Delboy's Garage, Harley Davidson, 'Bar Grips change'
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- A traditional 'How-To' video on changing the Handlebar Grips on a Harley Davidson.
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The best video on grips on TH-cam!!
The best damn channel PERIOD on TH-cam!!
I did this install today and actually appeared to know what I was doing, after watching this of course. Thanks!
Thank you Delboy. New handgrips installed & throttle adjusted. Excellent & easy tutorial to follow.
+Matthew Corbett Good news Matthew, glad it helped you, it's great to do these little jobs yourself aye??!
Hey Del, I realise this is a old video: but it just happened to come up when I watched your latest release.
I used to use hairspray to stick my grips on. Most of us would’ve followed this procedure for years. Many years.
I did too on my FLSTN.
In December 2020 I moved the bike out of my garage ( gotta move the car first- bikes are all lined up on my side of the garage) and went to park it across the slope of my downhill driveway. Sidestand on downhill side.
My normal practice - in gear and front wheel blocked against my brick mailbox. This is my procedure with whatever bike I take for a ride. The bike cannot move. Forward motion denied by mailbox and first gear. Tipping downhill prevented by sidestand.
The left hand grip slid off in my hand as I turned the bars to the right and I couldn’t hold the bike up- went down on the LHS. No damage due to the footboards.
Ever tried to lift a Harley Me either. But I did.
Hurt my back severely- had an operation on it 12 months ago and have slowly re-learned to walk and not limp. Haven’t ridden since- but very close now.
The Hairspray worked for a few years, but gave way instantaneously.
I only use adhesive now.
Blimey Nick, long story mate, but i get what you're saying, the grip from the glue isn't only to blame though, after all, 350kg bike, and hauling it about by that grip.. i use Renthal grip glue adhesive these days since i found the same as you.. after a while it would break loose and move about... but on pretty much any other bike with normal weight, its still fine.. Get well soon mate, hope you're back to full fitness soon.. Del.
I kept procrastinating on changing the grips after watching your video it was so EZ THANKS
I am going to be changing my handlebars on my RK Classic and was concerned about the throttle cables but now that I have seen this I am a little more confident in my ability to save the labor cost and do it myself. Thank you so much!
Hi John, see the message below from Yve , buddy, she did it all herself, it's just a straight forward process, take one step at a time, and before you know it, your'e done ! Give us a shout if you get stuck !
Best most informative video on the internet, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Those grips are the most comfy ones I have ever used they just fit my hands great and way retro cool .Another great video
+Andrew Earl Thanks Andrew, me too, love the fat chunky feel..! (cool avatar BTW).
You make the BEST videos. So detailed and informative and I REALLY appreciate you for sharing your knowledge. I just happened to need new grips and now I’m going to do it.
Thank you!!!
Glad it was helpful!
@@Moonfleet41
Your videos always are!!
After watching your video I felt confident in doing the new grips on my 02 heritage softail classic. Thank you sir you are very good at this . Keep up the good work. I'm a subscriber now.
Thank you David, and welcome aboard sir..
Best detailed video about this topic.
Well done Del. Really enjoy watching you work.
+Myles Berg Thanks Myles, appreciate you watching... Del.
Great explanation on all your videos. Blown away with your video on a full engine service, I feel
like I’ve been deceived by Harley Davidson service agents when running old dirty oil or not through my new clean filter.
Peter, I've responded to your comments also on the 'Purge' video!
Great video again, Del and Penny. Don't have a Harley but some very useful tips there about general strip down and re-assembly procedures, which I find invaluable when doing anything on the Bonnie. Have a good Easter!
+Edward Richards Too right Edward, the cables are the same job to remove on your Triumph... all pretty universal..!! Happy easter buddy.. D&P.
Thanks for all your videos!!! Very helpful and always fun to watch and learn from you. Just installed my Arlen Ness Grips on my 48. Big THANKS!!!
Nice on e buddy... glad to hear it.. .and you may not realise, but you just saved yourself at least £100 .. if you'd taken it to the HD dealer, they would charge at least one hour's labour, and here that is between £85 and £95 a hour PLUS VAT... not only does that make it a pretty expensive pair of grips, but you also learned a little about your 48, and that has to be a bonus too aye.?
