Triumph Thunderbird / TT Legend, "Street Tracker Exhaust" !

[@thewiltshirerider01]

Lovely job looks great but have to say I'm not sure about the two Alan screws

[@Enkountor]

I'd like to see an allen with a counterbored washer, a lot of OEM exhausts are mounted this way and would look good here. Maybe you can make one on the lathe

[@stecornes]

Nice job making the bracket, can you explain the logic in creating a slot rather than just a single hole in the centre, this could have then been secured with one bolt rather than the two, that actually look a bit small, I doubt they would pull through, but the heads of the allen bolts appear to be hardly any larger than the slot.

[@CheckFred]

Seeing you on that polishing wheel reminded me of my GCE Metalwork exam many moons ago ...... 2 hrs to make and polish a Gate-Latch :-) ................ Went brilliantly until I went to the wheel ... Lost the grip - It BUCKLED - I hollered - But managed to make a second one JUST inside the time limit .... And YES!! .... I passed :-)

[@Moonfleet41]

ha ha.. i have similar memories, and sure enough, the seemingly harmless polisher can indeed trash a good piece of work in a second..!

[@tamb1608]

One very clever fella. Love the time and informative details.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly Sir.

[@josephbell3909]

Just my opinion but the 2 Allen bolts holding the rear muffler on should be replaced by 1 flanged bolt.

[@tazalitaylor4056]

in the early 80s i used to run a Trident T150T with 3 into 1 piper tip & one made by Pete G with a Streight -through Megaphone made from M2 stainless both Sounds are Rare but the best sounds so sweet music brings that grin whilst Riding. Great Job Del something to look forward to !

[@vladgluhov2399]

Why two small bolts with no washers, and not a bigger bolt with a bigger washer? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MACK13]

Mint - yet again - Mint. Thanks for taking the time to film and share. MACK and Maggie, Huddersfield

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you mate, that's very kind of you, we really appreciate your kind feedback, glad you enjoyed it... say hi Maggie for us!

[@istvanvigh2367]

The machine is developing very nicely! I look forward to continuing!

[@grosbeakmc]

Nice work, Del and Penny. 12 pounds of weight savings is surely significant. Nice fab work Del! Take care and stay safe.

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing John, thats a big chunk to chop off in one go.. i took 27lb off my T120 by fitting the light weight 2 into 1 TEC exhaust, losing the cat converter and the main stand... it totally transformed the ride.. thats almost 2 stone on one go.!

[@ludwigeilers429]

Nice can! Can't wait to hear that triple sound. I bet you well proud of those beautiful pipes you built. You should be! Caaaaaant wait!

[@Moonfleet41]

Ha ha... me too Ludwig, sadly no fluids in the motor yet and i don;t want to go putting petrol in the tank when it's bone dry right now and im just about to paint it... but soon as it;s painted and reassembled, ill be firing it up for sure and caaaaan't wait either.!

[@markadams3793]

Another great video! Really great fabrications, but I have to say the part that made me smile the biggest was taking the baffle out!! So cool. Can't wait to here it run. Have a Great Day Brother.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Mark. Glad you enjoyed it! im looking forward to the startup and hearing the new voice..

[@stevenferraro3957]

Gasketry and bracketry were my two favorite subjects in MC school. 😜👍👍👍👍👍

[@samgardiner771]

Absolutely loving these modifications on the Triumph, the ingenuity and workmanship is simply brilliant and a real pleasure to watch. Thank you. :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you like them Sam, never loose those hand skills aye?!

[@nickmitton7350]

Stunning Del. Bet that will sound good.😎👍🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

Hopefully, and I can't wait!

[@jedibiker600]

Another nice job, had to get rid of my exhaust in the end, headers had had it so got a new full system, lextek front to back.:-)

[@mdmotorcycles10]

Brilliant work yet again can't wait for the next one enjoy the rest of your week and ride safe both of you

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Malcolm! You too!

