Triumph TT Legend, 3-into-1 Header Pipes (Pt4), Collector !

[@springy-2112]

Hey Buddy, you have so much patience . Very good choice to take little chunks and think good and hard between .. something I've been trying to do forever . I want everything done yesterday ! but it's never a good move. So thanks for the reminders . Sometimes , in fact often I step back , And force myself to stop and rethink with a certain buddy in the back of my mind 👍🏻☮❤ Peace and love brother 😎

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome brother Springy, thank you for the credit on that, tiz a great honour, but hang on, I seen you build a headless bass so I know you've got all the patience in the world!... keep safe, enjoy your week, D&Px

[@springy-2112]

@@Moonfleet41 Ah you got me there ! Fixing modding and building guitars is in fact the only thing I do slow and careful.. I hadn't thought about that side of me.. I use guitar stuff as meditation ! 👍🏻☮❤

[@allenhuling598]

Don't have the engine knowledge to argue whether 2 &1 or 3 into 1 is the best for performance, but for the looks, I'm really happy you decided to put all three into one! This is really turning out great, and I'm enjoying the process! Glad to know you're back to work! Cheers Del!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Allen, bringing all your pipes in to one collector is always the chosen method for racing, so it's always going to be a more tune-able and simple solution for a clean tune... there are some systems on the market for this bike, one that looks much the same as this, by Thunderbike, and they do claim a few horse power and a few pounds of torque above standard, so think I'm on the right track! Hope you're continuing to recover, stay safe there, D&Px

[@allenhuling598]

@@Moonfleet41 Thought this might be the case, and glad to hear it! Thanks for the response, and yeah, I'm doing well! Cheers!

[@gerry9359]

Great video as always Del .Never disappointing us Beginners mate . Keep safe and ride safe

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Gerry, just getting on with it and using what we have, really happy with the result... hope you're keeping safe where you are!

[@marticon9286]

You are a class act with your patience and thoroughness. Looking great and those exhaust port studs are being very forgiving!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, luckily due to a 6hr exercise in patience and determination, I got all the corroded old ones out, and they're all brand new stainless studs, loosely fitted in to the perfect condition holes... so I've got great liberty to whizz the pipes on and off as much as I like without risking any damage to them as they're new!

[@marticon9286]

Delboy's Garage Ha! Yes I watched that one! Picked up some great tips mate.

[@cedre2274]

Marvelous. Better than in a factory.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you my friend, that's very kind!

[@UnDerDog-t7v]

I'm glad you decided to follow through with the 3-into-1 approach. It's looking really good.👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks!

[@garya3056]

What a great master class for us (well, I personally may need remedial work after school due to “skillus lackus”) ...😬 Most importantly, Del, it sounds like you’re back to work, so big congrats to you! Chuffed for you! This week is normally bike week here on the peninsula where we live, but the promoters cancelled things months ago. Unbelievably though, the bikes are filing in as per usual albeit without a formal venue. Great community of bikers we are! Take it easy there, both of you! 🏍👍🏍

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Gary, I'm not surprised about the bike venue there, these event organisers think that their corporate decisions will change our lifestyle, but if it's anything like here in England, bike events didn't begin when someone opened a gate and said 'we're here', it usually starts with a natural gathering of friendly bikers, growing in to a 'thing', then the word spreads and it becomes popular... until the corporate man sees what's going on, then builds a gate, holds his hand out for an entrance ticket with the excuse of laying on some entertainment, I guess it works because we love it, but the proof it is the way I say is that when they say 'it's cancelled', nothing really changes, just the entertainment isn't on! Bikers will gather whether you tell them too or not, don't you think?! Thanks for your kind words and support, have a great week, keep safe both, D&Px

[@garya3056]

Delboy's Garage yessir, that’s the truth! Regards to Penny!

[@RenegadesGarage]

Del awesome video. The exhaust is going to look like it came that way from the factory.

[@Moonfleet41]

I hope so buddy, that would be a compliment to be proud of!

[@fiorellogalluzzo7282]

Turning out nicely. Glad you went with cutting the existing collector off and making a new one to accept 3 pipes. That turbo dump pipe came in handy in your box of tricks.

