Triumph Bonneville T120, Essential Accessories !!

Some modern "Farkles" to bring and Old School bike, up to date.!
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[@RobertSeawell]

This guy is great. I love how is always saying, "But you knew that..." as if I know things.

[@dozer7423]

And when you watch the video for a second time... you did indeed know that. 🤯

[@LS-uv9gg]

I know I've said this before, but I'm always amazed by how excellent your close ups are, and the sharpness of the camera focus work. One of the best on KZbin, IMHO. For me, I think I would have gone with a classic old school Napoleon style folding mirror, but maybe the younger, more hip biking crowd would find them a bit too dated, lol.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much for your very kind words on the productions, we do work incredibly hard to capture the right moments and clarity, and it does involve an awful lot of post-production work, so we are both extremely grateful for your recognising this, it's much appreciated.

[@helpigotaquestion]

I don’t know crap brother. I for one appreciate when you take the time to talk about the things you find as common sense.

[@Moonfleet41]

Just sharing a little basic know how in case it can help anyone!

[@Genie1610]

Well done, good video. Clear and smart comments.... Keep em coming

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks, will do!

[@hollowell427]

I would have flipped the bar end mirrors down but thats just me. I'm not there so i don't know if they would fit without hitting the tank.Still looks good though. 👍

[@Screamifyoumeanit]

I had that thought too.

[@playnicebegoodtoothers6944]

I just purchased my first bike a T120. These videos and your advice are a godsend! Thank you!

[@Moonfleet41]

Most Welcome Greg, and congratulations on your beautiful new bike,. enjoy every mile my friend, and ride safe. !

[@neilgrandy338]

This is the best video on modifying a bike I've seen....really well done. I am confident I can do some of these items myself after seeing the close-ups and the detailed descriptions. cheers from Canada.

[@Moonfleet41]

Than you for your kind words Neil, we're really glad you enjoy the content and it's good to hear that it can help you. Good luck and ride safe sir.. Del.

[@peterhobbs7609]

Love the care and attention that you put into your videos, great to watch

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you. I appreciate that!

[@hogfest5047]

i love this guy even though we know he's a genius mechanic he's humble enough to think, i dont want to come across as a know it all .

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, you're very kind.

[@alanpaterson5395]

I’m liking this wee series of vids Del. Shows how easy it is to personalise your bike for those of us who maybe don’t have access to a welding machine or fabrication equipment. You can still do a nice job with bolt on parts and make the bike your own.

[@Moonfleet41]

Totally agree Alan, you're dead right, there's nothing wrong with a bolt on project, use the right parts and you will, indeed, improve the quality of your bike no end... great to hear from you, have a wonderful weekend, D&Px

[@SurreyRider]

Nice video series on the Triumph. I must say for a used bike its absolutely spotless. No rust, dirt, stuck fasteners. Im really impressed with the look achieved by those few blingy bits. I totally agree with the smaller mirrors the bar ends didnt look as good in my opinion. I bet Penny is very pleased with her trusty Bonneville. Stay safe guys all the best SR

[@broombroom8529]

Love these videos. Thank you for showing and teaching.

[@geneahart5607]

Nice work Del and Penny!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly

[@joynalmotin8427]

Just subscribed . Love your channel . Brilliant info. I’m thinking of getting a T120 black soon. Can’t wait 😝

[@greatkingrat]

At first I thought that bar end mirrors were stupid…why would you want something that makes your bike wider, especially when you filter to and from work every day. But now I see that they are the solution to constantly seeing your elbows when riding a bike. :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes mate, they are a trade off and you'll soon get accustomed to the extrawidth when filtering!

[@MiG300]

No matter how the information look like obvious, when you give it, it become precious! Keep saying, please!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Glauco, great to hear from you, thanks for your kind words... have a wonderful weekend, and keep in touch!

[@nightster6378]

Hang the bar end mirrors under the bars and use only the RH side, elbow gone, as your looking past your waste, it's amazing how quickly you get used to it and it looks so much better, I been doing it on Harleys and Triumphs for decades, long before Harley did it on their 48 which I have now to play on though I do use both on the RK when I go somewhere.

