Del, it’s been an absolute pleasure to watch you work over the years. You’ve repeatedly shown the results of hard work, skill improvement, and artistry all combine to yield beautiful outcomes. This project is probably the best example of that. A simply stunning bike.
Many thanks indeed Kyle, that's very kind of you to say, we really appreciate such loyal and long term support, I didn't take the bike very far away from a standard trim, just a little alteration to the stance and then a full cosmetic make-over plus, of course, that cheeky wide wheel on the back, just proving that you don't have to be radical to be a really nice custom bike... sometimes less is more aye?!
Gorgeous looking bike! IMO everything is spot on, the paint colours, exhaust fabrication, upholstery, wheels, noise and the overhaul and small modification of everything else 👏🏻👏🏻 can’t believe it’s been 12 months. Well done Del 💪🏻
Thanks you buddy, that's very kind of you.. im really happy with it, subtle yet still quite an obvious custom bike.. looking forward to getting out for a blast.
When you first started this project I thought that I wasn’t going to like it. But as you’ve gone through it all I’ve liked it more and more. And now seeing it in all its glory.... I’m hooked. You’ve done such an amazing job! I love the front end and the wide bars. And the copper accents are awesome. Sounds incredible too! It really is a special bike. Thanks for this amazing series! Ride safe ! Ed
Thank you Ed for your candid and generous appraisal, it's been a fun project with nothing too taxing, and a result im happy with now.. it's often hard to convey you vision in the early stages, and its completely daft standing there saying "what im gonna do, what im gonna do", better to just get on with it and let the results do the talking aye. !
Bloody heck - you've created a truly beautiful bike. I've learnt so much about maintaining my own T100 from you. Thank you and CONGRATULATIONS on another masterpiece!
By Jove Del you transformed that bike. Stunning job mate...simply stunning. A bike anyone would covet. A credit to your many engineering talents. Can't wait for your next project.
Fantastic! What an amazing restoration, Del. I could almost smell the exhaust when you fired her up. It's been a pleasure to watch the detail that you've gone into with this restoration. Guys like you that go into the kind of attention to detail are a dying breed!
Thank you Aditya for those wonderful words... I greatly enjoyed this project, it's not quite finished yet, it needs to pass it's MOT test sometime this week, then need to get it out for a ride in the sunshine, because every project I've done always finishes with the grand final ride and a walk round at the church!... so that should be next weekend and then it'll be on to something else for a fresh project!
Absolutely Mint. Beautiful Project. It’s been like watching a professional robotic Haynes manual. Thanks so much for taking the time to film and share. Maggie and Mack, Huddersfield
Very Nice! Sounds good, and started correctly. I love it when I get a bike together and it starts right up with no leaks and minimal smoke. I have enjoyed watching you rebuild this bike and appreciate all the important information and OCD you bring to every task. Thanks!
Thanks mate, i was really happy with how it fired straight up and ran smooth.. it's a very low mileage engine, so should be a great bike for it's next owner.
This project and final video are immense. Credit to your skills and perseverance - you've brought a good bike back to life, now an amazing machine. Bravo mate
Thanks a ton Gareth, that's so kind of you... it's been a fun project and am really looking forward to getting it out on the road... video next Friday!
Del, what an a privilege it has been watching you create this masterpiece! The hairs on my neck stood on end when you fired her up that first time! I always have loved how a nice triple sounds, but this was so unexpected! Everything you have done has made this Legend truly a masterpiece! I think I might just go and watch everything from the start. Well done and thanks for taking us on this journey!
Wow, thank you so much David, for those generous words Sir, this build has been such a pleasure, like babysitting a well behaved child, no real major issues and my first attempt at making my own exhaust, I was a little surprised myself when it fired up almost instantly, blew out all the weld dust, and just purred!... gonna get it out in the sunshine for a blast around the lanes just as soon as the rain stops, can't wait to see what it sounds like at the red line... and, of course, we'll take the cameras along so you can join us for that final ride!
