Millyard RC374 Honda six replica - Episode 4 - How its made

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.

[@ByronTexas]

Watching to put myself to sleep. Definitely NOT because it’s boring. It’s because it’s so soothing and completely non-dramatic in a world of chaos

[@CS_247]

"So I stood it on some plasic boxes with a bit of wood, lined it all up with some string, made a cardboard bracket out of an old cereal box, and it all fitted perfect..." 😂 Amazing watching this genius create marvels with some bits of old Blue Peter kit.

[@geoffhalsey2184]

I expect they do much the same at NASA, when it comes to knocking up a new Mars rover.

[@petrichor649]

It is astonishing

[@ovenking4481]

Amazing is the correct word. Simply amazing.

[@andychallis9044]

Heh heh its absolutely mesmerising isnt heh heh

[@Ralph2]

Took the words out of my mouth :)

[@vincentscott6168]

Allen Millyard is a whole bucket full of sunshine in our grey world.

[@bitemykrank1970]

And again, all this is done with the power of cupcakes. Can you imagine what would happen if Allen ever discover's Ice-Cream ??

[@xtremluck6260]

Or frosting! His lovely wife is saving his life by not frosting her cupcakes.

[@roadbull74]

Can't say I ever gave spline making a thought, but that was quite fascinating.

[@stevennailedit]

Same, but I'm defiantly going to remember this method!

[@willythewave]

@Eddie Hitler lol

[@paulthompson8613]

@Eddie Hitler Definitely a square peg in a round hole . Glad you got to the Bottom of this .

[@graemebrumfitt6668]

Ditto, GB :)

[@brokewheels5]

Another great video. You need a television show, it should be called "A man, a hacksaw and a file".

[@spotsterjon74cu]

A television series wouldn’t do justice to Allan’s work imho!

[@zweispurmopped]

This is a f***ing piece of art in each and every detail, Allen! Not enough kudos in the world to do that justice!

[@Peasmouldia]

So, in fact, Allen is a master modeller. He works at a scale of one to one..

[@rayyule58]

I honestly never knew such men existed, Alan is simply an exceptionally brilliant genius. I love watching his videos. I only wish that he lived beside me and he could sort out my bike. He is definitely a one off incredible genius. Awesome.

[@chrischappell9824]

"I wanted to make the frame as authentic as possible, so I brought a model guide and scaled it up.".! After that comment my head started hurting. The world needs people like you Allen, to show that everything is possible.......it also needs cake!

[@andrewknightley6799]

Love it I share you views

[@markmeece6396]

Agreed. The world needs more of him.

[@alanh4471]

The only man on the planet who can make a hacksaw blade cut straight down...!

[@ph_swe]

A buddie at work actually asked me if I could machine splines in a part for him last week. Told him I didn't know, cause I never thought about how you make splines. Now I know one real smart way to do it. Thanks Allen! Besides that I totally love your creations it's a joy to see you work. I pick up bits and pieces here and there in your videos that really helps me fiddling around at work and with my own projects. Keep up the good work!

[@Cromwell648]

Cardboard, paper, bits of string and a milk crate. Who needs a fully equipped engineering machine shop? Not I, says Allen. Brilliant.

[@thebigandchannel957]

Your patience and accuracy are unsurpassed. I’m an Advanced Automotive Engineer with 40 years in the motor trade and no way could I compete with your skill. Sir, I will buy you the very best in coffee when we meet up at an event.

[@leelambert9443]

I stood next to Allen a few years back at sammy millers museum but I didn’t want to talk to him for fear of sounding like a complete dumbass, hopefully next time I see him I’ll be able to sample some of his wife’s cakes! 😁

[@thebigandchannel957]

@@leelambert9443 I don’t live too far from the Sammy Millar museum. Meeting Allan is on my bucket list so roll on the summer!

[@leelambert9443]

I’m the other side of Lyndhurst so only about a 20 minute ride away. Allen has a few of his bikes there and all were immaculate and if you didn’t know you’d think they were factory spec. The only other bike that took my attention was the moto Guzzi v8 when that fired up ! Another project for Allen maybe? 😁

[@joseywales3789]

Charlie Weaver, Greta on the old Ericsson phone, Swiss Army Knife, Tracy's cup cakes (& fruit cake) and some amazing Engineering! Allen, you spoil us!

