Allen Millyard & friends. Norton Nemesis first start and National Motorcycle Museum Live 2024.

[@rogerbradbury9713]

All those who said the green bike is a Yamaha XJ650 are very close; it's an XJ650 rolling chassis with an XJ750 engine. I know this because it's my bike, which I've had for fifteen years. It came with that engine which fitted straight in as the 650 and 750 engines are very similar. There are various other mods to make the bike more practical and reliable, too, like the headlight which works well. You are not the first to be puzzled! 😊

[@Banditmanuk]

@@rogerbradbury9713 Absolutely brilliant. The power of the Internet! It's been fun reading all the suggestions. Thanks for putting us all out of our misery. It sounds like the bike has given you brilliant service👍👍

[@rogerbradbury9713]

@@Banditmanuk It has indeed given me brilliant service.

[@stevec-b6214]

I would like to show you my 81 xj650, which I have restored/modified. I will see if I can get in touch if you are interested.

[@phil4986]

Allen Millyard is a national treasure and deserves protection as a national treasure. That guy is a one of a kind in seven billion human beings person. Unreal skill.And a super mellow dude.

[@Banditmanuk]

@@phil4986 I've met him a few times now. He's a lovely guy and deserves all the plaudits 👍👍👍

[@harvne123]

The most amazing things on the day was, Allen Millyard, what a legend, after the hour on stage, they went off and he then came back in the lunch break and was there with a screwdriver fine tuning it, fired it up several more times and was happily answering questions about it, he could have just done his hour and been sitting in the VIP area eating his lunch but no he was back out tinkering, big respect to the man, plus I saw Guy arrive in a beaten up old green Toyota RAV4, there's no fame going to their heads that's for sure, they are all very genuine decent people Including Henry

[@Banditmanuk]

Allen is an absolute national treasure. What a talent. I agree with everything you say. Thanks for watching

[@flatcapcaferacer]

After watching the vids of Allen's work on this beast I'd say it as least 200% better than it was when he got it. Thanks for bringing this vid out...Allen is always very popular. The shop tour was a great bonus.

[@Banditmanuk]

@@flatcapcaferacer Allen is one of our country's great bike builders and engineers. His KZbin channel deserves all its success. Garage engineering and cake making at its best

[@mrsmith4662]

Thanks for puting this up. I didn't visit the show this year. Great to see & hear the V8 start up. Allen Millyard is a genius.

[@Banditmanuk]

@mrsmith4662 Glad you enjoyed watching. We are all in awe of Allen Millyard's engineering abilities

[@gordonsuddery4635]

I think Allen Millard is an absolute genes & with out him the v8 Norton would be in the scrap bin. Looking forward to seeing it running in anger. My best wishes to you all from the Philippines ♥️💪👍😉😀😁🏁🏍️🛺🐑🇵🇭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿⭐

[@Banditmanuk]

@gordonsuddery4635 Greetings, Philippines. I'm sure your right. There's some old Men and Motors footage of the original build on KZbin. Basically they ran out of money developing it. Personally I don't think it was ever a viable design for mass production.

[@oo-dd3lk]

The sort of stuff that makes us British, and becoming increasingly rare, today. Brilliant ! Thank you for all your work, Allen Millyard.

[@Banditmanuk]

@oo-dd3lk Yes, absolutely. Allen is a national treasure. Thanks for watching

[@johnbellamy6449]

pleasant visit , havent been there since it first opened .seems a lot bigger than i remember . thanks for your good work .

[@Banditmanuk]

@johnbellamy6449 Thanks John. It's maybe worth a revisit. We think the collection there is brilliant

[@pickuo580]

I was there in 2007 on a holiday and visit The National Motormuseum with my V-Max. First motor I saw was the Norton Nemisis. Got lot`s of pictures made of many motorcycles, also of that beautiful copper bike. Been on the strip of Santa Pod and visit Truimph Factory in Hinckley where a friend of me lives and works. And rode the beautiful road in the Midlands and stopped at The Cat and the Fiddler restaurant for a snack. I`m from the Netherlands, by the way.

