Kawasaki Z1 900 engine rebuild Episode 7 - Carb adjusting tool

[@user-gz1hu5px1z]

You are a great teacher Mr Millyard, I have no mechanical skills but I have been looking for used motor bikes to have a go at rebuilding one, your videos are inspirational. Oh and a cuppa tea and cupcake.....Just perfect☺

[@ramishrambarran3998]

That is literally a work of art. I can make something like that..........but crudely so ! Tracy has you literally eating out of her hand ! Regards. Trinidad & Tobago. West Indies.

[@glennpettersson9002]

For me there is so much more in this video other than making a specialist tool to adjust carburettors. Cheers 👍

[@stevesmith511]

The M10 Cap Head bolt as a socket was something I'd just never spotted... Every day is a school day, thank you.

[@tonycamplin8607]

A really ingenious tool, I've got many specially made tools in my toolkit.

[@bjoernandersen8287]

Another great video with tools making and bonus as usual, the famous Mrs. Millyard's cupkakes and a nice cup of tea. Thanks for sharing.

[@jkunz27]

I hope you and the misses have a great Christmas Allen!

[@JaydeJackson]

That knurling tool is awesome.

[@hellcat3522]

Wonderful Allen. Im in a much more peaceful place now

[@steveb9270]

Very clever design, well made, just don't quench after tempering. Cheers

[@Simon67316]

Really enjoyed this one. Always wondered about how to reharden the metal after annealing. Also going to give brazing a go as it looks really strong. 👍

[@pete.b4197]

Thank you Doctor,Millyard!! Beauty artwork Sir!!👌👍☺️✌️🌻

[@diegocella6791]

The only channel on KZbin where you can get: Excellent Engineering - Excellent Cupcakes - Hedgehog!

[@paulwhite7475]

I like the " unobtrusively"placed 5 cylinder crank case

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Allen, you make it all look so easy to do! Excellent job on the construction of the carb adjusting tool! Cheers and Merry Christmas from across the pond!🎄🎄

[@nathanhardcastle8767]

Wow… I paused it at 6.35 I thought I deserved a cup cake and a cup of tea. I’m so glad your sharing this tool making video, your build videos are always amazing but you need to document these little tricks so life can go on and the future generations will be able to still cook toast. We all have no words for you Alan except thank you.

[@johnb5519]

I like the part where you heated up the material to the colour of Charlies face, made me chuckle.

[@andrewmacdonald5213]

Yes, indeed, I enjoyed it very much. I made my own in the 80s when I was working at a motorcycle shop . We serviced the city's police motorcycles, Kawasaki KZ 1000. I still have it😅

[@DavidP-t9e]

Master class from the man himself.I’ve been building bikes 30 years watching your videos helps a lot every days a school day 👍

[@xXDeltaXxwhotookit]

A great idea using the cap head rather than sacrificing a socket

[@owensbama1923]

As an aircraft mechanic we make special tools alot. Like an N1 wrench which is a closed end wrench riveted on the end of a rod to adjust the idle of the turbine engine on a bell 206 helicopter. Still i always seem to learn something from every video. Keep it up sir.

[@sjv6598]

1:14 genius. I’ve never thought of using the head of an Allen stud as a socket tool 🤯 great little tool, Alan 🙂

[@treborif]

I made something similar to undo the bolt holding my washing machine's agitator on - - I used a piece of bamboo and double sided tape . .

[@oscartravis5740]

Brilliant piece of engineering, but my head was turned most by the apricot cupcakes, they sound delicious 😋

[@Colin_Ames]

Another very enjoyable video. Thanks Allen!

[@roadbull74]

Apropos to nothing but I love the sound that clock in the background.

[@tonymarkey6525]

If we had more content like this on the main television channels the world would be a calmer, more pleasant place, I have absolutely no doubt!👍👍👍

[@Simon67316]

Exactly! They seem to want to deliver high pace low concentration Americanised content that is no good for society unless balanced with this calming type of viewing but sadly this type of content is few and far between on terrestrial tv.

[@johnstilljohn3181]

Nice.... All my bikes are fuel injection, but I still want this carb tool....

[@micksterboone4517]

Apricot is my favorite.

[@Jestersson]

Brilliant tool making. Love your channel and happy Xmas Allen👍

[@jaaron2834]

Nice..! Certainly takes 1 less tool for the job..! Always a great video ! 👍😎🤙

[@timothypywell2511]

Nice video again hope its not to long for the next one.

[@paulhall170]

Where else on KZbin will you see precision engineering and night-vision of hedgehogs in the same video? Amazing stuff!

[@plunder1956]

A nice little project if you have a lathe.

[@AllenMillyard]

It can be made by hand with an electric drill hacksaw and files

[@geoffreyjones2000]

I never wanted a cup cake so much : )

[@grahamsengineering.2532]

Another fine video from the Millyard Workshop, love the sound of the clock in the background.

[@Ecosse57]

every video is a treat and brightens the day.

