Millyard Honda SS100 V Twin Crankshaft - How its Made 4

[@rdaystrom4540]

Deep in the Japanese Honda Headquarters, in a room full of engineers and decision makers, everything pauses and the room goes silent when someone says, "Allen Millyard's new video is on KZbin!"

[@holmes1956O]

rdaystrom ya especially quiet when he cuts the crank with an angle grinder😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thesunreport]

Great comment :D

[@michaeltaylor8835]

They all take notes

[@ramishrambarran3998]

Allen San is at work ! Quiet !

[@PeterGort]

"Why didn't we think of that?"

[@paulwhite7475]

Now we wait with breathless anticipation to hear how a crank that's wider by the width of one rod fits into the crank cases . This is fast becoming my favorite KZbin channel

[@Deftonesdsm]

He modified the case im pretty sure. But either way Allen is a genius and master fabricator

[@michaelhayward7572]

Yep, another good question and i'll be awaiting Allen's answer and possible vid, fingers crossed.

[@_zzpza]

Yes, I'm hoping he shows the modifications too, this is a fascinating series.

[@edwardtupper6374]

We'll just have to wait and see. My guess is a stack of handmade gaskets on the side of the original case, precisely the width of that extra conrod., give or take half a thou'

[@paulwhite7475]

@@Deftonesdsm I'm also interested to see how he uses one cam chain when one cylinder must be offset from the other

[@mtkoslowski]

Allen is so modest that it is an absolute pleasure to watch his creative moments. What a lovely person.

[@technick6418]

Watching Allen true a small pressed-together crankshaft with little more than a hammer, dial indicator, and a lathe gives me hope for more of us garage and garden shed tinkerers. I think I'll slightly modify and try this technique with a few chainsaw crankshafts. I love these 'how it's made' series. Thank you for sharing!

[@infernalcontraptions]

"I hit it with my copper hammer and it's now within half a thou". Lol. Completely different world to us mortals - I hit it with a hammer and break it! Genius as always.

[@holmes1956O]

M Bacon same idea. V blocks instead of a lathe because of many flywheels makes it easier to align the flywheels.

[@truthseeker8483]

Same result when I attack a crankshaft on the ground outside with a angle grinder.......

[@mobiusdashcam105]

Tim Loveridge, “if it won’t go, force it. If it breaks, it needed replacing anyway”

[@Ambrosius50]

I remember, 17 year old and half a year into my apprenticeship, I promised to replace a big end (ball) bearing gone bad for a friend. Pressing the crankpin out was the easy part. Pressing back in without a throw on the crancshaft halves was a nightmare. Didn,t realice that a tap with a heavy, soft hammer was all it took. Well, thats 50 years ago, so it's nice to still be learning. Next time I shall do like you, Allen. PS, - it's a joy to follow you.

[@stuartyaxley5308]

These videos are the best on KZbin by a country mile and he explains everything in simple terms and his voice is so calm and relaxing he should have his own tv show .

[@motorbikesandhacks]

He has been on some shows, like Find It Fix It Flog It with Henry Cole

[@davidbeckerleg6954]

This man gives us all inspiration. Can't wait to see the modifying of the crankcase's to accommodate this crank.

[@shhhdontshout]

Same here, last inline six video make me curious about the crankcase

[@johncowburn6403]

I don't think we will see that...some things are not shared i'm afraid... Hope Allen does tho'....

[@mikemakuh5319]

Me tooooo

[@jorgemercatali9850]

Please man!!!! That would be amazing to watch!!!!

[@simon2knine]

He has shown us how he cuts and tig welds the barrels on his super six. Fingers crossed he will show us how the crankcases were done...

[@frankstocker5475]

An angle grinder, press & a hammer. Allan, you made two things, a crank & a lot of happy people.

[@thegibbonisreal]

Any sufficiently advanced Millyard engineering is indistinguishable from magic.

[@williamstryker6643]

I really appreciate how you mix precision methods with the "quick and dirty-while calculated". For those without a mill or lathe, we have to take procedures accordingly. From an engineering/manufacturing standpoint, we're so afraid of removing material. The rationale of a stepped tolerance scares many engineers. Simplistic manufacture and integration of fabrication methods is soooooo important. Your gradual move toward greater precision tools (based on the situation at-hand) are to be followed.

[@scottarnold2107]

Mr Milllyard, without doubt, hands down, undisputed, KING OF SHEDS.....period. ✌️

[@robc3056]

"Ive just knocked this up" ...king of understatement....genius..

[@tomasjones3755]

Exactly what I was thinking....

