Gorgeous looking bike! IMO everything is spot on, the paint colours, exhaust fabrication, upholstery, wheels, noise and the overhaul and small modification of everything else 👏🏻👏🏻 can’t believe it’s been 12 months. Well done Del 💪🏻
Thanks you buddy, that's very kind of you.. im really happy with it, subtle yet still quite an obvious custom bike.. looking forward to getting out for a blast.
When you first started this project I thought that I wasn’t going to like it. But as you’ve gone through it all I’ve liked it more and more. And now seeing it in all its glory.... I’m hooked. You’ve done such an amazing job! I love the front end and the wide bars. And the copper accents are awesome. Sounds incredible too! It really is a special bike. Thanks for this amazing series! Ride safe ! Ed
Thank you Ed for your candid and generous appraisal, it's been a fun project with nothing too taxing, and a result im happy with now.. it's often hard to convey you vision in the early stages, and its completely daft standing there saying "what im gonna do, what im gonna do", better to just get on with it and let the results do the talking aye. !
Del, it’s been an absolute pleasure to watch you work over the years. You’ve repeatedly shown the results of hard work, skill improvement, and artistry all combine to yield beautiful outcomes. This project is probably the best example of that. A simply stunning bike.
Many thanks indeed Kyle, that's very kind of you to say, we really appreciate such loyal and long term support, I didn't take the bike very far away from a standard trim, just a little alteration to the stance and then a full cosmetic make-over plus, of course, that cheeky wide wheel on the back, just proving that you don't have to be radical to be a really nice custom bike... sometimes less is more aye?!
Bloody heck - you've created a truly beautiful bike. I've learnt so much about maintaining my own T100 from you. Thank you and CONGRATULATIONS on another masterpiece!
By Jove Del you transformed that bike. Stunning job mate...simply stunning. A bike anyone would covet. A credit to your many engineering talents. Can't wait for your next project.
Fantastic! What an amazing restoration, Del. I could almost smell the exhaust when you fired her up. It's been a pleasure to watch the detail that you've gone into with this restoration. Guys like you that go into the kind of attention to detail are a dying breed!
Thank you Aditya for those wonderful words... I greatly enjoyed this project, it's not quite finished yet, it needs to pass it's MOT test sometime this week, then need to get it out for a ride in the sunshine, because every project I've done always finishes with the grand final ride and a walk round at the church!... so that should be next weekend and then it'll be on to something else for a fresh project!
Absolutely Mint. Beautiful Project. It’s been like watching a professional robotic Haynes manual. Thanks so much for taking the time to film and share. Maggie and Mack, Huddersfield
Hi Del, its not just they way that you have involved us in your build but the way you have videoed the whole build with each episode so clear with what you are doing and how you did it. I've really enjoyed watching and learning from your work. Well done mate. Much appreciated.
I've to say I have discovered your channel two weeks ago, now it's my everyday in the morning watching, I've got my first English bike and very first bike since I moved in to England, a Triumph t509 from '97, now she needs loads of love, so let's dig in and apply everything I'm learning!
Welcome aboard Javier, thank you for your support, and it must have been a big change to move to live in England, so Welcome and i hope you have lots of fun with your bike.. Take care and keep in touch.. Del.
@@Moonfleet41 Indeed, it's been a huge change, although here in the south the weather is not too bad (it's pouring right now though... hahaha) Thank you Del! hopefully I'll see you on the road! Cheers and keep smashing it with those stunning videos!
Very Nice! Sounds good, and started correctly. I love it when I get a bike together and it starts right up with no leaks and minimal smoke. I have enjoyed watching you rebuild this bike and appreciate all the important information and OCD you bring to every task. Thanks!
Thanks mate, i was really happy with how it fired straight up and ran smooth.. it's a very low mileage engine, so should be a great bike for it's next owner.
Del, what an a privilege it has been watching you create this masterpiece! The hairs on my neck stood on end when you fired her up that first time! I always have loved how a nice triple sounds, but this was so unexpected! Everything you have done has made this Legend truly a masterpiece! I think I might just go and watch everything from the start. Well done and thanks for taking us on this journey!
Wow, thank you so much David, for those generous words Sir, this build has been such a pleasure, like babysitting a well behaved child, no real major issues and my first attempt at making my own exhaust, I was a little surprised myself when it fired up almost instantly, blew out all the weld dust, and just purred!... gonna get it out in the sunshine for a blast around the lanes just as soon as the rain stops, can't wait to see what it sounds like at the red line... and, of course, we'll take the cameras along so you can join us for that final ride!
One year.... watched every week and this feels so damn good. Can’t imagine the fulfillment you get out of it! Thank you for all the lessons and laughter! She looks awesome and sounds even better. Looking forward to last tweaking, the test drive and the next project!
This project and final video are immense. Credit to your skills and perseverance - you've brought a good bike back to life, now an amazing machine. Bravo mate
Thanks a ton Gareth, that's so kind of you... it's been a fun project and am really looking forward to getting it out on the road... video next Friday!
Del it’s been a privilege to watch you work over the last year to create this masterpiece of a motorbike sounds fantastic as well.I would like to thank you and Penny for all the video footage from start to finish and the success in your move . All the best Tony
Hey Tony. Thank you so much for such kind and loyal support, we really appreciate your feedback, and so glad you've enjoyed the build. The bike still has a few tiny snagging jobs to finish, and a ride out in the sunshine too of course, then sadly it'll be up for sale and then off to source the next donor bike for another build.. who knows what at this pointy, but maybe something interim with an old favourite to keep the videos rolling and give us time to think and plan the next big one.. Take care and have a great Sunday.. D&Pxx
I've followed this project since the beginning, watched every video and seen every stage of the build (like all the other projects) Your attention to detail and methodical working is excellent! But you knew that didn't you? She sounds as good as she looks Del you should be so proud of yourself Take care and ride safe! SR
Thanks mate, that is really kind of you, not just your generous kind words, but also your support of following and watching every video, couldn't ask for better and more encouraging viewers! Take care and ride safe, D&Px
That was an excellent job and a great series of videos. The end result is a lovely looking and sounding bike. The changes were both tasteful and sensible which means they were improvements. Now you can show us how she rides.