Thanks for watching, and ride safe Del.
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Dude thank you! Been wondering about how to do this with out cutting into the grip. A very well done video. From the difference in torque bits too using break cleaner or hair spray.
Most welcome Parker. Glad it helped!
Just the video I was looking for you absolute legend 😎👍
Glad I could help, most welcome Sir!
the out-takes are allways funny del keep it up
I did this a year ago but am doing it again with the same exact grips as on this video.
I prefer torx bits because their hard to strip out.
Use them whenever possible.
I believe that with the throttle cable. You only have to listen one.
Never mind I see that’s how you did it. I seen you remove both boots and they bought you were going to loosen both
7 yrs later and I still use this video ever time I change my Handlebar and grips. Love the content and the great videos. Thanks for sharing. 🤘🤘⚡️
Great to hear mate, glad the videos are of use, thanks for watching!
Top vid, thanks for clarity in the vid. Hoping Santa gets me some new grips :)
No problem 👍
you're the best you teach me planning how to fix my Harley-Davidson I just want to say aloha for my wife
Aloha from Hawaii
i love your videos, as always very well explained... have the same grips for my iron, and after i`ve seen this i can´t wait to change it.. thanks Del!
you guys are great !! keep up the good work. you are very helpful.
Fantastic detail, very informative- thanks for the video
Great Video! Best one I've seen! Great Help! Thanks!
Thanks for a good explanation on how too, with important issues hi-lighted also good camera work which out strips many peoples video's....Happy Easter....R.S. Both.....
+Bristol roy (Bristolroy) Hi Penny here Roy, thank you so much, I just try to film what I would need to see to do the job as a novice, glad it works and makes it easy to understand - I'm no camera expert, but so glad it works, thank you so much, Pennyx
excelent tutorial !!
This video will be used to change a handlebar on a french sportster !
Glad we can reach across the Channel - how about sending us a photo when you're done !
no problems !! i do find my new handlebar before ;)
Love your videos! Thanks for making them. Very helpful.
love the little "pinhead" dude on the mirror!..haha, nice
+stratosjeff Ha ha, everyone needs a mascot...
Moonfleet41 thank you for your detailed explanation! It helped me a lot with my bike ;) greetings from Germany
Im glad the video could help you my friend, thank you for watching. Del.
3:46 "They'll give it the bejesus" Lol.
great vid mate thanks!
Gonna put some bullet end grips on mine so this helped a lot.
+Moors Hound Thanks mate, glad it helped you.
del thanks, I can die happy now.
+Harley & Me Thanks buddy, we get to them all in the end, just need to fit them in..lol
+Moonfleet41 I should be grateful for what you do. Sorry for rant. Ta ian.
+Harley & Me Hey forget it... wanna funny story... when you asked for the grips video, they were sitting in the coffee table here in the house, but wrapped in Birthday wrapping paper, i didnt know a thing about them, and Penny couldn't say a word without ruining a birthday surprise..lol.... then a few days later i opened them and we both fell about laughing.... Oops... had i known mate, i would have said "Yeah, no worries, video coming up"...lol Doh.
+Moonfleet41 haha. funny glad the surprise wasn't ruined. mine have now been ordered. Once I get the iron back they will be on. looking forward to going it. What is your opinion of the front brakes failing with only 600 miles on the clock.
+Harley & Me Not sure on that one, i think you said its a split hose, which can only be faulty manufacture, so i guess the warrnty will be covering that in full...
Hi in my experience using WD is a trap. It washes away any lube and quickly dries up leaving parts unprotected.
another great how too as always
excellent video brother
Did this to my grips. Thanks man. But what about the air intake adjustments.
Thank you!👍
far better design than my Honda, with that recess for the switch gear wire to sit in, everything is all cramped together on mine making it really fiddly to get the mirror mount switch gear and throttle set up in the right position because of the wires being trapped.
Nice job, well explained.
I have a 2019 Sportster. I noticed the clutch switch that you showed on the left hand controls, and I'm wondering exactly what it does. I could not find an explanation of it in my owner's manual or my service manual... I assume it's obviously there to tell the bike whether the clutch lever is pulled in or not, but for what reason? to prevent it from starting under certain conditions? currently, my bike is able to start whether or not i have the lever pulled in, so I'm not sure that's it.