[@artboy1269]

Del, you make it look easy. Gonna be an epic bike.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, I love this part of the project, final fabrication, then on to paint!

[@indianscout1019]

And there's me thinking you were going to leave that wire to hang the exhaust LOL. The more tools I aquire, the more I realise that almost anything is possible with the right gear but you also need a key ingredient - imagination!

[@Moonfleet41]

It sounds like you have that already mate.. if having the tools inspires you, then all you need it to get stuck in and give it a go..

[@markwitham6784]

Double alan screws,,,,that looks gr8 mate,, Nice looking system you've made. Gunna sound nice 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Mark. Glad you like it mate.. have a great weekend aye.

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

Nice ...reminds me of the old dunstall megaphone exhaust look.

[@martindavies8326]

That exhaust looks mean, and I bet it sounds even better, nice job Del. ⚙️🔩🔧👍

[@alanpaterson5395]

Looks great. Got a feeling I’ll be able to hear it up here in Scotland.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly Sir, I reckon you will, specially if I fire it up on a quiet Sunday morning with a southerly wind!

[@Goldwing1500rider]

Maybe I can feel it here in Colorado as I’m deaf...!!!!

[@nikolassweaty6505]

It's so chilling when i watch you doing your job, well done Sir!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much, that's very kind.

[@tomtilley8660]

it just simply get's better and better ! .all the best to you del and penny

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Tom, glad you enjoy and we hope you're keeping safe and well there, D&Px

[@GMAN420BC]

The bike just keeps looking better and better every vid !

[@Nick_R_]

That video was good therapy!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly Sir, am glad you enjoyed it, and appreciate your feedback!

[@leighmarshman5575]

Sweet nice work sir cant wait for the start up i think i will hear it from hear lol hope your both well

[@Moonfleet41]

Reckon you will buddy, but don't worry, I'll try and do it on a Sunday morning when nobody I'll notice!

[@Bikerbros1987]

Impeccable!! 🤩 After such a long wait, finally the exhaust is completed! But you forgot to make us listen to the sound of it, unacceptable!! 😆😜

[@Val750]

How dare you? Again, how dare you?? You simply cannot do an exhaust video without allowing the viewers chance to absorb the music of our people... Seriously cannot wait for the first fire up, when all fluids are in etc. Great job, as always boss man 😎👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, I have to admit that above any other bike I've ever built, I wanna hear this one run the most... it's even insane on paper, 900cc short stroke engine, 3 in to 1 header, and a short race can... it's gonna sound brutal mate!

[@Val750]

@@Moonfleet41 it'll be music to our ears 🤩

[@rsbharley4766]

Nice video Del & Penny. That exhaust looks very cool mate. Glad to hear you are out of lock down over there. Have a great week and stay safe. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, you too, it does feel like we're aloud out to play again, but there are still restrictions, (not that most people are taking any notice of them now), so lets hope we can all be back to normal and salvage a good summer from it and enojy some great rides.. Take care and keep safe.. D&Px

[@richardpearson4248]

Great video fantastic job del always look forward to your videos always something to learn from stay safe both of you 🇬🇧👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir 👍, that's very kind, we really appreciate your feedback, have a great week mate!

[@masterlordking]

del just make everything look so easy,,,,he's a true pro

[@oleksandr_melanych]

So professionally made! That aluminum mount looks really like a factory made! Enjoyed very much watching another masterpiece video. Thank you, Del!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much sir, you're very kind !

[@johnroberts2290]

Beautiful piece of engineering and fabrication.👍🏍️

[@TheJmebe]

That looks just right.. lovely. Can’t wait to hear it! Would be interesting to hear it start / rev with the baffle and again without. Both are going to sound good 👍😀

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, am looking forward to that day too and as always, I will demonstrate both with and without the baffle!

