Bare Bones Busa #8, Race Face !

[@philmorrow2446]

That’s the bulletproof screen completed!!!😂😂😂😁

[@jedibiker600]

Needs machine guns next.:-)

[@hedley326]

@@jedibiker600 or a rocket launcher 😂.

[@UnrestrictedIsle]

This is ace - 4 hours to make a spacer that bolts a chunk of panzer armour onto a bike. In a world of lightweight performance and aerodynamics? Refreshing madness - it doesn’t make any sense, but why does it need to 💥 Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@steveharvey2203]

I'm assuming you're hoping to stop any RPG's with the screen?

[@enduromotorradtouren]

It's so rewarding when you make bespoke parts for your project bike. Thanks from Nürnberg/Germany, Günter

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Günter, i agree, It really is!

[@williampetrey662]

It would look cool as hell to have 2 LED strip lights on other side of headlight.

[@searcherfor9]

It looks like you have screwed a tea tray to the front of the bike!!!!

[@Moonfleet41]

That'll be handy when I stop for tea then!

[@rene-yvescote3954]

Nice work but I have to admit that I am not a big fan of the square shape. I believe that a round or an oval one would suit the front end better since the headlight is round. Maybe and octagon would work also. Anyway I still like your work and enthusiasm.

[@davidjames3844]

You are looking so well Dell, you’ve now got me thinking of buying a small home lathe!! I don’t really much use for it yet but making all those small parts is inspirational. Cheers Dave from Canada

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks David, good days and bad days, but moving forward slowly.. good luck with the lathe, it's a great machine for making small parts, and repairs.. Enjoy the coming weekend buddy, and keep safe. Del.

[@markwat5958]

I was worried about the look you were going for Del, but you have nailed it my friend, quality!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, got a couple of additions to it, and planning some cheeky graphics too.. so it should look better yet..!

[@Stone1108]

Your back on form, great to see. Loving this build btw, a former Mk1 owner, love Busa’s. You’ve certainly got the gear these days, we’ll earned and deserved. 👏

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Andrew, 👍 worked for a lifetime to get here, so enjoying some nice personal space now.. long time dead aye mate..!

[@markgosling9253]

Always enjoy your fabrication projects, intrigued to see the end product. Good to see you back at it.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much!

[@stevehill1826]

That free hand scoring with a grinder was mighty impressive, as is seeing you fit and well Sir. So happy for you and Pen that your recovery is on track, your attitude to adversity is inspiring to any one who has had health issues and impressive. Take care , you both.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much Steve, that's very kind of you. I have good days and bad days, both physically and mentally, stress and life's irritations never go away, and being off work long term sick takes it's toll in other ways too... but im making progress, every day is a day further away from the event, and nothing is achieved by fretting over health.. we play the hand we're dealt aye buddy... Take care and enjoy your weekend.. D&P

[@uk6928]

Good job. Always a pleasure to watch your inspiring videos.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much!

[@hedley326]

Mate an angel eye headlight would look great there.

[@Matt-ob3sn]

You are a master at what you do i absolutely love it well done del can’t wait till next video

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much mate 😀, just having fun in the garage and sharing with the world..! Glad it finds an audience.

[@pjb5757]

Great job Del, you should leave it highly polished so you can dazzle all the door slammers as you ride down the road, at least they'll see you then. Ride safe, keep well and best wishes mate.

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah maybe, after all, every little helps aye! But got a better idea involving some graphics!! ;-)

[@ludwigeilers429]

Awesome fab work as usual. Poor bugs won't stand a chance 😂

[@Moonfleet41]

ha ha, So true! "Pang pang"..!

[@markwitham6784]

Well thats solid👍.... i put duel lights on my Suzuki M109R, had a big void area at the top that i had to cover,(that was where the headlight was)..so all i used ,was a leather round tool bag. It covered the void well. Ya looking well btw...🇦🇺

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Mark, I like the idea of the tool bag, anything that looks different from the mundane factory format... when I look around even custom bike shows these days, it seems there is so little imagination left! Have a good week and keep safe there mate.

[@russcattell955i]

Del, you are so into the lathe work. What's next ? Perhaps a Bridgeport milling machine. I remember back in the 90's doing NVQ machining, a couple of hairy biker lads new to the course. I think they were in the Aquila gang, great lads, they were all about turning & milling footrests and grips in billet ally. I helped them for fun. Our lecturer was cool, as long as we made the examination pieces we were free to make what we wanted.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Russ, i do love turning up parts on the lathe, and never mind a milling machine, id just love a bigger and more solid lathe to start with and make more accurate parts.. but they cost ridiculous money and not even that readily available to home users... Sounds like you had fun with the club lads there, ive not been to Devon for many years... some of the best riding roads in England.. !

