You mount tires just like I do except for the cussin', swearin', tool throwing and trip to the first aid cabinet. 🤕 😁. Beautiful job as always Del and special thanks to Penney. The filming is so clear I feel like I'm right in the shop with you both. You two are amazing ! ❤ 👍👍
As you are putting standard Avon tyres on a standard bike could you not just get tube tyres and save all you're time., effort and money and put it into another part of you're project.
Awesome Job Del. I have been having problems with my 2007 Sportster XL883L charging system. Check engine light comes on code says rear oxygen sensor so I changed both Front & rear sensor with was easy because I had the right tool. And battery reading low on a new battery. So I changed the voltage regulator and now the check engine light comes on a lot faster than before. So now I have to watch video on how to check my stator system.
So sorry to hear about this mate, sounds like an odd one.. but you're working your way through it and that the only way to eventually eliminate it.. Good luck and hope you can get it licked !
After watching your work here Del it really makes me want to change my tubed spoked front wheel to a tubeless by sealing up the spokes. Is there much else I need to consider? Seal 'em up and get a valve? Is it as simple as that? I just don't want to have to be changing a tube at the side of the road or taking a trip in a breakdown van in future. Thanks mate!
Yes, mate that's the reason most people do it for convenience and you just need the sealant and a pair of screw-in valves from Wemoto, they're literally about a fiver each... and remember, most puncture are in the rear so it's probably a bit more important than doing the front, but always best to do them both if you're going to. All the best, Del
Hey del, what tyre valves did you use? I'm looking at doing this conversion on my Air Cooled Scrambler. Any reason you haven't been tempted to do the conversion on your Scrambler? Cheers (and as always enjoying the work)
Just a tip Del, it's much easier and less physical strain, if you do excatly the same but on the floor. Ex tyre fitter speaking, just try it once, you'll feel the benefit mate.
Perfect balancing, that's a bonus. Pity they didn't send you the right sized rear sprocket. Nice wheels. What tyres did you go for? Something made in England? Günter from Nürnberg/Germany
Hi mate, what tyre pressure do you go by? On my StreetTwin, the owners manual gives you a pressure front and rear. On the side of the tyres, there is also a pressure. Which one do you go by? I enjoy your videos so much, thank you for your good work 👍
Go with the advised pressures in your owners manual Phill, tyres are widely compatible and can be common to many different bikes, bikes of different weight and style, so the pressure may vary from bike to bike, the pressure on the sidewall won't be specific to your bike, but the owners manual will be..! Hope that helps mate, and thank you for your support.
@@Moonfleet41 thank you for answering my question. That helps a great deal. Your videos give people like my self. Good solid information, also a pleasure to watch. Thank you 👍
8:23 "Oh, I'm the King of the swingers, the balance VIP, when I reach the top & I have stop, you can come sling your weight on me; Oh, oo-pi-doo, I'm dafter than you-oo-oo" ('he's gone man, solid gone' : )xx
Hi Derek. Can you explain to me, why it is that, almost all H/D, bikes only have one front disc. Where the rest of the world's larger capacity motorcycles have twin discs? Keep up the good show.
Technically, I know it ain't difficult, but you do make it look awfully easy!!😎 I think the hardest part of these projects is knowing exactly which are the correct parts a guy needs and where to get them! Ride safe, you two!
Thanks so much Allen, it's all pretty basic stuff that anyone with practical hands can pick up.. It's always good to hear form you, take care and keep safe over there. D&Pxx
Seating tires on rims is a lot easier on the floor where you can use your body weight as well. Same set up two pieces of wood on each side of rim and use your knees as well to hold the tire down once you start it on the rim. Works like a charm!
