Turbocharged Mad Max Scrambler Build Timelapse - Suzuki GS400
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Watch me turn this seized junkyard gs400 into a boosted scrambler!
Want to learn how to turbo you vintage bike? / doctormotorcycle
Current videos on Patreon Include
-How to Turbocharge your Vintage Motorcycle, Draw Through and Blow Through; A Complete Guide
-How to Wire your Motorcycle From Scratch, with No Experience
-How to Shorten and Modify Clutch And Throttle Cables
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This was a lot of work. There were some things that were left out in the final timelapse build video that are explained in the individual parts of this build (mainly parts 5-10). So if you are watching and notice that I switched carb setups and turbo's, watch those earlier videos, they are more in depth and I explain what I'm doing. The bike runs great now (though it does burn oil because of the draw-through turbo setup) and makes a full 12 PSI of boost! Below are links for all of the parts I used, from the turbo setup to the electronics.
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Wiring/Ignition-
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Check out the latest version of this bike, with Twin Turbo's, Fuel Injection, and Antilag! ua-cam.com/video/yHFkf3KpcSc/v-deo.html
*(original comment for context) I recently had a friend ask me if I realized how many ads were on this video, to which I replied, "no?" Holy cow! There used to be an ad break every 3 minutes. I've removed 5 ads from this video, and also removed the "non-skippable" ads as well. From now on and in the future, I will not allow an egregious amount of ads. Take care everyone, and enjoy the video!
In Africa we say "frog can't stop the cow from drinking water" so don't let the negative comments stop good work bro
I call this topic "tool fluency". Just like a language, nobody has it when you first pick it up. We've all put those welds down, we've all cocked up. Despite having lots of room for improvement, you built a thing that works, you deserve to be proud of that. Keep it up!
Maybe I'm not that experienced, but I never saw a flaw in all of your works in this video. I was like wow all the time. Damn, how I wish this bike was mine. Literally my dream bike, except for the front mudguard, it's too enduro type IMHO. But perfect job anyhow. Keep on building them. (Edit: You got yourself an additional new subscriber).
Welcome aboard my friend!
Flux core and turbos are the shit! Don’t listen to the haters. This build was incredible. 🤘🤘🤘
A few things that stood out for me:
1) He did everything with Harbor Freight tools and other equipment that anybody, like you & me have in the garage.
This kid didn't need $100,000 in top-of-the-line tools and equipment. That is REALLY refreshing. I mean he put the motor back in on his garage floor, for Gods' sake.
2) No goofing around, just stripping it down, going over everything to diagnose what needs to be done, and he does it.
3) A Turbo?!. Holy Shit, nice!
I must say, BRAVO dude, BRAVO!
I subscribed and liked as fast as I could hit the buttons!
This kid rocks!
And, oh yeah, by the way...14 & 1/2 MILLION VIEWS. nice...
For those of you who have questions about the build, read this comment, I might answer them.
1. The turbo setup went through many revisions, and the final setup didn't look very similar to the original setup. I changed the flex pipe section, the carb, the turbo, added flanges etc. I thought that it would add too much time and complexity to the final build timelapse, so I didn't include the changes + explanation in the final build timelapse. Watch parts 5-10 if you're curious about what I did.
2. Anything in the video that wasn't shown being painted was powdercoated. The frame swingarm, various engine mounts etc.
3. The astute among you will notice that the "continuity" of the video isn't "correct". For example, I'll be installing an engine cover, and then all of the sudden all of the screws will be in it. I did this to save tame, as well as cut down on boring, redundant parts of the video.
4. I wasn't even sure if it was going to make boost before tearing it down. Off camera, I tested the new setup, before tearing it down, ONE time up the street. It seemed like that in the higher gears, it was starting to build boost, but I still wasn't sure. It wasn't until I filmed the last minute of the video, literally that day, I discovered that the setup was sufficient to make full boost (10psi wastegate, 10psi boost). That day I filmed the video and it hit full boost, I screamed with excitement. I was so glad that the final setup worked, and I didn't have to mess with at any longer. Hooray!