Delboy, What extra is involved to change out the bars with the wiring internal of the bars? Great Video BTW.. Cheers Greg
HI Greg, this video is about changing grips, but if you're actually changing your bars, then you need to unplug the wiring from the switch blocks, thread it back through the bars, and in through the new bars... some people use very thin chain to pull the wiring through as it's slinky and finds it's own way through under gravity, other people use MIG wire, or just whatever works... once it's all threaded through your new bars then wire them up, re-connect everything and fit the furniture!
Awesome as always..Just replaced my buddy hd grips,but,for some reason they won't close(snip back on the return like old ones)..they work but not happy with them..ill try what your video suggested..any feed back would be appreciated..ps..watched just about every video you have..keep-em coming my friend..thanks..Joe l..USA
Hi buddy, as Harley grips are closed on the end, due to having no bar weights, then sometimes we accidentally push the twist grip side too far on to the bar, and the rubber end of the grip rubs on the handlebar, stopping it snapping back... just try loosening off the switch block, and ease it 1/16th of an inch outwards off the bar, and it should snap back nice and crisp... then tighten up! See how that goes and let me know... hope that helps, Del
Moonfleet41 ..definitely will try that..thanks for your getting back so soon..Joe l
Thanks for taking the time to explain even the simple tasks such as this. I always pick up something new from each of your videos. Do you remember the brand of the double ended ratchet you used in this video and do you recommend it?
Hi there.. Thanks for your kind words, im glad the video can help.. That tool is not a ratchet, just a fixed holder... its part of the set, and came from Machine mart.. its the "ClarkePro" brand.. but they may have better ones now..
Thanks so much! I was able to find it in fast order with that info.
cant find one in the u.s. , searched ebay and machine mart wont ship to u.s. bummer
at video timing 19:49, the ferrules opening face in or out. Some people face in, some face out, any difference?
Once the ferrule is in the hole and the cable laid in its groove.. it makes no difference, i dont even pay any attention to the way they go in.. its not important as the cable head wont come out unless you remove the ferrule first ..
Nice advice . Is the bike in the back ground a T120 .
+Peter Froud No Peter, its a 2013 Scambler, but heavily modified..
Oh T120 is very old school. Keep up the good work Del .
Do you have a Florida plate? I have one for your wall if you need one
Put a rubber band over the bit to take up the slack if you only have a t25 bit. Yes its not proper, but it helps to not strip the bolt out.
Good move buddy.
Hi. I want to change the stock bars on my 2009 Sportster 1200 Low (XL1200L) but want to keep the HD heated grips. The bike has a HD alarm system on it. It's got a fob but with key ignition (not keyless - so the older type of fob ... pre-2014?). I'm worried about setting off the alarm while working on it (removing the switch housings, break/clutch levers, heated grips, and bars ... and putting on the new bars, switch housings, levers, and heated grips). I've watched many videos on changing bars and/or grips, etc., on HDs and none of them say anything about the alarm system. Just wondering if you would know anything about it. Perhaps you cover this in one of your MANY videos !? Any info/suggestions you have would be really appreciated.
Hi Bernard.. OK, to illuminate the alarm to you can safely work on the bike and it won't go off, there's a simple procedure laid out in your service manual... Switch on the ignition as if you're about to start the engine...then pull the main fuse out.. this will kill the alarm and cut the power at the same time... when you're done fitting your new bars.. with the ignition key still on the ON position, slot the big main fuse back in, then switch the ignition off.. I made a video many years ago for battery change and its the same procedure, it's covered here from 5.00 minutes onwards mate.. th-cam.com/video/4ampIukIltU/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much . . . you are a godsend ! Bought bike used ... am hunting down a manual. Thanks !
@@bernardlesperance742 Most welcome mate.. good luck with your project.
Doing this and some bars this weekend on my sporty. Will have both vids cued up as I go. I've got similar style grips as the ones in this video and was curious as I've seen folks put grease on the inside of the throttle side grip. I noticed you didn't. Do you recommend this if it seems to turn ok without?
Hi Jon, i usually find that the plastic tube has lots of clearance over the bar, and needs no grease.. but if yours is tight, or close and you think it may bind, then it cant hurt to do so mate.. Good luck with it hope it goes well for you, and let us know how you get on.. Del.
