Another job well done. I so love this - the pace, the quiet work. Simple, focused, and educational. It's like a soothing mantra watching it when you do the videos this way.
I trully wish your channel becomes huge, and that is because you are GOLD, the tips and tricks you show up here it takes for others to accumulate in years, I love doing meintance work on my bike and after looking at other channels yours is the best when it comes to this trade! I have learned plenty from you and for that im forever gratefull! Keep up the good work! Wish you all the best!
Thank you for those kind words Dan, we're really glad you enjoy the videos, and also hope the channel grows too.. we upload twice a week ,and keep lots of content coming.. so stick around, there's always more tom come.
Man every single one of your videos is like mechanic ASMR, so nice to have just the quiet and sound of the wrenches, plastics and metal. I love your content.
Thank you very much Sir, that is really kind of you, and that was the effect we were going for, difficult with the heaters running sometimes, but limited equipment! Thanks so much for your feedback, that's very kind.
@@Moonfleet41 I've been watching your videos for a while now from other accounts (subbed around the roadster times) and try to watch every project you have, it's fascinating and I learn a lot. Monkey see monkey do :D Good work deserves praise and your work is mint sir. I hope our paths cross one day!
Hello Cliff, how wonderful to hear from you Sir, and thank you so much for your kind support, we really appreciate you watching the videos, and we're glad you enjoy them! It's been a challenge through this pandemic keeping to the twice a week schedule, but it's ok so far and we've a big move coming up to a new garage very soon, so lots of fun times to come! Keep safe and thanks for watching, Del
Hi Del, yes I would like to see you strip an engine downed completely, and rebuild, or the piston rings, or maybe, make your own bike, starting with the frame, the possibility’s are endless, if Jesse James, and the teutals can do it, I’m sure you can, and they made a lot of money doing it ! There is a guy from the states who has tackled quite a few wing jobs, but he is not in the same class as you, Clifford Rice, I think they call him, I believe you would do a fantastic job on the wing ! Kind Regards, and you two stay safe, Cliff
Such a pleasure to watch all this good quality work going in. None of it is wasted, it all fits in. Going to be some bike when done. Thanks and happy new year to you and family :)
Thank you Tony, glad you enjoyed it. Im hoping the bike will turn out a really nice classy looking ride, and attract the right buyer and a healthy price, then i can really invest in an even bigger project next time..
Thank you kindly Sir, we really appreciate that, this one was a lot of work and a busy day... and what a surprise to find the state the water pump was in... looks like a strip and re-build for that too!
Thanks buddy, it's gonna be a mess in there, just hoping the blades aren't crumbled away... and there's no structural damage... Happy New Year and thanks for your long term support, all the best and ride safe!
Love these builds del, would also love to see an entire engine tear down and restoration 👍🏻 keep up the good work and a happy new year to the both of you
Another good vid del,can't wait for valve clearence to happen as I've never done before and watching your vids are so much simpler than others to understand
Thanks mate.. being a 17k engine it's unlikely it'll be more than a simple clearance check, (they should be fine) and thats easy enough.. a higher mile bike would maybe need shims changed, and that's where the job gets technical, and we have to be careful where we lead viewers as small mistakes with deeper internal work can lead to expensive disasters.. with YT videos people tend to skip forward when anything gets technical and that's how important steps can get missed... so let's see how the clearance check goes and take it from there.. !
outstanding restoration man ! great job as always !!! I've been practicing your advice to take my time and not to rush projects and man what a difference it makes ! things come out so much better and you actually get to enjoy every single minute of it !!! thank you again ! stay safe and cheers from new york !
Hey Renzo, that is wonderful to hear brother, there is no reason for it ever to be a rush, and you always get a far greater pride of achievement when you turn out a sound result... hoping you're both safe and keeping well there during these difficult times we find ourselves in, all the very best and stay in touch, ride safe from us both!
Started with a hose replacement. Ended with a cooling system clean and refresh HAHA thanks for showing us all that these things don't just happen to us in isolation Del! :D
Hi buddy, yes indeed, with any restoration one job inevitably leads to another like a chain reaction, you certainly need a sense of humour, specially when you're trying to keep a reign on the budget!
It is a pure pleasure to watch what attention that motorcycle receives. Definitely the most beautiful project to me. And much more to learn from you. Let's disassemble and lubricate the starter as well. I should do it on XJR. Happy New Year to you and your family!
I have a 900 Thunderbird, and these video's are so helpful. Glad I had steel braided hose's fitted by the dealer, many moons ago now. Brilliant to watch, and keep, just like a Haynes manual but a lot better. Really am enjoying this. 👍👍👍👍
Hi Darren, oh my goodness, how wonderful to hear from you again! We hope you're keeping safe and well there during these difficult times? Wishing you a belated very Happy New Year, D&Px
Thank you Steve, trying to pull off a really top notch finish, it'll be for sale, so hoping to attract a right buyer, so we can fund a really special build next time!
Dammit, I missed a trick there! Should have laid it down carefully and labelled it 'Mortus Folius' (nearside front)'... and replace with a nice fresh green one, but I'd have to wait till Spring as none about at the moment!
Lots of people saying this Del....loving this project! Quite a complex looking operation today and very interesting. I’m looking forward to the carb work and any engine stuff.....actually do you ever have to do any internal engine stuff like pistons, crank, bearing stuff and the like? I’d love to see how all that works one day but i guess modern engines last a while these days? Nice one Del...kind regards.
