I am just in the process of putting a 1275 big bore kit on my 2000 Sportster 883. I have had her from new and commuted daily to work all year round and she has now done 89.000 miles, so just about run in now 👍 Believe it or not there is still cross hatching on the bores too ! I changed the oil every 1500 miles and she is showing very minimal signs of wear. Now I am retired I just want to use her for the odd ride out, so tarting her up a bit. Am trawling my way through all your videos. Thanks very much for the time and effort you have taken in putting these together 👍👍👍
89k and no bore wear?... you gotta love HD durability aye..? Sounds like you're enjoying the project too. Thank you so much for your kind feedback and support, im glad the videos can help you out. Take care and enjoy the journey.. !
Man, I appreciate all the tight shots you got. I'm also a RUclipsr (and a sportster rider) and I know what a shit ton of work it is to get all those great shots. Good job brother !
Thank you kindly Sir, it's wonderful to hear from you with such a huge Channel, congratulations on your success... we know how difficult it is to create a channel, and gain traction, and you're absolutely right, we spend so much time setting up tight shots, sometimes filming actions multiple times to get each shot, and then of course, as I'm sure you know yourself, the post-production work can take longer than the filming! I've subbed to your Channel, yours is a subject I love to watch (I don't watch bike videos in my spare time, but wilderness stuff and bush-craft fascinates me!), I shall be following your content from now on, Take Care and be well, Del & Pennyx
@@Moonfleet41 Thanks for the sub Del. I appreciate it. I subbed to your channel as well. Ironically, I don't watch the kind of content I make either....I watch motorcycle videos, boxing, etc. I built my channel the exact same way you have, LOT and LOTS of shots. Lots of close up shots. Being as clear as possible. I think making good content is easy, it's just a lot of work...move the camera again and again etc. When I started watching your videos I said to myself , WOW this guy gets it! Fantastic shots, great lighting, crystal clear commentary,......Hats off to you.
without fear of repeating myself again but come on peeps nobody can argue that del and penny make outstanding ,imformative and educational videos that everybody can follow ,this is how we learn , there is a lot of time and effort put in so as a fellow biker and human being i would just like to say thank you to both of you . we will meet up and have a beer soon
Hi Mike, that's very kind of you and thank you for your wonderful support, as always... it would be good to meet up some day, are you local, summer's coming and we're always out and about! Have a great week there, D&Px
I have a 2020 Iron 883 and I am new to Harley world. “Hi, from Taiwan.” By watching and learning from your video has help me a lot. Things I have DIY with my 883 are “Changing oil, brake pads, break fluid and primary case oil. “ Thanks to your videos. I really like the way you introduce your video illustration with a hand-written proverb. Many thanks for all your sharing.
Glad to hear the videos have help you out with your Iron, keep wrenching and doing your own work, it brings a wider pride of ownership than just riding... be safe and take care!
Your vids give me a lot of confidence to work on my own bike. I haven't striped an engine down yet but have done a bar swap with cables wiring etc and a few other things like lights and fender chop. Love the way you explain things clearly, great to reference back to we when your just learning the trade. Keep up the great work 👍🍻
Awesome tear-down, Del, and great filming too, Penny! It's gonna be a fun one to watch this transformation happen! Nine inches of snow here over the last two days, but it's raining now and mostly above freezing temp into the foreseeable future....we'll be back to riding soon! Cheers, and ride safe!
Hi Allen, wonderful to hear from you, sorry to hear the winter's hanging on a little there, but like you say, we should all be back to normal quite soon... we've had a warm week here with some nice sunshine, but it'll be up and down as it settles down in to Spring... glad you're enjoying the project and thanks for your kind words! D&Px
Great tips as always Del and very interesting to see the teardown and cam arrangement. Cutting down the hex key is genius! Can't beat the Harley bullet proof engine. Been out and about on the new Street Bob 114. Still running it in but even at low revs it pulls like a train in any gear! Thanks for sharing your wisdom Del. 😊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇸🇪🇬🇧
Hey Paul, glad to hear you're enjoying the Street Bob, and yeah, once you can let it off the lead you'll love it even more.. Thank for watching the project, early days but having fun already.
The achilles heel of the sportster motor is the oil pump drive gear, but it's not normally a problem with the stock low tune engines. I'm a long time Buell owner and it's an essential mod to fit a bronze drive gear or a Lucky Hands item, the teeth on the stock scroll gear can end up wearing so thin that they break off resulting in world of pain.It's just to let you know if you're going to hop up the power , kind regards.
