I come here to thank you for your videos. You have knowledge and can transmit it. I have a 2005 955i, here in Brazil it is very difficult to find a mechanic with knowledge on the bike. I have already solved many problems by watching your videos. Sometimes I watch it at 0.5x to understand everything. Thank you very much.

@Moonfleet41

3 ай бұрын

Glad to help you out, and thank you for the kind words of support.. Good luck with your projects and always feel free to ask if you get stuck and need a tip or trick..!

Masterfully done! THIS is the guy I want working on my bike!

Hi Del, making that tool reminded me of my old Gunsmith making a 25" flat ended screwdriver with an opening to go over an air valve at the bottom of an air reservoir. He used a scrap Anschutz .22L/R rifle barrel, drilled out the muzzle end to fit over the valve, turned it down into a flathead profile to fit the slot, hardened it then machined the other end to accept a socket so he could turn it. Took him 25 mins, only used it once but the correct tool from the manufacturers would have taken a week to arrive and cost £40 back in the mid 90's! I only wish that I had his vision when looking at a job/project. Loving this build! Atb Pyro.

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great project mate, nothing like making a cool for yourself, it's not just about saving the money and the time, it's the dignity of using craftsmanship to create what you need and creating unique tools from scrap! Thanks for sharing your story Pyro, keep safe and well there!

Seen this same damper rod set up on many of the big 4 bikes . Once made a tool using and old fork tube cap from a small off road bike . Always satisfying solving a problem with what you have on hand . Nice job ! To bad you couldn't find some black top caps with preload adjustment .

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, yeah 43mm forks aren't common, so not a lot about, but ill see how it rides, it was a bit squishy before, but it had thin 5W oil, ive upgraded to 10W which has made them feel better even plunging them on the floor... and if i need any preload, then i can soon make a slug to pop on the tops of the legs under the caps... (used to use coins back in the old days..! 2p's usually as i was skint.)!

hi, yea thats nice but you can do tha esy with welding the same size nut ore a bolt on a thread rod very easy,

Having never seen motorcycle front suspension being overhauled before this has been extremely interesting , excellent video .

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kenneth, Glad you liked it!

I used a piece of threaded rod and four nuts. I think the rod was 20mm. The nuts fit the socket inside the fork. Put two nuts on each end jambed together

I kinda doubt that Suzuki did this on purpose, but on my DR650 a piece of 1" square steel tube fits almost perfectly into the "socket" on top of the damper rod. All I had to do was square off one end of a piece that I already had lying around. :)

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, that's simple mathematics, a square fits in to a hex if it's the right size and likewise in to a 12 sided figure (whatever that's called!) , like I've always said, whatever works aye mate!

Very nice work, Del. You have a talent for showing all the steps that need to be shown, and explaining them well. Nice tool made, too!

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, am glad it comes across, and thanks for your support!

Yet again...another gr8 learning session for everyone. Wish i had a great selection of tools like you got,especially that pack away wash down bay, and sand blaster.Enjoy the weekend old mate👍

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, you too mate, have a great weekend, and those items arent expensive, you'll use them all the time once you get one, specially the parts bath, it makes life so much easier and you do a much better job of cleaning things too.. Take care mate and keep safe. D&Pxx

Fantastic job man! I just did the fork seals and bushing on my 96 Magna, one of them came apart easy, the other had the bushing jammed in the lower fork, I had to put it back on the bike and use Hulk strength to slide hammer the thing apart. But the joy of having seals that don't leak anymore is golden. The tool you made is brilliant.

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Aha, Hulk strength, I know that! Often referred to BFI, or if all else fails 'give it the bejusus'!

A really excellent job Del How easy you make it look with the right tools.Thank you Tony

It already looks like it will look really good and it will work perfectly! Professional work !

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Istvan!

That tool is a brilliant piece of kit. I don't think my Tiger has that, at least I don't remember it when I did the forks. I used the broomhandle method. :)

This build is coming along so nicely! Will be fun to see how you treat those wheels!

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fredrik, The wheels are going to look awesome, black and polished alloy with polished stainless spokes, should really set the bike off.

Nice job Del. I was surprised there is no cosmetic cap over the top seal. Or is the part with the spring, the cosmetic cap?

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Joe, It's a cosmetic cap, and also a secondary seal, the dust seal here looks a lot like a regular seal with that spring, it's the kind that usually goes under a Gater, like on dirt bikes, slightly slimmer, the spring gives a greater grip to keep the dirt out, and they work in conjunction with the seal itself to prevents leaks in harsh environments.

@wobblysauce

3 жыл бұрын

Yep that bits of extra safety, and easier to clean.

U make it look so easy putting all them bits back together 🤣nice job 👍🏻

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, as long as you got none left over, you got it right..!