Hi mate, projects are insanely expensive and even this build is starting to push past it's retail value already, and of course privately we never consider anything like labour, it's all parts only, so if you start getting in to internal engine parts, be prepared for some massive expenses, so when I'm slecting a donor bike, the first consideration is the economics of the build as with here, I selected a very low mileage bike that was just left outside for much of it's life, same with the Hayabusa, all of the money was spent on the cycle parts, but I had a good quality 30k mile engine, as we have to balance the economics of the Channel, just can't afford to do 'no expense spared' builds, we have to budget as much as any business and thanks to your support, and that of other Patrons and companies who stand by us, we just about keep it on a level! Plus of course, what we are projecting is the message you can restore yourself an old bike without the need for expensive engine building and major overhauls, much of restoration is just cosmetics! Glad you're enjoying, have a good weekend, keep well there, Del
13:20 . . . great galloping HP sauce check! - a sausage sandwich - the man's a genius . . . I must declare my waistline to be another victim, the aural prompt of quenching brackets awoke saliva glands laid dormant since the last ridiculous onslaught . . . 'Huzzah! - & once more unto the bread bin of wayward corpulence! Cheers guys, was wondering what to have. Nice bike : ) xx
Wishing you the same Sir, and ha ha yeah, that hose was pure comedy aye, no need for it to be routed under the starter motor like that, it would be fine running beside it so you can change it without dismantling major components... but hey ho, who are we to reason why. Just happy it's all done and i can move on. Have a safe and fun weekend..D&Pxx
It’s coming together a wee bit at a time. Loads of individual projects keep up the good work. Everyone seems to be really enjoying this one It’s going to be something special
Thank you Alan, Im really happy with how well this is turning out, it's a really fortunate mixture of low mileage, but neglected finishes, so once it's all refurbished and back on the road, this should be a really great bike and hopefully fetch a premium price so we can invest in a much more ambitious project next time round.. have a good weekend and take care mate.. D&Pxx
Happy New Year to you and your family and as always great job and just like how you work clean..You always have me smiling the way you aplay your self to your works..keep the clean works going and may God keep you always ..You a bless night 👊🤗❤✌💪
Thanks David, hope you're keeping well there with the family too... difficult times indeed... thanks for the compliment, much easier to work when you keep on top of it all and keep the work space clear, and it's safer of course!
Glad to hear it keeps spirits up, it's pretty difficult time for everyone right now, so keep well and safe there Michael... all the best from us both, Happy New Year!
Happy new Year to you both. Nice video Del & Penny, a job and a half to getting that clutch line out mate, but job well done. I think I need to send you a little bit of sunshine mate, it was only 36C today lol. Take care and keep safe. Cheers
You can go right off some people you know lol... well actually, it was 36 degrees here also today... just fahrenheit... roll on Spring!! ;-0 Keep safe and well there mate, we're in full Tier5 lockdown here now... so look after that sunshine for us, we're going to need it! D&Px
Cant wait to see all that paintwork done on the bike. What colours?? Cherry black and old school gold pinstriping like the old T140v? Chrome Triumph tank badges?
awesome series del! trying my hand at rebuilding the carb and cleaning the jet on the 98 1100 shadow i got last year. ran ok all year had to play with the choke to get her to run better so figure while its winter dig in and clean her up and these vids are definitely inspiration! had my dad help me rebuild my old sportster cv carb but on my own now. lol fingers crossed!
Hey Luc, good to hear from you and glad you're enjoying the videos! A lot can be done with just brake cleaner sprayed through it all, and check that everything is free moving, make sure the slide isn't sticking and check the diaphragm is in good condition... best of luck with it and let us know how you get on!
Excellent refurb your attention to detail and cleanliness of assembly has to be admired👍.. Happy New year all🍻.... How did that leaf get in there 🤔 lol..
Thank you buddy, and that is one amazing leaf, I couldn't even see it till I took the starter out, so perhaps they built the bike around it! Happy New Year, keep safe and well.
Too right mate, the radiator is replaceable, the engine I can flush, my biggest concern is the state of the pump impeller, because rust flakes are abrasive and if the blades are crumbling away, it'll need replacement, and it's stupid money, so finger's crossed I can just clean it out... stripping it next week!
Methinks a larger set of needle files would be a bit easier in cleaning up all the paint tracks there. It all looks lovely, and meticulous is the word to describe your work. I am thinking how nice it would be to take that bike out for a ride once it's done. Cheers!
Thanks buddy, with the paint on gasket surfaces, it's wise not to file them because files are sharp enough to remove metal, but the Scotchbrite on a screwdriver blade isn't, it'll only remove the paint, and something like a banjo union face only needs a couple of strokes of a file, and it'll almost certainly leak, so just go careful if you're gonna use them, even sandpaper can do damage to metal, remember it;s only soft aluminium... thanks for watching buddy, and thanks for your support.
Just get a set of silicone hoses. Run that long one from the pump OUTBOARD of the carbs up to thermostat. But, having seen the water you dumped earlier, your entire cooling system needs a complete washout/check. Bin there, dun it on my T'Bird Sport, probably deeper than you're doing. Have fun. BTW, replace those grotty alternator nutz after you service it. Another bit of "what I found", make sure air intake is not restricted, unless you wanna go slow. Perhaps consider renewing the air breather/filter - it comes as as a complete unit :( That requires removal of carbs! (I got my air box cleaner from Italy - and now you'll have to pay extra tax on any items from EU!!!!) Talking of which, while carbs are out might as well rebuild them too... oh, never bin there :) Don't get me wrong, you're doing a spectacular job. Your filming and explanations are superb. I give you 6 thumb ups, pity I've only 2 thumbs :) Best
Always funny when people look at stuff like this, replace the part without even thinking about cleaning the other parts in the system. Doesn't need to be spotless but not even a flush.
Another great vid, I've just done exactly the same job this week on my 1200 trophy thankfully changing the hose was a bit easier for some reason. For future projects I'd love to see you take an old 1200 or 900 hinckley trophy and do your take on a cafe racer or flat tracker, USD fork conversion and restyle, would be great..
Tip - if you need to measure the length of a hose which is difficult to take out but disconnected at both ends just push fishing line through it (20lb is stiff enough) until it appears at the other end, then remove and measure.
Sometime try using nipple couplings between hydraulic lines and cylinders. Since they're made to not impede fluid flow, quick actuations of the clutch lever (or pedal) feel easier since the fluid doesn't have to make six(!) 90° turns as it would when flowing through two banjo couplings. Nipple couplings are also easier to bleed since there are fewer corners for the bubbles to lurk.
Crikey Del I reckon Triumph must of been thinking when it's time to replace the clutch hose you might as well do a Top End rebuild as well. What a lot of work. Imagine the cost a certified dealership would charge in Labour alone. Great job Del
Clutch hose was never intended to be changed without a huge dealer bill I guess . 😲 hope the cooling system is better than my Dayton a 12 was ..but I still managed to revive it ..im sure yours looks like a better bet ..peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤
Hey buddy, yeah can you imagine the conversation at the dealership... " can you do me a new clutch hose mate", "no problem mate, £300"..." you what?, I don't want a gold one"... " no mate, that's a standard one"... "yeah FRO mate, you're havin' a laugh"...