Is it really necessary to remove the whole control? I saw a video handgrip install with just opening the switch box.
You can do, it's kinda awkward trying to get the cables off and refitted with the two halves in the way...i just pull it all off and get clear access to it.. but by all means give it a try and see how you get on.!
@@Moonfleet41 Thanks. I'll give it a shot. I now have another option if I do have any complications. Do you recommend using glue or go without it? I'm using a rubber grip. Specifically Arlen Ness Air Trax grip on a 2020 Iron 1200.
@@floridapatriot9776 Yes buddy, a Harley is a heavy bike, and muscling it about can make the left grip move about.. so i use Renthal Grip Glue.. it's a rubber based glue and really works to hold it solid... Hope that helps and good luck with it.
@@Moonfleet41 Awesome! I know this video was posted awhile ago and I really appreciate your help.
Hi del I'm looking for some advise, can a set of staggered shot shot exhausts be fitted to a standard 883 without any tuning ?
+Richard Holmes Hi Richard, if its just the 'mufflers' then yes, you leave the front pipes on and just change the back half.... then you can run it loud and open with no fuelling mods..
+Moonfleet41 cheers del 👍
Also, where did you get that great little double headed ratchet driver?
+Gearjammer It came with the kit mate, most Torx kits have something like it.!
Hi mate I’m a cheeky bastard just brought my mates Harley sportster we just bobbered it and put new indicators on it,not led but they light up but they don’t flash do we need to add a signal light flasher relay it’s a 1999 model cheers mate great videos
Hi mate, presume you mean the Birmingham Cheeky Bastards??!
The bike should obviously have a flasher relay as standard for the old indicators, if they're not LED and the bulbs are the same size, then it should flash as before- have you connected everything up correctly and have you checked the standard relay to see if it's sticking?? I did a video on how to check it some time ago....
Moonfleet41 cool cheers I’ll check it out thanks a lot for your help.
Del I know I comented o,nce before about changing grips and bike only ran on one cylinder after. well my nephew must have bumped the spark plug and that's why it screwed my spark plug so I put new ones in it. Go E3 they are worth it.
What is the tool called that you use to remove the grips? I've been looking for one and don't know what it's called. Offset socket driver or something like that? I really want one.
+Kheldarren It's not a ratchet, just a small handle that comes with the torx kit... the set is available from 'Machine Mart'
Thank you!
+Moonfleet41 Unfortunately they won't ship over here. I really really want to get one of those. Any way we could work something where I send you the funds and you send me one?
+Kheldarren Sorry to hear that, it's really not a flashy tool, just a cheap handle that holds the bits... this is the link to Clarke's own website... am sure they can post them in a jiffy bag... let us know how you get on: www.clarketools.net/pro39-clarke-8-pc-tx-bit-set-af-9380-p.asp?gclid=CNW7s9Cq7ssCFdEy0wodo2QP-g
Neither Clarke nor Machine Mart can ship overseas. Ahh, well. I'll keep trying. I just can't believe they're the only ones that make something that handy.
erm on my brake cleaner it says do not use on rubber, is the brake cleaner you use rubber safe?
+AARON GALEA Erm, if you look closely, it's WD40 Brake Cleaner, and erm, do you not find rubber parts in brake calipers, and erm, brake cleaner is also carb cleaner, are there not rubber parts in carbs... so erm, if you think about things for yourself, rather than listen to hearsay, you will erm, build some knowledge of your own...
+Moonfleet41 Well rubber which is used in carbs is made to withstand the eroding properties of fuel, just like rubber fuel pipes. I don't think that the rubber on the grips is that type. I built some knowledge of my own, just to let you know by researching a bit and found that brake cleaner damages 'normal' rubber by dissolving it like fuel does
+AARON GALEA Go do some REAL research in practice Aaron, take a old bar grip, dowse it in brake cleaner, then see what result you get... as i said in the video, it has the effect of softening the surface and making it 'grabby'... this then allows the grip to stick to the bar and not move... it does no permanent damage.... dont just read things buddy, check them out with live experimentation for yourself... i get sick of comments that begin with "well i read somwhere".... tell me your findings and not things you read..!