[@paulclifford5712]

Bloody brilliant Del. It always pays to sit back and look before acting... now if I can just learn to do it myself!

[@gavinhughes8623]

Fantastic del really interesting what the pipe actually looks like inside ,it's looking really good too, hope you and penny are good 👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing mate, nothing like seeing what 20yrs of soot has done to the insides! Keep safe mate.

[@MS-hd8yq]

I lost count of how many times you had those pipes on and off. 😂. When you put those two pieces next to the mounted pipes at the end I got even more excited. It's gonna look tremendous when done. Great job 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, it was just a get test shot at then end, and I don't think I can use that taper piece as it's very old metal from a turbo, and probably brittle, so may have to make a cone from scratch, which am really looking forward to... but it will be well worth it for the learning process, and yes indeed, pipes on, pipes off, pipes on, pipes off... I lost count too!

[@MS-hd8yq]

@@Moonfleet41 The fabrication will let your skills shine.

[@lauriecremore5601]

Neat and precise ... Brilliant 👌

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@grahamfairclough2462]

Had few busy days lately and unfortunately not had much time to watch the chanel, but just had a great hour playing catch up watching your last 3 video's on the exhaust build, absolutely brilliant work, looking forward to hearing the finished article, will sound amazing when it's all done, cant wait Del !!!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, welcome back, hope you're having a good week, and really appreciate you keeping up and lending your support!

[@han_mulders]

Amazing! I just love exhaust work, especially when they’re made from scratch! Very nice work 👍🏻

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks you Han, first time for me, but really enjoying it! 👍

[@LS-uv9gg]

Custom modifications are totally cool, but making them look Factory, well that's one of my very favourite things ever. Best of both worlds then, and shows great attention to detail. Bravo!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, I agree, and if you get it right, then it's those kind of custom upgrades that get respect and win bike shows.

[@sophiedavid-foster9520]

MC Faro shirt! I went there 4 times already. Best weekends of my.life! Keep up the good work

[@outandaboutinoz]

I love it, it is great to see you using all of the skills and tools that you have accumulated through the years. Very inspiring.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you very much Greg!

[@bluehazeboy]

Great job del,I’m liking the way you’ve gone with the down pipes , that the most aesthetic part of any exhaust,

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate I agree, it's architectural! 👍

[@jerrys2346]

14:04 Double masking is required these days! Really nice work on this the exhaust. Creative, as usual.

[@gilesbristow123]

Looking really nice👍. The only exhaust I've fabricated was hidden under a car which was nicely hidden

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks 👍

[@frankt.3891]

👏👏👏Nothing better than sitting on a chair to find the inspiration. Congratulations

[@Moonfleet41]

Totally agree mate!

[@cesarmathies9289]

I must say you're a fast learner, good hand position this time when you're welding, and good thinking with the stress relief, thinking like a welder, so thumbs up Del, have a nice night cheers mate

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, that means a great deal, I try and absorb as much as possible from the great and kind comments we get from all our viewers... and as you know, every day's a school day! Free insight from a professional is a gift indeed.

[@haroldwiser2641]

Annealing is a good idea that most would probably have skipped!

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah, it seemed a good idea just to release the small amount of distortion to prevent any issues further down the line.. drops straight out no, perfect alignment. Good to hear from you Harold, hope you're having a good week. D&Pxx

[@lokigof-i1p]

@@Moonfleet41 wish you could re-upload your annealing video again Del...

[@Moonfleet41]

@@lokigof-i1p Do you mean this one?? kzbin.info/www/bejne/op23Z2etaNZ6f6M

[@renegade1987]

Looks great, top job.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you sir.. glad you enjoyed it. !

[@petermotzfeldt4083]

Nice work man👍🏼 respect from denmark

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Peter, good to hear from you..

[@cedlem5412]

It's always a pleasure to watch your videos. It's been quite a while now that I follow you and I every time eager to see your new post. ✌🏼

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you for your kind loyal support, im glad you enjoy the videos, it makes making them all worthwhile,

[@bikerdad1479]

Good build mate.and thanks for the advice over the weekend

[@Moonfleet41]

No problem mate 👍

[@robertengland9352]

You amaze me Del excellent vid again 👍

[@Goldwing1500rider]

Heat sink( whatever u call it) I didn’t even think of it shape it self back in position , make pipe relax.... may crack makes sense.... great thought!! Look forward next video!