Does that red rubber grease react with brake fluid and other bike fluids? I saw you use petroleum jelly on fork seals before. I’m wondering what’s a better choice for my bike rebuild
you know del when you first rolled this bike in i just didnt fancy it at all m8maybe just not my type of bike you know But the more i see you doing to it i think its gonna be a belter m8 anyway atb for the new year to you and penny stay safe m8
Thanks Iain, It's funny how we can engage with a different genre if there is enough continued interesting progress, and it's good to know that we're getting out to a wider and less favoured audience. if i can bring this bike up to a high enough standard and turn out a really classy finish, then maybe it'll fetch enough when it's sold to allow us to invest in a much more adventurous build next time... ill just have to keep plugging and do the best i can aye.. !
@@Moonfleet41 anyone who watches this series would im sure be happy to pay for it when they see the workmanship and time and parts that have gone into it m8 i wont ask what you have up your sleeve next ill just wait and see like everyone eles have a good weekend m8
@@iainduncan2363 Thanks Iain, I actually don't have any plans for the next build, so nothing up the sleeve, but just an ambition to 'go large' on the next one... with enough funding, there's a world of possibilities, modify a new bike, build a chopper, car engine project (in a bike), it's all out there, but it all needs funding, so let's spend the money once we've earned it by seeing what the bike fetches at the end of the day!
Hi Paul... good to hear from you, Here's a link to the torque wrench, rated 5Nm, to 14Nm, and professional quality.. www.spanner-monkey.co.uk/Wiha-Torque-T-Handle-ST-Plus-TorqueVario-Set-29234?search=Torque%20Vario%20ST&description=true
I’m glad my original powder coating is pristine. I’d be bonkers with all this cleaning and painting by now. She was obviously abused by her previous owner because that factory coating is tough. I trust you are going to paint the carbs. That little detail made a huge impact on the overall look of mine. They just blend on now.
This old girl has seen a bit of weather over 20 years, not many miles, so maybe just lived outside.. and no i won't be painting the carbs.. they'll just be cleaned and serviced, i like the bare metal contrast.
Yes thing mate, didn't think the pump would be that bad, at least I got a chance to retrieve the oak leaf that's probably in there since the autumn of 2000!
Hi Del! Happy New Year! Is this heat shrink the weatherproof type? I might be wrong but unless it's the one with the "glue" lining then you are doing more bad than good. Again i might be wrong.
It is supplied fitted to the hoses by the HEL dealer, they allow you to shrink it in case you don't want it on there and you can just snip it off, and if it's supplied and fitted by them, it's good for the job!
Absolutely gutted ! I always know the weekends about to start when our Del says `RIGHT, OK WELCOME BACK`,, you never said it this week and i`m Butt Hurt, LOL,,, great vid matey bike`s looking well sharp,, can`t beat Trumpets. Have a cracking weekend mate.
Aha.. keeping you on yer toes mate.. just wanted to get stuck into the work today, and got lots done.. have a great weekend and keep safe aye... soon be back to normal.. D&Px
Another meticulous and therapeutic episode to watch Del, thank you. Is the reason you don't lube the clutch slave bolts because that would give a false torque setting? Just wondered.
Happy new year Del & Penny. Great video as always. Just wonder where you get your disposable gloves from? I am struggling as nowhere seems to have stock.
Happy new year too mate, and thank you for your kind wishes. im running out fast of the black gloves, and can't get any either.. ive been saved by a very kind viewer who sent me a couple of boxes of white ones as a Christmas gift from Sweden, so ill be ok for a while.. but i think the manufacturers are struggling to keep up with demand.. and i guess that's no surprise.. ill be using mine a little more sparingly for a while thats for sure.. maybe eak them out till things level off.. !
Friday night, wood burning stove on, wife happy with soaps (and quiet), boy sleeping after ice skating outside on loch(it's been -4 celcius all day), cup of tea and real honey......and a Delboy video on TH-cam. Does life get any better? Another great wee video, there should be a box set of these for the winter biker. My Triumph explorer is tucked up in bed in the garage awaiting the spring breakout.
Thanks so much for that perfect scene Scott, have a wonderful evening, and enjoy your weekend.. confound these dark filthy winter months aye.. but we'll all be out in the sinshine again soon mate... Keep safe and take care.. D&Pxx
@@Moonfleet41 Haha you too. I've never seen the heated metal and engine oil(?) trick, I'm going to give that one a go soon. Next mental challenge is findout out how to 'do' the valve clearances. I've never tackled that one before, especially after getting a £620 bill two years ago to service and check/adjust valve clearances. What's worse is that he told me they did not need adjusting as they were all within tolerance. Yes, I was too scared to tell the wife the bill. I'm man enough to admit I down right lied. Great channel, keep up the excellent work.
@@scottmurray5600 Yeah, it is insanely expensive, as it's so time heavy... it's no garage's fault, it just takes a long while and of course there are two jobs here that we're talking about, there's checking the clearances are within tolerance, and then there's the more difficult and technical job of rectifying things when it's not... some bikes, like the GSXR engines are literally adjustable, they have a small adjuster screw with a lock nut, so pretty easy to do, but most bikes have shims that need physically changing, and again on most bikes, to change a shim means removing the cam shafts and putting them back again in an incorrect alignment, once you've changed your shim, can lead to massive internal engine destruction, so I won't be showing anything like that due to people's incurable instance on skipping through videos, and not watching everything... I'll be showing how to check them as that's purely measuring a gap, and not beyond the skill of most people, but I'll be advising to take the bike to a professional for any adjustment, sadly this is the only way I can safely play it to cover myself... and, of course, prevent any serious prob elms from the over enthusiastic out there who just want to side step the bills... (however, understandable that might be), it's never worth writing off your engine just to save a few quid!