5. I've very well aware, my welding skills to anyone who welds for a living are novice at best. I agree, let's move on.
6. The whole point of this build was to test my boundaries, to move the needle in my skillset. At no point during this build was I confident in weather or not it was going to turn out okay. This is the nature of delving into unexplored territory! There will be many times in your wrenching endeavors that you run into something you don't understand, and have to guess in order to hit your mark. This is part of the process! SO MANY people told me to buy a faster bike, to travel the road that others travel. Don't give in to this type of thinking! You are capable of much more than you think you are, all you have to do is get rid of these garbage beliefs about yourself and keep pushing through adversity. You will hit your mark eventually, with enough grit and determination, I promise!
If you've read this comment all of the way through, I commmend you my friend! Whatever project you have in mind, now matter how ambitious it may seem, freaking go for it! What have you got to lose? Pride? Who cares! GO FOR IT MAN!
-Jimmy
Doctor Motorcycle LLC
Well written and well explained.
Good job. Thoroughly enjoyed
Great attitude man! Love it!
Greatest comment!
very nice build
As a former motorcycle mechanic and workshop owner I have absolute respect and admiration for what you did, and I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Subscribed.
Well you won’t spend 33.31 minutes and seconds on UA-cam anytime sooner than this. Watched this while having my breakfast. Lovely job. Cheers mate.
Soooo true!!!! I was also having breakfast while watching this. Watched the whole 33.31 in one round!!!
Coming from someone who did this 50 years ago to bikes, although "sans turbo," in my mom's garage and then sold them to buy more bikes, that is a sweet build.
I remember when "black motors" became all the rage in the 70's and everyone was pulling them out to paint em.
That is an an intensive process and amount of work, and it shows...kudos.
I used to take all alloy covers off and polish them to a nice shine, same as to the fork legs, headstock, handlebar mounts. I once mirror polished the FINS of a Laverda SF750 head.
My dads a builder so I grew up learning and working with him, in that respect there is very little I can’t do. However, I often wished he was a mechanic so I could of learnt equally as much to do something like this. Really impressive mate and a great looking bike. You have some skills there and thanks for posting for us all to admire 🤘🏻
You certainly still can learn "mechanic" stuff, my friend! Sounds like you've got the "knack" for it already.. Just learn by doing, and you pick stuff right up! :D
After watching this video, I think I’m ready to start working on my $100 project bike 😂
I loved watching the entire build. I don’t usually sit down to watch anything more than about 20 minutes at a time but this video kept me captivated. Great work man!!
Awesome, thank you!
Yup, same here! I went through half a pound of peanuts and couple of beers :)
hey... My name is Peter Butler. I did a double take when I checked your post! :P
I can't believe I watched the entire video! You kept it interesting. I grew up modifying 60's and 70's 2-strokes, but haven't done besides maintenance in many years! This video was an inspiration as I look to retirement! Very good job on filming and editing and keeping folks engaged!
@@DoctorMotorcycle Thank you. But, is this electronic ignition having any boost sensor, to decrease the pre-timing ignition towards the Boost , or not ? Thank you 4 your work. Pwy from old Eu.
One of the most impressive home rebuilds i've seen... Plenty of bikes look great (this one is no exception), but the exhaust rebuild and adding a turbo put this one in the top tier. So much talented work displayed here. Thanks for the video.
Definitely not a "home rebuild." This was done in a well equipped shop bye someone who works on bikes for a living. Still a great build.
If American Choppers focused on this instead of drama, they'd still be popular.
Have you seen the welds?? A semi blind monkey would have done it better! :D
Im very respect anyone who make video like this. Imagine how many time he has to set the camera, then work the motorcycle. Only 1 word, salute!
Dr motorcycle is the eagle scout of motorcycle design and fabrication. Fiberglass , wiring, cylinder honing..... He probably walks elderly people across the street. My resurrected bikes have always been my favorites. There's really something special about firing up an abandoned bike.
Awesome build. I took a 2006 Honda CBR 600 f4i that had been rolled in a ball at 1,942 miles and has sat for 15 years (forks bent under and swingarm broken off, all plastics destroyed, just basically an engine in a frame) and got it back on the street this year. Looks pretty good from 10 feet. I'll probly put all new plastic on it this year, I repaired most of the old plastic so it looks ok.
