Triumph Thunderbird / TT Legend, 20 Year Old Radiator Washout !

[@arnaudgirard49]

No music, no too much speak .. just show the job ! Thanks a lot for this good time !

[@M1K3R0LPH]

Loving the optimism of cleaning the rad before tapping the holes. Always nice to keep the original part too!

[@Moonfleet41]

ha ha, yeah, always get it to a point where it's worth saving, then you have everything to lose, so you'll do the best job you can.. well that's how i see it anyway..!

[@garya3056]

Wow, Del! This was really nicely done. The new taps went so well only because of your tenacity and patience. Btw, the production and camera work on this vid were truly amazing. Ok enough gushing. Time for a beer or 3 before our special day here tomorrow. 🙄 Have a great week there! 🏍👍🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

@@garya3056 Thanks Gary, you're very kind, it was 2hrs alone just to drill those two stumps out, but when you achieve the result, it isn't time wasted... we want to wish you all the best for the big day tomorrow, we so hope it goes smoothly, nobody needs any more drama in the middle of this pandemic... all elections can be tumultuous but that's purely because it is change, and nobody likes change... keep safe and well, and keep your heads down, D&Px

[@garya3056]

@@Moonfleet41 thx, Del. Life goes on. 😎 Take good care, yourselves!

[@javierondo]

Well done saving it, I’ve got my Speed triple 885i radiator cracked, and is getting very difficult to find any spare…

[@mattl1811]

Very interesting to watch. I like your methods! In the future, if you could put a caption/subtitle with the chemicals or greases you are using, that'd be super helpful. I know you show them sometimes, but just a request. Thanks!

[@sebwro4045]

Granville Red Rubber 70g :)

[@nikomonaco6672]

I got ultrasonic cleaner 26l capacity.It is great for radiators,wheels,plastic tanks,even fuel tanks half-half turning.You will be amazed how great they comes up after treatment.Best Regards Niko London.

[@DrSinisster]

Lovng these videos. I just bought a 2000 Legend TT with 45k on it for my Girlfriend for $3800 cad, an it is mint always stored inside condition. These vids really allow me to see what I may be dealing with when doin any maintenance or repair tasks, with lots of tricks to make it easier. Much appreciated content dude 🤘

[@Moonfleet41]

Congratulations on the new bike, great to hear another one being rescued, enjoy and ride safe!

[@nightster6378]

Good job saving the rad. when doing a job like this and drilling a hole with a depth that's critical I get a short piece of bar and drill a hole through the centre, cut to a length with the drill ib the chuck protruding to the depth I want to drill when the bar is against the chuck jaws. Hope that makes sense. As I'm sure you've experienced when a drill breaks through it can pull you in. It's worked for me especially on sheet metal where it has saved drills from breaking many times. Years ago I made a set of collars 12mm long in various diameters with a grub screw to lock them onto the drill bit the depth I want to drill. An hour turn's them out. I should add I also use left-hand drill bits, more time than not it picks the broken stud out and not expensive these days. It's good your using a centre drill for starting, less chance of wandering but be careful you don't break that tip in the screw, not nice, on hard screws or stainless I only use it for spotting unless in the lathe.

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers mate, softly softly on this one, little aluminium blind caps and probably a mm of metal between my drill bit and the coolant! ... and you can buy those grub screw collars, but like you, I'd rather make mine as I need them!

[@DaytonCarCare]

I just fitted a Stant 13908 t stat and works great. Only $12 vs the $50 they want for the Triumph P/N one.

[@donjohnson3701]

Have a ‘97 Sprint ....fine video lots of useful info. Thanx.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks for watching!

[@ericmowrey6872]

Thanks Del, this vid answered my question as to whether or not the thermostat sits on those two little plastic steps inside the housing. As far as expansion tank cleaning goes; I use hot water, dish soap and a small handful of gravel then shake it like crazy for a minute. If there's no gravel laying around then some small nuts 'n washers does the trick. It breaks pretty much all the scale without damage.

[@Moonfleet41]

Cool trick, I use that for rusty fuel tanks, but use 6mm BB's, and they pour nicely out the fuel tap hole, gets all the rust out, then you can line it with Petseal, I'd never thought to use it in a plastic box, so thanks for the nudge mate!