@@Moonfleet41 I understand why you don't for the reason of liability, however I have watched your videos for a few years now and learned a hell of a lot of stuff about maintaining, washing & riding bikes. I'll service the bike myself, but I'll take your advice and give the more involved work to the dealer. I get a real sense of pride/satisfaction from doing most of my own maintenance...I do review your videos a few times to check I'm doing it right though. Even my local bike shop refused to check/shim the valves! It was a main dealer near Glasgow that did the work, hence the high cost. I've been riding bikes for 31 years, I didn't come from a bike family(my dad secretly wanted one when he came out the Royal Navy), it was a friend at college that got me into bikes and the bug bit deep. No one taught/demonstrated the things you do or even explained them. This meant I fell into most traps due to my own lack of knowledge. YOU CHANGED A LOT OF THAT FOR ME. The 31 years have taught me many lessons that I gladly pass onto folk that I meet and I recommend your channel as an excellent resource. The becka suit info was a god send for attending the Dragon rally and I repaired a mates rear tyre puncture with the kit and demo you posted, allowing him to ride home. I cannot truly tell you how much joy you(& the wife) have given me with your videos.......think a great camping day with a hot curry(fresh nan bread too!!), and you are not even close. THANK YOU.
@@scottmurray5600 Thank you for your wonderful kind words, it's wonderful of you to give us such kind credit... and we're really glad you enjoy the videos and that they've helped you out so much... once again, take care, keep safe and enjoy your weekend, D&Px
I've seen steel braid hydraulic line act like a file on whatever it rubs against - even against itself. So I hold it off with brackets, or I bite the bullet and slip a hose over it. Steel braid is beautiful and it looks serious, but it can be evil.
These days hardly any of the manufacturers supply it uncovered unless you specifically request it, it's coated in a plastic layer now and smooth as a rubber hose... you request different coloured coatings to match your bike, but I opted for clear which is the standard option!
@@Moonfleet41 - Good to know. I'll ask for it. Over the years, I've been getting custom Aeroquip hoses made for the homebuilt aircraft and automotive speed markets here in S. Cal that have been bare steel braid.
This level of meticulous attention to detail is a lost art these days. Another great video--well done, Del.
Many thanks Edward, a labour of love you might say!
Another job well done. I so love this - the pace, the quiet work. Simple, focused, and educational. It's like a soothing mantra watching it when you do the videos this way.
Thank you Scott, that's very kind of you, and we're really glad you enjoyed it.
I trully wish your channel becomes huge, and that is because you are GOLD, the tips and tricks you show up here it takes for others to accumulate in years, I love doing meintance work on my bike and after looking at other channels yours is the best when it comes to this trade! I have learned plenty from you and for that im forever gratefull! Keep up the good work! Wish you all the best!
Thank you for those kind words Dan, we're really glad you enjoy the videos, and also hope the channel grows too.. we upload twice a week ,and keep lots of content coming.. so stick around, there's always more tom come.
@@Moonfleet41 oh yes I will, I'm excited about the valves clearance 👍🤘
9:27 I think this leaf needs to go back 😂
Fine English Oak leaf too, fitting for a bike Made in England.!
That's OEM for sure
Give it a soak in green dye rub in some rubber grease and put it back good as new 😉
@@davephilpott6569 Perfect solution, I'll have an official OEM nearside front oak leaf!
i was hoping he was going to set it on the bench. lol
Man every single one of your videos is like mechanic ASMR, so nice to have just the quiet and sound of the wrenches, plastics and metal. I love your content.
Thank you very much Sir, that is really kind of you, and that was the effect we were going for, difficult with the heaters running sometimes, but limited equipment! Thanks so much for your feedback, that's very kind.
@@Moonfleet41 I've been watching your videos for a while now from other accounts (subbed around the roadster times) and try to watch every project you have, it's fascinating and I learn a lot. Monkey see monkey do :D Good work deserves praise and your work is mint sir. I hope our paths cross one day!
Even comes with an oem leaf. How nice
Awesome. Really enjoying this series. Thanks
Hi Del, I am 72 yrs old, had bikes all my life, I love watching your videos, you are Brilliant !
Hello Cliff, how wonderful to hear from you Sir, and thank you so much for your kind support, we really appreciate you watching the videos, and we're glad you enjoy them! It's been a challenge through this pandemic keeping to the twice a week schedule, but it's ok so far and we've a big move coming up to a new garage very soon, so lots of fun times to come! Keep safe and thanks for watching, Del
Hi Del, yes I would like to see you strip an engine downed completely, and rebuild, or the piston rings, or maybe, make your own bike, starting with the frame, the possibility’s are endless, if Jesse James, and the teutals can do it, I’m sure you can, and they made a lot of money doing it ! There is a guy from the states who has tackled quite a few wing jobs, but he is not in the same class as you, Clifford Rice, I think they call him, I believe you would do a fantastic job on the wing ! Kind Regards, and you two stay safe, Cliff
Looking awesome can’t wait to see it done
Such a pleasure to watch all this good quality work going in. None of it is wasted, it all fits in. Going to be some bike when done. Thanks and happy new year to you and family :)
Thank you Tony, glad you enjoyed it. Im hoping the bike will turn out a really nice classy looking ride, and attract the right buyer and a healthy price, then i can really invest in an even bigger project next time..
Watching those hoses getting installed was quite satisfying. Fingers crossed the pump isn't as bad as first glance.
As always you make it look easy looking forward to the next
Very satisfying to watch your meticulous repairs Del as ever - great video!
Thank you kindly Sir, we really appreciate that, this one was a lot of work and a busy day... and what a surprise to find the state the water pump was in... looks like a strip and re-build for that too!
One hell of suprise with water pump, cant wait till next "episode". Best New Year wishes to you too!
Thanks buddy, it's gonna be a mess in there, just hoping the blades aren't crumbled away... and there's no structural damage... Happy New Year and thanks for your long term support, all the best and ride safe!
Love these builds del, would also love to see an entire engine tear down and restoration 👍🏻 keep up the good work and a happy new year to the both of you
Happy New Year mate, glad you're enjoying the videos!
There's another channel has done loads of TEARDOWNS in the past.
@@nightster6378 Name the channel and I’m on it 👍🏻
Absolutely loving this series. Great work as ever, mechanics and camera work.
Thank you Gareth, glad you're enjoying it.