[@grosbeakmc]

Hey Del and Penny, great work as always. Fantastic job bringing those three pipes together and the way forward looks clear. Thanks especially for the tip on annealing!

[@Moonfleet41]

Most welcome John, and thank you for your kind words.. the annealing just relaxed that slight distortion so it won't crack there in the future.. it seemed to work really well too ans the pipes now drop straight out and back in again with perfect alignment..

[@grosbeakmc]

@@Moonfleet41 That's great to hear!

[@robinroma6285]

This is shaping up nicely now, can't take my eyes off this build 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Rob, im glad you're enjoying it..

[@fast929rr2]

Moto clube de Faro....👍👍Best reguards from Portugal.

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes indeed, best bike rally in the world!

[@_Just_Some1]

Another Portuguese viewer here :)

[@motoedd2437]

Defo chose the best option, looks great Del, nice touch with the annealing, very smart..

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, it seemed the right thing to do!

[@ownyourworld]

I find using a half moon file on a round pipe so satisfying 😀

[@Moonfleet41]

I agree mate!

[@Val750]

That's coming along really nicely, buddy. Keep up the good work😎👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Val, really appreciate that mate..

[@tonygriffiths2485]

Some work there, all good though, couldn't see how that was going to go at all until you showed us, logical really, but not easy. Excellent work, enjoyed that, thanks :)

[@Moonfleet41]

You're right Tony.. i lot of this day was thinking and fathoming.. working out the best route to take... well worth taking the time as im happy with it now and just have the cone to make..!

[@OldPortsmouth]

One of the best jobs you have done - take a bow !! - as an aside, before I type this I am sure you will hate it - next project a big scooter?? stripped of all the plastic and you could be left with a fast, cheap fun commuter, but can you make it look good ?? curved ball change - but with the 50% rise in scooter sales due to Covid, there will be shed loads on the market for next to nothing as the rain and cold puts the owners back on the train and bus - give some ideas what could be done with one ?? (but make it a big one for the fun - burgman ? - have ridden one, they are quite a laugh, just pig ugly)

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate, have thought that through a few times, but not maxi-scooters because they're just too large and the potential isn't really there to do anything that interesting with them, but in my previous life I ran a bike shop and for a time we were a Gilera dealer, and the Gilera 180 two stroke is insanely tune-able, with gearbox rollers and a piston kit, you can make them embarrass Fireblade's off the lights, but like all these things, try finding one worth a jot, they're all either hammered to death already, or treasured and polished! But it's certainly a thought Jon, and thanks for your kind words on the pipes.

[@randyandy11600]

I would of welded that bit of turbo manifold straight on lol, job done 😂 My Neighbours would bloody enjoy that

[@Moonfleet41]

No, it's too short mate, needs to be about an inch longer, as you'll see in the next video, I think it's wiser to use fresh metal, not 20yr old metal that's been heat cycled a million times!... gonna play it safe with all this hard work!

[@philmorrow2446]

I have a cunning plan, Baldrick!😂. Clever use of the "pile of the bits that could be useful!"👍

[@Moonfleet41]

So cunning you could pin a tail on it and call it a fox my Lord!

[@topschrott7112]

Sehr Gute Arbeit Del, bin gespannt wie es weiter geht.

[@joepie221]

Nice job Del. My son and I recently had a conversation about this very topic. That merge area was always a mystery to me. You mentioned split shift, what else do you do?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Joe, I have to admit to copying the factory design for the merge area, soon as I sliced it open, it was the classic slap forehard moment! They obviously squeeze them together to fill the gap between the circles... ! I always admire simple thinking that gets a job done, especially seeing as something simple is usually easy to replicate! Always good to hear from you Sir, how's your bike project coming on? Have a great week and keep in touch!

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

Where theres a will theres a way...Nice one.