Oh now I get it. no more gluing well maybe :)
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You're going to need a considerably bigger wall :)
+DukeDyson I think I'm gonna need a considerably bigger garage before long lol !
Swap out strip out? Please try to remember your Pom not a yank.. Wouldn't it be easier to say swap or strip without adding the out part.
+Blind Fredy No, I enjoy it because it irritates fussy people lol
it went with a snap
Все про Harley-Davidson на нашем канале. Присоединяйтесь!
+Harley-Davidson Новосибирск Большое спасибо , я погляжу . Del .
Great video, 👍 just fitted some avon grips to an iron xl883n...the control clamps on either side have a slight gap at the front about a mil or so...I can see the throttle cable through it, made sure everything is in the right place tool it apart several times but still ends up the same
Controls are all working fine not sure if its because the grips are slightly thinker than the stock ones I took off.
Any help would be appreciated del boy thanks 👍
Thank You for another Great instruction video. You do a wonderful job explaining things in a way that anyone should be able to understand. I would like to have your mailing address please, So that i can mail you a Kentucky license plate if you would like one on your wall.
Hi Stephen, thank you for your kind words my friend, this was an old video, and we've moved on a lot since this... but im glad the video was still able to help you out.. If you have a plate, that would be really cool, can i ask you to please email Penny on "moonfleet10@yahoo.co.uk" and she will hook you up with all the details and address etc.. Thank you in advance.. all the best my friend.. Del.
@moonfleet41 I have recently had to sell my beloved fat boy. Payments are too high on the young beauty. As well, I find myself wanting to try different bikes.
I am currently spending about 3-5000$ Canadian on a bike. The ones that have peaked my interested are Honda CBR600RR' as well the Yamaha R6 and R1. Have you had any experience with these bikes Del? Could you share any info or opinions you have?
Thanks a ton mate. Love the channel.
If it ain't snug it ain't the right size! Did she tell you that? LMAO just kidding mate, you got to have a laugh now and then!
use WD-40 to get them off or take your air hose and blow up in it and it will expand it and it will slide off.
I have been watching hundreds of you tube videos about HD maintenance. Yours are LOADED with so much valuable info. Saved me time with a few items already! i.e. lubing the front master cylinder plunger! Saved me from buying another brake switch and ending up with the same issue! The 27 torx vs the 25is spot on too.
Glad to help!
Tremendous video! Step by step with no gaps for information. Ride safe my friend! And thanks for saving me big money for shop and labor fees too.
Most welcpme sir, im glad the videos can help you.. Take care and ride safe.
Have watched several videos on this topic and this one is by far and away the best one. You, sir, are a great teacher. One thing I was wondering about is that I read somewhere that the break fluid housing should be kept upright when off the bars so as to avoid introducing air into the break line and having to drain it. Anything to that?
Thanks for your kind words Bernard, With the fluid rez, as long as when you re-install it, you let it sit for a few hours or over night, any air will naturally find it's way to the top and be fine.. ive never had a problem with it myself.
Hey guys! Your videos are very detailed and super helpful, appreciate your time making these and helping others. Thanks 🙏🏻
Great videos as always can you tell me if this can be done without removing the brake/clutch perch? Seems like removing it might make more risk in punching the cables and creating electrical problems... Also is it necessary to place a cardboard to protect the brake. Light switch?
Also how to adjust the throttle if you need to remove the cables or adjust both of them... Does the bike needs to be with handlebar facing forward? I notice there is a slith difference between full left and full right on both throttle carb end and play
Love your videos! Love how articulate and informative you are on each and every one. You go above and beyond and describe every little detail on what could happen if you do this or that! Got new grips for my FatBoy Lo, now I know how to do it! Thanks
Thank you so much, you're most welcome and i appreciate your feedback.. glad the videos can help you.
On the clutch side, Ive found that hand sanitizer gel works well and it evaporates quickly.
This guy is on point. I recommend subscribing
I have those grips on my roadking Joker machine sells machined aluminum caps to fill the holes.
Should have put the throttle side on first incase you needed to align the clutch side up with it.
Maybe you can help me. I changed out everything on the bars and added bar end mirrors. My throttle will no return at all. As soon as I take the top right switch housing off it returns just fine. Put it back on and no screws in it just put in place and the throttle sticks and won't return. Take the top off and it returns just like it should. It's a 2017 harley xg500.