Another good vid del,can't wait for valve clearence to happen as I've never done before and watching your vids are so much simpler than others to understand
Thanks mate.. being a 17k engine it's unlikely it'll be more than a simple clearance check, (they should be fine) and thats easy enough.. a higher mile bike would maybe need shims changed, and that's where the job gets technical, and we have to be careful where we lead viewers as small mistakes with deeper internal work can lead to expensive disasters.. with YT videos people tend to skip forward when anything gets technical and that's how important steps can get missed... so let's see how the clearance check goes and take it from there.. !
outstanding restoration man ! great job as always !!! I've been practicing your advice to take my time and not to rush projects and man what a difference it makes ! things come out so much better and you actually get to enjoy every single minute of it !!! thank you again ! stay safe and cheers from new york !
Hey Renzo, that is wonderful to hear brother, there is no reason for it ever to be a rush, and you always get a far greater pride of achievement when you turn out a sound result... hoping you're both safe and keeping well there during these difficult times we find ourselves in, all the very best and stay in touch, ride safe from us both!
@@Moonfleet41 thank you brother likewise 👍 stay safe , things will get better soon !
love it del bike is looking great
It's an absolute pain when a hose won't slide out , but still needed doing , great video.
the quality of your videos are as good as your projects and skills! well done!
Thank you very much my friend, that's very kind of you to say.. !
Happy new year Del & Penny! Looking forward to see this bike out on the road in spring.
Thanks Logan, that would be nice, not sure if we'll be allowed out to play by then, but you never know..
Started with a hose replacement. Ended with a cooling system clean and refresh HAHA thanks for showing us all that these things don't just happen to us in isolation Del! :D
Hi buddy, yes indeed, with any restoration one job inevitably leads to another like a chain reaction, you certainly need a sense of humour, specially when you're trying to keep a reign on the budget!
@@Moonfleet41 absolutely!! I recently finished me build/rebuild on my ZX9. Pretty damn proud. I’ll have to send you some pictures.
@@myz06rocks Definitely, look forward to it!
It is a pure pleasure to watch what attention that motorcycle receives. Definitely the most beautiful project to me. And much more to learn from you. Let's disassemble and lubricate the starter as well. I should do it on XJR. Happy New Year to you and your family!
Great work!!!!
That clutch master cylinder looks spilt new. Great work as ever Del!
I have a 900 Thunderbird, and these video's are so helpful. Glad I had steel braided hose's fitted by the dealer, many moons ago now. Brilliant to watch, and keep, just like a Haynes manual but a lot better. Really am enjoying this. 👍👍👍👍
Great to hear that buddy, it's a really enjoyable project !
AND A Happy New Year to you too
Happy New Year mate... keep safe and well!
Happy New Year to you too Del! Stay safe.
👍👍👍👌🏍🏍🏍🍺🍺🍺
😮😮all that for one cable.
I know!! Great design aye?!
Videography just gets better and better Del, love to you and Penny
Hi Darren, oh my goodness, how wonderful to hear from you again! We hope you're keeping safe and well there during these difficult times? Wishing you a belated very Happy New Year, D&Px
@@Moonfleet41 all good my end my friend. Glad you’re ok.
Excellent work as always, Del and Penny. I do love hearing fasteners crack free!
Thanks John.. yes, it's certainly a better sound than them breaking off..!
@@Moonfleet41 Agreed... An otherwise silent event but for the burst of profanity that often accompanies it!
Can already see this is gonna be a beautiful bike when finished.
Thank you Steve, trying to pull off a really top notch finish, it'll be for sale, so hoping to attract a right buyer, so we can fund a really special build next time!
I wanted Delboy to place the leaf on the table like it was one of the parts. I love how he organizes them so. Cheers!
Dammit, I missed a trick there! Should have laid it down carefully and labelled it 'Mortus Folius' (nearside front)'... and replace with a nice fresh green one, but I'd have to wait till Spring as none about at the moment!
Happy new year 🎉 great video as always 🤟
You too Tom, thanks for watching and for your constant support.
Lots of people saying this Del....loving this project! Quite a complex looking operation today and very interesting. I’m looking forward to the carb work and any engine stuff.....actually do you ever have to do any internal engine stuff like pistons, crank, bearing stuff and the like? I’d love to see how all that works one day but i guess modern engines last a while these days? Nice one Del...kind regards.
Hi mate, projects are insanely expensive and even this build is starting to push past it's retail value already, and of course privately we never consider anything like labour, it's all parts only, so if you start getting in to internal engine parts, be prepared for some massive expenses, so when I'm slecting a donor bike, the first consideration is the economics of the build as with here, I selected a very low mileage bike that was just left outside for much of it's life, same with the Hayabusa, all of the money was spent on the cycle parts, but I had a good quality 30k mile engine, as we have to balance the economics of the Channel, just can't afford to do 'no expense spared' builds, we have to budget as much as any business and thanks to your support, and that of other Patrons and companies who stand by us, we just about keep it on a level! Plus of course, what we are projecting is the message you can restore yourself an old bike without the need for expensive engine building and major overhauls, much of restoration is just cosmetics! Glad you're enjoying, have a good weekend, keep well there, Del
Fabulous answer, thanks a lot. @@Moonfleet41
Smooth operator yet again.. Great filming and step by step by step process as always. Nice work mate.
Thank you buddy, glad you enjoy it... (haven't decided on the colours yet!) 👍
Fantastic video del the spaying on that part looks really nice 👌 looking forward to next one . you and penny stay safe 🙏 🇬🇧👍
You too Richard, im really happy with how the paint flows out and makes a really smooth finish. Take care yourself buddy and thanks for your support.
@@Moonfleet41 thanks for the videos 🇬🇧👍
Great Video Del keep up the great job 👏👌🏻👍
Thanks Chris, will do!
13:20 . . . great galloping HP sauce check! - a sausage sandwich - the man's a genius . . .
I must declare my waistline to be another victim, the aural prompt of quenching brackets awoke saliva glands laid dormant since the last ridiculous onslaught . . . 'Huzzah! - & once more unto the bread bin of wayward corpulence! Cheers guys, was wondering what to have. Nice bike : ) xx
Sausage and HP, in thick white fresh seedy bloomer with Anchor butter ..! Food of the Gods mate.!
Another great video Del. Thank you a lot for sharing! Happy New Year.