[@duchman99backup51]

Nice job del ,,,now have a drink👍👍🏍🏍🏍🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺👌.

[@Moonfleet41]

Will do mate!

[@Gorbyrev]

Well done with those broken bolts. Proper repair!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate.. Nervous moments.

[@28bikes53]

Thank you to both you and your wife for making these videos with such attention to detail. I am doing all of this same work on a '98 TT Sport and your work here has helped me IMMENSELY. Thank you! I actually really enjoy how you do all the dialog at the beginning and end, and the middle is almost ASMR. I can really focus on WHAT you are doing and listen to the story after. Be well and stay healthy. Love from Canada :) Also, I just joined your Patreon page! Never done that before but you have saved me a ton of cash so I feel I owe you.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Matthew, thank you so much for those kind words on the videos, we try to pitch them for entertainment, as much as information, and strike a balance... we're going to drop you a line directly on Patreon, thank you so much for your support, D&Px

[@MS-hd8yq]

Fantastic result. So much gunk in there. I recently watched a video where gas struts were added to a older Toyota truck hood (bonnet). They were riveted in and in the kit came a sleeve that went around your drill bit that would stop you from going too deep. This was thin sheet metal but thought it was a good trick you could use with a piece of pipe or something along those lines as a drill stop. Obviously not as needed here.

[@andysmith4403]

Nice job Del. You make it look so easy for kack hander.

[@Moonfleet41]

ha ha.. i do my best..!

[@andysmith4403]

A Legend. Top job.

[@martindavies8326]

Been there so many times, it’s nerve wracking but so satisfying when it goes right, well done Del ⚙️🔩🔧👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate 👍 it's actually quite rewarding, you're right!

[@loddude5706]

'Auntie Delboy's Dorset Relish' - fortified with over eleven different mineral compounds to ensure authentic taste & purity of purpose. The true triumph of condiments for only £2.' Lockdown eh, no daft tourists in the coach parks; best hang on til it ferments a bit : ) xx

[@Moonfleet41]

Class comments as usual my lyrical Gangsta !

[@heywhotsgoinon8286]

Those spiral fluted taps are a good addition. They usually cut a better fitting thread, especially when using them when machine tapping. Nice one Del.

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, most important on this occasion, those taps are flat bottomed and will cut all the way to the bottom of the blind hole.. and you're right, they do seem to make a snug fitting thread too.

[@davidschwartz9636]

Thanks for this video Del. I'm contemplating a similar job on my 955i Tiger. Got home from about an hours steady ride, and then noticed a burbling and burping sound from around the radiator expansion tank. I think it's probably the rad cap going duff, but while I'm at it, I thought lets give the entire system a good clean and flush. Also, although it seems to be working fine, I thought I may change out the old thermostat that's in there. Went on line to order OEM rad cap and thermostat, rad cap available, thermostat no longer available discontinued by Triumph! Couldn't believe it, as that thermostat was used on many Triumph models of that era. So not sure what to do if mine does eventually go bad?? Respect to yourself and Penny, from David.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi David, I know what you mean about discontinued items, which has always seemed rather strange to me when it comes to service items like this... I was lucky with the project here, I found one online NOS from a random Ebay seller who wasn't a shop, just somebody had one knocking about still in a box so I got lucky!... but if you're absolutely stuck, then it's not critical to have one at all, you can actually leave it out and the only consequence will be that the bike takes long to warm up, not so good if you're riding in the depths of winter, specially short trips, but fine for temperate and fair weathering riding, but of course only if you have absolutely no choice... Thakns for your kind support, always good to hear from you mate.

[@nsoul8469]

My radiator will definitely be getting that treatment!

[@daveinwla6360]

There are also left-hand threaded taps and bolts that let you put a left-hand thread inside a hole drilled in the broken bolt, insert the left-hand bolt into the left-tapped hole and simply unscrew the broken bolt (if the threads aren't seized) without disturbing the original threads. The downside, of course, is that you have to buy the specialty tools.

[@Moonfleet41]

In 90% of cases the bolts I break off are truly seized for good, and no amount of left hand twist would get them out, and usually, like with this radiator and on exhaust studs, they're steel bolts in to fragile aluminium, so the worst of all worlds! But whatever works aye buddy, anything to git er dun!