[@truthboomertruthbomber5125]

The best way to sync the carbs is to first ride the bike a few miles so it’s fully warmed up and hot air has also warmed the carbs. Then hook up the carb stik or gauges and see the vac levels and then shut off the motor.

[@truthboomertruthbomber5125]

Then using the tool raise or lower the appropriate adjusters. If cyl 1 had high vacuum then it’s slide needs to be lowered a tiny amount. Vice versa for low vac. Once you’ve tweaked the errant slides fire the motor up and look at the manometer. It should be very close now. Shut the motor off and tweak the last tiny bit of imbalance out and you are done. By shutting the motor off you avoid generating a lot of heat .

[@Hungry_Hungry_Hippo]

The secret to Allen's success is obviously cupcakes and tea

[@cbrider726]

I dont know if anyone else has noticed that in the back ground i can hear a clock slowley ticking away . I find this so relaxing like the way you present your stream . Its a treat to watch a crafts man at work and pick up so many tips . Thanks you very much for your streams . 👍👍👍👍

[@KenFriisHansen]

Right at the end you even get to see the clock

[@ByronTexas]

As he’s polishing the brass handle, you hear the clock AND his stomach making noises. Just makes me sure that he’s actually human and not an advanced life form

[@jimbobroon-wj4qx]

Superb!!! As always!! 👍

[@candymintz]

fascinating, it's amazing what you can achieve when you have a cup of tea and a cup cake.

[@markthompson9914]

This is the only down side to going social media free so that you’re not bombarded with bad news, u miss videos like this. Still I’m glad I didn’t miss this cos I always feel really chilled out after watching u Allen, ✌️&❤️ mate 👍

[@taxalterror]

So GOOD Allen. 👍

[@tedscuttle9574]

I've been a mechanic all my life yet every time i watch one of your videos i learn something new. Great stuff.

[@menom7]

Excellent video Allen!!! This is an excellent idea!!! Cheers Mate!!! : >)

[@digitalmike330]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I could listen to Allen read the contents of a can of soup and be thoroughly entertained. Thanks for the fantastic content.

[@gymshoe8862]

The cuteness level of this video is off the charts! I'm troubled you did no Rockwell hardness tests on that screwdriver but I'll trust your judgement. Bravo Maestro!

[@AllenMillyard]

straw brown usually works just perfect

[@gymshoe8862]

As you can see you're dealing with a wise guy.@@AllenMillyard

[@hw4527]

Thank you for posting 👍👍

[@peterkelly250]

Great work. Apricot cakes and tea as well.

[@davidford2169]

Well done alan.👍🇬🇧

[@robthomas4302]

Some of the best tools I have are one's I made myself.

[@calbrock6302]

‘Just perfect’ as always. This cheered me right up after a crap afternoon

[@brentnearhood8874]

Thanks! Allen

[@moto-bruvs666]

The clock at the end is to signify that Allen knows what time it is.

[@SteveSeadog]

It's mesmerising watching you machining, fixing and making things. Time just is just irrelevant and I don't notice it passing.

[@stephenrice4554]

Thing of beauty , nice one

[@colinbagshaw1796]

Hey Allen someone with your machining ability, take a look at the Elrich motorcycle, you will appreciate the one off machining on that!

[@colinbagshaw1796]

ENGRICH motorcycle auto correct….😊

[@scottcates]

OH, that's very nice. I must get a lathe now :)

[@markconlon814]

another great video!

[@steveiname]

nice to see a little hygrometer tucked away in your shed

[@TheGazza636]

Have we not seen this tool made before

[@AllenMillyard]

No that was my air screw ajuster

[@TheGazza636]

Apologies was a great video by the way

[@charlesphillips8635]

So a five cylinder project on the go, can’t wait to see that one. Thanks Alan.

[@garrycoy806]

I went into a trans watching this video. Well done!

[@mandrakejake]

I'm pretty sure Tracey always leaves you one of her bakes to take 😊

[@davesmith8568]

A real pleasure watching your videos Allen thank you

[@sommelierofstench]

silver solder is magical! every time i watch your videos i want to build something, but i never know what to build. great work sir

[@Farlig69]

14:18 Cool! Thanks Allen, nice clock!!!!!!!!

[@philleeson7835]

That piece of tube wasn't cut by you Allen. Far to rough and not straight.😊 Another great informative video, thank you Allen

[@AllenMillyard]

It was from off cut scraps of tube I was given

[@rekleif]

Just what I needed after having a stressful day..

[@davidford2169]

This is what we call in the uk,as a back street mechanic....same mold as fred dibna, complete and utterly skillful engineers,.. these people do not come around that often,and are found all around the world,but in exceptionally small numbers.....one in a million,...if that 👍🇬🇧

[@calbrock6302]

@1:30 you can hear Alan’s stomach rumble….Tracey is late with the tea and cake

[@AllenMillyard]

😳

[@waynetaylor7285]

Thanks Allen pure joy watching your videos

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

I feel a complete failure for having ordered one from Suzuki. Lovely work Allen! Thing of beauty as ever.

