Delboy's Garage, Fighter Build

Time for a field trip, lets go get a clutch hose, and see it made.!
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[@MikeB-fp2nw]

Come on Del what was the point . 10 mins of fast forward riding . Throw the hose on and bleed it . You keep saying you want to educate the young un's so why didn't you talk a bit about clutch fluid properties and mention to never shake the bottle . Don't keep saying I'm experienced and can guess torque settings do it right and show people or don't do it at all

[@wolco003]

Thanks for the comment on the fluid, but I dug the video! The explanation of the soft washers giving and then snugging up made great sense regarding torque as well. Put plugs in my truck tonight and felt the same...I heard Delboy telling me not to swing on it like a gibbon as I palmed it in and gave it a little wrist...Fast forward is always there...chillax dude! And bust out the torque wrench when needed!

[@HalfdeadRider]

When you are experienced you know what nuts and bolts are essential to torque up and ones that are not. Some need torquing to make sure you don't over tighten others to make sure they are tight enough, these can't really be over tightened easily so they are easy to tighten more than enough without a torque wrench, without issue. I bet if he checked the torque setting and tested it, it would be fine, they won't have a very high setting. He also basically said, if you are not experienced always check the torque settings and use a torque wrench. George, it does not always work in a way that can be tested like that. Whenever I used to do up wheel nuts (on a car) I would always tighten them then go around with the torque wrench and they would always be tight enough. Wheels are obviously the most essential, so I always check them still. I must have "the feel" I've never torqued a sump plug on cars or bikes, never had a leak either. It works in the same way as these banjo bolts and fittings, as they have a crush washer, tighten them enough to pinch the washer and no issue will be had.

[@garyjohnson4575]

@Quin as well as, everyday life......

[@garyjohnson4575]

If you know all these things, why not help out with education of the young'uns on your channel? This is not an attack, just a question/ suggestion....its not a class, it's a man in a small garage doing things his way, in his time. It's free, take it or leave it. If you don't understand the use of a torque wrench, or don't have the proper specs. Then this isn't the place to learn. If he catered to every request, then someone would come along and say "Dell, what's the use man, mucking about, explaining every little detail, get on with it man! This build will never be ridden this summer!" Never come to KZbin, for truth, to solve a problem, or to learn the answer to the ultimate question! It's a public forum, that allows the average person to express themselves in any way they can.......A wise man learns from both good and bad information. The fool simply believes anything.

[@rsbharley4766]

Nice road trip Del & Penny That shop, you would be like a kid let loose in a sweet shop lol. Its all looking good mate, it will be ride time before you know it. Hope you had a good weekend. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Too right buddy, with the biggest trolley you could find! Have a great week, keep in touch, all the very best, D&Px

[@hdrk59]

Coffee ,tunes and motorcycle shops...it doesn't get any better . Thank you for sharing

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you most kindly sir.. yes indeed.. a great day playing out.

[@wolco003]

Wow, what a beautiful ride (besides the traffic!) and so cool to see the Hydraulic clutch line being made...fit was nice! Plus that banjo bolt bleeder valve...slick! First video I have watched of your street fighter build...nice project!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, simple idea that really works aye?! Seems they've been around a long time, but never come across one, or the need for one more than, maybe, once or twice, and I've always got round it... thanks for your kind comments, much appreciated, have a great weekend!

[@terremoto7387]

It’s great to see someone acknowledge the work of parts personal 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻😎

[@Moonfleet41]

Too right buddy, where would we be without them?! I must have been using them for half a lifetime now, they've never once let me down and always have what we need!

[@richardwilkinson6462]

Good to see Wemoto I've been ordering various parts from the this week after you inspired me to buy an old Suzuki VZ400 and restore it. Keep up the good work.

[@Moonfleet41]

Nice one buddy, what a great bike to fix up, it's an honour to have been an inspiration, get stuck in and enjoy your project my friend!

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

That was ....... HYPNOTIC Nice sound 👍

[@stewartmackay539]

Excellent vid as usual. I loved the trip out of the workshop and the music track was perfect. As someone who has worked at the pointy end of TV production for a number of years, I must say that the production values that you put into you vids are very high. Keep doing what you’re doing and many thanks for the work you put in.

