Project Rocket :- Zard Exhaust Renovation (1 of 2) !

[@guyfuller1369]

Those performance upgrades suggest that Trumpet was loved, but the previous owner’s circumstances changed, and so did his priorities. Happily, the bike found a perfect home. Cheers, both!

[@Moonfleet41]

I think that's a perfect appraisal of how this came about, would certainly make sense, but I'm told he bought a new version of the Rocket so perhaps he just lost interest a bit as well!

[@rsbharley4766]

Hi Del & Penny hope you had a great week and all is well. Nice video mate and excellent win with the power commander, looking forward to the tune day and the ride out as I have not ridden a Rocket 3. Have a great relaxing weekend and take care. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate, yes indeed, what a find was the power commander, a big investment for the last owner!... It'll be great to get it set up and running just right. Have a great Sunday there, take care and ride safe! D&Px

[@TwinPotMan]

Another nice job Del. I'm surprised you don't get into trouble for getting black spray on your bed sheets 🙂. I had a similar experience with a bike I bought this summer, which I found had a PCV fitted and dyno tune readout to go with the de-cat headers.

[@Moonfleet41]

Sounds like a find mate.. great when it goes that way aye..

[@johnmaltby8241]

Who's the man, wish I had your set up. Good job done with exhaust system coming on nicely. I'm bleeding brakes tomorrow on my bike suzuki gs650g. Never done it before, fitted brake pads last week. I'm learning of you 😊

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks John, glad you're enjoying the content, and good luck with your project, hope it all goes well for you!

[@nickvinten7803]

Love the Simoniz paints, use them all the time. If you’ve got the time and/or the patience 6 - 7 coats of the VHT then baked off under IR lights gives a lovely deep velvety finish. The old girl’s gonna look right pretty when finished 👌

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Nick, I went with 3 wet coats for now, not sure how it's gonna fair being red lined on the dyno, can always add coats later on, just in case it burns off... just getting the leak sealed for now.

[@randyhanlon4746]

A good indicator of how good a mechanic is, how organized his shop is. You must be a good mechanic. You are in for a thrill ride when the Rocket is dialed in. Good health.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly Sir, I've always felt that working tidy is working safe, and yes so I hear, a properly set up Rocket is a force to be reckoned with!

[@savinggracechurch4112]

Great words of wisdom. Del like Paul, I have learnt to be content whatever the circumstances. Well, the circumstances are that I am still waiting to fix the brakes on the trike, and then it's a go for the swap. Yeah, just a few little jobs on the FJ just like the rocket as that's finally finished! All the best, Del and Penny x

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks for your kind words of support Marc, we both wish you good luck with your projects... have a wonderful, blessed weekend there, D&Px

[@jerryokeeffe9886]

Good video pal, I like them bikes, look forward to see the finish look

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate 👍, just dealing with the exhaust, then it'll be off to the tuning shop!

[@johnmaltby8241]

Hi, John here. I did it,,, bled brakes today no air bubbles in all brakes. Tired brake lever and back brake for night. See how they feel tomorrow morning . Happy man 😊

[@Moonfleet41]

Great job John, im glad you got it sorted out.. !

[@killerdublin]

Del that bike is a great find and I can't wait to see it when your finished. I am looking for a project but I want to pick a bike you have done so I have a guide. Its a little harder here in Canada because a lot of the bikes you have worked on are not available here. But I am still watching out for a Hayabusa that needs some love.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate, thanks for the kind consideration, that's very nice of you... I guess the most obvious choice would, maybe, be a Sportster if you wanted to do such a bike as we spent 2yrs on that, a massive raft of videos, and right down to a bare frame re-paint, just a thought?! Good luck with whatever you choose and have fun with it!

[@richardwhittle2302]

All sounds good on the list Del and the exhaust refurb will look awesome 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Richard... yes it should make a bit improvement. 👍

[@ewanburnett3956]

Excellent news about the power commander. Can't wait to see the finished bike looks miles better than when you unveiled it spot on 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, yes i was really surprised it came out so well...! Thanks for your kind words.

[@tommylitchfield3450]

I could tell that those were fast, racing pipes by the way that you had to s-l-o-w-l-y approach them, then SNATCH 'em with the quickness while they were resting there on the lift. They never knew what hit 'em! Quick as a Timber-rattler, you are! Enjoy the weekend, D&P, and TRICK OR TREAT!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing, I reckon they're certainly gonna pass a few horse power once we get this ol' steam train on the dyno! Take care and have a wonderful weekend mate.

[@andydawson2070]

Hi Del, it's nice to have a pleasant surprise now and again. Really looking forward to your visit to the dyno. Love the Rocket.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Andy, me too, it'll be wonderful to have it all sset up and running smoothly and hopefully making a fair bit more power as well!

[@Kurlach]

What a bike Del. A bike that might’ve been passed over, with some love and skill is now looking amazing. Can’t wait to see what the dyno holds. Talk about lucking out with that PC V!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, it is a beautiful bike under a blanket of dirt and grime... just looking forward to getting out on the road on it!

