate, glad it helped!

[@nigelholloway4380]

Hi Del , Nigel here, i saw that the front tyre was a 110/70/17 not the 100/70/17 as recommended . Did this affect the handling ? many thanks.

[@Moonfleet41]

Took a 110 off, and that was the factory tyre... go figure..!

[@Blahde]

Ohh, they look so much better Del. I can't believe the state of the previous ones. Del. Clarke stand (Not sure how I'd use that on a Triple without breaking shit) or an Abba stand? The Abba can lift the front if you 'rope' it. I would prefer the Clarke. Thoughts? If you don't have any, I am so gonna pick your Brains on Sunday :-)

[@Moonfleet41]

You hit the nail on the head bloke.... the vertical lifts only work if you have two parallel lower frame rails, and i don't think the Striple does..?... id go for front and back paddock stands.. Ill have a squint under yer bike on Sunday, but i think yer stuck with paddock stands like the sports bike boys...sigh.. !

[@Alpha-iu2ny]

Can I use same wheel diameter on my bonneville t100 ?

[@Moonfleet41]

Not sure, you'll have to check the dimensions.

[@Creatively_Clueless]

I'm confused, the front tyre tread looks the wrong way to me! The rear tyre 'V' of the tread seems right and conducive to dissipate the water but the front looks inverted and could draw water towards the middle...... I'm a novice so glad I now know they aren't supposed to match!

[@Moonfleet41]

yeah, you're not wrong to question it as they do look as if they should match....but now you know, check a few bikes tyres when you see them, compare front to back and if they have a 'V' pattern shape, you'll see them opposed so each other.. and when you do, check the direction arrows, they'll bear out that its correct.

[@mattwoelfer9983]

Back tire is not fitting. Brake cal. Holder two spacers and it all doesnt fit. Thoughts

[@alexjames-music6271]

Why build up to the torque spec by torquing up 3 times gradually?

[@Moonfleet41]

With any casting that has more then one bolt holding it in place, they do the job of holding the part in place kind of 'as a team'...and if you torque one bolt up dead tight while the other is still loose, then you can crack or warp the casting, This is why Cylinder heads are not only torqued up on stages, but in a specific patern too ... also as so many threads on used bikes may have been already stretched by previous owners, you can rip them out and finish the job if you're not careful... building up to full torque in 3, 5nm increments just ensures a bit of caution, and you feel the fastener seat home as you go... its just good workshop practice mate..

[@alexjames-music6271]

bit like when you did the derby cover, you cris crossed back and fourth across it when you did the bolts back up in a star like pattern?

[@Moonfleet41]

Alex Carpenter Exactly that mate, the calipers have a two bolt bracket and it draws it up nice and square..

[@brunhildewagner1198]

Hello Delboy's Garage. I have a 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120. What do you recommend between Avon Storm 3D X-M and Avon Roadrider AM26? My mechanic recommended Avon but he was not specific about the type. The official Triump tire selector (www.triumphmotorcycles.com/offers-and-services/tyre-selector) recommends the Avon 3D X-M for Triumph Bonneville T120. However, Avon Roadrider AM26 seem tad bit cheaper and also recommended by you in this video (though it was made in 2014 and for perhaps a T100?). Another unrelated question - do you think the mechanic can put the wrong tire in terms of diameter? Should I ask him to confirm that it is indeed R18 and R17 for front and rear respectively before he orders and fits it? Thanks in advance for any reply.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi there, I'm really not an authority on tyres, but I hold a belief that there are no 'bad' tyres on the road today... if I am in a position of making a tyre choice, I will go with what's worked for me in the past, but I'm never scared to try something new, especially if it's good value, because tyres are consumable, and a constant expense. I currently run Avon Cobra on my Harley and on my Wife's Triumph Scrambler, we run Continental Motion2... and have no complaints with either. So I can only endorse what I use and have found to be good, and that is they. Hope it helps. And as far as telling your tyre fitter the sizes, it always helps to conform what you need when making your order, rather than expecting them to know for you.

[@brunhildewagner1198]

@@Moonfleet41 thanks for such a detailed response. The mechanic has my motorcycle at the shop and I was assuming he would read the specs off of the tires currently on it (which are factory tires). Don't they usually? I did give him the specs as well over the phone a few days before I dropped the motorcycle off at the shop. I assumed that he cannot possibly at least get the diameter wrong given it can't be mounted? In USA, the tire diameters are an inch (25.4 mm) apart so one size up and the rim would fall through the tire and one size down the tyre won't mount - am I right about this? In any case I will call the mechanic next week again to check. I am just curious!

[@TheVestibulian]

7:11 What a lovely sound

[@nuruzzaman4893]

Sharp and funny.