[@Moonfleet41]

Wow, thank you so much Stewart... coming from a TV professional, that is an honour to hear such praise... over time I've learned that the longer you spend on post-production, working on the raw material, then the more quality you bring to the video... the secret really is in the post-production, not the filming itself... this video in particular took 3 days to make, 70% of which was at the computer, so we really appreciate you noticing, thank you so much !

[@RichieWilliams]

WOW - That bleed valve banjo bolt is a fricking must! Cheers for the info :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Apparently they've been around a long time.. shows how behind the times i am aye..lol.. . but yeah, proper little get-out-of-jail-free card aye.!

[@john.m.7980]

Great video again Del, and when you started to bolt back on the part's you have painted, well black and silver to me looks so classy. Hi to Penny, take care. 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks John, you noticed that too?! It's all gonna go black for now, but I am considering what would be the correct complimentary colour to go with all the black, have considered white, gold, silver, or even Kawasaki's green, and you're right, the silver is the favourite !

[@DukeDyson]

Bit of a run in the sun, bit of blokes shopping and a bit of garage; life doesn't get much better eh buddy :)

[@Moonfleet41]

The three elements got nuffink on that mate... totally agree.. and 200 miles rounds trip for a clutch hose.. awesome way to save a stamp and a jiffy bag aye..!!

[@wolco003]

Dang 200 miles! Thanks for sharing the ride and the experience of the custom clutch line build! If you see this, what were you riding? I probably missed that... :(

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi again buddy, it was a Triumph Tiger 1200.

[@wolco003]

Wow, sweet ride! Looks to be a GS killer or at least a great option. Thanks!

[@BIG-K]

I thought you were in the motor until you started filtering. Nasty moment! Wemoto has a nice setup and your visit made an interesting diversion. It always feels good to fit a new part to a project doesn't it, and I really must get me one of those bleeding banjos (cue music...). In fact, in your shoes I think I'd be just a little bit reluctant to finish the build as it's obviously giving you (and us) so much satisfaction and enjoyment. Another great video - thanks, D&P. 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Oh, you know it Keith, the closer i get, the more i fear the end.. i know there will be more work later once its on the road.. but its not the same.. i truly dont want this to end, have enjoyed every single moment of building this, including all the bad times, blind alleys (like the first tail unit), and small fails along the way.. but once i get it running and riding, im already planning a few daft things that i could do next.. and yeah.. if you bought two of those banjos, would they then be Duel(ing) Banjos.?.. dumm dadda dum dum..!

[@8ball903]

Looking cool 😎

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers buddy, good to hear from ya, soon be out fighting soon!

[@8ball903]

Moonfleet41 cool glad to hear it . I'm still without bike ☹️

[@seanbrickell4520]

Love that this shop is 10 minutes from my house!

[@andydawson2070]

Morning Del and Penny, nice little video today thanks and a pleasant change from the usual. I really appreciate your time and effort producing this channel, thank you. I enjoyed the look around Wemoto although in my head I expected the place to be bigger, very interesting to see the hose being made. Thanks for the tip about taping the levers down after bleeding I'll try that next time and thanks for showing the bleed/banjo bolt very handy to have. Enjoy your weekend guys.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Andy.. the place it bigger than it looks in the video, there were two more building we didn't go into, and only snapped half the inventory... the place is like the stores at a motorcycle factory, if hey dont have it, then you won't need it mate..lol Get yourself one of those banjo bolts and stick it in your toolbox.. you'll be glad of it some day and it'll save you buying a new caliper.. !! have a good one yourself mate, and ride safe.. Del.

[@wtfusrnameisntusd]

Banjo bleeders are great for rear master cylinders that don't have a dedicated bleeder (which most don't). Helps to get all the air out of the rear line, that doesn't come out thru the caliper.

[@robertmillington50]

The bike is looking alot better in black great to see how the hoses are made might have to look at upgrading mine

[@Moonfleet41]

Go for it Robert, they will transform for bike and make the brakes so much better... Thanks for your kind words mate.. have a good weekend.. Del.

[@TrevorSwayne]

Never knew they made their own stuff that’s really cool! I’ve always liked dealing with WEM and whilst they’re not the cheapest their range is excellent and so is the service!

[@Moonfleet41]

You said that right about the service Trevor, anything i order is usually here next day, or 48 hours if i order it on a Friday.. Great people too, had a great day looking round the plant.. ! take care buddy, and have a great weekend.. Del.

