Delboy's Garage, Fighter Build

[@de51gnz]

As always Del. Lovely to see the project moving on. Its going to be a beast when she's done. Been out this morning teaching a new biker how to clean and change brake pads. Just passing on the knowledge you gave me a long time ago. Take it easy and all the best to you and Penny.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Dan, great to hear from you brother, and its great to hear you're passing on the tips, thats how it always used to be before the internet made it easier... Loving the build now, and happy its moving along at a pace.. hit a snag today, but got it under control, more video tomorrow... have a good weekend you.... all the best.. Del & Pennyx

[@rebel_ltz]

Penny: "Where are all the bed sheets and pillowcases?!"

[@darrenjones6802]

You must be happy to be where your at with it now, I. can remember doing mine and it's the most exciting bit when your bolting on the new shiny goodies and watching it start looking all new and cool! I've been watching and waiting for this bit for 2 years! And im sure you have too! Fair play del it's gonna be a cool build definitely something to be proud of!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Darren, you're right, its lots of fun bolting the big bits together... thanks for watching mate..

[@MattSaysSmile]

Long days and a lot of hard work, split shifts and ya still bang out a good video 👏👍🥃

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, well its 5 hours off in the middle of the day, what better way to spend it aye..!

[@christophershirley1303]

(P) Love the way you never skip on prep. Really shows through in the quality of this build. AND That swing arm and shock look AWESOME!!!!!!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks so much Christopher, its moving along now, it doesn't always go according to plan, i had a paint reaction on that primer this morning, and its been a long day so far slowly coating up over it so it doesn't react again... but progress all the same... thanks for you kind support buddy, enjoy your weekend.. D&Px

[@trackdaylbs]

TBH - The best way to do this is to pop the engine out, strip everything off the frame - then paint. I've done it on mine (a GSXR 750) and it doesn't take as long as you'd think. Its also an opportunity to replace any bearings etc. I used the same paint as you Del - its okay stuff and gives an older bike a nice fresh finish. Considering the amount of time and effort on the bike - that's the way I'd go, but like the energy and effort Del.

[@Moonfleet41]

You're dead right buddy, it does make a great fresh finish thats way better then the factory coating (what ever they use doesn't seem to last that long aye..!

[@loddude5706]

Hi Del, as an enlightened being, who views paint as excess weight & anything more than a light dusting of green chromate to be bordering on obesity, I do have to say I'm impressed with the graft & prep you're putting into both the job AND the vids. Leaving the pointlessness aside for a moment, it is indeed a fascinating watch & I'm learning all sorts of tricks too. Much more of this & I might even have a go - nah, only kidding. (Hmm, Nicole Kidman in red oxide - now, that IS art) Also, that beast's skeleton is a real reminder of just how much things changed for road bikes in the 80's. Gone were the wobbly neck, skinny tube flexi-flyers that the U.J. manufacturers insisted on cramming ever more berserker amounts of neddies through, & in comes a creation that can actually keep the whole plot straight. Game changer. Live long & etch prime : )

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks for making me smile on a Sunday morning matey, we can always rely on you for a giggle... cheers, and have a good Sunday.. D&Px

[@Niamhcotts]

A lot of time and effort gone into this, let alone all the fabrication.You should be very proud of that mate.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, yes indeed, im happy its coming together now.

[@steven8-stones719]

Little by little ur getting there! Can’t wait to see after next week when I’ll start putting all the new stuff on !!!!! Cheers buddy

[@thegrumpybiker3563]

I've not long found your channel. I love it. Your attention to detail is to be admired. I look forward to catching up on the whole build.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, welcome aboard. and enjoy catching up.. Del.

[@colinwood1802]

FANTASTIC build Dell,,,Well done,,Regards to you both,,,,

[@garya3056]

Del, you have some serious energy.... amazing that you fit this between split shifts! Regards from here in Kuala Lumpur for the next 5 days.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Garry, you know the drill mate, "Effective use of time" and all that.... Thanks for your kind message, and blimey, you get to some awesome places then..?