[@Banditmanuk]

@@pickuo580 Your English is very good. I know all those places you mention. You will find videos of us visiting most of those places on this KZbin channel. Thank you for watching

[@keithleivers4061]

Mr Milliard should have a knighthood🎉🎉

[@Banditmanuk]

@@keithleivers4061 With you on that 👍👍

[@JohnWhite-tg9wf]

thanks for sharing looked like a brilliant event

[@Banditmanuk]

It was thanks for watching

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Thanks for yet another great video. Boy the Norton sounded loud. I wouldn't like to pass judgement on Chinese bikes because I can remember when one of our mates brought a Suzuki Super 6 when we were riding our Brit bikes and we ridiculed him for buying it. The smiles left our faces when he sped away up the road from us. Given also how cheap they are in comparison to more prestigious brands I can see them becoming popular as well. Thanks again.

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks. Yes, you absolutely hit the nail on the head.

[@TheMatlockBiker]

Ey up Always love a visit there, thanks taking us along. Ive been watching @WiltshireMan’s video showing his visit to Sammy Millers. Just like the NMM, another Museum worthy of spending the day going round and going back the following day to see what missed 😂😂 Enjoying your videos and content, keep em coming Si thee

[@Banditmanuk]

@TheMatlockBiker Ey up. Funny you should mention Sammy Miller. We saw him at the Stafford Auction buying bikes. Carol & I were just today discussing going to his museum and making a long weekend of it down south. Might even message him to see if he will do an interview??? Incredibly energetic bloke considering his age.

[@TheMatlockBiker]

@@Banditmanuk He certainly is, I think Sandy said he was 94 yrs old. My younger brother lives in the New Forest. Sammy’s was one of the first places I visited when I went down to see him and his wife. I managed to catch a glimpse of him working on a bike in his workshop

[@3Phils]

The stuff of legend, and what a marvellous sound! I agree with Carol about not wanting a Gold Star.

[@Banditmanuk]

@3Phils The Norton Nemesis, it must be worthy of inclusion in one of your fantastic videos Phil. I did wonder if it might burst into flames at one point! Yes, the New Gold Star isn't tempting either of us.

[@splodge57]

Most bikes on the market don't tempt me but they're all great bikes for someone.😂

[@3Phils]

@@Banditmanuk On the topic of bursting into flames, I used to help organise conferences at the National Motorcycle Museum and once tried to arrange for a key presenter to enter the stage on a bike. The 'elf and safety was a nightmare! You couldn't start it up and it had to be completely drained of all fluids. Which is why I was a bit surprised to see this! 😅❤‍🔥

[@MrBeracah]

Thks for sharing, much appreciated

[@Banditmanuk]

@MrBeracah No problem, glad you enjoyed it

[@Merthyr-Dave]

A great video, lovely bikes

[@Banditmanuk]

@Merthyr-Dave Thanks, appreciate you saying

[@SuccessShared]

Can't really hear what they're saying - sound is too muffled. Hope this is being released as a proper production especially after all the great work Alan put into this bike

[@Banditmanuk]

@SuccessShared I doubt it will. As just a member of the audience it's almost impossible to get a good recording of their already amplified speech. I did my best as a minor independent KZbin Channel. I'm nothing to do with the production there or the museum. Hopefully we will get more Nemesis content from Allen's own brilliant KZbin channel. Thanks for watching

[@Ricky-cl5bu]

Amazing bike builder Alan

[@Banditmanuk]

@Ricky-cl5bu I've followed Allen for many years and there's a whole playlist of my vids about Allen. He's a super talented nice guy.

[@Ricky-cl5bu]

Class😊

[@sergiososa5855]

Allen Millyard geniuss it genius!!!!!!

