Kawasaki KDX200A engine rebuild - episode 2

[@jackfrombg4498]

It is hard to imagine more peaceful life than this.

[@rdaystrom4540]

This video could be used in a classroom for mechanics. It is perfect. Allen, next time you pinch a cupcake put the lid back more gently. She heard that I'm sure of it.

[@philnotley5138]

It’s very therapeutic watching Alan carefully reassemble engines he makes it look so simple and like you could easily do it too -but of course 90% of us can’t 😅

[@tlmoller]

93%… 😉

[@debbiewright2171]

It's nice to see him without that talentless Cole monkey 🐒 stealing the limelight !,

[@sungear]

I sometimes ask myself if I could do this kind of stuff if I just organized my shed better, but the answer is no.

[@paulcasey5204]

Therapeutic in many ways. I woke up feeling a bit flat but then saw there was a new and lengthy Millyard video. My day is made, thanks Alan.

[@colinstares6207]

Great video Allen, can’t wait to see how it goes

[@gwaithwyr]

I love it when Allen says" "I'm really pleased with that".

[@BooklessT]

I'll bet he's really pleased about that

[@stewarthaddon3219]

Something that's easily overlooked on Allens videos is how good the editing is. Top job.👍

[@AllenMillyard]

Thankyou

[@SpringVinMoto]

Better than most high budget tv shows. The audio he gets is on another level

[@Neontrifle]

It takes a heck of a long time to film and edit to this standard, the camera must be in some awkward places to get the shots....always appreciated.

[@atvheads]

And only bird song.

[@CONEHEADDK]

@@atvheads Tea and bakery..!!!!! The english way.

[@assessor1276]

Ahhh…the rhythmic ring-da-ding-ding-ding of an old two-stroke! Music to the ears of any ‘70s era biker. Thanks Allen!

[@lawrencekeating5571]

No Millyard video would be complete without the requisite cupcake, cup of tea and local wildlife appearances. For me, it’s these little touches that make Alan’s stellar videos so wonderful and unique. I smile every time I watch one 😁.

[@firsteerr]

it amazes me how much alans hydraulic pump sound s like me missus 😁one cake one robin , one hedgehog glad to see the TV stardom hasn't gone to your head i would guess the pigeon is my late mate dougie who said he would come back as one , and he loved a good shed

[@alwaysask1]

For some unknown reason, I straight away give a thumbs-up as soon as I play the video.

[@oscartravis5740]

If only the pigeon, robin and hedgehogs knew what fantastic videos they were part of! Brilliant from start to finish ☺

[@mikep.5517]

Sunday morning, Allen mucking about with a smooth-running 2-smoke: It doesn't get any better than this. Thanks Allen.

[@villev8844]

My blood pressure drops to a safe level while watching this channel. Because of the public health benefits, these videos save taxpayers money all over the world.

[@edwardcarr2725]

That's so true. Me also

[@thewatcher5271]

What A Great Part Two! There's No Way To Know How Much Knowledge You've Shared With Other Motorcyclists & Mechanics Alike! Thank You.

[@bandsawman2]

I love everything about this video! The super-close camera work, showing the simplest of things like nipping up a screw, are so satisfying to watch. The regular inclusion of the wildlife, tea drinking and cake stealing add a wonderfully warm element to your videos too 😊 And I love it when make observations about Tracey doing mysterious things - like "she sort of pokes the stick through..." - that cracked me up!

[@Shining_Whit]

After quite a stressful day at work, this was the perfect way to wind down the day! Thanks Allen.

[@krp6147]

Great video love to see the old classic being rebuilt, I used to race a 1981 KDX 250 B1 Enduro in the early 80s brought back some fond memories thanks, 🙂👍

[@josephcalvosa8272]

You sir are the Bob Ross of motorcycle engine building.

[@timhicks2154]

Always check that the gears work before installing the engine….that brings back memories of when I rebuilt a Honda FT500C and didn’t do that check! Engine in…and pretty much straight back out again!

[@julesviolin]

You take us back in time Allen. It's like a time machine. That Kawasaki was like brand new again just like it was in the 80's !!! Bravo 👏

[@Blacklab99]

Allen, you are an absolute magician. You make it look so easy which is a sign of a master. Always great videos. Thank you.

[@kennylake4643]

The look , the sound , the stance of the old bikes ! Beautiful bike Sr.

[@jamesy3722]

I never knew The unsung hero Allen millyard had a KZbin channel! I just stumbled upon a little piece of heaven

[@SunofYork]

My favourite bird is the wood pigeon (ring dove). I live in Wisconsin now and I do miss them....and fresh ! Yorkshire haddock and chips.. Never mind, Heathrow here I come in August ! Chicago-Heathrow ticket is bought !