Thank you Trevor, I agree, we didn't want a radical custom bike, just a nice resto-mod and something that many people will appreciate as a nice example of the bike, MOT test next week, then out for a blast in the country lanes, and of course we'll take you with us (just as soon as the rain stops!).
Thank you Sir, and yes indeed, it will have an MOT this week, as soon as the weather breaks, raining hard right now, but then out for the grand ride in the sunshine and a blast around the lanes! Lots of noisy fly pasts in time honoured fashion!
Absolutely stunning. Watched you rebuild this, amazing, and than thank you for answering my questions, it has helped me a lot with my project. Can't wait for your report on the start-up and running
Stealership prices - expensive, peace of mind - priceless! The bike looks and sounds awesome mate - you've done an amazing job - thank you as always for sharing!
I had to watch it twice! Awesome job, congratulations Del. Last week I saw a photo of Steve McQueen on a 1967 Triumph Bonneville 650 with white fenders and a white / sky blue tank. I had to smile since I had seen your reveal paint color a couple days before. Steve would have approved and would want to have taken yours for a ride. Take care, ride safe.
Thanks Jeff, I have to admit, I couldn't believe that myself, you saw the puff of welding dust out of the exhaust, so that genuinely was the first fire up in a year and it didn't even turn over two full revolutions, great to know I got everything right!
Hi Del, you have truly built a really tidy bike mate 👍🏻 it sounds as good as it looks, and I bet it’ll ride the same, top job ya bike wizard 🧙🏾♂️ 👍🏻👌🏻
Thanks Alan 👍, think we had a lot of luck with this one, the set backs were few and with such a fresh engine, and so few miles, it's all set for a new life on the road!
I've often admired your skills while not always fully appreciating the styling of the finished project. But that is an absolute beauty Del. Well done indeed 👏
Looks and sounds mint mate!!! Great finished result after all your work. That will be like a new bike to whoever you sell it too after youve tested it over a month or so.👍
Sure thing mate, you're exactly right, after MOT it will need some shakedowns, iron out any niggles, and little snagging jobs, and hopefully enjoy a few cheeky rides myself before it finds a new home!
Absolute pleasure watching this build everything to detail you should be proud of yourself turning a wonderful bike into an amazing bike 👍can’t wait to see it out on the road 👍
Thank you Gav, really appreciate your kind words, looking forward to a ride on it this week, and ironing out any last little jobs, and naturally we'll take you along for the ride! (just waiting for the rain to stop!).
Hi Del'n'Pen. Geezzo, Del. You've pulled it out the hat as if by magic. What a machine and no stone left un-turned. That! bike is stunning but 'you knew that' and I bet it's even better in the flesh as we can't get the full effect of the paint through the TV. Which by the way, the finish is fantastic. As ever Penny's and your editing and presenting skills are spot on. Next!
Thank you so much kind Sir 👍, this has been a glorious project that feels like it's come to end all too quickly, I guess time flies and all that!... So next week, once we've got the MOT, we'll get it out for a blast in the countryside and let it stretch it's legs!... Can't wait to get out for a play... Take care and thank you for your wonderful support, D&Px
What a moment to fire it up. All that work and hear the fruition of your labour. Looks great, sounds gtreat. I bet the joy in your cup flowed over. Your best build by far. The bar has been set! Looking forward to the next one now. Well done indded. Now the ride, and will you really want to sell it. That will be the hardest part of the build im sure.
Thanks Paul, it was a very special moment when it fired in less than two full revolutions, blew the weld dust out and purred right away.. im sure the coils played a part in that as it wasn't that settled when i first got it home.. MOT next week, ten a ride in the sunshine when the rain stops.. and no, i don't really want to sell it, but it's the only route to a better build next time, it most certainly will be the hardest part for sure. !
Thanks Mike for your kind words, we just need time to 're-group' a little, re-charge the batteries before we get in to the next one, but we have interim plan, but still have the Triumph ride out to come yet!
All the blood, sweat and tears were worth it. What a fantastic result! Thanks for taking us on this journey, and for all that I learned along the way. You know that old saying, “Those that can do, those that can’t teach.” Well you’re one of the rare individuals that does both. Cheers mate!
WOW, thank you my friend, that is very generous of you, I feel passionate about keeping old bikes on the road, and sharing a little knowledge, because it's something wonderful we can all do! ... and as I'm sure you'll agree, we always do best at what we enjoy!
Wow, thank you Richard, having taken my first step in to manufacturing pipes for the first time, I was relieved when it fired up, even though it blew a pound of welding dust out the back lol ...it gives me great confidence to make a custom exhaust a part of the next project to come!
Just caught up Del - got to say the end result is stunning well done my boy! The sound is unmistakable truimph all the more enhanced with the pipe you have fitted. The colour scheme sets it off and suits the bike no end - a pleasure to watch it come together 👍
Thanks so much Richard, glad you enjoyed it, and i have to admit i am rather proud of the result on this one.. can;t wait for a ride in the sunshine later in the week.
What an awesome sound and fantastic finished product, so enjoyed the “journey” during this build, its been an absolute pleasure, well done on a brilliant job...
Glad you like it, we have a little while before we can do another big project, a few loose ends to tie up with this one and then it's got to be sold, but something fun and interim coming up soon for sure!