[@rsbharley4766]

It's looking good Del. what would we do with out a rack of cut off bits lol. Looking forward to the next one mate. Penny and you have a good week. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing mate, I'd be lost without my box of scrap! Taht garbage has followed me around for 20yrs ha ha... and some of it is the original stuff... but I'll damn well use it some day! Have a great week, keep safe, D&Px

[@tomaszk6283]

Coraz piękniej to wygląda , będzie na prawdę super . Pozdrawiam mistrza

[@Moonfleet41]

Dziękuję Thomaz, zawsze jest pan bardzo miły, życzę miłego tygodnia ..

[@stevelong6358]

Great job del. looking good all the bits look right..

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Steve, happy with it so far! 👍

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Beautiful work Del, true craftsman....

[@Moonfleet41]

Michael, you are too kind, just learning and expanding on old skills.

[@michaelmitchell5909]

@@Moonfleet41 thank you for responding back....means alot. Alot of guys don't bother to...

[@Moonfleet41]

@@michaelmitchell5909 Really? Well I'd find that a little blunt personally, nobody is too big to reply, I once wrote a letter to the famous Terry Waite about a topic, and he replied the same day with a long, friendly and insightful letter back, and we on You Tube are just nobodies, just ordinary people, and if someone take the trouble to get in touch, then it's the least of your duty to reply, to find the time to reply, the only time we struggle here is when it's extremely busy and a popular video gets an exceptional amount of comments, but we always reply to every email we get... we appreciate your support Michael, take care and stay in touch, D&Px

[@michaelmitchell5909]

@@Moonfleet41 wow, what a nice response Del. Thank you so much man..you have replied to my comments in the past, and I greatly appreciate all of that...I can tell a good person when I see one, and even tho we've never met, I can tell your a great person. It would be an honor to have a friend like yourself....here in the states, good people are far and very few between...ill most certainly continue to follow your channel and stay in touch.. take care man!... you deserve the success your obtaining!

[@leovdvelden8428]

Good thinking, great job!

[@upnorthviking823]

I love where its going!! Try using a muffler thats long enough.It will rumble more with the 3 pipes together.too short of a muffler wont sound very nice!if you can check the af mixture as well at given rpms you can find and add power where it needs it!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, I have a muffler planned, it's a 14" reverse cone, and the link pipe is about a foot long, so only marginally shorter than standard, should look balanced as well as work well!

[@garethburningham9467]

That box of off cuts reminds me of a drawer in my kitchen..... 😂

[@richardhartley7094]

Keeping your off cuts made that job easier than it could of been excellent 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes indeed Richard, never through anything usable away, you'll use it eventually.

[@geraldgallagher825]

@@Moonfleet41 Now would that advice also apply to my last two ex's !!!!! I fear not sir!!! Lol

[@Moonfleet41]

@@geraldgallagher825 Errr... perhaps not! But I did say anything useable ;-/

[@geraldgallagher825]

@@Moonfleet41 life aint nothing without a chuckle m8 🤣🤣

[@arnefelgemacher1997]

Hello, Del. Great work. Looks very awesome. Similar to the Honda CB 400 Supersport from the 70s, But don't you think that the smaller diameter of the middle pipe causes problems with the flow of exhaust gases? Maybe a backpressure and thus an increased temperature of the middle cylinder? I hope you understand what I mean, my English is not good enough to explain it better. Greetings from Germany. I love your videos. Arne

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Arne, a common misconception Sir, all I did was flatten the side of the middle pipe to make it square, the corners created take the place of the curves that were there, meaning it's no smaller, it's actually the same circumference as it was, no metal was removed, just re-shaped, so it should burn just the same in theory! And your English is just perfect, thank you for your comments.

[@daveinwla6360]

​@@Moonfleet41 - Arne is right in that the cross-sectional area of the middle pipe is a little less than each of the 2 outer pipes, even though all 3 have the same perimeter. That would make the exhaust gas have to flow a little faster in the middle pipe. The middle pipe also has a higher ratio of perimeter to cross-sectional area, producing more drag in the middle pipe. The combination would result in more back pressure in the middle pipe. But since the 3 cylinders empty at different times and this header design doesn't depend on timing of a reflected pressure wave, the effect is probably insignificant. If this were a 2-stroke engine, though, pulse timing and exhaust velocity would be important.

