Delboy's Garage, Burley Slammer shocks, Harley 48.

[@jaehin2658]

I am over in the States -Sunny Southern California to be specific - and I want to tell you how much I absolutely LOVE your videos.. I've been watching for about a year now and you sir have helped build my confidence to work directly on my bike. I am a small stature female - so at first the Harley I had seemed intimidating to work on (without any prior motorcycle maintenance experience) - but your channel was so helpful for me to get cracking. So far I have been able to: slam back end with burly shocks, change/bleed front brake line, swap clutch cable for longer one, upgrade my airfilter, shave 3 inches off handlebars, install risers/handlebars, swap front controls to mid controls, tank lift/coil relocation, flush all my fluids and probably a few more things I am forgetting. Basically I wanted to share my gratitude for your channel and want you to know that you helped me even though I live thousands of miles away! You pack so much useful information into these vids without coming off as a condescending wanker nor are you boring. Amazing. Thank you so much.. Happy New Year Mate! Cheers.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi there, how nice to hear from you! Thanks so much for your kind comments, and it's great to know I'm not a condensing wanker lol - we do our best !! Seriously, I am so glad the videos can help you, and give you a little confidence to dive in and do it yourself... owning a bike is about so much more than just riding it, the peace and sense of one-ness it gives you with he machine is priceless, to know your bike more intimately even gives you a better confidence in riding cos you know it's safe when you head out for a trip... Have a safe riding and happy new year for 2017, and always drop us a line if you get stuck with anything... All the best and take care, Del & Penny1

[@andyjam67]

Came across your channel by accident last summer.... loved the videos.....so much it got me back into biking after 10 years away.... now riding a Sportster and doing all the wee jobs myself with you video guidance.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Andrew, That is amazing, thank you so much for your kind feedback, and welcome back to biking, and don't go wandering off again or we'll have to come and get you..lol.. Seriously mate, it makes me very proud indeed to know that we have been an inspiration.. always feel free to drop us a line any time if you get stuck... Take care and have a good week.. D&Px

[@lukealvarez6161]

Just ordered some Dennis Kirk 10 1/2" rear shocks for my 2007 XL883C. You have shown me how easy they are to put on! Thanks again!

[@Moonfleet41]

Good choise buddy.. and glad we could help.. good luck with yours.. Del

[@specialorder9379]

This looks like a bad ass time to hang out in your shop and wrench on bikes. Really looks like a good time and you’re extremely knowledgeable. Be safe and keep it up! 🤙🏻

[@OcotilloTom]

I ride a 2014 Sportster 48. It's my 3rd. Sportster since 1965! I tend to keep them a long time. I live in Arizona USA and can ride year round...if you don't mind the summer heat. I have never had a complaint about them. I can also say the same of my 1979 Triumph Bonneville T-140 E.

[@mikedraper138]

Love your videos! Your straight forward approach, quality of work, and attention to detail are all A+++. And your music is great. I'm an old geezer and can't handle the stuff some of these other channels play, I end up just turning it off. We have much of the same tastes which made me a subscriber straight away. You also have a sense of humor that makes it all flow perfectly. Hope you keep it up mate!

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

Del and Penny...you guys are so good, that your next video, is better than the last!! love the sporty 48, so sweet of a bike. I started off on a 96 sportster 12oo sport custom, with the 21" front wheel. loved it...it looked like a mini chopper!! great job, you two. thanks again.

[@IronSlimPA]

I see a spring seat conversion in the near future! Bike is looking sharp. Those white letter Michelins are giving me tire envy. Good job gents and good to see the rock star back in the garage. Thanks Pen for keeping it clean lol

[@Moonfleet41]

Ayup Scott.. good to hear from you buddy... Hope all is well with the US Collective..! It was good to have a Harley back on the bench..

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Any time brother! lol

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Cheers buddy, ha ha i see why you would say that but will do my best to soldier on with the current seat coz .....dam, i love the look of it!

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Thank you to all you guys that liked our Facebook page in the last week after this video was put up! Much appreciated! RocknRolla 👊🏻💀👊🏻💀👊🏻💀

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Thanks again Del & Penny! Always great to hang out in the garage with you guys while Del makes my bike even cooler! 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad to have you over buddy... Penny still doesn't understand the Bush joke.....but im not drawing her a diagram again..!

