I hope everyone enjoys the video as this was a fun project to finally complete so my friend can enjoy it! All parts used are linked in the description so be sure to look there first thing. I had some extra fun with the montages and music because in the end my videos are better when I enjoy making them. I know the music and talking will upset a few and if that's the case, take this as an opportunity to lighten up and just bob your head to the beats while I work. Now back to your regularly scheduled programming!

@MM_in_Havasu

2 жыл бұрын

No workshop is complete without a good set of tunes (AKA good & loud older stereo system)in it! I think it's great, can get lots of work done that way.🎼🎵🔊🔊💽🎸🥁

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

@@MM_in_Havasu I have a radio but no space for a good older system unfortunately. With filming all the time its actually rare I get to listen to anything

@MM_in_Havasu

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds the music in the videos is just fine! Thanks!

@rameshiranga2416

11 ай бұрын

What is the cc this bick

@BrickHouseBuilds

11 ай бұрын

@@rameshiranga2416 1400cc

This video was a godsend. Rookie builder and this channel has helped me fill in so many blanks. You rule 🤘🏾

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Well thank you much Nolan!

Really enjoy your videos by the way I’ve been watching for awhile now I don’t know how you stay so mellow because something always goes wrong and you keep it chill always keep it up🇬🇧

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Well if you work on old bikes stuff ALWAYS goes wrong so you have to expect it. This one was just an issue of trying to get by on the cheap

A great video! Excellent content, beautifully filmed and edited, entertaining, educational and a gorgeous looking bike at the end! Well done, man! 🍻🤘💜

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thank you much Andy!

Superb video - technically brilliant - hugely entertaining - and perfectly shot - thank you as always my friend! 👍😁

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Well a big thanks Mike! Glad it had a bit of entertainment

I had a black 96 1400 intruder for $6200. Mustang seat, fat bob harley tank, lots and lots of chrome. Had 18k on it when I bought it in 2006. Was a great bike with loads of power. Great highway bike. Sold it in 2014 for $7500. Cheers

@jeffmosier3145

5 ай бұрын

Damn , I just bought a 95 Intruder. 10,000 mi. , It had new tires , new battery, custom seat , chrome all excellent , factory maroon paint pretty descent..$1500.00. 😁

bro ive had this idea for years so glad you did it first so i can attempt the same tank swap

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

The fuel capacity is definitely not great but sure beats rusty tanks that are super expensive to replace

Having had tank issues myself that are finally resolved after cleaning, rust removal, welding, cleaning, more rust removal, more welding, and then Caswell tank liner, I'm glad this worked out! Bikes don't like rusty gas.

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Rusty tanks are the woooorrrst

30:43 🤣 New subscriber here, your works and your techniques are worthy of a master craftsman, thank you very much for sharing them! Greetings from southern Argentina.

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Well thank you! Definitely check out some other projects on the channel as I do far more work than on this bike

Nailed it! Looks great and keeps going…. Very satisfying.

Definitely worth doing to this beauty! Love the delicate surgery. Just a suggestion: when discarding parts, it is de rigeur to toss backwards over the shoulder with cool disregard for the consequences. Enjoyed the video.

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

HA! I'll have to play it up with a toss, then remove my sunglasses, then say some dramatic line lol

I put a Sportster tank on my sons intruder 800, just used a piece of round tubing for front mount ,also did a solo seat and swingarm mounted fender

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool

New tank looks WAY better. Nice work Bj!!

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

Good work man. That’s a good looking scoot. I’ve always liked the look of the Intruders. And that tank looks better than the stock one.

@seanbutler2291

Жыл бұрын

Cough cough ya fucking full of shit cough cough 😷

Excellent fab skills once again shown here, looks great! 😎👍🏍

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Mark!

Nice swap out of the tank 😎👌🏽 I've got an '87 4 speed 1400 I'm rebuilding. I like the idea of the rebel tank 👍🏽

@BrickHouseBuilds

6 ай бұрын

Thank ya! If you moved the fuel cap up top it would be even better

Great idea 👍🏻lookz leaner with the rebel tank 👊🏻😎

Perfect fit, nice and clean too👏

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

I thought so too. Looks factory

Nice neat job, really love the clear fuel line idea, 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete!

Really good work there👍👍👍. Enjoyed the welding skills also. 👍👍👍.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it!

Very nicely done. The Honda tank adds to the already-good chopper style appearance of the Intruder. I wouldn't worry about the diminished capacity. This is a bike for cruising, not a 1000-mile Iron Butt Ride.

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya! Yea the capacity isn't a concern for this but definitely could be for the right person

Love this channel I just bought my intruder 800 for $1100 this video Definitely helps

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

🤘🤘

Love you fabrication skills, I suggest you have made that bike look much better fitting that tank, very 👍

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin!

