Honda ST1100 Pan European repairs - Starter Motor - Episode 3

[@albundy2196]

Godfather of ENGINEering

[@carlosoruna7174]

In Allen's case the ing doesnt signify intelligence non guaranteed. Allen has loads of accumulated knowledge, I thank him for sharing.

[@billhastings1006]

Well said!!!

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Nikola Tesla of Motorcycle engineering

[@markthompson9914]

The engine whisperer 👍

[@mattyb7736]

I like all these engine comments while he's working on an electric motor

[@sly2392]

NASA really needs to hire allen. with him in charge we would be at mars already. 🚴

[@postiemania]

I study the work of Mr Millyard with objective purpose. He is probably the best motorcycle engineer alive. Keep up the good work Alan.🏍️

[@Markycarandbikestuff]

That's a great tip for holding the brushes back, i'd never have thought of that.

[@johnjones4825]

Agreed. I, of course, prefer to remove them completely, No chance, then, of accidentally chipping a brush as the field magnets launch the armature into the motor body....ask me how I know this can happen.

[@tomtheplummer7322]

It works great when the brushes are installed on the commutator. It takes a different trick if they are installed on the end cap.

[@jshelledy1]

What a "tech tip."

[@simes205]

Same here

[@howardosborne8647]

@@tomtheplummer7322 Not one performed by Tommy Cooper,I guess.🪄🎩

[@nickhellen6303]

Lovely! The tip on how to hold the brushes back was pure gold. Thanks.

[@jackfrombg4498]

As a student i've had absolutely no interest in physics, chemistry and mechanics, but after getting my first tuner car and first bike, i became obsessed with the science and for a guy like me who has to start learning from scratch, videos like this are pure blessing. Many thanks.

[@stephenrice4554]

Never had a pan European had so much care and attention lavished upon it

[@geoffreyjones2000]

I rebuilt my first engine in 1972, I never dreamed that I could watch others build on tv. I need to dream more, sir

[@ducatobeing]

I enjoyed that enormously! The quiet, competent voiceover, the easy skill (hard won), was a real treat. I am looking forward to the next instalment.

[@AllenMillyard]

Thank you

[@parlance.electricco]

5:54 I was waiting in anticipation of whether those two washers were going to be put back in the correct order as they were placed on the cover in the upsidedown position when being disassembled... New Year's resolution: Win the Lottery and pay this gentleman a large sum of money to blueprint my car engine. He is meticulous and a genius.

[@bikerjock2654]

Haha, I noticed that too, and knew that I’d probably get the reassembly wrong, if I did that. 😊

[@Dave5843-d9m]

I’m amazed at the lack of rust on this bike. Our damp climate and salty roads give everything a very hard time.

[@francoispretorius7208]

For someone who does this for a living, this was really satisfying to watch! Thank you Allen.

[@danielneilson867]

How you have only 220k subscribers is beyond me. Absolute legend!

[@AllenMillyard]

A lot of people watch but decide not to subscribe perhaps they think there is a catch or fee but it’s absolutely free

[@AllenMillyard]

I’ve got 35M views on my videos would be amazing if 10% subscribed 🤔

[@Marillionado]

I admit I wasnt too excited about a starter fix video, but shame on me. Mr. Millard proved me wrong. Thank you so much for yet another great informative and soothing content.

[@paulhall170]

I always had to clean the commutator by hand; having the lathe is a huge advantage! Can't wait for those brown bearing shells to arrive!

[@bikerjock2654]

An Allen Millyard video I could connect with! Although I enjoy his videos, I’m constantly in awe of what he does - it’s all way beyond my skills. But I started my career repairing adding machines, electromechanical accounting machines and early (1960/70s) computers. So stripping and cleaning electric motors, and replacing carbon brushes, was all part of the job. A nice trip down memory lane 😊

[@andrewaird8901]

Always a privilege to watch the master at work. Thanks for showing us!

[@datsunruss]

It's panning out to be a great series Allen.

[@timmylumsden8060]

Love the word play!!

[@carleddison7479]

Haha, see what you did there.

[@georgobergfell]

No pan intended 🙂

[@ekspatriat]

As long as it doesn't get a panning from the critics!

[@Markycarandbikestuff]

Tune in next week when it's Pancakes instead of Cupcakes.

[@davefrench3608]

The trick with the wire to hold brushes back is a good one. I’ll use it n my CX starter motor.

