Harley Sportster, Custom Fender Fabrication !
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- First Real Creative Fabrication... Let's modify the Factory Fender !
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Shit Del Mate. You need to have a look at your diet man . Just saying 👁👁
Beautiful! And 100% agreed. For me, the most rewarded I've ever felt after doing something to one of my bikes, was that 1 person out of 50, that would stop, look puzzled for a bit and then say something like: "Hey, I didn't think these came with that option" kind of comment. Well done again, mate :)
Sorry buddy, missed this comment.. thanks for your kind words of support as always.. D&Px
Just watched fender fabrication, and although working my way through all your videos having found you from looking for Triumph Bonneville upgrades for my 09 SE, I had to comment as thought this was great viewing and an excellent instructional video, and as always, wonderfully presented. Thank you teaching me soooooo much😊
Welcome aboard and thank you for your kind words!
There is no one like you, you are both champions. What a welding master.
It would have taken me a week and of course I would have burned the nylon strap on the way.
And yes, it looks original!!! OEM!
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it!
Nice work mate. I’m a huge fan of “highly modified…looking factory”. Love seeing people stand back pondering “I know it’s different…but I can’t pick it”. 👌
Exactly that mate, it needs to be subtle but obvious at the same time! Thanks for your kind support mate.
the ratchet strap dell on the mudguard priceless
Haha the flipping disc and esibles again 😆
What a coincidence to see you adjust the curve of that front mudguard, I’m doing the same trick to an old FLH rear mudguard to fit the sportster.
Take care, Han
Great work on that mudguard Del. Looks really good.
Top job!
Kudos on the strap to hold the arc.
I use Klingspor grinding wheels too!
😁pot noodle n custard creams ...🤣
Too right!! Bombay Bad Boy of course....
I’m glad that you re-purposed the factory parts on this one. There isn’t a lot a lot of bodywork on these bikes so anything more than subtle might have been a bit much in my personal opinion.
I agree mate, it's also a budget thing, far cheaper to re-purpose the quality made OEM parts than buy custom parts off the shelf!
Custard Creams 😋👌🏾
Absolutely!
Radio Video, boogie with a suitcase. Living in a disco. Forget about the rat race .
New York London Paris Munich . Everybody's talkin' 'bout Pot Noodle!
Talk about Pot Noodle.
Talk about ...
🤗❤️✌️
Ha ha. child of the 70's then brother...lol!
@@Moonfleet41 That's where my brain still lives.
Peace and love to you both .✌️❤️✌️❤️
@@springy-2112 Right there with you mate.. Remember you're a Womble...lol!
Nice fabrication :D
Thanks! 😄
So many builds feature form but sacrifice function. Most definitely not yours. You improve the look and make the part stronger at the same time. I think carpenters call the cuts you made on the fender kerf cuts. Result looks factory just as you said. I can think of a few hundred ways I could have messed that up. 😁 One small observation.... the way you wiped off the mig welder when you were finished speaks volumes to this retired mechanic about the quality of your work. Many thanks Del and Miss Penny. God bless and stay well. ❤👍👍
Hi Rick, thank you so much for your kind words and observations, I believe in taking care of my equipment, it's expensive and usually a one time investment, so with the right care, things can last a lifetime... an ethos I learned from my Grandfather when he passed tools down to me that he'd had for a lifetime... Thank you for your support my friend, D&Px
Great job mate.
Love your channel, I learn so much, keep it up!
Much love from Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks Nick 👍, good to hear from you mate, am glad you're enjoying the build!
Perfect
Looks great!
I was thinking that shrinking the metal would do the trick, but you did a great job with cutting. Ratchet strap was brilliant.
Love what you're doing.
Thanks mate 👍, the curve needed was a little bit more than just a flex and a bend, so it had to be surgery, but happy with the result, it was worth the effort!
Del, you're slipping on your snapping powers. Or maybe you shouldn't do fab work on an empty stomach, because it seems your conjuring powers were starvin' to death and were trying to tell you something! As an aside, I need to get me some of those spring loaded center punches. Those are the bee's knees! Keep 'em comin'!
Sure thing mate, as you could see, the snap fairies suggested a Bombay Bad Boy then tea and biscuits!... and then the second time I summoned them, they worked fine!
That looks really cool!!! You rock Del!!!
Thanks mate.
This is one of those subtle touches that makes custom work so special. To take the stock look & modify it to look like what stock SHOULD have been, is one of my favorite touches. Well done! 👏👏
My sentiments exactly Logan, the judgement of any custom motorcycle is in the subtly of execution... thank you for your kind words!
That my friend, took some serious skill. I love how you promote creativity, tool skill and workshop ethics by cleaning up after yourself, and putting the tools back where they go.
Thanks Mark👍, im a little ocd in some ways, i like the place tidy and equipment ready for use next time i reach for it.. plus is shows respect for the investment too.!
If I clicked my fingers and expected a biscuit I think I know what would happen. Lovely job this, really suits it.
I have that issue too brother, I can only do that when she's not around!
Great Video bloody awesome job Del 👏👏👌👍
Thanks mate 👍
nice one Del, watching this Hog build from another hospital bed is not what i was expecting to do , but hey at least i’m here to watch it.
