Honda ST1100 Repairs - Refitting the engine - Episode 5

[@derekedlund1854]

If we could all access our Inner "Millyard", the world would be a better place.

[@skippyyoung7872]

"Here, here! 🤘

[@karlvanboxel561]

Beaut job Sir Allen that sounded great did u ever find a prob with the gearbox?

[@anthonycarty9433]

And I might even finish one of my projects .

[@cooper68ns]

No not a better place. Just perfect. Cheers

[@mathijsdevries728]

Lot’s of V4’s, V6’s, V8’s, V16’s and who knows, maybe even a V7 on the road! 🤷🏻‍♂️👊🏻

[@cv5645]

I'm not sure, but I think I am right in saying you are probably the most interesting engineer on KZbin. We live in a disposable society, people are so quick to throw things away and leave issues to dealers to fix. What you do, on many levels is show with a bit of patience, logic, and common sense that various bits of metal do go together and can be worked on. Never stop making content and please come back to Kop Hill climb :D

[@AllenMillyard]

I’m already set to come to Kophill on the Sunday 🙂

[@tommaguzzi1723]

you might like the Mustie1 channel too

[@gs1100ed]

@@tommaguzzi1723 really no comparison between the 2 IMHO

[@tommaguzzi1723]

@@gs1100ed its not a contest. i think both provide interesting content. when you remarked how you like to see things repaired instead of thrown away i thought of Mustie1 who tries to repair absolutely everything so mentioned his channel in case you hadn't seen it. that's all.

[@MegaDirtyberty]

I dislike throwing things away if they can be fixed.

[@mikeandrews8690]

Move over W Heath Robinson! Ratchet straps and scissor jack replace bell-cranks, levers, blocks and tackle, pulleys etc. Those fence posts would have become kindling in a "normal" home. Further demonstation (if any were needed) that Allen is way beyond "normal"! He just knew that he would have a workshop use for them one day.... Brilliant, again, Allen. Thank you very much for keeping us all interested.

[@hamradioguy1359]

I really enjoy that you include the other important parts of your life such as your wife working in the kitchen and the little hedgies and birds that you helped through the winter. It is a personal touch that you put into everything you create. Simply brilliant. Thank you for sharing.

[@AllenMillyard]

thankyou,

[@bthomasx]

What Allen does with the smallest shop, the simplest tools is AMAZING. Wow

[@willgates3840]

I hope that you're well pleased with this video Allen because it's just perfect. 👍

[@ianfutube]

"You need a special long screwdriver to tighten the carbs up, I made mine by welding two screwdrivers together." - I'd be disappointed if you didn't Alan! What a legend, the whole video series is a master class in ingenuity. Thanks, I really enjoyed watching this 👍

[@ianfutube]

PS - I don't have, and probably never will have an ST1100 😂

[@AllenMillyard]

I said that before I got one as a winter hack 23 years ago 🙈

[@richardjohnson3370]

Shame he welded a pozi end on it and using it on jis screws

[@simonsackett]

"Can't get it wrong". Hahaha! You've no idea what I'm capable of messing up and forgetting, Allen.

[@chrv2956]

In episode 4, when Allen dropped the bolt I suddanly felt little closer to Milyard standard, just one mm, and still lightyears behind. Simon, I am just like you

[@ebutuoyebutouy]

@@chrv2956 Me too. Lol.

[@miketoney1660]

I have watched every episode you have put on KZbin, read just about every comment people make on your projects and I don't believe I have ever read one that was negative, you my friend are a cut above the rest, always humble, soft spoken, your demeanor gives us all something to stride to be more like, safe riding to you.

[@AllenMillyard]

Im really proud to have a 99% channel rating on KZbin, thank you to everyone who watches

[@AllenMillyard]

most videos on my channel are rated at 99.8% likes, but it seems I always get a few viewers who feel the need to hit the thumbs down button 😒

[@peterhallett7162]

They’ve almost certainly hit the thumbs down button by accident🙄

[@loadofsmith1511]

Why does Alan sound so surprised when his bikes start first time. Very one else in the world new it would. Bless him.

[@richchamberlain5327]

Who needs hydraulic engine hoist when you’re Allen Millyard. Genius.