Thanks to Your video it took me 15 min to change it on my 2017 iron, the difference is that they got rid of the grove between the two parts, it was easy thanks 🙏 and ride safe
Thanks buddy, glad it helped you!
Just had you on in my garage today. New grips on and chrome garbage ones in the bin. Cheers mate!
Only thing I wasn't sure of was the the back cable adjustment on the throttle. I just left it half way.
No problem 👍
Mate, I have only just discovered your page. I have a Harley Sporty 48, that has been sitting idle for about 5 years due to medical reasons. You have provided me with detailed info on getting my bike back on the road. ( I've pretty much just spent a whole afternoon watching your post about services etc). To say you have inspired me in an understatement. Keep up the good work !!
Hi Pete, good to hear from you mate, and sorry to hear about your enforced lay off, I hope you're well and back to fitness now mate. It's good to hear the videos can inspire you to get busy, pretty much everything your bike might need is going to be simple 'housekeeping', after all it's a Harley and they're made out of tree trunks, so there won't be much wrong with it! You're just waking it back up again, and it will thrive on the fresh use and some new miles... enjoy the videos, and feel free to drop us a line here, or private, if you need any secondary tips that the videos don't cover, it'll be a pleasure to help you get back on the road bruv, good luck, Del
Thanks great video. My brake light button is already not working do you have video on that?
I have always heard, brake cleaner would remove the wax properties (helps protect the rubber) used on rubber and then the rubber would start deteriorating. Is that not a problem any more?
Too funny. Those are the exact grips I am putting on my Sportster. Well done. Thank you.
I always use electric contact cleaner after it's done it's job it evaporates
VERY nice video! Thanks for the help. Good to see stained, calloused hands doing the work. The accent and descriptions of the components is very entertaining. ( not many people would know what a "gaiter" is...lol ) Thanks again from Mississippi.
Michael Conrad
Love your videos
Really helped me alot working on my bike
Hey del. I'm changing stock iron grips to biltwells . No need for collapsing cables and removing housing ? Cheers bro . Hope your all wrapped up down there
Hi mate.. good choice on the Biltwell grips, i love them, and yeah, got osme fine Scottish weather down here this week.. loving that too.. was out on the bike today..!
hi Del, just a quick question I think I might know the answer but forgive me for sounding a bit dumb, what is the return cable for, the spring on the cable wheel ( on the carb or throttle body ) pulls the throttle back, is it there as a fail safe incase the spring breaks so the throttle doesn't stick open or is there more to it than that,
+Daz Fowell Hi Daz, you got it dead right mate, it's simply a fail safe, or if the carb spring breaks, so you can manually shut the throttle off... it's been a requirement on bikes for the last 20-odd years... it's also a really handy thing if you break your throttle cable in the middle of nowhere, you can dis-connect the return cable and connect it up to the pull side to get you home!
Great video! Thank you so very much!!!
What does that little switch under the clutch lever do?
Very informative video love the way is explained.
Just in time I'm about to put a extension caps on my signals, good thing I watch this. Didn't know the torx are 27. Thanks again for the simple notes.
+Meryl Fabian Hi buddy, it's 27 for the bar clamps that hold the levers and 25 for the switch blocks... like I said, just keep fitting bigger ones till they don't fit any more, they should always fit dead snug!
Disaper into an other dimension, ain't that the truth,
Great video guy, super informative. Thanks!
We use the same fitment spec for most mechanical applications. Hook everything up loose and then tighten things as they line up. Nice video guy, putting some new grips on my 92 softtail. This video is the method.
Glad it was helpful!
I keep pinching top clam shell wires
Excellent video with simple, clear and easy to follow. Thank you very much.
You are welcome David, glad it helped!
THE BEST!!!!!! PERFECT
Hello from Vancouver, Canada. I’m a Harley owner (1988 FXSTC) and just started watching your videos. I’ve watched several now and find them very informative, clear and concise and thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge. Love the friends wall, how would one send you a plate?
Hi there, and welcome aboard, it's great to hear form you and thank you for your kind words of support and encouragement, we're glad the videos are helpful. Take are and have a great weekend sir.. Del.
Awesome! Very detailed tutorial!!