[@garya3056]

Moonfleet41 good on ya! And I’ve been doing this intl work for 29 years... hope to be in your great locale sometime later this year.

[@deskelly9313]

Good point about effective use of time, Del. You're doing all this in your non-work time, and I'm spending mine watching you do it :-)

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha, thanks Des, enjoy mate..

[@ownyourworld]

Awesone job 👍🏻 and it’s great to see your beard on a sat morning 😂

[@d.fresh.750]

(P) I love that you're hitting the fighter build hard & heavy now. You can tell you're focused on finishing it, and riding it this year! Of course, I love all your content, but I'm partial to the fighter build, since it began around the time I subscribed, and really captured my interest! It will be a great day, seeing it rolled out into the sunlight, and cranked up for its maiden voyage as a street fighter piece of art!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, thats very kind, i am looking forward to getting out on it this year, so id better get a move on and make progress... still got a fare bit to do yet, but it'll be a lot easier once all the cycle parts are done and looking good.. Thanks for your kind support my friend, its great to hear from you any time.. take care.. Del.

[@MrAlmar07]

Great way to pass some time on a freezing Saturday morning!! You were going at some speed there Del, I could almost see smoke, Hah. Looks awesome!! Keep it up mate, Awrabest.

[@canalmileduque]

Great freehand build!👍🤘

[@hdrk59]

Thank you ...great build .

[@stephenmitchell8324]

Hi Del Nice work keep them coming

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Stephen, good to hear from you mate..

[@markpearce9619]

Man, oh man! That "boy" of yours sure works fast, Penny😁 Have you been sneaking him an extra Weetabix or three for his brekkie? Another interesting episode on the Fighter. Thanks guys. 👍👍

[@ianlawrie919]

Very fluent film & oration. Keep it up sir. Yours Ian

[@rautenflechter]

Hi Del. This is what sticks to mind now, when being seeing your videos. DON´T LEAN ON IT !!! Was so pissed off by doing some work on my bike and having to undo the brutal force of the garage that previously done the service. They did lean on it and tightened every screw, bold oil filter, baseplate screws…. ridiculous. had to flex some screws of because they just didn't losen. Sorry guys. nothing to do with this video but just had to get this off my chest. SORRY. DON´T LEAN ON IT sticks.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Bernhard, thats so often the case, i think maybe they fear things coming loose and the resultant claim that would lead to... Glad you got over the issues, now at least you'll be able to get things undone the next time you need to.. take care buddy.. Del.

[@rsbharley4766]

Getting there Del, it's all coming together nicely mate. Penny and you have a great weekend. I'm off for a ride in the Oz sun shine LOL

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate, envy you that, its 3 degrees and wet here.. good excuse to get on with the bike aye... have fun mate, and ride safe..

[@bloodyhell451]

I have to do this someday and I'm not looking forward to it. There are a few spots of corrosion that need work. I'd really like to do a complete strip and blast. One day perhaps when I have another machine to ride.....

[@suzuki750stu]

A lot of work for a little paint but well worth it buddy, the mummy bike is looking great, regards Stu

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Stu.. Painting the rest today mate, hope it goes well..

[@tinks43]

(P) Great that you managed to get all that done between shifts! 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

You know how it is mate, "effective use of time"... see you next week mate.. Del.

[@loddude5706]

'Mornin' Doris, what's the bus fare into town this week?' 'It says here - 'Due to ongoing works, three sheets of wet n'dry & a Scotchpad.'

[@01Bellend]

I use plastic shopping bags to save mask tape great job

[@bobgwinn5091]

looks smooth

[@colinsharp1314]

Great job mate keep it up cheers Colin

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers Colin.