Oh no, so sorry to hear that Bill, we do hope you're on the mend and not feeling too bad... god speed and get well soon buddy and make sure you stay in touch.
will do Del, not the 2022 i was expecting. the triple bypass in March was bad enough, but now my Gallbladder decides it wanted to kill me.
Typically me it was so infected it had to be left in, but isolated as if it was removed and some time in 2023 i might have to have more surgery to remove what has been left in side.
couple of blessings, i’ve survived two life threatening illnesses and got out on my VN900 classic after the bypass, so it’s a winner, winner chicken dinner for me.
Blimey Del that's a huge improvement. Like how you got there too 👍
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it!
A grinder and paint makes me the welder I ain't. I have to use the grinder a hell a lot more...
So does everyone mate, exhibition welds are for posers, as long as it's strong and fully penetrated, that's how cars were built up till the 70's.
I always love your attention to the details, it seems small but always makes a massive difference when you have finished. It's inspirational 👍
Thank you so much, you're very kind mate, glad you're enjoying it 😀
Great video, Del and Penny! Del, brilliant job on the fender. The lowering and profiling turned out really well, and the finished piece looks perfect. Take care of yourselves, ride safe and be well!
Thank you Sir for your kind words, quite pleased with the result, should look great when it's painted! Always appreciate your kind support, have a great week yourself, D&Px
You are the best TH-cam'er out there what a result Del.
It's as you've said before its not the mechanic with the long line of certificates that make a good mechanic but ingenuity and problem solving!
Awesome result and thanks for all your help.
God bless you my friend 😀
Thanks so much Marc.. you're right, problem solving is a priceless skill and will get you through any project 👍
A vast improvement Del, you could have caught a Rat in the space before 👏🏻
I reckon you're right mate, check for sleeping hedgehogs before you leave for work!
That was brilliant. Have you done that before? I don’t know if I would have the guts to try it. Lol
Yes I have, a fair few times, along with many other sheet metal tricks I learnt from the old guys!
@@Moonfleet41 I learn so much from you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Looks great. Enjoying your videos. Have a great day 😊
Small changes that make a massive difference- superb job - thanks guys! x
Thanks Mike, couldn't have put it better myself mate!
"Modified but looks oem" is my favorite look. Excellent fab work!
A lot of work but well worth the effort, excellent job Del!
Yes mate, it was a lot to do, but really pleased with the outcome!
Extraordinary undertaking with an even more extraordinary outcome, Del! Hope you both are doing well there! 🏍👍🏍
Many thanks Gary, was great to get back to some creative fabrication!
Boy O Boy, if I didn't see you do it, I wouldn't have believed that this was the same mudguard.
That cutting and reducing the radius and then welding it back together was absolutely brilliant.
Well done, my friend. Looks 100% better as well.
Thanks Eric 👍, Glad you approve !
Interesting modifications… super Kwel !! Never thought doing the fenders…
Lots of work to get the curvature right. But you managed a perfect shape, great result. That belt - ingenious!
Günter from Nürnberg/Germany
Thank you very much!
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What a difference! I had to go out in the garage and look at my 2008 H-D Dyna Low Rider's stock front mud guard (fender) to see how it looks to your modified one. I think mine should be lowered a half an inch. Now every time I look at the profile it's going to bug me! HaHa! You owe me some coffee and cakes!
Actually, if all you want is 1/2" you can sometimes slot the holes that it mounts to and that will drop it a little bit, just use a round file and make sure you open them out equally, but just upwards and not front to back... remember to take the tea and custard creams with you!!
Del I wish I had 1/10 of your willingness to jump in with both feet .. myself it take me a few weeks just to talk myself into any mods .,. I sell say you would make one great teacher. A lot of stuff I do to my wife sporty is from watching you or I alway go back to your videos for a quick update before I do anything
Thanks for your kind sentiments mate, I don't always see the end result when I dive in, so yeah maybe, you do sometimes need to dive in blind and trust in the fact that a solution will evolve and each time you do this, and it does evolve, into a good result too, then that gives you the confidence to dive in when you may not have the final result in your head... all you need is the knowledge that it needs to be done and the enthusiasm to see it through!
thats money brother !!! perfect fabrication!! great idea on using the ratchet strap 👍 your welding skills are on point brother ! keep up the great work!!! bike is looking badass ! stay safe guys cheers from new york 🥂🥂🥂🥂🍺🍺🍺🍺
Thanks Renzo 👍, glad you approve, simple little trick and gives you the ability to set the curve exactly where you need it and hold it firm whilst you weld it! Have a great week there both, stay well, D&Px
you the man....
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Del as always your insight and the depth of your ideas just never fail to astound. Modify to look factory now that is the holy grail. Excellent as always Brother
Thank you kindly Sir 👍, glad you enjoyed it!
Love a custard cream me 😅
Me too!!
Super. Pozdrawiam.👍.
Great video Del & Penny. Excellent fabrication job , looks sweets mate. Del your parts washer do you find it big enough for most jobs ? Penny and you have a great week and stay safe. Cheers.
