@@randylucas2458 source of the problems is the chaotic English craftsmanship that time. I remember English produced cars from the late '80s with the front windscreen never glued to the car. The quality that time was horrible... And the V8 that Allen works on is a example of that time... If the British industry had adopted the Japanese quality standards (and pay their workers), there would be still British industry....
@@jinnygaatjenietaan306 I don't think you can blame British industry for a handmade motorcycle you could probably blame the large amounts of cocaine champagne and whiskey
@@randylucas2458 Maybe you are right, but management who thinks that they can shortcut the solutions normally has this as a result. Like the alternator in this case, looks for me, the financial man saw a cheaper solution and don't understand that a straight toothing is different from an angled toothing. I have seen many of this kind of problems in my life. But, that's my experience.. (Btw, English is not my native language, so sorry for some errors, native is Dutch)
It's always easy to criticise a previous owner's work. Keep that in mind when doing your own repairs, and when looking at someone else's. Often people were just doing the best with the materials and equipement they had, the budget they had (and ALL of us are working to a budget), and the skills they had. We're all learners, for life.
@@mikef.1000 Also in engineering there is a big difference between a prototype and a production model. Prototypes are often built under immense time pressure to check fit and function or to perform a short term demonstration. If Norton's engineers had got the chance to build a second and third prototype they would have produced something much better.
I agree 👍 He needs his own television channel covering basic engineering techniques up to and including how to make a concentric propeller shaft for an aircraft carrier
The fact that you could diagnose an improperly shaped cam plate for the selector mechanism is mindblowing to me. To say nothing of all your other wizardry. Thanks for these videos!
The weird thing is - the entire gearbox is an OEM Suzuki item, the selector design being familiar to anyone who's ever worked on GSXR's or RG's......so why didn't they just use the suzuki cam plate?
I'm going to go vote for Milliards channel as nothing short of "Perfect", since theres no digression/distraction/add-ons/sponsors or due-dads. He simply tells something as it is.
As a guy who also spends hours cleaning,grinding, fitting, polishing, welding, repairing, etc., it's a pleasure to watch someone else work.. especially a wizard. Best to all
Just started watching this series of videos. I was involved in the design and production of the Radical V8 which used Hayabusa heads. You remind me very much of our design engineer Nick Walford who still works for them part time. I've been retired from Radical for a dozen years now and find your videos most therapeutic. Starting Radical Sportscars and designing their early cars using ZZR1100 Kawasaki and then Suzuki Hayabusa engines were exciting times. Keep them coming
The difference between a competent engineer and an artist is love. You can just tell this engine is going to run lovely, and it will do that for Allen because he had the sensitivity to detect and alleviate its distresses.
I tried to explain to my wife about my enjoyment of watching your videos, the cake baking and the wild life in your garden and the ticking clock. It just goes over her head. Nice to see your English made measuring tools, reminds me when I used to be a toolmaker many a year ago.
It's almost like that engine was a college project. Who would have thought that a major company of the time would have 'Yeee Harrred', cobbled & thrown an engine together. Mr Millard to the rescue with a comprehensive set of tools from a penknife to a battery drill with a soft brush in. Hero!👍🏼👌🏼
What I like most is Alan comes across as this mild mandered Chap who just happens to hand build things like a 8.0L V10 Viper engined bike that he then rides at over 200mph.
“Now that I’ve had a cup of tea and some of Tracy’s scones. I’ll go smash a world record of some sort on one of my home made monster creations!……After coming home with the world’s fastest two wheeled rocket sled, I’m well chuffed. Oh. The hedgehogs are out and about again tonight!” 😂👍
@@evelynsutton4411 both a blessing and a shame! A blessing because we have Allen. A shame there is no one else like Allen. The world is definitely better for him being here. 👍
I can't wait for episode 6. Allen's movies are better than studio cinema movies. They are entertaining, informative, and just fun to watch. Great real life skills. Very rare.
Trying to be kind to Norton's engineers, it was probably put together as a prototype under immense time pressure to have something working for a short term demo while the company was falling apart.
thank you so much for the videos. Not only are they very educational, but the clock ticking in the background is very relaxing; for some reason it reminds me of a nice Autumn Sunday afternoon
@@AllenMillyard I do understand, and we all really appreciate what you do, if 15 minutes is all we can have then 15 minutes it is.. Everyone clearly loves your work, your engineering skills and narrating are nowhere else to be found on youtube... Always looking for the next episode 🙂 ...Thanks Allen (and thanks for replying).
Besides Allen and I both being motorbike enthusiasts, one thing we both have in common is the 4 colour BIC pen. I have one too. I also have a hacksaw, but that is another story.
I was just writing this when your PS came up about your clock. I so agree that the mechanical tick tock is soothing, so I will replace my electrical one with a proper clock.
Yes. All those were great too. I'm in the middle of trying to get the barrels off of my 52 year old GT750 (with home made pulling plate). I wish Allen was here to help!!
That was the shortest 17 minutes ever. Like most people, I can't wait to get going with this one. Mr. Millard, as an Aircraft Mechanic of 25 years i can say that you make it all look way too easy.