Engine looks mint inside, Nice score! You forgot to mention if your taking the cam cover off with top end still on you will need to back off the tension on the push rods, otherwise you will hurt the inner cam bearings and wont get the cam cover back on.
@@Moonfleet41 while i have your attention have you considered using hammer performance upgrade kits, ive had very good results over the years, ive got about 30 of their kits and have gotten great performance and not a single issue. Acreamin eagle kits leave power on the table from my experience, hammer atleast have a better designed piston.
@@andrew1977au I have considered many options for sure, and the first thing you realise is the background costs after the kit itself.. gaskets, (dozens of gaskets) fluids, clutch, tools, carb kit etc etc.. it just doubles the initial outlay so i have had to respect the budget and make a measured choice, after the motor is done i still have everything else to consider, wheels, suspension, bodywork, lights, bars tyres the list goes on and on... Just managing the project as best i can so i have money for everything and run out half way through.!!
Every time I saw tension go on the fixings I gritted my teeth, but all went well. We’ve all had the cross thread, worn head etc. resulting in a welcomed slippage routine. 🥴😂. Nice going brother.
You said that right brother, it's a tense time when you're cracking round the fasteners and always a relief when the last one pops! Thankfully this is a pretty well looked after bike...
Thank heavens for hydraulic roller lifters and solid push rods .. The old adjustable rods are a bloody nightmare ( 1 very long session once ) Lovely organised work space buddy. Peace and love to you both 👍🏻☮❤
Yeah, makes you smile when you see the latest fizzy wizzy sports bikes from Japan still need expensive valve clearance adjustments at the regular intervals, but these have had self adjusting roller tappets for 35 years.. just like my 30 year old Goldwing too.. so much for the advance of technology aye..! Keep safe and enjoy the fine weather buddy.. hugs form us both.. D&Px
Looks like beautiful engineering going on. Fascinated by the cartridge case you used to tamp out the holes for placing the cover screws so they go back into the same thread. Was it a 7.62 ? .308 maybe ? Looked like it had been fired recently too, from the centre pin mark. Will it be a 1275 ? I wonder. Harley use the same bottom end for both 883 ? as well ? Incredible strength. Getting more and more impressed with Harley Davidson here :)
Hi Tony.. it's a 7.62 x 51 Nato round, little souvenir from the past mate.. Lot's to come, just waiting for parts to arrive, and getting on with all the strip down first. Sounds like you need a Harley in your life..lol!
Sure thing buddy, it's a helpful little trick to take photos of everything before you disassemble it, it becomes the perfect reference guide for reassembly, even if you've been doing it years, it's always a great safety net!
5 years ago I got my license and bought an 01' Sportster 883C as my first bike. I wanted to work do the maintenance myself, so I found your video about the 5000 mile service, bought the manual and did it myself. Then I found your primary fluid replacement video, also done that. Then you started the Dyna Wide Glide project, so I ended up modifying and changing up almost everything on my Sportster, except the engine. Please don't do this to me again, as I just bought another bike, so it's not a very good time for me to upgrade the Sportster to 1200. :))
We're glad to have been of such inspiration over the years Alex.. and really appreciate your loyal support.. and if you do choose to upgrade the 883, then you'll enjoy maybe 50% extra torque and so much more fun to ride..!!! Good luck with it buddy.
@@Moonfleet41 If I do the engine upgrade, I'd also like to do an upgrade to a dual front brake and that would up the cost by a lot. I have swapped the 21 inch front wheel to a 16 inch wheel with an 130 tyre, and I now have a RSD calliper on the front and EBC floating discs on both wheels. The brakes are massively improved compared to stock, but I think I'd want something even better for the extra power. Are you planning any brake upgrades on this bike. And regarding the engine upgrade, you said last episode you're going to the dealership for Harley OEM parts. Have you also considered the Hammer Performance kits?
@@alexbaltac3336 I did say i was going to the dealership, but didn't mention OEM parts.. they have many options for the engine upgrade, but which ever "kit" one chooses to invest in, you still need gaskets, not just the head and base, but all of the top end rubber gaskets, seals and washers and only OEM gaskets will give the reliability long term, im also stripping primary, and need carb upgrade parts too, and the dealer is the best place to go because i can choose from options they would fit and warranty, not just the latest fashionable brands ! Stick with it mate, it will unfold over the next few weeks.
