Millyard Kawasaki Z 2300 V12 motorcycle - How its made Allen Millyard 2021-01-05 | In this video i explain how i made some of the parts for my Kawasaki Z 2300 V12 some of the problems i had and how i over come them. The video is primarily old photos and a bit of old video taken in 2005, I don't have any riding footage, but i did around 2500 miles on the V12 before retiring it to the Barber Motorsport Museum in Birmingham Alabama USA where it can be sen today along side my Kawasaki 1600 V8, 850 five and HondaV Twin. The V12 is a 24 valve double overhead cam engine with digital fuel injection and although was quite fast it also used fuel at an alarming rate. I rode it to The Isle of Man TT in 2003 and did several laps of the famous mountain circuit.
Z1 900 engine rebuild - First Start - Episode 8 Allen Millyard 2023-12-25 | In this video I start up the Z1 900 engine after its complete rebuild, and then ride the bike for the first time. The engine has a flat spot midrange feeling like its week on the needle so I remove the needles and raise them one groove to richen the mixture a little bit. The second test ride is much better, the flat spot has gone and its now covered 53 miles and is running perfect with no oil leaks. Thanks for watching best regardsAllen
Kawasaki Z1 900 engine rebuild Episode 7 - Carb adjusting tool Allen Millyard 2023-12-12 | in this video I show how I made my carburettor adjusting tool from scraps of material with a relatively simple method to allow easy synchronisation of carbs the have an 8mm locking nut and flat head screw as fitted to many motorcycles.Best RegardsAllen
Kawasaki Z1 900 engine rebuild - Episode 6 Allen Millyard 2023-11-28 | In this video I am assembling the bank of four carbs for my Kawasaki Z1 900
Kawasaki Z1 900 engine rebuild - Episode 5 Allen Millyard 2023-11-18 | In this video I will be stripping down the carbs for my 1974 Kawasaki Z1, cleaning all the components ready for reassembly. The screws and steel parts are sent to my friend Gavin at E Williams electroplate in Alresford nr Winchester for zinc plating. Hope you find it interestingbest regardsAllen
Kawasaki Z1B 900 engine rebuild - Episode 4 Allen Millyard 2023-11-08 | In this video im fitting the cylinder head setting the cam timing, checking valve clearances and ignition timing. Then completing the bottom end assembly with the engine back in the frame. We also find a poorly hedgehog and take it to Oxfordshire Wildlife Rescue where it will be returned to good health all being well, hope you enjoy the video best regardsAllen
Kawasaki Z1B 900 engine rebuild - Episode 3 Allen Millyard 2023-10-18 | In this video im reassembling the Kawasaki Z1 900 bottom end and fitting the pistons and barrels. I have left off the starter motor and alternator for the time being to reduce weight of then engine to make it lighter to lift back into the frame. The weather was a bit wet and windy so I was in the garage for the length of the length of this video, so there is no wildlife interludes this time, but they will return. I hope you find the video interesting. Best regardsAllen
Kawasaki Z1B 900 engine rebuild - Episode 2 Allen Millyard 2023-10-11 | Episode 2 - In this episode I start the rebuild of my Kawasaki Z1B 900 engine building up the cylinder head and barrels. My aim was to clean, recondition and use as many original parts as possible if they are within service limit. This engine started and ran really well with no nasty noises before being stripped, but was cosmetically corroded with rusty screws etc from around 40 years in storage.