Hi mate, it depends what I'm washing, most of the time's it is ok, but larger parts need more thinking as they don't fit in the tank, but it's all about balancing how often I use it against what it would cost for a bigger one. Thanks for your kind support, have a great week! D&Px
Looks great mate, I like the trick using the ratchet strap. Sometimes you have to look for solutions in the not so obvious places.....
Very true, thanks mate!
I love your videos. Watched it as the coffee machine was chugging into life. Got the first ride planned already?
I wish I could just snap and get biscuits to appear!
Looks much better, could have got the proverbial bus through before. Nice job mate.:-)
Yeah true
What a difference that makes Del, spot on mate but what happened to the custard creams???????
Aha, I'll give you three guesses brother!... one cup of tea later they'd vapourised!
Fantastic fabrication del,and a brilliant idea using ratchet strap,best wishes mike,Derbyshire
Thanks Mike. Glad you enjoyed it mate!
Beautiful work there, and so worth it in the end. Well done :)
Thank you very much Tony!
Lovely job Del very nice mate 🤩👍🚴
Thanks 👍
Great job Del; loved the mud guard, looks the mutts🏍🏍
Thanks mate👍
Spot on Del... loved that work on mudguard... brilliant stuff mate... :)
Thanks 👍
Lovely little bespoke piece of fabrication Del
Looks great
Nick Australia
Thanks mate, am glad you approve, always good to hear from you!
So awesome, these types of videos make me feel like I could really take on some similar projects. I’m motivated by your work, thanks for sharing!
Go for it mate, you can't finish a project unless you make a start on it first, so roll your sleeves up, get the tools out and get busy! ... remember it's not about the result at the end, it's about the wonderful journey of enjoying the project itself!
@@Moonfleet41 Thank Del, I’ll keep plugging away and look forward to the next video you share!
Big improvement.
That's how you do it! 👍
Thank you!
👍👍👍👍👍
That looks amazing Del! Had I not seen you modify it, I would think it was custom! Hope you and P are both well mate?
Thanks so much mate 👍, that means a great deal, thank you so much as always for your support!
Wonderful 😃👍🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
Thank you Sir!
Cease to amaze me....Awesome job.
Good job, well done, Del.
Getting t'ward the end, now. 😎👍
And, as always much love to yourself and PP (trust she's keeping well?)🤩
Thanks Val 👍, we appreciate your kind support and kind words... I'm fine, working away behind the scenes and keeping him in check!! PPx
So the new holes you drilled were only for proper weld-adhesion? It takes confidence to slice-up that mudguard...but an incredible result!
Yes John, plug welds, you drill a hole, plug it up with weld and it joins the two pieces together, similar to a spot weld... thanks for your kind support mate.
Perfect well done 👍🏻
Absolutely Brilliant!
Looks fantastic!
Hey Harold, thank you so much as always for your wonderful support... glad you approve Sir!
Evening chap hope your both keeping well keep up the good work sir 🤘
Thanks, you too mate! Life is good..
Sent an email trying to get your address to send a motorcycle plate.
I'll check the email, thanks mate.
Thats super clean !
Awesome job Del
Thanks mate 👍
Well done Sir!
I might be wrong, but it looks like your front tire is in wrong direction.
It's in the correct direction mate, arrow rolls forward!
LOVING THIS PROJECT!! BEST ONE YET!
Looks great Del 👍.
? is that guard mild steel,, and are you going to Re-chrome it?? 🤷♂️
It is mild steel, and no, going to paint it mate.!
@@Moonfleet41,, copy that 👍. Thanks for your reply 🍻.
Wow, , great job, congrats.
By the way, would it be a good idea to install an oil cooler?.
An oil cooler isn't really necessary in our climate, but of course in the hotter weather they're an easy retro fitment!
Great video Del. Any plans to bob the front mud guard? I’ve seen a few that make a vertical line from the front of the wheel axle and another mark where it meets the fender. Then from the axle run a 45 degree angle toward the engine make a mark the fender. Obviously this is aesthetics over function due to the amount of material removed.
Love what you did with that fender... great job :-)
Very ingenious! Good Job!
Looks great. Enjoying your videos. Have a great day 😊
Very nicely done mate.. like the look.
Thanks buddy 👍
Wonderful❤
Fantastic work mate... you made it look so easy and what a finish.....
Thank you so much 😀
Really impressive. Love it!!!
Thanks a lot!
Huge difference with that fender Del !
Thank you Paul, we really appreciate your kind support here, it's great to know you've got our corner, keep safe buddy and stay in touch.
incredible work!
Thanks a lot!
Quality work, looks great.
Thanks buddy!
Nicely done Del.
You are on another level!!!
Awesome 👌
Thanks Paul!
Watching along and enjoying the show......,top job Derrick., and as always executed..,explained..,filmed and demonstrated perfectly..
Well done you two...
I tip my hat to you both..!
God Bless
BG.
Top job del looks fab mate
Thanks Colin!
Superbe Del,good tips👌
Thanks mate👍
Nice to perfection, great video Del
Glad you enjoyed it Andy, thank you!