[@christophermcreynolds6001]

Good accessories great video

[@getoffmygrass6974]

Looks great Del! Keep up the great work 🍻

[@stevie5141]

Well they say you learn something new every day, and I did.. the clutch cable slackness 👍🏻 .. cheers Del, brilliant stuff as always..

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing buddy, always make sure there's a tiny bit of free play in the cable, it just ensures that your clutch is fully engaged when you let the lever out.

[@wingandhog]

I ride a Harley Electra Glide and a Honda GoldWing GL1800. I went to the Triumph dealership yesterday. I am seriously considering buying a T-120. They are simplistically stunning.

[@EdgeDynamicsEnglishRazors]

Great tips today thanks.. :)

[@robertlumsden942]

i think the last mirrors you put on were perfect. That bike has such good lines. exhaust looks so good. really enhances the look. i think you got it man.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Robert, that's very kind, there's a world of aftermarket choices, so glad you enjoyed watching, have a great Sunday, and stay safe there!

[@TheXpanama1]

Nice job and beautiful bike!

[@fader2701]

Thanks for the video.

[@richardlewin9282]

Nicely done sir

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly!

[@cbsakias]

Nice bike!

[@myz06rocks]

AHHH... did everything completely right yesterday on installing by cable but off to the garage to point the gap down HAHA great timing Del

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers buddy, glad it helped, and yes indeed, always keep the gap downwards! Hope you're keeping safe there, D&Px

[@Matt-ob3sn]

Bang on usual del cheers looking forward to your next instalment because I’m thinking about changing the forks on my bike

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Matthew, that's cool, next video up will be a great upgrade on the forks, not changing them, just new internals, you'll see, I hope it gives you some direction!

[@bazookabharath]

The most gentlemanly and therapeutic motorcycle channel.... thank you for your videos

[@aditya78]

I just loved the attention to detail.. the way you care for the tools as much as the bike itself. Enjoyed this video, however I prefer the factory mirrors on my Bonneville SE (A3 in some markets as it's called). I'm also concerned about damaging the bar end mirrors as other motorists filter through traffic. Great video, all the best to you and a happy new year 👍

[@rorystibbs5164]

Great looking bike mate

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Just about to fit a lot of this stuff on my channel too.... for my T120 Black, plus tail tidy and pipes! So easy to work on these bikes :)

[@jaimiepeeters7796]

Great content, great quality video and audio ;) I’m a fan.

[@Broken_Arrow58]

I'm with you on the exhaust upgrade and bash plate but not so much on the levers nor the mirrors. Appreciate the torque wrench tip. Going to check mine shortly.

[@ItsTomJoe]

Wow, I'm instantly hooked by your way of you showing and explaining us stuff from the garage. Very pleasant manner. You probably already knew that, but I mention it anyway =D

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Marc, thats very kind of you to say, i really appreciate the feedback.

[@richardpearson4248]

Fantastic video del really looking forward to next one stay safe 🇬🇧👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Richard, glad you enjoyed... keep safe there, and have a great weekend!

[@allenhuling598]

Yep, I liked all these upgrades! Bike's looking sharp!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Allen, good to hear from you, thank you for your kind words, hope life is good... the dark months are coming I guess, when does it start to batten down for you over there? Imagine it's not long now? Take care and ride safe, D&Px

[@allenhuling598]

@@Moonfleet41 Yeah, the Fall storms are coming thru now leaving very few days to ride...and the darkness! Normally too icy to ride much past the third week in Oct, but enjoying the bits I can! Cheers, and ride safe!

[@Moonfleet41]

@@allenhuling598 So close already, my what happened to the summer.!!!! Take care when you do get out, and keep warn buddy.. D&Px

[@chrispayne1029]

Great Video bike is looking great Del 👏👏👌🏻👍

[@ownyourworld]

I didn’t know that about clutch cable adjustment ( well I did but wasn’t clear ) so thank you Del Boy 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome buddy, glad it helped!