[@TrevorSwayne]

Moonfleet41 cheers Del. All the best to you and Penny. Trev.

[@TrevorSwayne]

This is great thank you :)

[@allenhuling598]

Great ride out and shop time ...love the road tunes, especially the one as you left Wemoto! Appreciated the nod to Chris Rhea as well! Leaves are falling fast here, nights are getting chilly. atb

[@hdrk59]

It snowed here in Canada ...better ride before that crap falls .

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, and yeah, soon be Christmas aye.. but hey, i kinda don't mind the winter, you know where you stand aye.. you wear waterproofs every day.. you accept that it'll rain and be cold.. so on those days it isn't.. you have a great ride...(even if you do sweat a bit in the proofs..lol! )

[@TheDervMan]

Fascinating watching cables/pipes being made, had no idea wemoto made their own stuff. 👌🏼

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes indeed buddy, they are "HEL" agents and make any hose for any bike on the premises, even with custom changes if you need them such as different lengths, and banjo arrangements... just call them for a chat of you need some, and they help with anything you need.

[@TheDervMan]

Moonfleet41 Forgot to say the trip to Wemoto reminded me of the TV series Street Hawk 😎

[@Moonfleet41]

Awesome, I remember that, and Automan, and the original Tron, now they were movies lol !

[@davidgriego8722]

Liking the black

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks David, the one and only colour aye?!

[@davejohnson2051]

Great to see a ride video mate, glorious weather by the looks of things, nice Video mate

[@Moonfleet41]

It was a beautiful day indeed Dave, and we had a great time.. 100 miles each way, and on the way home, not a cloud in the sky.. great to see some late summer sunshine aye.

[@rickeyfiveonefour4037]

so jealous I love wemoto cant rave enough about them been buying things from the for years

[@timmason7430]

I can honestly say "I have never used a Torque wrench" Ever, I have never had any issues but, after watching (Been a sub for ages now) Delboy's Garage, I am going to get one, just for peace of mind.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Tim... it can be a belt and braces mate, interestingly all of the Torque values in any Harley Davidson service manual give a "Range" not a direct setting... this indicates that its never utterly critical, and often the recommended range is actually to prevent you from OVER tightening things, not under tightening..!!!!! Thanks for your support mate,, take care. Del.

[@martinhaskell376]

Nice pair of adventure bike panniers on the bench there Del...

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing Martin, Great to "Explore" the countryside and eat up some fun miles aye... Hope life is good mate, lets catch up soon aye, have a good weekend.. D&Pxx

[@paulrobinson7881]

Nice to get out of the office wow there stock is vast will try them soon for my KTM thanks del and penny see you on the next one 😁

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing buddy, great to get out and stretch the legs a bit.. 200 mile ride to save a postage stamp... job done aye..lol!

[@steven8-stones719]

Nice, can’t wait f the last steps towards the end !!!!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah me too, kind of.. but then its all over.. so i try not to wish it away too quick..lol... Thanks for watching buddy, have a great weekend.. Del.

[@suzuki750stu]

Great video buddy, I’d love to have a trolley dash around we moto, looks a cool place, regards Stu

[@Moonfleet41]

Ooh yeah, now that would be cool.. ill take a special trolley, one with 'Scania' written on the front and a sleeper cab...! lol

[@CajunGreenMan]

I never knew you could pump a hydraulic system more than one time per 'bleed'. I thought it was one to one. Great to learn that, makes total sense! Keep up the great teaching!

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing Jeff, it kinda helps to understand how the master cylinder pump works itself, imagine like a bicycle pump where you have a rubber seal that only pushes one way (downwards in to the line), so as you pull the lever in, you pump a puff of air down, but when the little spring in the master cyclinder pushes the piston back and it grabs another gulp of air, so with about 4-5 pumps you'll actually pressure the air in the empty hose, if you hold the levre in, it holds that air pressurised, then open and shut the bleed valve releases that pressure and then when you let the lever back out, it naturally sucks air back in but, of course, it's not air above it, it's brake fluid, so it sucks a gulp of fluid in to the line and starts priming it... doesn't always work, sometimes they are dead stubborn, but if you're lucky, 5 pumps at a time, hold the lever in, then open and shut the bleed valve and you should have it plumbed up in no time... and don't forget to keep replenishing the resevoir as it pumps down in to the line...!