All of your electrical work is neat and tidy, and I love how the whole thing looks. Well done Sir!
I believed I was a very patient and tireless technician but you my friend wore me out ! This is an absolutely incredible project and the fact that you finished it, is even more incredible (many similar projects are still sitting around waiting for that vigor and enthusiasm to return to bring them to completion ) CHEERS !!
I don't mind the ads. The video is super quality with excellent editing.
Watching someone with the skills to take a bike apart, the wiring (as if it's nothing!), the engine (ditto) then creating new seat, handlebar controls, instruments, rewiring , carburetion, everything needed for a turbo. It's fascinating! This is the second if your vids I've watched. I will rewatch them.
Thank you.
Not gonna lie, this build totally blew me away and made want a matte black and super rad Scrambler.. well done!
Thanks!
@@DoctorMotorcycle When you honed the cylinders did/do you put new piston rings in of the stock original size? Or go up in size, I have a 2000 Buell I wanna get back on the road. It has borderline compression, just barely enough to be considered good. (If it was supposed to be between 100 & 120 it was reading at 100psi) Would I lightly/properly hone the cylinders then use new stock size rings? (I'm still learning)
If that bike was for sale how much?
@@michaelbrinks8089 normal standard size piston rings assuming your pistons and liners are still within tolerance.
@@skippyguy3 Thanks 4 reply...I want to get a 1250cc big bore kit but costs too much for me right now. The aftermarket 1250cc kit is supposed to have beefier cylinders that can handle higher HP. I read the stock HD sportsters cylinders were never meant to handle 100+ plus HP and overheat/wear too easy on Buells. The bikes have engineering flaws.
One badass build. I loved it. You killed it with basic tools. Much respect. Keep on wrenching.
This should be titled ( the most satisfying bike restoration ever ) amazing job, makes me want a project... 🔥🔥🔥
I cant believe you read my mind....lol. I often sit and daydream about crazy ideas like taking a late 70's early 80's small CC forgotten motorcycle Tear it down and add a turbo and rebuild it to a whole new design. Crazy idea I have had for a longtime. No one would ever think to do that....lol BUT THERE YOU ARE ,you did it!!! Awesome video !!!
An electric carving knife goes through upholstery foam like a hot knife through butter. Great work! This is an awesome build.
The fact you did this all within 33 mins is insane
I know right.
He time lapsed it,actually he did this in 1 hour or more but its awesome
@@tasnimurrahman4564 1hrs 😂🙏
it’s actually slowed down. he did it in about 4.23334 seconds.
😂😂😂👍🏻
I believe everyone's got a skill in them but this guys got multiple, awesome job and outcome, pleasure to watch👍🇬🇧
Well, after finishing the whole video, I grabbed my Home Depot tool box and fixed the towel hanger in our bathroom. (True story) I felt so bad ass afterwards. Testosterone levels went up 100x!!! Thank you Doctor M for helping me be a better man!!!
One Very Talented dude!! brought something that was dead ,back to life!!! and even better!!! blows my mind !!
It sounds like it comes up on boost really well actually, great job man!
Thanks!
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How much cost
I love how these time lapse videos lapse even faster with 2x playback. Great build!
I’ve never seen a GS400. it seems like a cool engine with DOHCs on an all-terrain frame & setup. our Moto MD here is doing the world a favor, by taking something that seemed to be mechanically seized (a condition that makes 95% of us Just Say No) and giving it a new & more badass life. it goes beyond resurrection; it’s a transformational ascension into the afterlife with a sharper mind & new body with superior genitalia.
Thanks, Dude. you inspire me with every upload, but also remind me that I haven’t done a GD thing with my old toys that I’ve kept dry for 20-30 years, a la ‘82 KZ1000LTD, my Dad’s 75 Suzuki TS185 & my TS75. Santa brought the TS75 to me when I was 5 & started me on this path. I have a basket case RD350 that someone began restoring, but fell ill before completion. all parts are there & are either brand new or restored. I have to -find- make time to put it together…at 6’6” @ 250lbs, I wanna see what it will do with me on it.
the KZ650 build landed me on this channel & I immediately became a Subber
Thank you for doing this sort of videos without loud music!
