Yamaha XJR 1300:- "Clutch Slave Cylinder Rebuild" ! (With Outtakes)

[@leighmarshman3522]

Great video again mate fantastic out takes I don’t know why you don’t include them more often aye🤘

[@Moonfleet41]

I think maybe we will, it was actually good fun to do!

[@d.fresh.750]

The outtakes are fantastic!!! 😂 Great video, too! Hahaha

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@goldilocks913]

Finally a Delboy’s garage job l can do- putting the wheels on the groovy seat tool box 😂

[@Moonfleet41]

Need some brakes though lol... oh and some sort of steering too!

[@zedismz5260]

The outtakes were a nice added touch. 🤣

[@timcannon5659]

Love the out-takes!! Very funny!

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, a bit of fun!

[@pauldavis8421]

As always Del ! Great video with always a few tips and no matter what age you are ! your never to old to learn ! Loved the outtakes ! You and Penny have a great weekend 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Paul 👍, just showing what we do... and yes, we try to have a laugh too, glad you enjoyed that bit lol

[@motordown7664]

Great video Del. The outtakes were funny. I’ve done several clutch slave cylinders and normally use compressed air due to the amount of corrosion on the piston. Have a great weekend.

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing mate, great idea... compressed air works usually, or if it's properly jammed in from a bike that's been in storage, you can swop the bleed valve for a grease nipple and pump it out with a grease gun!

[@allenhuling598]

I don't have this kind of a concern on my current bike but found this quite interesting and obviously well demonstrated and documented....including the out-takes! Ha! Thanks to you both, and have a great weekend!

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it Allen, specially the outtakes! Have a great weekend there, thanks for your support, ride safe! D&Px

[@andyjdaviestjk]

Clean and tidy as always, nice to hear penny laughing as well 😂

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, need a laugh sometimes aye!

[@JDnBeastlet]

Hi Penny and Del - great video! A very useful skill to have as taught by you back in the day with the Bandit an used by me with great success. Thanks for continuing to deliver top-quality videos that have inspired me to do work on my bike that I would have not considered before channels like yours came along. Take care, dear friends. Be well, ride safe and have a great weekend!

[@Moonfleet41]

That's great to hear we've inspired you a little and as you've found, it makes owning a bike much more of an experience than just riding it! We appreciate your feedback and thanks for all your support over the years... wishing you a brilliant week to... ride safe always, D&Px

[@stevechinn1308]

Just a quick question Delboy. You obviously get a lot of parts mail order for the bikes you work on. Are there certain companies that you use and would recommend?

[@davidcort2857]

Blimey, that mobile toolbox must have done more miles than the XJ, lol

[@tommylitchfield3450]

It needs a proper race-course set up, jumps and everything! Invite all your friends over for a competition, and the loser has to supply the Band-Aids for everybody's scrapes!

[@Moonfleet41]

That would be so much fun... and perhaps an electric motor and a race series! And never mind the Band Aids, I couldn't believe I smashed my knee on the lift... twice!!! Must try harder...

[@reubentyson7027]

HELLO DELBOY I WATCH YOUR VIDEOS EVERYDAY AND ENJOY ALL OF THEM I'M NEW TO TRADE & APPRECIATE YOUR PATIENCE!!

[@johnr4459]

vibration pad, not on the 12's, otherwise a job i am very fermilliar with

[@besenwieslersepp1011]

Before you deal with the seal of the clutch pushrod, make sure it is mounted form the outside!

[@allanmason7544]

nice work del and penny

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you kindly Allan!

[@nickhellen6303]

Usual consummate job.By both the team. You’re becoming the English version of Ari Henning. Thank you.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much for the kind comparison, Ari's a great guy!

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Ouch, your knee! That's a Formula 1 chair ;-) Good idea with the outtakes. Great job with the XJR. Cheerio, Günter/Nürnberg

[@Moonfleet41]

😁 yes, I think I need brakes Günter!! (and yes, that did hurt lol)... enjoy your weekend and the sunshine, ride safe there! D&Px

[@loddude5706]

Nice tool-stool - with a spare starter motor & a big fat LiPo it could be quite nippy, 'Penny, I can fly!' (Any crossovers twix howling flatulence & Newton's motion laws, are a gift to trolley bloopers : )xx

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah I think I need some brakes buddy, I'll be off down the hill and awayyyy.....lol

[@renzovc]

Awesome video brother !! I got a similar rolling seat and it's so comfortable, specially working around the motorcycle lift ! Love this project, bike is coming along great !!! Stay safe guys cheers from New York !!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure does save the back and knees aye Renzo! Glad you're enjoying this project... hope you're both keeping well there in beautiful NY... ride safe, D&Px

[@rickrogers2649]