@@Moonfleet41 Sounds fantastic! I always get a notification and watch the new video within an hour of being released, so I'm looking forward to see what this Sportser will turn into. Have a great time working on it!
I strongly advise against removing the cam cover with the top end assembled. As you correctly stated they are only supported by the casings. The force down though the pushrods can push the unsupported cams resulting in damage to the inner cam bearings.
Ah, for more 'Things to come', 8:20 needs a 3 inch plastic laminate of Charlie Chaplin travelling through the gear train. Hope that was a 'Murican round on gasket duty & not some abstract 'Napoleon' thing - leak like a sieve otherwise : )xx
Sir... If I could give you a standing slow clap I would. Your attention to detail and making sure your viewers SEE those important details is just fantastic. Can't wait to watch the next video in this series.
Every time i start to do something on my bikes i always say to myself, Right this time im gonna be super organised and going to keep things clean and tidy... Next day im cursing on the floor trying to find that damn stupic C clip or 10mm nut or that wrench some asshole must have stolen as im sure i put it back :D Loving the Sporty series mate!
Been away from the channel a while but shocked to see Del doing such in depth engine work ! I knew dam well you could do it Del but never the less its a shock to see it happening, Great vid as always keep up the good work.
I’ve been following your videos for quite some time now and this is the project I enjoy the most ! Congrats ! Makes me miss my 883… If your going for a big pistons kit, do not forget to upgrade the clutch to get rid of the pressure plate ! Take care Sir.
Thank you very much for your kind support, the whole project will be subject to budget constraints, but i will be address all the important areas for sure.
When working on projects my son always says, dad you always over engineer stuff. I always say back its better to over engineer than to under-engineer that way you dont have to keep going back on your work. Like you did with to mount the bolts on a template it makes life easier, nicely set out & clearly printed.. i just makes sense!
Makes sense indeed, each one of those bolts if a different length, and although there is a way to determine which goes where if they get mixed up, it's far easier to keep track in the first place aye.. and yes, the over engineering is what i love most about Harleys.
I'm so happy for you, Del, that the engine looks superb. Saves a lot of time for other things to do on this project. Looking forward to your next episode of cutting down. Günter from Nürnberg/Germany
Watching this made me nervous about firing up the ST soon. Haha not your fault, just a related topic. I suppose that nervous feeling probably never goes away though. Thanks as always.
OMG the mount of times I binned twisted hex rods or keys never did I think to cut them and use them the way you just did so a old dog can learn new tricks LOL
Your organised approach, explanatory commentary and excellent camera work is making this superb watching - can't wait for the next instalment - thanks again guys! 😍
Great video brother! very informative! this project is getting to be very interesting 👍 thank you so much for the content ! soon ill get a harley 💪 btw I use the cardboard as a template as well when working on my bike , great tip I got from you 👍 stay safe guys cheers from new york 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍷🍷🍷
Hey brother, always good to hear from you... and yes, we'll see how many people we can convert to the 'darkside' lol Have a great week both there, keep safe and keep smiling, D&Px
Such style in your work. Quick question del, I haven’t been able to find answers. Does the cam case need to be taken off to remove the generator? I figured I’d ask before I rip my 1980 xlh apart.
So Glad I found your offerings! Superb! ? looking at the cam gears,I was wondering what does the gear that spins like a merry-go-round do? Do you have another term for merry-go-round? I'm looking forward to your next posting
Are going to do the chain conversion? I know that the belt doesn't required as much maintenance than a chain but the chain looks and perform much better.
Great video Del & Penny. You have one excellent motor there mate, looking forward to the next one. Penny and you stay safe and have a great week. Cheers
Thanks mate👍, i think you're right, well loved and cared for internally and never abused.. cam lobes and pinion gear are like new which is a real relief and will help the budget no end. .
Yes Joe, have a loose plan for the generic overall style, but it's a long way off yet to get involved in styling, am leaving it loose and open so I can go with the best plan as it evolves... first and foremost though, sort the engine out!
Hi Gary, no just wanted a good look at the cam lobes and the pinion drive to make sure they were still nice and fresh... happy to say they are, really impressed with this unworn engine! Have a good week and stay safe both, D&Px
More followers in more ways than one eh Del. Yes I can see what looks like an enthralling series developing. I to have my eye on another V twin the CX 500
your organization when taking everything apart is next level. really gives me a lot of inspiration since I am just beginning to learn how to wrench on my own bike without any mechanical background. any other tips for beginners like me?