[@kjrutter17]

Cheaper than a lathe tho👍

[@christmaselfcustoms]

Ok like the tool but the sneaky shots of the crank case is interesting. Can't work out what it is definitely two stroke but can't work out what type

[@frankr6702]

It is a pleasure to watch a master at work. Many Thanks

[@mrwolsy3696]

I hope another signature custom build is bubbling away in your thoughts for after the Z build.

[@AllenMillyard]

Just finishing off ep8 of the Z1 🙂

[@ukusagent]

Mr Millyard brilliant how to video , it kinda reminds me of a tip My father gave Me back in the 80's Trying to put longer Norton Springs in the Clutch of My 1979 CCM , putting a tube spanner over the springs and a screwdriver down the middle you can push hard on the spring holding Nuts without the springs Flexing all over the place. ( He had to do the same sort of thing on His Panther 600 back before I was born, But then He also cut corks down and restuck them on the clutch plates , as it was difficult to get spares or afford them back them, So you made do and mended stuff ) . I just love watching you work, you remind Me of Dave Davis from Wroughton Motorcycles, I spent many a happy hour talking and working with Him as He worked on His old DOT machines

[@markaddy53]

fantastic job again allen keep up the good work next video please

[@AllenMillyard]

all being well a Christmas Day extra special feature vid

[@dannyang798]

What cloth did you use to polish with? Great video by the way

[@Turleyswheels]

Top man love it ❤

[@guzziwheeler]

Well done, Allen! It is always a good feeling using a good working, homemade special tool. I have a drawer full of them, most of them I probably will never ever use again. But every time i take on of them in my hand, it reminds me of an interresting story of struggle, think and win.

[@MrPotatochips4]

So true, sometimes it the only was out of an awkward corner one worked ones way into somehow, haha

[@David-xl9cp]

Allen used the words “rough sawn” did we ever expect Allen to use THOSE words 😮😮😮 Obviously not cut off by Allen then 👍

[@AllenMillyard]

No it was some scrap tube I was given 🙈

[@David-xl9cp]

@@AllenMillyard I thought so 👍👍👍

[@31144]

Who's a naughty boy Allen ? Those jaws looked a bit shiny, maybe someone has lightly "brushed" them with the tool post/tool steel 😂😂😂. Lovely little video Allen, still yet to finish making 1 of your dog legged mixture screw adjusters for my KTM 400 👍

[@AllenMillyard]

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[@MrCromagnonman]

0:30 Golden Lodge spark plug? The 4-electrode design was the only plug that could last on a highly tuned moped 50 years ago

[@BMW7series251]

Thanks Allen, wonderful work. Cheers, John.

[@dustymiller7758]

Great little tool Allen, Fantastic work.

[@jameshodgson1609]

Quin from Blondihacks did a very good video hobby heat treating this week end. Shame she did not have a Charlie Weaver in her workshop when describing cherry red !

[@hullygully1135]

As always, an absolute pleasure watching Allen at work.

[@martinda7446]

It really is. We are so privileged to be able to walk beside Allen as he works in his videos, a great thing technology has made possible.

[@briangibbon8711]

A great post Allen, many thanks. We would love to see a video of how you made the 12v alternator for your Velocette......

[@AllenMillyard]

Sadly no video footage I would need to make a new one to make a video

[@gazzafloss]

It just goes to show that a man with hand skills, a few items of metal stock, some hand tools, and a small lathe can, and DOES make anything. Bespoke tools are the best Allen. And the hedgehog is pretty smart, while there's still food and you're still supplying it he's happy to be out and about.

[@tomtruesdale6901]

What a remarkable tool you built. I can think of several places I have needed to hold a nut still while turning a screw inside it. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@MrPotatochips4]

Used to restore antique furniture, made many specialized tools. Made them nicely and fit them in my good tool box. Thinking of making a carved and painted box so they can all stay together when my numbers up --- that would be perfect :D

[@jubiletabustamanteserrano2446]

INTERESANTE ESA HERRAMIENTA

[@garethleitner9547]

My dad was a machinist. I'm sure he would have enjoyed these videos as much as I do.

[@jimclarke1108]

🛠🪓🔧🪚 Here is my tool kit Al.

[@johnmoulton-zh9rm]

My god Allen we're do you get your patience.

[@drewmarshall4422]

Love your videos, so relaxing and informative. Top notch

[@SuperReasonable]

A fabulously useful tool and one I wish I’d had when I owned a similar Kawasaki many years ago and had to do most of the work on it myself. It was a nightmare adjusting those carbs.

[@truthboomertruthbomber5125]

A Kawasaki shop could have ordered the factory tool which is like AM’s but much shorter so you don’t have to fully remove the gas tank.

[@mrsmith4662]

I doubt that I'll make one, but I certainly enjoyed watching the expert at work(the cupcakes looked very appertizing too).