O som dessa moto , foi o melhor som que tu já f z das tuas motocicletas, parabéns.

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

It does sound great! Very relaxing when riding

Nice! Good job! Also, happy to finally see the type of bars I want on this bike. Fits well. At least for my liking... But hey, somebody stole the front break. Careful! 😁

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

I had rebuilt the front brake in a previous video but the bike sat for a year and the fluid deteriorated. The owner removed the system for now. My XS650 chopper has only a drum rear brake, no mirrors, and no horn. Choppers aren't for everyone

@TarDaniel

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds that's true. Especially not for EU regulators 🤣🤣🤣

Nice job with the tank mate 👍👍🤙

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thank ya Donovan!

Awesome swap ! The Honda tank looks better.

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I think it looks great too. My buddy who picked the tank may be onto something here

Nicely done!

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith!

Damn good looking little scooter!

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Doug! My buddy has minimal money in this thing too and it looks really good

Nice work man. Turned out great. Always disliked the petcock on my Intruder/s83. Your buddy is lucky to have you. Probably cost quite a bit for shop to do that.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Well thank you! It definitely would have cost a ton at a large facility

Rookie here, thank you so so kuch for this kick A$$ vid..

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed man!

The paint marker leak, then the sharpie and another sharpie....I was laughing my ass off!! Been there plenty of times, should get yourself a nice scribe 🤘

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

I'll put it on the list 😉

@uhtred7860

Жыл бұрын

Yeah i had a giggle at that, then when the pot of sharpies turned up🤣🤣

You should look up electrolysis if you’ve never heard of it. I work on old bikes all the time and they always have rusty tanks. I use that method to clean them out all the time and it has saved me a lot of money. It’s very interesting to watch and see how well it works too. I have both of these bikes but my intruder is the 700. I’m in the process of cleaning out the rebel 250 tank and a Goldwing 1000 here soon.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I actually have a helpful video on the topic. The old tank couldn't be saved believe me. kzread.info/dash/bejne/e3eLkpOBdsXHqMY.html

I have bought and used that same tank before. Cant beat the price!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Definitely not. Great value for the money

Looks great

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard

I am a VS1400 lover, and even that I don't like hard tails is not my ride so do with your back what you may. Now, I have a 02 I have put Jardine wheels, twin sisters mufflers, and custom rotors. I want to make a fuel tank but I want to gain gallons, not lose. I am sending fabricate on a harley fuel tank the same sistem that the Suzuki ingeniers put on the bike, after several years of practice on working on them is not a problem for me. Thanks for the video was very entretaining.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

I totally enforce that swap! I love the overall look of an Intruder, but that tank!! BLECH.

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

The stock tank isn't bad but definitely isn't great!

@johnbutler5650

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds I just never have cared for it; I understand what they were shooting for with it, but the style they were angling for was never my favorite ( the Swedish super molded long bike thing….).

Nice vídeo . Thanks

@BrickHouseBuilds

6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

If you weld a plate to the inside of that big gap in the front of the tank then a usb charger could be mounted there.

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

This is true

good Job, nice Bike 👍cheers from germany

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin!

Nice bike 👍

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

It is my friends but yes thank you

Did you do all the Saftey switches bypasses? Hell of a build exactly what I’m running into with my 01 1400. I’m going to do this exact tank build! Thank you very much Brock house builds!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Yes I did. Still has a neutral safety but I bypassed the clutch, sidestand, etc

Great video now i own the bike and seem to be having the same problem lol.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

This thing always fought us and we thought it was taken care of. ugh

good work .

@BrickHouseBuilds

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin!

Awesome build. I now want to do a similar build on my 99' intruder. I was wondering if you have any videos or info on removing the rear fender and the install of the lower struts. Thanks. Great channel!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

No my buddy did the initial mods so not something I ever saw in person

they do make great looking bobbers good job GBU later

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

The Kawasaki GT750 (Shaft drive) I got 2nd hand was one of my all time fav bikes... a beaut.. BUT the tank edge seals on it were skank.. rusted and leaked.. the only bike I ever owned that had tank probs.. 😗Finally got a custom one and cured the issue.. but on the original you could run your finger along the seam and oh yeah.. there's the leak.. so yeah know where you are coming from re this..

Very pretty ✌️

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it Mark!

30:41 ROFLMAO! It got me too. I was thinking man..its missing bad....POP!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that was a funny moment

I have never liked the fuel system on Suzuki V twin cruisers.

Thanks for the upload, Where did you find the clear fuel line.

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Its from motion pro. I buy it in bulk

wonder if the same can be done with the 800, i have a s50 and would be nice to have more fuel.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Im not sure what the frame differences may be for the 800 but I'd imagine very similar

No front brake, simply unimaginable here in Germany. Anyway, this fuel tank fits this bike very well.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Its obviously not as safe as having a front brake but you change the way you ride to be safer than normal.