[@russcattell955i]

@@Moonfleet41 Dorset is ruddy good too.

[@Moonfleet41]

@@russcattell955i Cant argue with that..

[@grosbeakmc]

Watching you fab stuff is always time well spent. Still not sure where the plate is going but I wouldn't miss the journey! Take care Del and Penny. God bless you both.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks so much John,! 😊 Jusr having fun with an old bike... and really happy with it so far !

[@Ratqueenbikes]

Fantastic project Rat Cuz. A great look and I love how it's going. Amazing work as always and brilliant fabrication. Nice to see you back in the swing of things and I'm looking forward to seeing what you do next! Love and big hugs to you both. Take care.. RQ x

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey thanks so much Rat Cuz.. Im glad you like it, like any project it's nothing like it will end up yet, but that doesn't stop the sniveling whiners crying about it aye..lol.. but as we both know, Rat & Survival bikes are a fringe minority culture, and those who ride "bikes with warranties" will never get it. I just watched the big day in your latest video this evening, riding round the garden at last.. next stop MOT and miles in the sunshine.. Congratulations hun, you deserve to enjoy every moment on that bike with all the awesome hard work you put in..! Have a wonderful weekend and keep safe up there in the Beautiful Highlands... Lets chat soon aye.. D&Pxx

[@Ratqueenbikes]

@@Moonfleet41 Thanks Rat Cuz and have a great weekend to! Ye chat soon and you have fun ratting! Stay safe, best wishes, love and big hugs :)x

[@robertwolf3006]

Congratulations!! Great to see you back at work 👍🏻🤠🇺🇸

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks 👍 buddy, good to be back in the garage.

[@campingstoveman]

Delboy, get yourself a dead blow hammer, nylon faces with the inside full of lead shot, helps save the muscles and also get a tailstock die holder, makes cutting threads a whole lot easier.

[@Moonfleet41]

Have a look at 8:11 .... is that not what you just described..? great minds think alike aye mate.!

[@campingstoveman]

@@Moonfleet41 it looked like a standard nylon mallet, I will get my eyes tested :-)

[@Moonfleet41]

@@campingstoveman Naah, shakes like maracas when you wield it..! makes a big difference too, almost no bounce !!

[@johanoomen6813]

Greetingz from the Netherlands 👍👍

[@matthewelsey1782]

Great video as always Dell From the spring in your step i take it the recovery is going well so glad for you and Penny

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, good days and bad days, but making slow progress for sure.

[@myz06rocks]

Easy to understand how these things take so long. I thought mechanical repairs took way longer than expected and here I’ve never attempted this type of thing. Count me 8 hours plus another 30 for doing it 3 times. Hope you guys are keeping well. Are you cleared for riding at the moment?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate, yes cleared to ride and drive cars but just won't have my vocational licence back for the foreseeable future... mainly due to my condition, but made worse by a 16 week delay at DVLA on all processing, so no day job at the moment, meaning no income, but at least I can get out on the bike!

[@matpagnolo7041]

Good to have you back fabricating stuff Del.

[@ArborGeist]

Gotta have balls of (stainless) steel to get those score marks straight. I would have thoroughly mucked that up!

[@Cueballproductions1149]

Fantastic

[@EnzoRides]

I really like Your work and admire enthusiasm and great engineering. I still think that motorcycle would have a lot better look with two of those lights, LED ones, or one bigger circle light in the middle than that plate. It looks too robust, too much square shaped 😢. But, everyone has their own likes and likes not. Keep up the good work, You are great engineer 😁👍🏻🤙🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much!

[@RenegadesGarage]

Del fabrication is the best part... Anyone can just throw parts at it.. Great job brother.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for those kind words brother, i agree, referring to those shiny items that come in blister packets as "custom parts" is a misnomer.. a true custom part is one of a kind only, when you make the second one.. thats manufacturing..!

[@ObsessiveCarDetailer]

another top job Del. Noisy, hard work but well worth it

[@Moonfleet41]

All of those things mate.. noisy, arduous and rewarding for those reasons, that's why hand skills must be retained and passed on, otherwise the generations to come will all end up keyboard slaves living cookie cutter lives..!

[@ObsessiveCarDetailer]

@@Moonfleet41 spot on

[@fader2701]

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

[@Moonfleet41]

You too mate.

[@garethburningham9467]

Moocho coolio 👍

[@kawasakiaddiction6296]

I can't get past the lop-sided cyclops. I get the look Yr going for, but not for a busa survivor.