Kawasaki Z1B 900 engine repairs - Episode 1 Allen Millyard 2023-09-27 | In this series of video's I will be stripping down and rebuilding a Kawasaki Z1B 900 engine, showing typical faults and wear, and what I do to repair it. This engine was made in 1974 and has played dormant for many years. I did start the engine 2 years ago and it ran really well on a test bed - see the first start video in the Kawasaki Z1B 900 repairs playlist
Millyard Viper V10 safety checks, and two up land speed attempt Allen Millyard 2023-08-05 | In this video I carry out some of the safety checks on my viper v10 prior to taking it to Elvington runway in Yorkshire UK to attempt to break the current Guinness world record for riding a motorcycle two up (currently 181.426 mph) My passenger was TV personality and friend Henry Cole, and it was filmed for an episode of the Motorbike Show, the whole footage from Elvington can be seen in series 12 episode 5 on ITVx catchup. Thank you to Henry Cole for being a great sport going on the back of the Viper and for letting me use some of the Elvington footage in my video, Trevor Duckworth and his Straightliners team for putting on the UKITA records week at Elvington and Becci Ellis Photography for the photos and advise hope you enjoy it as much as we did Allen
Millyard Kawasaki H2 1000 four cylinder Allen Millyard 2023-07-04 | This is one of my early Kawasaki H2 1000 fours that I made in 2003. The bike has been in a friends collection for the last 20 years and during this time has covered only 71 miles. I had the bike back for a few days to recommission it and take it out for a gentle ride as it's still running in. Short shifting through the gears its surprising how reaches legal speeds making it fun to ride upto 3000 rpm. After the usual carburettor clean, new voltage regulator, sorting out a squeaky speedo and some air in the tyres it rode really nice. Tracey was out shoe shopping so sadly no cupcakes this time Hope you enjoy the videoBest regardsAllen
Twin disc conversion - Kawasaki S1 550 four Allen Millyard 2023-03-31 | This video shows how I upgraded the front brake of my Kawasaki S1 550 four cylinder from its original single disc to twin disc retaining a factory look.The S Series Kawasaki triples did not have calliper mounting lugs on the left hand fork like the H Series bikes so I convert the left hand fork slider to fit on the right with the calliper mounts pointing forward and repositioned mudguard mounting lugs.Hope you enjoy the video regardsAllen
Kawasaki KDX200A engine rebuild - episode 2 Allen Millyard 2023-02-19 | After sourcing new parts im now ready to to reassemble my Kawasaki KDX200A engine, put it back in the bike and started it up for the first time. This is a 40 year old enduro bike and spares are becoming very scarce so I had to use patten parts where I could find them and accept some parts may be near there service life dimensions. I am continuing to look out for parts like a NOS piston to replace at a later date if one turns up. The video captures the essence of rebuilding an engine and not necessarily a step by step definative guide.Hope you enjoy watchingbest RegardsAllen Millyard
Kawasaki KDX200A engine repairs - Episode 1 Allen Millyard 2023-02-12 | Welcome to episode 1 of my Kawasaki KDX200A engine repairs, I restored this bike 16 years ago and I have noticed recently that it has started to smoke quite a lot and decided to remove the engine strip it down to investigate what's wrong. I suspect the crank seals but find out it a lot more than a pair of seals causing the problem.Thanks for watching I hope you find it interesting regardsAllen Millyard
How its Made - Carburettor mixture screw adjuster Honda ST1100 Allen Millyard 2023-01-26 | In this video I show how I made a simple flexible screwdriver to adjust the mixture screws on my Honda ST1100 pan European. The mixture screws can not be accessed with a conventional straight screwdriver.regardsAllen Millyard
Honda ST1100 Repairs - Refitting the engine - Episode 5 Allen Millyard 2023-01-22 | In this video I refit the engine back into the frame, start the engine for the first time then take it for a spin around the block without its fairing fitted to test ride the bike. All the work has paid off because the 4th gear whine has gone and the big ends are now silent with no knocking. the bike feels more responsive and an annoying vibration at 3000 rpm has also gone.This video is not intended to be an instructional step by step but more an idea what's involved and how I do things in my small garage.Hope you enjoy the videoBest regardsAllen Millyard
Honda ST1100 Pan European repairs - Engine reassembly Episode 4 Allen Millyard 2023-01-14 | This is episode 4 of my Pan European repairs series. In this episode I am continuing with the rebuild of the V4 engine after arrival of a pair of brown spec shell bearings, seals and gaskets. This is not a step by step instructional video showing every single stage but more of an appreciation of what's involved in an engine rebuild and problems encountered. The crankcase sealant I used was Permatex Ultra Grey. hope you enjoy the video regardsAllen Millyard
Honda ST1100 Pan European repairs - Starter Motor - Episode 3 Allen Millyard 2023-01-04 | The red ST1100 is stripped and while I was waiting for replacement parts to arrive, especially the 2 brown big end bearing shells, there's not much more I can do regarding the engine assembly. I decided to have a look inside the starter motor and check for wear, the bronze bearings can dry out causing squeaks which is a problem I have on my green ST1100 and its easier to have a look now while the bike is in bits. Tracey was out shopping so there is no baking this time, and the hedgehogs didn't visit so a pair of starlings were happy to step in.Best RegardsAllen Millyard