[@nealbeach4947]

Is it just me or does anyone else hit the like button before they even watch the video? I can't help because I know it's going to be awesome.

[@markmeece6396]

Agreed. He is my favorite human being.

[@dunk856]

Well after watching episode 1, I HAVE to watch the rest. The most gripping set of videos this year !

[@zombiebiker5581]

Allen you are a genius,I wish I had a 1/4 of your skills ,experience and talent. My girlfriend knows nothing about bikes but she watches your videos with me,thanks mate

[@beawarenow8287]

Anyone else just sitting there shaking their head in amazement at this genius as he explains everything.

[@jackfrombg4498]

This work is so advanced that i am getting tired trying to understand what he does. Brilliant work.

[@IchibanMoto]

so awesome! ten out of five for the top motorbike engineering channel on youtube!

[@AllenMillyard]

Did you see a few of the stickers 😎

[@IchibanMoto]

@@AllenMillyard i did !

[@billmoran3219]

Ichiban where have you been???????🤷

[@Teto]

@@billmoran3219 一番は死からよみがえった

[@TomChame]

Ichiban Moto please come back.........you are missed.

[@tuc-dh4df]

Allen's vids seem to go like this, so i thought I would make an inter galactic space craft so I made all the bits, had one of Tracey's cupcakes and by the afternoon it was made, I was well pleased.👍🤣 Another good vid!

[@Supercell725]

That a bout sums it up Kevin

[@leoarc1061]

Maybe the cupcakes are the secret of such imagination. Whichever ingredients Tracey uses, the results speak for themselves!

[@paulm749]

Hands down, this is the best baking channel on KZbin! :)

[@slvr1.618]

only Allen could build a one off factory GP bike from pages of a magazine using old bits of otherwise scrap,genius has been used and we have run out of words and all that comes to mind is Mr Millyard builds motorcycle art and bringing engineering wet dreams to life,who would have thought a humble shed and a cupcake thief with an alcoholic rubber side kick could make such wonders,so again-thank you Allen for sharing and inspiring!

[@AdeReeves]

Every time I watch your videos I just sit in awe ..."yeah just brought a model making book...and scaled it up" Easy really 😃

[@billmoss7320]

Only a true genius could make it look so simple and that genius is called Alan Millyard!

[@carleddison7479]

Imagine being in Picasso's studio with a video camera when he was at work. This is the engineering equivalent. Astonishing.

[@TheTalmanator]

This is what a traditional hammer chisel and file MOD apprenticeship gives you the skills to achieve, a genuine tradesman.

[@omegaseamaster1550]

I'm well pleased to see this purrfect vlog on the Millyard RC374 six cylinder this afternoon ;)

[@doobielew5439]

Gosh Alan Millyard could easily get a job doing mindfulness he sounds so soothing, he could just go on about old bikes n that it would be magical.

[@invisibleperson4506]

The more the inline cylinder is, the more the bike will have the character. Can work as a smaller displacement cosuming lesser fuel at the lower rpm and also can work as the bigger displacement at the higher rpm along with cosuming greater fuel. Once again, the sound output will have the most beautiful smooth tone in every rpm. I just love your hobby. Am learning a lot from you Sir.

[@katsukikatsunori5107]

日本人からのコメントですが、彼のやっているモーターバイクエンジンのモディフィケーション技術は完全に人類遺産とすべきレベル・クォリティであり、大いなる称賛と畏敬に値する、彼の存在は人間国宝と断定して間違いない。エヴェレスト級のリスペクト。 From a Japanese, I would like to comment that the motorcycle engine modification technology he is doing is of a level and quality that should be completely a heritage of mankind and deserves great admiration and awe, and there is no doubt that he is a human national treasure. Everest level of respect.

[@worldofameiso5491]

...then in my tea-break, I designed and made a manned Mars rocket, a hypersonic passenger plane and a cure for all diseases known to man, it all came out perfect.

[@SubTroppo]

What a coincidence; me too!