[@pauleden5396]

True master there Del, plenty of jobs solved with many cups of tea and hands on hips starring at it first..

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes indeed Sir, time to contemplate is never wasted time!

[@myz06rocks]

i've never tried metal fabrication... now i just need to break something so i can make a new one LOL Great idea on the collector Del.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks buddy, it's my earlier years as a spotty yoof that honed my ability to break things....and my subsequent years as an impoverished singleton that motivated me to learn how to fix things.... it's surprising what you can teach yourself when you have no money to buy new things aye..! Have a good week and take care.. D&Pxx

[@myz06rocks]

Delboy's Garage just before I read this, I have things to fix now. 😂. Power window regulator in my truck. Darn IT!!

[@phil-oq9id]

This exsaust is going to look brilliant del. Spot on mate👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Hope so, thanks mate!

[@nathanfiero3291]

Hey Del- I think the headers look absolutely beautiful! I’m just curious to know if it’s going to restrict exhaust flow, by adding another pipe to the existing tail pipe. Instead of using a larger diameter. Just Hoping to hear your thoughts on that. Keep up the great videos!

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Nathan, it shouldn't do mate, remember there were 2 heavyweight, fully restricted silencers on there and now it'll just be one open short silencer instead... so the back pressure should be the same, or even less, similar to a system made by Thunderbike, their header is more or less like mine, and they report that increses power and torque by a small amount... so I'm looking forward to finding out!

[@richardpearson4248]

Great video nice job stay safe looking forward to next one 🇬🇧👍🏻

[@williamjones6478]

How can you give a thumbs down to that there are dreamers and doers obviously they are not the latter

[@bubbles1863]

That's is a tidy job del looking forward to seeing it finished

[@fmlapa]

Nice Shirt! Moto Clube de Faro! ;) Abraços de Portugal!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, I agree, the best motorcycle rally on earth!

[@jonty4664]

👍🏻 looking smart

[@earlbigod]

Lovin' this project! Great job welding, annealing and thinking it through. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@geraldgallagher825]

Coming together very nicely m8 looking forward to the end result now Honestly have my own ideas how she should look but my mental image will not be yours So looking forward to the differences also 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you Sir, I've got the result mapped out in my head before I start the job, it's just a case of executing it...! I'll be signing it off in the next video, so just one more to go!

[@geraldgallagher825]

@@Moonfleet41 What is your plans for the wheels Del ? Only asking as my m8 runs a custom harley with highly glossed black rims on similarly glossed hubs with stainless polished spokes Honestly looks the dogs you know whats. Real jewellery piece on a high end machine

[@Moonfleet41]

@@geraldgallagher825 Actually the plan is something pretty similar to your mate's bike, the front rim is rusty and the rear one is rusty and too narrow, so am thinking I may challenge myself and buy a 5" rear and a 3.5" front, both in anodised black and a pair of stainless spoke kits, then after re-furbishing the hubs, have a go at re-lacing myself... it is a bit of a science, but it's just nuts and bolts, and it's way cheaper than buying new wheels... and if I can do that, I can fit a 180 tyre in the back as there's plenty of room...!

[@geraldgallagher825]

@@Moonfleet41 in a past life i worked as a service engineer for a well known MTB importer and wholesaler Brands included Scott/Diamond Back and Mbk So trust me when I say yes it is nuts and bolts but also with a bit of a black art Lacing can be done in so many ways For strength/for aesthetics/for durability All are different patterns of lacing up Once correctly laced in the appropriate pattern for your application/usage a newly built wheel needs to be professionally trued and tensioned ( in order to fully support its self and the vehicle and power output of the vehicle,) On the upside your local cycle shop will lace and true and tension motor bike wheels alongside their usual cycle wheels So knowing you and just as a safety measure I would recommend you allow them to check after you have built them yourself Having experienced myself the effect this further proceedure produces i will not only recommend it but thoroughly advise it to improve performance and safety Trust me you will feel the difference of trued and tensioned over just non t and t'd Its night and day So much so I would honestly say a properly t n t'd wheel will provide more drive more quickly to the tire than a non t n t'd one Solely due to its tighter tolerance and improved inherent strength

[@Moonfleet41]

@@geraldgallagher825 Great advice indeed mate.. I have the option for the company that supply them to build them for me.. ill take their advice and maybe play safe.! certainly if that then get's the wheels warrantied as the bike will be for sale.!!! got a while yet, so can save some money towards them.!