[@ashleyreynolds6604]

Yeah, and me. 😲

[@MegaDirtyberty]

And me.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

From a box of bits

[@richardarnold3812]

I sit and watch this video with a smile on my face. One brilliant engineer.

[@syncrosimon]

You are an inspiration to anyone with a shed, and the ability to angle grind whilst holding with your foot is outstanding 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍

[@GrahamGlen]

I wonder if the brand of shoe is important to the final accuracy?

[@supers54]

Over a pile of doggy doo too!

[@Merlex430]

That's not doggy do, it's a high tech resin for retaining parts

[@leslieaustin151]

Simon Aldred I had a friend who did that cutting a stone block, and came very close to cutting off his big toe. When I saw Allen doing it wearing trainers I winced. Please don’t copy this! Les

[@twentyrothmans7308]

@@leslieaustin151 Ukrainian safety boots are flip flops according to AvE.

[@undetrwa]

Votre amour de la mécanique et du travail BIEN FAIT sont un régal pour les yeux et l'esprit ! Encore merci, monsieur Millyard (le bien nommé 😉)

[@paulfitzpatrick9231]

Allen you have unravelled the mysteries of Mechanical Engineering for all those to see!I have enjoyed the Milling,Turning,Bench press work etc, (brings back memories) and now a completely new tool I've not seen before,The Training Shoe!!! Excellent!!and lovely work .A joy to watch.Thank You

[@numbersix8336]

25 thou by eye “not bad” ! King of the understatement

[@Adam5130A]

These videos are a breath of fresh air. Thanks Allen.

[@motorbikesandhacks]

Amazing work, a testament to the main limitation in life being one's own attitude.

[@howardosborne8647]

The greater majority of folk deny themselves achieving difficult projects. Its all in the mindset the job is approached with to start out. What you see with Allen is a man with a great deal of determination coupled with a no quit approach and vast amounts of previous experience. There is no substitute for the 'experience' part of the equation.

[@BanjoRen]

Wow, precision engineering with an angle grinder and a bloody big hammer! Shed built at its best. Love it Allen!

[@randersson3672]

I was thinking the same.....truly AWESOME 😊

[@huytghuy]

I love the way he says I had a rummage around and found these spare parts so I knocked this one up!!! Loving the engineering of it all Allen.

[@mattiasmehta4665]

It would be incredible to see how you modify the crankcase or create the camshafts for the six cylinder engines! Thank you for the excellent content, this sort of stuff is what made me study engineering!

[@leftoverhippie2397]

This fellow is brilliant....I’m in my 70’s now and just marvel at his work and clarity of his work.....and this all happens in his workshop.

[@MrEtnorb]

When I first found out about his creations, I found it hard to believe that such professional builds could be created in a small garden shed. Just goes to show what is possible with some knowledge, experience and a lot of care and patience. Best show on YT and can’t wait for the video on how the wider crank fitted into the case.

[@FilterYT]

Allen, you're the best! It's like you grew up and no one ever told you 'no, you cant do that'. Or I bet you just never listened to them. Thanks so much for sharing so generously.

[@AllenMillyard]

Some one saying that can’t be done makes me do it 🤔

[@enhancesoutheast5964]

Simply unbelievable work here.. Honda has HRC... AM has scuffed size 10 trainers ( the human vice) a paving slab work surface, a BBQ for all tasks apart from cooking, a Swiss army knife and a Dremel..And he casually knocks out his own v-twin. Is it vision, supreme self confidence or what?

[@mattjacomos2795]

I love that he works like that, that's a backyard engineer!

[@stevecolwill9761]

Skill levels, in ascending order: skilful, talented, genius, god-like, Allen Millyard.

[@johnfoster7536]

British garden shed engineering at its finest. Allen is the epitome of understatement. fine precision machining with a bloody angle grinder whilst firmly holding it with his foot "priceless"

[@ramishrambarran3998]

Mr Millyard. You cut into the crankshaft web with the angle grinder as if you know what you're doing !!!! That anti-seize compound is a pain in the A** to clean off. Respect. Trinidad & Tobago.

[@ogribiker8535]

If only my teachers had any of your enthusiasm and clarity of explanation life would have been very different. I wouldn't have wasted 20 years in construction before going back to engineering. Honestly Alan your talents are endless and they included teaching (a rare talent!).

[@thegael5758]

Outstanding , using your foot as a vice while using a angle grinder a small tap with a copper hammer to bring it into tolerance, this is shed work at its best and a black nail just to prove he's human ,I could watch this black magic all day long ,thank you .