Biggest tip i can ever pass on to anyone is Buy the 'proper genuine HD service manual', they will walk you through every service task step by step and give you a huge amount of confidence.
Arhhh!! The dart scribe makes another appearance with a another use. That is one seriously tidy engine inside. You can assume the transmission is the same. This build will be exciting to follow.
That would be cool, it's a competitive market out there and there are many, many people already doing it that are far better than me... but we really appreciate the kind sentiment!
Was that a 303 or a 308 shell that you made your hole punch from Del. Looking lovely inside Obvious signs of the previous owner taking great care of things. Nick Australia
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I am just in the process of putting a 1275 big bore kit on my 2000 Sportster 883. I have had her from new and commuted daily to work all year round and she has now done 89.000 miles, so just about run in now 👍 Believe it or not there is still cross hatching on the bores too ! I changed the oil every 1500 miles and she is showing very minimal signs of wear. Now I am retired I just want to use her for the odd ride out, so tarting her up a bit. Am trawling my way through all your videos. Thanks very much for the time and effort you have taken in putting these together 👍👍👍
89k and no bore wear?... you gotta love HD durability aye..? Sounds like you're enjoying the project too. Thank you so much for your kind feedback and support, im glad the videos can help you out. Take care and enjoy the journey.. !
Man, I appreciate all the tight shots you got. I'm also a RUclipsr (and a sportster rider) and I know what a shit ton of work it is to get all those great shots. Good job brother !
Thank you kindly Sir, it's wonderful to hear from you with such a huge Channel, congratulations on your success... we know how difficult it is to create a channel, and gain traction, and you're absolutely right, we spend so much time setting up tight shots, sometimes filming actions multiple times to get each shot, and then of course, as I'm sure you know yourself, the post-production work can take longer than the filming! I've subbed to your Channel, yours is a subject I love to watch (I don't watch bike videos in my spare time, but wilderness stuff and bush-craft fascinates me!), I shall be following your content from now on, Take Care and be well, Del & Pennyx
@@Moonfleet41 Thanks for the sub Del. I appreciate it. I subbed to your channel as well. Ironically, I don't watch the kind of content I make either....I watch motorcycle videos, boxing, etc. I built my channel the exact same way you have, LOT and LOTS of shots. Lots of close up shots. Being as clear as possible. I think making good content is easy, it's just a lot of work...move the camera again and again etc. When I started watching your videos I said to myself , WOW this guy gets it! Fantastic shots, great lighting, crystal clear commentary,......Hats off to you.
without fear of repeating myself again but come on peeps nobody can argue that del and penny make outstanding ,imformative and educational videos that everybody can follow ,this is how we learn , there is a lot of time and effort put in so as a fellow biker and human being i would just like to say thank you to both of you . we will meet up and have a beer soon
Hi Mike, that's very kind of you and thank you for your wonderful support, as always... it would be good to meet up some day, are you local, summer's coming and we're always out and about! Have a great week there, D&Px
I have a 2020 Iron 883 and I am new to Harley world. “Hi, from Taiwan.”
By watching and learning from your video has help me a lot. Things I have DIY with my 883 are “Changing oil, brake pads, break fluid and primary case oil. “
Thanks to your videos.
I really like the way you introduce your video illustration with a hand-written proverb.
Many thanks for all your sharing.
Glad to hear the videos have help you out with your Iron, keep wrenching and doing your own work, it brings a wider pride of ownership than just riding... be safe and take care!
Beautiful engine and beautiful work Del. It's a pleasure to watch this process. Many thanks for taking us along. 😊👍👍
Very welcome Rick, good to hear you're enjoying this project as much as we are!
Thank you for this, only clear video on this part I have found
Most welcome Sir, enjoy!
Your vids give me a lot of confidence to work on my own bike. I haven't striped an engine down yet but have done a bar swap with cables wiring etc and a few other things like lights and fender chop. Love the way you explain things clearly, great to reference back to we when your just learning the trade. Keep up the great work 👍🍻
Thank you for your kind feedback Drew. Glad to help!
that's neat ! Good idea to mark everything up with masking tape
The 7.62 casing being used as a hole punch for a Harley build is one of the most American things I’ve ever seen
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Ha ha..."Gid 'ur done"..!
Could literally watch you working on bikes for hours. Organised, knowledgeable, methodical and entertaining. Keep it up Delboy.:-)
Wow, thanks mate!
