Years ago i had a 1979 honda cb900fz used to lay it up over winter,then come spring that wouldnt run right at all.1 cylinder 2 cylinders etc,i put a new set of plugs in it and it ran like new.they used to "go off"during the lay up.strange.thats the only bike ive had over the years that did that. it was in the kitchen over the winter too?maybe the cooking fumes got to it ? haha

I've just bought a 99 gen 1 busa, after wanting one for the last 10/15 years. Never fails to put a smile on my face. Though I've had to do the later tank swap as the previous owner bought it off someone who had it sat 10 years with fuel in, killed the OEM external pump, not sure why Suzuki decided for the first 2 years to fit them instead of in the tank. so anyway, they had an aftermarket external pump that sounded like a Dyson, louder than the engine. So a later tank of the wrong colour and a bagster tank cover has sorted that for now 😅 looking forward to catching up this project, I remember watching you build it all those years ago. Learned the hard way that the fuel tap doesnt turn off too

My buddy had an '81 CB900F, and every winter (Canada) we would put our bikes up in his garage. Come spring, my bike CX500Turbo, would start so quickly I wouldn't have time to take my thumb off the starter. It was like all I had to do was vaguely wave my hand over the button, and boom, insta-start. Poor guy with his 900, every single year, he would go through two batteries worth of draining, recharging, draining, recharging, and it would baaaaaarely start. We tried everything, never had luck. Bike ran awesome, but after winter? It did NOT like being woken up lol.

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

I guess that says a lot about the legendary reliability of Honda's, specially the CX500. and of course, how tempramental bike could be generally back in those days.. Thanks for sharing buddy, always good to hear from you. Take care. D&Px

Job well done Del. It's a runner, looking forward to see which way you are going to go the Busa. Hope week is going well for Penny and you , Take care. Cheers

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, i just want to ride and enjoy it, it's a properly exciting bike to ride any time, and with this bike, the weather doesn't matter, so lots more chances to have fun on it.

Great back to basics diagnosis Del. Sometimes it's just tough to wake them up after a good nap. Glad it was an inexpensive fix. I bought one of those squeeze bulb hose set ups (meant for an outboard motor) years ago. Best money I ever spent. Best way to transfer fuel around by far. A new Delboy's Garage project and the beginning of a new Nascar season. Happy days !!! 😁 Thanks for having us over Del and Penny. Peace and good health to you. ❤👍👍

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Ooh NASCAR... i SO wish we had that here... proper MAN sport, proper cars and proper noisy..! i bet you can even smell the burning rubber at trackside.? Good to hear form oyu always buddy, take care ande enjoy toue week too..D&Pxx

Than in-line4 sounds so good that motor is one of the best ever, looking forward to see what you create Delboy, a gen1 better looking B-king would be cool....

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, looking forward to it myself.

Del Note that the springs are the ones that caused the damage. There was a time when these springs were popular, a kind of protection and reinforcement for the pipe. Today, the fuel pipes are made with technology that lasts much longer than four years, but the springs you put back in place will still accelerate damage, isn't it? So I'm not sure if it's worth going back and using them. But maybe I'm wrong?

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Whatever today's technology may be, this bike's 24yrs old and even these new fuel lines are the original spec and designed to work with the cover springs... this wasn't a problem, it was inferior rubber hosing not fit for the job!

Well spotted that those hoses needed changing. Once fixed it should eliminate any problems on the road. Thorough work. Now the four cylinders bark like a MV Agusta race bike of decades ago. Hip hip hooray, Günter/Nürnberg

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words as always, it does have a very distinctive angry voice which I think is glorious! Take care my friend and stay safe.

Hi Penny and Del - great video. Nice to hear the 'Busa come to life again. Isn't it the best feeling to solve a problem with such satisfying results? You make a good point about performed fuel hoses. Looking forward to seeing where you go with the refresh! Take care, dear friends. Be well and ride safe.

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

So true mate.. it's the best feeling indeed, i had concerns is was going to be a blocked fuel rail or injectors, but thankfully just fuel starvation due to those rotted out pipes.. lesson learned there aye ! Have a great week too and thank you as always for your awesome support.

Super 👍👍👍👍👍👌

its the common sense no BS approach that makes you channel stand out Del. Enjoyable viewing mate👍

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, always appreciate your kind support.

Awesome video brother !!! So true on buying those oem fuel hoses !!! Glad you got the bike to run !!! Sounds bad ass !!! Keep up the great work brother , stay safe guys cheers from New York !!!! 🎉🎉🎉

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Renzo, good to hear you enjoyed, wishing you both a brilliant day there in beautiful NY, hugs from us both, D&Px

Great to see the Busa back in business. Looking forward to see what the plan is for the makeover. I love the sound of a big in-line 4 or a Triple (I have a Speedy 1050) running like that.

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, just want this bike to be something I can hop on and ride no matter what the weather and yes you're right, it does have a glorious voice... and nice bike btw!

Yes Del buzzing for this project being a busa owner now will learn a lot hayabusa baby 😈

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. really appreciate your kind support as always.. have fun and ride safe aye. !

@Cueballproductions1149

3 ай бұрын

@@Moonfleet41try to mate look forward to next video

Yeah, she's back. Let's see what you can do this time bruv. Stay safe and well both of you.

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Cheers Ray, just wanna make it fun and rideable 'cos it is a proper handful... hope you're well mate!