Honda ST1100 Pan European - the engine rebuild commences - Episode 2 Allen Millyard 2023-01-01 | Episode 2In this episode I continue to strip the engine from my red ST1100Y removing the crankshaft for checking over and measurement. then start the re assembly of the engine and rebuild the gearbox. see episode 1 for details of why I decided to strip the engine and what problems I was experiancing. This series are not intended to be step by step instructional videos covering every detail but more of a flavour of what goes into a full strip and rebuild with the usual interludes in the kitchen and garden. Thanks for watching regardsAllen Millyard
Honda ST1100 Pan European engine removal and strip Allen Millyard 2022-12-25 | Episode 1 This is a different video for me to produce, the bike in question is totally standard and original ST1100 pan European. The engine has a slight knock that I could feel and hear as I loaded the engine while the bike was stationary. Its not the usual clutch rattle so I decided to strip the engine and have a look inside. The bike has 17k miles on it so it will be interesting to find out what the fault might be.In this episode I remove the engine and strip it down to the crankshaft inspecting parts as I go. I hope you enjoy the video and find it interesting.This series is not intended to be step by step instructional videos covering every detail, but more of a flavour of what goes into a full strip and rebuild with the usual interludes in the kitchen and garden. Thanks for watching best regards - Allen Millyard
Kawasaki S1 550 four Episode 11 Allen Millyard 2022-10-27 | This is the final episode in the series. The bike is finished and running well and I've covered 200 mies so far running in the engine. Hope you enjoyed the series although it doesn't cover every aspect of the build it gives a flavour of how I make my bikes.
Kawasaki S1 550 four cylinder assembly - Episode 9 Allen Millyard 2022-05-28 | This is episode 9 of a series of videos detailing how I made my Kawasaki S1 550cc four cylinder two stroke. In this episode the frame is back from being painted and bright zinc parts are replated so I can start the assembly of the frame and then fit the four cylinder engine, making up spacers and making special bolts as I go.
Millyard Viper V10 motorcycle - Maintenance and test ride Allen Millyard 2022-04-01 | I finished making my Millyard Viper V10 in 2009 and have since ridden it over 9000 miles and over 200 miles per hour. Due to covid restrictions I only rode it once last year (2021) so I decided to give it a thorough check over before riding it to get an MOT test and then go for a longer ride. I hope you enjoy the video and it gives you an idea what its like to ride, and to hear the engine running under a bit of load. The transmission is a single speed bevel box, Obviously I had to stay within local speed limits and ride with care. Best regards Allen
Kawasaki S1 550 four cylinder Frame repairs - Episode 8 Allen Millyard 2022-03-17 | In this video I find an old frame for my Kawasaki S1 550 four cylinder engine, it has seen better days but is repairable. It is a bit rusty in places because it's from a UK bike and has seen many salty winter rides in its life time and the original Kawasaki frame paint didn't seem to last well. Its been stored outside for a few years but with a little effort it will be restored to better than original condition with a coat of 2 pac epoxy gloss black paint finish. The four cylinder engine fits into the stock frame with new mounting bolts and a few new spacers. I used 1mm thick slitting wheels and 120 grit flapper wheels on my angle grinder to repair sections of the frame. Im sorry if I sound a bit different at times I was suffering a bit with a cold ash the time, but am better now. Hope you enjoy the video, Best regards Allen
Kawasaki S1 550 four cylinder first start, ignition timing and carbs. Episode 7 Allen Millyard 2022-02-02 | In this video im finishing off my 1974 Kawasaki S1 550cc four cylinder engine build making the stator plate to fit 4 sets of contact breaker points and setting the ignition timing. Stripping, cleaning, repairing and fitting the carbs then fitting a set of Delkevic H2C chrome header pipes. I then take it to my friend Henry Cole's farm in the Cotswolds where there is no issues with making a bit of noise. It was a bit loud at times, but the engine started pretty easily and runs really well considering its on open carbs and headers. I will be fitting it into bike in the near future and will post a few videos as it progresses. Thank you for watching, I hope you enjoy it. In the video I used clock cleaning solution for the brass bits and alloy wheel cleaning solution for the aluminium parts which is easily available at online auction sites. The alloy wheel cleaners vary in strength so check first with a spare part to ensure the finish is what you expect, the final finish depends on the make up of the alloy parts. My solutions are 5yrs + old so are quite dilute by now. I like to make my engines and bikes at home in my garage and shed using the tools and equipment I have to hand and working with hand tools rather than sending parts out to be made or machined.