[@daveinwla6360]

@@Moonfleet41 - Do you have any tips on how to keep the drill bit steady and aligned as you drill into the seized bolt free-handed?

[@Moonfleet41]

@@daveinwla6360 Yes mate, best tip I could ever pass on is to invest in a set of those spot drills, they got right down to 1mm or less, take every care in the world to get your centre punch mark right in the middle, even if that alone takes you an hour, it won't be an hour wasted, then go 2mm spot drill, then out to 3mm, then as I showed with the magnifier, you have a leading hole, that will lead your drill bit down the first 6mm of the hole dead in the centre, just keep the drill upright, or preferably use a pillar drill if you can, and then you'll make a perfect job every time!

[@daveinwla6360]

@@Moonfleet41 - re: "even if... it takes an hour". Yes! Prep is 90% of success! I had to look up "pillar drill" (here in the U.S. it;s called a "drill press"). That is what I'd want to use instead of my wiggly hands, but I haven't a clue about how I would hold the radiator steady while operating the drill press. I'd hate to use a wiggly hand while the other hand worked the drill press. A compromise might to sit in a chair while holding the radiator between your knees with 2 boards and drilling straight down into the bolt shafts. I guess I have steadier knees than elbows. :-)

[@robertengland9352]

Like the trick with the torx and spanner 🙂

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, simple and effective aye.

[@jamesmich4973]

That was one dirty rad. Vinegar is a beautiful thing.

[@artboy1269]

Welcome to Del TV. Always a good show to watch.

[@Moonfleet41]

Why thank you kindly Sir, enjoy!

[@simonstillborn4951]

Nice work Delboy, this trumpy is gonna be running better than it looks when you are finished with it mate. 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers mate, hope so, I'm intending to turn out a really nice bike in the hope of fetching a good healthy price!

[@TheTaskurapu]

Impressive Delboy. I've been following your channel for a few years now and I gotta say your craftmanship and skills have sparked the little bike maintenance and repair man inside me as well. Thank you for the excellent content and keep up the good work and keep these videos coming! Cheers from Finland!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much for your kind words, we're glad you enjoy the videos, it's good to know we reach an audience so far away!

[@willwye410]

Educational as always = I often wondered what the difference between white & brown vinegar was! Joking aside this is a great series for aspiring home fettlers and the film production standards make everything so easy & enjoyable to follow. Only problem I can foresee is you & Pen are setting the bar higher & higher for yourselves so please take care & don’t burn out.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much mate, it is rare that people express a genuine concern for us personally, we do burn the candle both ends, we're under heavy pressure at the moment, closing down Penny's high street shop with all the logistics involved, and moving her to a new 'maker space' within a larger garage unit and we'll share the one place, which halves the rent, so it's a three way move, everything's happening at once, the announcement will be this Friday on a video and we're still doing our best to keep the videos rolling, on schedule, twice a week! But to know it's appreciated, makes it all worthwhile, thank you, D&Px

[@LS-uv9gg]

Filming through a magnifying lens, brilliant job, wow! I was amazed (and mildly queasy while drinking my tea, which looked exactly the same colour lol) at how many rinses it took to clean all that rusty gunk out of the rad, yikes. Also; I never really knew what vinegar was actually made of, haha. Barley. Who knew?

[@Moonfleet41]

Sorry mate, it was a bit sickly wasn't it?! And purely for production convenience, I actually edited out 3-4 more rinse throughs, it took ages to run clear, but it's all gone now!

[@wobblysauce]

Oh the pump and rad/res, were not that bad at all... Classic Vinegar treatment.

[@danparsonage3884]

Took a big breath for you then... Great work 👌🏼

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha.. so it was you that saw me through it.. Thanks Dan..

[@danparsonage3884]

@@Moonfleet41 I crossed fingers and toes mate haha.

[@8ball903]

Looking good stranger .. hope you guys are all good , this year , this year

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey mate, how's it been? Bloody long time no see... and that won't do! So when all this covid crisis has passed, we should make a plan to meet up for a fry-up!

[@8ball903]

@@Moonfleet41 sounds like a plan .