I don't understand why number 2 wouldn't fire and then all of a sudden it did. I am assuming that's what you are saying and you are saying that bc all but number 2 pipe on the header is hot? Hope you or someone else can further explain. Thanks!

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

The fuel rail is fed between 3 and 4 injectors, so the pressure would have taken a while to build up in the rail to feed all 4 injectors, not only that, it's likely they themselces were a little blocked and just need some time to clear as it warmed up... they came back to life when they were ready.

I've had issues with 2 of the 700 and 1100 1986 Honda Shadows. Hoses constantly blow… been waiting for replacement past few years. I had to modify it temporarily. I'm skeptical of aftermarket hoses. Win some and lose some.

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Specially with modern ethanol rich petrol, it's prudent to replace the fuel lines every couple of years, that stuff rots everything!

ITS ALIVE 🎉🎉🎉

Yayyyyyy numero uno

Congrats, Del, and nicely assessed. No matter what I do, I can’t seem to get anymore than 2 cylinders to fire on my Fatboy! It’s very frustrating! Speaking of stripping down to her underpants and new hoses, my neighbor helped me retrofit my MIL’s undercarriage with some really cool steel-braided hoses. The grinder and sparks scared her a little, but a bowl of kibble seemed to distract her just enough. She barely leaks now and we’re thinking of letting her come in the house on occasion. Hope you both are doing well! 🏍️👍🏍️

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Ha ha.. tea on keyboard.. i had forgotten all about the MIL, i guess it's that time of year when you can let them out into the paddock for some natural roughage !! Good call on the braided hoses, study enough to hold the tonnage and being shiny they add a little distration..! Stay safe you both too, we're all good, living life and looking forward to some spring miles..!

@garya3056

3 ай бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 yessir! 😎 Hard to forget her when she’s within 100 paces. The ground is wet and her breathing is as loud as a Rocket 3. 🤣. Take care my friends!

Sensational… I have been meaning to ask, and apologies cause it was ages and ages ago.. Can you remember where you got the two oil line adapters from for your custom hose? I’m getting tired of dropping the line every oil change so I can get to the filter. A different oil line and angle would make a difference. I know it was ages ago, so don’t stress over it. Cheers ❤

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

From memory mate, i got it direct from Earls themselves, told them what i wanted and they sorted it out, sent them in the post.. Like you i wanted a tidy install.

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Still sounds awesome mate.

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Thanks mate..Doesn't it just !

Mint 👌👌👌

Great video Del ! Nice to hear the Busa come back to life ! Good common sense advice for the fuel hose ! Cant wait to see what you are going to do to the Busa 👍

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul👍. Happy it was nothoing more extensive, i had visions of having to clean injectors etc.. but no, all done.

A useful bit of advice to add to your comprehensive and well made points Del - don't swing on the oil drain plug either when replacing it. The last 'mechanic' that changed the oil on my Bonneville must have been a serious weightlifter with a long breaker bar - A real performance freeing it off - use the torque settings in your manual - I speak from bitter experience!

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Yep, had to take the breaker bar to a few over the years, no need for it but there you go.

Where did you get the nozzle for the fuel can?

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Here you go mate, in stock. www.spanner-monkey.co.uk/smart-spout-for-5l-and-10l-metal-jerry-cans-115207?search=JCSS&description=true

@leechurchman6831

3 ай бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 🙏 Thanks

And be especially mindful of what fuel hoses you use these days with the increased ethanol content of modern fuel. Old hoses plus ethanol is not a good combination.

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

As i mentioned in the video, these hoses are not permanent, but to be replaced every 4 years as a service item.. but as the bike is 24 years old, that's out dated advice, like you say, with modern ethanol in petrol, better to replace them even sooner.!

Great vid.. as a total novice glad you explained the basics too..😊

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!

Mad Max looking bike 😎👍🏼

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Thats the aim buddy..! Good to hear from you. Hope you're keeping well.

Glad you got her running fine again. Had to laugh at dropping her back end and then the front end to her underpants. Hope that didn't embarrass her too much. LMFAO :)

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Ha ha, glad you spotted that Tony.. thought someone would notice.!

Some oil filters you can't prime. My MV and Kawasaki you can't prime.

Slinky, slinky everyone loves a slinky. The beast lives to fight another day 👏🏻

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, Slinky's are cool.. Kinda pointless, but fun to push down ther stairs.. (a bit like some people aye).!

Good lesson!

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it mate!

Congratulations, it's top

Some bikes say "let's go for a ride!!" This one says Lets go for a ride or I'll rip your head off and spit down your neck!!" Missed this old girl on the channel.

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Ha ha, you know it so well...that's exactly how it asks you... it's intimidating to ride and always a little bit scary... just how i like it..! Lots to come.!

Looking forward to the new look..

It's baaaaack! Lookin' forward to seeing what magic happens next!

Great video Del and wise words. I am guilty of dropped a few oil filters onto the header pipe. Definitely not a fun job to clean up.

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Right on mate...burns off soon enough, but not ideal aye.

Your great for tips pal,it might be a cheap fix,put you still have to have the knowledge to do it right.

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Jerry👍 Glad you enjoyed it mate.

looking forward to it Del

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Cheers Tony, good to hear form you mate.

looking forward to that dell

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Cheers Allan.

Great to see the Busa back 😎 another bike I regret selling years back….we’d keep em all if we could 😉

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Wouldn't we just Jon, i remind myself of that every time i think maybe i could sell it and thin out the stable a bit.. but im glad i never have !