[@sljnrice]

The Transitions great music! Oh btw, I think Del wants to install a 1200 kit on your bike to up your HP...which would make for another great video. What say you? 👍🏻

[@taingakawathompson1674]

Hey Del, I don't own or ride a motor cycle, but the simple practice of the work you do makes owning a bike that much more appealing. cheers from NZ

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, let's hope we can inspire you to take the big step and get yourself some wheels then , now you know how easy it is to look after them !

[@KingsColas]

100 times more entertaining then I expected. And I already knew it would be an interesting video. Awesome tip for temp bushings. Cheers m8

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy... i have the proper Brass bushes on the way, so when they get here, we'll swap them out and make a permanent job of them..!

[@MrAlmar07]

Nice different 'wee' video Del. Love the sportster, Amazing the difference them shocks made & the bike pedals were a cool addition as well. Cheers mate. Ride Safe, Al.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Al, good to hear from you buddy..!

[@MiG300]

You know man!!! You in your country is so blessed to have the possibilities to buy a nice bike like this! Here in Brasil, It's almost impossible to do the same for a regular workman! It's make me sad! :´( Good job, simple and effective!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Glauco, i guess the different economies around the world give us all different lives.. Penny and me work very hard for what we have, its earned hour by hour my friend, and nothing comes easy..! Take care and thankyou for your kind support.. Del.

[@ineedalaught]

I've been eyeing those shocks for my Iron as it's just a bit too tall with the new seat. Thank you for showing a comparison in height! That was very helpful!

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Yo brother, the difference in height will be much greater on an Iron as your standard shocks are something like 13.5 inches! About 2 inches more than standard 48 ones! Your iron would notice these shocks massively 👊🏻

[@ineedalaught]

I got the Burly's installed this morning! I have about 3/4" drop in the back. A bit less than what I wanted, but I can touch flat footed with knees bent instead of straight legged. It definitely feels lower and I don't bottom out on the dips anymore- wish I could say the same for the speed bumps! My stock shocks measured 11 1/4" eye to eye, btw...

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Yo buddy, cool - sounds like an improvement! What year is your Iron and did you buy it brand new? Also what seat do you have on it? Cheers

[@ineedalaught]

It's a 2015. Yep, got it new- Feb. 2016; it had 5 miles on it. I ran the stock seat for the first 1000mi and then bought the Badlander 2-up. It's a good seat, but it still murders my tailbone after about 75mi. I had the same setup on my 2007 XL883L and could run a straight 600-700mi without any pain, so I'm thinking that putting forward controls on this one will remedy my butthurt! LOL! So much to do... so much to do... I'm loving those pipes, btw! I was looking at mine, and it looks like Harley welded the crossover tube to both exhaust pipes. No big deal, though- there's a ton of options for new pipes out there. And thanks to Delboy, I think I can confidently get them wrapped up myself!

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Hi again mate, your stock shocks should of been 13.5 inches on a 2015 Iron. Now you've gone to 10.5 inches. You should be noticing a 3 inch drop. That's why I'm surprised you only got 3/4 inch drop. Also if it was your goal to have a comfier ride these Burly Slammers might not be your answer. They are a way stiffer shock with much less travel. As well as the height of your seat making a difference to how well you can get your feet on the floor the width of it plays just as big a part too. I have the Biltwell Sporty-8 which is very narrow. I don't know if you are looking to get your feet on the ground better but if you are, then this seat will probably help with that! As you know, it's a piece of cake to swap seats so when you need a 2-up ride you can throw your badlander back on. Take it easy mate, sorry if I haven't told you anything you already knew!

[@bigalb8935]

Always learn something from Del kool videos feels like one of the guys need you up here in yonkers NY

[@jamievandalen]

One of my favorite artists used as the "soundtrack" on this channel. Another great video, and nice to see the fresh faces popping in lately.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Jamie, it was v-cool to have a Real Rockstar in the garage..!

[@02bigkev]

Great vid, love the bottle opener idea. Lol. The Harley looks so much better lower at the rear. Great music too. RSM8

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Cheers buddy! If you ever need a bottle opening you know where to come! Lol 👊🏻

[@robbiegwinn]

cool....like the decal on the rear fender and the tires.

[@donsvideos1985]

I'd be willing to bet those "temp" bushings will last the life of that bike.. Good job as usual!

