You're the Gordon Ramsay of motorcycle repairs

@Moonfleet41

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, I like that, Gordon Ramsay is a nutter !

Hi Mick, that's very kind of you to send a message - glad the videos helped and you've now done the job! Thanks for watching, take care, D&P

Hi mate, you hit the nail exactly on the head, your bike is 5yrs newer than mine and has different calipers, take your pads out and buy the ones that look identical, on the sale listing check that your bike is specified and if in doubt, e-mail the seller and ask them if they fit your specific bike... this way if he guarantees them to be correct and they are not, it is his liability to replace them with the right ones or refund your money...good luck with it, take care, Del

Thanks Adam, mates helping out mates to get thier bikes fit for the road, thats what it is all about my friend, bloody good on you chap, keep it right there.. the world of biking is a brotherhood, and i dont mean the patch club kind, just the every day biker, nodding at a fellow biker on the road, and a mate getting his hands dirty to dig a buddy out of the shit.... thats where its at old son, dont change a thing... take care, Del.

Very helpful. What a nice and professional man - KZread needs more persons such as yourself.

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

1987RaPsCaLLioN Thank you SIr, you are very kind, glad we can help you, all the best, Del & Penny!

Thank you kindly, Sir, it's good to know you're watching, Del

Most certainly Sal, i get wjhat you mean and there has been a huge kick over that... people prefer the detail it seems, so i have spoken with the guys at Discovery and they felt the same too, aslo had lots of trouble editing them back and not loosing useful content.. so ill be filming some continuity clips for them shortly and they will use them to split the videos into two parts, that way the content will survive and still fit in.. problem solved.. thanks for your unput hun, take care, Del.

Thanks for your kind comments.. we try out best... take care.. Del.

Companies should hire you to make professional repair training videos. Loads of information! Amazing! Keep in up.

@Moonfleet41

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend, I would love to do that kind of thing, but I guess it's just getting the contacts!

Sorry mate, it's automatic and done by KZread it seems, I don't understand why but some messages seem to flag up as Spam, I think they use key words or repeat posting, either way, as soon as I click on it it opens and I can reply, thanks for taking the time to comment buddy, I do appreciate it, cheers Del

Thanks. Your instructions were very clear. I had both sides done in 45 minutes including getting the tools out, cleaning everything nice and shiny, and putting tools away afterwards.

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped mate, thanks for your feedback!

@colinwilliamson9114

Жыл бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 do you have a video for the rear brakes?

@Moonfleet41

11 ай бұрын

Yes mate, there you go: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hZaEkquqm9ydlbg.html

Thanks Bute, i dont know where i would be without her, she is my editor, director and comic relief. thanks for watching buddy, Del.

Thanks mate..i appreciate your kind comments, and thanks for watching.....take care.. Del.

Thank you for a clear video... Did the brakes today and it took me 10 minutes for each side. much appreciated

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped Danny!

Loving these videos I just bought a bandit a week ago my first time to be on a bike and this is saving me a fortune keep them coming please great to see fellas helping us normal people out

@Moonfleet41

10 жыл бұрын

That's what bikers do aye Philip, its a brotherhood for a reason.... just housekeeping and basic stuff....no need to pay garages for things like this... ride safe buddy.. Del.

Yeah man! All went sweet as. Good shout out about the pumping of the brake lever. You are right, reaching for levers that need a good 3-4 squeezes before they bite would be flippin' scary!!

Recently bought a GSX 1250 and wanted to learn how to do the pads myself , typed pads replacement into my YT search bar and up this vid came , spot on and thorough and I feel I can do it no problem so thanks for this

Just finished replacing my front pads, tested them and all seems to work fine. I am glad I could do it myself - only thanks to your video! Thank you, Anna.

@Moonfleet41

10 жыл бұрын

Well done Anna, thats what we like to hear, good on you got getting it done yourself... thanks for your kind support, its good to hear that the videos can help people... take are aye... all the best.. Del.