[@titchness8487]

Using this like a walk-through atm for me. Watching this at the filling station on my lunch break with a mug of tea. How do you cope with the waiting time for paint?! 😂 It's only been 4 days since the wheels were completed and I'm itching to get tyres back on them - and the tank and fairing. Im using primer as my "paint colour" and then I'm clear coating it, but how do get a decent glossy finish? Just wet sanding with increasing grades of paper, and then clear coat or am I missing something? Thanks Del

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate... If you want shiny primer, like the old Hot Rodder stylee.... then yes you can clearcoat it.. but it will always look like lacquered primer, often patchy and unless its really thick, the clearcoat can make it go a little translucent..! But If you want a little sneaky trick.. find a flat, non metallic, car paint that is a the same shade as primer grey, almost the exact same shade as primer... then do two coats of that, then clearcoat it.. The proper top coat paint is impervious, unlike primer which is porous... so you'll get a much much better look, a lot more uniform and if you pick the right colour, nobody will know it aint polished primer..!! hope that helps mate. Del.

[@titchness8487]

Stripple70 awesome, thanks both :)

[@royking1]

Given the age of the bike, what were the headstock bearings like? Unless I missed you checking them previously...

[@MrAlmar07]

Roy King There's a video of Del replacing them in the playlist mate. 😉

[@Moonfleet41]

Like Alan said, replaced along with fork seals way back at the start buddy..

[@royking1]

Yeah I had watched the video, not realised it was part of the same series.. Doh!🤦‍♂️

[@petervaughan4591]

Great job Del, I find planning makes a huge difference to time saved, quick question can you use a clear coat on that paint ? Thanks matey.👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Peter, the information on the paint says not to, but you can buy gloss, not just satin, so if you want it shiny, just buy that buddy..

[@thehexter1]

4 hours, eh? I bet one hour was spent repositioning the camera! LOL!! Great job and patience, I would have taken 2 days to get to the point you are at right now.

[@Moonfleet41]

Not quite that long mate, got it down to an art now, maybe 10% of the time is related to making footage.. Thanks for your kind comments mate, enjoying the build now..

[@Arijit_VU3ICT]

Very good..

[@nathanielvarney1811]

👌

[@CajunGreenMan]

You're very meticulous. I don't see how you have the patience. LOL! What was that thing you hung the handlebars from? Never seen anything like that. Thanks!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Jeff. It doesn't always go right, the paint reacted to the primer over night, you'll see in tomorrows video, but i think i got over it.. I hung the hooks up on the 'sound boxes'... those are wood frames with scrim net stretched over them to catch echo and make the acoustics better in the garage..

[@PJF62]

(p) Keep going Del, the bike is going to be amazing.

[@liamreast]

Can you tell me is the front light any good and would it pass the mot

[@Moonfleet41]

It will pass an MOT because it has dip and main beam, and its at least as good as maybe a regular tungsten bulbed single light.. say like on a bandit etc..

[@liamreast]

Moonfleet41 nice thanks alot I love your KZbin channel I've learnt a lot to do with my Bandit 600 Mk2

[@ellwrox]

what grit did u use to rough it up del?

[@Moonfleet41]

240 grit first, then a medium scotch pad..

[@ellwrox]

thanks pal

[@paulharast1958]

you're doing an awesome job, I hate to say it but your motorcycle looks naked. Hurry up and put it back together,,,,,hehehe

[@Moonfleet41]

ha ha, well its a family show so i wrapped some sheets round it to protect its modesty..lol

[@Japjongetje]

Black sprocket, gold chain... Will look good with those gold-coloured forks and the black frame. I think I'm starting to sense a theme here.. black and gold..?

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, did consider a JPS theme, but not sure... either way, it'll make more sense once its all back together aye.. thanks for watching.. del.

[@hollowell427]

Play some Pink Floyd..

[@dyls1]

Do you ever sit still... You make me feel soooo lazy..

[@Moonfleet41]

Life's to short to stand still, there's always something to be doing aye..