[@CajunGreenMan]

Thanks so much for the above! I have a rear brake on a used bike that didn't really work all that well. It would stop the bike, but was almost impossible to lock up the rear tire, no matter how much pressure I used. 1998 Triumph Daytona T595 that had been in climate-controlled storage for four years. Working on the rear brake light switch, I had to test the switch over and over and over. After that, the rear brake was much better. Still not sure it's working to optimum, first Triumph, first sport bike. I can lock up the rear tire now (no ABS), but it doesn't feel like I'm getting the stopping power I should from a liter bike. Any testing I should do? Should I just rebuild it? Would that need special tools? Replaced fluid, no change.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Jeff... Good to hear from you mate, hope life is good. Ive been through that myself, its a nightmare aye... How worn is the disc mate?, and what about the pads... and also, is it still running the old rubber factory brake hose..?

[@CajunGreenMan]

Replaced pads with factory new prior to the rear brake light testing. Forget the term now, but I used sandpaper on the disc to clean out the dust from the grooves. Probably got the best grit to use from you, TBH. LOL! Don't know how to check the disc for wear. Had 7500 miles when I got it, 9500 now. I assume it's factory rubber hose, it's black, not colored or stainless.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi again Jeff.. OK, 9500 miles is nothing on a back disc unless its been run on worn out pads and damaged, but if its pretty smooth and not too heavily grooved, then its probably had reasonable treatment... new pads will always be a bit vague on an old disc because it takes a few weeks and maybe 1000 miles for the brake pads to wear and and "mate" fully with the exact profile of the disc... and if you choose to go for copper sintered pads, they will give more bite also... As for the brake hose.. its probably where your problem lies.. its a 20 year old bike so will more than likely have an old style rubber brake hose.. (you can soon tell because it'll be about 1/2 inch thick, and clearly made of rubber..... a braided steel hose may not be silver.. these days they are fitted as standard at the factory and are covered in a black plastic coating... they are easy to spot because it'll only be about 1/4 inch thick, and if you force a thumb nail into it you feel that its rock hard and very stiff to bend... if you do have the old rubber hose, which im guessing you probably do, then get yourself a braided steel hose right away, get it fitted and bled up.. and while you're at it, invest in some Copper Sintered HH pads.. those two mods will totally transform that back brake like you've never known it... and if you really really really want it top notch, and fancy giving your T595 a birthday.. get a brand new EBC disc too... then you'll actually be shocked at how sharp the brake will be.... Naturally the same goes for the front.. if it has rubber hoses.. then get them upgraded asap.. you wont regret it my friend... Good luck with it, let us know how you get on... D&Pxx

[@eaglestrikes1]

Good video Del, Thank you I enjoyed it as always

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you, was good to get out for a change of scene, thought we'd take you along, glad you enjoyed !

[@T1NY85]

had to skip half a video, that music isn't very good

[@ribbster123]

i live close to wemoto and have a trade account with them but never had the privilege to go behind the scenes , mahoosive place and carry so much stock.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Lee, yes indeed, we were amazed at the size of the place, it seems they occupy half that industrial estate they're on, I guess they need to when they can supply just about anything in 24hrs!

[@HalfdeadRider]

Wemoto seem very good, I've checked their site many time, very good stock. I do think they need to make their site more user friendly though, with more and better pictures and information.

[@HalfdeadRider]

I can get some parts half the price elsewhere though btw.

[@christopherdevries1969]

That belly-pan... It's seriously awesome 😱👌. Good video 👍👍👍.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Chris, have a great weekend mate.

[@christopherdevries1969]

@@Moonfleet41 you and Miss Penny also have a great weekend l 👍.

[@geoffozevans4500]

Thanks both, catch you soon 👍👍😎

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Really enjoyed that Del, wish I had the where-with-all to attempt a service on my Panigale brakes that are feeling a bit spongy these days...brakes give me the willies though, that and you make that bleeding game look bleeding easy (see what I did there?)......

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi buddy, Have confidence mate, you can do it, its just nuts and bolts after all... get yerself a service manual, a good torque wrench, and i can talk you through it over a brew if yer like..?

[@jamarigeorge2248]

Instablaster...