[@jon7525]

The trumpet is in properly good shape - fixtures and fittings look like new…always a good sign 😎

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes indeed, in so many places it truly looks like it is a 3,500 mile bike!

[@arnybarmy]

And that's why a sandblaster is a good addition to a workshop - a superb finish!

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure is mate, cleaned off the pipes in short fashion!

[@wobblysauce]

and a time saver.

[@pauljai7151]

I’ve found PJ1 the best for down pipes/exhausts. Still no match for a proper ceramic coating but a nice cheaper alternative that will need re-doing annually. Also, I don’t think there is any need for a PC5, as I said previously TUNE ECU is all you need. You would be able to search for a map that has already been developed for air filter/exhaust and just upload it. I’d love a rocket!!

[@kerm9807]

Another great video mate🤩

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks 👍

[@rataeaquila914]

A positive start to turning this cruiser round! Nice treasure trove if tuner can use it. Oh, damn good buy! 😮❤✌

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes indeed.. lots of potential with that.. just got to refit the exhaust and we're ready to go to the Dyno !

[@AshleyJohnson-j2hno]

Hay Del been a supporter for many years for a question to ask wonder if he could answer aluminium rear sets ( silver factory what is the best way to paint these in Matt black? I know Eloise got a lot of oil embedded in them so it’s easy to get a reaction with powder coating how would you do this? And what materials would you use? Keep the good work up mate glad to see you very fit again.

[@ObsessiveCarDetailer]

What a find, If the previous owner sees your videos he will be split between, "its found a great home" & "wish I still had it".

[@Moonfleet41]

I imagine he may, it was stored for the last 3 years, and still it's not too bad and coming along nicely.. just a little elbow grease aye !

[@paulradcliffe2391]

Nice one Del 👍 Am I right to assume that after fitting an aftermarket exhaust, the bike will possibly need a re-map 🤔 Any advice is much appreciated 👍 Keep up the brilliant work Del 'n' Pen 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Well the clear evidence of the Power Commander means it has already had a re-map of some kind, not sure what until we get it plugged in.. but yes, any aftermarket exhuast can benefit from a custom fuel map to get the best from it. All will become clear on Dyno day.!!

[@thewiltshirerider01]

Nice job, made it look so easy .

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate 👍

[@enduromotorradtouren]

That PC5 was a suprise find, mate. Looking forward to restoring that neglected Rocket 3, Günter/Nürnberg

[@herbiesgarage681]

I'm interested to see the performance of this bike. I've seen a few of these bikes around and have been interested in them for a while. Nice job as always!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, me too, I think with a bike like this the big numbers and the performance is what it's all about, looking forward to getting it all sealed up and over to the dyno!

[@davidashton9580]

😊 LOOKING GOOD 😊

[@Goldwing1500rider]

I was looking up the rocket. 3, was amazed by its specifications. It's amazing. What year is yours? I dunno if I missed that part. I didn't think triumph build that kind. That's something!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi there, yes indeed it is a bit amazing, such big numbers in many ways... the bike is 2012, as I mentioned in the intro video to the project and a full review of the bike and it's condition and the years of lay up it's had, truly a great find!

[@Goldwing1500rider]

@@Moonfleet41It certainly is a great find!! Looking forward to your project.

[@cpuuk]

That extra care you took with penetrating oil paid off.

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing mate, just let is soak for long enough and anything will come off!

[@myz06rocks]

I think the light is shining brighter on the reason for the bike running less than optimal. If I was buying a bike familiar to me I’d share your enthusiasm for the PC5 but conversely, I’m not a fan as much when the bike is a stranger. Hope the tuner can identify the cause.

[@Moonfleet41]

I totally agree, im sure there will be lots of room for improvements..!

[@wattie1050]

Coming along nicely got to love the rocket 👍👍great work

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate 👍, looking forward to getting out on it!

[@vigneshnarasimhan8331]

Really excited for this one, great videos as always Del 👍👍 Do the new Rocket 3’s exhaust headers nuts fit this? Those just look a tiny bit prettier than these.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, not so sure on the nuts, can't say ive looked that close.. these are fine though, a certain improvement over what was there aye ..lol!

[@grosbeakmc]

Hi Del and Penny - great video! Nice work with the exhaust. You mentioned a massive leak - will you deal with that in the next video? Take care, dear friends. Be well, ride safe.

[@Moonfleet41]

If you noticed the wihte sealant on the pipe.. on the bottom pipe and inside the collector.. Now that's removed and cleaned out, once i assemble it all with some heat proof silicon it will be fully gas tight this time.. (and it'll look good too. ! Take care mate, and have a great weekend. D&Px

[@TheNintendoFanBoy01]

Hey Something I am curious about that you didn't mention in your Motorcycle lift video (unless I missed it) are they (the lifts) dyna-bolted into the ground? I am very interested in knowing... If so why? If not why not?

