Harley Sportster 1200, Full Tear Down, (Day 1)

[@LS-uv9gg]

Whoa, between the 1200 upgrade, the removal of 90 lbs of metal bracketry, gubbins, and 10 lbs of dirt and grime, you've probaby tripled the power to weight ratio, hahaha! Most excellent :D

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, it'll be even better when I get the grinder out and start lopping bits off the frame!

[@richardwhittle2302]

It says something for the channel when you enjoy watching a bike being taken to bits 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, glad you're enjoying it.

[@kritiko]

Cheers mate! Your a live service shop manual 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

No problem 👍

[@peterchilton9700]

Enjoying watching someone else tearing a bike down, love it. I've just finished one but I'm already looking for another. It's addictive! Have fun as we certainly don't do it for the money.

[@Moonfleet41]

You said that right! It's a constant drain on finances, but you've got to spend your money somewhere I guess, and I'm not a fan of gardening!!

[@geoffozevans4500]

Lookup forward to the new creation, it'll be a cracking build for sure. All the best & hi to PP x 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Geoff,👍, glad you're enjoying ti mate, it's a great fun project for sure.

[@raydouglas5896]

Love watching you work, so therapeutic.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much Ray!

[@adeaegus]

Truly a democracy of hand tools... I think I saw every brand you use. 😎Great video!

[@nigelbush7255]

Who would have thought that stripping down a bike would be soooo therapeutic , but it is .keep up the great work both of you.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Nigel, glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikeopenshaw9128]

She's coming apart nicely for a bike of her age mate - no skinned knuckles or swearing always a good thing aye? Great work all round guys - so looking forward to watching this project evolve - many thanks x

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Mike, 'skinned knuckles and swearing is just ineptitude and impatience, no place for that in a garage in my view, take your time and enjoy the journey, and every setback, stuck bolt or snapped thread is a mini adventure..! Glad you're enjoying the build, take care and thank you for your support. D&Px

[@jaybar417]

A long while back I asked you about starter bikes and first time bikes, you replied with some good advice and knowledge as usual. I have to tell you, this bike is what I chose! Way to keep me hooked.

[@Moonfleet41]

Awesome, ..Glad to help mate!

[@jmichaelsed]

Always something so relaxing about a bike teardown ;)

[@Moonfleet41]

You got that right Jon, thanks mate.

[@lukeb4582]

Long day at work and what better way to unwind than a new episode of Delboy’s Garage! Lovely video as always, looking healthy and well my friend, keep it up!! Nice tear down, appeared you didn’t come across any issues, rounded nuts etc, absolutely loving this series! Excited to see what you decide to do with it, oh and I’ve got to get myself one of them ratchet screwdriver you’ve been using, Warmest regards to the both of you as always, Luke x

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks so much Luke, it's good to hear from you buddy, and we're really glad you're enjoying the project.. ive challenged myself to getting the bike down to a bare frame in 4 days... should be doable and the way it's going so far it's a joy to work on.. Thank you so much again for your support and keep safe. D&Px

[@haroldwiser2641]

Hours of work and years of experience compressed into a 13 minute video. Incredible!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Harold, it's an enjoyable project, great to bring all the experience to bear...

[@ThisIsQsDad]

I'm so behind and have a lot of catching up to do with your videos. I can't get my mind to understand why it's so satisfying to watch you tear a bike down. Amazing, Del! Shoutout from South Africa!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Hloma, Howzit, good to hear form you again and thank you so much for your support.

[@softailfun]

So….. here we go! Let’s see what’s in Del’s mind for this one lol.🤟🏻

[@rsbharley4766]

Nice video Del & Penny. How fast it all comes a part and how slow it all goes back together, all the fun of a build LOL. Great job mate, looking forward to seeing it all come together. Penny and you have a great and safe week. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate👍, sure thing, i set myself a 4 day timetable to get it down to a bare frame... should be doable i reckon.!