Nice to see you again, Alan. It was quite shocking to see how much debris was hiding behind those liners? I can’t wait to see you’re riding this beautiful bike 😊
It amazes me how one self-taught individual can have so much engineering knowledge stored in a human brain. No digital verniers or dti's here! Proper job!
In Ancient Greece, Allen would have fitted in well with Archimedes and his mates, designing never before seen wondrous machines and mechanics. Never forget, any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Allen is a magician!!!
Gear index plunger. The one on my suzuki gs750 has a roller on it, but the spring snapped and it flipped over into the first gear cogs. It's taking some doing to correct that mess. Great video as always Allen! I recommend you to all my students interested in mechanics!
Love watching Allen at work reminds me of when I was an apprentice mechanic,watching my Journeyman strpping truck engines & gearboxes , It was so interesting & I tip my hat to Allen for being the master craftsman he is,Here's to you Allen
I'm waiting for the government to provide a huge arena where we can watch things live ,smell and taste Mrs Millyards cooking thus bringing peace and contentment to our lives . Honestly the best thing on RU-vid, been on the spanners myself for over 40 years and feel like an apprentice when I watch ! I love the cutaways to wildlife , old clocks and other memorabilia , such a talent and pleasure to watch .
Spot on.... I have a 1993 KLX650C supermoto project in my garage. My plan was to build one bike out of three neglected old barn finds. Two of which had been pulled apart before been shoved into a couple of dozen way too hard baskets.... I figured a single cylinder project would be within my amateur mechanic DIY skill level. I now think the 93 KLX650 was perhaps a few years ahead of its time but could definitely have been designed to be a whole lot easier to work on. Or maybe it's my much less capable 64 year old brain? 🤔🤣 It's fascinating to watch such a patient knowledgeable perfectionist at work. And no wonder Norton went broke!
You, good sir, are an inspiration to machinists and builders and hobbyists everywhere! I recently rebuilt my bike but didn't touch the block or the bottom end, and watching you makes me want to do it all again but better! An absolute legend.
What a lovely set of videos, I just love watching them, and the clock ticking in the background reminds me of my old doctors surgery, oh happy days, thanks Alan.
I was shocked to see how small the v8 block is when Allen picked it up. Allen I love your videos. Also I am amazed at the expert level you are. You are off the charts. Best in the world.
I suspect Allen does know it's a collared dove. It's like when Tracey is making cakes and he'll say she's using "something like flat stick" to get the mixture off the bowl. Tracey knows it's a spatula, we all know it's a spatula, it's absurd to think Allen doesn't really know it's a spatula - but it's amusing that he chooses to precisely describes the essence of the thing instead. Love Allen's videos and his sense of humour - just perfect!
Allen is very clever and his level of motorcycling engineering is insane. I believe this man could fix anything. I could watch this channel all day. Can’t wait to see the Norton Nemesis finished👍
I’ve been watching mr Millyard for ages , I love all his stuff, the engine redesigns on his Kawasaki bikes are nothing short of legendary. As for this Norton ,I can’t wait to see it run , having seen Henry Cole wobbling around on it , I reckon it’ll rip , quality channel Alan , respect.
Excellent fabrication for the shift linkage, Allen! This engine will run and shift perfectly when you get fresh liners fitted to each piston and reinstalled in the crankcase assembly. An absolute pleasure to see in this video! Cheers from across the pond, and looking forward to the next episode! Thank you!
I just haven't got enough superlatives to describe Allan. Been watching him for years and he's still my favourite RU-vidr. Can hardly wait for the next episode.
Allen, you show that working with care and an engineering understanding without a manual is the true way to building or rebuilding anything, work smarter with care, not harder.
It said 16 min run time. 1.5 minutes it felt like. You can stick all your meditation guru's. I will Take Allen any day for those positive, calming vibes😊
Thanks Allen, I have a three foot Vienna regulator in my room, love the tick. Has anyone else noticed that hedgehogs legs have got longer, I think it’s evolution in action. Slower ones get squished on the road while the long legged ones make it and get to breed.
This project is definitely in the right hands. You just need to swat up on your bird identification, the pigeon is actually a collar dove, the black ring or "collar" round its neck gives it away 😉👍
Not only fascinating but also very calming, watching you work with the tik tok, tik tok in the background. This and 2 stroke stuffing, my 2 favourite channels. Keep up the good work Allen.
Anyone else get nostaligia over the old ticking clocks in his videos? Reminds me of being a kid w/o noise of internet media ppl, just lil world simple problems to solve Man Norton really needed you setting this thing up
Fascinating as always. Those pistons can't be the originals when you consider how fresh they look and how worn the bores are. It looks like the bike was mothballed just after they were fitted. I wonder when they were replaced and how many miles/hours that engine actually has on it 🤔
Gotta say, seeing the ST1100 and a Victorinox put a smile on my face. My '97 ST gets me to work, and my Victorinox Swiss Champ gets most tasks done at work. About to turn over 110k miles on the ST.