[@loddude5706]

Did this for a friend's Harley, frightening amount of torque when re-built, he was delighted - 'til it ate the sprag-clutch! : )

[@fidelcatsro6948]

lol

[@rdaystrom4540]

I picked up several good tips from this video. How to lock the brushes back and how to properly service a commutator. Great video Allen.

[@1998TDM]

Watching you work like this reminds of when I was kid, helping my dad in the garage by knocking over jars of brake fluid and tripping over axle stands in between asking really dumb questions. He taught me to work exactly the same way, methodical, clean and lube on everything. Thank you.

[@zawzawaung6789]

That's the clearest and most concise demonstration of how to properly service a starter. I now have confidence to pull out and service the starters on my BMWs. Perfect.

[@edwardcarr2725]

This will go down in the archives as one of the brilliant and lovely narated service videos that inspires confidence in having a go at jobs yourself when you approach it properly. What a wonderful bloke.

[@cpuuk]

Who strips the starter "just to be sure"... Mr M of course! Amazing.

[@yourealwaysright6770]

The trick with holding the brushes back for reinstalling is absolute gold!

[@AllenMillyard]

thank you I hope it helps you out one day

[@wdhewson]

That wire clip tip, to hold the 4 brushes, will save my shop and the world from a lot of swearing !!

[@AllenMillyard]

glad you like it

[@G58]

I thought I was the only one who did that commutator trick, perhaps because my mates laughed at me when I told them. That was 1978. Of course they didn’t have a Dad who rebuilt military vehicles in the No. 1 Service Workshop in Alexandria before Montgomery’s big push up to Tunis. Thank you for reminding me Allen. Peace 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@mrsockyman]

Nicely done Allen! I must remember that wire trick for the brushes in the future. I bet there's a huge amount of hours that go into videos like these but it still comes across as methodical and properly paced

[@twt3716]

The Oxford dictionary needs an edit. I suggest something like this. Perfect - The most accurate state possible. There is no better. Millyard Perfect - As above. Except better.

[@pitchwife7573]

getting my first motorbike next week, a DRZ400 from 2005! You're an inspiration Allen! always exiting to see a new video from you, keep them coming :):)

[@kevinchamberlain7928]

Great bikes those! Be safe and get muddy!

[@Highgate357]

I’ve had one of those great bike easy to work on, Enjoy !!!!

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Ride safe Ride Bright! 🐱👍🏿

[@Jimo368]

I can also vouch that those are great bikes.

[@pitchwife7573]

thanks everyone! truth be told i'm somewhat anxious about it. i live in Spain in an area with a lot of farmers tracks and hills/mountains to explore just south of the Pyrenees. i've never ridden a motorbike in my life but have always wanted one since i was a kid. after a lot of research it seemed like the DRZ400 was well loved, and your comments only serve to reinforce that idea, so they're much appreciated. i have visions of myself doing that thing you see people do all the time in videos, twisting the throttle and sending the bike flipping away and me onto my arse :)

[@slider3215]

Allen is the best engineer on you tube.

[@syncrosimon]

Bonus episode, keep them coming sir👍👍

[@P6_7R_Nick]

One of the things I like about you Allen is I've never seen you use a power tool instead of a hand tool. Very good videos, and as somebody has already said, very therapeutic and satisfying to watch 👍

[@maxsmart5466]

A long time ago a friend taught me how to oil sinterbronze bearings; Fill the cavity with oil, put your finger on the top and press down so the oil squeezes into all the crevices, repeat until satisfied with the result. He did starter motors and alternators for a living. That was a great tip as is your video, never too old or wise enough to learn, thanks Alan!

[@philtaylor5053]

& the Christmas presents keep coming, thanks Allen. 👍 The only weak item on my old ST was the rotten exhaust, these bikes are fantastic (I upgraded to a BMW GS). 😬

[@malcolmbrown7683]

Downgraded!

[@mrsilbo6499]

That was brilliant, Allen. A nice drop of electrickery 1.1 for dullards like me. I never knew ST1100 starter motors were so interesting!! 👍🏻

[@steveh100]

This is a good upgrade to my starter motor knowledge - which was basically hit it with a hammer if it didn't start then buy a new one. Thanks Allen

[@chrv2956]

Some people never have start problems. Because they care for the details, alle the details. Thanks for one more video inspirering me and others. Gratings to Tracy.

[@Gorbyrev]

Every time I watch one of these wonderful video's I find myself thinking "this is not Allen's first rodeo". An endless almanac of useful tips and skills (and baking recipes!). Many thanks.