[@Banditmanuk]

👍👍👍

[@cecilwilson5442]

Man is a genius,, and should have some recognition for it ,,☘️☘️☘️☘️👍 from northern Ireland kove is a ktm format engine,, James Hillier's doing the Dakar on one,,😊

[@Banditmanuk]

@cecilwilson5442 He certainly is. Thanks for the Kove info, it sounds like it should be a half decent machine 👍

[@kymmarshall1116]

Fantastic effort Allen . Shame about the audio.

[@alanrichardson1672]

A great video, but i want more please!

[@Banditmanuk]

@alanrichardson1672 The whole stage show was entertaining. I appreciate the sentiments 🙏 Unfortunately KZbin likes about 20 minute vids. It's well worth visiting in person if you are able to get to Birmingham UK next time its on.

[@michaellilley6725]

Thanks for taking the time to share this with us it was great to see all the bikes. I loved the little dig " Now there's a proper Norton Commando" 😂 then later we get to see the new all bling and no zing model 🙄 I hazarded a guess that the green mean mystery machine was either a Yamaha XS1100 or an XJ, I see it's a 650 frame with the 750 engine. I'm not really a Henry Cole fan, there are too many well to do drop outs who muscle their way into becoming celebrities. Seeing the look of disgust on his face when his lookalike said hello was priceless😂

[@Banditmanuk]

@michaellilley6725 The owner of the green bike has commented. I've pinned his comments to the top of the page. I've honestly been shocked at the bile levelled at Mr Cole. I've deleted loads of comments as they are just unfair and abusive. I've met him in his role as a TV producer, and he's a decent driven guy who's always working. He's had a drug fueled past, which he's been quite open about in his brilliant book. The Henry Cole lookalike always turns up at this event. I guess he's a massive fan, but I can see it might unsettle Henry

[@RichardASK]

@@Banditmanuk I've met Henry on a number of occasions and I like him. Sure he makes one cringe a little from time to time, but it's for TV and I'd give full credit to him for making bikes so visible on the TV, so I say "Well done Henry".

[@InvictaView]

​@@BanditmanukWell done for putting this. Was waiting for something on this event. Henry Cole a celebrity, in reality he's more like your next door neighbour, and he's been in the TV industry a long time. I've met all of these, more than once, here and Kempton Park ect. They're just down to earth chaps who like being in the shed more than on a stage. Great entertainment from all of them. 👍✔💯🇬🇧😉

[@stephenwilliams926]

Last of the summer wine with bikes 😮

[@StoatLoxley]

yeah and how old was the crowd?

[@Banditmanuk]

That is the sad reality these days. No young people getting into motorcycles, for lots of reasons

[@RichardASK]

@@Banditmanuk Successive Governments have made it more and more difficult to get into biking and many younger parents been brainwashed into thinking Bikes are too dangerous. Kids are just so mollycoddled today and we know what they're missing.

[@derekb2765]

No such problems starting it today! It'll be a while before I put my vid together. You guys don't hang around! 😉 Thanks for posting 😊

[@Banditmanuk]

@derekb2765 I think Allen was a little concerned. I genuinely think it was the first proper start since the little garden test. Glad it worked out for him. One of these day's we will bump into each other at an event. I enjoyed your previous video

[@derekb2765]

​@@BanditmanukI'm not surprised after the amount of work he's put into that bike. But it started on the button today! 😊 I'm sure our paths will cross eventually. Glad you enjoyed my video, hopefully as much as I'm enjoying yours 👍 Cheers 😃

[@mjs.910]

Started life as a Yamaha XJ 5 or 6 fifty maybe??? Was looking @ the wheels, how sad am i... BSA seem 2 b abit of a let down at the moment, sadly. Another crackin vid 👍🏍️😄

[@Banditmanuk]

@mjs.910 Thanks, it could be. We're not sure about BSA but they certainly look nice.

[@paultierney8867]

Great to see Maria there, shame for limited footage of the stars mixing with the public. As one other put it, was mainly Henry

[@Banditmanuk]

@paultierney8867 It's a difficult editing decision. Unfortunately, Skid and Maria hardly managed to get a word in during this first show Saturday morning. 90% of what I edited out was Henry Cole. Allen Millyard speaks very quietly and some of his stuff was just not clear enough to publish. Hope you still enjoyed the video.