[@Pesmog]

I would love to know how Allen lifted the Viper engine into his V10 custom bike, that must have needed some proper ingenuity. 😀👍

[@EnglishTurbines]

The fence posts and ratchet straps were entertaining. I can't see how just one individual could do it any other way. Honda's design team were on overtime when they did this one...Delightful....🤔😳😏😏😀🇬🇧

[@JR-bj3uf]

When I had to get the engine back into my my Honda VTR1000, after the rebuild, I was stuck for a solution. Finally I found a pool ladder from a long vanished above ground pool. It fitted perfectly over the bike like a derrick. I am sure it had at least a 200 lb load limit since I had gone over it myself. I lashed a bar across the top with a bit of 2 inch angle iron, attached my chain hoist to this, and using straps, pulled the engine up into the frame. As Allen would say "I was pleased with that!"

[@garybrown4854]

Honda st1100 pan European , possibly the best motorcycle Honda ever made , great series Allen .

[@andrewstones2921]

Just so you know Alan, it’s because of you that I bought my own ST1100 Pan European in Candy Red.

[@essentialfix]

"He goes in the 1st station and has a proper nosh" That hedgehog rocks! 😂🤣

[@Bouwentjes]

Awesome bike. My st1100 has done over 100.000 miles /160.000kms Still running strong

[@ragarse3]

As an ex st1100 owner thank goodness I didnt have to emove the engine. Refitting and that simple rig - pure genius.

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

The older Honda engines just sound so mechanical. You can hear every gear. Lovely!

[@AllenMillyard]

It’s the gear driven cams

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Great job Allen. The utility of ratchet straps can never be underestimated. I've done many a tricky aircraft job in the field with them. The Honda sounds very smooth, it was fantastic when it started straight away. Best wishes, Dean.

[@AllenMillyard]

It started like I’d just parked it at the shops 🙂

[@pruplebug]

Great timing with this video. Giving me motivation to get the engine back into my 1995 Urban Tiger Fireblade. The frame is currently suspended from an A frame ladder in my shed (forks off for a service). If Allen can get that engine back installed in such a tight space, I’m sure I’ll be fine 😃

[@eefneleman9564]

I once suspended a 7.5 litre V8 from ratchet straps. All went well but I don't think I'll repeat that. They stretched quite a bit.

[@MikeTheBike58]

Great to see the Honda come back to life again,IMHO you can't beat Honda build quality. That cake looked so good too,have two hedgehogs in the garden also....one has been coming since it was a baby.

[@motomaggs7164]

I sit down to watch some KZbin and Allen’s vid pops up, so I’m really pleased with that……

[@danwood4750]

It wouldnt be a proper engine install without a grazed knuckle. Top Job!

[@rodmitchell8064]

Kudos to this genius for accomplishing this, in all my years of working on motorcycles,Hondas are by far the most difficult and frustrating to work on, Honda seems to pride themselves in making their motorcycles over complicated

[@jonnenne]

I am really pleased every time I hear "I am really pleased with that" and "It fits just perfect"

[@Roadkill7878]

I rode pans for years. Hearing that characteristic engine sound brought back happy memories. Absolutely lovely bike

[@ewendavidson8787]

I just find your videos amazing, your attention to detail is blissful. You take me back to the 60’s and 70’s working with my Dad on his cars. He was very, very fussy, good education for me as a young boy. Motorbikes have given me so much, I’ve traveled around Europe, Canada and NZ . Watching you is just brilliant. I laugh every time you head for the kitchen to see what your wife has been baking, again it’s brilliant and reminds me of better times. 👏👏👏👏👌👌👌👌

[@radardoug]

Ahhhhhhhhhhh! I had a 1991 ST1100 that I put 75,000 miles on before I sold it. The sound of that engine brings back memories.

[@TonyTromp-b4c]

You're the best! You're a Genius@ thank you very much. I'm 73 and I've always had muti cylinder big cc bikes since I was 18. I currently ride a ST1100 1999 . It's the nice riding and best balanced bike I ever rode. I had 2 BSA 650s and a 2x Goldwings. GL1000 and a GL1100 Interstate,which was stolen. Goldwing are the best cruisers my GL1100 had 556,000 on its clock when it was stolen and it never missed a beat . I Do all servicing myself. Honda is the Best

[@johnb5519]

Nothing beats the feeling of satisfaction one gets, from an engine starting up after a rebuild. Well done, it sounds great.

[@noelcastle3986]

Mustie and Allen couldn't be more different , Allen works on quality machines Mustie fixes anything that's mechanical and sometimes electrical. I enjoy both channels but for precision workmanship and hacksawmanship Allen wins .

[@bielbills]

This transverse V4 is a thing of beauty!

[@stevewilliams8193]

Longitudinal V4 you mean, but still cool.