Honda SS50 engine strip down, rebuild and start Allen Millyard 2022-01-15 | In this video I strip down and rebuild a 1974 HONDA SS50 4 speed engine showing the problems I found and how I fixed them.
Kawasaki S1 four cylinder top end build and cylinder rebore - How its made - Episode 6 Allen Millyard 2022-01-03 | In this video im putting together the top end of my Kawasaki S1 550cc four cylinder engine and showing how I re-bore the cylinders using my mini bore cylinder boring machine to fit over size pistons.
Millyard Kawasaki S1 Four Cylinder - Bottom End Build- Episode 5 Allen Millyard 2021-12-25 | In this video I will be putting together the bottom end of my Kawasaki S1 550cc four cylinder two stroke engine. Please also watch the four previous videos to see how I made the crankcases, crankshaft and other modifications to convert a Kawasaki S1 250 triple engine into a 550 cc four cylinder engine they are all in the playlist titled Kawasaki S1 550 four cylinder. In the next video I will showing how I rebored the cylinders fitted new oversize pistons and assembled the top end. Hope you enjoy the VideoBest regardsAllen Millyard
Engine casing and gear shaft - How its Made - Episode 4 - Kawasaki Millyard S1 four cylinder Allen Millyard 2021-12-17 | In this video I show how I extend the gear change shaft and sprocket cover for my Kawasaki S1 Four Cylinder engine. When I was rummaging for the parts to assemble the bottom end for the next episode I realised that I hadn't modified the gear change lever so this is an extra episode . Best regardsAllen
Millyard Kawasaki S1 Four Cylinder Transmission - How its Made - Episode 3 Allen Millyard 2021-12-12 | In this video I am making the gearbox output shaft out rigger support bearing and extended sprocket for my four cylinder Kawasaki S1 550cc engine. This modification allows the engine to be re positioned centrally in the frame and for the chain to line up with the front and rear sprocket. Hope you enjoy the videobest regardsAllen
Millyard Kawasaki S1 Four Cylinder Crankshaft - How its Made - Episode 2 Allen Millyard 2021-12-05 | In this video I show you how I made a four cylinder pressed up crankshaft with a 90 degree 1 - 4 - 2 - 3 firing interval. This crankshaft is for my 550cc four cylinder engine that is based on the Kawasaki S1 250 triple engine. Tracey bakes some Christmas cup cakes and our friendly squirrel pays a visit at the end. My old automaton "Charlie Weaver" keeps an obligatory eye on me in between tipples. Hope you enjoy the videoregardsAllen
Millyard Kawasaki S1 Four Cylinder Crankcases - How Its Made - Episode 1 Allen Millyard 2021-11-28 | In this video I show how I converted a pair of kawasaki S1 250 crankcases from 3 cylinder to four cylinder and fitted Kawasaki S3 400 barrels making the engine around 550cc with +0.5mm pistons. The process is carried out in my home workshop and shed using mainly hand tools and a 1950's vintage milling machine and my TIG welder which is a 15 year old 240V, 200A, DC/AC machine, and I use 5% silicone filler wire for welding cast aluminium. Tracey cooks some Oatmeal Cookies and Charlie Weaver helps in a supervisory capacity, in between his tipples of coarse! This video was filmed and edited using my iPhone 11 Pro. Hope you enjoy the video Best RegardsAllen
Kawasaki Z1 Super six clutch and a weekend at Goodwood revival Allen Millyard 2021-10-22 | In this video I have a look at the clutch on my red kawasaki super six. Now that the bike has done over 1000 miles ive been exploring there power a bit and noticed that the clutch would slip slightly when the power came in in top gear. After replacing the clutch plates and fitting HD springs. I then take it out for a 50 mile ride to test the clutch and it now works just perfect. Ive been really busy lately with work and events so when I was invited to attend the Goodwood Revival I thought I would be nice my experience at Goodwood in this video to show a flavour of the event. Tracey cooks some more cherry cupcakes and a few of the wild life regulars also make an appearance. Thanks to my son Sam for the on bike footage of our impromptu lap of the track at Goodwood filmed on his phone one handed while hanging on to the pillion seat of my five litre Flying Millyard V Twin, please excuse the bit of wind noise, we didn't have my GoPro with us, but it shows the flow of the circuit a bit. I hope you enjoy this videobest regardsAllen Millyard