[@lagger1958]

magic looks brill

[@deangentles4966]

hi Del you made that look easy mate , that exhaust a true work of art You must have a tool for every job which is great and it has taken years for that I think the two allen bolts great touch

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Dean, Thanks mate, yes indeed it has taken a lifetime to build and create the right tools and equipment, and there is always more on the list.. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for your feedback mate.. Del.

[@Gallagher2112]

Wife: Come on, I’m ready to go. Me: Hush woman, the doctor’s operating. Seriously though, always satisfying watching you fabricate something, and I’m learning too. Classic win-win. Cheers mate!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, very kind, glad you enjoyed it, it was a fun piece of fabrication and happy with the outcome!

[@cedlem5412]

I really liked your video. You just gave me a tip for my xj600n. Thank you✌️

[@alan1340]

I thought the beautifully made hanger bracket a touch overkill, wasn't it a bit thick? or is it me a bit thick lol.

[@jamesaykroyd7478]

I recone just right. Exhausts vibrate like fxxk and i had one that was made by a proffesional bike mechanic fall off my 1200 bandit as was too thin and flimsy.

[@marekwincentowicz1480]

Hej, nice job with the bike. But won't these rear footpegs have the tendency to rotate and undo with time, vibrations and using as there is nothing to keep them in position??

[@stevie5141]

Another fine job by the Dellboy👍🏻.. just not to sure I like the 2 allen bolts..

[@mark7218]

Nice job Del

[@myz06rocks]

It's funny how exhausts can ignite the conversation about what we really love... and that's to hear our bikes! After my first 3 (slightly chilly) rides of the season and bumping up against the speed limit and dirty road conditions, even a non-spirited ride is medicine when experienced with the sounds of the ride.

[@Moonfleet41]

You are so right brother, the voice of an open exhaust is what emotion sounds like!

[@richardtowers9297]

I can't wait to hear this. If it sounds good (which it obviously will!) I'll have to fit two to the adventurer project 🤘

[@willwye410]

Now you've more space are you going to get more machinery? What would you get next? Maybe a milling machine? plasma cutter? etc etc Or save the budget for the next project bike?

[@jamesferdinand2635]

One word..... Beautiful,

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much 😀

[@renzovc]

hard work pays off brother !! great job !!! the 2 bolts on the bracket was genius to be honest . love this modifications videos !!! true talent !!! stay safe guys ! cheers from new york !!!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks you brother 👍, appreciate your kind words... and really happy with that result... you two stay safe there and keep well, D&Px

[@aditya78]

Another brilliant job. 👍

[@tazmansa6198]

Looks stunning!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you!

[@nicholasbishop3300]

Lovely job Del Pipe looks great I'm sure it will sound nice as well

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, Hope so!

[@allenhuling598]

Need a part make a part! :-) It was all good customizing, and I'm sure it will sound awesome, but especially appreciated the split ring to make that exhaust fit perfect!

[@Moonfleet41]

Absolutely sir.. Git' R Dun as they say.. The split ring works really well, as the inner pipe will always be hotter then the outer pipe then it expands outwards makng a seal, but also allows flexibility for things to expand and move about and prevent cracking.. have a great week and keep everyone safe, soon be summer.. D&Pxx

[@razbishara6491]

Was wanting to hear it…left me hanging man🥴😂

[@charlesgeary11]

Love the bracket, but it almost feels like painting it black would make the transition more seemless with the rest of the bike. Love your channel!

[@flytheedge]

you do impeccable work, Brother!! All around!

[@Moonfleet41]

I appreciate your kind words brother.