[@diavolorosso69]

Elon's gonna be pissed when he gets to Mars and Alan's there weeding his garden...

[@chrismaplethorpe6781]

@@diavolorosso69 just using his faithful Swiss army knife.

[@diavolorosso69]

@@chrismaplethorpe6781 ROFL- good one

[@chrismaplethorpe6781]

@@diavolorosso69 it usually pops up most videos

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Ah lovely I’ll watch the genius at work while I’m eating my dinner and pretending to be listen to my wife...😄

[@johnbaker9483]

Snap..I do the same..

[@Shane-zx4ps]

@@johnbaker9483. It takes a real man to admit that.😄😄😄👍

[@stuartdixon9552]

Ah, my sentiments precisely!

[@rc166honda]

Lol

[@jondadon3586]

I do that as well lol 👌🤭

[@theStigitaliancousin]

Never enjoyed more watching at a gear lever...Impressive work Sir

[@rooramblingon895]

You make everything sound so simple, like anybody could just go in their garden and make a motorbike. Just like taking a stroll.... I wish! That cake looked nice...

[@candymintz]

Genius, my friend made a cupcake for you Allen - Search: CupCakes For Motorcycle Vloggers - Just Perfect!

[@alextripp1230]

Hi Allen, thank god the Millyard garden grass work bench was utilised, I was getting concerned.! Engineering at its very best mate, every part tbh, turned a rubbish Monday into heaven this video, coffee, feet up and enjoy from start to finish. Looking forward to the exhaust video. Cheers, Alex.

[@micksterboone4517]

Thank you for taking the time for making and sharing these recordings of your work with us.

[@jasonphillips3865]

British engineering at it's most brilliant 👏

[@alexveldhuis6004]

I'd say beyond British, World class engineering.

[@jasonphillips3865]

@@alexveldhuis6004 . That's exactly what I said 😂

[@laurieharper1526]

I'm in awe of your powers of visualisation. You measure and calculate in 3D how to build complex structures from photographs, scale it all up, prepare card templates cut from cereal boxes and make and assemble everything by hand/eye. And of course it fits perfect. I watched this video shaking my head and smiling. Wonderful stuff. Shame poor Greta won't be getting any cupcakes.

[@leelambert9443]

I can see the millyard family taking over our TVs very soon, Allen with his amazing engineering skills and his wife taking the bake off crown! Something that’ll be worth watching!😁 I can feel we’re getting closer to the making of the fairing which I’m looking forward to. 👍

[@AllenMillyard]

ep5 exhausts, ep6 tank and seat, ep7 fairing, ep 8 rencounter, ep 9 ride out. this could change but its how it looks right now

[@PatrickMcF]

You have given me the ability to love metal work Alan. I love the calculations, method and finished projects. You make it interesting for a layman and no doubt infuriating for all the metal hobbyists out there. However, I'm sure they're envy is short lived and replaced with appreciation for the detail and love you put into every piece that you make. I'd like to see you make a bicycle for speed. Big cogs and some sort of semi auto gearshift like you had on the mountain bike you made for your son. I've always wondered how many gears you'd need for pure speed on a road bike. Ah well I will dream on. Thank you ❤️ for your content.

[@mickeymostly45]

Of all the channels on KZbin I subscribe to, Allen's is my favourite. The level of Allen's engineering ingenuity is simply staggering, especially when you consider what he creates with a file and a hacksaw in his shed. I could watch back to back episodes of this all day. Epic stuff.

[@petebird7171]

Foot controls, a stunning work of art on there own, I am in awe, 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@HowardKelsey68]

Nevermind Allen's backyard motorcycle manufacturing channel, even though its KZbin at its best, we now want Mrs. Millyard's KZbin kitchen baking channel!

[@836dmar]

Allen, I know it takes a ton of time but I love the detailed benchwork and machining videos. All the incredible time and work you do is often hidden in many of the videos. people might get the idea this kind of thing is easy! You don’t do yourself justice. We know it isn’t as easy as it looks. Thanks for all the motivation!

[@gdijkema]

These videos showing your little tricks how you fabricate those random bits are my favourite ones you do!