[@shawnsatterlee6035]

Transverse is front wheel drive vehicles. Motor (engine) sitting sideways.

[@stevewilliams8193]

@@shawnsatterlee6035 Negative. Has nothing to do with front vs rear wheel drive. Has everything to do with the orientation of the crankshaft in relationship to the center line of the vehicle. if they are in the same direction, it is longitudinal, if they are perpendicular it is transverse.

[@Morannar]

Its' not about being good looking, powerful, fast or whatever. I've never been on such a bike, nor have the intention of doing so. Definitely not my type. But, gosh, the ST1100 has such a charisma, such design choices... that can only be found in old school Goldwings. Both Hondas. Must be the brand, for sure. Quality bikes that were build to last and endure. Not to be easy, nor cheap, nor fast, nor racey, nor exclusive. But rather to be extremely good bikes. Simple as that.

[@Supernaut2000]

It's really a step by step process, just like Tracey baking the ginger cake. If we had more people like you Allen, maybe society would repair more vs throw away? If you loved the ST1100, you should get the ST1300! I've had both and the 1300 was amazing, until I got rear ended and it was wiped out.

[@Skynet4444]

Ive really enjoyed following this series, the perfect end to a sunday afternoon. Thanks alan,you are a true mechanical genius. 👍

[@chrv2956]

Great video again. As an owner of a ST100 myself it is great to see the bike in details, and always a pleasure to look see the way you deal with everything in a superb and elegant way. Beside this I am appreciating your very nice and correct english. A pleasure too. Gratings to you and Tracy from Denmark

[@AllenMillyard]

thank you

[@RE650NZGraeme]

@@AllenMillyard Certainly surprised any colourful language that may have ensued - worse than "Oh Bother" has been carefully eliminated! A very difficult engine to manipulate in and out of the frame. Well done! Graeme NZ

[@dustymiller7758]

Fantastic job Allen, the engine sounds great with no knocks or whining and so smooth. Really impressed with the first start, great entertainment as always.

[@toddcott9510]

As a motorcycling Hedgehog , I would just like to say a big thank you.

[@Buster-jg9zg]

Hi Alan, just watched the ST1100, series, amazing, makes very foot lunch time viewing, your videos are addictive, keep up the good work.👏🏻👏🏻

[@dukie1616]

And here I am second-guessing myself with every insignificant mechanical job I tackle. My sensei Allen Millyard in his dojo of mechanical excellence and wonders. Thank you good Sir👏

[@HUSKY7-1]

The bonding with the new bike is almost complete. Nothing like taking a newly acquired bike apart to really get to know it. Heath Robinson would be proud of the engine hoist.

[@davestraight8219]

man steals cake when lady has knife - brave man :D

[@DiHandley]

There’s something unique about the sound that a Japanese motorcycle engine makes. People who haven’t ridden before won’t be able to fully appreciate that wonderful song, but it’s music to my ears.

[@philipjosephbarker7737]

Great mechanic who thinks outside the box and makes things so easy and simple to follow for the average rider. No big noting himself, shouting or abusing others, he gets on with the job without all the commercial branding or expensive power tools toted on other rebuild shows. He's just down to earth and a fellow motorcyclist. Plus, he and his wife appreciate nature and help take care of the local wildlife.😃😃😃😃🏍🏍🏍

[@graemefisher7014]

I wish I had a 1/4 of your skill and ability, your videos are excellent so much detail and skills to be learnt, thank you for sharing your abilities and knowledge

[@nickjanssens]

This is engineering at its best, I can remember a host of Millyards over 50 years ago working on old BSA’s and Triumphs, employing the age old cloths prop as levers. (For the benefit of younger readers, ask your granny about cloths props.)

[@hlpang1075]

Love the super Zen way you do your bikes. So calm and smooth. Waiting for the next episode like my favorite Netflix series!

[@philipcooper8297]

Great job, Allen. I'm still surprised how well engineered the ST1100 was. No wonder Japanese destroyed European motorcycle market.

[@tonegeerkins491]

Nothing can slow you down! When you were saykng the engine weighs 200kg..I thought you would say "I am getting help" BUT NO! You are inspirational! This afternoon. .. I am going to do my dishes...all by myself! Or tommorow at the latest!

[@paulhansen7667]

I admired your engine hoisting solution. I have to work alone myself so I may be using that in the future. Thank you for your videos! I really look forward to them.

[@martinhughes9769]

Brilliant how you improvised with bits of old fence posts, another Brilliant video

[@98Blackbess]

I love than Honda whine. Brings back many many happy memories of a 10 year, countless miles, ST1100 ownership. In hindsight i should have kept it but a Goldwing kept taking my fancy. Thank you for bringing back those wonderful memories.