[@Moonfleet41]

Design is subjective, I don't expect everyone to like it, what a dull world it would be if everything was liked by everyone!

[@scoobydoo5917]

Good to seeing you recovering good hope nurse penny pitstop is recovering well too after what happened mate?

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes mate, we're both marching through it together, thanks for your kind concern.

[@zoranfrintrop-unger4801]

Love ur work Bro. 👍🏽

[@gerrypowell2748]

Great video Del hope your taking it easy❤️

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes Gerry, i am, just one day at a time,

[@coastalhillbilly3419]

Delboy’s metal shop 👍🏽👍🏽

[@jimmykelly2809]

Can’t wait to see this finished

[@neebob2]

Way Cool!! That thing should kill more insects than a bug zapper . Can't wait to see it after a summers eve ride .

[@tinks43]

(P) So clean you could eat your dinner off it 😀. Therapy in itself being in the garage 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, good to hear from you, and you're exactly right, it's way better than sat on the sofa watching TV!

[@richardwhittle2302]

Taking shape Del - you must be doing well to put in an 8 hour shift! Good to see 🙂

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, I did overdo it a bit and paid for it the next day... and even a bit of the day after! So I certainly found my limit, but one day at a time I'm on the mend.

[@richardwhittle2302]

@@Moonfleet41 Yep you certainly are on the mend 👍

[@nsoul8469]

Looking good so far!

[@renzovc]

ma man ! putting in the hard work, you went beast mode on the metal sheet bro ! outstanding job ! i really like that look on the headlight bracket !! stay safe guys , cheers from new york !!!!!!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey brother, good to hear from you, glad you enjoyed it, it's very rewarding now and again to beat something out of a piece of steel, therapeutic on so many levels lol Hope you're both keeping safe and well over there, stay in touch, D&Px

[@arnybarmy]

You can't beat watching a bit of top class fabrication Del - lovely!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate.. im happy with it so far, got a couple of additions to it yet, and some cool graphics planned.. so it will look better yet.

[@Goldwing1500rider]

Certainly different!! Lol, pretty creative.

[@reuvenmoshkovich6218]

Hi Dell, love to see your content, it is truly inspiring and provides great “how to” info. Thanks a lot for that! Didn’t manage to identify the tiers brand used on the busa, can you please provide some info? Looking for suitable tiers (15-20% off road) for my cafe racer project (downer: Ducati SBK 1098s 2007) Thanks, keep on getting better!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Reuven, good to hear from you! These tyres are Dunlop Mutants and readily available online, I'm not sure if they're 20% off road, but they certainly are an aggressive tread and very good in the wet, so I hope that helps! Good luck with your project!

[@jamessabin8707]

Glad to see you back on your feet del! Loving the busa so far, iv got my hands on a blackbird and I’m thinking of doing something similar over the winter months, you’ve given my plenty of ideas 👌🏼 stay safe ✌🏼

[@Moonfleet41]

Good luck on the Blackbird James huge potential there.. keep me posted and i want pictures regularly mate..!

[@alanpaterson5395]

Nicely done hope your doing OK n still taking thing easy

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Alan, i sure am, a day off after a day like this, just to take it easy and recover..

[@simonrawle7885]

dell you have a press and angle section . why not just press the bends

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, first thought, but i only have some very light 1" angle, not beefy enough to fold 3mm.. i still need to make some heavy duty braced angle presses...when i get the time.

[@nicholasbishop3300]

Looking great Del Nick Australia

[@Moonfleet41]

Ayup Nick, good to hear from you mate, hope life is improving over there for you all, take care and keep safe mate.

[@andyjrichie6709]

Can't wait to see the indicator,s mounted , gonna look quite different. Great video as always

[@Moonfleet41]

You and me both! thanks for watching buddy.

[@andyjrichie6709]

@@Moonfleet41 pleasure as always. I have watched you all these years , and as my late Dad was a biker , always interested and everything you say and do ,makes perfect sense. Thanks for your time and energy to you both.

[@Moonfleet41]

@@andyjrichie6709 Thanks again Andy, that's very kind, we really appreciate your support.

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

Great work mate. As always. Lookin good..just dont do too much in one go with your health. Little bits..then rest up.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, doing just that.. this was a long day, but im not doing it every day..!

[@roadracejoe]

Why use so heavy plate and not aluminium?

[@Moonfleet41]

Keeps the front down under acceleration!

[@calogerobonello2756]

very nicely done fabrication is time consuming properly done

[@Moonfleet41]

It is indeed sir, just seems to take hours, but very rewarding..