[@michaelevans1658]

Clever Triumph ,wish they would sort out the infamous wiring harness issues from 2016 to current day .

[@johnmortison5763]

Does this bike have a 120 deg crank (even firing) or a 90/180 crank (uneven firing)? The former will have a great sound, the latter maybe not so much. Depends on your taste.

[@g40will]

WTF Del! Why are you using cutting oil with a fibre cutting disc!?

[@Herzankerkreuz67]

I thought I was the only one wondering about that ........ Any explanation from your side ? I only thought this necessary when cutting with metal on metal, like bandsaw, drilling, milling etcetera...

[@tinks43]

(P) Well that was easier than expected, what a relief! Always useful to keep bits lying around, was the funnel from the Yam Turbo?

[@Moonfleet41]

The original one mate, yes... but as you saw, in the end, I made the funnel from scrap from virgin pipe, a lot safer as it's thicker and will certainly last longer!

[@logman6656]

Looking forward to seeing end result

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you mate.. next video ill have this finished.

[@markwitham6784]

Split shifts...dont ya just luv em.........ill get you Buttler 🤣

[@alanpaterson5395]

That looked like a lot of work to get that to all line up, think we now know why triumph never made a 3:1 for the thunderbird series! Looking forward to seeing it done

[@Moonfleet41]

You're right Alan, that was a lot of work! But I've done this kind of thing many times and the end always justifies the effort, so when you're bogged down in the middle of it, with loads still to do, you can tell yourself you'll be proud of it in the end!

[@HtxHDstreetglide]

How can I tell if my 2010 Triumph is running to lean? Added a set of emgo cocktail shakers. Any advice? Thanks

[@Moonfleet41]

As a fuel injected bike, it shouldn't run too lean, but depending on what Triumph it is, you should be able to re-map it to run on the Emgos, if it's an air cooled twin, your dealer can download and install the 'open' map which will run on any aftermarket silencers... check with the dealer first, should be fine, and the download usually costs about £30.

[@HtxHDstreetglide]

@@Moonfleet41 sorry failed to mention. Triumph America

[@Moonfleet41]

@@HtxHDstreetglide Oh that's good then, an 865 I presume? So perfectly re-mappable, just check with your dealer and they can book it in... if you fit the pipes with a full baffle, then it will run on the standard map just fine, specially if you have the original air filter, but if you want to run them open, that you're safer getting the open map installed, so it will run a bit richer and cool it down, just to be safe!

[@HtxHDstreetglide]

@@Moonfleet41 thanks they do still have the baffle and stock air box. Do you have a link or picture as to what a safe burn on the spark plug should look like with these types of slip ons? Thanks for all the knowledge.

[@joehilling1482]

I need to go and find something to weld now!!

[@rotay4900]

Del, would like to have your thoughts on why triumph didn't do this in the first place on this bike?? It looks so much better ☺️

[@Moonfleet41]

Because it's a classic style bike, emulating the old Bonneville style, which would have always had two chrome silencers, so I guess they decided to keep it traditional looking!

[@nickbishop6784]

Great job Del

[@MRomano1984]

Nice and clean work again m8. What do you do as a job?

[@mm3rik]

hi del ,have you thought that you are adding 1/3 more gas into the 2 into 1 , maybe use bigger bore pipe from 3 into 1 to tail pipe , just asking , all looking good

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes mate, all considered, and have a little experience with this, remember it had two fat restrictive silencers and now it'll have one big bore straight through silencer, so no restriction on the back, am gonna make the funnel choke in the next video and the existing collector I've cut off will be welded on at least 6" further back than it's original position, allowing for a shallow taper which will feed the gases in progressively, if you look at the Thunderbike system available on the market, it uses this same design and gives 7 extra bhp, so this could even give me a little improvement!