I would love to see how you adjust the carbs I have a 2005 and it's fighting with me

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

They can definitely be a pain. Ive had to sync them many times due to simply moving the rear carb and having the cable get out of adjustment.

@terrycarl8923

Жыл бұрын

@Brick House Builds I started at 8am and at 2 I got it close but its still popping when I first take off so I ordered the guages to do it correctly. If I didn't know how good this bike can run I'd just sell it and buy something else

Definitely put a a front brake on it! Not being able to stop sucks!! And really hurts!

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Choppers man

Excellent video. I have a question, did you remove the carbs to clean the bowls and pilot jets? Or, did you just cleaned them right where they were?

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

They have to be removed. I just didn't want to show the process since I've done it so many times on this bike.

@osito021

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds Thank you for the quick reply.

Hi! how did u placed those saddle baggs? i have 93 VS800 also kinda stripped down and i am thinking about putting them under the drivers seat as well.. heat is not problem? how many litres they are? did u had to cut a part of that side covers?

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

They are simply draped over the fender. No solid mounts needed and heat isn't an issue as they are designed for this use. I do not know what size they are because this is my friends bike

When using the angle grinder how do you keep metal shavings from failing in the tank ? Problem starts all over again doesn't it ?

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

You can see I first had tape over the hole. Then after I had to cut the fitting off and cleaned the area I flushed the tank. I just didn't show that part.

@maxxcherry6955

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds Just wondering. I missed the tape thing. Like you , I'm kinda particular the way I do things too . Nice job !

I have a 2007. It’s been giving me similar problems. I love it but may be ready to give up on it. Or completely renovate with new exhaust and jets.

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

More reason to mod!

@HarryNoze

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds you helped me make my decision. I love the bike. Just frustrated. It worked for my cb750C, now it’s the Boulevards s83 turn.

I was close to buying one of those once. Good to see some info about them. I was wondering, why does it need a fuel pump? Aren't most motorcycles just gravity feed from the fuel tank to the carbs? I know with fuel injection it won't run without a fuel pump, but with carbs, all that's needed is enough flow to fill up the carbs' bowl.

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ted this bike has two carbs with one being very far above the other. The top carb is partially above sections of the tank so it needs a pump to get fuel up to it

@uhtred7860

Жыл бұрын

Most carbureted bikes from the 90s on up had fuel pumps, especially the sports bikes, as they used down draft carbs which sat up high and forward, and the fuel was held down low where the carbs would be on say a SOHC Honda.

I cleaned my tank pretty good and my few filter on the inline is barely dirty. Should I just pull it off and put a straight line there so I don't burn out the pump? I guess either it'll burn out from sediment or the fuel filter pick your poison I guess.... Sediment seems low on this tank so I'm probably going to pull off the inline fuel filter considering it's not even dirty.... No, I don't want to burn it up

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I think we had an issue with poor filters as well. I had a batch that wouldn't hardly flow and I think that only added to the problem

I hate choppers but you did a really nice job

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I bought a tank for my 87 FZR 1000 that i'm restoring from the U.S Ebay, it cost a bit more than i wanted to pay but it was mint (U.S Ebay is EXPENSIVE!!). It made it as far as the airport in the US, was snatched by customs and destroyed 🥺😭.......apparently shipping fuel tanks internationally is a bit of a minefield some make it through no probs, some get caught and crushed like mine.

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thats terrible!

What does it mean when your bike just keeps turning over even with the key off

@BrickHouseBuilds

11 ай бұрын

You have voltage either keeping the starter solenoid collapsed or there is direct voltage on the starter cable.

Suzi's in the UK (of course SOME MODELS) had a bad rap for the electrics on them being dodgy to ???!!! hence why some of my mates had them and I wouldn't go near them.. 🙂Slick bodywork on em.. they sure looked good BUT... hmm no...I was into Honda back then.. 🙂and BMW 'boxer' machines.

Where you get the roll of clear fuel safe line

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Pretty much any automotive/tractor supply store

Would you say a 4,7 gallon tank on an Oldschool Hyosung Aquila 125cc would be a good idea for better range?

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I have no idea. Thats up to you on of you like the look, can make it fit, and want the range

@ukaszmynarczyk5874

Жыл бұрын

I put on my intruder 800 tank from Daelim Daystar 125cc. Now i have 17liter tank and range over 300km and fuel guage.

I took off off negative cable to trickle charger with positive cable still connected, touched frame, and was told I probably blew main fuse. I've followed the positive wire from positive battery to starter solenoid to find main fuse. I don't see it. Can anyone tell me where it is?