Great build. Just my 5 cents: pro garages using loctite on each and every bolt gives me a lot of headaches. While you do it properly (not too much loctite, using the correct torque), most garages simply put (much too much) of the stuff on every thread, even where it's completely unnecessary. The result is they're sometimes impossible to loosen again, resulting in messed up or even torn screw heads. Especially when those garage mechanics use wheel guns or electric screwdrivers even for the smallest nuts and bolts, it's a pain in the ... for every later diy job. If the thread is alright (otherwise you shouldn't use it anyways), loctite and it's competitors are totally unnecessary even on the mounting bolts of your car wheels (and brake discs too!). I even use some small amount of grease on those bolts and nuts, so they'll come off easier the next tyre change. Just fasten them with the advised torque and double-check after the first 50 kilometres or so. Never had any issues with loosening bolts.
I totally agree mate.. using impact guns has become standard for many, like you said even on tiny fasteners, and i think it's largly just laziness and copying others.. they have a use of course, but not for every nut and bolt.. and the same goes for threadlock compounds too, correct to use in the appropriate places, things that risk rattling loose etc.. but not everywhere. Thanks for your import.. and of course, you kind support.
A pleasure to watch...,never disappoints and always make me wanting more.. Well done to you Del and Penny.. Methodical...,efficient and top class results without rush or drama... Excellent work from both of you in every respect.. Keep doing what you are doing...,putting out content others can only dream off in this series... BG Wells.
Glad you enjoyed it Brian, we truly appreciate your very kind words, we work hard to keep the videos watchable, clean and respectful. We both really appreciate your kind feedback.
Goes to show the types of bikes I’ve maintained myself. I have never literally seen wire wheel weights before. I was thinking at the start it would be a shame to stick weights on those wheels.
Sure thing buddy, these are the original old Harley spoke weight that the bike came with... the front tyre, as you may have noticed earlier in the project, was original and dated 2003, so they're certainly from the factory... I have aftermarket spoke weights in the drawer, but they're not nearly as smart and neat looking as the OEM ones, so it seemed logical to pop them in the blast cabinet and clean them up! Take care and have a great week!
Remember there is a wheel with spoke hub and rym balance then there is a complete balance. First is put inside of the tyre and the other is outside on the rim which consists of sprocket discs rum locks tube tubeless and tyre wirh lino g of the rim and a leather strap on the hub AFFA angels never die nffn HMS sonny
Tyres . . . . . . . .tires Mud guard . . . fender Silencer . . . . . muffler Wind screen . . wind shield Colour . . . . . . . color Number plate . . license plate Right side drive . . .left side drive Who said it? Two peoples separated by a common language. Take care, and Ride Safe.
Wonderfully done Del.They look fantastic. Your show is always so neatly and slickly produced. I find it so much easier to watch than the ones where the people are constantly changing angles and shots- no doubt because it’s either fashionable or they’re trying to tart up trash. How trustworthy is that goop you painted on the rims to allow tubeless tyres? Does it have to be re-done - like a service interval? 2 of my bikes have spokes and apart from the safety aspect tubeless rims provide; it also means not having to buy new tubes every time I buy new tyres.
Hi Nick, thanks for your kind words mate, and we really appreciate your feedback on the video. The sealant is 'Upol Tiger Seal', a polyurethane industrial sealant, used for many things such as sticking windscreens in and car body panels together, it's immensely strong and so far, I've found it to be permanent! Of course, if anything is badly applied to the wrong surface then it can fail, but this is designed to stick to metal which of course, naturally, should be free from any loose material dust or grease, hence why I scuff up the wheel rim first with a Scotchpad and thinners, look it up mate, it's well regarded on line for many jobs, it was recommended to me by someone in the Super Moto community as they do it to their bikes all the time.
Great video, Del and Penny! The wheels look great and this was an education for me as I have not seen wheel weights like that before... Never owning a bike with spoked wheels probably having something to do with that. Looking forward to more as always, and as always... take care of yourselves. Much love from Canada!
Poetry in motion! Useful tips for those who haven't seen you fit and balance tyres before too Del. Hope you and P are both doing well mate! Those wheels look absolutely stunning!