[@han_mulders]

Hi Del, Wow superbly done on the radiator! And huge compliments on the bike still, it is really turning into such a cool motorcycle! I love the stance of it with these wheels, the handlebars... like a supermoto on steroids! One of the best projects yet 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Why thank you so much my friend, that is the style that I view the bike, like a giant supermoto, I've got to get the seat upholstery and the paint right to carry off the style... glad you're enjoying, much appreciated!

[@Matt-ob3sn]

This bike is going to be better than new I might just like it more than your appocoliptic busa 🤔great work del and as always make it look so straight forward

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy.. i kind of agree, i do love my daft BusaBeast... but this bike could end up being very special..

[@Dave.Wilson]

that vinegar will make for some interesting flavoured chips!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, maybe a bit of a tangy aftertaste aye.!

[@motoedd2437]

I felt pain drilling the radiator lol but I knew you had it sussed, enjoyed seeing that gunk go and now running clear.. again nice work Del 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy.. i could feel you cheering me on..!!

[@catopettersen3857]

I want more Harley videos 😊

[@DavidWing]

And a new way to turn white vinegar into apple cider vinegar at 5:45

[@allsearpw3829]

WELL DONE ,that man

[@michaellizbrown1865]

I thought you might test the thermostat for opening in a saucepan of water brought to the boil. Great video as always, well done

[@Moonfleet41]

Different kind of thermostat mate, they only open under pressure from the pump, not like the ones in yer car with a central disc...

[@michaellizbrown1865]

I must be showing my age del🤣

[@Moonfleet41]

@@michaellizbrown1865 ...you and me both mate, my Dad showed me the suacepan trick when I was about 12 on his Wolsely 6/110!

[@michaellizbrown1865]

@@Moonfleet41 Now you have made me feel ancient..........lol

[@gavinhughes8623]

I was bricking it watching you doing I had to drill and tap out exhaust studs on the xv950 I've never been so scared in all my life 😂

[@Moonfleet41]

ha ha never be scared of it mate because that's the easiest way to bugger it up, a modicum of confidence in the mix will always help you stay calm and get it done!

[@richardwhittle2302]

Good job the bricking can stop👍

[@Moonfleet41]

You got that right!

[@cpuuk]

Baby ring spanner FTW :-) Who knew ethy-glycol came in sludge brown ;-)

[@Moonfleet41]

To be honest, I think the last time this bike saw any form of chemical coolant, other than H2O, was more than a decade ago! And it's probably spent the last 10yrs being topped up with distilled water... seriously, what poured out didn't smell remotely like coolant, just stale rusty water... !

[@EchoSevenNine]

Handful of dry rice in that expansion bottle before you shake it is a good move, Del. Just abrasive enough to remove any gunk inside.

[@Moonfleet41]

Awesome trick, Penny just said you'd have to play like La Cucharacha whilst you were doing it!

[@springy-2112]

Pukka on the clean out and Pucker on the drill out !! great work as always buddy . Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤

[@Moonfleet41]

Pukka, you read my mid, there was plenty of puckering going on during the drilling process, and it wasn't for a kiss with the lovely Penny, it was the other end puckering ;-0 Hope you're safe and well mate and feeling fine ! D&Px 👍

[@antoniomassey8328]

A really good job Delboy on the radiator and the cooling system all the best Tony

[@chrishart2838]

another good job del can`t wait to see the finished bike

[@Goldwing1500rider]

Distilled vinegar?? That’s new to me!! Did very awesome job.. at the beginning, noticed your facial expressions showing me you are nearer and very anxious get that thing fired up!! Hey!! I’m anxious too, patient my friend!! 😉 you sure shined up radiator stuff, looks new!! 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing, white distilled vinegar is actually sold in gallon containers as cleaning vinegar, it's brilliant stuff, mama's household technology, pour it over rusty metal, leave 10mins, agitate and hey presto, shiney silver metal! But make sure you wash it off thoroughly with hot water till you can't smell it any more, or it can continue to eat in to the metal... like any acid... oh and PS, it's not the same as malt vinegar, so don't shake it on your fries!