[@springy-2112]

Yep !🤗 Peace and love to you Db &Pp👍🏻☮❤

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers brother, great to hear from you as always, have a great week, D&Px

[@TechnMoto]

Brother I envy you- wish I could afford a lift lol. Watching you dismantle this bike reminds my of my own project that I'm doing now. Only difference is your much faster at this than I am. Any how looking forward to the end result. Take care Del and Penny.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks so much Mike, and you're right, a lift will change your life, they're actually a lot cheaper for you guys there with the wonders of Harbor Freight, and although it's an investment, it's one you'd never regret! Thanks for your kind support, it's always good to hear from you... good luck with your strip down, I'm following every one...

[@enduromotorradtouren]

I like stripping bikes more than rebuilding them ;-) Trouble is storage und refinding things. Your second oil change looked a lot better. That engine should be a peach. Have a great weekend together, Günter from Nürnberg/Germany (offroad riding with the venerable Transalp 600)

[@Moonfleet41]

Good to hear from you Günter, sounds like you have a great weekend planned... thank you for your kind support of our Channel... ride safe!

[@enduromotorradtouren]

@@Moonfleet41 Thanks, Del. Transalp time was great on the first summer weekend. Tuono time is postponed, since it started raining and we have lots of yellow stuff on the roads - too slippery. Tomorrow will be better. But now I have to watch your weekend video with a cuppa. Cheers, Günter

[@donniebraham6156]

Awesome thanks so much for all your knowledge and videos, it’s a lot of work thank you. 😊 Don WV

[@1RiverWalker]

Funny, I don’t own a H-D and probably never will but there was something fascinating about watching you rebuild this one. It really is a great project bike! Looking forward to seeing the final results.

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it mate!

[@renzovc]

Great therapy brother !!! I find the teardown of a bike to be so relaxing 💪👍 maybe im just weird 😂 Keep up the great work ! this project is really awesome 👏 stay safe guys cheers from new york 🥂🥂🥂🍺🍺

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for your kind words, as ever, brother... it is therapeutic to take something apart, specially after two decades on the road... have a great week both, keep safe, D&Px

[@jasonshortphd]

Very cool. Can't wait to see what you do with the bike.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Jason. 👍 Glad you're enjoying it.

[@clark7169]

Wish I could shed weight as quick as the Harley 😉 fascinating to watch the organised way you perform the teardown. I have a feeling we are in for a transformation treat. Great job indeed sir. 🇸🇪🇬🇧😊👋🏻☘️

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Paul, I really want to get involved in this one, I've a loose idea of the style, nothing fixed yet, but above all else it needs to be a fun bike to ride, so a hardtail is out for sure lol Have a great week and thanks for your support as ever.

[@nicholasbishop3300]

Very satisfying isn't it getting down to nit gritty of disassembly Great work mate Nick Australia

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure is Nick, given myself 4 days as a challenge down to a bare frame... should be do-able, so boots on, sleeves up, let's get on with it!

[@rickrogers2649]

Del, you're going to be able to take that bike apart and put it back together in your sleep💤 and do it better than the rest of us could when fully awake. 😁 Another epic video in an epic series. Thank you Del and Penney ! 👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Rick, I challenged myself to getting it down to a bare frame in 4 days, should be possible, so head down and pedal! Glad to hear you're enjoying this project, thanks for watching, D&Px

[@bernardlesperance742]

What a shame to drain all that clean oil ! LOL. Thanks for this vid, very instructional.

[@Moonfleet41]

You're welcome!

[@nigelhicks6457]

Amazed by the rust and crud you all seem to get on bikes over there.

[@Moonfleet41]

The joys of a wet climate.

[@virgilastacy5281]

Sounds awesome

[@coloradokid1346]

Awesome video Del. You and Penny showed some areas that were pretty well corroded and rusted. Big job here.

[@Moonfleet41]

Stick with it buddy, the corrosion gets a lot worse yet lol! but all part of the fun of a project i guess. !

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

Great lump to start off with now. Like the way film, edit and present your vids on this amazing channel. I think you're doing so well after your health scare Del. Onwards and upwards.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, that's very kind, onwards indeed. Looking forward to the project progress..