Well done on an excellent series and restore, love what you have done with this one. I ummed and arrrrred over one of these these but they just looked a little not quite to my liking, you have made a good looking bike look awesome. Well done and thanks for sharing the journey. So much of this has been relevant to my own winter refresh of my 2004 speed triple 955i.
Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it, and i know what you mean, the TBS is a nice looking bike, the Legend and Adventurer are pretty marmite for most people. and it;s in that i tried to base the project.. to bring the looks up to date, and with a 17k mile engine, i know its sound for a long life too.
Cheers mate, got the MOT and a final ride next week, really looking forward to checking out the new handling with the different running gear, have a great weekend yourself!
Hi Del has been a fantastic journey with you and Penny. The bike is simply stunning looking forward to your next project Would like to see you build your own bike like a bobber but I know it comes down to money . As for me it as been a pleasure watching you mate for the last year
Sure thing Dean, thanks for those kind words.. and i would like to take on something more adventurous next time.. but that means a bigger budget, and ill have to sell this one first.. so maybe a short interim project on an old favourite for now, then it'll give me time to work out the right path next.. Bobbers are everywhere now, i built a willow green Harley Fatboy Bobber 20 years ago, (the one on the channel header) they're even out there as a kit with ready made frames and parts..so it's not really me now, just like building yet another hipster/brat/cafe/boxxer beemer thingy with bench seat and pastel paint... very nice.. but very common and unoriginal... i must push out into unfashionable new directions, or i won't remain interested.. got to keep that sense of the hooligan (like dropping a Rover V8 into a Mk3 Cortina)... that's real fun street custom stuff... So maybe a Tiger 1200 motor in a Thruxton... Not saying ill do that, again it all depends on being able to fund the bikes and the parts... but along those lines at least mate, the worlds already full of hipster bobbers. Take care and have a great weekend buddy.. D&Pxx
Brilliant job. Seriously one of the best. A before and after would be cool to include once you do your first ride out... although maybe hold on the ride out until the rain stops. Would be a shame to mess up the paint.
Brilliant work. I've followed this from about half way and have been captivated by your attention to detail. Waiting with baited breath for the next project.
Awesome, thank you Jon, appreciate your support through the project, I want to take on a more adventurous build the future, we'll need all the funding, we'll have to sell this bike to pay for it, but it will be worth it.. isn't ready for sale yet, and I'll have to find the right buyer to realise it's true value, so in the meantime am planning a fun little interim project, just to keep it boiling and keep me focused!
Cheers Kristof, you won't have long to wait, we should be able to get out in the sunshine for a ride by next weekend and bring you the video for Friday!
What an ordeal, having to start all over again. For a fuel hose. But I see your point, Del, and completely agree. It would nag me, too. But that sound! It's not only a triple Triumph, but has an Italian wail on top of it. Like an old MV. A delicate symphony instead of one-dimensional noise. Cheers from Nürnberg/Germany, Günter
Ooh, that troika sounds amazing!! Thanks for this series-I enjoyed every second of the process. I’ll be along for whatever’s next, count on that. Cheers!
🙌 💯 congratulations Del. Well done sir. I also recently finished my buddy's project (Tiger 955i) successfully. Theirs no way to describe the Triumph triple cylinder engine as other than freakin 💥 BRILLIANT 💥. Much success with the pending sale. But I think you might just keep this one 🤷♂️. Cheers 🍻, G.
Hi Gabriel, thank you for those kind words and glad to hear you got your project done!... and you may be right, this could be a difficult bike to hand the keys over for, but it will fund the next big project, so that's a hefty incentive, just depends on finding the right buyer so we can recoup the investment!
Yeah molded hoses always cost. But we know triumph has the market on premium mark up. I just bought a pair of Triumph, bar end mirrors, 190 bucks. On line u can find almost identical, for 45 bucks a pair. Same cast frame, same riser, same fit. But no T etched on the rear. But I digress. I repaired my lawn mower last year, needed new breather tube, molded. 15 bucks for a 2 inch piece of rubber with a bend molded in. Thanks Del. Bike looks great.
Totally agree mate, but I guess, these individual parts were all mass produced in huge numbers then supplied to the factories for assembly lines in crate loads, so the unit cost was very low, but once you need to make small quantities, separately package them, rolling shipping and taxes plus of course too many people handling them, the price soon goes off the scale!.. Reckon there's more money in parts than there is in bike sales aye?! Thanks for watching and have a great weekend...!
@@Moonfleet41 Oh yes, I do accept some price increase for, name brands vs generic, but 4 times? As for molded hoses, they are a life saver when u need that perfect fit. Hey,have you done a video on carb linkage adjustment? I've noticed when I lock up to the right, my revs increase due to cable tension. Will cable adjustment work in that in ur experience? Thanks Del.
@@peterford9369 Always best to set your cable tension at the tightest lock, so as you've discovered it's full right lock, then set the cable so it's literally taught at that point, but not moving the actual throttle plate, you may have to tolerate a tiny bit more freeplay at the grip, but that's the only way to do it unless you re-route, or fit a longer cable!
@@Moonfleet41 Thanks. It's not a catastrophic rev increase, and how often do you lock on a turn, even a uturn. Funny i never noticed it before. But was installing the bar end mirrors and when removing the stock mirror on the right side, i saw how tight the cable was. It's the factory cable, hard to figure its such a snug fit when locked up to right. I'll try adjusting the cable at lock. Thanks. Take care.
@@Moonfleet41we're looking forward to it (we .....as the whole family enjoy the videos). Really nice to see real dedication to mechanics, detail, tips and enthusiasm. Thanks again. You're videos have given me back the passion to work on bikes on the same level (and build a new garage as well :-)
@@iansives5521 Wow, thank you so much for such loyal and enthusiastic support, it's great to know that our videos can inspire such fresh passion and love for your bikes again.