Didnt know harleys had gear driven cams nice work 👍
Awesome tear-down, Del, and great filming too, Penny! It's gonna be a fun one to watch this transformation happen! Nine inches of snow here over the last two days, but it's raining now and mostly above freezing temp into the foreseeable future....we'll be back to riding soon! Cheers, and ride safe!
Hi Allen, wonderful to hear from you, sorry to hear the winter's hanging on a little there, but like you say, we should all be back to normal quite soon... we've had a warm week here with some nice sunshine, but it'll be up and down as it settles down in to Spring... glad you're enjoying the project and thanks for your kind words! D&Px
Great tips as always Del and very interesting to see the teardown and cam arrangement. Cutting down the hex key is genius!
Can't beat the Harley bullet proof engine. Been out and about on the new Street Bob 114. Still running it in but even at low revs it pulls like a train in any gear!
Thanks for sharing your wisdom Del. 😊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇸🇪🇬🇧
Hey Paul, glad to hear you're enjoying the Street Bob, and yeah, once you can let it off the lead you'll love it even more.. Thank for watching the project, early days but having fun already.
The achilles heel of the sportster motor is the oil pump drive gear, but it's not normally a problem with the stock low tune engines.
I'm a long time Buell owner and it's an essential mod to fit a bronze drive gear or a Lucky Hands item, the teeth on the stock scroll gear can end up wearing so thin that they break off resulting in world of pain.It's just to let you know if you're going to hop up the power , kind regards.
Thank you for your insight mate, nobody knows Harley engine weaknesses better than a Buelligan..!
@@Moonfleet41 They're the most fun you can have with you clothes on !
Inside the engine looks great, you'll have some fun with this build, yabba dabba doo 👍👍👍
That's the plan mate! It looks like a well loved old bike for sure
There's a lot of whizzy round things there, lol
Impressed to see gear driven cams. Thanks for the tear down vid Del.
Most welcome. Glad you enjoyed it!
Engine looks mint inside, Nice score! You forgot to mention if your taking the cam cover off with top end still on you will need to back off the tension on the push rods, otherwise you will hurt the inner cam bearings and wont get the cam cover back on.
Yes indeed mate, well said, i will factor in a mention upon reassembly..!
@@Moonfleet41 while i have your attention have you considered using hammer performance upgrade kits, ive had very good results over the years, ive got about 30 of their kits and have gotten great performance and not a single issue. Acreamin eagle kits leave power on the table from my experience, hammer atleast have a better designed piston.
@@andrew1977au I have considered many options for sure, and the first thing you realise is the background costs after the kit itself.. gaskets, (dozens of gaskets) fluids, clutch, tools, carb kit etc etc.. it just doubles the initial outlay so i have had to respect the budget and make a measured choice, after the motor is done i still have everything else to consider, wheels, suspension, bodywork, lights, bars tyres the list goes on and on... Just managing the project as best i can so i have money for everything and run out half way through.!!
@@Moonfleet41 dont i know it.
another dose of logic and common sensense in a world full of madness and stupidity! Thanks, Del!!!
Sure thing Phil, we are only too aware of the horrors happening in the world, but we hope our videos can bring just a little distraction for a while.
Every time I saw tension go on the fixings I gritted my teeth, but all went well. We’ve all had the cross thread, worn head etc. resulting in a welcomed slippage routine. 🥴😂. Nice going brother.
You said that right brother, it's a tense time when you're cracking round the fasteners and always a relief when the last one pops! Thankfully this is a pretty well looked after bike...
Top work! Nice to see it still clean & fresh inside 👌🏻
It sure is mate, cleaner than a joke on children's hour..!
Love to hear that sound of a fastner breaking loose. :)
Oh yeah, satisfying for sure.
Interesting to see a Harley timing cover hiding something other than an empty cavity in which to stash the spare key!
Really enjoying the new project bike and in depth tear down. Excellent stuff Del!
Thanks mate. Glad you enjoy it!
Thank heavens for hydraulic roller lifters and solid push rods ..
The old adjustable rods are a bloody nightmare ( 1 very long session once )
Lovely organised work space buddy.