Hi Del, its not just they way that you have involved us in your build but the way you have videoed the whole build with each episode so clear with what you are doing and how you did it. I've really enjoyed watching and learning from your work. Well done mate. Much appreciated.
One year.... watched every week and this feels so damn good. Can’t imagine the fulfillment you get out of it! Thank you for all the lessons and laughter! She looks awesome and sounds even better. Looking forward to last tweaking, the test drive and the next project!
Absolutely stunning. Watched you rebuild this, amazing, and than thank you for answering my questions, it has helped me a lot with my project. Can't wait for your report on the start-up and running
That was an excellent job and a great series of videos. The end result is a lovely looking and sounding bike. The changes were both tasteful and sensible which means they were improvements. Now you can show us how she rides.
Thank you Trevor, I agree, we didn't want a radical custom bike, just a nice resto-mod and something that many people will appreciate as a nice example of the bike, MOT test next week, then out for a blast in the country lanes, and of course we'll take you with us (just as soon as the rain stops!).
Del it’s been a privilege to watch you work over the last year to create this masterpiece of a motorbike sounds fantastic as well.I would like to thank you and Penny for all the video footage from start to finish and the success in your move . All the best Tony
Hey Tony. Thank you so much for such kind and loyal support, we really appreciate your feedback, and so glad you've enjoyed the build. The bike still has a few tiny snagging jobs to finish, and a ride out in the sunshine too of course, then sadly it'll be up for sale and then off to source the next donor bike for another build.. who knows what at this pointy, but maybe something interim with an old favourite to keep the videos rolling and give us time to think and plan the next big one.. Take care and have a great Sunday.. D&Pxx
I've to say I have discovered your channel two weeks ago, now it's my everyday in the morning watching, I've got my first English bike and very first bike since I moved in to England, a Triumph t509 from '97, now she needs loads of love, so let's dig in and apply everything I'm learning!
Welcome aboard Javier, thank you for your support, and it must have been a big change to move to live in England, so Welcome and i hope you have lots of fun with your bike.. Take care and keep in touch.. Del.
@@Moonfleet41 Indeed, it's been a huge change, although here in the south the weather is not too bad (it's pouring right now though... hahaha) Thank you Del! hopefully I'll see you on the road! Cheers and keep smashing it with those stunning videos!
Thank you Sir, and yes indeed, it will have an MOT this week, as soon as the weather breaks, raining hard right now, but then out for the grand ride in the sunshine and a blast around the lanes! Lots of noisy fly pasts in time honoured fashion!
All the blood, sweat and tears were worth it. What a fantastic result! Thanks for taking us on this journey, and for all that I learned along the way. You know that old saying, “Those that can do, those that can’t teach.” Well you’re one of the rare individuals that does both. Cheers mate!
WOW, thank you my friend, that is very generous of you, I feel passionate about keeping old bikes on the road, and sharing a little knowledge, because it's something wonderful we can all do! ... and as I'm sure you'll agree, we always do best at what we enjoy!
Stealership prices - expensive, peace of mind - priceless! The bike looks and sounds awesome mate - you've done an amazing job - thank you as always for sharing!
I've followed this project since the beginning, watched every video and seen every stage of the build (like all the other projects) Your attention to detail and methodical working is excellent! But you knew that didn't you? She sounds as good as she looks Del you should be so proud of yourself Take care and ride safe! SR
Thanks mate, that is really kind of you, not just your generous kind words, but also your support of following and watching every video, couldn't ask for better and more encouraging viewers! Take care and ride safe, D&Px
Thanks Mike for your kind words, we just need time to 're-group' a little, re-charge the batteries before we get in to the next one, but we have interim plan, but still have the Triumph ride out to come yet!
Hi Del'n'Pen. Geezzo, Del. You've pulled it out the hat as if by magic. What a machine and no stone left un-turned. That! bike is stunning but 'you knew that' and I bet it's even better in the flesh as we can't get the full effect of the paint through the TV. Which by the way, the finish is fantastic. As ever Penny's and your editing and presenting skills are spot on. Next!