[@paultierney8867]

@Banditmanuk video was great, nothing negative intended. Yes, I have also followed every video with Allen on stripdown and rebuild. Its just we rarely get to see any footage of Maria, even at the HRDC classic car races either.

[@Banditmanuk]

@@paultierney8867 I was at the classic TT in 2016 when Maria secured a podium alongside TT legend John McGuinness. 👏

[@exeterrider]

Yes Kove are Chinese....not sure if they will take off here, typical case of the bikes being pretty capable but even at the ABR show they had no demo bikes and they said I can only ride one at my nearest dealer which is in Gloucester! I'm not so sure they are going to take off. BSA have done well in many areas but have let themselves and their loyal following down. If they are not careful they will not be able to get the hole they are in and will start a slippery slope. As Carol said and I agree, the trade in market has fallen on most bikes BUT BSAs again have burnt some bridges and they don't seem to be doing anything to pull it back. As I said in my review, I like the way they ride but everything pends on the distributer, and they are not doing enough at the moment in my opinion.

[@Banditmanuk]

@exeterrider Very interesting hearing your thoughts on Kove & BSA. We liked the Royal Enfield stand and the salesman was very informative 👍

[@thechuckster1971]

Allen is a superstar! Henry wants to be a superstar so bad. But unfortunately making tea and eating biscuits are very common tasks.

[@Banditmanuk]

Henry isn't as daft as people think. He owns the production company making all sorts of TV. A shrewd business man is hiding behind the daft antics. Absolutely no doubt Allen is an amazing engineering talent

[@thechuckster1971]

@ I would never call Henry daft. He is really good at making shows about Henry getting his bike sheds full of beautiful machines and other assorted detritus. Brilliant really! I have been wondering how Allen’s rebuild of the Norton would end. It has been very popular on y tube. And that’s valuable content in Henry’s world.

[@InvictaView]

​@@BanditmanukIndeed. They're not superstars, they're just pretty normal but very clever. If more people read Henry's books they'd understand what he's about and how hard he's slogged to get this far. Allen is a bit of a one-off agreed, but there's a lot more brilliant engineers out there, past and present,, all on YT if people look.✔💯🇬🇧👍😉

[@RichardASK]

Bugger! I had intended to go to that. Anyway, you made it much better viewing, than I could have done and I just sat at home! Thanks for the mention of my old Royal Star. Regarding the Hesketh, I went to the launch of the V1000 and all I can remember about it was how bad it was. I'd either got a brand new GS1000 or GSX1100 at the time. In comparison, the engine was rough, the brakes were wooden and the gearbox nearly broke you ankle trying to change gear and it was too heavy. Can't think why it didn't sell? I do hope that very few people are suckered by these Chinese bikes. Looks are one thing, but quality, real performance and super reliability are so much more than just what you see. Look at the current problems hitting KTM? Yet another super video Rich, so thank you. You're getting quite good at this aren't you?

[@Banditmanuk]

@RichardASK Thanks Richard. We both would have preferred your Royal Star compared to the new BSA offerings. I think young Lord Hesketh had money to burn at least until he threw loads at F1. The GSX 1100 was a great engine, still is really. Wasn't the Bandit 1200 a similar engine, ultra reliable and would take a performance tune without exploding. The Chinese have a lot to prove in reliability and service back up. I won't be buying but I don't think we can dismiss them. Don't know about getting good Richard. We've certainly had some mega view numbers recently

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

I don't know if the Museum also include the Danish built: Nimbus MC? The ultimate workhorse, also for the Postal Service. The production ended in 1956 but the last being built from spares in 1959! But the Majority still excists and are taken care of! Rebuilt to be able to use unleaded fuel. And being brought to Australia. Finn. Denmark

[@Banditmanuk]

@@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 If it's not been manufactured in the UK, it won't be here. It's the National Motorcycle Museum. There open day events obviously include all manor of machines but normally just British bikes on display. Thanks for watching

[@enoz.j3506]

I love the work that Allen did on this bike,but it aint half clunky looking,for instance,the all in one front brakes,what the hell were they thinking,i dont think that frame is going to flex under power LOL

[@Banditmanuk]

@enoz.j3506 You're not the first to question the overall design of the bike. Hearing Allen chatting, I don't think he's impressed with many design aspects, including the tube type throttle. I saw he posted a picture today on his Facebook with the bodywork fitted. That's definitely improved its looks!