[@davejohnson2051]

Great vid Del, excellent camera angles so you can see exactly which bolt you are taking out, im looking forward to the next one

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Dave, great that you appreciate it 👍

[@paulharrison8155]

The removal of the Cat leaves a nice place to store a Pastie or two

[@Moonfleet41]

Brilliant and nicely warmed for when you arrive at work!

[@olddudeonaducati3153]

Excellent video as always sir, looking into the triumph speed twin as my next bike in the future. My monster 821 with over 33,000 miles sits in my garage with a cover on it 😑 due to major service needs but this pandemic has cost me my job as a window washer in NYC since March so its persons like yourself that keep me going. Thanks so much from across the pond.

[@Moonfleet41]

Good evening David, good to hear from you Sir, and we are so sorry to hear the terrible news about your job... what a crippling blow on top of all the health worries and we hear on the news that NYC has been hit really bad by the Covid bug, so we hope above everything else, that you and your family are safe and well? It's great to hear that you're interested in a Triumph, will you trade the Ducati in? They're a premium bike, so I iimagine you'd get a great price, regardless of service schedule... if you do for the Triumph, and you are able to test ride them, then check the Speed Twin against the T120, they're a slightly different engine, the T120 has a heavier flywheel for more low down torque, which is a big advantage in town... you can keep the revs low, and ride the torque surge, the Speed Twin is more revvy and a bit more 'hooligan'... so maybe try them both and see which one appeals. Thank you for your kind message and weboth wish you much success going forward, keep safe and keep in touch, we'd love to hear from you any time, all the very best, Del & Pennyx

[@gerry9359]

Just watched part 2 and I loved the mirror change Del. I am thinking of upgrading my Tiger one's now Stay safe Mate

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes mate, even a small change, like mirrors, can make a big difference! Have a great Sunday, stay safe there.

[@k.sjones9139]

Great video as always.

[@coloradokid1346]

Del, Once I saw you lean back with coffee in hand and started to look at the mirrors, I was thinking the same thing you were. Never have been a fan of the mirrors that attach on the end of the handle bars. Do like your second choice. They look good. Thanks for the important tip on the torque wrench about relieving the tension on the spring. I will do that. I do how ever store my torque wrenches in their plastic box. I do have some common sense here. LOL Awesome video Del.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey buddy, good to hear from you... ! Sure thing on the mirrors, I think they work on ape hangers, as they're level with your face, which is ideal... but on this bike, they'd be down level with your knees, and it can't be healthy to have to cast your eyes down so low away from the road in search of a rear view. Have a great Sunday and keep safe there, D&Px

[@andydawson2070]

Hi Del, some very nice upgrades going on the Triumph. Just after you put the bar end mirrors on I thought of another project for you and the lathe but then you went and put stalk mirrors back on. Looks lovely now and I just adore that exhaust. Catch you next week have a good weekend.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Andy, thanks for your kind words, good to hear from you mate, just felt that the bar mirrors looked a little detached and out of place on flat bars... have a great weekend and chat soon!

[@8ball903]

Scrambler looks nice , cool choice on mirrors. Hope you guys all good

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate, hope you're well? This isn't the Scrambler, but thanks anyway... hope you're ok there, still got the Triumph on the road? Be good to catch up sometime mate.

[@8ball903]

Delboy's Garage all good bud .. just strange times . Still got triumph but in bits undergoing some surgery. Also have a chop now too, much fun and yes I should head your way soon for catch up.

[@TheAltafraja]

Hi I really appreciate the work you are doing I love watching your channel ,I actually look forward to watch your videos can't wait for your new uploads lol keep up the good work mate

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much Altaf, much appreciated!

[@edwardcripps5134]

hi dell your good no no no your bloody good you know what your talking about ok dont get big headed eddy darwen lancs good set up all round x

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers mate, very kind of you, we just share what we do, have a good week!

[@kjltube]

Nice one Del, I just found this after ordering those three TEC items myself for my Street Scram. Must get some lithium grease. I always unwind my torque wrench after use 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Have fun mate, they're great upgrades and well worth the investment..