Happy new year to you too, and have a good weekend!
HNY, to you and Penny as well, Del! The project is looking really fabulous. What a pain re that hose! Be safe and stay warm! 🏍👍🏍
Wishing you the same Sir, and ha ha yeah, that hose was pure comedy aye, no need for it to be routed under the starter motor like that, it would be fine running beside it so you can change it without dismantling major components... but hey ho, who are we to reason why. Just happy it's all done and i can move on. Have a safe and fun weekend..D&Pxx
@@Moonfleet41 😎
nice, thanks for the video & happy new year
Same to you mate, keep safe!
It’s coming together a wee bit at a time. Loads of individual projects keep up the good work. Everyone seems to be really enjoying this one It’s going to be something special
Thank you Alan, Im really happy with how well this is turning out, it's a really fortunate mixture of low mileage, but neglected finishes, so once it's all refurbished and back on the road, this should be a really great bike and hopefully fetch a premium price so we can invest in a much more ambitious project next time round.. have a good weekend and take care mate.. D&Pxx
Step 1 of British motorcycle maintenance: Disassemble entire bike
Happy New Year to you and your family and as always great job and just like how you work clean..You always have me smiling the way you aplay your self to your works..keep the clean works going and may God keep you always ..You a bless night 👊🤗❤✌💪
Thanks David, hope you're keeping well there with the family too... difficult times indeed... thanks for the compliment, much easier to work when you keep on top of it all and keep the work space clear, and it's safer of course!
Happy new year Del and Penny ,your doing your bit for lock down keeping us entertained well done.
Glad to hear it keeps spirits up, it's pretty difficult time for everyone right now, so keep well and safe there Michael... all the best from us both, Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Del & Penny. Keep Safe.
Happy New Year to you too, much appreciate your support, keep well and safe yourself there!
Happy New Year to you & Penny....
Same to you Malcolm, thanks mate. !
Happy new Year to you both. Nice video Del & Penny, a job and a half to getting that clutch line out mate, but job well done. I think I need to send you a little bit of sunshine mate, it was only 36C today lol. Take care and keep safe. Cheers
You can go right off some people you know lol... well actually, it was 36 degrees here also today... just fahrenheit... roll on Spring!! ;-0 Keep safe and well there mate, we're in full Tier5 lockdown here now... so look after that sunshine for us, we're going to need it! D&Px
Cant wait to see all that paintwork done on the bike. What colours?? Cherry black and old school gold pinstriping like the old T140v? Chrome Triumph tank badges?
Good new year to you and Penny dude, nice work
Thanks mate, you too!
awesome series del! trying my hand at rebuilding the carb and cleaning the jet on the 98 1100 shadow i got last year. ran ok all year had to play with the choke to get her to run better so figure while its winter dig in and clean her up and these vids are definitely inspiration! had my dad help me rebuild my old sportster cv carb but on my own now. lol fingers crossed!
Hey Luc, good to hear from you and glad you're enjoying the videos! A lot can be done with just brake cleaner sprayed through it all, and check that everything is free moving, make sure the slide isn't sticking and check the diaphragm is in good condition... best of luck with it and let us know how you get on!
Awesome job del 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Beautiful work, Del....have a great weekend!
Thank you Allen, wishing you the same Sir, stay safe and enjoy your weekend.. D&Pxx
Another good job Delboy. All the best Tony
Thanks for thr great video
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Thank you Tomasz, wishing you the same, and keep safe Del.
Excellent refurb your attention to detail and cleanliness of assembly has to be admired👍.. Happy New year all🍻.... How did that leaf get in there 🤔 lol..
Thank you buddy, and that is one amazing leaf, I couldn't even see it till I took the starter out, so perhaps they built the bike around it! Happy New Year, keep safe and well.
Lol.. 😂.. It was happy hiding there and didn't want to leaf.. Seriously great work Del.. Cheers 🙂
There goes your electric bill!!!! I got kerosene heater in mine!! Awesome job as usual!!
If you're waterpump looks like that, I can only imagine what the block and radiator looks like inside. Time for a full flush lol
Too right mate, the radiator is replaceable, the engine I can flush, my biggest concern is the state of the pump impeller, because rust flakes are abrasive and if the blades are crumbling away, it'll need replacement, and it's stupid money, so finger's crossed I can just clean it out... stripping it next week!
@@Moonfleet41 seriously can't wait to see it. Fingers crossed it's only gunked up coolant and 0 rust
Happy New Year Del. It takes a long time to get through all these wee things.......:)
Happy new year to you too Colin, and you're so right, just need patience and little time aye?
Looks like a drought 1..👍
Bloody hell looks cold over there mate.Brrrrrrrr
I think that leaf was original lol, so probably petrified! And yep, been pretty chilly here, brrrr indeed!
Methinks a larger set of needle files would be a bit easier in cleaning up all the paint tracks there. It all looks lovely, and meticulous is the word to describe your work. I am thinking how nice it would be to take that bike out for a ride once it's done. Cheers!
Thanks buddy, with the paint on gasket surfaces, it's wise not to file them because files are sharp enough to remove metal, but the Scotchbrite on a screwdriver blade isn't, it'll only remove the paint, and something like a banjo union face only needs a couple of strokes of a file, and it'll almost certainly leak, so just go careful if you're gonna use them, even sandpaper can do damage to metal, remember it;s only soft aluminium... thanks for watching buddy, and thanks for your support.
Happy Belated New Year Penny and You Del 🎉🎊
You too Paul, lets hope this year is better then last.
Hi, where do you get all the parts
Looks like they built the bike around that clutch hose
I recon you're right..!
great vid as is the norm ,
Thank you Sir, much appreciate your kind feedback!
Just get a set of silicone hoses. Run that long one from the pump OUTBOARD of the carbs up to thermostat. But, having seen the water you dumped earlier, your entire cooling system needs a complete washout/check. Bin there, dun it on my T'Bird Sport, probably deeper than you're doing. Have fun. BTW, replace those grotty alternator nutz after you service it. Another bit of "what I found", make sure air intake is not restricted, unless you wanna go slow. Perhaps consider renewing the air breather/filter - it comes as as a complete unit :( That requires removal of carbs! (I got my air box cleaner from Italy - and now you'll have to pay extra tax on any items from EU!!!!) Talking of which, while carbs are out might as well rebuild them too... oh, never bin there :)
Don't get me wrong, you're doing a spectacular job. Your filming and explanations are superb. I give you 6 thumb ups, pity I've only 2 thumbs :) Best
Fantastic 👏👏👏👏👏
Kinda odd not to have some music 🎶🎸🥁. Really enjoying this build/refurbishment series.