@patrickcollingwood4613

3 жыл бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 🤣🤣🤣now u Sid it 😂😂

Hi Del At present I am stripping down the front forks on a 1998 GSF Bandit 600 using your much earlier video, during a break I was looking at this vid And to my surprise the internal parts of the TT are identical to the Bandit I have stripped including the socket set up on the damper cylinder so no more wood carving. What a lucky break, for me. Tom NZ

Always avoided this job, but you have actually made it look like something I would now tackle myself. Great and informative vid cheers Del 👍🏼

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that Paul, it's only nuts and bolts mate, nothing complexed..

Outstanding Mr. Delboy. Another great job with need a tool, make a tool ! The bike is looking absolutely beautiful !!!

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, really appreciate your kind words, we're aiming to turn out a really good looking bike!

I like a resourceful mechanic. fascinating!

Nice one Del! A little bit of grease on the seals and dust cap prevents fork sticking 😉

Fantastic, as you said...

Great stuff again Del.. I got some of that tough paint and it’s great stuff.. cheers for that..👍🏻

Thans to your video on the forks (seals &dustcaps) i managed to do my OWN because i realy taught it was impossible to do it myself,thans you big follower from the Netherlands.👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Most welcome, Glad I could help!

Really enjoy watching these videos Del,you make it look so easy .thanks for sharing your knowledge with others .can’t wait for next instalment m8

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, this wasn't really a tutorial, just getting on with it and sharing a few tips, glad you enjoyed it!

awesome again sir' "need a tool, make a tool". excellent

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

You got that right buddy! I must have saved a fortune over the years making and adapting tools for what I need!

That front end looks awesome del 👍

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, you're very kind.

Very informative--well done!

Another great video! Love triumph and love your videos!

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it Paul, we obviously share a love for Triumphs!

Looking fresh Del! Thanks as always for sharing!

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, good to hear from you mate, hope you're having a great Friday.

Looking great Del, reminds me I should check the schedule on my Road /king, about 140k kms on them and only 1 oil change. Like that paint, cheers!

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like there's gonna be some nasty contents waiting in there for you mate... good luck with it.

Another fine job Del, attention to detail is superb.👍🏻

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it.

That looks fantastic, what a great result. Love the black and silver, I would be proud to own that. Have to say I love these videos, the attention to detail is fab to watch, great camera work and editing 👌

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael, that's very kind of you, I'm continuing the black and silver theme with the wheels too, so when they are done it will really set it off.. The bike will be for sale at the end, so we're hoping it will attract a buyer who appreciates it. !

That Leg-end going to look legend when its done ha, well done Del.

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, it's coming together nicely already, so i can see a lot of potential even at this point. Thanks for your kind encouragement.. and have a great weekend. Del.

They look (FORKING) Amazing Del, yet another great job ticked off 🏍👍 As usual, looking forward to your next video on the Triumph ⏳

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, like the pun there!, and yep, they came out really well! 👍

Nice!!! Great job!!

Looking good so far Del, enjoyed these last two videos mate...

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gareth, having some fun with the wheels next, then back to the assembly, Thank you for your support my friend.

Good job as usual. Cheers.

Excellent job Del. It's coming a long great. Need a tool make a tool, the times we end up doing that lol. Hope it's starting to get better over there mate. Penny and you have a relaxing weekend. Cheers

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, we're fine, just keeping heads down and safe, but the government seem to be in a flat spin at the moment, saying infections are out of control, but that's to be expected with the winter coming and the weather getting wtter and colder now. just gonna keep out of the way and social distance from everyone..! Hope it's improving over there for you, what a mad mad year it's been so far aye.. Enjoy your weekend mate, and PP says hi.

looking good, it fits the look

That's Pretty Dang Cool!!!

Fab job Del cant beat watching you on lathe making stuff, how nice did the forks come out 10/10 mate 👍love to PP as well

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark 👍, glad you enjoyed it mate... it was a lot of fun and great to get them back together... PP says Hi back, she's often in the garage, but sometimes at work too! Keep safe and well there!

Great video fantastic job del your looking forward to next job same her stay safe 🇬🇧👍🏻

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

You too buddy, lots of stuff still to do and enjoying every minute... Thanks 👍

@richardpearson4248

3 жыл бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 same her 🇬🇧👍🏻

"Triumph thinking it out like they always do." Are you listening Harley Davidson? Nice video Del, everything is looking great! You and Penny have a great weekend!

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Harold, I choose not to get involved in that politics myself, but can't deny, you're right... the Hinckley Triumphs for sure are covered in clever little common sense touches that just reflect a lifetime of integrity in quality bike building... you have a great weekend too, and thanks for your support, D&Px

Martin nice work, you have beaten me this time😏

Looks good with the black paint

Awesome vid brother 👍 definitely jack of all trades 😁

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ron, i guess is pays in the long term to have a basic knowledge of many things rather then a specialist knowledge of one thing... it'll certainly save you a lot of money in life with the day to day running of the homestead right?... Take care and keep safe Brother, and always good to hear fom you.. D&Pxx

Job done proper. Looks the balls Del!