[@roberymcgoff1904]

I think that first set of mirrors in the down position would look quite smart.Giving you a site line under your arms.RMM

[@gunton21]

As always del great video, my T120 bonneville black came with bar end mirrors that I didn't like, but I did like the smaller mirrors you put on. 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah they do look a lot better, not maybe the perfect rear view, but it's always a trade off aye?!

[@ozbusa]

Saturday morning and a new vid ... Great way to start the weekend. If you ever have time free, I'd love a 5 minute walk thru on how you get the bike on the table and wind the front clamp on solo while supporting the bike. I'm buying myself a lift table for my Xmas and would like to watch how to clamp the front wheel. Cheers.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi buddy, what a great present for yourself, you'll absolutely love it.. ! I do have a video, called 'Safe Use of a Motorcycle Lift' which should help you out a lot, it also covers the safety tips and basics of making sure you don't hurt yourself, or damage your bike, but generally speaking, it's not difficult, just a matter of vigilance, a bit of balance and practice... if you keep the front wheel clamp just open enough to slot the wheel in, then you can hold the bike up with your right hand, whilst you clamp the wheel with your left... if you try it a few times with a helper nearby, then you'll get the hang of it and you can do it on your own... enjoy your Xmas present mate, you won't look back... oh, and don't forget the load straps!

[@Hollingsabre]

You: well you knew that didn't you, Me: Laughs, walks away and does what ever Dell has just said to do without anyone noticing.

[@glimmerman]

😅😂🤣... same...😳

[@DrRockter5150]

I agree with your choice to use the Street Fighter mirrors instead of the Bar End set. It's just a meaner, sleeker look. Looking cool so far!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Doc, great to hear from you Sir, have a great weekend!

[@bielbills]

Del's surgical precision! 👌

[@traicys-dairy]

Quality edits and content 100%.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much for your kind words, it's much appreciated, glad you enjoyed it!

[@fabiopunk1661]

I do not know how it works in UB but in Italy those mirrors, especially the second set, would probably not pass the bi-yearly safety inspection (is there one in UK? the removal of the cat converter makes me wonder....). Mirrors need the CE approval, and above all, must fulfill the purpose! I personally have no problem at all with the original Bonneville mirror, they are not ugly at all, they "belong to the picture", and do fulfill the purpose!

[@tinks43]

(P) Nice one guys, gotta love a bit of bling. Vast improvement! 😀

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers buddy, have a great weekend, see you on the flip side! Love to all, D&Px

[@richardphillips1041]

Another great video D&P, was thinking of changing my levers on my speedmaster those Tec ones look good. Just looking forward to the overseas comments now...'whos this Fanny Craddock Del' Lol...

[@Moonfleet41]

Oh my goodness, hadn't considered that, she was a British icon from the 70's but still not sure she got abroad much... and that lipstick! ;-0

[@peterford9369]

Del, Your being nice saying, we know what you're explaining,,but trust me,, it'll save some accidents. I watched a video where the dude was showing people how to replace rear shocks. I'm sure you can guess what he did that he,, the instructor,,that almost caused a serious incident. So go ahead my friend,,, tell people what not,,,to do.

[@gijogeorge3709]

Nice work man..

[@rsbharley4766]

Nice mod's Del, looks great mate. It's a sweet looking bike. Penny and you have a relaxing weekend, stay safe. Hope things are getting better over there and the crazy people are starting to do the right thing. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate, thanks for your kind message... we're ok personally, but the R rate is going up and up here, more restrictions, so think it'll be a long slog... we're we're keeping safe, hope you are too, how's things there? Have a great weekend yourself and ride safe! D&Px

[@rsbharley4766]

​@@Moonfleet41 Hey mate, Sorry to hear it's not getting better over there. Things are pretty good here in Western Australia as the premier of west oz closed the boarder pretty quick after the out break, you still have the crazy people not doing the right thing, trying to get across the boarder or flying in and thinking quarantine does not apply to them. But on the whole things are getting better more people are getting back to work, so we are on the up. Penny and you take care and stay safe. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