Excellent build mate! Really enjoyed watching this. You did a fantastic job, well done!!
Cool hot rod bike. Even though the Doctor is obviously a very experienced motorcycle mechanic, and is super-efficient at getting through the various tasks (I doubt anyone could do it faster), there is _so much_ we didn't see. Even a 'quick and dirty' project like this, done by an expert, takes a hell of a lot of effort. But, again, very cool bike. I am inspired to get after my own projects.
Coming from someone who has no clue on how a bike is stripped and rebuilt, this video was fascinating for me to watch the process and the outcome was fabulous. Well done sir.
That was great, man. If you were in our city, you'd be awarded every day as an artisan.
Don't think there is much "artisanian" quality over the weldings. Definitely not the nicest ones I've seen (they are bad).
@@henrikcarlsen1881 It’s not like he’s TIg welding the tubes together. I see all H Freight tools. I would let him work in my hobby metal shop. Build cars and motorcycles on occasion. Remember! He’s doing it. 👍
Good job my friend . That was pretty badass. You're definitely a one man show and I think you have a lot of talent. The hell with team work.
That thing is out of this world classy , gorgeous , and never used that word to ever describe a bike or piece of art , marvelous 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙀👍🏼
I watched the complete video with utter silence and utmost dedication to observe the load of things that has been worked upon before getting the wonderful machine working again smooth and in entire new attire… amazing, hats off to you bro.
One time UA-cam suggests somthing good, damn that a killer looking bike, great job!!!
Thanks Tony
A magnificent transformation of a tired Classic Suzuki. Beautiful engineering Skills and with results that compete with the appeal of a brand new CCM Spitfire.
Many thanks!
Looks more like the CCM Blackout.
Great design and video! It would be cool to have the big four companies recognize this design and produce something like this!
I bought my girlfriend an old Yamaha RD 400 40 years ago... I loved riding it home and then cleaned and tuned it up. She was able to give me a run for the money against my Suzuki GS 750... I'd love to see what kind of magic that Doctor Motorcycle could do with an RD... To make this old man smile...
I remember when the RD 350's came out. They were giving the 700cc classes fits back then too!
So fun to watch this go from busted to beautiful! Nice work! Bet it’s even more fun than it looks 🤙🏼
Thanks!
Seriously , you’re flow core welding the pipes together ?!, I love it. Carry on.
yes its dope, but being a welder, this hurts my eyes..
Had a smile at the end of it all, made me feel like it was my bike too! 👌🏻
Great job Doc!
You look like you've done this a hundred times. MAD MAX is the best ! You did a great job !!!
That tear down looked so intimidating. So many parts ! I have done minor work on my bikes, like change the ignition, etc.
You have a great skill set. It was extremely interesting to watch and I hope there are more. Thank You.
@@NoBallsInWomensStalls worst skills seems much better than no skill at all. I have no idea how to weld let alone how to restore a motorbike
One of the best turbo-positioned builds
Keren habis
Amazing build, and it’s awesome to see something be made with so little tools but you need to practice with some of those welds
So little tools? Are you kidding?
He practically has an entire machine shop with fab & die.
I really dig how you use harbor freight tools, they get such a bad rep, but they work. It just cracks me up when people "have" to use the big name tools. It ain't the tools that makes the mechanic. Good build bro.
I've always admired folks who have the skills to do that kind of mechanical work... Giving me the tools to do a job like that would be like giving a deer rifle to Stevie Wonder...
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Wow, you did an outstanding job there bro. I love watching these type of videos.
That is incredible! What a great conversion of a Suzuki GS! There are some expensive pieces on there but the make it al work like clockwork. Great mechinal skills. Cant wait for another conversion.
Thanks, that being said, I don't think there's one single part on this build that cost more than $200. I think the wideband was the most expensive single part. It's so much cheaper to build a bike when you re-use original components (the turbo manifold is made mostly from the original header, and a handful of 90 degree bends, I put new rings in it and opened up the ring gap but the pistons are original, etc). I'm in the whole build for $2500, including the bike.