Great video brother ! really admire how you tackle your projects with patience and dedication 👏 Wheels look awesome 😎 soon 1 million subs 😃 stay safe guys cheers from new york 🍺🍺🍺🍺🥂🥂🥂🥂
Thank you so much brother 😀, wouldn't that be nice, maybe some day.... glad you enjoy the videos, it's always good to hear from you both, have a great weekend when it arrives! D&Px
The weights are quite posh compared to the lead solder from our youth . I remember getting my first bike with comstar wheels and thinking where does the solder go there's no spokes !! Great fun video buddy Peas n loaf 😀 👌
Awesome video Del. Love getting the exact balance on tires. I haven't tried my new balancer yet. Hopefully one of these days I will. I will always refer back to your videos to make sure I am doing it right. Thank you Del.
Thanks buddy, a dynamic balance is always preferable, but none of us have those kind of machines, so this is always a great secondary way to do it at home..
I see you put paste sealer on… I love see pop on rear tire cause it bothers my neighbors next door thinking I fired a gun in backyard… 😂. Balancing pretty challenging eh?? Lots time and patience…. Really Kwel video!!
Great video Del. Slightly different size on the front. Stock was 100 now 90. The big change is in the rear, going from 130/90/16 to 140/90/18. Wider and taller. It’s looking really good.
Thanks mate, not quite a '90 profile rear, gone to 140/70/18, gives me the same standing height for both wheels... small changes to define the new style. !
Nicely done, Del. I’m guessing you don’t miss those days when you had a tire shop doing all your tire and wheel work! Hope you both are doing well. 🏍👍🏍
You got that right Gary, it's great to take care of such basic donkey work at home, saves money and fuel driving to the tyre shop ! Have a great week both of you, and keep safe. !
Learn something, teach something. Never seen the rim protectors before. I have hard plastic tire levers instead of the metal like you have. Very informative.
You mount tires just like I do except for the cussin', swearin', tool throwing and trip to the first aid cabinet. 🤕 😁. Beautiful job as always Del and special thanks to Penney. The filming is so clear I feel like I'm right in the shop with you both. You two are amazing ! ❤ 👍👍
Thanks so much Rick, really appreciate your kind feedback, have a great day Sir!
As you are putting standard Avon tyres on a standard bike could you not just get tube tyres and save all you're time., effort and money and put it into another part of you're project.
That was extremely restrained on the language front!
Awesome Job Del. I have been having problems with my 2007 Sportster XL883L charging system. Check engine light comes on code says rear oxygen sensor so I changed both Front & rear sensor with was easy because I had the right tool. And battery reading low on a new battery. So I changed the voltage regulator and now the check engine light comes on a lot faster than before. So now I have to watch video on how to check my stator system.
So sorry to hear about this mate, sounds like an odd one.. but you're working your way through it and that the only way to eventually eliminate it.. Good luck and hope you can get it licked !
@@Moonfleet41 thanks
After watching your work here Del it really makes me want to change my tubed spoked front wheel to a tubeless by sealing up the spokes. Is there much else I need to consider? Seal 'em up and get a valve? Is it as simple as that? I just don't want to have to be changing a tube at the side of the road or taking a trip in a breakdown van in future. Thanks mate!
Yes, mate that's the reason most people do it for convenience and you just need the sealant and a pair of screw-in valves from Wemoto, they're literally about a fiver each... and remember, most puncture are in the rear so it's probably a bit more important than doing the front, but always best to do them both if you're going to. All the best, Del
I think a locknut on the valves would be a good idea. They could vibrate loose as they are
Possibly blue locktight to preserve the aesthetics. Give a much cleaner look!
You make putting the tyres on the wheels by hand look so easy, but it’s hard work.
Hey del, what tyre valves did you use? I'm looking at doing this conversion on my Air Cooled Scrambler. Any reason you haven't been tempted to do the conversion on your Scrambler? Cheers
(and as always enjoying the work)
Wheels…everyone always loves the wheels! Tubeless with spokes too. Very nice 👍
Thank you Jason.
Amazing job! Labour of love. I just don't understand where all the downvotes come from.
Fantastic workmanship.
Thanks buddy.