@@rsbharley4766 No, far from it mate, people are more stupid than ever, selfish and ignorant, now demonstrating in London, 15k strong calling themselves the anti-lockdown league or something, we have a student outbreak at a university so they've all been locked in their accommodation, for obvious reasons, and they are all screaming about their human rights... and it appears that people will not take it seriously... the problem we have here is that county borders aren't recognised by anyone, we don't have different states and this is a small country, Boris should have locked the county borders back in March, instead of literally telling people they can go as far as they want to exercise, so 1/2 million dipshits came to the beach here where we live on the same day! And then again, on every single Bank Holiday through the summer, now the kids are back to school, they're all dropping like flies too! We're just dodging it and keeping safe mate! Glad to hear things are improving there for you, hopefully we'll turn a corner soon too! D&Px

[@jonty4664]

Top tip 🔧🤜🏻

[@michaelevans1658]

Prefer the bar end mirrors Del .

[@xjohnnydsonx]

I think the bar ends might have looked better under the bars

[@TechnMoto]

Dam Del well done 👍 looks fantastic. Some day I dream to reach your level of experience- video editing and bike knowledge/repair.

[@Moonfleet41]

Go for it with the editing Sir, it's just practice and attenton to detail, be creative and enjoy the process... not sure what format you're using, or what editing software, but that can help a lot, depends if you're a PC or Mac user, but we use iMovie in Mac, which gives us features and facilities for editing that was never available on MovieMaker.

[@theconceptofuniversalhuman6776]

Hellow from Russia! Thanks a lot for your movie! :-):-):-):-):-):-):-)

[@Stromma1100]

Don't forget that the torque wrench should be recalibrated every 5000 cycles, every 12 months or if you accidentally drop it.

[@olddudeonaducati3153]

Re-calibrated ? Honestly didn't know. Hell I have been storing mine with the last setting used. 🙄🙄

[@kjltube]

Every 12 months is overkill unless you buy a really poor quality one, but what’s the point of that?

[@roberymcgoff1904]

Try putting the bar ends in the down position. Then you can see under your arm. Works on my Triump. Cheers.RMM

[@chriscarbaugh3936]

New Triumph? Cool

[@loddude5706]

Arrgh - Mr. Mouse's mirrors, past watching on your tail, moose antler loft effective, yet visually much fail. Needs something sleek & stylish, that's easy for the eye, to trundle round & focus, on things that just went by. For staring at one's elbows, won't keep your licence fit, when that MIGHT have been a cop car, & you're clipping on a bit! As for the sump guard . . . Tonka cricket box . . . have a great w/e both : ) x

[@Moonfleet41]

'Tonka cricket box'... quote of the day! Google 'Larry Blackmon, Cameo'!

[@loddude5706]

@@Moonfleet41 -Whoa! . . . Tonka needs a triangular paint job : )

[@tgmotoman1]

I liked the bar ends better.

[@BRUISER1]

Maybe a black exhaust would be better suited.

[@079565543]

'Goodie' goodie goodie Yum yum .🏍️

[@madmarkuk1]

:-) its that time again

[@TheSavageGarage]

I actually didnt know that mate, so it was worth saying!

[@Moonfleet41]

Which bit was that buddy?

[@TheSavageGarage]

Delboy's Garage the bit about undoing the frame bolts off the side stand!

[@Moonfleet41]

Aha, get it... quite a few of the Triumph range don't have a main stand, so thought it was worth a mention!

[@merquisonmototardivo5806]

Mega top Triumph

[@tomcunningham2106]

So much better looking now Del, Can the new levers be adjusted closer to the bars than standard items?

[@Moonfleet41]

Fractionally yes, but more importantly, they can actually go further out for people with big hands, and also the ball on the end of the standard ones is irritatingly always under your little finger and obtrusive, but the the TEC levers all four fingers fall perfectly in the sweep of the straight part... there's only so much closer that any lever can come before you fail to get full application, especially with the cluth, and on top of that buddy, they're infinitely better quality as well... these factory levers are practically the same as were on Penny's Scrambler that's now 7yrs old, so they really should have updated them by now!