Thank you so much kind Sir 👍, this has been a glorious project that feels like it's come to end all too quickly, I guess time flies and all that!... So next week, once we've got the MOT, we'll get it out for a blast in the countryside and let it stretch it's legs!... Can't wait to get out for a play... Take care and thank you for your wonderful support, D&Px
Absolute pleasure watching this build everything to detail you should be proud of yourself turning a wonderful bike into an amazing bike 👍can’t wait to see it out on the road 👍
Thank you Gav, really appreciate your kind words, looking forward to a ride on it this week, and ironing out any last little jobs, and naturally we'll take you along for the ride! (just waiting for the rain to stop!).
I had to watch it twice! Awesome job, congratulations Del. Last week I saw a photo of Steve McQueen on a 1967 Triumph Bonneville 650 with white fenders and a white / sky blue tank. I had to smile since I had seen your reveal paint color a couple days before. Steve would have approved and would want to have taken yours for a ride. Take care, ride safe.
Thanks Jeff, I have to admit, I couldn't believe that myself, you saw the puff of welding dust out of the exhaust, so that genuinely was the first fire up in a year and it didn't even turn over two full revolutions, great to know I got everything right!
Hi Del, you have truly built a really tidy bike mate 👍🏻 it sounds as good as it looks, and I bet it’ll ride the same, top job ya bike wizard 🧙🏾♂️ 👍🏻👌🏻
Thanks Alan 👍, think we had a lot of luck with this one, the set backs were few and with such a fresh engine, and so few miles, it's all set for a new life on the road!
What a moment to fire it up. All that work and hear the fruition of your labour. Looks great, sounds gtreat. I bet the joy in your cup flowed over. Your best build by far. The bar has been set! Looking forward to the next one now. Well done indded. Now the ride, and will you really want to sell it. That will be the hardest part of the build im sure.
Thanks Paul, it was a very special moment when it fired in less than two full revolutions, blew the weld dust out and purred right away.. im sure the coils played a part in that as it wasn't that settled when i first got it home.. MOT next week, ten a ride in the sunshine when the rain stops.. and no, i don't really want to sell it, but it's the only route to a better build next time, it most certainly will be the hardest part for sure. !
Looks and sounds mint mate!!! Great finished result after all your work. That will be like a new bike to whoever you sell it too after youve tested it over a month or so.👍
Sure thing mate, you're exactly right, after MOT it will need some shakedowns, iron out any niggles, and little snagging jobs, and hopefully enjoy a few cheeky rides myself before it finds a new home!
I've often admired your skills while not always fully appreciating the styling of the finished project. But that is an absolute beauty Del. Well done indeed 👏
Just caught up Del - got to say the end result is stunning well done my boy! The sound is unmistakable truimph all the more enhanced with the pipe you have fitted. The colour scheme sets it off and suits the bike no end - a pleasure to watch it come together 👍
Thanks so much Richard, glad you enjoyed it, and i have to admit i am rather proud of the result on this one.. can;t wait for a ride in the sunshine later in the week.
What an awesome sound and fantastic finished product, so enjoyed the “journey” during this build, its been an absolute pleasure, well done on a brilliant job...
Brilliant job. Seriously one of the best. A before and after would be cool to include once you do your first ride out... although maybe hold on the ride out until the rain stops. Would be a shame to mess up the paint.
Well done on an excellent series and restore, love what you have done with this one. I ummed and arrrrred over one of these these but they just looked a little not quite to my liking, you have made a good looking bike look awesome. Well done and thanks for sharing the journey. So much of this has been relevant to my own winter refresh of my 2004 speed triple 955i.
Thanks mate. Glad you enjoyed it, and i know what you mean, the TBS is a nice looking bike, the Legend and Adventurer are pretty marmite for most people. and it;s in that i tried to base the project.. to bring the looks up to date, and with a 17k mile engine, i know its sound for a long life too.