[@jmichaelsed]

Absolute right decision! I wonder what it sounds like right now? :P

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Jon, I really wanted to fire it up, even though I don't have the can yet, but there's no fuel or coolant in the motor and it's important I flush it through first, as the coolant was quite full of rust due to the iron liners... but it will happen when the time comes, a proper sound off video!

[@Zrx-bp7ki]

J'y , great job i love it . thanks for the vidéo

[@Moonfleet41]

I'm glad you like it!

[@johntwamley3119]

Looking good mate ive been watching what u do for a couple of years now just wish you could fix my bandit lol

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers buddy, what's up with it? Sure you can't do it yourself?

[@johntwamley3119]

The frame needs welding and the quiet a bit of tlc really and too busy working all the time

[@Dominic650s]

Easy 1 exhaust per header tube 😂😂

[@Broken_Arrow58]

I get the impression you didn't want to cut off the two into one collector but had to because of your style. Man, removing and reinstalling those pipes and working them to adjust fit over and over; you must REALLY enjoy customization and fabrication.

[@Moonfleet41]

Yes I do! ... and the results of having something unique and one of a kind makes it all worth it... time I have, but money I don't, so I make my own!

[@Broken_Arrow58]

@@Moonfleet41 Maybe you don't have money but you sure have a boatload of tools! It's probably rare you find one you need but don't have. Nice shop too.

[@wobblysauce]

Del, I noticed you have issues with the Filter and wearing a mask at the same time... lookup 'Resp-O-Rator Dust Respirator Model JR-7'. Michaelcthulhu channel has been running them for years and a number of others have made nice mods to them If you want to view how Michaelcthulhu made the changes most of us use, look up 'Charity Microbuild: That Thing Around My Neck'

[@Moonfleet41]

Hello buddy, I follow Michaelchthulhu and what a crazy lunatic he is! It's no wonder he ended up with a TV show. I know the respirator you mean, a great piece of kit based on the principle of a diver's aqualung, and I believe you can buy them now in various forms, so definitely a better option than trying to wear a regular respirator and a weld mask at the same time!

[@wobblysauce]

That he is... but that good type of lunatic. As for the design it is painfully simple, that most forget about you don't want to be breathing what is in front of you so pick a different location, that said you can change the filter type to whatever you need, like most things the best tool is the one at hand... and the full face respirators are nice but can be annoying, either you wear it too much or you go without it. Been following for maybe 10 years, how time flys when looking back at it.

[@Moonfleet41]

@@wobblysauce Time sure does mate, can't believe it's over 10yrs since start on this YT journey... that's the support and the tips on the respirator!

[@REKLESSWOLVES1]

Great vid again mate, why the spray just before you cut the S/Steel ? Does that help the disk cut through S/Steel better or is it to prolong the life of the disk ? Never saw that done before, Top Tip for the day if you please. LOL

[@Moonfleet41]

Ho buddy, good to hear from you...I used the cutting oil spray on the band saw actually, not with the disc.... it's there to keep the cutting face cool, it stops the cut line closing up from heat expansion, (which can trap the blade and break it) also and prolongs the life and sharpness of the bandsaw blade.. it's not essential, just belt and braces really..!

[@shaunsk8ordie]

I wud put a strengthener strip at the bottom of the headers defo needed for hardtails for vibration but always good

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers buddy, I have considered that, am going to envelope all 3 tubes in to a single oval cone, with a perimeter weld all the way round, so once that's done, I'll give them a little flex and see how they move, and if they need one, then yes, perhaps just a little discreet plate strip on the back about 6" forward of the cone... good thinking!

[@joaoraposo1417]

cool t shirt!

[@timsapper8030]

Really enjoying this Build Del Please don’t Rat this one 😉

[@Moonfleet41]

Certainly not my friend, hoping to make this a beautiful bike to a high standard that will be for sale, complete with one off custom paint job and some leather upholstery, it's gonna be a long project and I've much to do still, this is just the basics!