[@AllenMillyard]

If they help a few people, then that’s just perfect

[@gdijkema]

@@AllenMillyard they certainly have helped me 😁

[@robsawalker]

Once again, left speechless at how Allen makes these things! It makes me wonder what I've done with my life! Love these videos, they are very reminiscent of the gentle programming of the 1970's rather than lots of loud, flashy graphics, multiple camera angles and repetition of current trend, designed to stretch a 10 minute video to 30 minutes.

[@Biffatheriffa]

Totally awesome video once again - or should I say just perfect !!!! I will NEVER tire of these ! Your good lady does awesome cakes too !!!! Why is there not an Allen Millyard Engineering Academy - we need this to fire today's youngsters back into engineering and manufacturing !!

[@thebones]

I've been looking forward to this episode and it didn't disappoint ,thanks Allen.

[@jordomayor5224]

Just one of Britains very best engineers. Regarding the cup cakes, well I think your Tracy could start her own baking show so to rectify the continents misperception of the traditional british kitchen with all it's delites😎

[@liambrady9852]

Allen, your an amazing engineer and it’s a pleasure to watch your work!

[@tommaguzzi1723]

That gear lever alone is a work of art of far greater standard that most of the crap I have seen in the galleries over the years.

[@martinschell4212]

Once again I'm in awe. I'm beginning to suspect that Allen Millyard is an Alien 👽😊

[@anonymousgeorge4321]

I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. They're perfect!

[@doctordapp]

Why doesn't he have his own TV show, I would binge watch all again! Love it to see a mad genius at work!

[@tigertim20]

I get more entertainment watching you make a shift pedal, than I do watching a whole moto gp race. Best motorcycle content on youtube. Thanks for sharing it all with us Allen!

[@markt5426]

Hi Allen, Thank you for sharing this part of the build. Looking forward to the next part with your expertise which is OUTSTANDING. 👍👍👍

[@thomaswalker3268]

To quote a line from Tina Turner- " Simply the best " ! I nearly had to put my prescription Sun glasses on , absolutely dazzling. I always like all the tiny details, its a pity it has to be painted, looks terrific raw 👌

[@mikecartlidge5355]

Now retired but have been in the motorcycle trade as a mechanic 48 years but my engineering skills are what you could call basic. These how to videos are great because they show people like me how great looking and functional parts can be made at home in your own workshop, am making alloy rear sets for a baby Tribsa project, I say baby because to be different it's going to be a unit Triumph 5TA motor in BSA Starfire rolling chassis done as a cafe racer, nothing compared to the brilliant machines you produce but fun all the same. Thanks for all the engineering information.........Mike.

[@tylerbennetts8079]

I've often wondered how to cut a spline, and I see It's basically magic. Thanks for sharing, T.

[@AllenMillyard]

It’s just one way that’s easy at home with limited equipment

[@ramishrambarran3998]

Wow !!! Mr Millyard, you can make EVERYTHING......except cupcakes of course ! Trinidad & Tobago.

[@proto7688]

I wonder if he will ever do a step by step tutorial video one day, something any enthusiastic watcher could replicate and explain all the measurements and such. I watch these videos every day after work, still amazing no matter how many times I watch it.

[@dennis38y]

Absolutely brilliant once again Allen ! The splined shaft on the gear lever is just pure genius ! The finished article once welded and polished is just incredible. Thanks for sharing and I can’t wait for the next instalment.

[@aukanmeister]

I'm just glad this creativity comes out as motorcycles!

[@vincentscott6168]

Other people try this sort of thing and it looks like Frankensteins monster, Allen does it and it is a work of pure art. Thank you sir.

[@don7406]

Wow, that shifter is a work of art. Broaching those splines is amazing. You are blessed with patience. Well done.

[@samteks125]

This series gets better and better!

[@bigears4426]

You can't get more home made than this

[@maxdna2]

Amazing , sir you are truly a genius. The way you design and execute bikes with such precision is really inspiring .

[@grubbs517]

Doesn't quite edit out the grab for the second cake. Cutting the shift lever to length with the hacksaw following that scribe line like a CNC. Wonderful.

[@ghost-wm1hw]

Allen I just love that you do everything so perfect. But deliberately stamp your mark crooked. Excellent stuff mate. Proper !!!