Mate, your videos are enormously helpful and totally inspiring! I stumbled upon your Bandit Renthal video when I decided to fit a set of Ultra Low's to my ER6N and then again when it came to oil change time. This video couldn't have come at a better time as a new set of brake pads have just dropped through my door. It'll be my morning project, laptop sat on workbench, mug o' tea... Perfick.

Thanks Matt, let me know if you need any help, but as you can see it's a simple task and shouldn't present you with any issues, take care and thank you for your kind support, Del

I like the waffle lol, I know so many people that have spent hundreds on new breaks, I found a mate of mine who got fed up of spending hundreds hammering on his calliper after putting the wrong pads in and not pushing back the piston, I stopped him take bought the correct pads for him and then fitted them for him, good video mate congrats on Discovery. Adam

Excellent video and just what the doctor ordered! Needed to change the pads on my '97 Bandit 1200 and everything went very smoothly using your advice. Saved myself more than a few bucks.

Nice presentation, easy to follow and understand. I can see why it's important to cover the main tasks of pad replacement before getting into the "refurbishment". The best instruction for the newbie, is ALWAYS in small understandable increments. Thanks for the post, I enjoyed it.

Changed the pads today, it was easier than I thought after watching your video, thankyou

Just got an old bandit, needs the brakes done and lots more, thanks to you I've tackled the caliper clean and rubber seal replacement, going to replace the pads and do the same on the rear and maybe the discs too, you make it all look easy and to be fair the way you teach it, it is, thanks Del for giving me the confidence to have a go myself, cheers.

@Moonfleet41

6 жыл бұрын

Most welcome buddy, am glad the video could help, and you've picked a proper legendary bike there... had my Bandit for 4yrs , probably only sold it cos there was nothing more I could do to it, kinda miss it now... good luck with your projects and glad the videos have helped you buddy...

Hi mate, no, nothing too taxing, just take it a step at a time, and its all very simple... good luck, del.

Hi delboy and penny , just like to say thanks for all your videos. Something a little different but looking at your videos gave me the confidence to tackle my car brake pads. Kinda figured cars must be pretty much the same. Anyway today changed front and rear pads all all went well. Thanks for the videos and absolutly loving project bandit.

Cheers James, that's exactly why I do these videos passing on tips and help, which I hope do help ... good luck with the brakes and if you need any help, just shout ... thanks for watching, Cheers again Del

Thanks for this. Your videos are a god-send. Got bike back from a service last Friday and they were gonna charge £65 for a pad change. Your video and my haynes manual saved me £40.

This is my job today ...thanks..very handy your videos are on the bandit...not long had my B12 and your videos are a great help.. Makes one feel much more happy about doing it ....

@Moonfleet41

6 жыл бұрын

Hi GR, thanks for your feedback, it's good to hear from you - we're really glad the videos can help - good luck with your Bandit !

Thank you. I've recently passed my mod2 and I'm looking to buy my first big bike. The Bandit is a possible choice and I want to do my own basis maintenance. This instructional video is marvellous. If I can add a tip from a complete novice, when taking out your bolts and pins etc, place them in a tin or bowl so you don't lose them. I'm a bugger for putting things down and losing them.

Well done mate, glad to hear your are getting stuck into your own stuff, its not hard, will save you lots of money, and will expand your general bike enjoyment.....take care mate.. cheers, Del.

Great video as ever mate, I was contemplating changing my pads rather than going to a garage but was unsure until a Google search of 'bandit 1200 K1 brake pads' came up with your video - knowing how good your videos are I had no qualms about learning a new maintenance technique.

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Mike B Thanks Mike, thats very kind indeed mate, im glad the video can help you out, and its good to hear you're swinging your own spanners now mate... good luck with it, and drop us a line if you get stuck aye.. all the best.. Del.

