Suzuki GSX 1400, Engine Casings Restoration !

[@AlphardAdventures]

Just wondering why you didn't drain the oil using the sump plug, it would have saved a lot of mess and prevented it covering the exhaust

[@Moonfleet41]

Why disturb the sump plug and waste another sealing washer, I can just pour it back in once the casings are re-fitted...

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

Seeing that ol' gasket brought back memories to the late 70's...we always used cereal boxes for gakets and if we were well off a smearing of that lovely smelling orange gasket sealant..😎👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Yep. happy days aye mate, making a gasket at a rally, in the rain, so you can get home, with the bike laid on it's side so we don't loose any oil!

[@wobblysauce]

Even used them for head gaskets with a layer of aluminium foil.

[@Todd66]

Whenever I use spray cans, I warm up the cans before spraying each coat. I get really good spray pattern consistency and results. Nice video, as always.

[@mickleblade]

Makes a big difference, you also get a little more paint out of the can 'cos you don't tend to run out of propellant

[@Moonfleet41]

10:13 warming the can while warming the parts !

[@Goldwing1500rider]

Never thought of it this way but always kept my paint cans indoor where it’s warm…. Winter time… full blast kerosene jet heater warm up garage before painting… ( of course heater off). Every 2 hours warm up my garage. My garage gets down 30-40 degrees in winter. 😢… few years ago… I had one paint can exploded while freezing… ( weird)

[@rudebwoy8]

Del your vids inspired a non-mechanically minded bike owner like me to get my hands greasy. Small steps but small bike mods and things like brake pad/ disc changes, fluid flushes and renewals have now whetted the appetite to do more. All in an tiny old garage like your old one brother!

[@Moonfleet41]

Wow, thank you so much for the feedback, but the credit is all yours brother, your hands did the work, all we did was light the fire under your enthusiasm, keep wrenching and have fun!

[@tonyt73oz]

Would sandblasting instead of 600 grit, work just as well for the primer stage?

[@Moonfleet41]

No Tony, Not Sandblasting, that'd be way too savage, perhaps bead blasting on a gentle setting, but the risk of getting glass beads in the engine, even just a few left over after washing could wreak havoc in the engine... so im far happier just scuffing them back by hand for peace of mind.!

[@nicholasbishop3300]

I totally understand the practical reasons behind painting the covers mate but I would rather of seen a few coats of protective clear lacer instead Great work as always Del Nick Australia

[@Moonfleet41]

It doesn't last mate, You can't key it properly if you want a shiny finish under the lacquer, a couple of season of winter salt here and you'd be doing it again.. Black like the rest of the engine, wash off and park it..lol!

[@laceandwhisky]

Hard to find a decent engine lacquer that does the job. Paint is made up of more polymers and binding agents so doesn't chip or wear as much. I use pj1 paints

[@raymondbarker2428]

i used the tough paint for the first on my zzr 1400 after watching you use it for years to spray my wheels i couldnt believe they started to corrode no primer from the factory. i used etch first i no you can use it withought it dont seem right im a pro sprayer by trade its funny old stuff to spray it goes on like dog shit reminds me of back in the day when we were using synthetic it flows out well to a nice flat finish. part of the problem it flashes of to quick by the time you've done one side your almost getting over spray on on the side you have just done on my type of wheels theres lots of nooks and crannies to get into which takes time much easier to use on a flatter surface hope you and penny are well shame we dont see her anymore fantastick name for a lady penn

[@Moonfleet41]

I'm glad it worked out for you buddy, You're right, it is a slightly different paint to the regular rattle cans, but for me they are too loose and too likely to run unless you're working in plus+30 degrees, wen i painted wheel with it, i spun them on a stand to keep them moving and able to load the paint up in one wet coat, it worked really well, and if it's under 15c also, then that does give you a lot more flash time too ! Have a great weekend mate, and thanks for your support as always.

[@neilgordon3346]

Class videos have watched most of the gsx1400 ones. Meant to be pickkng one up in march

[@Moonfleet41]

Congrats on your new bike, just in time for summer.. ride safe mate!

[@patrickdavis7815]

thanks the boys at the garage make fun of me when I use the cardboard....you the man

[@gerardcullen5131]

Love the preparation and the finish of your work Del

[@garya3056]

Great vid, Del. Your attention to detail is outstanding as always. Why is it that you look so comfortable at the sink washing up? Are you like me… the other half has us doing dishes after dinner? Ha! Hope you both are doing well. 🏍👍🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

Oh the joys of domestic bliss! Have a great week there both, keep safe and enjoy the sunshine! D&Px

[@garya3056]

@@Moonfleet41 😬✔️

[@donbrowse7980]

Great preparation as always del, looking forward to to seeing the finished job. Have a good weekend del/penny.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Don.. will do mate !

[@DiddyJaffa]

Hi, just wondering why you didn't do this before you did the oil change?

[@Moonfleet41]

I use the bike between jobs, didn't want to ride around any longer than I had to on that filthy old oil and had to wait for the paint shop slot.

