Honda XL175 engine repair

[@ScarbadosSlim]

This man is an engineering genius. So laid back and matter of fact about what he does. I could listen to him all day. He's the Bob Ross of the bike world.

[@randersson3672]

He makes one feel like a total dumbass...on top of that 😐😁

[@ScarbadosSlim]

@@randersson3672 You're not wrong. I've watched the Missenden Flyer interviewing him and he just amazes me. No plans, apart from in his head, no drawings, nothing. He just 'sees it working' and builds what he sees in his head. The man is incredible.

[@davidelliott5843]

I can’t get over how AM takes a saw to two perfectly good engines and makes engineering porn. No disrespect to Kawasaki engineers but why did they not extend their wonderful fours into even more wonderful six bangers.

[@highsnburgers4862]

We must have old souls, since you can spot guys like this instantly. Humility + mastery is part of it.

[@gwstubbs7046]

Who is Bob Ross? LOL

[@knockdolian12]

How the hell can anyone give this man a thumbs down. The bloke is a genius. If he wasn’t such a nice bloke it would be sickening how clever he is.

[@mrwolsy3696]

Its the purists, The V12 and 6 Kwaka's ruffled some of them. God bless you Mr Millyard.

[@AuProspecting-Scotland]

simple Knockdolian12 theres 146 people that don't understand genius level mechanical engineering

[@findvoltage]

Jealousy is a curse, my friend.

[@ronwhittaker6317]

proper bloke he is. and not against some dad work, you gotta like the guy.

[@Cookie69697]

There are morons in all walks of life or they have fat fingers and pressed the wrong one. I dislike Milly the way he uses a hand hacksaw, he makes me look pathetic 😂😂😂

[@nickb9563]

"So I bored it out and used a vfr750 piston" Ah yes, the logical step Absolute madman

[@mebeasensei]

And then must make new races for the piston rings….done! As you do.

[@dierma7]

i was also very surprised with the piston decision. i laughed alot with your comment.

[@notamotorbikemechanic]

I could watch you fiddle with engines all day. Well narrated, like the Bernard Cribbin of the mechanical world.

[@enhancesoutheast5964]

Nice to see AM working on prosaic machines.. Like seeing Michelangelo painting his doorframes..

[@fat_biker]

Mind you, Allen's XL engine has a VFR750 piston, an oversized liner & Kawasaki rings, so I imagine Michelangelo's door frames were a bit special as well...

[@enhancesoutheast5964]

.. true.. Once I got into the video I realized it wasn't so ordinary..

[@ianjones4116]

@@enhancesoutheast5964 Allan Millyard doesn't do ordinary Lol

[@Juppausempott]

This ist a very different comparison with Michelangelo. Leonardo da Vinci is real better, by constrution of Mechanik Maschines and Systems.

[@peterolsen9131]

well said

[@DCCNAT]

I rarely comment on any video, but these are superb. Having seen many of your wonderful bikes over the years, I imagined you worked in a state of the art workshop. It's great to see good use of the BBQ and utility room sink. I'm always getting told off for such things.

[@Spazik86]

Everybody wants a dad like him :)

[@leslieaustin151]

His Masters Voice Well, HMV, don’t keep us all in suspense. If you know better than Allen, give us the benefit of your superior knowledge, rather than just trying a put-down. Treatment of magnesium is not an easy process, but it needs some kind of protection. Les

[@rogerkay8603]

Damn, I want to BE him lol

[@deepinuranus3433]

@His Masters Voice honda did.....he shouldn't.

[@K4rt80y]

He my never be your dad, but ha can be your KZbin buddy.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Mine was but not with his aircraft background. He got me into fixing/ rebuilding cars and to this day I go to yard to get used parts either cheaper or that are no longer made.

[@ryanclarke2161]

This was the first of Allen's vids I ever watched and I was quite impressed he knew how to pull apart and repair one of these little engines. Certainly was in for a shock when I checked his other vids.