Yes indeed, mate, when I trained as a bus fitter it was actually a discipinary offence not to test drive the vehicle after you'd worked on it, it was that important, also there's nothing worse than finding out the front wheel is binding or the lever is not set correctly, etc., as you set off for work in the rain the next morning, if you test ride it you have a chance to make any adjustments before you need to rely on it,,, thanks for watching, buddy, take care Del

Your videos are great, I have a bandit 1250 and it's really helped watching your videos and understanding how to do more on my bike step by step.

@Moonfleet41

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin, glad it's helping you out, and gives you a pride in your bike don't it?! Ride safe...

Nice one Paul, your'e most welcome mate, it's a scary old subject if you've never got involved but there's nothing mystical about brakes, they really are just nuts and , thanks for watching old chum, Del

Thanks, another great video that got me out of a jam (getting the pistons back in!). I say it every time, but this is the best instructional video series on KZread, love it.

@Moonfleet41

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard, glad the video helped you out, it's feedback for us to know where getting something right! Ride safe and appreciate you taking the time to say, D&Px

Brilliant Del I’m going to try and do mine, love the banter

Great instructions mate, thanks a lot. Just did this on my 2006 S40 (my first bike, having just learned to ride about 2 months ago - so I'm an absolute beginner) and it took about 5 mins. Now the back one's squeaking...!

Another great video!! Cheers. I never realised it was that simple...next weekends project sorted

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

Al Nicholson Never is that hard mate, it's just the fear of the unknown... good luck with it, Del!

Grest video. Doing my pads next weekend. All I can say is that 9 people must be fazer owners.

thanks ...you have really opened my eyes to maintenance on my bandit...never used to touch it before but inspired by you i can't wait to do my own maintenance now....and saving me money as well as expanding my knowledge....thanks again...it has already proved a success for me....

@Moonfleet41

9 жыл бұрын

That's what we like to hear Rob, a little inspiration goes a long way... not only saves you a few bob, but expands the joy of ownership, always drop us a line if you get stuck, good luck, Del

Well done Will, glad it helped you out... Del.

thanks for all the tips/advice.. never changed /replaced pads on my GSX1400 Before I saw your Video, worth watching, would recommend this to anybody who is a novice like myself.. and it saved me a fortune at the garage.. cheers Del..

There you go, mate, well done - that's what we like to hear, cheers, Del

Mate--I can't thank you enough for the video! I have a '99 Bandit 1200 and I've recently moved to a very small town. I now have to learn to do all of the maintenance myself and your video was perfect! I really appreciate how well you walked the viewer through the replacement. I followed your video, and it saved me a ton of money. Thanks again!

@Moonfleet41

8 жыл бұрын

+Charlie Divine Hi Charlie, that's really kind... that's what the videos are for and why we take the trouble to load them up... anything else you need, we've probably got a video on it somewhere, so just check out the playlists.... enjoy doing the work, give us a shout if you get stuck! All the best, D&P!

@charliedivine5433

5 жыл бұрын

Hello again! I now have to change my rear brake pads on my Bandit 1200. Any advice? Do you have a video to walk me through it? Thanks again and all the best!

Great vids, loads of great tips, and very well made. Thanks Del and Penny.

@Moonfleet41

8 жыл бұрын

+Barry Whelan Thanks for watching buddy !

You have some superb videos. So nice to have an explained step by step, you are great at explaining the whys

Yeah thanks Jeff...i spoke with them today, and we have a solution... they will be loading up the videos in two parts from now on, and ill film some continuity clips for them to edit into the videos..that way there will be the same inane babble you are used to along with the info...lol. Thanks for your generous support and kind encouragement my friend, it means a great deal and keeps us going... take care, Del.

Hi Rick, nice one mate, glad it helped you, that's what they are there for, ride safe, take care, Del

Hi Edward, no idea without seeing it mate, you will need to get it plumbed up properly first...it may just be bone dry...get the vac pump and plumb it up, it will probable be fine.

