Delboy's Garage, Triumph Tank Badges, "Free Custom Upgrade"

[@kodycox9733]

Dell boy I just want to say a massive thank you to your passing on of your knowledge thanks to you over the Christmas holiday I have completely stripped my Suzuki gs500 1996to just the frame and engine removed all the rust and re sprayed to make a brand new finish! rebuilt the carbs and put complete new bearings in the bike just turned 20 and the only motorbike mechanic I watch is you so a massive thank you! have a good Christmas and looking forward to watching you in the new year thanks bud. Kody

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Kody, glad to hear you're enjoying your project, keep at it mate, and im really glad that our videos can help you in some way.. have a great Christmas holiday mate, and good luck with the build.. Del.

[@elesjuan]

Those badges look hot, but I'm with you Del. Even as someone who hates chrome, those looked great after you hit them with the scuff pads!

[@pauljai7151]

The triumph emblem in gold on black would finish that off nicely. My partner is a nail tech and the uv curing gel polishes are amazing for that type of detail, easy to work with as well 👍🏻

[@loddude5706]

Dorset's 1st. Ride-in nail bar eh? . . . (Broughs, Vincents & police horses Thurs only) . . . winner, written all over it : )

[@pauljai7151]

sometimes it takes an open mind to find alternative uses for tried and tested products in a different environment.

[@danparsonage3884]

Brilliant job, I'm doing exactly the same on the CBR and your hints and tips are making it so much easier. Thanks Del 👍🏼

[@martin9756]

Have just come across your videos - what a Craftsman, what a teacher. Big 'Thank You' for taking the time to put these videos out for us.

[@Moonfleet41]

You are very welcome, thank you for your kind words sir.

[@dirkdiggler5164]

My 2005 Triumph has metal badges with 2 stainless screws holding it on, and a rubber gasket. Triumph has been cheaping out more and more with each passing year. They might think nobody is noticing, but I'm noticing.

[@ThatRedVFR]

Much better! The only thing I would do differently would be to mask out the raised edges of the lettering, to give a similar effect as the black/silver on the head cooling fins. Would be a massive ballache to mask up mind you! Out of interest Del, what air compressor is that?

[@Moonfleet41]

The main issue with doing that to a textured badge is that it will look really tatty and amateur unless its 100% flawless.. and will also be very prone to chip on the raw edge...so even if you get it flawless.. it's not gonna stay that way for long...

[@Trex531]

Actually I was interested in how to detach old emblem and place the new one. Painting was extra. Great video!

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad it was helpful!

[@martymcb]

A Bonnie Vid! - I bit the bullet and got the VSS G-Seris Shocks from the earlier episode. Great shout! Thanks Del & Penny

[@Moonfleet41]

Good choice Martin, glad you went for them, how have they been so far, more comfortable right away i imagine..!

[@martymcb]

@@Moonfleet41 Oh hi! They were just amazing out of the box. I did like you suggested and left them in the middle. After a fair bit of testing softer and firmer I ended up in about the same place! However, it means the front is screaming to be done! Thanks so much for all your videos.

[@jerrys2346]

They are way tougher in black! Merry Christmas from the U.S., and thanks for all of the great videos.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Jerry, we think so too, a great upgrade for almost no money..(my favourite price).. Have a happy holidays sir, and keep in touch.. Del.

[@alanpaterson5395]

Looks great. Hope “the client” was happy. Have a great Christmas Del & Penny.

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha.. always happy Alan, it was her suggestion, i just had to execute it to a perfect finish.. have a great Christmas too my friend, and thank you for your support.. Del.

[@Sidabra24]

Ahhh... "old place", good memories :) Please make more of these videos from the cozy "old" garage.

[@Moonfleet41]

I will indeed be making the odd video from here now and again, if nothing more then to make me keep it tidy..!!!

[@MrSmith-hd8od]

Enjoyable variation to watch in the video queue, thanks. Merry Christmas and best of New Years to you, Penny, and family. Cheers!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, have a great Christmas yourself, and ride safe.. D&Px

[@TriDon-gw4wb]

Nice. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Del & Penny. All the Best.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, enjoy the holidays, and thank you for your support, Merry Christmas, D&Px

[@moontrekerben7801]

Why a dumb's down!????? Excellent work!!!