How its made - Alloy tank, fairing and seat hump - RC374 episode 7 Allen Millyard 2021-08-30 | In this video I show how I hand made the aluminium fairing, seat hump and tank for my RC374 Honda 6 replica. I didn't have any video footage of the original build in 2017 so I recreated a half size upper fairing section and seat hump showing the methods I used and tools needed, also featuring a bit of Traceys cooking and garden wildlife. Hope you enjoy the video. Best regards Allen Millyard
Millyard RC374 Honda six replica - Episode 6 Allen Millyard 2021-08-12 | In this video I am getting the RC374 ready for a track demo (short carpark track) at the Sammy miller motorcycle museum in the New Forrest UK. I remove the fairing to clean the clutch plates and show how I made the aluminium and Titanium fairing screws and a little look around behind the fairing. There is a short running clip at the end in first gear but hopefully its gives an idea of its sound Thanks to Tracey, and Matt (www.altomedia.co.uk) for the riding clips.
Millyard Kawasaki H2A 1000 four cylinder - Maintanence tips and ride Allen Millyard 2021-07-04 | In this video im talking about a 1973 Kawasaki H2A 1000 four cylinder that I made in 2016. The engine produces 120 bhp and the bike is exciting to ride but is always trying to go faster than you should be! The engine was originally a 750cc triple which I re engineered into a 4 cylinder by adding one extra cylinder top the left hand side. The video has its usual wildlife and cooking interludes where Tracey is making cakes, and is looking after the hedgehogs and birds. Hope you enjoy this video and if you could subscribe that would be brilliant, to help me achieve my next YouTube milestone.
Millyard RC374 Honda six replica - episode 5 How I made the exhausts and a few other parts. Allen Millyard 2021-06-26 | In this video I I give a walk around tour of the finished bike and talk about how I made the exhausts and a few other parts. Tracey is busy in the kitchen and the birds and hedgehog makes an appearance. Hope you enjoy it, I have a lot of fun making my videos.
Millyard - Honda SS100 V Twins, riding, maintenance and tips Allen Millyard 2021-06-06 | In this video I will be riding my 2nd and 3rd 99cc Honda SS100 V Twin's talk a little about how i made them, and carry out some basic maintenance with my usual wildlife and cooking and other interludes. My first SS100 is in the Barber Museum Birmingham Alabama USA and my third SS100 is in the Sammy miller Museum in the New Forrest UK
Millyard Kawasaki Z1B Six Cylinder - First start, Ride, Carburettor Fettle and Tips Allen Millyard 2021-05-09 | In this video I start up my red Kawasaki Z1 super six, take it for a test ride and strip and clean the carbs to sort out a few issues.
Triumph 750 twin transmission modification - Gladstone No1 Allen Millyard 2021-04-18 | In this video I have a look at the transmission on a Gladstone No1 that is fitted with a late 70,s Triumph TR7 twin cylinder engine. The overall gear ratio needed to be higher to fully utilise the torque of then engine for a relaxed cruising speed of 60 mph. Thank you to all those who have liked and subscribed to my channel, it's amazing to read all the comments that you post. Official Gladstone Motorcycles merch is available to purchase at www.gladstonemotorcycles.com
Millyard Kawasaki Z1 Super Six - Test Ride with a 5 cylinder two stroke Allen Millyard 2021-04-03 | In this video Im riding my Kawasaki Z1 Super Six for a 50 mile round trip to Coombe Hill. On the way I meet up with my son Sam who is riding his Kawasaki S3 666 five cylinder that I made for him in 2016. Its really nice to get out one the bikes after the coronavirus lock down and enjoy the spring sunshine, and dry dusty roads. Hope you enjoy the sound of the engines. Thanks for watching
Millyard RC374 Honda six replica - Episode 4 - How its made Allen Millyard 2021-03-15 | In this video I show some details of how I made the frame, for my RC 374 six cylinder, Honda RC174 replica, then built it up into a rolling chassis and fitted the engine. I also show how I made the gear lever from 6082T6 aluminium plate, including forming the internal spline so it will slide onto the gear change shaft. A lot of the footage originates from still photos taken when I was making the RC374 in 2017. The photos were not taken with video production in mind, but hopefully they show sufficient detail.
