Del you missed the perfect opportunity to detail underneath the tank. A lot of grease and road grime accumulates under there!

I always end up deciding to do this job when I have a full tank of gas. Some people never learn

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

You too aye buddy, I tried not to show it, but that huge tank was over half full, I couldn't help thinking to myself... 'when will I learn'!

@wobblysauce

Жыл бұрын

There is always next time… when it at-least half

Any reason for going with a disposable paper filter compared to washable one. With the scrambler you went the opposite way and its what you have done with all your other bikes.

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed mate, I love a washable filter, and always buy one for my bikes, but this OEM style filter came included in the 'service kit' and it saved me a lot of money for now... on the next service, I will replace it with a washable one, but on a budget for now and just needed it clean!

After a long Transalp weekend in the mud I can finally watch your latest episode, Del. Great Monday night show. Very enjoyable to see an expert craftsman do his work, there's always something to be learned. The Gixxer will run perfectly after all your service jobs. Have a great season, Günter/Nürnberg

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed you time away, sounds like you had fun. Thank you for your kind word as always.

Owning a suzuki bandit the plugs can be a faff sometimes to get out of the spark plug well when loosened, i use a flexible magnet pen to remove them, so easy 👍 keep up the good work love your videos

Another great maintenance video Del and perfectly captured by Penny. I don't know why but I still think of fuel injection on a bike as something new. It was really scary when it was new but it sure has made life easier once I learned not to fear it. 😁 Many thanks to you both. Peace and good health friends.❤👍👍

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Sure thing Rick, it will always be a new fangled invention to us old blokes, but when you realise it was on bikes in the 1970's, it's not actually that new lol ... but it is a darn sight easier to maintain than faffing about with carbs! Have a great weekend there buddy, ride safe, D&Px

Good advice on cleaning out the spark plug holes. When I changed my Fazers, there was big bits of stones and everything down there. Can’t bare to think in the damage that would have caused!

She’ll definitely thank you for that seeing the air filter. Let her BREATHE. Hope you both enjoy the weekend.

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Sure will buddy, have a great weekend yourself, hugs to the family, D&Px

Hi guys, that clip that you undid on the fuel tank looks the same as the one on the oil return line on the Softail when you do a ' purge oil change--- that incidentally was a great tip on the Softail series videos you did, getting 28 oz of residual oil out. Have a great weekend, & hi to. Lady Penelope, x👍👍👍

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

I think you're right mate, it's a pretty universal mechanical part and works really well... have a great weekend too mate and keep safe, D&Px

Great video Del, to prevent possible cross threading, I use a piece of 5/16″ rubber hose of approximately 8″ long. Have a great weekend.

Nice video Del & Penny. Another few service jobs out of the way, jobs well done mate and it will out others out as well. Penny and you have a relaxing weekend and hope your weather is getting better. Over this side of the pond winter is coming, it's starting to get wet and cold. Take care, Cheers

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate👍, glad you enjoyed it, and yes, slowly, very slowly, we're starting to see some warmer weather, but still pretty wet.. im sure it's not cold there by our standards, lol. sometimes here is think we have two seasons here, June, and Winter ..!! Have a great Sunday mate, and take care. D&Pxx

Awesome video brother ! very satisfying 👍 good tip on always checking the spark plug gap ! bike looks great ! btw brother , I bought a new house and thankfully it comes with a bigger garage 👌 you already know what that means lol more bikes 🏍️! stay safe guys cheers from new york 🎉🎉🎉

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Wow that is great news, it's awesome when your new bigger garage comes with a house.. and like you said.. now you have room for more bike which is always good.. take care both of you, and enjoy the rest of your weekend D&Pxx

A great start on a Saturday morning to watch another of your videos del, and looking forward to your next one as you are going to use the vacuum bleeder, I purchased one myself a few weeks ago but have not used it yet so very interested in your next video. Hope yourself and Penny have a great weekend, all the best Don.

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Hi Don, Thank you for your kind words mate.. Glad you enjoyed the video.. and check out the brake bleeder video next up on Tuesday, it's so easy to use you'll find it a breeze !

@donbrowse7980

Жыл бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 great, can't wait to see you using it as I have not tryed it out yet... All the best Don.

Great informative video as usual and without any nonsense or opinions, fab!!

@Moonfleet41

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you.

Del, I am just recently starting to do my own servicing, thanks to you. I know your a man of few words, but adding a few more here and there, explaining some of your actions and eg. some advice on the best type of spark plugs would be good! Thanks again.