@@DoctorMotorcycle guess he means also the time investment, will it be yours ore does it go for sale?
@@DoctorMotorcycle that’s so insanely cheap holy crap… I really need to learn how to do this..
@@DoctorMotorcycle that’s so insanely cheap holy crap… I really need to learn how to do this..
Pure Engineering at its best 👌 Very skilled Man , love watching people like this .
This is what we need more people like you ❤️
Well done 👏
That has to be one satisfying feeling at the end.
this man don't buy parts.. he just make it..
Amazing build! Great fun to watch.
So did i.
Thank you so much for showing the tedious details. Most of these type videos show you a newly acquired vehicle, a few clips here & there, a bunch of commercials (most of us can't afford to go ad Free on all the options that are out there) & they are done. I prefer watching how things are down.
He surely knows wat he's doing.
He doesn’t even have a shielding nozzle on his mig head.
Beautiful creation..loved watching this build..maybe Youd look at making another video project talking us through so you could pass on your amazing knowledge and skill to us?thank you 🔱
Damn, I wish I had this kind of mechanical know how! That bike is beautiful!
I watch lots of motorbike build on UA-cam..
But this captures the real heart of it all.
Brilliant sounding,Groovy looking
Mean machine!!
Man turbocharges and rebuilds ancient motorcycle with 2 tic tacs and some dental floss = 8K subs
Man puts womens makeup on = 10 million subs
Your abilities are second to none, absolutely amazing build, I raise my internet drink to you sir 🥃
LOL thanks man. I'm still a young channel, only been posting for
could not agree more .. its like .. Aweseome singers .. 10 k subs .. kid opens playdoh .. 40 million subs .. wth
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@@mangaep3606 hmm im not so sure about that.
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awesome build, and looks like you are in the right area to enjoy it.
My turn. I’d love to see you do your magic on my 85 Suzuki 650 GSX the one with the in-line 32 mm Mikuni‘s
I told you this once in one of your other videos. Sweet ride and well done. I like it. But... It's not a Honda. That's just me. LOL... I tweaked Honds way back in the late 70s. I started to turbo a 1972 Honda CB 350. But I could not source a turbo that was appropriate. It was the 70s after all. Right? I miss those days. Life was fun and interesting back then. I understand the fun you are having, doing all this stuff. Enjoy it while can. It doesn't last forever. You brought back a lot of wonderful memories. Thanks and Peace, Love, and Groovy Colors.
Really impressed of your skills and the finished bike. Loved it!
Sick restomod, loving your content bro.
I like how you used on basic tools.
I did a few builds many years ago. Now I can just live vicariously through your channel. It really makes me miss my motorcycles to watch you. They're used to be an endless supply of old Japanese motorcycles. That's probably not the case anymore. I can think of so many older mid seventies to mid-80s motorcycles that you would have a blast with.
This is a crazy thing, well done.
turbo charged GS400!!! *woot woot*!
*gets on, feels like a GS550*. lol
That's a great build mate!
I wish I had your skills and knowledge.
I wish we had these kinds of discarded bikes around..
I'm glad you timelapsed the foam cutting. That always makes my skin crawl.
I feel pretty good when I change the oil, plugs, and pads. Then I watch this video in full. Yup I'm never going to be a mechanic.
Heh heh, you are still doing more wrenching than half the people who own bikes! I used to be amazed when someone would say" that's a 10mm bolt" & be correct . How'd he know that?
I really like what you're doing, great, keep it up!
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Very very awesome and sick! Nice work. I would have cleaned those weldings though.
At 19 minutes in I had to pause and write a comment. I am so absolutely inspired by this I'm putting my shoes on as we speak to go out in the garage and start finishing projects and going for it and just beautiful man, thank you.
Magnificent, beautiful machine, all scramblers will bow there gauges to you
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I love the clean looks and overall design. Excellent in all aspects!
this is literally my dream motorcycle
Wow thank you my friend.
Made your own seat pan...I didn't see that coming! Frame around the motor, not motor in the frame...genius. I am learning. excellent vid, great editing. I enjoyed!