Lovely work Del! It's looking very nice!

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks mate, much appreciated!

Love the home made tool, your just like me, why buy it when you can make it, good job Del ⚙️🔩🔧👍

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree mate, you'll save yourself a fortune over the years! 👍

(P) Very handy of them to use a hex & simple for you to make the tool 👍🏻 enjoy the weekend.

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, good to hear from you, hope you're all keeping well and safe, what a strange year it' been aye!

That came out really nice, Del. Your toolmaking is very inspiring. On one of your videos in the future, I’d love to hear about how you acquired your front forks skills. Maybe others might enjoy that as well. I’ve been very intimidated about them myself. Hi to Penny! 🏍👍🏍

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Gary, thanks again, I don't really see front fork skills as anything separate from general mechanical knowledge, they're just a spring loaded hydraulic ram with very few internals and a simple principle that goes back to the 1930's, it must have been a logical solution as we're still using it today! We always try to keep the format rolling of passing on simple housekeeping techniques to keep our fellow riders safe on the road.

@garya3056

3 жыл бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 ok thx, Del. You’re as humble as always! 😎

Could use an M20 bolt if you don't have hex bar lying around, file a hex on the threaded section to fit a socket, should do the trick .

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

I used what I had!

Really fantastic!! Hope my work come out easy like you did. I ordered tools to do mine, seals too.. getting ready to get my lift setup. Soon it snows here, in my shop I go..Now I’m wondering I need tool for that damper when I put it together?? Great video!!

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy, glad you enjoyed the video, and the very Best of luck with yours !

Next door neighbour has just bought a Harley. Consider yourself subbed.

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Great news, welcome aboard!

Doskonale !! Pozdrawiam

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Dziękuję Tomasz

That was very satisfying. "WE" did a very good job of it! HaHa! O- Rings and gaskets; I have been using my small 1/8 inch flat blade screw driver. I wonder where I learned that disassemble trick from?

£20 and 3 to 5 days delivery time saved waiting👍 And best of all self satisfaction you make it yourself and couldn't helps another make the same in a later date, good stuff 👍

OK, you got me there buddy. I would have bet anything that you were going to plug weld the bolt into the hex HAHA Great progress Del. Hope you guys are doing great.

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

I did actually consider that buddy, but given the low torque value, and the fack the bolt thread lived submerged in oil, it's never likely to be that tight, so some permanent red threadlock should capture it, but if it ever does break free trying to undo a bottom bolt, then ill spark up the welder for sure. Have a great weekend sir, and thank you for your kind support.. Del.

Wouldn't an M20 bolt or set screw also work? They should have a 30mm head...

Great work again Del 👍🏻😎

I’m in Cali. Just bought my first bike! A triumph legend tt thanks to del. Where do I buy parts though?

Nicely done Del, as usual, and for those without a lathe and needing a tool other than than a broom stick here is an alternative that I have used... photos.smugmug.com/Motorcycles/Motorcycling/i-TpbrdMp/0/45d4def1/M/DisTech's%20Fork%20Damper%20Tool-M.jpg

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Glauco, that looks like the perfect solution, and costs pennies.

nicely done man!

Perfectly done. 👌🏼

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Allmost scared the .... Out of me when the fork legs were standing upright on the table

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha, i use The Force for that bit!

you just cant argue with that del outstanding m8 stay safe bud atb iain

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Iain, that's very kind, glad you enjoyed it, have a great weekend buddy, and keep safe both of you!

Looks so bloody easy, mine would have been.....slip, scratch, poing..........AHH !!!!!! 🤭

Very nice Del. Intrigued what an Angle Grinder and Wheels have in common?!🤔

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

As you'll find out, it's mainly a time saving thing, but I have to admit, 'm most certainly looking forward to it !! ;-)

@richardwhittle2302

3 жыл бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 👍

Job well done❤️❤️

If you're keeping the bike, fork seals need to be done periodically, isn't it worth the investment of 24 quid? I guess though, it depends on how you value your time, and what fabrication equipment you have available. Yamaha have same dodecagon arrangement in some of their forks too - they also have a "special tool" available, but careful investigation of a photo of it revealed 22mm stamped on it. One 7 quid 22mm hex bit socket later, job done 😁

Good video I've watched a few vids if the method and I know most are about the same I'll ne doing this very soon among other things once I get the new strings etc thanks del top man great tool.abd milling machine which one is thar if I may ask buddy ?

Thanks for the video

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Most welcome Richard, good to hear from you sir.

Great video again Del 👌

wonderfull job compliments

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Nice 👍🏻

you dun arf like your black. i'm a shiney sort of chap myself. great video's by the way.