Peace and love to you both 👍🏻☮❤
Yeah, makes you smile when you see the latest fizzy wizzy sports bikes from Japan still need expensive valve clearance adjustments at the regular intervals, but these have had self adjusting roller tappets for 35 years.. just like my 30 year old Goldwing too.. so much for the advance of technology aye..! Keep safe and enjoy the fine weather buddy.. hugs form us both.. D&Px
Looks like beautiful engineering going on. Fascinated by the cartridge case you used to tamp out the holes for placing the cover screws so they go back into the same thread. Was it a 7.62 ? .308 maybe ? Looked like it had been fired recently too, from the centre pin mark. Will it be a 1275 ? I wonder. Harley use the same bottom end for both 883 ? as well ? Incredible strength. Getting more and more impressed with Harley Davidson here :)
Hi Tony.. it's a 7.62 x 51 Nato round, little souvenir from the past mate.. Lot's to come, just waiting for parts to arrive, and getting on with all the strip down first. Sounds like you need a Harley in your life..lol!
I needed one of these videos! I like to see what it should look like before I open up my own.
Sure thing buddy, it's a helpful little trick to take photos of everything before you disassemble it, it becomes the perfect reference guide for reassembly, even if you've been doing it years, it's always a great safety net!
5 years ago I got my license and bought an 01' Sportster 883C as my first bike. I wanted to work do the maintenance myself, so I found your video about the 5000 mile service, bought the manual and did it myself. Then I found your primary fluid replacement video, also done that. Then you started the Dyna Wide Glide project, so I ended up modifying and changing up almost everything on my Sportster, except the engine. Please don't do this to me again, as I just bought another bike, so it's not a very good time for me to upgrade the Sportster to 1200. :))
We're glad to have been of such inspiration over the years Alex.. and really appreciate your loyal support.. and if you do choose to upgrade the 883, then you'll enjoy maybe 50% extra torque and so much more fun to ride..!!! Good luck with it buddy.
@@Moonfleet41 If I do the engine upgrade, I'd also like to do an upgrade to a dual front brake and that would up the cost by a lot. I have swapped the 21 inch front wheel to a 16 inch wheel with an 130 tyre, and I now have a RSD calliper on the front and EBC floating discs on both wheels. The brakes are massively improved compared to stock, but I think I'd want something even better for the extra power. Are you planning any brake upgrades on this bike. And regarding the engine upgrade, you said last episode you're going to the dealership for Harley OEM parts. Have you also considered the Hammer Performance kits?
@@alexbaltac3336 I did say i was going to the dealership, but didn't mention OEM parts.. they have many options for the engine upgrade, but which ever "kit" one chooses to invest in, you still need gaskets, not just the head and base, but all of the top end rubber gaskets, seals and washers and only OEM gaskets will give the reliability long term, im also stripping primary, and need carb upgrade parts too, and the dealer is the best place to go because i can choose from options they would fit and warranty, not just the latest fashionable brands ! Stick with it mate, it will unfold over the next few weeks.
@@Moonfleet41 Sounds fantastic! I always get a notification and watch the new video within an hour of being released, so I'm looking forward to see what this Sportser will turn into. Have a great time working on it!
Delboy’s Garage: #1 . . . with a bullet! Or at least a cartridge casing. Cool.
I love your disassembly neatness and order. It makes my OCD very pleased. I will be able to sleep well tonight Del 😀 great job mate ✌🏻
Thanks Bobby, glad you enjoyed.!
Love the paper hole punch ! 😂🇺🇸👍🏻
Use what you have, right.!
Ah, the first bolt cracks, even though you do everything right at times it just feels like a coin flip.
Great to see inside the motor Del . Certainly looks good 👍
Thanks mate👍, it seems to be a well looked after bike with very low genuine mileage !
Sir, I've watched quite a few Harley engine takedowns, but yours has to be the most well done and organized I've ever seen. Absolutely top notch work.
Many thanks Sir, we appreciate your kind words and glad you're enjoying the project!
I strongly advise against removing the cam cover with the top end assembled. As you correctly stated they are only supported by the casings. The force down though the pushrods can push the unsupported cams resulting in damage to the inner cam bearings.
Indeed correct, and when the cam drops out the follower drops down behind it and you're facing a very long day to fish it out!
Enjoy watching the engine work. 👍
Thank you kindly Sir 👍
Ah, for more 'Things to come', 8:20 needs a 3 inch plastic laminate of Charlie Chaplin travelling through the gear train.
Hope that was a 'Murican round on gasket duty & not some abstract 'Napoleon' thing - leak like a sieve otherwise : )xx
Gear driven cams are def the way forward.
Yeah, and self adjusting hydraulic tappets, all maintenance free.!