Seu trabalho de restauração é fantástico... parabéns....👏👏👏
"A grinder and some paint make me the welder that I ain't." AVe
Я смотрел от начала до конца и кайфовал !
Almost 20 yrs ago, i had a Suzi GS450. 1980-82 (can't remember). I was always tearing it down for fun. Took the pistons out and lightened them up about 10% from the inside, making sure to maintain balance. I threw in some GS500 cams which made a difference. Drilled holes through the cylinder fins (making sure I was actually increasing surface area - too big a hole and you reduce it). had the head ported and polished and valve seats lapped, remade a lot of fasteners out of titanium and aluminum. I was in college and my dad had a lathe and end mill. I loved that bike. I ended up revving the piss out of it and blew a conrod bearing.
I was always confused about the choice to use a 530 chain. Way overkill and heavy.
Anyway, I enjoyed your video, all the little bits and bobs "under the hood" were mostly familiar.
That was freaking cool as hell!!
Kids:- I want new bike..
Legends :- Common let's build our own😂😂😂😂
Great build mate! Love it.
Sweet bike!! Man, you really know how to take that apart and put it back together again. "All the king's horses and all king's men... couldn't put Humpty together again." But I think you could have!!
Really enjoyed watching this. I appreciate that you're not a professional welder but you still managed to fabricate all the custom parts you needed. I would love to have the same skills and equipment to try something similar.
Question: were you not tempted to get it professionally powder coated after you'd stripped it down? I can tell you've spent a lot of time and presumably $$$ on the bike so why not spend a bit more on a really durable finish?
I don't even have $2,500 into the whole build, including the cost of all the parts. That's including changing carb setups 3x and 2 different turbo's to get it to work.
Powdercoating IMO is prohibitively expensive for me. Unless a customer requests it I don't think I'll ever use it. I can appreciate how much more durable it is, but I also have to wait on the shop to get the work done, and who know's when they'll get it back to me, ya know? Just a heads up, I'm no longer using rattle cans to paint, I bought a compressor and switched to HVLP + House of Kolor.
Thanks for commenting, not trying to get into a PC vs. Spray paint argument lol, just giving you my take.
great job! handsome mot! detailed video.
Awesome build! Looks and sounds great. Must be fun to ride!
Reading the title Turbo GS 400 reminded me of a line I love from the movie Christine. The old man who owns the junkyard looks at the beaten 58 Plymouth shakes his head and says "you can't polish a turd." I often think of that when I see certain cars on the road, usually a Chevy Cavalier with a racing stripe and a fart can exhaust to accentuate the generally dilapidated condition. I also am not a huge fan of the bobber craze which has butchered so many bikes, often classics that were in damn good shape. I see you start with donors which are not pristine so I allow some forgiveness as you cannot do much damage, and I will watch your video for 2 minutes.
33 minutes later I admit I did not shut it off. I admire your technical knowledge and engineering skills and even artistry. Very good fit and finish on the end product. Maybe I should not be such a gearhead snob when I see some guy I think has made a mess of a bike and it does not match my tastes. I am sure it took you a number of years and builds to learn all that you have and develop your craft, maybe they will too.
Christine became a beautiful car and your bike looks pretty damn good too. Mr Darnell and I were both wrong. Bad to the Bone.
God the patina on that tank was PERFECT
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ha I thought the exact same thing
In Germany we say "Das bekommt keinen TÜV"
Ehrenmann 😂
In Spain: Eso no pasa la ITV!
Arizona Is the wild west my German friend. I had a police officer give me a thumbs up the other day.
Te felicito por tu proyecto. La moto quedo hermosa. Sabes muchisimo de mecanica. Saludos desde Argentina
Thanks, greetings from USA!
I especially enjoyed the part where you wrap tape around electrical wires. It really got me going!
parabens pelo trabalho, que moto louca. Sempre quis fazer uma em casa.
Damn impressive skill level....
Проделана отличная работа. Хлопаю стоя! 🤘Думаю, что подпишусь. Интересно очень. 🙃
I have never left a comment on any video, but I had to say how much I enjoyed the videos on this build. I appreciate all of the ups and downs, as this is always the real case when doing anything like this! Keep it up!