@Moonfleet41

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, in our earlier videos we covered most jobs in explanatory detail, Check out the play lists for any specific tasks, and always feel free to ask individual things if you're not sure, ill always try to help. !

That is a lot easier thn my GSF 1250!

Pretty simple task !! BUT not the gas tank part !! Lol… seems everything gets buried nowadays!! Happy weekend!

I knew you’d join the vacuum bleeder crowd 😂. Have a great weekend

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Sure thing buddy, just an old luddite groaning out of my old ways! I'll always be a grumpy...

Curious. I have a gsx1400 and it runs fine. starts up on the button, but when idling for a couple on minutes from cold, it all of a sudden cuts out. Starts up straight away though. Any ideas. Could this be the airfilter, as noticed it is a bit dirty (not excessive though)

Simple and effective 👍

Hi Del hope you both enjoy your weekend mate As also great video

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dean 👍, have a good weekend yourself mate! D&Px

funny story... Tilly bike - aka Bike #2 - I did similar service on her, not long after I bought her. Air filter had date installed written on it in nail polish... remembering I bought her in December 2021.... date on air filter was may 2001. Not changed in 20 years. I kid you not!!! So. Always well worth it to do a service on a new, to you, bike! Learnt that from you.

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Blimey, that's a long time, I've seen a few 10yr old ones, but never 20! And it's a great bear out of what I've always said, roll through any new bike to you if you can't otherwise prove it's been serviced! Hope your plans are going well!

@th3v1k1ngW4rri0r

Жыл бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 I couldnt believe it when I opened the top and saw the date. gobsmacked was an understatement. plans... omg's! Desktop pc died on me on thursday night, thanks to an EA Games update. Luckly, me being an IT Geek... I have the laptop, tablet and phone to fall back on...plus almost as many spares for computers as I have for TIlly and Olaf. I've just gotten a desktop up and running, exact same machine, just a differnt motherboard - but the same make and model. I have 3x the same one, bit like having 3x the same engine.. erm..ahh.. I actually do have 3x spare xj900s diversion engine.. lmao.. So, i'm messing about with computers at the moment. Grabbed a new set of kitchen scales to weigh postcards, letters, cards, for sending out. New business cards arrived on Friday. New pics in the wall map, for places of interest... like the Moroccan stone henge. the town of Condom in France..a ruined castle somewhere outside Barcelona. Oooo.. might have to visit the Templars strong hold in France. ANd Le Mans... see if they let me do a lap or 3 hehehe

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

@@th3v1k1ngW4rri0r Sounds like your plans are underway mate, life will be easier once you're on the road! Looking forward to your updates! D&Px

Is there an age that you would change the HT leads?

Nice video del,doing the same stuff with my wing

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Cool!

It's giving me an oemgasm! 😂 Peas n loaf ✌️ ❤

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Now there's a new word for the day!... peas and loaf brother!

Morning mate, Is there a water shield above the air intake/inlet funnel? I know how rain runs down the tank and onto the groin area. The most funnest part of any dry clothing ride!!!!! It’d have to be the same for that intake??

Just another great video👍

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, I appreciate that!

Looks like a comfortable ride this one. You looking to keep it?

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

I am indeed Sir!

i use an aerosol of compressed air del what they use for keyboards

Hi Del That is some Bike!! Had a 82 GS 1100 that I wish I never let go ]: what is the Identification of these NGK plugs? Ride No faster than your angels can fly!

Fiddly Faff, LOL

Argggh what a horrible place for the plugs, Del! What was Suzuki thinking? 🏍👍🏍

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Not so bad, this is easy by comparison to some!

@garya3056

Жыл бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 yikes!

Great video Del, if the plugs are slightly different colours is that the case of checking fuel jets or balance carbs

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

They're fuel injection, but balancing the throttle bodies is a service task and can be done, by the look of those plugs mine are well within tolerance.

@andyjrichie6709

Жыл бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 just wounder on the colour difference, have a great weekend to you both

Nice work del as usual. 👌👏👍

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I notice you have an O ring kit. I need one and was wondering what kit you use. Also, are there SAE and Metric specific O ring kits? Thanks Del.

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Yes they come in metric or SAE... here is a link for both.. www.spanner-monkey.co.uk/rubber-o-ring-assortment-419pc-metric-113281?search=BOR419&description=true www.spanner-monkey.co.uk/rubber-o-ring-assortment-407pc-imperial-113280?search=BOR407&description=true

@timmarks5314

Жыл бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 Thank you Del.

HI penny and Del - nice video. Simple skills done just right - and thanks for sharing. Take care, be well and ride safe! We are having a brief spate of good weather here in Ottawa, so the bikes and the old car have come out!