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy, I think you'll rather like the wheels when they arrive then!

The journey can be more interesting than the destination

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree mate.

@Mad109R

3 жыл бұрын

It usually is 😊

Seires has been great mate on these, I'm in the stages of getting the harley ready for sale. All year rider so she need some tlc. 👍✌️🦇🎃👻💀Happy Halloween to ya both. 👍

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy, glad you're enjoying it, and good luck with the sale on the Sporty, hope you get all the money you want for it.. !

@fantomrides

3 жыл бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 brand new from warrs sw. Only owner. Ws gunna do hammer but... I'm thinking would sell better fully stock ya knok. 👍

hello Del, do you have a video that shows how to solve the problem of the electrical harness that gets crushed in the handlebar head?

Nice job del Making spanner’s bend to strange shapes is a norm for me,could I ask you please what would I be looking for when trying to get one of those slide hammer things for your fork seals cheers mate have a good weekend

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate, this is the set I use, it's the most comprehensive for the price, Sealey do more expensive kits and you won't use all of it, and cheaper kits that leave you wanting as they're a it basic, and I always found this 716 kit bang on the money and I use it all ... here's a link for you buddy: www.sealey.co.uk/product/5637181335/blind-bearing-puller-set-12pc

@Matt-ob3sn

3 жыл бұрын

Delboy's Garage thanks del much appreciated

I'm about to replace foek seals on a triumph legend for a friend, but in researching the seals it appears that triumph used 2 different manufacturers showa and kyb. They are different seals with different dimensions. I don't know what the manufacturer is so is there a way one can tell?

@Moonfleet41

2 жыл бұрын

Try ordering your seals by the exact model you have there, the change in forks would have most likely been a specific production change and that would be dated, also if you look closely at the lower legs, usually the brand of fork is cast into the alluminium, often on the inner face by the wheel / mudguard mounts!!!? .. Hope that helps you.

Hello! How did you understand how much oil should be pour?

@Moonfleet41

26 күн бұрын

Look up the oil quantity in your service manual.

I have installed cartidge fork emulators on my America and Bonneville, both 2002. Very happy with them. What is your thaughts on emulators? Cheers from Norway.

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

I hear good things about them and a great way to improve handling!

@fredrikkhoffman

3 жыл бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 Yes, the front feels more planted and potholes are no longer a beating as the valve opens instantly. Do a video on them ! I got mine from TEC. (YSS)

@fredriksalmen5159

3 жыл бұрын

We have the same first name, both are Scandinavians (I'm Swedish), both ride Triumph and suggested the same thing (I did in last video on FB), WTF! Weird or what? 😂

@fredrikkhoffman

3 жыл бұрын

@@fredriksalmen5159 Ha ha! Delboy must think we have an agenda!

I thought seals were meant to always be slid up from the bottom before tubes fitted and then seated.

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

No mate, you can't slide the seals from the bottom, the tracks for the bushings would cut them up, I always fit them from the top, in the case of these forks, the chrome is flawless, but if there's any texture in the chrome, or corrosion from the yokes, then I slip a gasket under the seal made from some milk carton plastic just to protect it as I slide them down!

love the channel just found ya I think ive watch about 30 video in just a few days' watch the harley video as my wife have a 04 sportster ,,I have a 09 king mountain indian ,you ever work on ant Indians

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard Earl, thanks for watching the videos, we're glad you're enjoying them! I've not worked on an Indian on the channel as we only have our own bikes to use as 'mules', we're not commercial or anything, what you see is just a hobby shop in reality, but would love to just the same, they look very well put together and very logically designed from an engineering stand point, and best of all, they're a stunning looking bike on the road, so we never say never, who knows where the future goes, I especially love the Chief!

Nice job sir aye 👍👍

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, have a great weekend yerself aye 👍

nice

Note to self next service on bike go to delboy garage

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

... as long as you bring cake!

top class as always Del

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Tony, always good to hear from you Sir, have a great weekend!

@tonywaterhouse5291

3 жыл бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 dont miss any of your vids mate ..stay safe you two

Hey Del... some guys uses transmission fluid in their forks, care to share opinion on that?? Dunno if you answer on previous video...

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Yes mate, i've done it many times, it works just fine..

@Goldwing1500rider

3 жыл бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 .. thanks, maybe I do that in future. I was thinking use ATF-4 more purity ( cleaner) in other bikes. Will do more homework.

Makes me wanna clean my bike..Cheers

Is it really that common to just have 30mm hex bar kicking about?

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

It is if you're a hoarder like me, i have a box of bar ends off cuts and use them all the time for things like this.

@toby5710

3 жыл бұрын

@@Moonfleet41 ah cool! I bet the things you could make out of offcuts are amazing!

The Ghetto version!

1 st class J o b . As always ...🏍️

you get better with age lol

@Moonfleet41

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I think... lol