Millyard RC374 Honda six replica - Episode 3 - How its made Allen Millyard 2021-02-28 | In this video I show how I completed the engine build of my RC374, the first bench test, then how I made the wheel hubs, brakes, forks and swinging arm and build up the front and rear sub assemblies. I didn't take many pics during the engine assembly in 2017 because I was absorbed in the process and simply forgot!
First start in 40 years - Kawasaki Z1B 900 engine Allen Millyard 2021-02-21 | I this video I start a 1974 Kawasaki Z1B 900 out of the bike and for the first time in over 40 years. I go through some basic checks and rig up the engine for starting out of the bike. There was no evidence that this engine had ever been apart since assembled in Japan at the Kawasaki factory in 1974. I take it over to my mate Henrys farm to run it up and give it a proper rev up.
Millyard RC374 Honda six replica - Episode 2 - How its made Allen Millyard 2021-02-13 | This is episode 2 of my RC374 six cylinder (1967 Honda RC174 replica) build. In this episode I explain how I made and assembled the pressed up roller bearing crankshaft, fitting it in the crankcases and dropping on the barrels and pistons. I do all work in my garage and shed at home using my basic hand tools and vintage machinery.
Millyard RC374 Honda six replica - Episode 1 - How its made Allen Millyard 2021-02-07 | In this video (Episode 1) I will be explaining how i modified a pair of Yamaha FZR250RR crankcases, barrels and heads from four cylinder to six cylinder increasing the displacement to 374cc and naming it the RC374. I also talk about how I converted the standard wet clutch to a dry clutch. My aim was to make a 1967 Honda RC174 (298cc) replica that looks and sounds like the real thing. I made the whole bike in 2018.
Millyard Kawasaki Z1 Super Six exhausts - How its made Allen Millyard 2021-01-23 | In this video I explain how i mage the 6 into 4 exhaust system for my KawasakiZ1 Super Six. I bought a new Z1B system from Z1 Parts in California and a couple of headers from the original bike that were re-chromed. The collector boxes are made from 304 stainless 1.5mm sheet and 1.5mm wall thickness tube. The rear silencers are totally stock apart from modified baffles.
Millyard Kawasaki Z1 1600 V8 motorcycle - How its made Allen Millyard 2020-12-25 | In this video I explain how i made my Kawasaki Z1 1600 V8 using period photographs from 2001 and a few video clips including a few new clips made especially for this video. I have searched, but only have one very short clip of it running that was taken at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show at Stafford in the UK. I rode the V8 around 3000 miles including trips to the Isle of Man TT, and rode it to many bike shows and events during the summer. The V8 is now on display at the Barber Vintage Motorsport museum in Birmingham Alabama USA.
Kawasaki Z1 Super Six wheels - How its made Allen Millyard 2020-12-18 | In this video I build the front and rear wheels for my Kawasaki Z1 Super Six, lacing up the spokes and truing the rims and fitting the tyres. I also go for a spin on my 1967 Yamaha YL1. The wheels i build in this video are from a Kawasaki Z1 and have 40 spokes, with a standard 3 cross configuration and a the rims are central to the hubs with no offset. The spokes are re-plated and from the original Kawasaki wheel.Charlie Weaver was an American actor who played in numerous TV shows.
Millyard Kawasaki S3 500 Twin cylinder two stroke Allen Millyard 2020-12-06 | In this video i talk about my 1974 Kawasaki S3 500 twin and explain how i made the engine, followed by a cold winters day ride out to hear the engine, it is a bit loud at times.