[@goldilocks913]

If that was me then that would be my whole winter project!! Wonderful to watch as always 👍

[@134StormShadow]

Really hope you're going to have a look at the alternator.

[@GarryMcGovern]

Perfect timing, as the starter on my old Yam XTZ750 is beginning to act up and I was about to take it out to give it a look...... now after watching this, I know what I'll be looking at!! 😉

[@ernsailor9041]

Qualified and 40 years working as a mechanic I have loads of issues, ha well actually none your work is top notch.

[@mineblock9024]

Two vids in a matter of days - you're spoiling us, Mr Millyard!!

[@julianp2868]

You install confidence even where people fear to tread, Magic.

[@ukurtlele1494]

This is starting to be a fun project. By the time it winds up we'll all know we've had a brush with greatness.

[@daniels.2720]

Unfortunately I'm laid up with injury recovery for a couple of months >> Allen Millyard YT back catalog to the rescue !! Happy N.Y. too !!

[@peteramberley9952]

Thanks Allen even simple tips and explanations go a long way

[@GrahamHazlehurst]

Another great video,looking forward to more on this ST 1100.

[@WiekingderViking]

Yes. Electrical systems are where skill, knowledge, CARE, and L O V E are realllly needed for all components.

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Nicely done Allen. A word of caution when buffing plated bolts and parts, they may contain Cadmium. We have to dress up like a spaceman in the Aero industry to deal with that stuff now. Nasty stuff. Best wishes, Dean.

[@AllenMillyard]

your right I usually wear a face mask or do it outside in the garden

[@retromechanicalengineer]

@@AllenMillyard good idea. I'm enjoying this series. Dean.

[@briantheminer]

You just make it look so easy, a true engineer. With me it would have taken 5 hours, 1 of which would be finding bits I’d put down,another figuring out why it wouldn’t spin etc 😂

[@charliepower9192]

Like tails from the river bank, but with spanners 👍👍💙

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

Dear Allen Millyard. 👍👌👏 Your videos are very instructive and meditative/meditational simultaneously. You, Sir, are a multi talented, ingenious, decent and calm gentleman. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health in particular.

[@mrsmith4662]

Now that is a component I have never taken apart, but I know how to do it now. (That was one well stocked bird table.)

[@بيبوبيبو-و6ن]

Greetings to you, my friend. I am very impressed with the presenter that you present, and I also hope that the number of videos will be more than that week👍👍🌸🌸🌸

[@YKB6.9]

Finished me tea. And i find your film.. Just perfect. Cheers Allen........... 🏁🏍️💨💨💨💨

[@Elvis20101]

For a mechanical bloke you do a good job filming, thank you.

[@tinkeringinthailand8147]

Nice one Allen. I'm doing a total restore of a 1982 Yamaha RXS 115, I know it is only a small 2 stroke project but I just love it. I posted part one last week. Thanks.

[@AllenMillyard]

Brilliant

[@doitonmyown]

I'm inspired to check the starter on my Honda😄

[@motomaggs7164]

Allen should have merch, perhaps selling T-shirts emblazoned with ‘So I’m really pleased with that’….

[@SteeeveO]

The plumage of those 2 starlings was just perfect.

[@simes205]

Great trick there for retaining the brushes, I’d never thought of that.

[@misteryman5109]

I'm really pleased as well. I believe it's safe to say that we all are really pleased... ☺️

[@rickwheeler6811]

I like the little wires securing the brushes. If worked on loads of starters and always struggled reassembling

[@alistairfinlay3088]

The air cooled alternator is the one that gives most problems through corrosion of the stator, many an engine and or bike have been scrapped due to this. There is no protection from road grime and water, so it would be prudent to inspect it and make up a rear mudguard extension to help protect it.

[@AllenMillyard]

The alternator looks really clean but I’ll have a look

[@helltanner3722]

I fixed fractional series motors for years... I wish my instructors showed me that trick for holding back the brushes... We had to remove them and refit...that was worth the sub... But i have been subbed for years... That motor is going to be better than new.

[@AllenMillyard]

Thank you

[@candymintz]

Super job, now the starter will last another 20 years.

[@grenvillephillips6998]

I liked the trick with the wire to keep the brushes clear!

[@celtics9348]

Intresting, Honda ST's are great touring bikes ridden one but never owned one. Another great video thanks for sharing your vast knowledge with us.

[@LocksLondon]

My respect for you Allen as an engineer is immense. Small point though, having repaired electric motors for a living, you always remove the brushes before removing the armature . Can't wait for more instalments on the ST1100!