[@hdrk59]

Banjo bolt tip was brilliant ..thank you fantastic

[@mactipiak]

So this is why RVF's prices are going through the roof, people use them as shop counters :D

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, but what a cool shop counter aye ?!

[@mickenoss]

I did one of those bolts up a little too tight once, being hollow it twisted and needed replacing - check your torques. =) edit: Oh god I just saw Bodom Erectus' comment, I was a noob at the time ok. We all start somewhere though, if you don't know what you're doing a torque wrench is a sensible move.

[@Moonfleet41]

Yep, exactly what i same buddy.. if you're not sure, or confident, then stick to the factory torque settings....

[@veeken777]

Bleedable banjo. That's the dogs danglies right there.

[@Moonfleet41]

Clever dickies aye..1

[@tonywaterhouse5291]

nice one Del, really coming along now

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Tony, great to hear from you buddy, how are you and the other Jester, hope life is good and life is ticking along!

[@tonywaterhouse5291]

Good thanks Del, next outing is the ride to the wall with some of the legion riders, depending on weather it will be on the Harley but if too wet on me Deauville (commuter bike)

[@Moonfleet41]

Have a good safe ride buddy, and enjoy the miles !

[@mikebutler6292]

enjoyed that

[@ian_morg]

I found the same banjo bolt bleeder on eBay and it got me out of having to buy a new caliper as I snapped a bleed valve, I also snapped an easy out in the same hole, it was stuck in there for ever then 😂😂😂 has worked for two years without any loss of pressure.

[@janwoodworth5072]

well that was brilliant del. nice one boy. and thank you best to penny as always ;-) from mike /jan

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Mike, Have a good weekend you both too mate.. take care. D&Px

[@loddude5706]

When your 'O's reach the four candles & the other end's riding along on the chest of it's slave, sorted. Have a good w/e.

[@Moonfleet41]

You should write the board title for me buddy.. thats better then i can do... lol!

[@ian_morg]

That simoniz tough black is awesome stuff, I painted the lower grille on my T5 in the gloss black and it's mint a year later. I also painted my z750 ltd tank in the same stuff, I did get a fuel leak from the filler neck as it was on the side stand which made it peel around it, hopefully I can repair it, needs petrol resistant lacquer I guess. Holt's said not to lacquer it though.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey buddy.. yeah, once you snap off a bleed bolt.. i wouldn't even waste an easy out on it.. that wont go near it if it was already too seized to shift... this is a seriously simple idea, and ill now keep one in my tool box for ever... From years using this, it is petrol proof.. but it takes about 4 months in warm weather to fully cure first.. of you get fuel on it any sooner, it acts like paint stripper... i think they're right on the lacquer too. it wont make much difference. this stuff is a bit weird TBH.. if you try to paint another coat over it half a day later.. it all lifts up.. it needs about 24 hours at least before it can be re-coated... so its clearly a "curing" paint rather then a "drying " paint aye... take care buddy, and have a great weekend.. Del.

[@hsmith3844]

Pray to the shandy Gods not to break bleeder valve. Nice vid again.

[@Moonfleet41]

All hail to the shandy gods.. true dat.!

[@tinks43]

(P) Great field trip. Well done both of you!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Dave... great to hear from you mate.. first big ride on the Tigger.... eats miles like a Scania..!

[@bobgwinn5091]

like that alien helmet... like they make your length hose. that is great business letting you film it. if i lived there i'd buy all my stuff thru him. i have good re pore with harley here and find alot stuff is not over priced. some yes. i buy all my oils and filters thru them. cleaners etc. nice to see you guys out riding. man if i passed that many people here they would be pissed. i know some laws say you can do that. but i like cruising so it doesn't bother me much. course age and retired may have something to do with that. I'm getting closer to doing all my own work now the warranty is almost up on my street 750. if i have to pay im learning to do it. your vids help alot. ty. ride safe guys. love your bikes. love the black and the duel front brakes. lol

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Bob, i get the whole 'filtering' thing over there.. i know some states allow it like California, but with their traffic i think maybe they see it as a traffic easing system.. less cars stuck in jams has to be a good thing aye..? Great to hear you're gonna do your own service work on the Street 750, it will give you an enormous pride of ownership when you care for its needs yourself... keep in touch buddy, and have a great weekend... D&Pxx

[@christoffdetorrez2176]

I have a 1989 gsxr 1100 slingshot here in davao great vid

[@Moonfleet41]

Thats an awesome bike.. is it the "K" model with the regular style forks?.. often referred to as the "Killer K"..!