[@MichaelMeyerMotocyclist]

Yamaha 650cc is the green thing YICS on the valve cover dates it to 1982, shaft drive inline 4 they made it as a cruzer, ujm and a turbo version as sport touring

[@Banditmanuk]

@@MichaelMeyerMotocyclist The owner actually introduced himself in the pinned comment at the top of the page.

[@gerrybailey447]

Isn't Steve Parish also the owner of the PEN15 number plate, bit of a theme going on methinks. 😆

[@Banditmanuk]

@gerrybailey447 Yep he's into his jokes 😃. I actually saw he one man show recently, he's still a laugh but I'm sure most folks have heard of his exploits with Barry Sheen

[@Slacker1967]

What's the point in 4k video when the audio sounds like it's been produced on a 1980's cassette recorder?

[@Banditmanuk]

Sometimes I do wonder about people? The DB level is low on the recording because we were battling intermittent extremely high noise levels. These videos are put up for free, made at our own cost. Most folks, if they are not enjoying watching, just put a thumb down and click away.

[@gpzfan5272]

@@Banditmanukyou could take your own advice and ignore the negativity as well, but choose to waste your own time responding. Kudos for not deleting them like Del Bollock and TMF though.

[@rhulzinga67]

Yamaha XJ550 (the green converted 4 cilinder bike with the curved alloy wheels

[@Banditmanuk]

@rhulzinga67 Close, but the actual owner has given us the breakdown of what it actually is. I've pinned his comment to the top of the page. Thanks for watching

[@Pentode3000]

If it had a chain it was a Yamaha XJ550, the XJ 650 had a shaft drive.

[@Banditmanuk]

The actual owner has entered the comments section. It's pinned to the top of the page

[@mattbello-baamonde3314]

The Green thing is a Yamaha XJ 750

[@Banditmanuk]

@@mattbello-baamonde3314 The owner has turned up in the comments. I've pinned his reply to the top of the page

[@johndavy8801]

kove won a world championship at their first attempt in Moto3 last weekend in Spain,not bad for a New Chinese brand. And yes,the Chinese manufacturers must be taken very seriously.

[@Banditmanuk]

@johndavy8801 I know the guy who runs Peak Motorcycle KZbin channel. I know he was one of the first to get his hands on one. He did quite a bit of content on them about a year ago. Kove look a decent machine

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

We're getting the CfMoto bikes at our shop in the US. The earlier 650 and 700cc bikes based on Kawasaki are fine, but the 800 KTM engine as well as Cf's 450 twin are really quite nice and really deliver surprising performance, and the price can't be beat. I remember when I was very young "made in Japan" meant cheap crap, and for those saying the same of the Chinese now need to look back at how long it took Japan to really step up their game.

[@mowoggreen7878]

I see Cole is there trying to milk the Glory 😤

[@Banditmanuk]

@@mowoggreen7878 Perhaps, but I doubt Allen would have been asked to do the rebuild in the first place without Henry's involvement.

[@stevebme2163]

It is quite muffled, but still a great video.

[@Banditmanuk]

@stevebme2163 Don't think we were in the best position for the amplified stage audio, but we did our best as amateur KZbinrs. Thanks for watching and glad you still managed to enjoy

[@StoatLoxley]

Thunderbirds are Go.

[@tim2muntu954]

Green bike is an XJ750 Yamaha.