[@dizheller2101]

All Allen's videos speak of his prodigious knowledge and complete familiarity with all things around engines and motorcycles. Add to that, the meticulous attention to the smallest detail... I have pen and paper ready with every video, and I've learned so much that I am now willing, and feel able, to tackle the restoration of my 1984 Honda VT500C. Thank you for that, Allen! Looking forward to future videos!

[@swississue8550]

Good day sir ! I just watched your six carb clean and test for the red super 6 ! Such perseverance is a rare attribute ! Your attention to detail and immersion into every stage of construction is only impressive if we get to see your biscuit tin in your kitchen or the lawn mower next to your shed. To watch any of your vids awakens a certain tranquillity. Most of the time, i'm In awe ! Anyway...? Oh i'll be pressing play then ✊️👉🙄🤣

[@pebblesandbart]

First time I've seen any of your videos Allen, It was just a joy to watch, I rebuilt my 1983 IT175 last year and wish I'd seen this superb tutorial first, it would of saved a lot of grief but hey you learn only by the mistakes you make. I'm in the middle of rebuilding my 79 RM 125 at the moment and this video has given many invaluable tips and also inspiration. Thank You.

[@MrGreenperil]

Great episodes 1 and 2 Alan,and especially on an old classic like the kdx.👍

[@TangibleExistence]

Excited for your test run on this KDX200!! Thank you Allen for all the great lessons in engineering. Cheers

[@AllenMillyard]

will be a coupe of weeks before I can start filming it

[@TheSimple46]

Allen, I'm sure I speak for many when I say; you are my therapy 😊

[@TheFlyingBusman]

“Thank you for watching”, says Allen. Well, “thank you for giving us something interesting to watch”, says me. Always look forward to your cupcake fuelled tinkerings.

[@BooklessT]

Reminds me of my own KDX in the early eighties. I'm not the tallest of people and there would always be an audience to watch me execute a sort of Fosbury flop onto the seat and then hold the bike vertical with toes extended.....happy days!

[@TS50ER]

Any bike with a countershaft seal that presses in from the outside is a winner in my opinion.

[@RichardMcGrath-w4w]

Really enjoyed watching your rebuild. Great seeing a " proper " engineer at work. Keep up the good work Allen

[@bmp72]

It would be so nice to see a similar video series about replacing all bearing, seals, valve guides and rings etc etc for a Harley Shovelhead motor… I have 3 of these bikes and would love a guide to this work by Allen…

[@1962dunbar]

So relaxing watching Allen like a nice bedtime story

[@ronbradshaw7404]

I had a 1981 KDX-175, best bike i ever had!.

[@terrytopliss9506]

Very satisfying watching you put the engine together Allen,thanks for the video.👍👍

[@gazzafloss]

Allen you're a natural great engineer, a gentleman and a gentle human being, attributes to which we should all aspire. Thankyou for this, another perfect presentation.

[@mikewatson4967]

I just love the sound of a properly running 2stroke. Cacophony at its sweetest.

[@Banditmanuk]

Must be really satisfying hearing a freshly rebuilt engine fire into life. It's always interesting and engaging watching you work. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with these great vids. 👍

[@waterboy8999]

It wasn't when I rebuilt my cement mixer motor, I really miss it......

[@robgillam340]

So nice not to have silly music, just an expert doing something really well.

[@jondadon3586]

I always love that 1st start up after a rebuild’ it’s like mission accomplished 😊. Lovely job Alan.

[@Jim230176]

When we need someone to take over David Attenborough, Allen Millyard should be at the top of the list!

[@jjrider6758]

Watching this video of Alan's crank rebuild reminded me of my dear departed Dad.. He once bought a Montesa 348 which we took for a test ride at a local disused RAF airfield where people had been dumping piles of unwanted topsoil and rubble for years. Unfortunately, when it came to my turn it seized up absolutely solid and I really felt sick for having wrecked Dad's new (to him) trials bike.. At least we thought it had seized, but when we got it apart it turned out that the crank pin was too loose a fit in the flywheels - to solve this, in the past some engineering genius had ARALDITED the pin into the flywheels !! - This bodge did actually hold until I had revved it hard to go up a steep incline, then the flywheels had spun out of alignment and jammed in the crankcases.. It was still a pain to fix (Montesa parts weren't easy to get at the time..) but at least I didn't feel quite so guilty !!..

[@AllenMillyard]

Amazing

[@bendenisereedy7865]

That little engine is so nicely engineered and easy to overhaul.... well at least you make it look easy as you have such economy of effort, a true craftsman!