[@SuperWhiteBarry]

Great video Del, excellent job, as always! Planning to do this on my Daytona this fall... Thnx for the inspiration!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate..Good luck with it and have fun!

[@mdmotorcycles10]

Loving the videos as I'm learning something new with everyone of them thanks Del

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you like them mate, and thanks you for the support. !

[@guzziryder6566]

The drilling was perfectly executed

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy.. glad it went well, and happy to be past it.

[@kdlofty]

Almost therapeutic watching these video's Del.

[@alexphillips8387]

This video was sharp and tangy. Lovely stuff!

[@Moonfleet41]

ha ha.. with a rusty after taste..!

[@marcussellers9512]

Like watching this bloke he’s good and lots of tips

[@grosbeakmc]

Good on yer Del! Your many successes with broken-off bolts have given me much more confidence to tackle my own, with better results than previous. Keep up the great work, Team DBG!

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad to help buddy, it's just a matter of practice and as you've found, the more you do, the better at it you get!

[@alanpaterson5395]

Think I held my breath for the last 3 mins of the video. Well done Del

[@Moonfleet41]

You and me both buddy, glad I got away with that one!

[@bobstevens9040]

Great job as ever Del. Clever tip with the vinegar , I'll remember that.

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing mate, mama's household trick, white vinegar dissolves rust and costs 40p a pint, which is the best bit!

[@bobstevens9040]

@@Moonfleet41 I wish beer was 40p a pint lol

[@Moonfleet41]

@@bobstevens9040 You and me both brother!

[@timothykelley4495]

glad I finished lunch BEFORE you got to cleaning out the radiator

[@AnalogueInTheUK]

Awesome drill skills! I couldn't watch at one point even though I knew you would waltz through the operation with ease. Top engineering, as usual.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir 👍, at no time did I feel confident, I could tell you, I was bricking it every step of the way!... but happy that it's done and I don't have to do it again!

[@paulclifford5712]

Seriously brought a smile to my face when you were able to pry that piece of thread out with the pliers!

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers mate, me too, that is a rare occasion with a hand held drill, so must be doing something right!

[@Moonfleet41]

@Shed Life They would make a good repair, the biggest risk is the fitting thats got the snapped stump in it can just twist out of the sheet metal that holds it... and that's a bit more involved to repair.. and yeah, of course all things can be repaired, but it's nice to just extract the snapped bolt stumps and screw in some new ones aye.

[@Moonfleet41]

@Shed Life Awesome kit from Wurth.. i use their "Time Sert" thread repairs.. way stronger than a Helicoil!

[@bubbles1863]

I had my fingers crossed del lol..great job as usual 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, glad you enjoyed it.

[@flaviobianchessi3528]

Thank you there is everytime something to learn by your professional way of work !!!

[@Moonfleet41]

I appreciate that Flavio, thank you!

[@AyonGargary]

A lot to learn, keep doing these videos

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks, will do!

[@richardpearson4248]

Thanks del fantastic video excellent job stay safe looking forward to next video 🇬🇧👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Richard, stay safe yourself mate, difficult times aye 👍

[@nickbishop6784]

Excellent job Del, I could feel the tension in Australia as you were drilling out those bolts. Nice camera work with the little magnifier to get us nice and close to the action.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Nick.. i could feel you all routing for me.. and damn glad i pulled it off..! Glad you enjoyed it mate.

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

Nicely done as always mate. Neat..planned..great results.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks 👍

[@nickmitton7350]

What!! No new paint on the radiator ends Del.?? Lol. Looking good mate. 😎👍🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

Next video mate.

[@fader2701]

Thanks for the video.

[@MikeButler05]

Its what tues and fri were made for excelllent yet again my friend

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Mike... we really appreciate your awesome support mate.

[@thewiltshirerider01]

Inspiring video love the presentation and presition of your work you get a real sence of how much you love doing it. 👊

[@Moonfleet41]

I certainly do mate, it's a passion, really appreciate your kind feedback!

[@TechnMoto]

Looking good 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, good to hear from you, hope you're doing ok over there.. Keep safe aye.!

[@streetrider2569]

I love that all purpose, little red screwdriver. If I were you, I would call it some name. :D Again great job, well done with those screws!