The new creeper seat was worth the investment just for the fun of buzzing around the shop, nevermind the extra comfort it will provide.😁 (not to mention the entertainment value for Penny). That bike is lucky it found its way to your shop. What an awesome makeover it's getting. Thanks and blessings to you both. ❤👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Totally agree, along with the similar stool I've got, we were thinking of doing some shop floor stool racing around the lifts in a figure-8, but we must check the floor first for stray cable ties or it could end in a nasty pile up! We may invented a new sport lol Take care and have a great weekend, D&Px

[@_______-]

Cheers Del & Penny - always enjoy watching these. Wish I'd have thought of the pump it method when getting mine apart - compressed air works fine, as long as it doesn't end up jammed at a bit of an angle. Scratch head... Start again 😊

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad to help, it's important to share knowledge so we can all keep things safe!

[@myz06rocks]

Maybe i misunderstood but.. with the upgraded oil filter, you have to remove the clutch line each time? If so… whooops.

[@Moonfleet41]

It appears to pass in front of the filter, I won't know for sure till I take it off!

[@wobblysauce]

Depends on the routing, as most times you put that clutch hose aiming up a bit and then it is a clear shot to the filter, but some aim the line a bit low and then you can get an interference issue.

[@galey94]

Good video back to the heart of what I started watching for almost 10 years ago. May I ask, what fluid so you use in your parts washer?

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi there.. thank you so much for such kind, long term support.. here is the fluid we use in the washer.. www.spanner-monkey.co.uk/degreasing-solvent-emulsifiable-5l-110940?search=AK05&description=true

[@twinphill900]

Informative, educational, and funny, a trifecta. On a side note. You look trim, taut, and terrific. Another trifecta 👍👍👍

[@Moonfleet41]

My word mate, I think you swallowed the whole 'T' section of the dictionary lol,,, just a titanic effort... we're gonna work that word in to a video lol

[@raywise]

Nice video Del, have done this a number of times over the years with my FJ1200s. After 30 odd years the alloy bore can get pitted in the clutch slave, so rather than buy a new one, specialist brake master resleeving companies can also put a nice stainless steel sleeve in the clutch slave. Have done this with 2 bikes, no more alloy corrosion/pitting ever, 😃

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi Ray, what a fabulous upgrade, simple thinking and makes you wonder why the factory doesn't do it in the first place... or perhaps they do now?!

[@PaydayGabeBCNV]

Del and Penny,, 🙏🏻 , you kids are the king and queen of motorcycle DIY . Cheers 🍻, G.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much for such kind words, we're glad you enjoy the content! D&Px

[@rsbharley4766]

Hi Del & Penny ,hope all is well with you both. Nice video , with great info for people and how true is your open note. Love the outtakes, you are as bad as me with your new mechanics creeper seat, but yours is a lot flasher then the one I have, you have the race model LOL. Have a great relaxing weekend and take care. Cheers

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, just a bit of fun and a great little investment to save my ol' knees, even with a lift, you so often find yourself bending down! Have a great Sunday there, enjoy the sunshine and ride safe! D&Px

[@howder1951]

Nice video, man that cylinder and piston have seen a few miles, great video for those big mileage bikes, enjoyed the out-takes, cheers!

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it mate, yeah was worth doing!

[@blade-x]

always very interesting videos Del 🤛🏼🤛🏼 I enjoy it every time, I have already said it, every video teaches me something, 👍🏼

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you mate, it's great to be of service.

[@Lou.C59]

Wow! Your comment at the beginning of the video, gives me the impression you don't have very good friends.

[@Moonfleet41]

Just inspirational words in this crazy world!

[@johnmacmillan2721]

Been going through a lot of your old vieos Del really enjoying the content and getting a bit more adventurous with the tools myself because of them . The latest Harley was a beauty by the way.

[@Moonfleet41]

That's great to hear John, glad the videos can help inspire you a little... thanks for the kind words, it's appreciated!

[@goughhomer3918]

Are you a motorcycle mechanic by trade?

[@KoHokCheung]

Thx. I appreciated the infos and the deleted scenes at the end. 😊 What liquid do you use in your cleaning device? Cheers.

[@Moonfleet41]

Hi mate, this is the product. www.spanner-monkey.co.uk/degreasing-solvent-emulsifiable-5l-110940?search=ak05&description=true I use it because it's water soluable (you can rinse the parts off afterwards in water, handy if you're going to paint them)... it is expensive admittedly, which puts many people off, but remember it lasts pretty much 'forever'... if you have a tank, it'll have a filter, so just pump it from the brush or nozzle in to a clean container and the sludge and dirt will be left in the tank, wipe out with shop towel till clean, and pour the fluid back in... had my fluid for 6yrs and still doing fine!