This would scare me
Just a tip Del, it's much easier and less physical strain, if you do excatly the same but on the floor. Ex tyre fitter speaking, just try it once, you'll feel the benefit mate.
Thanks Ian, great tip!
Perfect balancing, that's a bonus. Pity they didn't send you the right sized rear sprocket. Nice wheels. What tyres did you go for? Something made in England?
Günter from Nürnberg/Germany
Hi mate, what tyre pressure do you go by?
On my StreetTwin, the owners manual gives you a pressure front and rear. On the side of the tyres, there is also a pressure. Which one do you go by?
I enjoy your videos so much, thank you for your good work 👍
Go with the advised pressures in your owners manual Phill, tyres are widely compatible and can be common to many different bikes, bikes of different weight and style, so the pressure may vary from bike to bike, the pressure on the sidewall won't be specific to your bike, but the owners manual will be..! Hope that helps mate, and thank you for your support.
@@Moonfleet41 thank you for answering my question. That helps a great deal. Your videos give people like my self. Good solid information, also a pleasure to watch. Thank you 👍
8:23 "Oh, I'm the King of the swingers, the balance VIP, when I reach the top & I have stop, you can come sling your weight on me; Oh, oo-pi-doo, I'm dafter than you-oo-oo" ('he's gone man, solid gone' : )xx
Hi Derek. Can you explain to me, why it is that, almost all H/D, bikes only have one front disc. Where the rest of the world's larger capacity motorcycles have twin discs? Keep up the good show.
Technically, I know it ain't difficult, but you do make it look awfully easy!!😎 I think the hardest part of these projects is knowing exactly which are the correct parts a guy needs and where to get them! Ride safe, you two!
Thanks so much Allen, it's all pretty basic stuff that anyone with practical hands can pick up.. It's always good to hear form you, take care and keep safe over there. D&Pxx
You make everything look easy! You’re also a very patient guy. Amazing work!
Hi del nice work what static balancer are you using
Seating tires on rims is a lot easier on the floor where you can use your body weight as well. Same set up two pieces of wood on each side of rim and use your knees as well to hold the tire down once you start it on the rim. Works like a charm!
Hi Del always love watching you work mate You make it look easy your project is looking amazing
Dean Gentles, 100% agree.
Thanks Dean 👍, always good to hear from you buddy, have a great week!
Great build. Just my 5 cents: pro garages using loctite on each and every bolt gives me a lot of headaches. While you do it properly (not too much loctite, using the correct torque), most garages simply put (much too much) of the stuff on every thread, even where it's completely unnecessary. The result is they're sometimes impossible to loosen again, resulting in messed up or even torn screw heads. Especially when those garage mechanics use wheel guns or electric screwdrivers even for the smallest nuts and bolts, it's a pain in the ... for every later diy job. If the thread is alright (otherwise you shouldn't use it anyways), loctite and it's competitors are totally unnecessary even on the mounting bolts of your car wheels (and brake discs too!). I even use some small amount of grease on those bolts and nuts, so they'll come off easier the next tyre change. Just fasten them with the advised torque and double-check after the first 50 kilometres or so. Never had any issues with loosening bolts.
I totally agree mate.. using impact guns has become standard for many, like you said even on tiny fasteners, and i think it's largly just laziness and copying others.. they have a use of course, but not for every nut and bolt.. and the same goes for threadlock compounds too, correct to use in the appropriate places, things that risk rattling loose etc.. but not everywhere. Thanks for your import.. and of course, you kind support.
where do you get these weights? I can't find them anywhere- Only the screw on kind. Thanks in advance 😉
Try Wemoto.com they have them available on their website !
@@Moonfleet41 Cool. I'll check over there. Thanks again 👍
@@snatr Cool, just call them on the phone if you can't find them, their website can be a bit hard to navigate sometimes..!
@@Moonfleet41 I found that out 😜 Thanks!
A pleasure to watch...,never disappoints and always make me wanting more..
Well done to you Del and Penny..