[@austinraftery9304]

I wish I had even 10% of Alan's intelligence. Alan, you are a true genius.

[@gsxrinfrance5827]

This man is not real, he's a robot from another universe, specializing in engineering...😊

[@andrewhartrick9337]

Thank you for making, taping, commenting , it's perfect

[@mrgaz955]

Forget building a bike and engine from scratch, how the heck did he follow a line with the hacksaw. 🤪Most amazing thing to see....ever. As far as I’m concerned, hacksaws are designed to cut wonky lines.

[@miketoney1660]

i was thinking the same thing,

[@ericgabriel4190]

Allen with a hacksaw is more accurate than most people with a bandsaw.

[@1998TDM]

Concur. I wept, slightly, in shame.

[@Flakmagnet1701]

I have taken close note of the make of blades he uses....they must be less banana shaped than the ones I have, which only cut diagonal lines in varying directions.

[@diavolorosso69]

You forgot the other thing they were designed to cut: fingers.

[@JohnHughes2002]

The frame making is beyond me but the spline making is more down to earth.

[@thra5herxb12s]

Before Allen's channel, he was an engineering man of mystery and intrigue. His video series of his creations and techniques, show us the real Allen is a really lovley bloke and all round good egg. 👍

[@Smiles_per_gallon01]

God Allen like I've said before I'd chop my big toe off to have your mechanical genius. AMAZING

[@deanstephens6131]

Like your Shed & Buried mug, Allen! Henry will be pleased 😊👍

[@lukezelechoski4504]

Its so nice to have another channel to watch while waiting for the next Binky episode @ BadObsessionMotorsport

[@TheRealBhuado]

there are no words to describe this man.

[@peterdawson7775]

Beautiful workmanship Allen , just had to watch it twice !

[@loydsa]

It all goes to show what years of experience, simple tools and a genius using them can do :-)

[@BryanAguado]

You are a great teacher Sir Allen! You can also do comprehensive tutorials about workshop tools like the lathe and the milling machine! It will gladly help students/enthusiast like me. Thank you so much!

[@battlewaterloo]

Allen, I can rebuild engines and do a bit of customising, but you are an engineering genius with real talent, doing things I would not be able to attempt! Really inspiring and interesting videos!

[@wcads623]

What Allen makes simply by hand and eye without drawings never ceases to amaze.😲

[@TheGreatest1974]

One day all your bikes will be in museums with people shaking their heads in amazement.

[@jonobuckley3215]

I can’t believe I’m getting such enjoyment from watching somebody file a piece of aluminium.

[@MartinMcMartin]

Allen for the bespoke hand crafted parts, and ole Ichiban for his bonkers DIY tips, 2 of my favourite KZbinrs

[@craigadavies7963]

G'day Allen,, Great espisode as always. . Ol "Magic Fingers" The "National Treasure" Is at his best, again, powered by only two "just perfect" fruit cup cakes ,he miraculously knocks out the frame n levers of his next treasure . Much Respect from Down Under

[@Metrobus271]

It’s simply magic. No other explanation.

[@bx16v]

Allen, your hacksawing is more accurate than I can get in a band saw

[@paulnewman9275]

It's amazing to watch such perfection and not a computer in sight , just a man with more talent and passion than most of us can dream of:)

[@SAM-zt2uy]

Absolute wow at the pyramid effect on the brake pedal.

[@mrgrumpy9077]

Thank you Allen and Tracey I needed that video i was getting withdrawal symptoms , fab as always . 👍🥞

[@BlueMarbleRider]

I want to make a spline. Great video again, Mr. M.

[@grahamreeve5209]

Truly amazing Alan. You must have nerves of steel to leave the cup cake wrap where Tracey can find it.

[@deankdx]

i wouldn't have thought you could broach a spline by just squashing it in a vice. love the pyramid grips also. and that frame design and working out just boggles My brain as always with most of your videos. the photos and narration are perfect for explaining the processes used and tools used for the fabrication and marking out. always look forward to your next video.. when that phone rings, we always get a smile too! almost smelled a cake baking too :)

[@jasonkristunas9427]

Barnes Wallis level genius