That's the plan, just not round town though, I think this needs to be howling round the country lanes!, which it will be next weekend, as long as it's passes it's MOT in the week...
Yes indeed mate, off for MOT this week, and then out for a ride round ther lanes and a walk round a the church right where we started the project a year ago... Have a great weekend mate, and keep safe. Del.
I get the point about the fuel hose but typical triumph using a special part!!! Worth waiting for mate. I had this on speakers!!! Awesome. Just plain bloody awesome!! Congrats. These specials are just getting better and better.
Thanks Phil, very kind words, the sound is pretty addictive so once I get the MOT next week, we'll take it out for a blast and disturb the peace in the countryside a little and, of course, we'll take the cameras along so you can join us!
I have loved this build and this episode does NOT disappoint in any way. Sounds like a beast. That exhaust is killer!!!
Cheers Scott, we'll get it out for a blast in the lanes by next weekend, so hopefully you'll enjoy that video even more!
Gorgeous looking bike! IMO everything is spot on, the paint colours, exhaust fabrication, upholstery, wheels, noise and the overhaul and small modification of everything else 👏🏻👏🏻 can’t believe it’s been 12 months. Well done Del 💪🏻
Thanks you buddy, that's very kind of you.. im really happy with it, subtle yet still quite an obvious custom bike.. looking forward to getting out for a blast.
When you first started this project I thought that I wasn’t going to like it. But as you’ve gone through it all I’ve liked it more and more. And now seeing it in all its glory.... I’m hooked. You’ve done such an amazing job! I love the front end and the wide bars. And the copper accents are awesome. Sounds incredible too!
It really is a special bike. Thanks for this amazing series! Ride safe ! Ed
Thank you Ed for your candid and generous appraisal, it's been a fun project with nothing too taxing, and a result im happy with now.. it's often hard to convey you vision in the early stages, and its completely daft standing there saying "what im gonna do, what im gonna do", better to just get on with it and let the results do the talking aye. !
Del, it’s been an absolute pleasure to watch you work over the years. You’ve repeatedly shown the results of hard work, skill improvement, and artistry all combine to yield beautiful outcomes. This project is probably the best example of that. A simply stunning bike.
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Many thanks indeed Kyle, that's very kind of you to say, we really appreciate such loyal and long term support, I didn't take the bike very far away from a standard trim, just a little alteration to the stance and then a full cosmetic make-over plus, of course, that cheeky wide wheel on the back, just proving that you don't have to be radical to be a really nice custom bike... sometimes less is more aye?!
Bloody heck - you've created a truly beautiful bike. I've learnt so much about maintaining my own T100 from you. Thank you and CONGRATULATIONS on another masterpiece!
Wow, thanks so much for those very kind words Sir, im glad you have enjoyed the build and the channel..
By Jove Del you transformed that bike. Stunning job mate...simply stunning. A bike anyone would covet. A credit to your many engineering talents. Can't wait for your next project.
Thank you Bob, just for using the term "By Jove" alone, you are gentleman indeed... Thank you for such kind praise Sir .
Fantastic! What an amazing restoration, Del. I could almost smell the exhaust when you fired her up. It's been a pleasure to watch the detail that you've gone into with this restoration. Guys like you that go into the kind of attention to detail are a dying breed!
Thank you Aditya for those wonderful words... I greatly enjoyed this project, it's not quite finished yet, it needs to pass it's MOT test sometime this week, then need to get it out for a ride in the sunshine, because every project I've done always finishes with the grand final ride and a walk round at the church!... so that should be next weekend and then it'll be on to something else for a fresh project!
Absolutely Mint. Beautiful Project. It’s been like watching a professional robotic Haynes manual. Thanks so much for taking the time to film and share. Maggie and Mack, Huddersfield
Wow, thank you both, thats very kind of you, we're glad you've enjoyed it. !
Triumph themselves couldn't have made that bike sound any better. Great work.
Wow, thank you so much!
Hi Del, its not just they way that you have involved us in your build but the way you have videoed the whole build with each episode so clear with what you are doing and how you did it. I've really enjoyed watching and learning from your work. Well done mate. Much appreciated.
Wow, thank you Joe, you're most welcome and we really appreciate your feedback!
I've to say I have discovered your channel two weeks ago, now it's my everyday in the morning watching, I've got my first English bike and very first bike since I moved in to England, a Triumph t509 from '97, now she needs loads of love, so let's dig in and apply everything I'm learning!
Welcome aboard Javier, thank you for your support, and it must have been a big change to move to live in England, so Welcome and i hope you have lots of fun with your bike.. Take care and keep in touch.. Del.
@@Moonfleet41 Indeed, it's been a huge change, although here in the south the weather is not too bad (it's pouring right now though... hahaha) Thank you Del! hopefully I'll see you on the road! Cheers and keep smashing it with those stunning videos!
Very Nice! Sounds good, and started correctly. I love it when I get a bike together and it starts right up with no leaks and minimal smoke. I have enjoyed watching you rebuild this bike and appreciate all the important information and OCD you bring to every task. Thanks!
Thanks mate, i was really happy with how it fired straight up and ran smooth.. it's a very low mileage engine, so should be a great bike for it's next owner.
Del, what an a privilege it has been watching you create this masterpiece! The hairs on my neck stood on end when you fired her up that first time! I always have loved how a nice triple sounds, but this was so unexpected! Everything you have done has made this Legend truly a masterpiece! I think I might just go and watch everything from the start. Well done and thanks for taking us on this journey!
Wow, thank you so much David, for those generous words Sir, this build has been such a pleasure, like babysitting a well behaved child, no real major issues and my first attempt at making my own exhaust, I was a little surprised myself when it fired up almost instantly, blew out all the weld dust, and just purred!... gonna get it out in the sunshine for a blast around the lanes just as soon as the rain stops, can't wait to see what it sounds like at the red line... and, of course, we'll take the cameras along so you can join us for that final ride!