[@springy-2112]

nice job you three !! enjoyed that very much nice to see Karlos at the garage hope he made it back to "snug bush " city limits OK on the low rider! love to all xxxx

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Cheers buddy, snug bush city limits? I prefer to be well within the limits lol

[@Moonfleet41]

Great to have a celebrity superstar Rock god in the garage with us.... we are NOT worthy..! Alice Cooper called while we were filming,,, Penny told him to call back, we were busy..!

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Ahhh mate, you should have said! He was calling to drop my private jet off i leant him! LOL

[@Moonfleet41]

Well i guess he's a bit past his prime these days, i mean, having to borrow a jet... how cheap is that.. what a lag. ! Some bloke called Paul Gadd also phoned right after you made the tight bush comment... but Penny just put the phone down..! cant think why..!

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

down his throat I hope brother!

[@RenchRanch]

Excellent video. Almost bought a Forty-Eight Sporty. Was saving up for one back in 2014 then Indian had to go and introduce the Scout! LOL. Still though love the 48, IMO the best looking Sporty yet. And Karlos's mods look great. Glad you didn't run into the issue we had with slamming Melly's Speedmaster. Took 3" off that bike with a Progressive lowing kit and when we went to get it off the lift it was too low! LMAO! Had to get creative with some spare planks of wood to get the lift jack out. Cheers! BTW, Happy Birthday to Karlos! Mike & Melly

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey buddy... Having to jack the bike up to get the jammed jack out is just more cool points right..? Hope youz both well buddy..

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Cheers Mike 😎👊🏻

[@HoldSimp]

Great video Del. I will say when I first started the video, I thought you had a full length mirror in the garage or it was going to be, Welcome to Delboys garage today I have cloned myself to get more done lmao...

[@Moonfleet41]

If i could close that kind of musical talent id be there in a shot...lol

[@petergoddard1960]

Going to be doing the shocks on the 72 soon, might be the same height but using the Progressive 412s. I've already bought a used set of mid controls, which I'll be putting on possibly with a set of 6" over fork tubes. Yes, it'll change the handling. I'll adapt to it. Norcal style chop baby!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Pete, that sounds radical buddy, are you gonna fit raked yokes, or just have the front lifted for the old 70's Frisco look?

[@petergoddard1960]

Moonfleet41 on this bike, it would be a front end lift, but honestly I'm more into getting an older donor bike and hardtail frame, keep the 72 pretty much stock to retain value, then move it on when the chop build is done.

[@Moonfleet41]

You wouldn't use the 72 as a donor then..?

[@Niamhcotts]

Love that song del, and to see the face behind the voice was cool. Rock'n'roll smiley hand thingy.

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Cheers buddy 👊🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

"Horned hand" if you dont mind lol.... !!

[@byronand5]

Hey Mate, As a drummer I can verify, we don't tell time... we MAKE time! :) Cool bike and episode! Nice work as always. Hi to Penny!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Byron.. you are so right, it was a lame Drummer joke, we all know the Drummer is the Engine Room of any band..! Any news in the Dyna yet buddy?.

[@byronand5]

No news on my Dyna. In a big metropolitan area like the San Francisco Bay Area there's little hope to recover her. The thieves cased her, then planned, scheduled, and executed the theft in the middle of the night. They cut through the beefy padlock on the rear disk like butter. All very professional and evil! She's probably stripped and shipped to Costa Rica or somewhere by now. After a few weeks the insurance company will process the claim and a few weeks later I'll receive a $payment check for @ HALF of what she's worth. It's not a tragedy and I'm not crying about it, but it's a sad situation, and all-too-common, unfortunately. Thanks for asking! All the best to you and Penny!

[@Moonfleet41]

Such a shame indeed, sadly this kind of crime has almost been decriminalized into a simple admin task for all conserved.. Even if you had a top of the line tracker and could pin point the bike....it'd be up to you to go get it.. and the kind of people who do this aren't a pushover when you arrive to collect...! I guess in the end, there is no easy solution... its no different here, i made this video a while back.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKbMqIx9a92Up8U Dont know if it will help to know we have it just as bad buddy... Thinkin of you.. Del.

[@byronand5]

Thanks Del, I watched your theft video. Yes, theft and under-insurance is a problem here in the US also. And you're right about the scum who steal people's bikes... they're heartless and they aren't pushovers! Most likely, here in the US, they're armed and dangerous gang members.