Awesome! Today I learnt something with the CBR... Never trust anyone else's electrical work 🤣 happy new year Del 👍🏼
Great work, but if that was the state of the water pump what is the radiator/block going to be like?
Water pump, Thermostat housing and Radiator...You'll see in the next few videos buddy.. it's not a pretty picture inside there..!
Always funny when people look at stuff like this, replace the part without even thinking about cleaning the other parts in the system.
Doesn't need to be spotless but not even a flush.
@@wobblysauce Yeah.. wait till you see what comes out of the radiator.. it's like a kid with D&V..!
What’s the part number for the oak leaf at 9:28 ? 😂
Quercus-336-folium/UK (unless you want a metric leaf, then it's /EU)!
Great video lot of work gone into that bike so far look forward to the carb video you ever done a video on carbs can’t remember if you ever have
Thanks mate, just working through the bike, it's worth the effort as it's already a really nice machine!
@@Moonfleet41 it is dude but you didn’t answer question are you doing a video on the carbs
A question will the red rubber grease affect the dot 4 oil in the clutch whateva it is 😁👍
Another great vid, I've just done exactly the same job this week on my 1200 trophy thankfully changing the hose was a bit easier for some reason. For future projects I'd love to see you take an old 1200 or 900 hinckley trophy and do your take on a cafe racer or flat tracker, USD fork conversion and restyle, would be great..
Fantastic work. This bike will have a lot pretenders
Tip - if you need to measure the length of a hose which is difficult to take out but disconnected at both ends just push fishing line through it (20lb is stiff enough) until it appears at the other end, then remove and measure.
You genius... I love You Tube!
Sometime try using nipple couplings between hydraulic lines and cylinders. Since they're made to not impede fluid flow, quick actuations of the clutch lever (or pedal) feel easier since the fluid doesn't have to make six(!) 90° turns as it would when flowing through two banjo couplings. Nipple couplings are also easier to bleed since there are fewer corners for the bubbles to lurk.
Crikey Del
I reckon Triumph must of been thinking when it's time to replace the clutch hose you might as well do a Top End rebuild as well.
What a lot of work.
Imagine the cost a certified dealership would charge in Labour alone.
Great job Del
Sure thing mate, that is ridiculously labour heavy just to swop the simple hose!
Clutch hose was never intended to be changed without a huge dealer bill I guess . 😲 hope the cooling system is better than my Dayton a 12 was ..but I still managed to revive it ..im sure yours looks like a better bet ..peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤
Hey buddy, yeah can you imagine the conversation at the dealership... " can you do me a new clutch hose mate", "no problem mate, £300"..." you what?, I don't want a gold one"... " no mate, that's a standard one"... "yeah FRO mate, you're havin' a laugh"...
@@Moonfleet41 oh you want it bled as well ? that'll be £400 😲
Great video Del. You're right about that water pump needing a coat of looking at. Bit manky inside. Keep 'em coming owd son.
Does that red rubber grease react with brake fluid and other bike fluids? I saw you use petroleum jelly on fork seals before. I’m wondering what’s a better choice for my bike rebuild
The rubber grease gets washed out by the brake fluid when you bleed everything up!
Awesome Thankyou
you know del when you first rolled this bike in i just didnt fancy it at all m8maybe just not my type of bike you know But the more i see you doing to it i think its gonna be a belter m8 anyway atb for the new year to you and penny stay safe m8
Thanks Iain, It's funny how we can engage with a different genre if there is enough continued interesting progress, and it's good to know that we're getting out to a wider and less favoured audience. if i can bring this bike up to a high enough standard and turn out a really classy finish, then maybe it'll fetch enough when it's sold to allow us to invest in a much more adventurous build next time... ill just have to keep plugging and do the best i can aye.. !
@@Moonfleet41 anyone who watches this series would im sure be happy to pay for it when they see the workmanship and time and parts that have gone into it m8 i wont ask what you have up your sleeve next ill just wait and see like everyone eles have a good weekend m8
@@iainduncan2363 Thanks Iain, I actually don't have any plans for the next build, so nothing up the sleeve, but just an ambition to 'go large' on the next one... with enough funding, there's a world of possibilities, modify a new bike, build a chopper, car engine project (in a bike), it's all out there, but it all needs funding, so let's spend the money once we've earned it by seeing what the bike fetches at the end of the day!
Hi Del, What was the name of that torque set you used in the beginning of this video?
Hi Paul... good to hear from you, Here's a link to the torque wrench, rated 5Nm, to 14Nm, and professional quality.. www.spanner-monkey.co.uk/Wiha-Torque-T-Handle-ST-Plus-TorqueVario-Set-29234?search=Torque%20Vario%20ST&description=true
I’m glad my original powder coating is pristine. I’d be bonkers with all this cleaning and painting by now. She was obviously abused by her previous owner because that factory coating is tough.
I trust you are going to paint the carbs. That little detail made a huge impact on the overall look of mine. They just blend on now.
This old girl has seen a bit of weather over 20 years, not many miles, so maybe just lived outside.. and no i won't be painting the carbs.. they'll just be cleaned and serviced, i like the bare metal contrast.
Looking good chap.
(P) What a faff to change a hose 😡 at least it gives you the opportunity to clean the pump. Hope you both are well.
Yes thing mate, didn't think the pump would be that bad, at least I got a chance to retrieve the oak leaf that's probably in there since the autumn of 2000!
Hi Del! Happy New Year!
Is this heat shrink the weatherproof type? I might be wrong but unless it's the one with the "glue" lining then you are doing more bad than good. Again i might be wrong.
It is supplied fitted to the hoses by the HEL dealer, they allow you to shrink it in case you don't want it on there and you can just snip it off, and if it's supplied and fitted by them, it's good for the job!