[@Colin_Ames]

Nice work Allen. I have never seen a scissor jack used in that manner before, I'll definitely remember that for the future.

[@Paul-FrancisB]

Good evening Allen

[@FEETLE]

such a warm home you have, and the misses support your passion well ....heaven on earth

[@onecookieboy]

Nice job Allen, I like the way everything is re-assembled without forcing, prying or hammering, which is something I often see. How you achieve so much in a small garden shed is beyond me, I have twice as much room and it never feels big enough!

[@anthonycarty9433]

I think it's definitely a mind set . Clear concise and logical thinking . What I wouldn't give for that holy trinity .

[@gasdive]

I'm often surpised the way the number one tool for most people seems to be the mallet

[@malcellison8831]

Just perfect, Allen 😊 I think most of us would rather you work on our bikes than main dealers!

[@willgarrod9907]

Love it, just the use of ratchet straps, jacks and old fence posts.......you also reminded me of why I love single cylinder bikes.

[@robertfrank886]

I’ve watched the whole series on the ST1100 as I own 2 of them- fantastic work!!!!

[@AussieMaleTuber]

Thanks Allen, and again from Stone country, Sydney NSW!

[@Thiswasmeanttobeeasy]

Love the simple things, like silicone on the exhaust gaskets, or the heat gun on the intake rubbers. I have battled with them for ages, but now I know there is an easier way.

[@stevepest3184]

That’s bike we be mint for years now brilliant

[@SpiritintheSky.]

Fascinating as always. And let's not take the excellent photography for granted!

[@AllenMillyard]

Thankyou

[@SpiritintheSky.]

@@AllenMillyard Thank you, sir.

[@christopherrankine1364]

Nice to discover that sometimes a manufacturer can make an error at the factory. Nice pickup on the BROWN bearing shells.

[@musiclucho]

Absolutely amazing!!! The trick with the 4x4s and the straps without braking your back is out of this world. That is a high level of engineering that we no longer see on these days.

[@wiregrassga]

I keep coming back to this video series. Wonderful job Allen.

[@nicholaschai4458]

I’m mind blown and amazed how much you can do it yourself in your garage,and the lighting of your video is superb…..👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@AllenMillyard]

I use portable led lights to illuminate dark areas

[@essexboydave]

As always another great video always overcoming everyday challenges with simple ingenuity like hanging a heavy engine off some old fence posts After watching all the st1100 videos I’m firstly impressed with the design of the Honda engine but yet also surprised that Honda could machine a crank a journal bigger at one end to the other I’ve always fancied putting an ST1100 engine in a Austin 7 “maybe one day” Keep up the good work Mr millyard It’s so refreshing to know there’s still people out here like us that still want to build/repair instead of just throw it away and buy a new one

[@martinsnyder3325]

All the great craftspeople I have known had a distinctive self-talk, a kind of rhythmic patter they used while their hands (and presumably their minds) were in a state of flow. A great builder I knew would repeat..."beautiful.....beautiful....mmmmm.....kubicek owes me $300 beautiful" as he worked. All I can say about the great Millyard? "Oh that's perfect.....I'm well pleased with that".

[@tonymarkey6525]

Fantastic entertainment as always. I’d love. ‘Millyard’s Way’ motorcycle renovation programme on the TV, would be epic!! Thanks again, practical entertainment at its best.😁😁

[@Retromansite]

Alan you are a legend! Could watch your videos all day. Hard to believe Honda would design & manufacture such a complicated beast of a motorcycle. All for a reasonable price. Far cry from the air cooled bikes of the 70’s.

[@richardday3862]

I just bought an ST1100 after watching these vids. Mine has only done 48K, from 2002 and cost just £900. Given the quality engineering and legendary reliability, I'd say that was a bargain :) Thanks for sharing your talent Allen!

[@billdagoe7371]

One of my absolute favorite KZbin channels. Just constantly amazed at what Allen is able to do with mostly basic tools and equipment. A remarkable fellow.

[@tonycamplin8607]

It's all just perfect, wouldn't have expected anything else after the magic Millyard toutch! Although it's a really big lump didn't the engine go back well along with all the ancillaries. Honda engineering at its best.

[@gazzafloss]

A very "Heath-Robinson" gantry device for the engine there Allen, but what's important it did what was required, and that's all it needs to do. Another perfect Millyard job, thankyou, stay warm.