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

But can you KEEP time? Just kidding mate! Del told me about you and your situation just before we did this video. Really sorry to hear what happened mate. Scumbags! Hope your insurance company play nice and you get something else you love 👊🏻

[@terryandteresa]

Your a very thorough and skilled bike mechanic/tech. Most guys wouldn't give a second thought to that bolt issue and it will eventually weaken. Fukin Harley Davidson should not be putting out shit like that. Great video. Anza California

[@ownyourworld]

That's some good bush spacer insertion right there .

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

I like every word in this sentence but sounds better if you remove the word spacer! Try it ....

[@Moonfleet41]

Dont encourage him..!

[@MaxCavaleraification]

absolutely beautiful bike!i love the 48!i was having so much fun with my iron for 3 years!had to sell it unfortunately becouse i was just too huge for that bike :-(

[@hal2773]

Well done, Penny! Always good to maintain a professional standard; keeping dialogue civilised and the puerile school boy humour on the editing room floor; as it were. After all, we ARE British!. .... What-Ho, Carry on, Toodle pip.

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Exactly, you can imagine how this would have turned out without the lovely Penstar keeping us in check! But I have to point out no one wants extra room in the bush! Lol

[@Moonfleet41]

Had to explain that to Penny so she could ban it..! she's so innocent..lol

[@gwizz7804]

I didn't know before buying that I needed tubing to make them fit. Is there a product I could buy to compensate for the fitting difference or should I make it myself?

[@BlackHarleyRider1]

Great to see Karlos in the garage, more Transitions tracks please :)

[@ronalmon3319]

Cool vid brother....nice to see the face behind the tunes....take care my friend....hi pen.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Ron, Good to hear from you buddy.. hope life is good ,and that nasty hurricane passes you by over there...!!

[@dazdncnfusd6447]

Another awesome Sporty vid. Thanks again!

[@nlavertue]

Probably too late, but Joker Machine makes a set of claw pegs which don't require shaving the clevis. I rock them on my 48.

[@oldhead_]

So glad I stumbled on to your channel..very useful and entertaining as well..new sub..I plan on doing the same tank lift as this one..thanks..👍🏽

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks for the sub, welcome aboard mate... good luck with the install.

[@-MrRichBiker1967]

im next, slim.....im shipping my bike over to your garage, brother, from new york. would love you to do ALL my work .your an excellent mechanic!

[@edwardleniston1076]

Great video also nice to see the man with the golden voice.

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Your to kind mate! Cheers

[@glasgowharleyrider]

Good video, and great to see a fellow sicko there . All the best guys

[@americanotakuinc.9637]

Cool little mod! Now I kinda wish I had kept my 03 Sporty.

[@TheHirade]

do you have to change a thing at the sidestand due to the lower bike height?

[@Moonfleet41]

No my friend, the bike was already very low from the factory... but if you had the full height 13" shocks on some Sportster, then yes, you would have to bend, or shorten the sidestand...

[@TheHirade]

Moonfleet41 thanks! subscribed! like your channel, congrats...

[@royalad]

Hi ,, were to get latter for Harley same on the tire ?

[@gilbertsantiago2921]

My friend thanks for all yours videos !! Question !! I have a 883 iron and I love to set a 240 back tire on it !! What rims and swing arm I need and were I can get it !! Thanks

[@Moonfleet41]

Gilbert, a wheel that wide that would be impossible without surgery to your frame, and significant work to space out the drive pulley and suspension.. It's not a bolt on modification my friend.

[@gilbertsantiago2921]

Ok!! But I see some videos with the conversion !! U can check it in you tube / 240 tire swap in Harley & Davidson iron 883 !!.. I just what to know if they sell the swing arm already for that because in that video the man do the surgery .. see it by your self my friend

[@Jason-bt5cs]

Really liking the Transitions music!

[@peteshelby21]

Great video man. I don’t thing I heard if you said torque specs for installing shocks. So any idea what the torque specs are? Thanks

[@friesen07]

Waiting for the follow up on this video...I have the situation where I have a 95 Sportster and age caused one of the rear shock bolts to break when doing maintenance. Local HD dealer says the OEM bolt has been discontinued. So now I have been trying to source a used bolt or find something aftermarket. I am wondering if you could provide some insight on fabricating a permanent bushing in order to use some aftermarket run of the mill bolts?

[@Moonfleet41]

You'll still need to use the same bolts as before so the thread fits... and the bushing holes in your shocks should be the same size right?... does your nearest bolt company not keep an equivalent if you took the old broken bolt in to them.. even if you had to cut it down,,?