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

You would know if you blew a fuse if the bikes power doesn't come on. Also if you touched the negative, nothing probably happened. In regards to the fuse box it is behind the left side cover (assuming you are working on this era Suzuki Intruder)

@rumplestiltskin5036

Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds I'm still searching for the main fuse. There isn't a fuse on top of my solenoid. The only fuses I've been able to find are the ones behind the side panel. They all seem to be fine. I tested my battery with the Ohm meter. It's fine, so I put the lead on the positive side of my solenoid (neg on negative side of battery) and got nothing. That really baffled me because, as I traced the positive cable from battery to solenoid, it's a direct connection from battery to solenoid. I don't understand. I should have power. I think I'll check the fuse slots with the meter next. Your thoughts. Please. By the way, thank you for kindly advising. I appreciate it.

On the handle bars how did u make the clutch worrk

@BrickHouseBuilds

Ай бұрын

Just a longer line

The only problem with the VS 1400 is the small gas tank. Why would anyone wanna lose gallons ?

@BrickHouseBuilds

4 ай бұрын

Nobody wants to lose gallons. The goal was to get the bike on the road without spending a ton of money. Decreased range is still riding the bike more than if its not able to hold fuel

Can it be converted to fuel injection rather than carbs?

@BrickHouseBuilds

9 ай бұрын

It would be a smarter idea to buy an injected bike rather than spend cubic dollars to attempt to convert one.

my ? is what did you do with the vent tube in the tunnel

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Just left it exposed. No issues at all

@mikelytle479

Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds really appreciate the fast response been fightin with my bike doin the same things I found your video about a month ago then I was fightin myself I kept tellin myself for all that modifyin I could just clean it and seal it but yet that would only last a lil while then be back to square 1 so I'm pullin the trigger on the new tank and those old school apes

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Well lining was attempted but the original take was just too far gone. A replacement didn't make sense cost wise so thats why 2e tried this

@17:59 You can rebuild those damn markers with all new rubber/seals/marker-juice for cheap. =)

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Can't be cheaper than a new marker for $3

Why instead of you didn't use stainless steel fuel line?

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Stainless fuel line for what reason?

Did he reinforce those studs at all for the hardtail struts?

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

How would one reinforce those?

@Crai6Mac

Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds I'm not sure that's why I asked. I had someone on a intruder forum tell me to reinforce mine or they would fail but he didn't go into detail. Seeing as they were designed with rear shocks in mind, it's not unreasonable to question whether they could withstand the amount of force that hardtail struts will generate. Anyway, I assume the answer is no 👍

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

I really can't imagine you could damage those. They are very sturdy pieces and would never be engineered to being that close to failing as a suspension attach point. I've never heard of that being done or seen a bike with bent ones.

@Crai6Mac

Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds Appreciate it 👍

what size are the bars?

@BrickHouseBuilds

11 ай бұрын

I actually have linked in the description

I don’t like the huge gap between the tank and frame though.

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

It was the happy medium I landed on. Its not bad for what it is

@dansherman1980

2 жыл бұрын

Might’ve been able to put some fuel tank foam in the original to try to keep the sediment out of the fuel feed. Racers use it to keep fuel from sloshing around.

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Trust me it was not able to be saved. We very much like the new tank. It's alright if you dont we are forcing you to do the swap. Just showing another option.

Honda steed tank?

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Honda Rebel tank yes.

Next time you need a tank like that let me know l have one

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

Shouldn't be a next time now but thank you

That fuel tank looks a bit intrusive😁

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

You're a punny guy Jim!

Why No Front Brake??

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

It had one but started having continued issues so my friend just removed it.

@adamscott9725

Жыл бұрын

No offense to your friend, but front brakes are worth the trouble. In my honest opinion, 75% to 80% of the people operating a vehicle shouldn't even be allowed to get behind the wheel of a grass cutter. When it comes to sudden stopping, front brakes are a must. My 1991 Intruder 1400 needed front and rear master cylinder and caliper rebuilds it's the nature of owning an older bike. Either way, nice work .

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Motorcycles are dangerous. We ride safe and avoid traffic whenever possible but you never know when something can happen. You just do your best.

Couldhave just put some water and baking soda in the old tank it would have gotten the gas out or even degreaser or dawn soap or dirt

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

The old tank had a failed old liner, many many holes, and tons of rust. It wasn't saveable. I clean rust from almost every bike in the shop but this was too far gone

@derekreilly1039

Жыл бұрын

@@BrickHouseBuilds I ment to make it non flammable when cutting or welding

30:45😂

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

😁😁

So you made it look more like every other harley. Dont get me wrong its well done. But like just go buy the damn harley if thats what u want. Looks like a dyna wide glide or some shit now

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Whatever you say

nice Job 😀👍

@BrickHouseBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thank ya!

Hey great video, if suzuki hears you used a hack saw on there bike they will come and get you.🥸🥸🥸

@BrickHouseBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

I think I've made that offense like 1000 times lol