[@grosbeakmc]

Great video, Del and Penny. Quite an undertaking and looking forward to seeing where it goes. Thanks for sharing - take care!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks so much mate. Glad you're enjoying it !

[@erikmhartley]

video notification just made my day. LETS GOOO

[@markhowlett8070]

Thank you sir I enjoy watching your videos so much I have just got my own bike table to start doing little jobs on my bike. So I may be asking a question or two.

[@MintyGusto]

Now the real fun begins! Interested to see what you do with the bike looks wise! Knowing you, will be bloody stunning when it's done!

[@Moonfleet41]

Why thank you kindly sir..!

[@roberthambly9926]

By the way you're an amazing mechanic thanks for all you do!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much Robert.

[@aaronhughes4724]

Agree with Robert, dont take your bike to a garage and pay through the nose for some shoddy work. Do it at home and save some cash. Thanks Del and Penny for saving us a fortune. Just did my fork alignment using you video now it steers nice and straight. A few quid saved, thanks Del

[@Moonfleet41]

@@aaronhughes4724 Most welcome Aaron, thank you for your support mate..

[@ObsessiveCarDetailer]

Im glad you know what your doing Del because I would have a load of nuts left over🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Moonfleet41]

Who says i didn't...lol!

[@allanmason7544]

nice work del cant wait for the next one thank you

[@tinks43]

A good start & great camera angles Pen! Nice work.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much mate 😀, and PP says Hi and Thanks too, have a great week, catcha soon!

[@garymccaughey691]

Definitely my favourite build of the last few. Remember, It can be any colour at all....... As long as its black.

[@Moonfleet41]

You make me proud.!

[@benthillerup]

Cant wait to see the end result😎

[@Moonfleet41]

Long term project mate, lot's to do.! thanks four your support.

[@michaellizbrown1865]

I hope you have a good memory Delboy lol

[@richardhartley7094]

I can see a bobber on the horizon!!!!😎👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Keep looking buddy..!

[@richardrussell500]

Clearly you have done this a few times... Great video :-)

[@johnperniciaro1126]

Thanks for the tip. I wasn't able to hear the specific brand of tire you mentioned. TY

[@vvevvevvvv]

Quite rusty Harley, but fixable! Amazing job!

[@mugwump6885]

You havent seen a rusty harley, this bike loks good for its age.

[@carlosjorbel5592]

Maravilha de Motorzão. Parabéns . Dedicação e Conhecimento.

[@arnybarmy]

A very interesting film D & P. It makes me nervous though - I'm certain I would have several bolts/clips over if I tried to reassemble the beast! Looking forward to seeing how it looks at the end!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it, it's a simple bike and not complicated.. once i get it stripped back to a bare frame i can start with the creative rebuild.

[@loddude5706]

Dorset-Harleys-R-Us. 'Sorry Del, we sent you the wrong bike - that one belongs to a track fitter at the tank museum, (the big one who married Vicky Pollard) Assume you won't have started on it yet, so I'll send them round with yours, sorry' : )xx

[@Moonfleet41]

Too late buddy.. it's pretty much all in boxes already..lol!

[@loddude5706]

Penny, a quick 20 sec edit to 'The Stripper'? (be rather ironic if it's covered by copyright : )

[@gibsoncoffman9131]

What did you do in the past that allowed you to be so knowledgeable about bikes delboy? I’d love to have as much skill as you do.

[@motordown7664]

Great video Del. I hoping for a cafe racer but no worries this is a great series.

[@dwaynecorrea9775]

WOW WOW WOW AND A WOHOOO!!!

[@masterlordking]

dang del maybe you should run a chop shop only 13min ,,,lol

[@myz06rocks]

always interesting to see how a bike you're not familiar with is put together. All those parts! Always seems a bit overwhelming at first. Looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you given what the condition of some of those components seems to be. I'll put you down for a new wire wheel hahahaha

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha, thanks buddy.. believe it or not i got a new one this week in readiness, there's a lot of ghastly corrosion that needs dealing with, and the only way to deal with a bike in this state is from the ground up.!