[@johncowburn6403]

I have watched this over and over... I can see how Allen has stitched the casing in to the original one and if you look closely you will see how he as widened the cam chain tunnel and the cylinder head to run the camchain from the back cylinder to the front. A few other things are the front top cam sprocket will have a spacer fitted behind it and the base and head gaskets Allen will make.The rear head and cylinder are stock. also the cam chain tensioner is adapted too so it does not get in the way of the chain. All very well done I need to add and so cleaver... The crank pin I can make and have hardened and ground for a few pounds... So off we go guys lets BUILD....

[@AndreyNikolo]

I wonder too...why he make the eforts to extend cam tunel for both head and barrel instead of using 2 cam sprockets on crankshaft, But probably there i no space for magneto cover and flywheel too.

[@montypythonish]

Absolute Genius. Using soil to cushion the crank while you hold it WITH YOUR FOOT & slice bits off it with a 6" angle grinder. Then the copier hammer bit. Wow. I take my hat off to you. I thought these things were meant to be technical. Did you cause the Fukushima nuclear disaster when all the engineers saw what you do and imploded? Keep it up.

[@superkas]

I swear Indonesian multi-cyl modificator and fans would love to watch this video. Lot of 'em makes small engine to another level like you did.

[@tonymercer265]

It's really soothing in these uncertain times to chill out and watch a master at work.

[@ElMirageRacer4763]

Would really like to see how the cases we're fabbed. Thanks for taking the time to share all of this with us .

[@michaeltaylor8835]

So relaxing with the clock ticking in the background

[@mybluebelly]

I have no idea what a Honda SS100 is but at 5am in the morning i still enjoyed watching your video.

[@mickducati1947]

it`s a joy watching you work Allen 😜👍

[@okjames4658]

Thank you for sharing Alan! Rebuilding one of my H1’s as a teen (in the late 70’s) I had a crankshaft rebuilt by a recommended engine guy. I was astounded the difference in smoothness after the rebuild. I would love to know more about balancing of these cranks, especially with your efficiency in tool use and ability to see within your mind, your goals. This was highlighted even more as I rode a friends H1 with a rebuilt crank from another shop. It vibrated worse than any H1 I ever rode! Thank you so much for your shared experience!

[@robertmoore2527]

It's Allen, not Alan.

[@shakeydavesr]

@@robertmoore2527 maybe that’s why Alan never replied ;)

[@stubryanfull]

this is precision engineering that I can get behind. Just trimming up my Crankshaft up on the pavement in the dirt!

[@alextripp1230]

Hi Allen, made my afternoon watching you take a cutting wheel to a crank perched under your foot, then.. I'll "just smooth off any rough edges"..mate its pure poetry to my ears, then it's. I whack it with this hammer..bash, bash.. and it's within half a thou..!! Fantastic watching honestly, loving your series of video's, making lock down (or anytime) bearable. Cheers, Alex.

[@noseeum6385]

Astonishing craftsmanship and humility. It takes me almost this much time to make a decent peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

[@andrewlusty5584]

All done in his Shed/Garage with no fancy tools absolute legend cant wait for the next video.

[@josephreisinger33]

We hope you are teaching this to someone who wants to learn this marvellous craft you have. Thank you sir for yet another great video. Cheers.....

[@tyreynolds4556]

I think Allen would be great at telling bedtime stories. Love all his work and videos.

[@gsperanza07]

‘ oh ‘ lord , what a humble gentleman and beyond gifted man , So over the over ‘ fabricators’ from a country that all talk , money, money , money , bling , bling workshops, Several monkeys to make a bike or car, where here there’s one person !!!!!!! The non nonsense approach of Allen can definitely stick up the arses of those show offs , the real deal , beyond humble, home DIY, engineering, and no several idiots with a ego trip trade , and there bloody clone shaped life style, but this Gentlman is the real deal , definitely no Drama !!!! And tantrums, just pure passion and simple, calm explaining, that’s what we need , YOU MUST BE ON A CHANNEL OR HAVE YOUR OWN SHOW ; cause ‘ don’t see anything if you are , on this part of the world, Your tools and know how is just speechless, look forward to meeting you one day , thank you showing us and teaching also several idiots , that you don’t need egos’s and bullshit bling workshops or a countries stereotype , that think that there the only ones in the world that can build , because there on a pay tv show , up your arse , That’s how you build , take note IDIOTS and try being humble and not reality show based , with the pointless show ponying air heads bimbos holding tools and trying to look busy , except the silicon has entered there blood stream at some point and loud in your face presenters, Well done Allen , ‘ God definitely smashed the mould of you’ Thank you and looking forward to more projects you share, thankgod there’s a person who keeps it real !!!!!, God bless and Godspeed

[@malcolmlewis4271]