[@patrickcollingwood4613]

That really looks the part nice job 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Butterfly07949]

Just love your ingenuity Del fabulous result! Yes i'm with Jack, can't wait to hear it especially being a triple. All the best Del and Penny :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Marc, I have to admit I am really looking forward to the day I first get to hit the starter! Hope you're well there and keeping safe, D&Px

[@dimitris686]

Another satisfying video

[@damikedaevil4582]

What is it with exhaust pipes they always get me excited. Looks very cool the finish on the bracket is brilliant👌 Only one thing is missing in this vid... THE SOUND!! I was waiting for it🙉 awesome job mate

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, I really wanted to start it too, but sadly the bike's not ready to start yet, no fluids in it and I don't want to put fuel in the tank till it's painted... it's currently bone dry and better kept that way then I can fill it, fit it and start it!... starting the paintwork next week!

[@damikedaevil4582]

@@Moonfleet41 yes now i remember you said it in your previous video. Well i just have to be patient then 😅

[@bubbles1863]

Looks awesome del work of art 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you mate! Cheers!

[@paulharast1958]

AWESOME JOB DEL 👏👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Paul! Cheers!

[@paulthibodeaux1284]

Great work, really appreciate your videos!

[@kentsvensson7009]

You are incredible😉👍👍👍

[@richardwhittle2302]

Superb Del, love a good exhaust 👍

[@gilesbristow123]

Nice 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly Giles, hope you're keeping well!

[@gilesbristow123]

@@Moonfleet41 yeah good thanks, it’s so good to be able to go out again. TT Legend really coming on now

[@johnmorton2515]

Great work as always, although a little confused that you used aluminium for the bracket especially after upgrading the foot peg bolts to stainless.

[@Moonfleet41]

Aluminum's fine mate, same as the wheels, they're just aluminium... it's not designed to be an adventure bike, and a piece of billet T6 aluminium will resist corrosion perfectly enough day to day.. also, the bead blasted finish means it just goes a dull grey colour like steel and blends in!

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Well done, Del. I like your mechanical approach. Some things you simply can't produce with an app ;-) The new exhaust looks great. All the best from Nürnberg, Günter

[@lobosdelaestepa]

Perfect job, like alway. Greeting from Argentina

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much!

[@fredriksalmen5159]

Hello! What is your view of the muffler? Does it also have packaging? Was the sound crazy loud without db-killer?

[@louisjones2653]

What a nice finish on that bracket

[@davidknows3320]

Spring tools. Very interesting! First time I have seen them. They appear to work well, how about on steel?

[@jimjacobsen9963]

Question - why polish the bracket if you were going to sand blast it? Does it change the outcome?

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes it does mate, the bead blasting process only etches about 25 thou of the surface, so any scratches and scuffs left on the part will still show after it's blasted, but if you mirror polish it first, the bead blast leaves a flawless finish, it's kind of like sanding back paintwork before you paint it... all in the prep!

[@jimjacobsen9963]

@@Moonfleet41 New you had a good reason, thanks for the reply. Oh, and I would have loved to have heard what the exhaust sounded like, but alas, I guess patience is a virtue, lol!

[@OHRCvintagemoto]

What is the dip you use when polishing? Is it just water or acetone?

[@Moonfleet41]

Just water to cool it down mate!

[@mickusable]

Nice work, maybe not as easy for your average layman with limited tools tho’

[@christophermcreynolds6001]

Looks great , can’t wait to here it.

[@shashankwalawalkar7835]

Hi Del, Again great job no doubt 👌. Just a suggestion, Instead of using 2 bolts to hold the exhaust on its bracket. If you could use only 1 bolt with a rubber or a silicon washer on it would look much better. 🙌

[@Moonfleet41]

Cool, I'll see if I can find one!

[@shashankwalawalkar7835]

@@Moonfleet41 Cheers 😉👍👍

[@nickkelless]

Like to see some Harley vids again. Greets from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, we'll have this project done at some point soon, then we'll be looking for the next project and it may well be a Harley, depends what we can find...

[@fredriksalmen5159]

@@Moonfleet41 Do a Tuber Buell, they are really strange beasts!

[@Moonfleet41]

@@fredriksalmen5159 ... and rare now, I reckon that would be a little out of budget for the next project, and there's not much you can really afford to do to them because they should be preserved not chopped about, being as they're so rare and sought after!