[@philmulheran806]

Nice vid Del. All the very best to you and Penny for Christmas and the New Year

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Chris, wishing you the same mate, all the best. D&Px

[@philmulheran806]

Moonfleet41 Chris?? 😂😂

[@Moonfleet41]

@@philmulheran806 Sorry Phil, who the hell is Chris, ? !!!! i think i got a bit RSI from typing 'christmas' mate.. .Sorry mate, must try harder.!

[@bill_4359]

Tell Penny that Motone is making Brass nuts for the front head nut on the front forks. One more piece of chrome gone from her Triumph. Ride safe.

[@Moonfleet41]

Cool beans, thanks for the heads up buddy, I'll stick it on her shopping list!

[@JamesMcCreadie71]

Long winded and chatty is good for me, thanks for the video.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you James, good to hear from you mate, have a wonderful Christmas and a peaceful new year for 2020, D&Px

[@JamesMcCreadie71]

@@Moonfleet41 Thanks D&P, isn't it great to be off work!! I don't keep these celebrations but appreciate your kind thoughts. Have a nice break. You've probably thought about this already and probably cliche but you know that reg/rec cover you made, which is really smart, what jumped out at me is an oval edged circle for a race number so you can change the look of the bike, have different body kits depending on your mood. Just a thought but probably already been said. Anyway take care, Jim x

[@afezabbassasghaar4745]

Dear del, you are amazing to watch and love how you break it down when it comes to explainations. God bless you mate.

[@bobgwinn5091]

cool... Merry Christmas guys ; ) i got to ride yesterday. 30 miles nose got cold

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Bob, Merry Christmas Sir, thank you for your kind and loyal support, have a wonderful Christmas and peaceful new year.. D&Px

[@RoyZ84]

Awesome! Will definitely try the brushed aluminum effect! Thanks Del!

[@Moonfleet41]

Good call, i loved that.. keep all the strokes in one direction and the finest scuff pad you can get... hope it works out for you Roy..

[@julianpowell6355]

Thanks for your videos they're good to watch, informative and inspiring.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you, glad you like them!

[@Steve--RR666]

Cheers Del very informative about the paint doing a touch up paint on the plastics of my bike this winter No luxury of a garage tho just a shed with only enough room for the bike . Paint in the house after Xmas......... Merry Xmas to you and Penny

[@Moonfleet41]

Good luck with it Steve, have fun and hope it goes really well with great results for you.. have a great Christmas and thank you for your support. D&Px

[@valaudae1809]

Excellent step-by-step demo, perfectly filmed, that would give even me the confidence to do that job.

[@craighouston390]

Brilliant video, would you just use the same double sided foam tape to put the rubber knee pads on a petrol tank on a Bonneville?

[@claymore2k1T10]

I see Del is all over facebook now advertising the alloy solder sticks :D

[@Moonfleet41]

Really, haven't seen that yet, must have been picked up by the sellers like other videos we've made...

[@xperiakppxperiaphone2807]

Hello Del, loved the video. Good to see the Triumph's back. Just some positive feedback, comparing the garage to the new workshop, what a massive improvement the new Workshop is. Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Ride safe . Cheers Keith

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Keith, thank you for your feedback my friend, it is a real culture shock coming back to work in the home garage after all the amazing space we've got at the unit, makes us grateful for what we have. Have a great Christmas holidays yourself, and all the best for 2020!

[@x-man5056]

Awesome Del, gave me great idea. Now just need to figure out where to get a 2nd hand badge. Swap meet?

[@tonymartin3780]

Great tips Del .All the best you you and Penny.Hope you have a great Christmas and new year 🥂

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Tony, wishing you the very same mate, have a wonderful Christmas with the family, and lets catch up in the new year aye.. take care and all the best. .D&Pxx

[@robertlumsden942]

wow looks good. was not sure initially when you said what you were doing. looks terrific. and good idea on the dental floss. I used a fine nylon string but the floss would be better. good job man.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Robert, it was an easy decision as the factory now makes satin black badges to buy.. and we knew they looked good.. great to get these done practically for free too.. Thank you for all your kind support my friend, ride safe and keep in touch.. D&Px

[@johnhowe4800]

Would love to know what condition the primer paint work was like underneath? Im looking at removing my badges and just not replacing them if they're clean enough. If not, im doing this and going black. Great video, by the way.