[@Moonfleet41]

That's a brilliant idea, I can't think what would be the right name though, perhaps I'll ask everyone to suggest a few, so go for it mate!

[@streetrider2569]

@@Moonfleet41 The main hero of the movie called American Sniper, Chris Kyle. One of the best snipers in history. So, as this little screwdriver mostly does "sniping" jobs, Chris the Screwdriver will be a good name :D

[@Moonfleet41]

@@streetrider2569 One of the best movies of all time, and terrible tragic loss for no reason.. Good call mate.

[@philipparmley7288]

Absolutely stunning production as always. Fantastic instruction and so much knowledge. Keep up the excellent work Sir.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly Sir, , will do!

[@Ricciobz]

Very helpfull! Grazie.

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad it was helpful and thank you for your kind gift, ride safe!

[@christophermcreynolds6001]

Quality, well done

[@rsbharley4766]

Nice video Del & Penny. Great job on the rad mate. Hope the move when well and you both are keeping safe, have a good week. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, we're right in the middle of it all, a lot of work, but we're getting there! Hope you're safe and well there, have a good week, D&Px

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Great Job, as always. Really exciting to watch you drill out the stumps. You inspire me to do some work on my old Trident 900 with 100,000 miles. Still running strong. But needs some Delboy-like treatment in a few places.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you my friend thats very kind of you, and 100K miles ? thats impressive.. i know they can make really high mileages with no problem, and give no real problems. Im glad the videos can inspire you too.. enjoy your projects.. Del.

[@markwitham6784]

All that vinegar....ya workshop will be smelling like a fish n chip shop mate.👍👍🤣

[@nickangeles9124]

Very educational

[@byronhadji3492]

Just like new!!👏🏻👏🏻

[@Michie1391]

Rather than vinegar, should use citric acid for derusting and descaling works much faster and cheaper.

[@michaelwilliams3861]

How much is citric acid?

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheaper ?.. than 40p a pint ?

[@Michie1391]

Get like 5kg for 20 quid. And you use hardly any mixed with hot water. Id imagine 5kg will make a hell of a lot of a solution imo. More so the fact it works alot faster than the vinegar

[@ollieb9875]

I get the 1kg (food grade) bags from eBay for descaling the kettles, never thought about rust 🤔

[@Michie1391]

@@ollieb9875 yep works excellent, give it a go.

[@Cueballproductions1149]

Top job

[@user-tj3cf7se6h]

Systematic . Hydromatic . Ultramatic .😉

[@Moonfleet41]

😃 It's Grease Lightening... if I ever get it finished!

[@user-tj3cf7se6h]

@@Moonfleet41 . You will Sir Del Boy . We have faith . ☕

[@j.joaoreis]

Awesome!

[@tinks43]

(P) Came up like new 👍🏻 great save on the rad 😀 Say hi to Pen.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Dave, 👍 PP's here, say Hi! Hope you're having a good week, take care of the clan!

[@plageran]

You should consider getting reverse thread bits or i think it's called reverse bits that will pull the bolt out

[@Moonfleet41]

No mate... if you think about it, the bolts snapped off because it was seized solid, it's extremely rare that a left hand drill bit removes a stump, you drill down the centre of them to remove the core and as you saw, you can lift out the thread with some pliers!

[@plageran]

@@Moonfleet41 noted lol

[@markhowlett8070]

Would you not think of new silicon hoses And swap out the old ones. Great video sir well done.

[@Moonfleet41]

Are there some for this model of bike then.?

[@markhowlett8070]

@@Moonfleet41 eBay have some. I got some for my old R6 last year. They could also make them up if they didn’t have your ones.

[@Moonfleet41]

@@markhowlett8070 I know they're on the market mate, but remember the R6 is fabulously popular, and bikes like a 20yr old Triumph Legend aren't so catered for, but I'll have a look, thanks for the tip!

[@renzovc]

as always great video man 👍 love the writing at the end , excellent !

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you brother, just sharing a thought for the day!

[@myz06rocks]

thanks as always Del. I'll admit, i made another purchase that i'm blaming you for LOL I bout the wiha ergostar allen keys just cause i was sick and tired of fighting with my set and getting them in and out of their holder! HAHA Take care and keep well bud.