[@christoffdetorrez2176]

+Moonfleet41 indeed it's a K red and black. I am trying to convert to USD forks but parts here are expensive.

[@Moonfleet41]

I know what you mean about parts, but if you aren't too bothered about genuine originality, then a more modern USD front fork is probably more plentiful on the open market than a front end from a L or M model... also later model Gixer 1000 forks will give you radial calipers too...and you can buy those on ebay also... Just thought..!

[@garya3056]

Hella video, Del! And that bike is lookin’ so sweet. Maybe Wemoto should clear a bit of space for your bike to be on display when it’s done! Regards from (back in) Hong Kong... hope you both have a great weekend there. 🏍👍🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Gary.. you know i was thinking that if i painted my project bike Red. White and Black... then distracted them for long enough, i could swap it over for the RC45 and they wouldn't notice... wish me luck with that one aye...!! lol

[@garya3056]

Moonfleet41 LOL 😂

[@garya3056]

Wemoto Ltd Sounds like a challenge! 😂

[@Moonfleet41]

Wemoto Ltd : nowt like a challenge lol

[@abdoeshwehdi8489]

i follow you from libya i love kawasaki z750

[@tntcyclespdx640]

Im not sure I understand why you secured the clutch lever for a time, could you explain that to me in a bit more detail? Thanks for all your hard work, Delboys Garage is one of the best 'shows' in my rotation.

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing buddy, with brakes especially, once you've bled them up to your satisfaction, just stand the bike on the prop stand, turn the bars to the left so the reservoir is uppermost, then tape the lever in to the bar, or as close as it will come without too much pressure, overnight... this pressurises the system, which will shrink any air bubbles inside the fluid, making them more buoyant and better able to float up through the fluid... overnight they will all rise to the top and as the lever is taped in, this opens the valve in the master cylinder and allows the air to express out in to the reservoir... giving you a fully solid hydraulic hose....... you can also do this with the clutch, but as it's a spring loaded mechanism, it's not a good idea to keep it under pressure overnight, so just half an hour or so will still make an improvement in the feel of the lever... give it a try, you'll see it works my friend...

[@tntcyclespdx640]

That's brilliant. Thank you sir!

[@Radioactive_Slime]

So I went back and watched the Street Fighter Build “the first walk around “ video. I had forgotten what the bike looked like in its completely original (to you) form. I know you’ve done some in progress walk arounds, but I needed a refresher. Love the sports bikes of the ‘90s early ‘00s but yeah, after six (?) owners it was looking sad. The transformation is quite something, and there’s still some finishing touches to come! Great work Del. And oh yeah, Penny made an appearance in the video 👍 (waving to Penny...)

[@joelbenson6655]

Judging by the amount of time it took you to get there and back, you live way TF out in the boonies, yes?

[@Moonfleet41]

100 mile ride along the South Coast..

[@gixerman01]

Cool shop!

[@garyjohnson4575]

Tight roads......

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, makes for fun riding..lol!

[@stephenmitchell8324]

Hi Del why don't we spend a night locked up in wemoto and do are bikes up Ha Ha good vid as always

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah Deal.. but im not making the tea..!

[@brucemilne8780]

What's this about taping the brake lever for a nice crisp brake in the morning? Maybe a newbie question but could you explain this one please my friend?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Bruce, it pressurises the fluid, shrinking any air bubbles, forcing them up to the top, the lever being held in, means the valve in the master cylinder is open, so any air content makes it way up and out into the reservoir... untape it in the morning, pump it up a bit... and you'll see, it'll be harder and firmer at the lever with better feedback from the brakes... Give it a try mate, see how it goes..1

[@brucemilne8780]

Excellent tip mate - will definitely have to keep this in mind.

[@jamesgoodwin2450]

Looks like if that shop dont have it it don’t exist hahahahaha

[@Moonfleet41]

I recon that about says it James..

[@Moonfleet41]

I recon that about says it James..

[@gcrockford8191]

So far so good, loving the black look, have i missed some thing re the seat. Are you doing some thing regards that???????