[@teneretraveller8980]

I now understand why factory technicians put a blob of paint on the bolts when tightened. I'd definitely miss one otherwise. How satisfying it must be to see it restart at the first prod. Brilliant. W6, Pan European? Safe, happy travels 👍

[@trimaranchuck]

Very intelligently done. As my father told me many times,"Be a rigger"!!!

[@MattysWorkshop]

Gday Allen, that’s was a great result, started up like a new one, cheers

[@TheMasonjarz]

Brilliant as ever. Truly my favourite KZbin channel by leaps and bounds and now with recipes 🎉

[@jimclements3190]

Just watched this episode over on Rottnest Island West Australia Allen, and as ever "just perfect".👍

[@AllenMillyard]

Thankyou

[@pauldavies5966]

Skills are outof this world.

[@paulhall170]

You always say "Thanks for watching" but it's us who keep saying "Thanks for doing"!!!

[@davidwiggins8886]

Another brilliant video, thank you

[@gs1100ed]

8/4/84

[@Dave5843-d9m]

I removed the diesel engine and gearbox from my Fiat Panda using the ratchet strap and jack method. I made a frame using framing timber. Jack under the engine and straps from the frame allowed me to safely lower it down. Engine had a broken cam chain but was also very coked with carbon. It’s hard a full rebuild and now close to going back into the car. I had wanted to video the job but it’s almost impossible. Allen does an amazing job. It’s really hard to do both and not mess up the original job.

[@derekdingwall]

The engine sounds great whirring away Allen👍

[@Dean-does-Stuff-81]

It was so satisfying when that engine just started first click.... soooooo goooood

[@colingoode3702]

Excellent as always Allen. I think you need the "Right Said Fred" theme tune playing to this one in the background. Cracking job.

[@bm7760]

I used to work for a grey importer. Generally just removing and cleaning carbs after the bikes had been stood for a long time. The Hondas were a joy to work on as everything seemed to easily align upon reassembly and the fasteners weren't made from cheese.

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Ingenious!!! Brilliant engine istallation. I've always cheated in the past and just laid the bike over on a mattress but this engine is such an awkward install that method wouldn't work here either!! Great stuff Allen!

[@wollaminfaetter]

Oh, the latest A. M. video just dropped! I'm really pleased with that!

[@michaelfallas4443]

He's not a mechanic he's an engineer. Total craftsman.

[@DBCooper00x]

I'm sure it's normal for an ST1100 but I don't like the sound, it sounds coarse and dry. Love your videos Allen, hope you and the misses have a long and happy life together ❤

[@MrPotatochips4]

That is some nice engineering there I've no seen before, eye opening stuff, shown off on all it's best sides by an engineer of proven heart himself, enjoying the machine. My old SV 650 cam chain followers little song will trouble me no more, OHV being new to me, it seemed loud, but having been in there and seen they are like new, and having heard the cam belt on this ST, which is not that bad, just a feature to note. Snow will be gone, and then the mud will go, about April 7th. I myself am hibernating and just come out for these videos. Pardon the big yawn, going back to bed now.

[@Karl3642]

Congratulations! Thats close to being the first ST1100 off the production line in 22 years.

[@weirbrook]

The words ingenious spring to mind whenever I watch your videos, and that's not just the ginger cake 🙂.

[@andrewdyson4255]

I wish I had 1% of your skill - respect, just brilliant

[@sayeretmatkaal]

Ooooh ! What a superb & elegant gizmo to lift the engine into the frame ! 👏👏👏👏 I was expecting the wheel(s) would be taken off and frame lowered onto the engine 😀

[@thomasskogh800]

Always a joy to see mc mechanics. Had to replace the 5th gear pair in the gearbox on my Bandit 1200 last winter. For some inexplicable reason I forgot a tissue in one of the inlets when reassemblin. Became obvious when I started the engine and it was running on 3 cylinders. Looked down into the cylinders with an endoscope and saw a piece of fabric partially sucked into one cylinder. Pure luck that I managed to get it out without the valve being bent. You have to be lucky some times too.😄l

[@GlideYNRG]

Alan, I'm feeling your pain and enjoying your ingenuity with the engine reinstall on the ST. Helped a mate pull the motor out of his old CBX750 Years ago to replace the Hyvo chain. Was definitely not as light as we imagined on the 40c day we decided to do the job.

[@calbrock6302]

If it were me lifting that engine in I would’ve 1. Pinched/trapped a finger at some point during the process 2. Ended up with some spanner rash….you, as always, was ‘just perfect’