[@Moonfleet41]

If you remove them carefully in the proper way, then usually, the paint under the badges is pristine.. after all, it's never seen daylight !!

[@johnhowe4800]

@Moonfleet41 that's what I suspected. But just wanted to double check Thank you for your response

[@lauriecremore5601]

Your Right On. Great to watch your videos. Very informative. All the best to you and your family .🎅🎄👌

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Laurie, wishing you the same my friend.. enjoy the holidays. Del.

[@lauriecremore5601]

@@Moonfleet41 I really enjoy your explanations and sincerety .. your down to earth, and just a great guy. And wish you all the best for 2020. 👍👏

[@rsbharley4766]

Great video Del, good step by step how to. I do like the brushed look, but we are all different. if we weren't, life would be boring. Penny and you have a relaxing Christmas. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you sir, its great to still do these kind of videos from time to time, and Penny is really happy with the results. have a wonderful Christmas Holiday, and a happy and prosperous new year.. Kindest regards both of you.. Del & Pennyxx

[@sambolton1970]

I like it, well done Del. Merry Christmas. New vids in 2020...

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Sam, Wishing you the same mate, have a relaxing holiday break. .

[@Gorbyrev]

Have a cracking Christmas, God bless and thanks for all the great videos this year.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Mark, wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year, take care and keep in touch, D&Px

[@rucksterman]

Very helpful video, thank you! Can you tell me what cleaning product (with the push top dispenser) you used? Thx!

[@jimcroft9891]

very nice del, the TRIUMPH bit would look great in gold to match the side panel though

[@hossphoenix4272]

Brilliant...your the Gordon Ramsey of the Motocycle universe.

[@bubbles1863]

I'm with you on the brushed look but hey its the boss's bike lol. .merry Christmas to you both 🖒

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, you know how it is, im just here to do as im told.. lol . .Thank you for your support this year my friend have a great Christmas and enjoy the holiday.. D&Px

[@porlsmith6395]

Nice vid, but... why did you hide the crud on the tank behind the badges when you took them off?

[@geoffozevans4500]

Have a great Xmas both of you, & a well earned rest, thanks for a great yr of content, great viewing xx

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Geoff, The same to you my friend, have a relaxing time over the holiday, and thank you for all of your kind support over the last year.

[@timmason7430]

I liked the tank without the Badges(We all know it's a Triumph.LOL)... Nice job, Del. MERRY CHRISTMAS.....

[@2WheelTrev]

Love this Del and thanks didn’t know how easy these badges were to remove until now! Have to agree with you the stainless brushed effect was looking really neat but who doesn’t love satin black ehh?!

[@Moonfleet41]

ha ha, exactly mate, Satin black is boss.. thanks for your kind and long term support Trev, have a great Christmas and ride safe for the new year.. D&Px

[@2WheelTrev]

Moonfleet41 thanks mate same to you and Penny 👍🏻

[@burtongibson9695]

Personally I prefer this kind of approach to your videos. It's the way you have always done them and it's one 9f the things that got me watching your channel tbh. I'm not into the narrated approach that so many have on KZbin.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Burton, appreciate the feedback, just trying to keep evolving at the same time as retaining out core values..

[@burtongibson9695]

@@Moonfleet41 Evolong is always good. It's what makes us who we are. Always a pleasure to watch you working no matter what. :)

[@mattmckee396]

Love the black out look, easy and cheap. Great job and informative as usual

[@zachowens1412]

They look great! How has that tough paint held up on the non stuffed Chrome Harley parts?

[@Moonfleet41]

It's absolutely perfect Zach.. not a single chip, flake or scratch. .and the fuse cover is rubbed by my left leg when i ride the bike too.. tough by name, tough by nature..