Update: Nevermind :) You've explained it later in the video Just a note, when you push pads back at around 6:00 I'd recommend checking the brake fluid level in the reservoir. When the pistons are pushed back the level rises and if it was filled recently it could be hard to push pistons back as there will be no space in the reservoir. Also opening the reservoir will make it a bit easier :)

Nice one, doing front pads, oil change and filter tomorrow. Reckon you just saved me at least £100 in labour charges. Satisfaction in doing it yourself is a plus as well. Thx mate

yep another great vid m8. keep it up :) the test run is sooo important ! did the brakes on my cage not so long back and was really pleased i took it for a test drive. had so much more braking performance that i was chewing on the steering wheel!

Another great vid to help me keep my bandit safe, thankyou for your help

Hi mate, well done you, glad you got it sorted out, nothing scary once you know how aye..! good luck Del.

Hey mate just got my first big bike, 03' bandit s 600, hoping to do some mods/work to her, your vids are easy to follow.. many thanks for how much detail you include in the vids you sound really enthusiastic about what you do and it's great.

@Moonfleet41

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, and welcome aboard.. hope the videos can help you out, and make your bike a one off... have a great new year... Del.

See my 'Clutch Fluid Change' which I just loaded, it's the exact procedure for brakes too..sometimes trapped air can fragment into microscopic bubbles and permeate throughout the fluid,so even if you've just bled them it's worth pumping a couple of reseviors of fresh fluid through he system so that you 'change' the fluid,then when that's done,seal it all up and bungy the lever in against the grip overnight,this pressurises the fluid,opens the valve & allows any air to drift to the top Del

Saved my ass on a bunch of work on my bandit Del, nice one! This has been one I've been putting off until I realised it'd be so simple after seeing this

Just what i was looking for, thanks mate!!

Hey Mikey. Its a bit wide open that one, it depends on how you use them and the quality of pads you buy, crappy cheap pads used heavily all the time could rub out in 3-4,000 miles but a decent quality pair of pads like EBC treated properly by a sympathetic rider could be 4 times that, as a guide I used EBC pads the last time & they gave me 15,000 miles, but maintaining the calipers (keeping them free'd off and not binding) & riding with sympathy to your consumables is the key Take care buddy,Del

awesome video dude straight to the point and straightforward explanation thumbs up

Thanks for the vid Moonfleet, just what i was looking for, subbed, cheers.

Thanks mate, that is exactly why i load them up, so im really glad it helped you out...nice to save a few shekels aye, lol.... good luck chap, ad ride safe in the cold... cheers, Del.

Thanks Ken, good luck with it mate...

Hi Bisto.. thats a tall ask in one comment box.. its not hard to balance them, but the best way would be to get a manual to get the basic run through, use the mercury gauges for the easiest results..and set aside plenty of time as it takes a while to get the hang of setting them in turn.... sorry i cant just give you an easy fix on that, its a bit of a knack.. but practice makes perfect..

What a brilliant video, well done.

just watched this today, very thorough. thank you for your help!

@Moonfleet41

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Hi mate, the squeeling is caused by VHF vibration, and the task it to stop it..some bikes actually have a thin steel shim plate that goes between pad and piston, see if you are meant to have some and they are missing?.if they are binding even a little bit then get them cleaned properly, watch my cleaning calipers video, and if it still does it then maybe strip and rebuild the caliper with new seals. finally, check what kind of pads its meant to have, maybe softer pads would help, good luck, Del.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, very helpful.

Awesome job,as usual.Thanks ! Glad to hear you're not blinging out the Busa.Take care.

The mirror is made by Zefal, and it's actually a bicycle mirror, super light weight plastic, cost about £15, great if you drop the bike as you don't lunch a £60 fancy pants Oberon item... good luck with it, Del

you are awesome teacher mate!!!! very informative and relevant videos.