[@friesen07]

Well HD used a 'step' bolt for this model. A member of XLForum pointed me to a place I could buy an aftermarket copy of the OEM and I ordered a set. Still would like to see a video on how you fab your own bushing for the permanent fix. Especially since a lot of us are riding older bikes that we aren't able to find OEM parts for anymore. Love the videos

[@Moonfleet41]

On this video, you saw me slide a new bush in between the bolt and the shock mount, there is no need to fabricate this kind of thing, and nor would I do so, you can purchase these bushings from engineering companies, they just need the i/d and o/d and the length... they usually sell them in packs of 10 for a few £'s...

[@AnticGamingHUB]

loved this video, nice change to the usual build videos. keep up the great work

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy... just mixing it up where we can..!

[@estebancardenas7310]

Y la correa de transmisión?? Regulan la tensión al bajar más la moto?

[@rodrigorenno]

Amazing video as usual! Congrats!

[@rodrigorenno]

Brother, at 8:30, what is tube border thickness and diameter, please?

[@chrisbenjamin6581]

Delboy, I have some brass bushes that have an outside diameter of 16mm and inside diameter of 12mm I think they are about 10mm long. Would they be any use to you?

[@Moonfleet41]

They certainly will indeed Chris.. they will do the permanent job perfectly... this was just a temporary job to get the shocks fitted so Karlos can ride the bike and see if he wants to keep them on.... he does now, so those brass bushes will be exactly what we need... do you have an email address buddy... PM is to me and ill cover the postage...can give you a land Addy too..! cheers in advance. Del.

[@chrisbenjamin6581]

Moonfleet41 I have PM'ed you on Facebook

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Nice one Chris, that will sort me right out. Muchas Gracias!

[@Lots_Bets]

Delboy I have a iron xl883n 2016 and I’m looking at similar shocks question I have is it a 13mm hole diameter requirement for my ride to ? ...apologies in advance new to working on a Harley love the video 👍

[@chuckb452]

Pair of pedals being bought tomoz, mint idea.👍

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Good idea mate! 👊🏻

[@chuckb452]

The Transitions Thought so myself😉

[@planefloat]

Nice vid Del! I just set up my motorcycle lift yesterday. I noticed the "pancake"(?) jack you put under the frame of the Sporty. Where could I find this, and what is it called? The Sporty shop manual arrived today as per your suggestion, X-cellent!! Art

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Art, great news you're getting into it... here's the small lift i use, im not sure if you can buy them in the USA, but maybe this will inspire the right purchase... www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?x=0&y=0&productdescription=mc5908&pageindex=1&gotonode=DoProductSearch&method=mProductSearch&IndividualTypeID=&category=0&requiredresults=16

[@planefloat]

Moonfleet41 Thanks, a little checking around, I found one here: $59 shipped! It's on the way. Maine license plate shipping today.

[@rb1826]

nice looking bike, good job!

[@andrewfelcey5675]

best looking sportster I've ever seen !!!!!

[@Moonfleet41]

ill go with that.!

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Wow, cheers buddy!

[@TheJevaldez09]

Great job & look, wondering what type of exhaust he has on that bike?

[@jennylloyd1436]

Great bike, great music, Transitions rule 🤘

[@Moonfleet41]

Damn right... thanks Jenny

[@Moonfleet41]

Damn right... thanks Jenny

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Thanks buddy 👊🏻

[@one1sol]

That Sissy bar is and fender seat are sick as hell! Who makes them?

[@Moonfleet41]

Harley items buddy.

[@StreetBob-tn1ed]

been there done that god help your spine and kidneys great vid del

[@collinkelly9958]

Hey! Nice Job! Any chance of finding out what's your buddy used to cover the top forks there? Thanks

[@Moonfleet41]

They are a kit that includes the sleeves, and the caps, all in cast alloy, and black powder coated... i dont know the brand.. drop Karlos a mail direct, im sure he'll tell you where they came from..!

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

The kit is from Cult Werk! 👊🏻

[@suzuki750stu]

Great video buddy, it would be to low for me, I'd be chewing my kneecaps, looks great tho, regards Stu 👍🔧

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, lowering any vehicle is always a trade off between looks and practicality..

[@82SGN]

Cool video! what handlebars are those?