Methodical...,efficient and top class results without rush or drama...
Excellent work from both of you in every respect..
Keep doing what you are doing...,putting out content others can only dream off in this series...
BG Wells.
Glad you enjoyed it Brian, we truly appreciate your very kind words, we work hard to keep the videos watchable, clean and respectful. We both really appreciate your kind feedback.
I REALLY NEED THOSE WHEELS MAN !
Best unintentional asmr ever
Enjoyed that Del boy, you've got a workshop to die for. Respect from Retford Notts.
Thank you Pete.
Goes to show the types of bikes I’ve maintained myself. I have never literally seen wire wheel weights before. I was thinking at the start it would be a shame to stick weights on those wheels.
Sure thing buddy, these are the original old Harley spoke weight that the bike came with... the front tyre, as you may have noticed earlier in the project, was original and dated 2003, so they're certainly from the factory... I have aftermarket spoke weights in the drawer, but they're not nearly as smart and neat looking as the OEM ones, so it seemed logical to pop them in the blast cabinet and clean them up! Take care and have a great week!
Loving the Sporty build Del
Looking smick
Just glad to see the old stents were workingOK!!!😂😂😂
Thanks Del
Remember there is a wheel with spoke hub and rym balance then there is a complete balance. First is put inside of the tyre and the other is outside on the rim which consists of sprocket discs rum locks tube tubeless and tyre wirh lino g of the rim and a leather strap on the hub
AFFA angels never die nffn HMS sonny
The idea is to do away with spoke weights to much resitance
Love your videos man ! You are my Bike Guru... Cheers from (Perth) Down Under. Marc
Tyres . . . . . . . .tires
Mud guard . . . fender
Silencer . . . . . muffler
Wind screen . . wind shield
Colour . . . . . . . color
Number plate . . license plate
Right side drive . . .left side drive
Who said it? Two peoples separated by a common language.
Take care, and Ride Safe.
Love new tyre day 👍
you do the same thing I do when I try to figure out rotational direction
Niiice! Looks like a million bucks. 8X speed, almost time for a cup of tea while you waited on that in real time I bet, lol
Ha ha, why didn't i think of that..lol!
Wonderfully done Del.They look fantastic.
Your show is always so neatly and slickly produced. I find it so much easier to watch than the ones where the people are constantly changing angles and shots- no doubt because it’s either fashionable or they’re trying to tart up trash.
How trustworthy is that goop you painted on the rims to allow tubeless tyres? Does it have to be re-done - like a service interval?
2 of my bikes have spokes and apart from the safety aspect tubeless rims provide; it also means not having to buy new tubes every time I buy new tyres.
Hi Nick, thanks for your kind words mate, and we really appreciate your feedback on the video.
The sealant is 'Upol Tiger Seal', a polyurethane industrial sealant, used for many things such as sticking windscreens in and car body panels together, it's immensely strong and so far, I've found it to be permanent!
Of course, if anything is badly applied to the wrong surface then it can fail, but this is designed to stick to metal which of course, naturally, should be free from any loose material dust or grease, hence why I scuff up the wheel rim first with a Scotchpad and thinners, look it up mate, it's well regarded on line for many jobs, it was recommended to me by someone in the Super Moto community as they do it to their bikes all the time.
I want a set of these wheels for my 03 deuce just wider lol
A good balance of aesthetics 😀
Good job Del x
Glad you like it Marc, have a good week!
Great video, Del and Penny! The wheels look great and this was an education for me as I have not seen wheel weights like that before... Never owning a bike with spoked wheels probably having something to do with that. Looking forward to more as always, and as always... take care of yourselves. Much love from Canada!
Thank you buddy, a;;ways good to hear from you. Glad you enjoyed it!
Poetry in motion! Useful tips for those who haven't seen you fit and balance tyres before too Del. Hope you and P are both doing well mate! Those wheels look absolutely stunning!
Thanks buddy, much appreciated, glad you enjoyed it!