One year.... watched every week and this feels so damn good. Can’t imagine the fulfillment you get out of it! Thank you for all the lessons and laughter! She looks awesome and sounds even better.
Looking forward to last tweaking, the test drive and the next project!
Thanks mate for that wonderful support, great to know you've been so engaged with the build... !
This project and final video are immense. Credit to your skills and perseverance - you've brought a good bike back to life, now an amazing machine. Bravo mate
Thanks a ton Gareth, that's so kind of you... it's been a fun project and am really looking forward to getting it out on the road... video next Friday!
always important for a bike's sound to match it looks and I would say that you nailed it. Respect
Than you kindly Sir!
Del it’s been a privilege to watch you work over the last year to create this masterpiece of a motorbike sounds fantastic as well.I would like to thank you and Penny for all the video footage from start to finish and the success in your move . All the best Tony
Hey Tony. Thank you so much for such kind and loyal support, we really appreciate your feedback, and so glad you've enjoyed the build. The bike still has a few tiny snagging jobs to finish, and a ride out in the sunshine too of course, then sadly it'll be up for sale and then off to source the next donor bike for another build.. who knows what at this pointy, but maybe something interim with an old favourite to keep the videos rolling and give us time to think and plan the next big one.. Take care and have a great Sunday.. D&Pxx
Verry well done. Loved the build and all Your input! Greets from Holland!
Thank you very much, good to hear from you!
I have to say you done yourself proud on this one, great looking bike. Well done fella 👍
Thank you kindly Ian, glad you enjoyed it.
That's absolutely beautiful bike. And the sound of it ... im speachless. Great work!
Glad you like it, there's nothing like the sound of a triple!... thanks for your feedback!
Nice job, subtle modernisation of an old bike.
I've followed this project since the beginning, watched every video and seen every stage of the build (like all the other projects) Your attention to detail and methodical working is excellent! But you knew that didn't you?
She sounds as good as she looks Del you should be so proud of yourself Take care and ride safe!
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Thanks mate, that is really kind of you, not just your generous kind words, but also your support of following and watching every video, couldn't ask for better and more encouraging viewers! Take care and ride safe, D&Px
What a fantastic build! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride buddy!
Glad you enjoyed it!
That was an excellent job and a great series of videos. The end result is a lovely looking and sounding bike. The changes were both tasteful and sensible which means they were improvements. Now you can show us how she rides.
Thank you Trevor, I agree, we didn't want a radical custom bike, just a nice resto-mod and something that many people will appreciate as a nice example of the bike, MOT test next week, then out for a blast in the country lanes, and of course we'll take you with us (just as soon as the rain stops!).
Its all been said. Gorgeous sound. Can we hear that blasting past ? Beautiful bike.
Thank you Sir, and yes indeed, it will have an MOT this week, as soon as the weather breaks, raining hard right now, but then out for the grand ride in the sunshine and a blast around the lanes! Lots of noisy fly pasts in time honoured fashion!
What a journey it was! Congrats and thanks for letting us to be a part of this beautiful creation! Well done!
My word, thank you so much for your kind comments!
Absolutely stunning. Watched you rebuild this, amazing, and than thank you for answering my questions, it has helped me a lot with my project. Can't wait for your report on the start-up and running
Beautiful bike mate! you're truly an artist! What's next? Can't wait!!
Thanks a lot Sir, gonna take a little bit of time after the final ride next week, perhaps do something interim whilst we think of the next direction!
That’s one mighty fine bike,you should be proud mate❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Gerry, I can admit to a little satisfaction with the results now.
Stealership prices - expensive, peace of mind - priceless! The bike looks and sounds awesome mate - you've done an amazing job - thank you as always for sharing!
Thank you Mike, I couldn't agree more, peace of mind comes at a price, and there's no getting away with how satisfying it is when everything works!
WOW JUST WOW and that sound .you have surpassed yourself in all your skill's this bike is incredible just WOW
Thank you so much for such kind words Tom. ✌️
Superb Del - it looks absolutely beautiful. It's been a most interesting project to follow. Thanks!
Our pleasure mate, we're so glad you've enjoyed the journey with us... MOT and a ride in the sun next week!
I had to watch it twice! Awesome job, congratulations Del. Last week I saw a photo of Steve McQueen on a 1967 Triumph Bonneville 650 with white fenders and a white / sky blue tank. I had to smile since I had seen your reveal paint color a couple days before. Steve would have approved and would want to have taken yours for a ride. Take care, ride safe.
....And no greater honour would there have been than to hand the keys to the great man himself..! im sure he would have been gone for some time..!
Magnificent! Not the slightest hesitation in starting. And the sound, wow.
Thanks Jeff, I have to admit, I couldn't believe that myself, you saw the puff of welding dust out of the exhaust, so that genuinely was the first fire up in a year and it didn't even turn over two full revolutions, great to know I got everything right!
Congratulations Del. Great job. I’ve been with you every step of the way. Very impressive it looks and sounds awesome.
Thanks Chris. Much appreciated!
SOUNDS AMAZING...LOOKS AMAZING!!...Be proud of this one Del!
Thanks mate, i will do.
Hi Del, you have truly built a really tidy bike mate 👍🏻 it sounds as good as it looks, and I bet it’ll ride the same, top job ya bike wizard 🧙🏾♂️ 👍🏻👌🏻
Thanks Alan 👍, think we had a lot of luck with this one, the set backs were few and with such a fresh engine, and so few miles, it's all set for a new life on the road!
I've often admired your skills while not always fully appreciating the styling of the finished project. But that is an absolute beauty Del. Well done indeed 👏
Thanks Paul, really appreciate the feedback mate.
Hats off! The color and geometry changes make it look way more modern.