[@kenricstoklosa2096]

Hey man new subscriber from the states. I really enjoy your videos.

[@Moonfleet41]

Welcome aboard Sir..

[@karlhockenberry299]

Sportster sickness yea buddy i got it .. 2000 Sporty 1200 Custom . my ride. i love it.

[@jonathangarzon2798]

Why would you destroy what little suspension the 48 has?

[@d.fresh.750]

Great video guys...great to see a "customer" in the garage! Did ya trade labor for some new tunes?! 😅👌

[@d.fresh.750]

Sportster looked good too, when you were done...nice job Del!

[@Moonfleet41]

Karlos is a buddy... not a customer..! The day we have 'customers' in the workshop is a long way off.. and we'll be making a lot more investment before then..!

[@d.fresh.750]

That's why I put "customer", lol! 😉👌

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

He's making me clean his bikes for the foreseeable! Lol

[@calebdiamond6940]

hey Del the forward controls on 2014 iron and onwards are the same as the 72 and 48 sportster .

[@Moonfleet41]

Really?, ok, thats may mean a few more options on the accessory market if they now fit more bikes.. either way, as you can see, easy mod.!

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

The 2014 Iron and all other Irons don't have forwards they have mids buddy. My mrs has a 2015 Iron and her footpeg mounts are not the same as mine (although, they are now). If you buy forwards from Harley they come like mine were. Other suppliers may do them with the regular mount.

[@calebdiamond6940]

Yeah i know bacause i have a Iron. I ment if you get foward controls on a Iron they are the same as your 48.

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Caleb Diamond Yea you can either do the mod that Del did for mine or spend another £50 odd quid for some adapters. You would think Harley would offer them with 2 options. Most people with an Iron for instance, when they buy forwards, they do not realise there pegs will no longer fit.

[@shamindergrewal]

Awesome work on sporty, which air breather is it on the bike ?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi buddy, that was a Chinese copy of a Rough Crafts product.

[@shamindergrewal]

Super neat 👍😉

[@jhall19k45]

I freaking love this channel

[@RenchRanch]

Wondering if Karlos is still digging those shocks now that he's had them for a while. ;-) Mike

[@Moonfleet41]

Will be seeing him tommorrow, so will find out !

[@michaelcomerford5509]

Great vid

[@ipaddy]

Great video and cool bike but how come the Facebook music police did not auto kick in when you played the Transisions track

[@Moonfleet41]

The Transitions music is royalty free, not only that, the bike belongs to Karlos, lead siinger of the Transitions, so I had his permission to use it !

[@markpowell2657]

propa hugger 👍

[@fmacdonald3559]

Great video as always, have you considered doing one on a 883 to 1250 conversion? I did a time lapse as I would not be able to explain it to someone :)

[@dingo1473]

Howdy Del & Faulkner. Greetings from N.Z , I'm a few months away from the big 60 & have recently got back into riding after a 35 year absence.I got myself a "96" 883 Sportster & within a month of riding Have had the 1200 kit installed. Words cannot describe the feeling of elation I feel everytime I ride her. (thats every chance I get) Just been on a 600 km run in the weekend. The 883 was great, but having the 1200 installed is like the icing on the cake. Already had the Screamin' Eagle air filter & exhausts when I bought her. Just got the cylinders bored & bigger pistons installed.Very easily keeps up with the "Big Boys" & hits the ton with plenty to spare. Keep up the fantastic work Del, it's appreciated very much. Boots in the breeze & safe riding people.

[@fmacdonald3559]

G'day Dingo, you are not wrong ... I am already looking at different cams ... what is wrong with me

[@ad1960rag]

are you on the aus hd forums?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Faulkner, Sadly as with all the jobs we do, we need it to come up... we dont have an 883 to use as a bench bike, or the parts to use... it would take someone wanting to make that upgrade for the job to be ready to film.. happy to do it, but just dont have a subject..!!!! In the long long term, as this channel grows, we have a dream to open a proper unit, make it a three bench workshop with space for machinery and tools... then take on custom work for bikers... then video each job like its a simple fly-on-the-wall docudrama that viewers could just "eavesdrop on the daily life of a Bike custom shop".... but even with all the amazing support we get from the Patrons, we still just manage to run this garage and keep the bills paid... it will take a massive six figure investment to get that open and running....and we are saving hard, once a big enough deposit is in place... we'll have the means to go to a bank for the right loan and get things under way....... its only a pipe dream so far buddy... but it will happen in time as long as we keep working hard, and the viewers keep strong with their support..