[@paulradcliffe2391]

Nice one Del 👍 Love the out-takes 🤣😂 Keep up the brilliant work Del 'n' Pen 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Paul, glad you enjoyed it, we all need a giggle now and again aye? Enjoy your weekend, ride safe mate.

[@Cueballproductions1149]

Do the jobs when u have access if u have access do it makes sense to tips Delboy ride safe buddy winters coming 😅

[@Moonfleet41]

Yeah make the most of the good weather mate (he says from a rainy Dorset today lol)... ride safe, catcha soon!

[@ThomasMoore.1]

Great video. Love the outtakes😂

[@JamesChasingSunrises]

Quick question Del... My Kawasaki Voyager is 7 years old. The slave cylinder isn't leaking at all and I'm wondering is this something I should do as a preventative measure? Great video and will help me greatly when I undertake this task.

[@Moonfleet41]

No mate, there's never any reason to fix things that aren't broken, just keep an eye on it, change the fluid on time, and it'll be fine.

[@JamesChasingSunrises]

@@Moonfleet41 thank you! Appreciate the response.

[@dckkr9657]

As always i enjoy watching Del 👍 Learning every time

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you, very kind.

[@chefhugob]

would love to know how YOU would remove siezed bleed niples from brake calipers --if you have a vid on this can you point me in its direction - not found it yet - have seen others but would trust your version over any other , i have an old FAZER 1000 i keep on the road myself, need to bleed brakes but nipples are siezed - have new nipples ready to fit.

[@Moonfleet41]

Presuming they're Blue Spot calipers then? If they are, and they are a dark grey colour on the casting? Then they're anodised, not painted, which is good news because you can heat them... so take the caliper off the bike, put it in a vice, have it orientated so the nipple is facing directly upwards (if they are Blue Spot then you should have 2 bleed nipples that facing both the same way, have them both upwards)... clean round the base of the thread gently with a soft wire brush (to clean off excess crud) , then soak round the rim of the bleed nipples with a good quality penetrating oil and leave overnight... if you can, come back to them and squirt a dab more every few hours... then when you're ready, heat up the casting GENTLY with a blow torch, don't get it too hot, just so it's too hot to touch (like a keetle just after it's boiled)... fit a tight fitting ring spanner on it and go VERY gently and try and crack it free... that should do it mate, it's a bit of faff, but way less faff than snapping them off... Good Luck!

[@chefhugob]

@@Moonfleet41 fantastic, thats brilliant, once i take thebike off the road for a few days i will have a crack at that, thank you

[@JimHague-Rout]

Great video's, keep up the good work, best you tube channel out there.!

[@Moonfleet41]

Wow thanks, that is truly encouraging 👍

[@gerardcullen5131]

Great instructional video Del and Penny and loved the outtakes

[@Moonfleet41]

We thought it was a bit of fun... Penny says I need some brakes though lol

[@geneahart5607]

Common sense rules the day!

[@bigjohn7609]

Enjoyed the as always but loved the out takes at the end it made the video more personal if you know what I mean

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate!

[@savinggracechurch4112]

Awesome tutorial as always and the handy tip at the end with the pushrod seal. I must admit that I have never changed these on any of my bikes in the past as I thought that I had to split the cases. You live and learn, well you do learn lots of useful stuff on this channel! And there were no badgers harmed or found in dark depths of the sprocket cover 😅 Now I'm equipped to deal with mine. Thanks, Del and Penny x

[@Moonfleet41]

You're so welcome Marc, glad you enjoyed the video... it's great to hear you're doing jobs on your bike, it really does give you more than just riding the bike when you can take care of it too! Have a wonderful weekend when it arrives, D&Px

[@savinggracechurch4112]

@Moonfleet41 Thank you, my friend

[@tommylitchfield3450]

Delboy, a raging torrent of inspiration was whirling through my mind as you were washing out the sprocket cover. During that cascading torrent of hitherto unknown mental brilliance on my part, I had an epiphany... run your cleaning fluid out of your hose and into a paper coffee filter and filter out the majority of new spooge, thus keeping your solvent cleaner, longer. No paper coffee filter?? Not a problem... Just filter it through your Tighty Whiteys. MASSIVE skidmark upcoming, though...Gotta say, I just might like the Outtakes of you on the new stool almost as much as I like that stool!! Too funny!! ...Tell the truth and shame the devil... you had Penny Pitstop pushing you around the shop after the cameras were off, didn't you? Or did you two set up a Timed Course throughout the workshop to see who is the fastest toolbox/ wheeled stool combo drivers in all the land?? I bet Pen SMOKED you! :)

[@Moonfleet41]