[@jmead6121]

wow iam fixing to remove mt tank in 15 mins from now Thanks for the Show @ 2:51 in the Removal of the tank Vent ..I was wondering vc I do have an Stopped up vent line on my 2000 - 1200 HD Thanks

[@shaunglendinning]

That must be one of the fastest tear downs I have had the privilege to watch. Appreciated as always Del.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Shaun, I've challenged myself to 4 days getting it down to a bare frame... it's fiddly at the start and getting all the wiring, plumbing and cabling out the way is a faff, but then it's just 'big chunks' and I reckon I should crack it within the 4!!

[@antonyross9957]

like meccano !

[@syedfozan1447]

Hey Del, I own a HD iron 883 (2012), every light on the cluster works, except for the neutral light (N). But what’s happening is that when I wash my bike, the neutral light (N) comes back on. Can you please explain why this is happening. Would greatly appreciate your time to answer my query, Thank You. 😃

[@maxbartholic8090]

Been awhile since commenting. Would love to you do a yamaha bolt build I think you’d kill it

[@garya3056]

This was a terrific vid, Del. I think you have reached motorcycle Zen! 😎 BTW, do you have the full history on this bike? From the looks of the taillight assembly corrosion, it appears to have been ridden year round? Not sure. In any event, I hope you both are doing well and are feeling stronger every day… take care, Mate. 🏍👍🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

Indeed it has Gary, the mileage history tells me it's been used all year round for just short trips as the mileage isn't high, but there were no gaps or lay up periods, perhaps that means commuting with invariably means all weathers. And thanks for asking, we're both doing a lot better, getting fitter and stronger every day... have a great week there! D&Px

[@garya3056]

@@Moonfleet41 gotcha… makes sense to me. And glad to hear you’re both mending well!

[@nlpx]

Tearing down goes so fast compared to putting it back together! :) By the way, are you still collecting license plates? How can i send you something?

[@Roolis77]

Hi My english is bad- what kind of upgrade you did to a clutch? You mentioned something or i misunderstood?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi there, no problem.. i removed the fragile Spring loaded damper plate, the item that some people call the 'Grenade plate' as it is prone to break up and cause serious damage to your clutch... i replaced it with two more steel plates and one extra fiber plate.. now is has more grip and will be tough and reliable. ! hope that helps you out.

[@Roolis77]

@@Moonfleet41 Cool , thanks . I will check mine also . appreciate for hint!

[@michaelbaskinmichael9862]

Can you take a sportster 1200 apart and put it on a softail frame

[@roberthambly9926]

I have a question for anyone who would like to reply. I have just purchased a Triumph Speed Master and I'm thinking of taking out the cat and putting on a new exhaust. Will I hurt the engine by doing this or help?

[@andyhesketh4023]

Should keep you going for a few months video's changing that lot and putting it bk on,been meaning to ask howz the old ticker(heart)these days hope it's working good for you

[@Moonfleet41]

Thnaks Andy, doing fine mate, keeping healthy and taking life a day at a time.

[@andyhesketh4023]

@@Moonfleet41 good to here mate take care.

[@jeffuren6942]

Hi...di didn't u recently do a major upgrade from 883 to 1200..or is this a different sportster..????

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes Jeff, on this bike!

[@jeffuren6942]

Ohhh.. I must have missed...why r u stripping down again now....????

[@Moonfleet41]

@@jeffuren6942 Not the engine this time, I'm going to pull the motor out in one piece, but I want the whole bike down to a bare frame and start from scratch, re-furbishing everything from the frame up... new wheels, new exhaust and a full repaint, plus some custom bodywork... and no point in doing all this if I don't know the engine is good (which I do now), and also I don't want to be stripping an engine to make it 1200 with a freshly painted frame... this way the motor will just be painted and put back in the bike whole.

[@roberthillman1]

No wonder Harleys are so heavy

[@Moonfleet41]

Said that right.!