[@Banditmanuk]

@@tim2muntu954 very close. The owner tells us about it in the pinned comment

[@peachy3143]

Met Henry Cole couple of years ago and he’s a brilliant guy and he’s totally not like his television persona .. the eccentric act is just a act

[@Banditmanuk]

@peachy3143 I'm glad you've mentioned this. I've also met him when his production company was filming at Triumph Hinckley. Like you say, in person, he's such a nice guy. Intelligent and always working. He's given mainstream exposure to the likes of Sam and Allen, who are talented but previously only known within motorcycle circles.

[@besenwieslersepp1011]

On 10:10 we have a Yamaha Seca 750(?)

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

XJ 650

[@Banditmanuk]

The owner has introduced themselves in the pinned comment at the top of the page

[@ekspatriat]

It's not the first start after the rebuild is it?

[@Banditmanuk]

@ekspatriat clearly the films shows Allen blowing the extra silencers off in his garden but he didn't run it up properly there. The first proper running of the engine was on stage. Allen himself on stage said it was the first proper start, that's why it initially blew a fuse.

[@stephengrocott6938]

Better if I could understand the commentary, apart from that milly is brilliant

[@Banditmanuk]

@@stephengrocott6938 It's the best I could do as just a member of the audience and them using amplified microphones for the audience. Hope you still found it interesting. Thanks for watching

[@StoatLoxley]

XJ650 Yamaha.

[@jezharrison2221]

Rats, beat me to it😂 - I was going to guess XS650 but I think that might have been earlier.

[@StoatLoxley]

@@jezharrison2221 The XS was a twin

[@Banditmanuk]

The owner has introduced himself and gives us the answers in the pinned comment at the top of the page

[@theodavies8754]

I'd buy a bike made in India. Having seen the first service oil samples from made in China I'll give them a miss.

[@Banditmanuk]

@theodavies8754 we would definitely be happy to have an Enfield. The Chinese bikes just need to prove reliability and aftersales back up,I think they will get there.

[@theodavies8754]

@Banditmanuk I don't think they will. China have a limited lifespan ethic designed in to everything they make. 10 years is the maximum for vehicles but I doubt many last to the end of the worthless warranty.

[@waynejones4526]

The bsa should have been a twin

[@Banditmanuk]

@@waynejones4526 Let's see if anything new comes from BSA, a twin would be nice

[@shaunpb599]

Interesting video,,be better without cole trying to steal the limelight," what a knob"

[@Banditmanuk]

@shaunpb599 I understand most viewers are here for Allen Millyard👍 I've met Henry away from his presenting persona, he's actually a decent guy. He's got Allen, Sam Lovegrove and his other mate Skid quite a bit of mainstream TV exposure.

[@richardraby6266]

Wow a Chinese bike looking like a BMW & producing 47HP, back to the future maybe? Think I'll pass on that one.

[@shaunhardie6077]

Nice video, shame about that mega bore Henry Cole being there.

[@Banditmanuk]

Thanks but it saddens me that so many folks feel it necessary to voice a personal opinion on Henry. I've deleted some. Henry has done more than most to bring motorcycle content to mainstream TV Including bringing Allen his much deserved wider recognition. Anyway thanks for watching. Richard

[@splodge57]

I've always greatly enjoyed Henry's TV shows with Sam, Skid, Fuzz and Allen. Wonderful bike content and a good laugh. 😂

[@shauntaylor9251]

@@Banditmanuk Doesn't alter the fact that a lot of people can't stand him now , he used to be OK but he's turned into an idiot . Does Allen really want all the extra recognition though

[@neilturner4846]

Sadly without Henry's TV shows Sam, Skid and Alan would be unknowns and the Norton Nemesis would never have happened!

[@thakery5720]

You may think that is sad mate but it isn't as sad as Cole's pathetic attempt at a cockny accent !

[@volvoheadgasket]

can hardly tell what your saying , really poor sound quality

[@Banditmanuk]

Hi. The DB is a little low on the recording but I guess the other 37,000 viewers rectified that by turning up the volume. Please bear in mind we were trying to record in an intermittently extremely noisy environment.