[@timsapper8030]

Have been watching your Videos for quite some time now and it’s great to see how you increase your skill set. Really enjoyed the street fighter project and the Harley thought you made an excellent job of those, Can’t say I was a fan of the waste land Bussa but must admit I appreciated Your workmanship so keep up your great work and best wishes to you and Penny Pitstop 👏👏👏

[@Cueballproductions1149]

Doing well there Del the heating thing guess the safe way to go as for next video do your work do what you can still enjoy watching your channel stay safe friend

[@Moonfleet41]

Ayup Si, great to hear from you bruv, hope life is good and you're all keeping safe there... catch up once this virius is through, what d'ya say, it'd be good to meet the CheekyB's, D&Px

[@fader2701]

Thanks for another video

[@ownyourworld]

Good vid again 👍🏻

[@roccoknoop7719]

No balancepipes necessary?

[@Moonfleet41]

No, none fitted by the factory on the 2-into-1 part, so should be fine.

[@kieranmanners170]

Could be a complete amateur comment, but is there not a concern with back pressure buildup with pipe 2 being squshed from both sides? Creating a smaller area for gases to escape with the way they are joined together? I am loving this build overall, cant wait to see what you do colour scheme wise, if you do anyway. Keep it up.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Kieran, no that's the good thing with manipulated pipes, you change the shape, but not the circumference, what is now the middle pipe was 'D'-shaped and is now square, it's no smaller, just doesn't have round edges... so the flow capacity will be more or less the same!

[@bigfatpear]

it just go's to show, never throw anything away, you never know when that piece of junk will come in useful. good job.

[@Moonfleet41]

Absolutely mate, never chuck anything out that is in any way useful!

[@leighmarshman5575]

The pipe your going to use will it be big enough to take the gases from 3 as it was used for 2 before if I’m talking bollocks just say lol Hope your both well

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Leigh.. the link pipe will be plenty big enough to flow the gasses.. it's bigger then the link pipe on the Busa, and thats 400cc bigger with an extra cylinder... it also helps that ill be using a single open megaphone silencer with little or no baffle... and previously it had two fay restrictive factory cans bunging things up... Should actually give me a bit more torque low down too... Hope life is good mate.. Ride safe aye.. Del.

[@leighmarshman5575]

Delboy's Garage okey dokey bud thanks for the reply makes sense now and you sir aye

[@th3v1k1ngW4rri0r]

19mins 30sec..LIKE A GLOVE!!! lol Hindsight is great... a suggestion for next time, coming from a guy who makes..or tries to make viking axes lol... A "hardy" inside the pipes and the pipe heated would have made it easier... not mansplaining.... you know when you have to open up the hole for the wooden shaft to go thru, the metal is hot, you shove the hardy thru, and hammer. Its one of those... I see "the video" of doing it in my head, but cant articulate the words to explain it... like this guy I follow at 5mins 40seconds Anyway. really elegant solution dudeski. Breathing Masks and welding helmets..... lmao! yeah.. I have the same issue. Alec Steele a blasdesmith I watch, has a full face air mask, that also has like a welding face attachment. Links up to the compressor. I had a look and was surprised by the prices. £100 upto £300. Shame I dont have a compressor yet. And glad to see I'm not the only one who sticks his face 12" away from what hes welding Penny pitstop still on the same yahoo email addy? got some bits to post out to you guys.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey buddy, yes you're right, PPE is always a pain in the arse, you can weld something and need to quickly grind it back, then weld again, and that can be over 1/2hr because it's weld mask off, glasses on, respirator on, ear defenders on, quick grind, take it all off again, weld mask back on, it's like musical head gear lol... and yes, I know what you mean in that description, I used to watch the crazy Irishman who makes the giant swords when I had the time to watch You Tube that is!... and yep, Penny is on the same email mate.

[@user-tj3cf7se6h]

"Metalastic". 🙂 .

[@iainduncan2363]

coming together nicly there big fella looks pretty good atb iain

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers Iain, always good to hear from you bruv, hope life is good for you both, cheers, D&Px

[@iainduncan2363]

@@Moonfleet41 yip all good up here m8 take care iain

[@martindekker8203]

Somehow your workshop has doubled in size...

[@mohammedmidlaj4623]

Nice 👍👍👌

[@zardportugal]

Welll done.

[@michaeleveritt599]

8 hours? What exactly was accomplished?