I was first introduced to your videos about 7 years ago now.... still learning something new each time. Thanks for the share.
Great to hear that Daryl, and thank you for the support.
So clean inside! Nice job Del!
Sure is mate, clean and well looked after.
Sir... If I could give you a standing slow clap I would. Your attention to detail and making sure your viewers SEE those important details is just fantastic. Can't wait to watch the next video in this series.
Thank you kindly sir, i appreciate your kind wodrs of support.
That looks like a fantastic engine you have there. Good luck with whichever way you go with it.
Every time i start to do something on my bikes i always say to myself, Right this time im gonna be super organised and going to keep things clean and tidy... Next day im cursing on the floor trying to find that damn stupic C clip or 10mm nut or that wrench some asshole must have stolen as im sure i put it back :D
Loving the Sporty series mate!
Ha ha.. why do we always blame 'sumah sole' must have stolen just before we find the 10mm socket, exactly where we left it..lol!
A lot of pre thought goes into your tasks Del always makes for better results.Good video 👍🏻
Thank you mate, it's good to work methodically.
Been away from the channel a while but shocked to see Del doing such in depth engine work ! I knew dam well you could do it Del but never the less its a shock to see it happening, Great vid as always keep up the good work.
Really enjoying this engine build 👌
Glad to hear it mate, thanks for your support..
Great Work Del 👏 👍 👌 Penny and You Del Ride Safe and Have a Lovely weekend.
Same to you Paul, have a safe and happy weekend there!
I’ve been following your videos for quite some time now and this is the project I enjoy the most ! Congrats !
Makes me miss my 883… If your going for a big pistons kit, do not forget to upgrade the clutch to get rid of the pressure plate !
Take care Sir.
Thank you very much for your kind support, the whole project will be subject to budget constraints, but i will be address all the important areas for sure.
Loving this engine work 😀👍
Glad you enjoy it!
When working on projects my son always says, dad you always over engineer stuff. I always say back its better to over engineer than to under-engineer that way you dont have to keep going back on your work. Like you did with to mount the bolts on a template it makes life easier, nicely set out & clearly printed.. i just makes sense!
Makes sense indeed, each one of those bolts if a different length, and although there is a way to determine which goes where if they get mixed up, it's far easier to keep track in the first place aye.. and yes, the over engineering is what i love most about Harleys.
Great video Del. “Never waste your time trying to explain yourself to people who are committed to misunderstanding you.” Cheers.
Wise words of the day sir.. Thanks for that nugget.
I'm so happy for you, Del, that the engine looks superb. Saves a lot of time for other things to do on this project. Looking forward to your next episode of cutting down. Günter from Nürnberg/Germany
Thanks Günter👍 glad you're enjoying it !
Amazing how smoothly this engine is coming apart. Are you following shop manuals as well, or just years of experience?
Yes of experience mate, but I always have a manual to hand as well!
Wowzers, you’ve nearly taken the whole bike apart. Scared stuff!….im glued to the screen mate.
Ha ha, it's just nuts and bolts mate, nothing complexed !
Watching this made me nervous about firing up the ST soon. Haha not your fault, just a related topic. I suppose that nervous feeling probably never goes away though. Thanks as always.
It never doses Sir, and I hope it never will as it makes you check things 5 times and prevents those little disasters!
Del, you are so organised. Thanks
Thank you Sir, that's very kind.
Hi Del just caught up with your 2 latest videos - great the engine is in such good conditon 👍
It sure is mate, really pleased with this bike as a donor for the project.
Del as always you are full of wise advice and sage like insights. Awesome to the max Brother 👏
My word, thank you for your kind words, we're really honoured that you enjoy the videos so much brother.
OMG the mount of times I binned twisted hex rods or keys never did I think to cut them and use them the way you just did so a old dog can learn new tricks
LOL
Yes mate, you can get between 4 and 6 cut downs from a long key to slot into sockets.. waste not want not aye..!
Your organised approach, explanatory commentary and excellent camera work is making this superb watching - can't wait for the next instalment - thanks again guys! 😍
Thank you very much Mike, we're glad to hear you're enjoying this new project!
Great vid dell
Why Can't We All, Just Get Along? Rodney King
Said that right Nicholas...