[@rsbharley4766]

Nice video Del & Penny . Them casings will look sweet in black mate and we have all used cereal boxes for gaskets at some point, (if your in the older age group) LOL. Penny and you have a relaxing weekend, take care. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, you too, have a great weekend.. and yeah, shiny black engine with steel bolts should look great !

[@flibbertigibbet6200]

Hi, great video, what paint code did you use please for the covers?

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Good preparation, it'll will be a perfect result as usual. I love tose big beasts. Suzuki engines are beautiful. Nice to watch after a long weekend of Enduro riding of different tracks, spring has (finally) started. Cheers, Günter/Nürnberg

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Günter, glad you're enjoying the content, and it sounds like you have had a good weekend.

[@enduromotorradtouren]

@@Moonfleet41 Indeed, not a single drop of the bike on some gnarly terrain, hooray!

[@deangentles4966]

Hi Del lovely job mate Weekend almost here Hope you both get out for a run

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Dean, yes, we sure will, weather looks ok so why not. ! Have a good one too mate. !

[@peace_peace_z32]

スズキ油冷っぽい良い色ですね

[@outandaboutinoz]

The chain case is plastic. I'm with you, I have done the autosol before. More riding i say.

[@Jason-bt5cs]

Wondering what kind of solvent you use in your solvent tank?

[@raymondbarker2428]

i sprayed the wheels three days ago i wouldnt imagine there curred as it says on the tin after twenty four hours there dust free cant finger print them but the nail test shows there still soft.but online it says its a one coat system but the tins says over coat after half hour at twenty degress c after whacking on three to four coats they may be proper hard after a couple three weeks

[@Moonfleet41]

Just give it time to cure mate.. it's all about evaporation with rattle cans, they'll harden off in time, just be gentle handling them for the first week or so. !

[@pauldavis8421]

Another great video Del ! The GSX 1400 will will look great with new paint on them ! cant wait to see the Sportster with its new paint ! Have a great weekend !

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, looking forward to a day in the paint shop!

[@myz06rocks]

"Corrode for a pass time" :)

[@benrideout9583]

Lovely work as always mate

[@renzovc]

Great video brother ! cant wait for the final results, good move on getting everything ready to maximize paint day 🤙 btw whoever made the homemade gasket is a genius 😂🙈 stay safe guys cheers from new york 🍺🍺🍺🥳🥳🥳

[@mikehowarth6165]

Great video dell,I personally like to see the alloy casings,but I am a fine weather rider,so I understand ,yours sincerely Mike Derbyshire

[@Moonfleet41]

I wish i had that luxury to ride only in fine weather Mike... but i need my bikes to be convenient, and durable.. Thanks for watching buddy.

[@gerry9359]

Hi del great video 👍🏻. Where do you get those sanding pads from.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Gerry, commercial paint supplies company mate, come in boxes of 100.. The paint shop guys give me them.!

[@DiddyJaffa]

Thanks for replying

[@richardwhittle2302]

Always enjoy the painting videos Del🙂

[@millibarman]

Fantastic blend of your work itself, production, and commentary as always!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly Sir!

[@danmatthews5872]

Another great video Del. Made my day when you brought out a gsx1400 as I've just bought one too. Do you have plans on doing fork seals?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Dan, glad you approve... the fork seals are fine on this, but will be changing the oil, so perhaps that might help in some way!

[@danmatthews5872]

Cheers Del, look forward to it. 👍

[@nickhellen6303]

Was that the new oil you dumped? Ah well. Plenty more Dinosaurs where that came from. Meticulous preparation as always..

[@Moonfleet41]

Not "Dumped" nick.. it's going right back in the engine when im done !

[@paulwhittaker606]

As usual quality work.I enjoyed the breakfast references ie weetabix and toast. Keep up the good work my friend.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Paul, glad you enjoyed!

[@rickrogers2649]

Props to you Del for giving a well-deserved shout out to the craftsman who made the cereal box gasket. Back when working on the big trucks you couldn't hold the rig in the shop for want of a gasket so you made one. We had rolls of different gasket materials but the end result was just like a cereal box. 😁 Beautiful job on all the tedious prep work on the tins and engine covers. Big thanks to Penny for enduring all the dust and overspray to get all the details of the job. Wishing you both safe riding and a great weekend. ❤👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Ah thank you for such kind words of motivation, it makes all the difference to know it's appreciated... and you're right, Penny is a absolute diamond for helping me out and making the videos look good! Enjoy your weekend there too Rick, keep safe, D&Px

[@shaunglendinning]

A pleasure to watch as always Del! Lovely Job! Looking forward to next week when we carry on with the Harley. U&P have yourselves a wonderful weekend.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Shaun, glad you're enjoying the content... have a great weekend yourself, and take care! D&Px

[@tinks43]

Some great prep work and the camera master in tow 👏🏻 gotta love the cereal box 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Too right mate, many a cornflakes box has saved the day! Have a great weekend all there, D&Px

[@wobblysauce]

Polish and clear them thick

[@Moonfleet41]

That's only ever finite and will always corrode in the end, plus it'll look way better with black casings!

[@wobblysauce]

@@Moonfleet41 we have the other option... only let the rain wash the bike but see can only have so many rat bikes.