[@zachowens1412]

Moonfleet41 awesome! I have a few chrome parts that I was thinking of painting but I wanted to see how it held up first. Thanks. Love your work!

[@garya3056]

Nicely done, Del! You both have a good eye for things... 🏍👍🏍

[@fritzk9118]

Merry Christmas and a healthy & happy new year to the both of you.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Fritzk, wishing you the very same Sir, have a fabulous Christmas holiday and take it easy, all the best, D&Px

[@MikeWilliams-yp9kl]

Great job HAPPY HOLIDAYS Christmas and New Year to both of you Mike

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Mike, you too Sir, and thank you for your support.

[@manicminer8813]

Nice one Del. Merry Christmas to yourself and Penny. All the very best for 2020 let's hope it's a good one to us all.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Ross, i couldn't have put it better myself mate, have a warm, safe and peaceful Christmas.. D&Px

[@tinks43]

(P) The brushed finish did look mint! Dark matches the bike well though. I hope Penny is pleased & u both had a great day yesterday.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, good to hear from you, hope you had a good day too, time to relax and recharge the batteries aye.. hope you've got the week off, nice to take some time to chill at the end of a long year aye.. see you in January aye.. love to the family.. D&Pxx

[@softailfun]

Have a good one brother. You've both had a great year, lots of highs, couple of lows haha. May the highs follow you into 2020 man. Happy Christmas, see you in 2020.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Stan, good to hear from you Brother... what an adventurous year it's been aye?! If nothing else, it wasn't dull!! Looking forward to a fabulous new year for 2020, and hopefully this year coming a few more miles on the bike! Take care and have a warm and relaxing Christmas both of you, D&Px

[@mark7218]

Satin against gloss , great choice merry Christmas to you both , regards Mark

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Msrk, wishing you the same mate.. have a good one.. Del.

[@TinyRides]

What a difference that looks. And still loving the intro song 🤘.

[@r1mac681]

Top job mate, all the very best for Christmas, dry tomorrow have a run out on bikes beats the dross on tele, haha, take care. J👍👍😎

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey J, dead right mate, out for a chug in the sunshine as soon as we can tomorrow! Have a great time mate.

[@r1mac681]

@@Moonfleet41 cheers Del & Pen

[@bowlerball4246]

Great job del..hope you both have a wonderful Christmas and a well earned break.. 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you buddy, wishing you the same, have a chilled time and take it easy.. Del.

[@arnybarmy]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you both. A brilliant channel - thank you for all your hard work!

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome Sir, and thank you for your kind support.. Happy new year, and keep in touch.. D&Px

[@ozbusa]

Watching this in bed Xmas morning. Good way to start the day of crazy. Have a great Xmas you guys. And a awesome 2020

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, the same to youm have a great day and a happy new year..

[@spaicd]

Can you recommend any other great looking satin black peinture? Impossible to find Simoniz here in France :(

[@Moonfleet41]

OK, I'm not sure what brands you have in France, but in my love of satin black paints, I've used many over the years, so what do you have available to you there? And if it's one I've used, then I could tell you how it worked for me?

[@MrBuyerman]

Love these styles of video. Have a very Merry Xmas from New Zealand and good luck for the new year on the channel.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Keith, wishing you the same mate, keep safe and enjoy your summer sunshine, have a prosperous new year and thank you for watching... Del.

[@nevillegreg1]

Black and chrome, can't go wrong with that as long as there is a good tasteful balance between the two - not too much chrome, not too much black. Nothing worse than chromed out and/or all blacked out. For my money, the stock look reigns. But as you said, that's not what the customer wants. Did she consider 'hot pink' badges? (rhetorical question). BTW, excellent work on the badges.

[@QBTO]

You can use Plastidip aerosol, no need to take off the badges as it can easily be removed from the paintwork.

[@Moonfleet41]

Spray Wraps Last until the first time you spill a single drop of fuel on it.. i needed a permanent solution..