Allen you make it seem so easy, you obviously have an incredible insight of what’s happening and for you there is no mystery. When you hit the web with your copper hammer I can’t see how it trues the crank shaft seeing as it it’s sitting on a solid shaft, but it obviously does and you can see and understand why

[@jamesbatten8659]

This is the best show in any genre , a genius engineer in his shed , cup cake one on one and how to steal before cooled . What’s going on in the garden , witness a piece of art roaring up the street followed by hedgehogs getting on it , been eating strange mushrooms again .😂🔭🦔. What more could you want . As national treasures go Allen Millard is top of my list .❤️🇬🇧🏍🔭🦔

[@tazpoochie]

Please keep them coming . your videos make isolation bearable . mustie1 is also a brill channel for anyone who enjoys this type of stuff

[@MegaPoxie]

Your 5 litre V twin engine always amazed me as and would love to see a video of how you'd make all the custom parts on that behemoth! The taking of a radial aeroplane engine and chopping it up for a bike motor is pure genius and puts you on guru status!

[@danieldellorto5359]

Hello Allen, the truth that these knowledge that you are transmitting to us are golden, would it be too much to ask for a step-by-step instruction on how to prepare the cases for the extra cylinder? the centering and others, like distribution and lubrication ... I leave my like and a big hug from Argentina.

[@andre037]

Really enjoyed watching as usual, but you left the crank pin a bit of a mystery ;)

[@rcermelo]

Plus one on the crankcase's. Imagine the sound of 20 Honda v twins together 😊

[@jonathanhucker4634]

One complaint Sir your videos are not long enough! Engineering genius 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@hassocks1206]

I’ll just angle grind a thousandth off that crank, no problem!! This man is so talented.

[@ricvis44]

I thoroughly enjoy all of your videos. All of your creativity. You’re an inspiration! We could all learn from each other.

[@tylerbennetts8079]

Who on earth dislikes this video? It's a great way to show how something is done and helps others who might want to do similar.

[@WorivpuqloDMogh]

Your videos really calm me down. I really enjoy them. You are a true inspiration to us enthousiasts

[@richieb7692]

Allen, you are a Master Craftsman, and it is a real pleasure watching you work. Thank you for making these films.

[@tuc-dh4df]

There is a blinding problem with these videos!...................we need lots more of them!

[@farmerlamb2372]

Always said you should have your own TV programme! We need more like this on TV!!

[@FriendsWThoughts]

From a new honda fan, seeing this and the other videos about it, I just wonder how much precision work went into it and for it to work that smooth. LOVE IT

[@markspeller5722]

After trueing the crankshaft with my copper hammer 😳, Allen is a genius.

[@phatboy567]

It’s genuinely amazing watching you work! Just bosh it in the press sorta level, hit it with a hammer, sorted! Your work is amazing!

[@dny9394]

Allen can wield 'the mechanic's best friend', his hammer, to an accuracy of half a thou. What!!?? That's Wicked Man..... !!!!

[@JustClassics]

Allen, in my books you're the workshop equivalent Marquez's power slides!, keep them coming!, thank you!

[@Humanity101-zp4sq]

As usual, just perfect! A joy to watch. Thanks Allen.

[@ytemplarbond]

I'm following the progress of your thumb nail with considerable interest.

[@MrFunkia]

Allen, you make it look so easy! I would like to see anything that you make.......

[@01firstlast]

I’ve seen many of your vehicles at Barber Motorsports Park, and I’ve studied them carefully. I look forward to seeing the thought process to building the V engines.

[@candymintz]

Allen, I just watched one of your videos by the Missenden Flyer guy, you said on that vid; 'you're looking for something extraordinary to build,' how about a Triumph Bonneville Square 6? The Ariel Square 4 was my very first motorcycle, given to me when I was 14, and the first bike I ever rode was a BSA Bantam 125cc when I was 8 (thanks to the help of my older biker brother), you are a Eccentric Genius with your 'out of this world engineering creations'...I doubt you've reached your peak in engineering creativity. ...here's to the future. Denny

[@boag46]

Thank you for making these videos to allow us humans a glimpse of your genius. Awsome engineer and channel.

[@waterboy8999]

When your watching something you know is real and thinking, is this real? Thanks again Allen for another instalment of your wonderful engineering skills.

[@mikeohonda486]

Allen, your mechanical genius is without question but I must also say that the video production and quality are excellent and make the whole experience of watching, a complete joy.

[@jamesb.9155]

It's such a dear little thing when its all fitted together!

[@ibana8449]

"Ive just knocked this up, to show you how it's done" - Oh you tinker Mr Millyard, us plebs are dim, you have forgotten more than we ever knew about engine building. Please keep up the videos. respect....