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

That's great news, it's been a long winter so good to hear you can get out and enjoy the sunshine! Wish it was the same here, very rainy and chilly, but we're promised from sunshine next week! Have fun and thank you for all your kind words of support, we truly appreciate it! D&Px

Ahh, a good breakfast, coffee and an installment from my favourite channel. :)

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir, glad you enjoy, thanks for your kind support!

Boy, the guy who invented the wobble joint really earned his pay that day! He deserves a cookie!! Enjoy your weekend, D&P, and have a cookie on me! (They're NOT biscuits!!) :)

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Will do Sir, cookies it is! Have a great weekend yourself, ride safe, D&Px

You know i love this video 😂😂😂💪💪💪

Hi Del where did you get the plugs from please...love the videos

@Moonfleet41

6 ай бұрын

Got them from Wemoto mate.. !

@dipperblade2183

6 ай бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 Thanks Del appreciate the reply any plans to do an injector clean on the GSX1400?

@Moonfleet41

6 ай бұрын

@@dipperblade2183 Not at the moment as she's running just fine but when it comes back in I will upload jobs like that.

@dipperblade2183

6 ай бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 ok Del...I just bought one stale fuel only 8000 miles so new plugs new fuel line new filter..we will see hoping injectors ok

Beefcake... what a beast, how much does it weight to lift up wow.😅

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Oddly enough, much as it's a large motorcycle, it's only 220kgs which is significantly less than a Harley Sportster!

@veeken777

Жыл бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 amazing really. Just looks impressive, kind of reminds me of a Busa in size. Take care mate

Is there a risk of cross threading the new plugs because of the way you have to install them in those recesses?

@michaelmclarney1994

Жыл бұрын

It is possible but unlikely if you're careful. The golden rule I work to is don't force it, they should screw down easily. If it feels a bit tight at the start, unscrew and start again. You should be able to spin the plug down, until it bottoms out, with 2 fingers on the extension bar only, introducing the torque or socket wrench to nip the plug up at the final stage. I hope this helps you 👍

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Everything that Michael said, plus it helps to use a proper plug socket with the rubber insert that grips the plug safely so you can lower it carefully, taking care not to bump the electrode and risk closing the gap up, then you can orientate the plug perfectly over the hole and like Michael said, spin it down with your fingers on the extension bar!

@michaelmclarney1994

Жыл бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 thanks Del, I forgot to mention that bit, I always put a light smear of copper slip on the plug thread too, probably unnecessary though. I apologize if I trod on your toes by responding to the question without thinking?

@wobblysauce

Жыл бұрын

Most plugs were I am have a the anti sneeze on from factory

@michaelmclarney1994

Жыл бұрын

@@wobblysauce thanks, I will check that out, I haven't bought plugs for many years as I'm using up bulk stock I bought years ago from a dealer closing down for a silly price 👍

I always love your work uncle...and thanks for the knowledge and skill Ur sharing to us..❤

Hmm, yon plugs suggest the poor beast's been nursed into a state of torpid acceptance, & needs a good wholesome gargle with injectorater-squirty-thing cleaner & some exercise. Follow that with a tank of fresh hay, a 20min. motorway workout to flush the soot-webs, then find a 'quick B-road' route home so you can feel the amazing difference. On 2nd thoughts, drop it off at my place - & I'll buy your train fare! Have a great w/e : )xx

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

ha ha as always your make us smile... btw have you seen the price of train fares, you wish to retract! Have a great weekend there, D&Px

Ah the simplicity of working on a common sense Suzuki Reminds me a lot of my old 1983 Suzuki GSX750ESD Nice job Del Nick Australia

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

You're not wrong mate, there's virtually no major differences between that bike and this, I guess when you've got a good plan, why change it! Enjoy your weekend mate, keep safe.

And there's a 50% chance the fuel tank is full when you find you need to take it off, grrrr...

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Every time mate!

Your a wealth of information my friend......Thank You !😁

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

for some reason my bike doesnt like the twin top plugs , so i run standard Ngks , and she purrs , excellent informative vid as is the norm . looking fwd to your new tool

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, appreciate your kind words there, it means a lot, have a great weekend and ride safe!

Never though I would see the day that you have to remove tank to replace plugs. Harley started that bs when they came out with the m8. Just another ploy to make money off people.

Quick question u ever worked on a Kawasaki zr7 2004 bit of a weird air filter on this bike it covers battery ?

@Moonfleet41

Жыл бұрын

Not personally mate.. can you not get to it to change it then?