[@Moonfleet41]

@@wobblysauce "We can only have so many rat bikes" .. Where did you hear such nonsense Sir...lol!

[@grosbeakmc]

Hi Penny and Del. Another great video! Love the bolt maps! Great job on the prep... Looking forward to the paint. Take care, my friends. Enjoy the weekend, be well, ride safe.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks for your kind words as always buddy, we both appreciate it, have a great weekend there yourself too, ride safe, D&Px

[@tommylitchfield3450]

Penn, I couldn't help but smile at the 5:00 mark when Del was cracking the last of those TIGHT stator bolts loose and heard your sympathetic "uhmm" because you just KNEW that your hunny was about to bleed again, if that socket slipped! But Delboy escaped unscathed! Enjoy your weekend, you two!

[@springy-2112]

The previous owner was a Cereal killer! 😂 ✌️❤️🤗

[@Moonfleet41]

Budum Tsh. !

[@Butterfly07949]

Talking of tea cosys missing those hilarious q and a's and Mr Dyson 😊

[@philipparmley7288]

Preparation Preparation Preparation.....all in the Preparation. Fantastic job Del.

[@Moonfleet41]

You're not wrong buddy, thanks for your support!

[@Kalkunkuula]

very precise work and understanding of mechanics, pleasure to watch your videos, thanks.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank You!

[@andyjrichie6709]

Great touch to the bike, like you said polishing parts after a ride out, time comsuming, great video Sir, hope you are both well and have a great weekend

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing mate, a little too old to enjoy that anymore, just like to wash it off and park it in the garage! Have a great weekend too and keep safe both of you!

[@axelzanelli6475]

another well done video, Thanks Del!

[@Bimmer_e90]

Another Quality job...Love it Gr8 job

[@LS-uv9gg]

Beauty! Pretty much exactly what Paul Davis and the other folks are saying- I can just picture how lovely the 1400 parts are going to look in your signature wet look gloss black, and am most curious as to the final colour choice for the Harley.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, that's very kind... it seemed logical to take the Suzuki casings with me to the paintshop and make the most of the time there as they're always so busy these days!

[@MintyGusto]

Cracking job! And also nice to see its not just me that still makes gaskets out of cereal packets! Hope you're both well mate?

[@Moonfleet41]

You too buddy, and yeah, best makeshift gasket material ever !

[@minibikes502matter]

Excellent channel!! Always learn something when I watch. Thanks!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome buddy, appreciate your feedback!

[@thevikingsadventures]

Guess who... 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@loddude5706]

One can but admire all the patience, & give credit where credit is due, but spare a small thought for the camera, & the cobwebs & dust on it's crew. All these hours of rub-a-dub-dubness, this chore in a cloud of what was, must now warrant a fresh box of chocolates, just because, because & because. : )xx

[@Moonfleet41]

You're so right.... says Penny... where's me Thorntons lol! D&Px

[@michaelmclarney1994]

Hi Del, nice job as always. You have given me the idea to possibly completely black out my 900 Hornet. It's a black bike and I think it might look good completely black (incl fork tubes)with maybe just the red kill switch and a red spring on the mono shock to subtly break up the black. I will kick the idea around and make sure I want to keep it first. Cheers Del 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Good idea mate, do a few components at a time and spread it out so there are no large single areas of black, plenty of shiney fasteners and shiney details and it'll look great... if you go all too black, they can look a bit 'rat' when they get dirty (unless that's what you want!)

[@michaelmclarney1994]

@@Moonfleet41 thanks for the advice Del, I don't like the rat look but doing bit at a time might break things up as I will end up with different shades of black. If I go ahead with this, is it feasible to do the engine in one piece, minus the bolt on covers, with careful masking and prep?

[@SPIDERM0OSE]

Jobs a good'un. I hope you are gonna Weetabix up some gaskets n not sell out to our corporate overlords. Speaking of which, that wee Gedore Red set seems to be serving you well ?

[@Moonfleet41]

Not this time buddy, had a big order of stuff coming so I was weak and just added them to the list, too much to do at the moment to get involved!

[@SPIDERM0OSE]

@@Moonfleet41 Good lad Del, Im just after adding an o-ring for a crankcase cover plug & clutch cover gasket for my XV1100 order. Im bad that way too 😇. But I will use the corporate gasket to make many, many Weetibix gaskets, I pwomise. #BlessMeYambitsForIHaveSinned

[@johndavidjenkins763]

Penny will be wondering where the hair drier is 😊 Take care

[@howder1951]

Nice!

[@ObsessiveCarDetailer]

A hard days work Del, looking forward to the result for both bikes

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, really appreciate your support!

[@paulregner5335]

I had to consult the interwebs to find out what a "tea cosy" is (I guess I'm a stereotypical uncultured Yank). For the record, (with the right design on it) I'd not only try one on, but I'd rock one as a hat daily!

[@Moonfleet41]

Then you'd fit in very well in England Sir, many people wear far worse here!

[@alexrutterford6358]

👍

[@tomislavknezovic1]

❤💪