[@edboxell874]

Thanks for this Del. Going to upgrade the levers for some Tec ones on my street twin so this was really helpful. Been meaning to get a torque wrench for future upgrades. What one do you use? Thanks for the informative videos. So helpful for a complete novice who is new to biking. Thank you

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Ed, that's a great plan, you'll love the levers, they are super quality and great value... and as for a torque wrench, this is the one I use, there's a huge market of torque wrenches, but I chose this one for it's extra wide range, 7Nm - 112Nm, it's all solid metal and 3/8 drive is perfect for a bike... a great investment and I'm really happy with it... here's a link to the one I use: www.sealey.co.uk/product/5637202070/torque-wrench-micrometer-style-38sq-drive-7-112nm5-83lbft---calibrated Thanks for your kind words, glad the videos can help you out!

[@edboxell874]

Delboy's Garage Thank you!

[@silviocardoso3952]

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[@anupamchauhan4662]

I like using safty plate benth the engine😀🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@tomduffy5129]

Hi man i have a huge crack in my honda xr 250 swingarm do you think i could weld it or should i just buy a new one

[@richardhartley7094]

Love bar end mirrors improves the look on any bike cool👍🇬🇧

[@jamesmorrison5632]

My dresser drawers have T-shirts underwear socks and a torque wrench in the bottom drawer....

[@iainduncan2363]

very tasty del atb stay safe m8 iain

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks, you too mate!

[@mcgooberz]

Great video!! Do you have a TEC part number for those street fighter mirrors? Thanks!

[@Moonfleet41]

No, TEC don't do part numbers, they just list under a description on their website, here's a link: www.tecbikeparts.com/contact/

[@mcgooberz]

Thanks!!

[@bubbles1863]

Nice upgrades del 👍 Del do you have a video on how to strip down carburetors and balance them 😁

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi buddy, in all the time we've been doing this, it's not come up as a johb I need to do, so never got round to it, I'm afraid... may need to do it on the Triumph Legend so possibly in the future, but it's not one I have for now... sorry I can't help mate.

[@bubbles1863]

@@Moonfleet41 thanks for your reply del your the only guy i can completely understand on KZbin so hopefully u might do one soon 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

@@bubbles1863 Thank you for that kind endorsement, that's very generous.

[@Automagine]

Thank you for your videos Del, yours is by far the most informative mechanic's channel I've come across! I have a preemptive question for your next video, if as I suspect you might be installing TEC progressive springs & preload adjusters: could you comment on whether the replacement spacers that come with their progressive springs kit ought be cut down a few mm if used in conjunction with the TEC preload adjusters? I installed both on my T120 last week, and found that the adjusters, even with the preload backed all the way out, had several mm extra distance between the bottom where they mate with the provided shims to the top of the threads than did the stock fork caps, and as such required a good deal of downward pressure to compress the springs in order to thread on, which seemed imprecise to me? Thanks!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Evan, you're dead right, that is the subject of the next video... and as you'll see, the right hand cap didn't need any downward pressure, it still sat loosely above the fork leg and screwed in freehand... but the left hand cap did need a tiny amount of downward pressure, but barely any more than the factory cap... so I really don't think it makes any difference... I had both caps would right off with zero pre-load, but the concept is with progressive springs combined with a pre-load adjustor is that you pre-load the top, soft, progressive part, collapsing it together to make it solid... this then means you're only using the bottom part of the spring, the linear part, which will stiffen up the forks... same goes for the rear shocks, on your bike when you wind up the pre-load you, effectively, take out the progressive part of the spring... in reality mate, it's all about how it feels in use... do some miles on it and see how you get on... I'm gonna start mine by riding with just two turns on the adjustors and see what they need from there!

[@JapsDmz]

What would your dream bike build be del, money no object. ??

[@Moonfleet41]

Now there's a thing... I think it would be just to have an open cheque book and not have to scrimp and scrape to buy parts and materials all the time... to build anything without the restrictions of budget is a dream in itself!