[@QBTO]

@@Moonfleet41 your supposed to put the fuel in the tank 😜

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha ha.. Doh, THATS what ive been doing wrong.. :p)))

[@haroldwiser2641]

They look terrific after the paint job! 👍 Just curious though, what happened to the nice paint job that Mackie did? Maybe it's still there and I just couldn't see it.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Harold, Good to hear from you Sir, hope you're having a good Christmas holiday so far.. The Custom pinline work was looking a bit tired after a few years on the road, so cleaned it off, and this is the first step in a new makeover.. Thank you for your suport my friend, keep wamr, keep safe and have a happy new year.. D&Px

[@tonywilliamson1822]

Nice one,given me the idea of doing my Honda ones on my black vtx1800c,think it will look cool!!(I hope)' Happy Christmas to you and Penny all the best.

[@Moonfleet41]

If you're not sure whether you'll like the look.. then why not buy a can of Plastidip satin black .. then if you're not happy, it just peals clean off again..?! (you don't even have to take the badges off with Plastidip.!! ) good trial run maybe ?

[@tonygriffiths2485]

Lovely job, so much care, all well worth while, as it proves from the result. Looking forward to 2020 with you and the Busa. hope Lucas is doing well. God bless and Merry Christmas, thanks mate :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Tony, good to hear from you sir, And thank you for your kind wishes.. we hope you've have a wonderful Christmas day, and wishing you a very happy new year.. take care, and keep in touch. D&Pxx

[@mattthompson8657]

A waste oil space heater would be good for the shop, costs a fortune to run those 3kw heaters for any period of time.

[@joshuarossi76]

You were right that satin finish looked awesome as well

[@coloradokid1346]

Thank you for your tips Del. Merry Christmas

[@Moonfleet41]

You too kind Sir, wishing you and your family and safe and happy Christmas, and a prosperous new year.. D&Pxx

[@christophershirley1303]

Hope Penny P is chuffed with those badges Del :-) Have a great Christmas you two!

[@Moonfleet41]

She is over the moon mate, exactly what she wanted, (pays to do what you;re told don;t you find ?), have a great Christmas too mate, and ride safe.. D&Pxx

[@estgassantana9068]

Love you Chanel 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻IM TRIUMPH 👍🏻👍🏻

[@csiautodetail]

Hi Del, I wish you and Penny a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New year my friendm

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, wishing you the same, have a wonderful Christmas holiday and a prosperous new year.. all the best D&Pxx

[@pattonblack5329]

Where do you get the aftermarket ones? I have a Triumph Bobber and want to change them out

[@Moonfleet41]

These were the factory badges, came with the bike.. 2013 ! maybe your local dealer can get them !?

[@andysomerville8761]

Must say that did come up nice ..... do like it in the black myself but see your point with the brushed look . Have a good Christmas you two thanks for your videos . Just as a thing here am I going a little old and weird or did that tank have some custom paint on it ? or has Penny got a new one and I missed it ?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Andy, thanks for your kind word,s yes i liked the brushed steel look,., but Black is always a winner aye... Yes there ws some pin lining design on the top of the tank, but after a few fuel spills, it had started to suffer a little, so took it back to plain black and did this with the badges for a more subtle look.. Have a good Christmas holiday buddy, and keep in touch.. D&Pxx

[@andysomerville8761]

@@Moonfleet41 Funny you should say that actually as I did a quick paint over the "denim" on my dyna just to get it through the winter here and yeah then went and spilled fuel and well needless to say its a bit of a mess now so once I've got myself settled in my new place that's on top of the list , the front and rear fenders held up alright guess I learned something. Mmm have to go through and find the video's you did on brakes too but that's another story laughs replaced the front wheel ya see anyway hopefully at this point you two are out for a day and relaxing .....I'm not sure if it's riding weather over there at the moment I've heard story's about Britain like maybe it's snow at the minute laughs.

[@garyjacques5982]

Merry Christmas to you and Penny pit stop you didn't get rid of the pinstripe in that you had done to it did you.I was trying to see but I didn't I couldn't see and I didn't see the front fender that Good. that was a very nice-looking artwork you had done to it. I like to change the badge look on my Sportster but in 91 they use vinyl like lettering and a vinyl like sun thing with a number 5 on it and I'd like to change it one day.I like to get like another set of 2001 badges that had on my 1200 they were pretty cool-looking they were plastic chrome looking metal ones and I liked them better than the vinyl lettering I've got now. Again have a great Christmas and a Happy New year.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Gary, it sounds like you have some cool plans for your Harley, go for it buddy, iuts great to stamp your own mark on your bike and make it stand out from the crowd.. have a great Christmas and a prosperous new year.. all the best.. Del.