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha, thats awesome buddy.. great simple idea aye, and apart from the clever holder/dispenser, they are really super strong keys too.. ive had the 3mm one bending right over before it cracks the screw off.. good purchase for sure.. Have a good week and keep safe buddy.. D&Pxxx

[@PaulR387]

Master class Del, thank you.

[@Moonfleet41]

Very welcome mate.

[@PaulR387]

@@Moonfleet41 just want to say Del that over the last 10 weeks I haven’t been well being in and out of hospital, your videos have helped me through it watching your videos at all hours keeping my brain active, I’m an Electrician, musician and Biker and your videos have prepared me for a service on my bike when I’m well enough which I’ve done before but not with your Gems of information, finally today has been a great day, my DELBOYS GARAGE T-shirt arrived, absolute class, and when I’m able to go away in our Motorhome adventures again I’m sure people will recognise it and conversations and friendships will be struck up, bless you my friend and thank you.

[@Moonfleet41]

@@PaulR387 Hi Paul.. Thank you so much for getting in touch, We're so sorry to hear that you've been unwell, and we hope that you're on the mend now and getting past your troubles.. It is truly an honour to know that in some way our videos have been a comfort and helped your journey to recovery in some small way. Also it's great to hear that your T-Shirt turned up ok, thank you so much for that support, from every one, a little goes to support the videos, parts and materials, and keeps everything running.. Take care buddy and good luck with your coming service, and remember to have fun with it.. D&Pxx

[@PaulR387]

@@Moonfleet41 Thank you Del and Penny

[@crumblymal8479]

Terrific I gotta do my projects rad and system gonna get my self some distilled vinegar I have been wondering about that thanks always instructive . : )

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome mate.. good luck with it.

[@staffordjordaan7376]

Absolutely outstanding episode 👍

[@Sigge1992]

Do you have a video of you explaining all the liquids used? Vinegar yea but all the other stuff :)?

[@owlteachereducation]

Super skills on this one: engaging the Dark Arts in the last 5 minutes. Brilliant video, thanks as ever for another superb lesson.

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome Gareth, glad you enjoyed it buddy !

[@stevelong6358]

well dun .great job del..

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly mate

[@colly155]

6:37 yes I am that immature lol

[@Moonfleet41]

Thought someone would find that funny!

[@chrispayne1029]

Great Job Del 👏👌🏻👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks 👍

[@johnmortison5763]

I'm surprised that after all this many years that the hoses were still usable and didn't need replacement.

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, every one is supple and pliable, the benefits of keeping a squirt of silicone on yer black rubber bits over the years...!

[@earlbigod]

Great video, great project. Keep it going!

[@iainduncan2363]

love it when you learn something which is pretty regular on here m8 thanks again atb iain

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Iain, glad you enjoyed it mate.

[@beans4491]

That coolant system must have been really inefficient on its last ride out considering how much sludge was circulating around. Super video Del ...wonder what’s next? Kind regards.

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes indeed.. it doesn't have a temp gauge, so no knowing if it was running especially hot... but it certainly won't now..

[@georgeouthwaite5397]

Well done Dell ! That was the one I was waiting for, if you fancy a thunderbird on to do I have the sane problem with the nut heads broken off ? Only question the drill bit/ tap , a special tool? Home made? Why use that over a standard tap ? Thanks for this series of informative and interesting videos 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi George, there are many tools in the world of machining that you could use, the black ones I have are an end drill tap for blind holes, and pretty expensive, but a better tool for general use is a combination drill bit which is basically a drill bit that has cutting teeth round the side, and you literally wind them through the hole slowly with a power drill, or by hand, whatever works... here's a link mate, they're normally about £85 a set, but these are way cheaper on SpannerMonkey, I have a set myself, and they're wonderful, also serious quality and will last you years... here's a direct link for you: www.spanner-monkey.co.uk/Wiha-Drill-Bit-Tap-Set-28026?search=combination%20drill%20bit&description=true

[@georgeouthwaite5397]

Many thanks Dell, I look forward to the rest of this renovation. Just a shame you painted everything black( it’s not a rubbish sack) I would have love to see you tackle the lacquered alloy ? Many thanks for the link and your advice. 👍🏻😎