[@Moonfleet41]

Post us up a link mate..?

[@Gpadellaro]

awesome video

[@anthonysoto29]

man i just love that song! great video one agin!

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Thanks man!

[@brandongooch5490]

Whats the thing on the rear fender i really dig it

[@Moonfleet41]

Its a random sticker from ebay i think, wasnt my bike buddy.

[@needparalegal]

Can I buy a stock 1200 and put a fat front tire on it?

[@michaelsmith1094]

How much more painful are those shorter Burly shocks.

[@Moonfleet41]

A lot less travel so harsh on pot holes and big bumps... but ok on smooth roads.. trade off for looks i guess.

[@sergedenovo4873]

What was the torque on the shocks, Del? BTW, Where did you get that manual? Can I order it? Thanks.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Buddy... as far as i remember the shock mounting bolts are about 55Lb ft or 74Nm... but ad a dab of threadlock anyway, just for good measure... and you get the manuals for Harley only from the main dealer.. no other manual even come close..!

[@sergedenovo4873]

Thanks a lot for making great videos, Del.

[@moose64]

I've rode a 48 and the stock shocks felt like rebar. These must be brutal. Did he go back yet? LOL

[@Moonfleet41]

He loves them buddy.. but is currently in the market for a Dyna, so upgrading all the time.. as you do.!

[@Cutlerylover4life1]

sweet bike!!

[@rebel_ltz]

I love this channel!

[@DukeDyson]

Proper tidy. Concept for a game show - celebrity slamming lol. Can I slam Henry Cole :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Thats not very nice, i rather like our Henry, he's a fellow Grumpy tea drinker.....whereas James Corden...now him you can slam..but only if its into the front of a train..! Then ill hold yer coat..!

[@frankdarko4132]

Whats song minute 15?

[@johnwalsh2615]

What a brilliant video del well enjoyed it and where can I get me some dragons blood haha

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha, i think Penny makes it... (but dont tell her i said that :-0)

[@CharlesSmith-ye3fv]

I Like That,🇺🇸👍,USA. TN.

[@westieBrucedavidson]

i was waiting for you to grind the clevis with your dremmel mate would have been ideal with a flexi shaft

[@DangerousHamsterpup]

You have a 25kg loss on the fighter, have you any idea of weight you put back on ?

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes buddy, its all in hand.. the last weight check was with just the tank in place, and no other bodywork... so i now have ot weigh the front Harley tank nose cone thingy... and the belly pan... then add that weight to the saved weight and make a new total...but ill finish all the bodywork (including the tail section) before i get the final new weight.... if i have even just zeroed out and added no more over the factory weight then ill be happy..

[@DangerousHamsterpup]

Moonfleet41 Makes sense ! Just spotted the figure at the beginning and thought it ca't be that now with everything bolted on... Should be under I reckon unless the tail is a beast !

[@Gpadellaro]

i have a Sportster I love the looks of it! I HATE TO RIDE IT! LOL

[@AbouzarKaboudian]

Another great one ;-)

[@wildbill8362]

ok, its been 4 years...….did he keep the Slammers on the bike, or go back???

[@Moonfleet41]

Upgraded to a Dyna mate.

[@tinks43]

(P) Nice mods & gotta love a snug bush 😉

[@Moonfleet41]

Too right budy.. Congratulations on the new delivery mate.! Hope Mum and Bub both doing well..!

[@dealwolfstriked272]

What does he think about the bike after swapping to Burley's? Looks great but the ride must be awful.

[@hellojapan5778]

I like em high. So I don't drag those pipes lol

[@worldsgonebonkers4512]

Oi! The paperboy wants his pedals back.

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

He can jog on! Lol

[@worldsgonebonkers4512]

The Transitions He'll have to now lol

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Keep him fit!

[@lisahummel7795]

Hi Del and Penny. Would those pedals for a 2001 Triumph Bonneville. Love them.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Lisa.. these particular ones would not fit as the clevis joints are different.. but you may find some on the market to fit your bike, the Bonnevilles are very well supported by the farkles market..!

[@zach099999]

Does that effect gas mileage?

[@motoedd2437]

Nice work.. cheers.haha.

[@Edmund_Squid]

So......a snug, tight, bush is what we want eh? Right. Got it.