[@clanmac66]

Great, thanks for posting. Now I know how you remove/refit front and rear wheels! I just thought, you missed a bit!! You were going to show the poor condition of the tyres you removed.....See, I was paying attention in the last post!! :-)

[@Moonfleet41]

I know mate, sorry, YT loaded them in the wrong order, Pt.1 is up now and you'll see how horrible the old tyres were!

[@SpaceMonkeyOW]

This is all good but where is the first video? :))))

[@Moonfleet41]

Flaming YT, loaded them both up 'private' to post in succession, and they went and 'un-privated' the second video... was 4hrs before I realised it was online, so I quickly dropped it and loaded them in order... YT been doing weird things lately!!!!

[@joeyy33]

Did you say you have a Tiger? I looked at your other videos and didn't see it in any.

[@Titainium-gz5gj]

I've seen people smear the hell out of the axles with grease, is that not a good idea, as you refitted them dry? Cheers.

[@Moonfleet41]

They're not dry, there is a light layer of grease over them, just a residue for fitting, they certainly don't need to be troweled in grease since the bearing sockets now have rubber seals to stop the water getting in... and they're sealed away from the weather!

[@jenny666barnish]

See you in 48 hours chums! E was being a geek and guessing the torque settings before you said them...he needs to get out more. ?..x

[@Moonfleet41]

No, he's a fine example of stored knowledge and a brilliant memory, a thing that many people cant....erm... eh.. sorry, forgot what i was gonna say... TTFN..x

[@dusanb.812]

I dont know if u noticed. Your reg. plate is shoving on video.

[@Moonfleet41]

Aha, there are rumours that that may not be my reg. plate!!! .... it wasn't taken off for secrecy, more to show the work area better and not distract the viewer... thanks for the heads up mate

[@ThreeStreets42]

No grease on the axle del?

[@Moonfleet41]

What for mate?, stainless Steel axle, and sealed Stainless bearings.... it just needs a light smear (that it already has from the factory) to ease its path on assembly. The quality of build on modern bikes means a lot of these old 'rules' no longer apply... like de-coking engines and hand packing bearings.... mechanics these days dont know they're born..Lol..

[@mzrdupa]

What size is the rear tire?

[@Moonfleet41]

They're ;- 130/70/17.

[@mzrdupa]

Look wider than the original size...

[@Moonfleet41]

mzrdupa Nope, exactly the same, the old ones were badly worn and that would make them look different!

[@SkeggyCruiser]

good video Buddy.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, 'ppreciate you watching.

[@posi9420]

Dr. Delboy; please allow my blunt & and very exacting criticism of your many contributions in support of our Triumphs. No harm intended, but I've only been riding for nigh unto - well, my whole life so far. When I'm doing 'work' on my modern Bonnies, I always check your valuable resource FIRST before I open my tool chest. Your contributions are always 'spot on', and so well presented. MY PROBLEM - I don't have or use any Finger Nail polish, and I'm not about to buy any at the women's counter at the local store. >> Is a dab of red enamel hobby paint okay? THANKS A LOAD FOR ALL YOU"VE SO GRACIOUSLY PRESENTED US! (on my sixth 'modern' Bonnie now - 300K+ mi. cumulative.) >>just curious - what's the AH64 for??

[@johnramone6294]

You're fine to use hobby enamel buddy. Or you can get a tube of official "torque seal" or "witness paint" from a local supplier or Amazon that is specifically made for this purpose .

[@93AbraMelin93]

Your front wheel is monted backwards, it seems.

[@Moonfleet41]

No it's not mate, it's mounted the correct way for front wheel application...tyres with a universal tread must be mounted opposingly on a motorcycle or they will track straight in corners... you'll see this on many bikes and if you check the arrow on the side wall it will confirm the rotation is correct...

[@leroywulf]

Wow, what have you done to Penny, 19 mins into the video before I heard her voice, I thought she would be more vocal seen as it's her bike, lol. Great informative Vid, I look forward to Mods you are planning for the bike. Ride Safe Roy

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Roy... she does the direction all with just looks...you know, those 'looks' they give you..lol she prefers to say less and make it count... me?, i just waffle for England.. thanks for watching my friend, take care.. Del.

[@whatisthis__95]

make it a cafe penny! cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

I've got a few ideas, but gotta get it set up for my frame first... thanks Pennyx

[@transdetendal]

id use black nail polish, just to match !!

[@Moonfleet41]

Now that's a cool idea!

[@joeyy33]

Found the tiger, never mind.

[@Moonfleet41]

Yep, it's there, and serving it's time as the 'work mule'... we have to move it out the garage to do jobs purely for space... but there will be jobs on it in the future as maintenance tasks come round!