[@mechanic3d]

Tank badges placed properly your work is admirable

[@periko7451]

I need to find a pair of badges for a 2020 street scrambler, ANY IDEAS WHERE I CAN FIND THEM?

[@Moonfleet41]

Triumph main dealer should have them available !

[@FrAdamVoisin]

Well done. Part of Penny’s Christmas gift?

[@Moonfleet41]

If only..!

[@petergoddard1960]

Great job. Merry Christmas to you and Penny xxx

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Pete, hope life is goo, and wishing you a very merry Christmas and happy holiday..

[@clivejones7995]

Back to work ;-( merry Christmas and a happy new year, the badges looked good brushed. looks good.

[@fader2701]

took me 8 minutes to realize you werent in the new shop. :-D

[@gobiner1960]

Merry Christmas to you Delboy and all the family it’s been great watching you this year as ever I’ve learnt lots.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much for your support Sir, Wishing you all the best from us too.. D&Pxx

[@user-tj3cf7se6h]

Merry Christmas to you both., Penny and Del. X.

[@Moonfleet41]

You too buddy, good to hear from you, have a happy new year aye, and keep in touch.. D&Px

[@adnanlatif9007]

Wow dell your work is flawless where did u get the fuel cap for scrambler & fly screen plz let me know thanks

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Adrian, Thanks mate.. the filler cap came from TEC Bike Parts, and the screen was a random item second hand from eBay, not sure if the brand.. (i think it was from a Harley).

[@janwoodworth5072]

hi del mike here would like to wish you and penny all the very best have a great xmas and an even better new have fun del/penny. can you build a 1100 dragstar bobber. they make great bobbers all the best see you in 2020 for more great videos. ;-)

[@janwoodworth5072]

newyear that should be and thats without a drink lol ;-) cheers brother

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Mike.. I am always thinking ahead to the next potential project, and you;re right, the big Dragstars make a wonderful donor bike for all sorts of changes.. so who knows, once the Hayabusa is finished, i will want a total change of scene, so you never know, it all hangs on what's available and how affordable it is.. have a wonderful Christmas mate, take care and keep in touch, all the very best to you and Jan, have a relaxing holiday break... D&Pxx

[@jjstrumr692]

Nice. Clean and simple.

[@gremmann]

Looks 100 X better than original.

[@TechnMoto]

Liking the blacked out badges

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you buddy... saved me £72 buying a new black pair too... win win right.!?.

[@loddude5706]

Any lower & they'd be 'Triumph Southtape Badges' . . . (apologies & a Merry Xmas to Harry Hill's copyright lawyers : ) Have a great Christmas (a whole day off?) & please, don't let him wear the new spurs anywhere near the coffee table. x

[@marcswanson7066]

Have you test ridden either of the new water cooled Bonnevilles? If you have, what's your opinion of them?

[@Moonfleet41]

I haven't Marc, don;t get out much these days, certainly not to test ride bikes.. next year i intend to spend a bit more time out and about..

[@marcswanson7066]

Me too. Believe it or not, the new oil/air cooled Royal Enfield 650s appeal to me more than the latest Bonnevilles. Bargain pricing might have something to do with it. A generous three year warranty with roadside assistance doesn't hurt. To 60 and quarter mile performance data aren't available yet but I expect respectable times. In my humble opinion, the 48 hp 650 engine is prettier than my 2010 SE's 865. Other nice features include beautiful exhaust pipes and silencers, anti-lock brakes, progressive shocks and springs, fuel gauge, and tachometer.