[@JapsDmz]

@@Moonfleet41 it would be good to be able to do it, totally agree it would be a dream. I really want to streetfighter mine but it gets expensive fast ha ha. Hopefully one day you might be able to do a full on build , no expense spared.!

[@badWithComputer]

Yeah we all knew all of that! [runs out to garage]

[@daveaus8386]

ever thought about bar end mirrors underslung? works for bmw

[@kosta__kosta__]

Yeahhhhh boyyyyy🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌😅😅😅😅😅😜😜😜😜😜

[@hewenass6335]

Nice video!! Where can I find the mirrors you are suggesting, the link seem to be broken :(

[@Moonfleet41]

The link works fine, but if it shows no results, it's probably because the product is out of stock, you could contact TEC directly and enquire and I'm sure they would clarify!

[@raesewell4022]

Did you think about putting the bar end mirrors the other way round, ie; pointing down?

[@Moonfleet41]

Not a great fan of that look Rae, they look a bit odd, and you have to look almost down at your knee to see in it, ok in Ape hangers as they're level with your face.. To my taste they just look too detached stuck on the end of the bars.. either way up..

[@danield831]

Greetings from across the pond, I recently purchased a 2018 Bonneville T120 from a dealer in Texas and had it shipped to me here in snowy and frigid Eastern Washington state. It arrived a few days ago. Previously I owned an air cooled 2016 air cooled T100. Changing the spark plugs although a little tight was easy in that bike. Is it just me or does it seem nearly impossible to change the plugs on the T120!!?? When I go to remove the plug wire, the hard plastic spark plug boot does not seem to clear the tank. I hope it's not the case that the tank needs to be removed just to change the stinking spark plug. Also haven't been able to find anything on the the web about changing plugs on the T120. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Daniel, take the seat off, remove the rear bolts the hold the back of the tank, then lift the tank up by the beck edge and put a block of wood under it to hold the tank up a bit.. that should give you clearance to change the plugs..!

[@danield831]

@@Moonfleet41 Sounds good. I'll give it a shot. Thanks for the feedback!

[@ProfJono]

Small changes make a big difference. Looks good. But stop saying "...but you knew that didn't you" Don't make assumptions about what your watchers know. I've picked up a few things from watching your videos that I didn't know. Looking forward to the next video. 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Paul, of course I'm aware that various information I put across may not be known, otherwise I wouldn't do it, the simple reason I say, you knew that, is for those that do know and have known it for years, just trying to be polite mate and cater for all viewer's skill set, no offence intended, I wouldn't suggest at all that you should know any of the things that help us, we're all novices at some point and every day's a school day, certainly me included mate!

[@philmorrow2446]

I think you were right about the bar end mirrors. Nice replacements. Looking forward to next issue.

[@geraldgallagher825]

Vision via mirrors!!! At 6.4 and 19st m8 I've actually given up trying to get a clear view rearward even on a sports bike Folk behind me must think I'm nuts in the contorted mess I get into even trying lol Time to purchase some of those camera connected units I've seen on several machines via you tube May stop me getting pulled for karma sutra moves on the queens highway lol

[@Moonfleet41]

'Karma Sutra moves'... comment of the day! Perhaps you could do a video on motorcycle yoga!! ;-) Halfway through your message I was already thinking 'camera'! But if you can't afford one, there is a thing called a RiderScan, you've probably heard of it and they look a bit daffy, but they bloody work! Like a super curved convex mirror you fit on your screen, and they're a damn sight cheaper than a camera system... worth a look mate!

[@geraldgallagher825]

@@Moonfleet41 defo the camera system del Appearing on my bike summer 2021 Motorcycle yoga ? Nah m8 yons gonna look like a grizzly break dancing badly On the upside as a professional daily driver im pretty sure I've developed techniques to get around the issue safely Downside? It probably looks illegal or like something from a late night ch4 documentary in truth 🤣👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers buddy, comment of the day, cracked me up!

[@geraldgallagher825]

@@Moonfleet41 Glad it did del Without humour in life we aint living 👍