Very nice job Del, must get a wire wheel for my grinder, makes a good job on them bolts
Nice video Del & Penny. The wheels are looking good mate, another job of the list. Penny and you have a good week. Cheers
Thanks mate, you too!
Thanks for the balancing demo, I'm tempted to get some kit to save money on changing trackday tyres!
Go for it mate.. apparently it's quite common for those who swap tyres often for what you do.!
Nice job both of you & great choice on tyres! 👍🏻
Thanks buddy! 👍
Super nice my friend, thank you
Thank you too
Great job wheels look awesome the project is now starting to come together Del 👏👌👍
Thanks Chris. 👍
Great video brother ! really admire how you tackle your projects with patience and dedication 👏 Wheels look awesome 😎 soon 1 million subs 😃 stay safe guys cheers from new york 🍺🍺🍺🍺🥂🥂🥂🥂
Thank you so much brother 😀, wouldn't that be nice, maybe some day.... glad you enjoy the videos, it's always good to hear from you both, have a great weekend when it arrives! D&Px
Lot of videos talking bad about this build series but i believe your doing great 👍
The weights are quite posh compared to the lead solder from our youth . I remember getting my first bike with comstar wheels and thinking where does the solder go there's no spokes !!
Great fun video buddy Peas n loaf 😀 👌
Sure thing brother, happy days aye, the tricks we used to get up to aye?! Have a great week and hope you're keeping well, D&Px
Great job Sir...
Nice neat job,
Del it is so easy when you do it. Amazing work, clean, and accurate. Another video for the Pantheon. Thank you very much!!!
Most welcome my friend, thank you for the kind feedback.
Very very few do these jobs so tidy, neat and precise as you !!
Thanks 👍
Nice job Del
Nick Australia
Good job Del 👍
Awesome video Del. Love getting the exact balance on tires. I haven't tried my new balancer yet. Hopefully one of these days I will. I will always refer back to your videos to make sure I am doing it right. Thank you Del.
Thanks buddy, a dynamic balance is always preferable, but none of us have those kind of machines, so this is always a great secondary way to do it at home..
Excellent Del...nice vid too and good introduction to wheel balancing👍
As good as brand new,
Well done, mate.
Hope you don't need to rebalance the rear once the sprocket is fitted. Great looking wheels. 👌
I shouldn't have to Andy, I imagine sprockets are a precision machined item, but if I have to, it's no big shakes, two minute job!
so easy when you know how and have the tools mate👍
Thanks 👍
Once again a good job
Nice job buddy 👍
Thanks 👍, always good to hear from you Sir.
I see you put paste sealer on… I love see pop on rear tire cause it bothers my neighbors next door thinking I fired a gun in backyard… 😂. Balancing pretty challenging eh?? Lots time and patience…. Really Kwel video!!
nice!!
a wheely good video!
Great video Del. Slightly different size on the front. Stock was 100 now 90. The big change is in the rear, going from 130/90/16 to 140/90/18. Wider and taller. It’s looking really good.
Thanks mate, not quite a '90 profile rear, gone to 140/70/18, gives me the same standing height for both wheels... small changes to define the new style. !
first class work first class camera work well done both and thank you
Thank you very much!
Nicely done, Del. I’m guessing you don’t miss those days when you had a
tire shop doing all your tire and wheel work! Hope you both are doing well.
🏍👍🏍
You got that right Gary, it's great to take care of such basic donkey work at home, saves money and fuel driving to the tyre shop ! Have a great week both of you, and keep safe. !
@@Moonfleet41 I’m sure. And thanks for not taking points off for my misspelling of “tyre”. 😎
Learn something, teach something. Never seen the rim protectors before. I have hard plastic tire levers instead of the metal like you have. Very informative.
Great video, balancing spot on !!!!💥👍
Thanks mate, happy with them now.!
great job del this is the stuff i like seeing it all going back together watching the master at work you learn something every time atb m8 iain
Thanks mate👍.
As always great to watch you work Del 😊
Thanks 👍
Absolutely cracking work done again. Nice 👍.
Thank you so much 👍