Hey Tommy, lovely to hear from you and thank you so much for your wonderful message! Oddly enough, the cleaning tank takes care of itself... the fluid that comes out the brush is hardly more than a little yellow as the pump itself has pretty effective filters and whenever I do this, you may have noticed I film a shot of the item in the tank and it may look black, but if you look closely, you can see the item clearly, the dirt's laying on the bottom... and when the time comes to clean it out, you just run the brush in to a clean drum to contain it all and what's left in the bottom is just the sludge... clean, wipe it out and pour fluid back in! But you're right on the nail in principle, running it through a filter means it'd pretty much last forever... would you believe I've had this fluid for 6yrs in the old smaller tank and now this one, just topped it up a little and a bloomin' good job too, as it's jolly expensive lol And yes, watch this space for a toolbox race series coming soon.............we're gonna handicap our more experience tool box riders by putting more tools in their drawers.... ooooer!

[@tommylitchfield3450]

@@Moonfleet41 REALLY looking forward to the race series! You as the host, with the home field advantage must run the course BLINDFOLDED!

[@Moonfleet41]

@@tommylitchfield3450 Ha ha ha.. i see much carnage...!

[@axelzanelli6475]

Another Great video! Thanks and keep them coming.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank mate!

[@TheNintendoFanBoy01]

Great Video. Great Outtakes... A touch of humor, is just the best.... Thank you so much!

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it mate, we normally just clip them out, but Penny suggested we keep them in for fun!

[@TheNintendoFanBoy01]

@@Moonfleet41 Absolutely. I loved them and humor is always the best.... Another idea might be to make them into shorts.... Just a thought.

[@goughhomer3918]

Just the fact that you make the subject matter seem so simple when in fact it’s not for the “average Joe” speaks volumes to your personality and delivery.

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you so much mate, always believed mechanical learning is simply a process of understanding the anatomy of the parts and a little practiced ability with hand tools, the rest is just getting stuck in and having a go!

[@ObsessiveCarDetailer]

Now thats a great way to start my weekend Del. Have I said that before?

[@Moonfleet41]

Cheers mate, enjoy!

[@matthewjackson3034]

I was gonna leave doing my pushrod seal, then actually went back to it as didn't fancy doing the work to have to undone do it all again. I used seal picks to pull it out, was a little more faff lol. 😅

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure thing mate, also with seal picks you can score the inner face if you're not careful and end up having to glue the seal in, just nip the end off an Allen key and yank out with molgrips, works every time!

[@matthewjackson3034]

@@Moonfleet41 will do that next time.

[@FREE_PUREBLOOD333]

That's a handy lil rolling stool with the drawers. 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

Sure is, a great investment!

[@tinks43]

Gotta have a laugh eh. Great to see you both enjoying yourself 🤣

[@Moonfleet41]

Need a laugh sometimes aye buddy! Hope you're all doing well there, big hug to the family, D&Px

[@twistyturd]

Like a little beardy davros on that wheelie seat 😂 great vid 👍

[@Moonfleet41]

😁

[@Tarabass]

Great job! As always :) Like the bloobers lol

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank you, just a bit of fun 😄

[@kwiebje24]

Is it also possible to use a sort of dentisthook to pull out the last rubber seal? Very nice video again Del 👌👌

[@Moonfleet41]

No mate, a seal pick, which I think you're referring to, isn't strong enough... the seal's got a metal liner and is an interference fit, a little like a rubber coated bearing, and most of the time they're original and fitted at the factory and they're properly stuck in place!! You need the strength and rigidity of a trimmed allen key and a pair of molgrips and a sharp tug or two and it'll come out!!

[@kwiebje24]

@@Moonfleet41 thanks!

[@serviaserviotis3979]

Nice job Del !

[@RandallSoong-pp7ih]

I enjoy the thorough way you wrench

[@Moonfleet41]

Thank You

[@jerryokeeffe9886]

Some great tips pal,good video

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks 👍

[@andyjrichie6709]

Great video and a great laugh at the end 😅

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Andy!

[@Goldwing1500rider]

New scooter!! Place for snacks and soda!!

[@Moonfleet41]

That's what we though lol who needs tools and brake cleaner when you can have popcorn and soda!

[@Goldwing1500rider]

@@Moonfleet41good thinking!! Lol😅 Oh??!! Btw… for penny??

[@AnchorsAweighNarooma]

Good one Del thanks

[@Moonfleet41]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ukbertie]

ive watched this a few times now and to be honest i cant find anything wrong with it !! the lighting is excellent as is the explanation of what you are doing and why , im sure your haters will pick fault with something etc but dont let them deter you , the fact that they have to make a video about another video speaks volumes ,

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks mate, guess there will always be bottom feeders who scavenge their content from the goodwill of others... just remember, when people talk behind your back, that means they're already behind you, so keep moving forward!

[@paulwhittaker606]

Brilliant

[@Moonfleet41]

Thanks Paul!