[@fredriksalmen5159]

@@Moonfleet41 True, not as easy to find. I just picked up a X1 for a good price though. I won't modify it that much, keep it quite close to stock except a few details, and a custom paintjob (extra set of paint fairings so original is intact).

[@christianbresch7445]

Hi Del, great craftmanship and truly inspiring videos. The bike looks great and I got inspired to tune my own Legend TT ... at least a bit, at my level. I really like the exhaust you chose and was quite disappointed when the link you kindly provided no longer worked. Would you mind to provide a new source fot

[@christianbresch7445]

Dann, too clumsy fingers ... a new source to purchase those pipes? Thank you and have a great and happy 2023. Cheers Christian

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Christian, thanks for your kind words... I'm afraid that sadly TEC Bike Parts have stopped production on the reverse cone silencer much to my sadness because I think they're awesome... I definitely could make use of them on various builds we have rolling ourselves! I guess if you contacted them directly, perhaps they could make you one, but it's unlikely as I think they have completely ceased production of them.

[@christianbresch7445]

@@Moonfleet41 Thank you Del, very sad indeed. So I will look for other brands then. Take care and ride safely

[@geoffozevans4500]

I love seeing how parts are transformed when you put them on the polishing / buffing wheels, doing it correctly is an art form in itself, when I get my shed sorted out ( I am lining it) I'll be getting a bench polisher . Check out the Autobrite Direct channel, they've just released a 1" -- 2" cordless DA polisher, great for bikes, & awkward areas, all the best both x👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Too right mate.. everyone should have a bench polisher in their life.. once you have it, you'll find a hundred uses for it and be glad you did.. Take care buddy, and keep well. .D&Pxx

[@geoffozevans4500]

@@Moonfleet41 thanks both.xx 😊

[@bobfrankfurt9449]

No sound clip?? :D Great work my goodness.

[@garya3056]

Brilliant template and fabrication work, Del! And aren’t angle grinders worth their weight in gold? I’m using mine this week to cut stone for a garden wall. Nice tease at the end- I hope we get to hear that exhaust in the next vid! Take care, both of you...! 🏍👍🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Gary, thank you, glad you enjoyed it and you're right, couldn't live without my angle grinder, best invention ever! I really want to start it up too, but I have to paint the bodywork as the tank is dry at the moment, so don't wanna put fuel in it just for a quick fire up then have to drain it again... but underway with the paintwork already, one more fabrication job Friday, then it's rubbing down and prep, so we're almost home with this one....! Enjoy your week and stay safe, D&Px

[@garya3056]

@@Moonfleet41 sweet! Looking forward to it, my friend. 😎

[@Jocek17]

why did you polish the bracket and then sandblast it ? you didnt like the shine look

[@Moonfleet41]

Not at all mate, that's the process... the bead blasting only penetrates by a few thou, so any scratches ot marks on the bracket will still show after it's bead blasted, but if you mirror polish it first then after bead blasting it's flawless... kinda back to front I know but it's the right procedure to the perfect finish!

[@Jocek17]

@@Moonfleet41 i didnt know that sory ;)

[@Moonfleet41]

@@Jocek17 No worries buddy, maybe it'll help if you want to do it yourself!

[@jasonbuckles9402]

Del, get that bike done!! I want to hear it fire and roll on the street.

[@Moonfleet41]

You and me both buddy, im almost having to hold my enthusiasm back here.. started the first moves into the paintwork yesterday, so it wont be long.!

[@Shining_Whit]

That has just got to sound epic! When you were taking the circlips off the foot pegs, it reminded me of my old Gunsmith dismantling a trigger unit. He used to do it in a large clear plastic bag and if anything sprang off it was caught inside the bag and not lost to the four corners of the workshop! Wish I had watched and listened more...

[@Moonfleet41]

Good trick buddy, like the sound of that, simple and effective aye!