[@Moonfleet41]

Many thanks, and yes indeed, once it's on the road and MOT'd I'll sort out a seat pad, it's actually quite comfy as it is already, specially with leathers on cos it actually grips the seat panel quite well!

[@MrG00ny65]

Would have preferred to have no music at the start. Would have been more interesting listening to how the hose was put together. Apart from that , great vid.

[@Moonfleet41]

Sorry buddy, people don't always want to be interviewed on camera, so we just make it a personal chat and keep it discreet, the guy was kind enough to show us how it's done, and we were very grateful for that... cheers

[@josenicolasaponte5232]

The road traffic looks very confusing for people here in America since we drive in the opposite direction.

[@Moonfleet41]

Likewise buddy, but you soon get the hang of it !

[@geoffozevans4500]

Hi both it seems you have a new fan, Jean my partner popped her head into the lounge when I was watching the vlog, she said, "is that KZbin ", I told her it was your channel & she was amazed theat you could speed the vlog up as you did, I told her that was nothing, telling her about fading in & out, she was well impressed. I would like to have a go but haven't a clue about what to do, but no doubt there are plenty of self help vids out there. I have a friend in Oz & she isn't interested in mechanics or anything & regularly watches KZbin, it sort of pre guesses what you like & picks stuff for you,. Did you renew the seals in the slave, I can't remember if you did a of on it. Off to Fuerteventura tomorrow for 10 days, so a bit of sun will be good, have a great weekend & I will aim you anything of interest over there 👍👍😎x

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Geoff.. i knew nothing what so ever about editing anf post production, back in the beginning we used to film it straight and upload it direct from the camera..like shooting from the hip aye..lol... but these days, things have moved on, and viewers can enjoy a much better standard of production.. well worth the time when you see the result.. but this video was 18 hours of work just to edit..!!!! so if you do get into it, be aware how much of am addiction it will become..loll Have great time away mate, and take care.. Del.

[@RABLACKKNIGHTS]

What bike you riding there ?

[@Moonfleet41]

It's a Triumph Explorer buddy!

[@RABLACKKNIGHTS]

Thought I spied different panniers in the workshop lol

[@michaelwilliams3861]

(P) Morning matey, must be a great feeling seeing all these final essentials getting ticked off. Is that cable build a service they do, or was it a one off for you Del? You both have a great weekend.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Michael, its a permanent full time service, they can make HEL hoses for any bike, custom lengths, and even in different colours.. All hoses are made to OEM standard or above, and if you don't specify any changes then they will make it to exact OEM specification, packed and sent out thew same day or next depending on when you order..

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Michael, its a permanent full time service, they can make HEL hoses for any bike, custom lengths, and even in different colours.. All hoses are made to OEM standard or above, and if you don't specify any changes then they will make it to exact OEM specification, packed and sent out thew same day or next depending on when you order..

[@springy-2112]

Do you remember before Dire straits were really famous and Mark knopfler didn't want to do vocals ..well they had Chris Rhea come and try out .Ok obviously he got the gig very similar singing voice.problem was the band name Chris insisted on his name being used and Mark also was stubborn on the dire thing. "Dire Rhea ?" Ok that's not going to work !! Great video Del "on the road to HEL " great production filming front and rear that must have taken days to edit.. Thanks again brother ..peas and loaf .. 👍☮❤

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha ha.. tea over keyboard now you git.. you had me beleive that until the last line.. basdid.. Yeah indeed.. this was three days to make the footage, and a total of 18 hours post production.. well worth it though, and some great memories of the day.. Peace out brother, and chat soon.. D&Pxx

[@springy-2112]

@@Moonfleet41 👍🤡🤘

[@timmason7430]

ROFPML.

[@springy-2112]

@Quin love it !!👍☮❤

[@gearjammer3688]

(p) Are you going to make a 'feature' out of that long radiator hose, Or try to hide it?

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, the plumbing is always a pain in the backside, there's not a lot can be done with it, maybe I'll think of something creative in the future!

[@gearjammer3688]

Moonfleet41 Maybe wrap it in string to mimic the rope work on the last bikes?

[@twistyturd]

This video made me miss the uk!

[@chrispayne1029]

👏👌🏻👍

[@cornycornhole]

aren't you doing a leather seat?

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes Andy, eventually.

[@heliogoncalves2870]

work on what you like and you will not have to work in your entire life.