[@Capesthorn]

Ah, the genius that is Allen Millyard. My favourite YT channel. Always educational, thoroughly entertaining and oddly therapeutic. Every episode is greatly anticipated. 👍👍👍

[@kennycarter8179]

First off I think you are brilliant and I really enjoy your videos. I owned a Kawasaki, KTM Dealership and worked on bikes 50 yrs, a trick an older friend that owned a machine shop and built 1,000s of bike engines taught me. On engines that the main bearing and seal goes in the case from the inside so you can't heat the bearing to expand it so the crank falls in because of the seal. He would make a pin diameter of the crank stepped so it couldn't go into the bearing far enough to touch the seal. Heat the pin set it on the bearing as the bearing expands the pin drops in, remove the pin and the crank will fall right into the bearing. In no way do I know more or am as talented as you just a trick I learned that made bike engine rebuilding easy.

[@neilmeansneil]

Love the sound and smell of a Two Stroke, one of the best parts of European holidays are the screaming two stroke mopeds still ripping around the towns!

[@martinwhitaker5332]

watching you work on the bike brings back fond memories of my Honda cb 200 that I got when I passed my test in Kendal over 40 years ago, wish I still had it.

[@stevebandit1964]

If there is ever an individual so clever and totally engaging who deserves his very own TV show its Allen, I for one would be an avid viewer... 😁

[@TheMegaross91]

Used to love that when I had my allotment, my mate the robin always came for a visit. Inquisitive little buggers

[@AmsterdamBikeLife]

Hi Allen, long time watcher, first time commenter here. What an amazing channel you have, my face lights up every time I see a new video of Millyard :) Your video's are almost some sort of therapy to me and I think I have watched most video's 3 times already. Your knowledge is insane and I keep learning every new video. I have to say I am kind of jealous of the collection of bikes you have ;) I keep wondering where you store all these beauties. Hopefully we can keep enjoying your video's for a long time! Keep up the good work and remember: you inspire a young generation of mechanics, including me!

[@AllenMillyard]

Thankyou for the comment

[@johndavies2396]

I have never had a motorbike but Allen's video are pure enjoyment susch talent 🏍️🏍️

[@paulhall170]

Bikes, birds, baking and hedgehogs; what's not to love? Allen you do our hearts good.

[@Drmcclung]

I'm quite happy you were able to source the parts you needed. You're not lying, anything NOS is getting near impossible to get for Japanese machines as of late.

[@asciimation]

I am doing a Kawasaki KT250, my first bike project. Amazingly I was able to get a few NOS parts locally, supplied in little plastic bags, still with original Kawasaki labels in them. A site called plenternz sells NOS parts for Japanese bikes here in New Zealand.

[@martiniv8924]

Great to see the little ‘Green Meanie’ alive and kicking again 👌🏻😎

[@richardsherwin3259]

Really enjoying working my way through all your videos whilst I’m stuck at home having a bathroom fitted. 😀👍

[@daveb1242]

There’s no substitute for experience. Another tricky job made to look so simple. Absolutely brilliant 😁👍

[@ridookvyanda]

Allen Millyard's video is my nightly theraphy 😊

[@dd-yg3cx]

keeping the 2strokes alive . nice one.

[@grosbeakmc]

Really well done, Allen. Your videos are so calming and therapeutic that after watching them I feel like I've just come from a spa. Great results with the KDX200!

[@philipgandy9621]

Another awesome video! Always look forward to watching. Thank you for taking the time to make them.

[@chillywilly934]

Very Cool Allen!! Love all your video's because of your skills, technique while filming and the brief brakes with your tea and goodies. Keep the two stroke videos coming as they're my favorite!! Thank you Allen!!

[@dwaynecoomber6610]

beautiful bike and awesome work .. would love to see a riding video 📹.

[@MegaWildweasel]

nice to see a craftsman at work you did all the repairs the same way I used to.

[@tiffinthyme5822]

Hello Allen, good to see that little motor back together so sweetly. Sounded great, wish I could smell it! Cakes and tea on tap, you have a great lady there. Cheers Kevin.

[@gnarlybadger690]

Cracking Enduro bike in it's day Allen, enjoyed watching your video giving the little Kawasaki the Millyard TLC treatment

[@Pompomgrenade]

I've seen this guy make multi-cylinder engines out of sheer will of machining genius... To watch him do the KDX200 rebuild, was ultra cool. 💯2stroke🪄

[@gajmtaj]

Sounds sweet to me . I do love the old kdx air cooled! That is a very good looking bike for its vintage too . Well fettled Allen !

[@chrisdelpierre9454]

I remember snapping the swing arm spindle on my KDX200 in 1995 and being enormously proud of being able to change it myself! Allen, your work is on another level, love your videos!