[@Miui1991]

Would love to see that screen painted with brantho korrux 3 in 1 black. It is a german rust protection paint in a mat finish

[@Moonfleet41]

It will be satin black.. but planning some graphics..!

[@aaronhughes4724]

6.20 bloody hell thats impressive. Id be all over the place

[@coastalhillbilly3419]

Mad Max wants his Busa

[@Moonfleet41]

Awesome.!

[@mdmotorcycles10]

Delboys fabrication class 101 glad to see your looking well hope Penny is keeping you in check lol take care both of you

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, well on the mend now and in good hands..

[@jeff72_]

Very nice top notch fab on the plate Del, well paced too. Certainly was a day's work in that, it'll look Savage when finished.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Jeff.. hope so mate..

[@nigelhicks6457]

Why not use ally? All that heavy steel mounted to the steering won't be nice.

[@Moonfleet41]

It helps to keep the front down under power... it's a Hayabusa with 20kg missing off the front, so every little helps!

[@oricardomiranda]

That’s so awesome. It’s the best busa I’ve seen

[@Moonfleet41]

Blimey, thank you kindly sir.

[@bikerdad1479]

Once again another good vid and good fabrication

[@Butterfly07949]

Yes Del just as I saw it in my mind, looks fabulous. I did think of using the headlight circumference as part of a letter or number. It's great to see you back at full steam Del I take it it's business as usual?! God bless you x

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Marc, thanks for your kind words, im glad you like the half way results.. Not back to normal by a long way yet mate, each day in the garage takes it's toll, still pretty down on energy and stamina, but rest in between makes it possible.. and the day job will be on hold until DVLA get their respective fingers out and deal with my licence replacement... so maybe new year if im lucky mate.. who knows..

[@gerard4444]

i am verry currius.... are you making a sidecar to...😂 god bless you, good work

[@Stone1108]

Quick question Del, or to any other bike builders, how do you go about road insurance, never had to insure a project bike as radical as most of yours?

[@Moonfleet41]

Try 'Adrian Flux' mate. !

[@petebird7171]

Nice piece of metal work there mate, not to sure about the look mind, but looking forward to the next instalment, love your videos, keep em coming, (without overdoing it), 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, I always look forward to the end of a project when the bike's finished and I get that flood of comments that begin with the words 'I didn't like this bike while you were building it, but.....' !! Seriously mate, stick with it, there's a long way to go yet!

[@MrAndyCarlos]

Del, never thought of a 3D machine? It could make this job with no effort.

[@Moonfleet41]

What do you mean by a "3D machine" mate..?

[@MrAndyCarlos]

@@Moonfleet41 sorry, I meant 3D printer.

[@Moonfleet41]

@@MrAndyCarlos Different generation buddy, I value metalworking hand skills and craftsmanship, however amateur i may be at it, it's a world away from photocopying parts in plastic... i know it has it's uses.. but not for me buddy..:-)

[@MrAndyCarlos]

@@Moonfleet41 oh I got it! You don't like watching the machine working, you're the working machine 👏🏼

[@davidgriego8722]

Have someone water jet your Delboy’s Garage logo and stick it on there.

[@Moonfleet41]

Cool!

[@TheSweetasanut]

Your looking well del good to see you hope all is ok

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate,, it must be the makeup department... i felt a bit ragged after this day in the garage..lol

[@TheSweetasanut]

Slow down give it a rest del

[@carlzrx]

Yep,definitely like the look your going for,I’m just wondering what instrument s your going for,busa or digital?

[@Moonfleet41]

As minimal as possible, all i need is to know what speed im doing.. !

[@carlzrx]

@@Moonfleet41 yep,definitely like that idea

[@Alan-ek5gc]

Hi Del, gonna look really trick mate, keep healing up dude 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Alan, and yes, on the mend mate.

[@MintyGusto]

As always you made it look far too easy Del! New project coming for me shortly in the way of a new bike to fiddle with - will keep you updated!

[@moto238]

He was Born to Build!

[@coloradokid1346]

Looks awesome Del. I always love to see metal being shaped into something cool

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, im glad you enjoyed it.

[@marctamtonthat]

Great video and explanation but my goodness, the face of this Barebusa is not very beautiful.

[@iainduncan2363]

nice wee job del just be canny wee the hammering m8 you just back on the tools atb iain

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate 👍 It did take it's toll, but i had the next day to rest and recover.!!

[@karlvanboxel561]

Is this the the waste land Busa stripped down missed some that was pretty cool u kept all the stuff u made ?

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes and yes... the old bodywork is stacked in the rafters for posterity..