[@timtrial3971]

Best engineering videos on the net. The tools used here aren't outrageously expensive. What you achieve is an inspiration

[@davidfearon7646]

I am a mechanical engineer by trade having started my apprenticeship in 1969 with Vickers Armstrong. I have been a biker since I was 14 and loved motorcycle engines since then. You are a true reflection of our great heritage of invention. Long may you inspire us. Dave

[@paulcosgrove6160]

I have been rebuilding and modifying bike engines for many years and although I knew of you, had no idea of your expertise given your, forgive me saying, rudimentary equipment comparable to my own and low profile in 'my world'. As I spent very little time online prior to today's strange times I might never have spent the time watching all your videos. If this enforced lock down has shown me one thing, I have a lot to learn but unfortunately not enough time to get to your level. Respect and I sincerely hope this damn virus does not affect you and your loved ones.......it would be too great a loss. Kindest Regards and Best wishes, Paul.

[@hondaxl250k0]

And don’t take that poison vaccine. It will kill you faster than the “virus “. It’s all about control

[@paulcosgrove6160]

@@hondaxl250k0 So true, lost a good friend with a blood clot from the oxford vaccine and he had zero health issues before. Don't know about control, incompetence and over reaction driven by personal avarice more likely.

[@jessiepooch]

Delusional gibberish

[@paulcosgrove6160]

@@jessiepooch I do not respond to trolls normally but I will simply state....Paul Cosgrove MSc MM. Look me up.

[@grantm6514]

@@paulcosgrove6160 I will simply state... Google says "No results found for "Paul Cosgrove MSc MM".

[@rogerelwynjones1366]

Alan is so methodical and calm when he works. No swearing or throwing spanners.(I am so envious)

[@davidelizabeth4933]

Your content is better than anything found on the BBC. God bless you, Mr. Millyard. 👨‍👩‍👧 ❤

[@blacksquirrel4008]

You are an inspiration. I was in the carport making a clutch cover gasket and realized I’d forgotten the scissors but, in a flash, I thought of you and pulled my Swiss Army Knife out et voilá. Thanks for saving me a delay.

[@crozwayne]

Hi Allen, I machined the ring grooves on a big bore KTM piston on my Harrison lathe, nearly killed myself, guess who left the gudgeon pin in the piston which promptly flew out at speed when I started the spindle and parted my hair! An inch or two lower and I'm certain I would have killed me. I'm a tool maker with 44 years experience with my own shop, just goes to show you can get your guard down every now and then! 😁 good videos, keep em coming.

[@donniebaker5984]

No problem you're fired and black balled from The Machinist trade

[@nearsightedfromthefarside6534]

I left the chuck key in once.... only once

[@jimbilton1956]

@@nearsightedfromthefarside6534 I did that in metalwork class at school in 1971. As you say - only once!

[@fredfarnackle5455]

@@nearsightedfromthefarside6534 I did my fitter and turner apprenticeship in HM Dockyard, Portsmouth in the early 50's. Our lathe instructor was very good. He impressed upon us the importance of always removing the chuck key unless we were going to use it. Penalty for leaving it in, if he saw it, was we had to to hand hacksaw a 6" steel square block with a 12" blade - which took forever - and the time allocated for your test job was still ticking while you did it!

[@leehaelters6182]

Near sighted from the Far side, because the key flew out the window and was never found?

[@stephenbates4987]

Genius at work , so down to earth , and no posh state of the art workshop yet does such technical stuff.

[@Tod_Unctious]

At 2.53 I felt aligned and in harmony with the Great Mr AM as I too have an orange B&Q bucket in my workshop. Made my day Please keep these videos coming.

[@russellparratt9859]

Usually, I would never bother watching these types of videos, but Allen Millyard makes it enjoyable and interesting.

[@AllenMillyard]

Thankyou

[@allanmaureenmacintyre4474]

Brilliant. This lockdown has its benefits for us fans.

[@gomesraphael]

Hi Allan não domino seu idioma, mas esse tal de lockdown tá no mundo inteiro

[@andrewpalmer8567]

Dear allaid wow thank you for doing what I was told too be touch much in NZ ?

[@postiemania]

Allen does it again, but this time he triggers some old and fond memories as I bought a brand new Honda XL175 in 1977 it cost $729 AUD. It was my first motorcycle. The very first motorcycle I rode was a Honda QA50 in 1971. Honda and I go back that far. Also after watching a few of Allen's videos he has awakened a urge to make my own gaskets. The the two best tips I have learnt from these videos are to make my own gaskets and change the original screws to socket head screws. Yes, I had to buy an impact driver to remove the over 50 year old seized screws. The worst screw holding the two case halves together took over an hour of beating to remove. Once again I thank Allen Millyard for his informative videos and reigniting my passion for motorcycles.