[@AllenMillyard]

In hindsight I should have inserted the spring locking wires first 🙈

[@MegaDirtyberty]

Proper job Allen, you will be riding it again in no time.

[@tinks43]

She’ll feel loads better after you giving her all that tlc 👍🏻

[@justgjt]

Thanks for the great tip about how to hold back the armature brush tensioners... Great stuff Allen Co'eee from Australian

[@terrytopliss9506]

You are such a knowledgable Engineer Allen,thanks for the latest video.👍👍

[@edwardm9227]

Did you order new big end nuts with the brown shells , and the previous assembly was just you being Hollywood 🤔🤣❤👍

[@jimclements3190]

After watching this I think I will strip down my wife's VW T-Roc when she comes home from work.🙂

[@AllenMillyard]

I’m sure your wife will be really pleased

[@jimclements3190]

@@AllenMillyard 🤔😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@ekspatriat]

If you do a rebuild, (I replaced the plate and the brush set) one thing to note is the bearing at the drive end is not listed in the service manual. It does not have a part number and that means you have to measure ID/OD and depth and source it elsewhere. Not sure why Honda allowed a rebuild without listing a cheap and easy part.

[@liver.flush.maestro]

Nice trick with the metal wires to keep the brushes from popping out, funny I rebuilt a starter motor for a 1987 BMW K100RS recently, it was very similar, but with only 1 sets of 2 brushes.

[@renzovc]

ALways a pleasure watching this men do work ! outstanding ! cheers from new york !!!!

[@paulgreen6357]

Your attention to detail is amazing love to tip to hold back the brushes

[@ianseddon9347]

As always a joy to watch, instructional, meditative & charming. There are greedy starlings everywhere - they love those suet pellets! Thank you Allen

[@wokeybrokey8006]

Mesmerised by the rebuild of a starter motor. You just gave me a mental massage...thankyou!

[@vicamaral]

Just perfect, and the birds agree free lunch

[@omegacouchpotatoe5998]

ok now you have two ST1100s so now it would be a great time to rebuild the Green ST1100 : ) to perfection

[@randompete2204]

I'm liking the little wildlife clips too.

[@teneretraveller8980]

Perfectly lubricated, mechanical poetry in motion. Add tea to watch. ( no cakes from my good lady ) And relax. Thanks for sharing. Safe, happy travels 👍

[@gunnarpoe929]

Best channel ever. Love Traci, the birds, the hedgehogs and you. I’ve got a 2006 k1200gt that,although German, is very Japanese in construction and in some ways reminds me of the ST. Thank you for your contribution.

[@Pottunuija]

Never owned a motorcycle besides mopeds, watching your videos I think I really need to have that VFR of my dreams

[@AllenMillyard]

go get it they are amazing bikes

[@flexjay87]

Locking the brushes out of the way is a great tip. Well done.

[@simonchilli2088]

Very interesting. P.S bloody starlings, they are just miniature gannets!!

[@SuperLaplander]

Now I have seen the inside of an startermotor, thank you sir!

[@tomtruesdale6901]

That engine and related parts look almost brand new. You are doing a great job on bring it back to life.

[@neillambton4065]

The thing is Allen, you always make things look so easy, yet if i tried to do this, it would surely go completely wrong 😂

[@howardosborne8647]

Or is it equally a case of many suck air through their teeth and make things more complicated than they need to be? Most tasks that seem really difficult are much less so if a person applies themselves to the task willingly and with commitment Milly is one of the later.

[@cthulu_oldone]

Great videos. I think I would have also replaced the large case O-rings and the internal oil seal before I would close it up. I like that you have work arounds that you just know from all the years of experience. Cheers

[@tonibarcelonaspain1764]

Love to Watch your finesse and precision . Love the trips to the kitchen😊. Thanks. Best regards from Barcelona

[@FlyingPanMan]

I spotted the alternator at the end of your excellent video. The steel parts inside them corrode and swell, breaking the alloy casing in time. If you can dismantle it and figure out a way of preventing the steel parts from rusting, it would be a worthwhile exercise. I had to scrap mine and the only place I could get a new one was to import from the USA, costing me over £500! Also, rustproofing the rear swingarm is worthwhile... I sandblasted and used 2K paint followed by wax injection on my own ST1100 rejuvenation. PS. I also did a video :)

[@alanlake5220]

Good tip on how to keep the brushes out of the way, thanks .

[@p.m3735]

Every video is like watching master class. Absolutely perfect. 🙂🏍🏍🏍