[@Moonfleet41]

@@marcswanson7066 Damn Marc, do you work for Enfield ?.. lol.. Seriously mate, i get all that you say.. i think over the last 19 years Triumph have in some ways allowed the simple and humble concept of the basic Bonneville platform to drift and get a little too "evolved" a little too fast.. they're now a shadow of their former self, and getting more like a regular road bike with a tiny bit of old school styling.. where as the Enfield is right back to basics and back where Triumph came in with the first Bonneville remake back on '09.. proving that maybe people actually like the humble quaint old school bike with all its uncomplicated charm and humble performance.. rather then "Rider modes" and "lean angle ABS' etc.... one thing that is impressive is the power of the Enfield for a 650.. 44bhp, and Triumph only managed 53 from a motor 200cc bigger .(but there's me comparing power like it matters in a bike like this).. I think the Enfield will prompt Triumph to rethink their take on "Retro" maybe, if not, then they'll wrest the market from them in less than 2 years and be number one in that genre..(if they're not already.! cheers mate, and happy new year.. Del.

[@marcswanson7066]

A few years ago, before I had ever heard of the RE 650, I suggested in a Truimph Rat post called "My Ideal Bonneville" that they produce a lighter lower priced kick-start 650 model to supplement but, of course, not replace their current Bonneville line. I mentioned using an aluminum frame. Substantial weight reduction would translate into better handling, performance, and gas mileage each and every day without the need for expensive mods. It wasn't a stretch to assume that women, beginners, and even a few die-hard ex oil-in the-frame owners like myself would flock to the offering. The suggestion fell on deaf ears and they promptly sped off in the opposite direction. Whatever in the world made them think that changing the Triumph image from lean, mean, and bad boy to luxury and upscale was the way to go?

[@Moonfleet41]

@@marcswanson7066 I'd buy one of those for sure.. it's estimated that 50kg + 50bhp on real terms, imagine how much fin a kick start 650 twin would be that weighs 130kg, and actually handles.. it'd be like riding a 350LC..(if yer old enough to have done that as a teenager..>:))))

[@heywhotsgoinon8286]

Followed you from the beginning Del. Its a great channel, thanks for all your hard work. I'd like to wish you and Penny a merry christmas and a happy new year.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, Thats amazing long term support, and we really appreciate it. Wishing you the same for a great Christmas, and a safe and happy new year.. D&Pxx

[@pezb1]

Excellent job dell, just what i was looking for , keep up the excellent vids , top man...

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, hope your project goes well, thanks for your feedback!

[@bearbloomfield2437]

Merry Christmas to you and penny del. Nice job. Love that harley 😊

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy. im very proud of the bike now its all done, and a few more upgrades to come in the new year, plus its rime for a service now, so all three oils to change too.. have a great Christmas, and keep in touch.. Del.

[@leovdvelden8428]

Merry X-mas. Thank you very much for your very interesting footage througout the year. I really enjoy them and learn from it. Rgds, Leo

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Leo, we really appreciate youe kind feedback, have a great Christmas, and happy new year.. D&Px

[@tomtilley3162]

del and penny ive been following you for most of this yr if i remember rite (old age) .absalutly love this channel .have a great christmas and a great new year

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Tom, wishing you the very same Sir, thank you for your kind support over this year, it's a wonderful journey! Kind Regards, D&Px

[@johnnysprocketz]

Del and Pitstop Penny are great!

[@Moonfleet41]

Why thank you Sir, you are too kind, we're glad you enjoy the videos!

[@bonnytrippler2966]

Looks great Delboy. Happy Christmas to Pen and yourself.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, wishing you the same, have a relaxing holiday..

[@miketalbot3248]

Excellent video yet again.Thanks and Happy Christmas.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Mike, the same back at you mate, have a great Christmas holiday. D&Px

[@dougholland8852]

Well done, they look excellent. Enjoy your holidays to you and Penny.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Doug, wishing you the same mate..

[@jfkenpoman1]

Merry Xmas mate to you and penny hope you have a great time. Keep up the great work Jon and chantal x

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Jon, Wishing you the same sir, have a great Christmas holiday both, and keep safe.. D&Px

[@StevesHornet900]

....I keep going on e-bay to admire the red and gold plastic repro BSA badges from India , and keep thinking how good they'd look on a Kawasaki W800 ....but then I saw the price of the bikes on e-bay ...yikes - even used ones are £7000 + ! Why not fit some to this Triumph...just to confuse people ?!