Cheers James, am glad you think so!
Looks and sounds mint mate!!! Great finished result after all your work. That will be like a new bike to whoever you sell it too after youve tested it over a month or so.👍
Sure thing mate, you're exactly right, after MOT it will need some shakedowns, iron out any niggles, and little snagging jobs, and hopefully enjoy a few cheeky rides myself before it finds a new home!
Absolute pleasure watching this build everything to detail you should be proud of yourself turning a wonderful bike into an amazing bike 👍can’t wait to see it out on the road 👍
Thank you Gav, really appreciate your kind words, looking forward to a ride on it this week, and ironing out any last little jobs, and naturally we'll take you along for the ride! (just waiting for the rain to stop!).
Can’t wait to see it on the road hopefully it will be a nice holiday weekend 👍
Looks and sounds a million dollars.
Thank you so much for taking us along for the journey!
It's been a pleasure Gary, we're so glad to here you've enjoyed the journey with us!
Absolutely stunning motorcycle Brother. You made a fantastic job. As always. Perfection. 💪👍😎
Thank you Philip, really appreciate that, I have to admit to being quite proud of the outcome!
Hi Del'n'Pen.
Geezzo, Del. You've pulled it out the hat as if by magic. What a machine and no stone left un-turned. That! bike is stunning but 'you knew that' and I bet it's even better in the flesh as we can't get the full effect of the paint through the TV. Which by the way, the finish is fantastic.
As ever Penny's and your editing and presenting skills are spot on.
Next!
Thank you so much kind Sir 👍, this has been a glorious project that feels like it's come to end all too quickly, I guess time flies and all that!... So next week, once we've got the MOT, we'll get it out for a blast in the countryside and let it stretch it's legs!... Can't wait to get out for a play... Take care and thank you for your wonderful support, D&Px
What a moment to fire it up. All that work and hear the fruition of your labour. Looks great, sounds gtreat. I bet the joy in your cup flowed over. Your best build by far. The bar has been set! Looking forward to the next one now. Well done indded. Now the ride, and will you really want to sell it. That will be the hardest part of the build im sure.
Thanks Paul, it was a very special moment when it fired in less than two full revolutions, blew the weld dust out and purred right away.. im sure the coils played a part in that as it wasn't that settled when i first got it home.. MOT next week, ten a ride in the sunshine when the rain stops.. and no, i don't really want to sell it, but it's the only route to a better build next time, it most certainly will be the hardest part for sure. !
Sounds great Del. I just changed my Electra glide to a triumph tiger 1200 explorer, what a bike, always wanted to own a triumph.
Blimey, Sounds great, thats a big change in style, ive had a 1200 explorer and they're awesome.. Have fun with it and take care.. Del.
That's a Bike That Has Miles of Smiles In It, Now I'm Looking For a 3 Into 1 Pipe For Mine. Out Standing Job Brother!
Cheers Mark, there is nothing like the sweet sound of a triple!
Awesome! A proper culmination of a year's work. Spot on Del and Penny - congrats!
Thank you kindly John, it's been a fun year and we can't get out for it's final ride!
She lives!
Great project. Looking forward to the shake down ride.
You and me both, thanks for watching!
Just so dang awesome, Del! Wow! This is one of THE nicest restomods ever.
🏍👍🏍
Thank you Gary, that's so kind, just a few snagging jobs to fix and it'll be out ont he road for a blast round the bendy lanes!
@@Moonfleet41 A fantastic thing to which to look forward! Enjoy your Sunday there, both of you. 😎
Great job. Very well done. Loved it. Beautiful bike. Take a well deserved break and get ready for your next project.
Thanks Mike for your kind words, we just need time to 're-group' a little, re-charge the batteries before we get in to the next one, but we have interim plan, but still have the Triumph ride out to come yet!
Honestly...! That bike looks and sounds... mint!
Thanks John, much appreciated!
All the blood, sweat and tears were worth it. What a fantastic result! Thanks for taking us on this journey, and for all that I learned along the way. You know that old saying, “Those that can do, those that can’t teach.” Well you’re one of the rare individuals that does both. Cheers mate!
WOW, thank you my friend, that is very generous of you, I feel passionate about keeping old bikes on the road, and sharing a little knowledge, because it's something wonderful we can all do! ... and as I'm sure you'll agree, we always do best at what we enjoy!
Shout out to all the Distinguished Gentleman riders for tomorrow. Great people and beautiful machines supporting a worthy cause.
A worthy cause indeed.. Thank you for the headsup.
Wonderful series all the way through the restoration, cant wait for the next project!
Thank you very much Mark, we're glad you enjoyed!
Outstanding! She sounds and looks fantastic! Way to go! 🤩
Thanks so much!
Sounds sweet with or without the baffle that exhaust just awesome👍👍
Wow, thank you Richard, having taken my first step in to manufacturing pipes for the first time, I was relieved when it fired up, even though it blew a pound of welding dust out the back lol ...it gives me great confidence to make a custom exhaust a part of the next project to come!
Just caught up Del - got to say the end result is stunning well done my boy! The sound is unmistakable truimph all the more enhanced with the pipe you have fitted. The colour scheme sets it off and suits the bike no end - a pleasure to watch it come together 👍
Thanks so much Richard, glad you enjoyed it, and i have to admit i am rather proud of the result on this one.. can;t wait for a ride in the sunshine later in the week.
I bet fingers crossed weather looks like it could improve. Look forward to the video Del.
What an awesome sound and fantastic finished product, so enjoyed the “journey” during this build, its been an absolute pleasure, well done on a brilliant job...
Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it
@@Moonfleet41 First dibs when you come to sell :)
Beautiful machine! Best project ever on this channel! Can't wait for the next one!
Glad you like it, we have a little while before we can do another big project, a few loose ends to tie up with this one and then it's got to be sold, but something fun and interim coming up soon for sure!