[@re-clone-cy-kick3266]

I saw one of your previouse videos Allen and now I am hooked on your channel. Good old school techniques...well done.

[@bsracingteam757]

Very impressive. I would like to see how you build the rest of the engine. I think this project is the most "beginners" friendly, so people can star building ther one engines by your totorials. Greetings from Germany

[@alfbittner6489]

I really like what you did with your son's down hill mountain bike, with the single sided swing arm, and internal gears, and incased chain. There is a new mid drive 1500 Wat electric motor from CYC, I would love to see you adapt one of these motors to your son's bike. Cheers

[@whalesong999]

Super. I don't have the desire or the facilities but resort to the basic grunt methods you show here. You do inspire. Maybe, someday, you could dig up an old Matchless 250, 1960 vintage, that had notorious crankpin failures (pet peeve of mine back in the day) and dandy up a better crankshaft arrangement than they had. My mentor, old fella, made a new crankpin from air-die tool steel but it also broke at a step between the pin and the rod bearing race .

[@daverdaceng]

I would never be able to hit something with a hammer and get it within 1/2 a thou tolerance - Bloody brilliant!

[@HarryBenso.n]

Hi Allen, I enjoyed talking to you at Kempton last year and and I am fascinated by your brilliant engineering and the things that you can produce in your garage and sheds, absolutely amazing! One thing has been on my mind since the Kawasaki six cylinder crankshaft is how you would lengthen the camshafts for it and sort out the timing, also the ignition and it’s timing! Many thanks.

[@mickles1975]

I'm sure I'm not the only one who loves all your bikes, Allen.

[@cj64crosser]

😂 Allen, you make it look so easy. I love the sound of the v twin 180cc,i have two 90cc engines but not your tools or skill. Keep astonishing us with your wizardry🛠️⚙️ 😊👍 Cheers

[@stephonosborn4735]

You are such a good teacher sir keep these very educational videos coming

[@glencasson9046]

Just stick it in the muddy garden and adjust with an angle grinder, so much for a clean sterile assembly shop! Bloody genius Allen - MORE.

[@AllenMillyard]

Ive got clean mud in my garden and i do give it an extra clean before it goes together :)

[@ackerkenton]

Allen is a God Mechanic. I just know if I tried any of this, it would look terrible and fall apart - sob! Fantastic conversions and I hope manufacturers take note

[@featherstonehobbies]

I've commented a few times now about Allan's work and I've actually had a reply from hi which I was chuffed about I will say it again the man is just a pure breath of fresh air I love watching engine builds and cnc machine vids sad I know but I like that the man built the whole thing with a grinder a press and a copper hammer used his lathe just to true it now I have all them tools I need to practice on a couple of scrap cranks haha

[@CZ350tuner]

I use a small powerful magnet to hold rollers and loose headrace ball bearings in place. It only has to be on the metal close by to give enough magnetic adhesion to stop the little buggers falling out. Once everything's together I remove the magnet. I've been using this method for close on 40 years now.

[@emi74m]

I follow his creations with great enthusiasm. the motor bike with radial aereonautic cylinders is fantastic and this 2 cylinder is another wonder

[@Twostrokesmoke]

I'd love to see more of these engines, like how you've sorted out how the cam-chain lines up with the cams since the cylinders aren't in line. Or how you've modified the ignition to accommodate for the extra cylinder.

[@idselseno2306]

More details please sir. It's good to know the logic behind like how much material will be removed, how to create crank pins and everything! I'd be happy to be an online apprentice!

[@Ellieee-2011]

Amazing. How you do what you do and portray it as so straight forward is fab for us normal people. 👍🏻👌🏻

[@allanblackesq]

Great video again Allen, you certainly are encouraging more people to give it a go.

[@Ouch.]

I am looking forward to see how the rest of the engine goes together. As a kid, all my mates has FS1E Yamahas and for a short while I had an SS50. Their bikes were faster than mine and I dreamt of my SS50 being faster. It was not to be.

[@holmes1956O]

Always amazed at your work. I had a good laugh watching you cut the crank with an angle grinder and a cut off wheel. Know one would believe that without seeing it. Outstanding

[@bartekszczucinski8687]

it's unbelievable what you do with engines👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Wingnut_Stickman]

Excellent video! When I saw the last ss 100 v-twin video, my first thought was ... you guessed it. Thank you for this video.

[@1crazypj]

When I used to tell people you true a crank by 'precision beating' they always gave a 'sideways look' Here you have it on video.

[@WheatMillington]

I love these videos - really shows you don't need a white-glove professional workshop to get serious work done, with precision and care. Makes me feel better about my own workspace lol.