[@rickrogers2649]

Cool little Easter egg you found behind the side cover. Loving the field trips with this mini project. First the detail shop and now the dyno. Thank you both for taking us along to see things many of us would never see otherwise. The pipes came out great. Cheers and a nice weekend D&P. ❤👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Rick, thank you so much for your kind words... as soon as we saw this bike we knew it'd be a fun journey and we had the opportunity to highlight some of the amazing people that can help you keep your bike in top condition, physically and mechanically... Have a great weekend there, keep safe, D&Px

[@tinks43]

Nice job & hopefully a tweak on the PC will solve the stutter. With them hanging there reminds me of tubular bells.

[@Moonfleet41]

I hope so too mate... with the PC5 there is lots of ability to create a complete custom fuel map and get the best form the fuel injection.

[@swissteam777]

Love the $500 gift fuel manager under the side panel 🙂 Nice to have a socket for removing the fuel sensor. Homemade or purchased?

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, happy days aye..!

[@geneahart5607]

Nice work Del, looks good.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks 👍

[@ironlionmotorcycles]

Just so you know, I've got a Viking 3 into 1 exhaust (full system), plus airbox delete and triple K&N's on the throttle bodies on my 2014 Roadster, I had it dyno'd direct to ECU (no piggy back module) and got 169 rwhp and 167 ft lbs of rw torque.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks for sharing mate... it seems they have huge potential!

[@Moonfleet41]

Just as a thought mate, and as a comparison for when we get our dyno results chart, have you got a read out of those figures on a chart? I'd be interested to see what your set up is making right across the rev range, specially low down as sometimes top end figures can come at the cost of bottom end figures, so it'd be interested to see if, if you have one, perhaps you could email a shot of it (if you'd be willing to) as your numbers sound very impressive.

[@ironlionmotorcycles]

@@Moonfleet41 Del, of course mate, just send across your email and I'll forward it over. It was done by Steve Jordan at Steve Jordan Motorcycles in Great Bookham.

[@ironlionmotorcycles]

@@Moonfleet41 there's a couple of people on the Rocket forums on Facebook who have put TTS superchargers on these and gotten well over 300hp, so provided I find a rich uncle I never knew I had who would be happy to offload a spare ten grand on me, I wouldn't mind doing that! 😂

[@Moonfleet41]

@@ironlionmotorcycles Ah thanks mate, that's really kind and thanks for coming back to me so soon, email is: [e-mail] Many thanks in advance, I'll drop you a line back this afternoon as just off to work!

[@jimmyjimjim3054]

The newest versions are really nice!

[@johnk7814]

They look better now for sure, did'nt see you repair the leak did you weld it?

[@Moonfleet41]

The air leak was on the joint where it was assembled, so when I reassemble it, I'll seal that joint properly, it wasn't a split or anything!

[@loddude5706]

New front tyre, yes. New rear? - after dyno-man + PC & Del's wrist have turned the old one into soot, yes. (Don't film directly behind his first 'take-off' Pen, this beast will likely spray tarmac at you, in chunks! : )xx

[@Moonfleet41]

You're not joking mate!... I reckon it's gonna be a bit of an animal!

[@loddude5706]

@@Moonfleet41 At least it's got some decent horns to hang on to! : )

[@walcrow7319]

Del....Order a SpaceX suit from Elon. You're gonna' need it when that Rocketship takes off......the exhaust is _ad _ss looking for sure.

[@Moonfleet41]

Now that's a good plan!... I'm still looking round the bike for.a button that says 'Warp factor 9 Mr Sulu' lol So good to have you along on this journey, have a wonderful weekend, D&Px

[@kevinshelley2803]

Very wise words at the start, having lived both ends of the spectrum.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, just a little thought for the day!

[@howder1951]

😀

[@LoneAmigo17]

Del did you not say the exhaust had a leak what you doing to sort it out

[@Moonfleet41]

The leak was on one of the three slip joints between the header pipes and the collector, it wasn't fully inserted at the correct angle and someone had tried to fill the gap with crusty paste, so when I reassemble it (once it's fully dry), some soft heat-proof silicone sealant, and assemble it correctly, will make sure it's totally sealed!

[@PaydayGabeBCNV]

Curious Dell,, did you see Any anomalies at the header flanges and associated pipes that could cause the leak?

[@Moonfleet41]

It was the front header leaking at the first joint.. as i showed, nowt form the flanges or oyu'd hear the 'tick' right away.. it'll be all sealed up once i put it back together.. !

[@nounoufriend1442]

You need to delete O2 senser if fitting Power commander as the ECU will just undo anything power commander does to fueling if its reading O2 senser

[@knightpunk8385]

Put Dunlop mutant tyres tires on it

[@Moonfleet41]

Not available in 240

[@chrischristofis8501]

Been said many times, but Del really does do good work! 👏

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Chris, you're too kind!

[@나른한오후-k4j]

You're so cool, I'm jealous ~ You're so cool, I'm jealous 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