She lives! Great job looks and sounds fantastic. Can’t wait for the ride out video.👍
Thanks buddy, Coming soon!
Well done on an excellent series and restore, love what you have done with this one. I ummed and arrrrred over one of these these but they just looked a little not quite to my liking, you have made a good looking bike look awesome. Well done and thanks for sharing the journey. So much of this has been relevant to my own winter refresh of my 2004 speed triple 955i.
Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it, and i know what you mean, the TBS is a nice looking bike, the Legend and Adventurer are pretty marmite for most people. and it;s in that i tried to base the project.. to bring the looks up to date, and with a 17k mile engine, i know its sound for a long life too.
Amazing Del. She looks and sounds awesome. Good job buddy. Hats off to you mate. 😎👍🏍
Thanks mate.👍 glad you enjoyed it.
Stunning. Baffles out!! Great sound ! Well done sir as always
Many thanks mate!
Congratulations!!! Very nice! I hope you enjoy the first ride! Been a long build but bike looks better than new!
Thanks mate, Will do!
Looks and sounds better than the day it rolled off the production line. Incredible effort.
Thanks Tom, happy with the results.
Great video looks and sounds fantastic enjoyed every bit of the journey what a finish del stay safe both of you 🇬🇧👍
Cheers mate, got the MOT and a final ride next week, really looking forward to checking out the new handling with the different running gear, have a great weekend yourself!
Smashing bike and workmanship. Its been a real pleasure watching the project!
Congratulations to a bike not everyone has but everyone will admire 👍🏍💪
Top job 👍in fact outstanding.
Safe rides 🏍🙏
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it, we certainly did!
Wow sounds and looks amazing you've done an awesome job on the bike well worth the wait, I bet your well pleased with the end result.
Thanks Terry 👍, I am indeed mate, proper chuffed indeed!
Great job on this beautiful bike...enjoy riding it matey😁
Thanks mate, i will do for sure.
Hi Del has been a fantastic journey with you and Penny. The bike is simply stunning looking forward to your next project Would like to see you build your own bike like a bobber but I know it comes down to money . As for me it as been a pleasure watching you mate for the last year
Sure thing Dean, thanks for those kind words.. and i would like to take on something more adventurous next time.. but that means a bigger budget, and ill have to sell this one first.. so maybe a short interim project on an old favourite for now, then it'll give me time to work out the right path next.. Bobbers are everywhere now, i built a willow green Harley Fatboy Bobber 20 years ago, (the one on the channel header) they're even out there as a kit with ready made frames and parts..so it's not really me now, just like building yet another hipster/brat/cafe/boxxer beemer thingy with bench seat and pastel paint... very nice.. but very common and unoriginal... i must push out into unfashionable new directions, or i won't remain interested.. got to keep that sense of the hooligan (like dropping a Rover V8 into a Mk3 Cortina)... that's real fun street custom stuff... So maybe a Tiger 1200 motor in a Thruxton... Not saying ill do that, again it all depends on being able to fund the bikes and the parts... but along those lines at least mate, the worlds already full of hipster bobbers. Take care and have a great weekend buddy.. D&Pxx
Lovely machine sounds wicked,,,,,
👍👍👍👌👌🏍🏍🏍🍺🍺🍺
Thanks mate 👍
Watched this whole build and learned so much.. many thanks 👊👍 and you have a crackin bike there.
Thanks mate, ill have it out for a blast in the lanes next week, give it some wellie and see what happens. !
Awsome Del!!! Let there be rock!!!! Congratulations! Don't even know what to say!!!
Thank you mate, you said it all with those fine words, much appreciated!
Loved this series! Thanks for the videos, looking forward to more in the future. Cheers.
Thank you Gazza. Glad you like them!
Brilliant job. Seriously one of the best.
A before and after would be cool to include once you do your first ride out... although maybe hold on the ride out until the rain stops. Would be a shame to mess up the paint.
Ride out video will be on Friday, it'll be dry and sunny by then, and yes ill show before and after..
Thanks, i have and Adventurer 900 since 2001. A pleasure to see the process
Brilliant work. I've followed this from about half way and have been captivated by your attention to detail. Waiting with baited breath for the next project.
Haha....You and me both buddy, can’t wait 😊
Awesome, thank you Jon, appreciate your support through the project, I want to take on a more adventurous build the future, we'll need all the funding, we'll have to sell this bike to pay for it, but it will be worth it.. isn't ready for sale yet, and I'll have to find the right buyer to realise it's true value, so in the meantime am planning a fun little interim project, just to keep it boiling and keep me focused!
Damnit man, now i need to find one of those! Looks stunning mate. Congrats on a job well done!
Go for it, you won't regret a moment of the input on the day you ride it down the road!
Cheers what a stunning result... the best ever rolling out of your - meanwhile not so little garage anymore. LOL. Cheers, Ruud
Thanks Ruud👍 glad you enjoyed it !
That was yet another most gratifying start to my weekend. What a marvellous piece!!!! Awesome sound, can't wait for the road video mate. Superb!
Cheers Kristof, you won't have long to wait, we should be able to get out in the sunshine for a ride by next weekend and bring you the video for Friday!
What an ordeal, having to start all over again. For a fuel hose. But I see your point, Del, and completely agree. It would nag me, too.
But that sound! It's not only a triple Triumph, but has an Italian wail on top of it. Like an old MV. A delicate symphony instead of one-dimensional noise.
Cheers from Nürnberg/Germany, Günter
Yes indeed Günter, not unlike a Laverda Jota aye ?
@@Moonfleet41 Jep!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
This series has been an absolute blast to watch.
Well done and I look forward to the first ride vid.
Ride safe 👍
Thanks mate, it's been a great fun project, we can't wait to get out for a blast this week!