[@Sleepy.Time.]

I hope when its back together you can shoot some footage while riding. One of the all time great trail bikes.

[@ro63rto]

A friend in Italy had an Aprilia Tuareg 125cc bought for him in his 16th birthday. I was so jealous. Nice blue and yellow one. Sounded exactly like this one.

[@jannemec4567]

It's so cool to see Allen using ČZ chains. These are made in Strakonice, Czechia 🇨🇿

[@leedavidson7314]

Can watch your videos all day absolutely brilliant as all ways

[@PLAYINGAROUND]

Alan Millyard: Fantastic engineer, TV personality, all round good bloke and professional cake thief 😁. Yes. lets see how she goes, and whilst you're at it, how about you have a go at cake baking? That would be fun seeing you being instructed by your good lady.

[@Wil_Liam1]

Another great peaceful video Alan

[@mcjjordan]

Love how simple air cooled 2-strokes are

[@howder1951]

Enjoyed the build, also the cupcakes and hedgehogs, cheers!

[@GazVanDyk]

Love the sound of 2 stroke. I miss my TZR 125 I had in 1990.

[@SpringVinMoto]

I’d love to see a video on how you do your videos. Your productions are very well done. You are a man of many talents

[@coopertrooper87]

Love this. Reminds me of when I was rebuilding my CRM250! Long live the 2 stroke enduro bike! Allen, your vids are fantastic! Thank you so much and please keep em comin! Absolutely fantastic!

[@markmills-ec3im]

Very relaxing watching an expert at work ,very entertaining.

[@sicks6six]

lovely little 2T engine from Kawasaki before L/C, exhaust valves, A/R CDI timing, when they were still reliable and easy to work on in the shed,

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Alan, back to brand new ready for another 20 years of enjoyment mate, cheers

[@Wingnut_Stickman]

Make sure you film giving Guy his hat! Excellent video, thanks for sharing.

[@pishbot]

cute little robin came by to say hello. excellent repair, allen. the kawasaki sounds amazing.

[@matthewharlowehrscyclespor668]

Thanks Allen! A fun watch! You made my day! Now....I need to get back to work. Be good. Stay safe. Wishing you a Deluxe day!

[@smithers139]

Was just in the middle of a film 🎥 will have to wait ! Till I’ve watched Alan 😂

[@richardphillips3303]

I must admit that I don't remember the KDX but I do recall the KX bikes. Bringing any of these older bikes back to life is great 👍

[@pakkelly]

Brilliant overhaul. We look forward to seeing you shred some berms! Ah, the sweet smell of two strokes.

[@tazzhungry]

Hey Allen 🙂 I really enjoyed watching you rebuild ur Kawasaki 200 Dirt Bike. Your alot like me when u do things. Your a real professional. 😀 Thank you.

[@bobzybob1]

What a beautiful explication on rebuilding this awesome vintage bike's engine !!! Thank you for the great work. Please enjoy and ride safe...

[@keithgarland3404]

Always a thumbs up from me, we'd watch you fettle anything. There's always some little tip or explanation of what your doing, or the reason why.

[@ducatobeing]

I really enjoyed that! I feel so relaxed and focused. I must not be tempted to go and start dismantling things, I know from hard won experience where that leads. Profanity and an inert pile of bits. Once again a master class in gentle entertainment and skill.

[@malcellison8831]

Thanks Allen. Therapeutically entertaining as always 😊

[@alexmorgan3435]

A++++. Did you know that the BBC are axing Springwatch? There's always Allen's Channel. Perfect.

[@farmerlamb2372]

Biggest problem with this video, it wasn't long enough! Great work as usual Allen!

[@AllenMillyard]

My longest video to date

[@milehigh61]

@@AllenMillyardif you made a feature length video it still wouldn’t be long enough lol😂 Your content is awesome mate, keep up the good work!

[@panosgamithis8868]

Lovely to see you again Mr. Millyard...

[@1littlehondashop]

Love having your videos on in the shop very relaxing !

[@paullavallee1631]

You would be a handy guy to have for a neighbor Allen

[@garywheeley5108]

Indeed imagine what he could do to your lawn mower......supercharger nitrous oxide v12

[@kennethjorgensen6624]

So much excellence.. a lovely little walk down memory lane for me. My absolute favorite trail bike was an '84 KDX250.. beautiful torque, wonderful 6-speed gearbox. After cobbling the motor into an '88 KX125 chassis and '91 KX500 fork it was an absolute pleasure to trailride. Slim, lightweight, very nimble and quite capable with a trials tire and the disc brakes.