An other fine J o b ., Tick ...with a twist of snakes and ladders aka clutch cable . 🏍️ ☕
Absolutely gutted ! I always know the weekends about to start when our Del says `RIGHT, OK WELCOME BACK`,, you never said it this week and i`m Butt Hurt, LOL,,, great vid matey bike`s looking well sharp,, can`t beat Trumpets. Have a cracking weekend mate.
Aha.. keeping you on yer toes mate.. just wanted to get stuck into the work today, and got lots done.. have a great weekend and keep safe aye... soon be back to normal.. D&Px
Ha Ha Ha - Golden Virginia!!
Excellent Del I've gotta get me some of that paint and do the calipers and stuff on my Magna really interesting view as usual Cheers : )
Go for it mate you'll have fun and make a cool result..
I had a 1996 magna. What a great bike.
@@alanpaterson5395 Yeh Alan I have yet to ride it as it was a basket case when I bought it. Lots to do yet Mines an 83 model . : )
Another meticulous and therapeutic episode to watch Del, thank you. Is the reason you don't lube the clutch slave bolts because that would give a false torque setting? Just wondered.
Happy new year Del & Penny. Great video as always. Just wonder where you get your disposable gloves from? I am struggling as nowhere seems to have stock.
Happy new year too mate, and thank you for your kind wishes. im running out fast of the black gloves, and can't get any either.. ive been saved by a very kind viewer who sent me a couple of boxes of white ones as a Christmas gift from Sweden, so ill be ok for a while.. but i think the manufacturers are struggling to keep up with demand.. and i guess that's no surprise.. ill be using mine a little more sparingly for a while thats for sure.. maybe eak them out till things level off.. !
@@Moonfleet41 Tattoo supply.. I get mine at Barber DTS
Put the leave in a picture Frame.
Never used that red rubber grease before. Is it some kind of silicone grease? Another good job Del👌
Yes mate, it's a formulation of a silicone based rubber conditioner, keeps it soft and supple as well as lubricates it against metal surfaces.
@@Moonfleet41 ok thx iam gonna buy it. I sound a bit like a woman now but i like the color of it to😅
Friday night, wood burning stove on, wife happy with soaps (and quiet), boy sleeping after ice skating outside on loch(it's been -4 celcius all day), cup of tea and real honey......and a Delboy video on TH-cam. Does life get any better? Another great wee video, there should be a box set of these for the winter biker. My Triumph explorer is tucked up in bed in the garage awaiting the spring breakout.
Thanks so much for that perfect scene Scott, have a wonderful evening, and enjoy your weekend.. confound these dark filthy winter months aye.. but we'll all be out in the sinshine again soon mate... Keep safe and take care.. D&Pxx
@@Moonfleet41 Haha you too. I've never seen the heated metal and engine oil(?) trick, I'm going to give that one a go soon. Next mental challenge is findout out how to 'do' the valve clearances. I've never tackled that one before, especially after getting a £620 bill two years ago to service and check/adjust valve clearances. What's worse is that he told me they did not need adjusting as they were all within tolerance. Yes, I was too scared to tell the wife the bill. I'm man enough to admit I down right lied. Great channel, keep up the excellent work.
@@scottmurray5600 Yeah, it is insanely expensive, as it's so time heavy... it's no garage's fault, it just takes a long while and of course there are two jobs here that we're talking about, there's checking the clearances are within tolerance, and then there's the more difficult and technical job of rectifying things when it's not... some bikes, like the GSXR engines are literally adjustable, they have a small adjuster screw with a lock nut, so pretty easy to do, but most bikes have shims that need physically changing, and again on most bikes, to change a shim means removing the cam shafts and putting them back again in an incorrect alignment, once you've changed your shim, can lead to massive internal engine destruction, so I won't be showing anything like that due to people's incurable instance on skipping through videos, and not watching everything... I'll be showing how to check them as that's purely measuring a gap, and not beyond the skill of most people, but I'll be advising to take the bike to a professional for any adjustment, sadly this is the only way I can safely play it to cover myself... and, of course, prevent any serious prob elms from the over enthusiastic out there who just want to side step the bills... (however, understandable that might be), it's never worth writing off your engine just to save a few quid!
@@Moonfleet41 I understand why you don't for the reason of liability, however I have watched your videos for a few years now and learned a hell of a lot of stuff about maintaining, washing & riding bikes. I'll service the bike myself, but I'll take your advice and give the more involved work to the dealer. I get a real sense of pride/satisfaction from doing most of my own maintenance...I do review your videos a few times to check I'm doing it right though. Even my local bike shop refused to check/shim the valves! It was a main dealer near Glasgow that did the work, hence the high cost. I've been riding bikes for 31 years, I didn't come from a bike family(my dad secretly wanted one when he came out the Royal Navy), it was a friend at college that got me into bikes and the bug bit deep. No one taught/demonstrated the things you do or even explained them. This meant I fell into most traps due to my own lack of knowledge. YOU CHANGED A LOT OF THAT FOR ME. The 31 years have taught me many lessons that I gladly pass onto folk that I meet and I recommend your channel as an excellent resource. The becka suit info was a god send for attending the Dragon rally and I repaired a mates rear tyre puncture with the kit and demo you posted, allowing him to ride home. I cannot truly tell you how much joy you(& the wife) have given me with your videos.......think a great camping day with a hot curry(fresh nan bread too!!), and you are not even close. THANK YOU.
@@scottmurray5600 Thank you for your wonderful kind words, it's wonderful of you to give us such kind credit... and we're really glad you enjoy the videos and that they've helped you out so much... once again, take care, keep safe and enjoy your weekend, D&Px
I've seen steel braid hydraulic line act like a file on whatever it rubs against - even against itself.
So I hold it off with brackets, or I bite the bullet and slip a hose over it. Steel braid is beautiful and it looks serious, but it can be evil.
These days hardly any of the manufacturers supply it uncovered unless you specifically request it, it's coated in a plastic layer now and smooth as a rubber hose... you request different coloured coatings to match your bike, but I opted for clear which is the standard option!
@@Moonfleet41 - Good to know. I'll ask for it. Over the years, I've been getting custom Aeroquip hoses made for the homebuilt aircraft and automotive speed markets here in S. Cal that have been bare steel braid.