[@tigerman955]

Where did you get the front down pipes from. I want a set for my Adventurer. Cheers.

[@Moonfleet41]

Fabricated them myself by hand.!

[@tigerman955]

@@Moonfleet41 OK, thanks. They look a lovely job, really well tucked in and neat. Andy.

[@leagueofsummun4219]

this is gordon ramsay voice taking about bike loll , nice viedeo as always

[@garageowns9784]

Hi mate. What is that cutting disc? I go through standard ones like toilet paper.

[@Moonfleet41]

It's one of these mate: graff-tools.com/product/graff-black-angle-grinder-diamond-blade-for-metal-125-mm/

[@user-tj3cf7se6h]

Then there was one / exhaust can . Nice foot peg bits ..☕

[@TheTransitionsCovers-Originals]

Proper job Brother! Love it 😍👊🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Why thank you kindly brother, hopefully smart enough to park next to the Desert Sled... !

[@colinhead284]

now i wonder where that baffle is going? oh yeah,somewhere safe for m.o.t purposes, uh hummm !

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, I've got a special place for them, got quite a collection of them too!

[@gerrypowell2748]

Top job again Dell looking good❤️

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Gerry 👍

[@RenchRanch]

The whole exhaust system looks epic. 3 into 1 was the way to go and the muffler is bitchin. Cheers! Mike & Melly

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you brother, I have to admit I cannot wait to hear it, but gotta get the tank painted before I put any fuel in it! Take care both, D&Px

[@EdgeDynamicsEnglishRazors]

It is looking really nice..thanks for the entertainment :)

[@Moonfleet41]

My pleasure, thanks for your feedback mate.. 😊

[@stevetrusler1958]

I'm assuming the bike isn't EFI as you didn't mention an ECU reprogramme ?

[@Moonfleet41]

No Steve, good old carburetors !

[@stevetrusler1958]

@@Moonfleet41 I miss those 😭

[@loddude5706]

Y'know . . . with a Millyard 180 crank (try offering a 10 gallon cup cake + Vat) & a pair of cut & shut camshafts with angles that only the Italians would consider sane, this beast will indeed sound most mellow . . . a true 'Celeste' for all things unleaded : ) xx

[@Moonfleet41]

A fine standard as ever from the lyrical gangsta!

[@loddude5706]

@@Moonfleet41 - Hmm, thinks, even a 120 will find resonance peaks within it's full yodeling range, so to keep fracturous vibes within the non-irritation zone during daily walk-rounds, what chance an oblong 'rubber' block twix the can bracket & your hanger? - could make that rather squinty & painful bracket pairing look a bit less 'Bolts Bunny' too . . . High freq. & S/S sheet = no good . . . but, Penny's close up work etc. = V. good : )

[@arnybarmy]

A lovely bit of bracketry Del - top stuff!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, simple stuff, and I always think that with brackets if you don't notice them when fitted, then you've got them right!

[@guyfuller1369]

Lovely little mod, Del. As are many of your commenters, I’m slatherin’ to hear the music. Cheers!

[@Moonfleet41]

Me & you both buddy, I've gotta keep my best patience and wait to get through the paintwork as when it first fires up I want it wearing it's best pyjamas!

[@tomaskrashevsky818]

What about shavings and tiny metal debris that fall into the head pipes during cutting and filing? Will the exhaust pressure blow them out or are they going out for cleaning?

[@Moonfleet41]

Any dust or debris in the headers will be blown out within seconds of the first start up.!

[@howder1951]

4:24 Done! Ha-ha, very nice bit of mod and fab. You made me quiver with excitement when the baffle came off! (guess i got to get out more?) Well done Del, cheers!

[@Moonfleet41]

I have to say mate, i have never built a bike that ive wanted to hear fire up as much as this... 900cc, three cylinders, and a straight through single race can.. It's gonna be the voice or Horus himself..!