You’ve done a great job! All my respect! I’ve learned a lot. Looking forward for more!!! Really inspiring what you do and how it’s explained, straight forward and why you do it this way instead in another. More than a masterpiece. Congrats mate!!!!
Glad you like it, we have a little while before we can do another big project, a few loose ends to tie up with this one and then it's got to be sold, but something fun and interim coming up soon for sure!
What an ordeal, having to start all over again. For a fuel hose. But I see your point, Del, and completely agree. It would nag me, too. But that sound! It's not only a triple Triumph, but has an Italian wail on top of it. Like an old MV. A delicate symphony instead of one-dimensional noise. Cheers from Nürnberg/Germany, Günter
Hi Del has been a fantastic journey with you and Penny. The bike is simply stunning looking forward to your next project Would like to see you build your own bike like a bobber but I know it comes down to money . As for me it as been a pleasure watching you mate for the last year
Sure thing Dean, thanks for those kind words.. and i would like to take on something more adventurous next time.. but that means a bigger budget, and ill have to sell this one first.. so maybe a short interim project on an old favourite for now, then it'll give me time to work out the right path next.. Bobbers are everywhere now, i built a willow green Harley Fatboy Bobber 20 years ago, (the one on the channel header) they're even out there as a kit with ready made frames and parts..so it's not really me now, just like building yet another hipster/brat/cafe/boxxer beemer thingy with bench seat and pastel paint... very nice.. but very common and unoriginal... i must push out into unfashionable new directions, or i won't remain interested.. got to keep that sense of the hooligan (like dropping a Rover V8 into a Mk3 Cortina)... that's real fun street custom stuff... So maybe a Tiger 1200 motor in a Thruxton... Not saying ill do that, again it all depends on being able to fund the bikes and the parts... but along those lines at least mate, the worlds already full of hipster bobbers. Take care and have a great weekend buddy.. D&Pxx
Cheers mate, got the MOT and a final ride next week, really looking forward to checking out the new handling with the different running gear, have a great weekend yourself!
Ooh, that troika sounds amazing!! Thanks for this series-I enjoyed every second of the process. I’ll be along for whatever’s next, count on that. Cheers!
Will do mate, looking forward to getting it out for a ride first then perhaps a something little interim to keep us busy whilst we think of what's next!
Brilliant work. I've followed this from about half way and have been captivated by your attention to detail. Waiting with baited breath for the next project.
Wow, thank you Richard, having taken my first step in to manufacturing pipes for the first time, I was relieved when it fired up, even though it blew a pound of welding dust out the back lol ...it gives me great confidence to make a custom exhaust a part of the next project to come!
That's the plan, just not round town though, I think this needs to be howling round the country lanes!, which it will be next weekend, as long as it's passes it's MOT in the week...
Cierpliwie oglądałem metamorfozę Triumpha, efekt końcowy bardzo, bardzo mi się podoba. Zburzyłeś mi spokój ducha i teraz tak spoglądam na mego Thunderbirda z myślą - czas na zmiany! Dzięki za inspirację. : ) A na ścianie tablica rejestracyjna z Włocławka CW 00492. Pozdrawiam.
Better restoration you can't find anywhere! So much awareness for tiny details, for any spot, so much effort and results are amazing! Can't wait to follow next project :D
So good to finally hear her start up and what a lovely sound to boot (minus the baffle) This project has been totally awesome and I am sure inspiring to many people doing similar projects or just tweaks here and there through the many intuitive videos you have created. Top job, Top man 👍😊
Thank you, we hope so mate, the whole reason for taking the time and trouble to film and upload the videos, is to spread a little inspiration and light a fire under some enthusiasm for our fellow riders, it's all too easy these days to buy a bike off the shelf and just ride it... but they'll never be anything like the pride of riding a bike you've created yourself, if only a few mods and a little makeover!