[@cliffmatthews6577]

Del, Absolutely Fantastic, I never get fed up of watching you, you are a Genius !

[@springy-2112]

I love to see you having fun brother . All the best to you and PP... Peas n Loaf with lashings of ginger beer ..wotto .. 👍🏻☮❤😉

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey, you know mw buddy, favorite pastime and all that, Have a great week kind sir, and keep safe aye.. D&Pxx

[@deangentles4966]

Hi Del great working progress Your fabrication skills are great mate nice camera work penny

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Dean, it's great fun just fiddling about with an ol' bike! Glad you're enjoying it too mate, thanks as every for your support, D&Px

[@bubbles1863]

Looks awesome del 👏👏👏

[@trevorhorgan1653]

On a quick note how are you doing health wise we don’t want you going anywhere love the videos been watching you from early days in the shed at your house . Learned a lot and enjoy every min .

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, I'm on the mend, taking it easy in between garage days, and with no day job at the moment, I'm getting a little extra time off to recover... thanks for your kind long term support!

[@loddude5706]

Ah, 'Busaceratops' (Boilerplatus Muchoclangus), very rare sighting of the Suzuka bred, 'Dorset Dinonutter Mk.1' : ) xx

[@wozwandering4255]

Wasn't convinced at first Del but liking it now cant wait for the indicators 💪💪👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@Sigtrygg_Gale.]

Great job Del, always pleasure watching your vids 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks 👍 buddy, am glad you're enjoying it!

[@markb3180]

Coming along quite nicely there Del, bring on the indicators!

[@rsbharley4766]

Looking good Del, playing with meta,l Fun, Fun, Fun. Penny and you have a great week, take care. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks brother, great to hear from you as always, hope you're keeping safe and out of harms way over there... poor ol' Oz, we hope you can all get back to normal soon as... D&Px

[@Val750]

Looking good Del. Loving the way it looks like Busa yet not. Stay well, love and best wishes to both you and PP

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, I don't expect everyone to like it, because I intend it to look unique and you know how it is, to many people, things have to conform to 'rules'... which is why I like to break them! Hope you're well, we're marching onwards here!, D&Px

[@gomel931]

Delboys hello! How are you feeling? Please check, i send some mails for you,at email, I think it is not seeing by you, maybe i do wrong, please check, and tell how to send… Thank you so much! Take care of yourself!

[@Moonfleet41]

Have replied to your email!

[@davejohnson2051]

Great work Del , i thought you were making a capitan america shield to start with lol, that was an epic session especially the bending of the edges. How is your health now ? on the mend well and truely i hope. Take care...and keep up the excellent work.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Dave, thanks for those kind words and for your concern, it was an epic session and I certainly paid for it the next day, it was like a heavy day at the gym, but I am on the mend, albeit it slowly, and one day at a time! Thanks for your support.

[@user-tj3cf7se6h]

He has the equipment . He can Remake Her ... 🏍️ .

[@jedibiker600]

Top work Delboy.:-)

[@garya3056]

Always enjoy your vids but you really shine in the fabrication ones the most, Del! Hope you’re both doing ok… stay safe. 🏍👍🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Gary, it's my favourite pastime, I may not be very good at it, but I enjoy being creative with materials and it's a great way to express yourself and enjoy an old bike! We're keeping safe, hope you are both too there? D&Px

[@garya3056]

@@Moonfleet41 good man…! Yessir, we’re doing our best. Be extra careful in those doctors’ offices! 😎

[@steven8-stones719]

I love the shape and the hole idea behind it. But personally I think its to big in size, and insted of the bobber style headlight get one of them led ones, it will make it look really awsome and there not expensive at all…. But anyhows its your bike and project

[@MsMicheal12345]

that looks bluddy bad del sorry

[@Moonfleet41]

Don't feel the need to apologise for your opinion, unless of course like some, you're being insulting, which obviously you're not mate, I'm not building it for anyone else but me, and I don't need everyone to like it!

[@MsMicheal12345]

no not at all del its just looks wrong to me

[@Moonfleet41]

@@MsMicheal12345 That's fine, design is subjective, so it will never appeal to everyone.

[@MsMicheal12345]

delboy you do a cracking job on all your on all your builds its just the front to me looks wrong but yes your right del we each have our own opinion,i will wait and see if the end result changes my thoughts.

[@kergan1812]

I’m sorry mate but you’ve ruined a perfectly good bike .. what is your train of thought ??

[@Moonfleet41]

No mate, it was never a 'perfectly good bike', it was a total dog when i bought it for spares from a dealer, mechanically it's now totally sound in every way, just looks raggedy, and will make a great winter hack..!