Congratulations! It's fabulous build ❤️ Looks and sounds amazing!
Hi Abouzar, thank you so much for your kind words and your amazing support, we both appreciate it!
Ooh, that troika sounds amazing!! Thanks for this series-I enjoyed every second of the process. I’ll be along for whatever’s next, count on that. Cheers!
Thank you Sir, appreciate your support!
🙌 💯 congratulations Del. Well done sir.
I also recently finished my buddy's project (Tiger 955i) successfully.
Theirs no way to describe the Triumph triple cylinder engine
as other than freakin
💥 BRILLIANT 💥.
Much success with
the pending sale.
But I think you might just keep this one 🤷♂️.
Cheers 🍻, G.
Hi Gabriel, thank you for those kind words and glad to hear you got your project done!... and you may be right, this could be a difficult bike to hand the keys over for, but it will fund the next big project, so that's a hefty incentive, just depends on finding the right buyer so we can recoup the investment!
@@Moonfleet41 ,, you are correct,, finding a willing buyer may be the most difficult part of this project. 🤷♂️ GLWS 🍻
Absolutely bloody awesome Del
Well done mate really happy for you to finally have her finished.
Enjoy the ride
Sounds great.
Nick Australia
Thanks so much Nick 👍 Glad you enjoyed it mate, and really appreciate your feedback. !
A lot of work for that little pipe but well worth it, you'll sleep better tonight. Looks fantastic and sounds amazing. Nice work Del 👍
Exactly that mate, peace of mind is priceless, thanks for watching!
@@Moonfleet41 my pleasure
Yeah molded hoses always cost. But we know triumph has the market on premium mark up. I just bought a pair of Triumph, bar end mirrors, 190 bucks. On line u can find almost identical, for 45 bucks a pair. Same cast frame, same riser, same fit. But no T etched on the rear.
But I digress. I repaired my lawn mower last year, needed new breather tube, molded. 15 bucks for a 2 inch piece of rubber with a bend molded in. Thanks Del. Bike looks great.
Totally agree mate, but I guess, these individual parts were all mass produced in huge numbers then supplied to the factories for assembly lines in crate loads, so the unit cost was very low, but once you need to make small quantities, separately package them, rolling shipping and taxes plus of course too many people handling them, the price soon goes off the scale!.. Reckon there's more money in parts than there is in bike sales aye?! Thanks for watching and have a great weekend...!
@@Moonfleet41 Oh yes, I do accept some price increase for, name brands vs generic, but 4 times? As for molded hoses, they are a life saver when u need that perfect fit.
Hey,have you done a video on carb linkage adjustment? I've noticed when I lock up to the right, my revs increase due to cable tension. Will cable adjustment work in that in ur experience? Thanks Del.
@@peterford9369 Always best to set your cable tension at the tightest lock, so as you've discovered it's full right lock, then set the cable so it's literally taught at that point, but not moving the actual throttle plate, you may have to tolerate a tiny bit more freeplay at the grip, but that's the only way to do it unless you re-route, or fit a longer cable!
@@Moonfleet41 Thanks. It's not a catastrophic rev increase, and how often do you lock on a turn, even a uturn. Funny i never noticed it before. But was installing the bar end mirrors and when removing the stock mirror on the right side, i saw how tight the cable was. It's the factory cable, hard to figure its such a snug fit when locked up to right. I'll try adjusting the cable at lock. Thanks. Take care.
Really does look stunning Del you have done a fantastic job there buddy. Hope you and pp have a fantastic weekend
Thanks, you too mate! It's been a fun project, got to get out for a ride next week and underline the project.
Looks and sounds great! But after standing for a year the most important to check at the first start is the oil pressure lamp going off ;)
Went out immediately.!
Great finish, loved the baffle removement, cheers!
Glad you enjoyed it Sir!
Fantastic videos, thanks ! Enjoyed every video from start to finish. Great work, looks and sounds brilliant. Cheers !
Many thanks Ian, just one video left in the series, will be the ride out in the sunshine once I get an MOT!
@@Moonfleet41we're looking forward to it (we .....as the whole family enjoy the videos). Really nice to see real dedication to mechanics, detail, tips and enthusiasm. Thanks again. You're videos have given me back the passion to work on bikes on the same level (and build a new garage as well :-)
@@iansives5521 Wow, thank you so much for such loyal and enthusiastic support, it's great to know that our videos can inspire such fresh passion and love for your bikes again.
That just made my morning. 😎 Congrats on getting her fired up! That will definitely turn some heads as you roll around town.
That's the plan, just not round town though, I think this needs to be howling round the country lanes!, which it will be next weekend, as long as it's passes it's MOT in the week...
Absolutely love this bike, looks and sounds fantastic a great conversion and build. I think it's the best one so far. Well done Del, mega.
Cheers Andy, you're too kind mate, can't wait to get out for a ride on it!
That’s the music I like .....mechanical symphony by Triumph and conducted by the esteemed Del !
Why thank you kindly Sir!
What a sound Del looks great and sounds brilliant hope you do a road test look forward to that if so 👍
Yes indeed mate, off for MOT this week, and then out for a ride round ther lanes and a walk round a the church right where we started the project a year ago... Have a great weekend mate, and keep safe. Del.
@@Moonfleet41 fantastic
I get the point about the fuel hose but typical triumph using a special part!!! Worth waiting for mate. I had this on speakers!!! Awesome. Just plain bloody awesome!! Congrats. These specials are just getting better and better.
Thanks Phil, very kind words, the sound is pretty addictive so once I get the MOT next week, we'll take it out for a blast and disturb the peace in the countryside a little and, of course, we'll take the cameras along so you can join us!
streetfighter was up my street but thats the best looking bike you've done by a country mile
Thanks Steven, really appreciate that mate.