Great video brother! very informative! this project is getting to be very interesting 👍 thank you so much for the content ! soon ill get a harley 💪 btw I use the cardboard as a template as well when working on my bike , great tip I got from you 👍 stay safe guys cheers from new york 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍷🍷🍷
Hey brother, always good to hear from you... and yes, we'll see how many people we can convert to the 'darkside' lol Have a great week both there, keep safe and keep smiling, D&Px
Such style in your work. Quick question del, I haven’t been able to find answers. Does the cam case need to be taken off to remove the generator? I figured I’d ask before I rip my 1980 xlh apart.
Congratulações
Del you are as meticulous as a surgeon and a pleasure to watch absolutely loving this series. Hope you are well my friend.
Thank you kindly Freddie, we really appreciate that... and thanks for asking, am doing a lot better health wise, getting stronger every day!
so well organised Del, a real professional job👍
Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it!
I like your work. So very neat. Iam study in your vedios
So Glad I found your offerings! Superb! ? looking at the cam gears,I was wondering what does the gear that spins like a merry-go-round do?
Do you have another term for merry-go-round? I'm looking forward to your next posting
Thank you for your kinds words... the gear you're asking about is the oil pump drive, the little unit that sits underneath the casing!
Are going to do the chain conversion? I know that the belt doesn't required as much maintenance than a chain but the chain looks and perform much better.
It's on the list..
I’m for all the comments from your fans!! What I could do is show big awesome face and big thumbs up !! 👍
We'd love to see it buddy!!
Great stuff
Isn’t a cam a beautiful thing!
Once again an amazing vlog del .. keep the hard work going we all appreciate it
Thank you! Will do!
Another excellent vlog
Thank you so much 😊
Great video Del & Penny. You have one excellent motor there mate, looking forward to the next one. Penny and you stay safe and have a great week. Cheers
Thanks mate👍, i think you're right, well loved and cared for internally and never abused.. cam lobes and pinion gear are like new which is a real relief and will help the budget no end. .
Ooo nice bit of engine work
Hope your well buddy looking good must be the love of a good woman 😂🤘
Sure is mate, and happy to be back in the saddle.
Nice one Del! Excited to see what you do to this bike. Have you got a plan yet for what it’ll look like?
Yes Joe, have a loose plan for the generic overall style, but it's a long way off yet to get involved in styling, am leaving it loose and open so I can go with the best plan as it evolves... first and foremost though, sort the engine out!
great work del
Pretty neat, Del. Did you suspect something was amiss with the cams? I learned lots today from you- as per usual of course!… 🏍👍🏍
Hi Gary, no just wanted a good look at the cam lobes and the pinion drive to make sure they were still nice and fresh... happy to say they are, really impressed with this unworn engine! Have a good week and stay safe both, D&Px
@@Moonfleet41 gotcha- good news then. You both stay safe as well. 😎
More followers in more ways than one eh Del.
Yes I can see what looks like an enthralling series developing. I to have my eye on another V twin the CX 500
What a great base for a project Marc, go for it and we'll follow it every step of the way!
i been watching saturday sportster from lowbrow harley , 2003 sportster, he started the project a little before you, check it out quite interesting !
Why did you put the cam followers in an oil bath?
Exciting time's Del! This is going to be a fascinating build! Can't wait for the next episode. Cheers folks.
Thanks so much Shaun. More to come sir. !
your organization when taking everything apart is next level. really gives me a lot of inspiration since I am just beginning to learn how to wrench on my own bike without any mechanical background. any other tips for beginners like me?
Biggest tip i can ever pass on to anyone is Buy the 'proper genuine HD service manual', they will walk you through every service task step by step and give you a huge amount of confidence.
Are you going to upgrade the oil pinion gear to the bronze version? Best thing for the engine while you’re at this stage.
Where did you get that twisted spike tool from? Looks like a famous Indian Larry twisted downtube
I made it from square bar !
Arhhh!!
The dart scribe makes another appearance with a another use.
That is one seriously tidy engine inside.
You can assume the transmission is the same.
This build will be exciting to follow.
Man you do such mad work on bikes you should open up your own bike shop del and have pennypitstop work the front.
That would be cool, it's a competitive market out there and there are many, many people already doing it that are far better than me... but we really appreciate the kind sentiment!
Was that a 303 or a 308 shell that you made your hole punch from Del.
Looking lovely inside
Obvious signs of the previous owner taking great care of things.
Nick Australia
Hey Nick, no that's a 7.62 x 51 NATO round, a little souvenir from the past mate.... glad you're enjoying this!
@@Moonfleet41 thanks mate
Great hole punch
How are you
I'm well thank you.