@Moonfleet41

8 жыл бұрын

+Vishwesh Soni Thanks my friend, glad you enjoyed the video.

yas mate, that wouldnt hurt at all, just make sure you dont get any on the pad faces obviously.. thanks for watching chum.. Del

Love this upload, Thank U mr for this👍🏻

By rotors, do you mean discs? (as bike brakes are composite floating items with both a rotor and carrier), what do you mean by rotors and I'm not sure what you mean by turn them, sorry to be ignorant, mate, thanks for watching Del

Excellent helped me do my front pads with ease thanks for the vid! Now for the rear!

@Moonfleet41

2 жыл бұрын

No problem Gary. Glad it helped!

thanks del just replace my pads this vid helped a lot..feel the diffreance all ready thanks for the tip rick

Do you mean the filter on a Bandit.?.. i have a K&N filter in my airbox, so it doesnt need replacing, ill give it a wash i guess, but not due for a few thousand yet.. once i get to it though mate, ill film it for sure.. thanks for your faith and kind support.. Del.

Finally a great video. Simple explanation like a tutorial should be. Well done. If you have the time and if you feel like it,can you do a video of the rear brake? It would help me alot. Thx anyway.

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

They're all in the playlist mate... Here. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hZaEkquqm9ydlbg.html

One sheet does plenty! Great video, thanks sir!

Hope that you take that as it's meant, in good faith with a smile. You know I rate your channel and your advice :)

Thanks del, will see how it goes at the weekend.

top work del, think mine need doing soon so this is something that will need attention, kudos again. matt

thanks Del .done my bandit .vid helped a lot

very helpful just about to do mine for the first time!! big help, keep up the good work

@Moonfleet41

8 жыл бұрын

+chris davis Thanks Chris, glad it could help you buddy..

Great tutorial! Very Clear and easy to follow.. i also need to change the worn out disc's. Is there a way to do it without a special work stand for motorcycles? Like just on the main stand of the bike?

Hi Rob.. good to hear from you buddy, and thanks for your kind support... with your brake pins, check out my video on rebuilding the back caliper, (ill send you a link in PM in a minute) there is a trick of drilling two little holes in the caliper body so they can be drifted out....otherwise you can just split the caliper body halves in two and they will be easy to drop out then....and its never a bad idea to get some new ones, they dont cost much and then you can keep on top of them in future

Brilliant thanks mate .any advice on what are the best brake pads for 1250 bandit

thanks for the excellent video..look forward to install pads now...

@Moonfleet41

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob, glad to know the videos can help you, good luck with your pads, feel free to give us a shout if you get stuck... all the best, Del

Great vid and made it very clear thank you.

Very good instructions!

love your videos i would never of tried any of these things before but now i will be doing my own for sure amazing step by step thanks . going to save so much money now :)

@Moonfleet41

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon, glad the videos help, wishin gyou luck with all your projects!

great video Moonfleet41 Thanks for doing this! I was wondering do you have any video of changing the break lines to stainless steel ones? I'm thinking of changing the lines soon, my B12 is from 2004 and I don't think the lines have ever been changed... Thanks!

Cheers man. Doing mine today with confidence! 😂

Sorry mate, I have no idea, I don't have a GN125 and even if I did, I'd have to look it up! Am sure the info. is available on the net.. good luck with it

Great video, quick question. If new pads don't come with anti vibration plates should I use the plates from the old pads?

Very helpful, much appreciated!

Right, get you now, and this is never done on motorcycle discs, they are too thin in the first place, only 5mm thick in some places, it is possible to have the 'skimmed' on a lathe, but it is inevitable that they will need replacing, the thinner they get the more likely they are to warp under heat, such is the expense of running a bike, a pair of front discs of any qaulity are over £300 and running the pads on the metal can lunch them in a day. Cheers Del

Thanks Del, I will be doing this very thing quite soon. You are fantastic at breaking it all down, in to understandable chunks. One question are the back breaks as simple?