[@starpuss]

We Need more Videos Like this!

[@slartybartfarst9737]

45 years of rebuilding engines as a hobby always with access to a lathe and mill never did i think of swapping around piston rings or holding in gudgen pins with buttons not clips. Strange how now and again the penny drops when you watch a complete expert at work. Just like for 30 years to me wheel building was a black art until you see it on You Tube now I rebuild wheels. Thank you Mr Millyard engine rebuilding that contains engineering gold dust....subscribed.

[@niborski2997]

Masterful, meticulous engine build. Would love to hear it when it's back in the bike. Well filmed with an clear and concise v/o.

[@carlvincent78]

A friend introduced me to your channel knowing I spend hours watching these type of vids after a 2-10 shift. You sir are an absolute genius and by far the best you tuber out there I’ve got to remind myself to breathe while watching on times you have me mesmerised, Thank you 👍

[@neilhowe2665]

beautiful job,i wish there was more like this on telly ,rather than all the bull____ that we get fed....programmes for car enthusiasts?? i think not...keep doing what your doing - great!!!

[@albertchavez2693]

OMG brother you are such a gentle soul and a awesome mechanic / engineer kinda a Hero to many in America TY for all you work and sharing

[@zumwild]

Fantastic, a real eye opener. Can't wait to see the one on head gasket making. Could you also show us some more machining: Cutting piston ring grooves, boring out cylinders, fitting new valve guides and seats? Is it also possible to regrind bearing and cam surfaces, and do nitriding on the BBQ? If anyone knows it would be you!

[@YKB6.9]

Hi Allen. I have been watching for some time now. And I love your shows. The skills you have are a joy to watch. My uncle was 11 years older than me I was born 73.and whe I wa 6 and older. I was in awe of my uncles bike collections over the years. I took it for granted what environment I was in. But I loved it. I know now that I had a great childhood around yamaha and Honda bikes. And your shows remind me so much of those days. F'kin class in a glass. Thanks for sharing.

[@Banditmanuk]

Great work, that BBQ sees some engineering action.

[@wacker2286]

Now I have another reason to upgrade my BBQ!

[@nightster6378]

I'm surprised its a bought one and he didn't make it, on second thoughts maybe he did, he makes everything else look like it came out of a factory.

[@petersaupe7455]

@Mr Brightside Try getting the smell of chain grease out of the kitchen when the boss is on the way home from shopping.

[@ridelifenz]

I hope your son has listened and watched you wisely and appreciates your knowledge. Nice one dad.

[@rckeith]

Love the videos Alan brings back memories of working on my old CD175 twin, YDS7 Yamaha. 😀

[@tomoyama4965]

From Japan I have been riding the XL250K3 for 43years. Unfortunately, I gave it up now, but it was a very fun bike even without power. Watching your video reminded me of my bike. Thank you for the wonderful video.

[@davehuxley6689]

Great video Allen and thank you, you make it look so easy, look forward to the next.

[@43mackmobile]

High lighting of the working parts is spot on

[@glowiever]

I wish you were my neighbor. really wanna learn the art of engine rebuilding with you.

[@ashleysmith3106]

What a fortuitous video - I have recently been given a 1976 Honda XL 175 ( in rather rough condition), and have learned more in 13 minutes than in several hours of internet research! Many thanks!

[@jonathanhucker4634]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video as expected 👍🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@richardshilling2958]

Loved this video. 👍

[@chrisjohnson4165]

Not only a supreme mechanic, but a great dad as well!

[@briandoyle6188]

I've just come across this blokes vlog who I recognize from shed+buried vlogs like this are just worth their weight in gold for blokes like me,when he got out the little brush for the gasket goo I was like amazing just GRT...loved watching brilliant a,b,c narration another comment said like Bernard cribbins, voice of my childhood 👍...

[@MrLukealbanese]

Legend in quiet work. Lovely.

[@minisla]

Crazy to have all that knowledge. Makes it look so simple. Vfr piston and z1000 who'd have thought 👍

[@pdtech4524]

Nice job on that engine! 👍😎

[@daronrees287]

I'm ALWAY in Awe at the pure Knawlage & Genius of your skill, you also have an Amazing temperament.. Fantastic ...

[@SteveHacker]

Amazing, priceless and invaluable!

[@telcobilly]

Fantastic videos! I learned motorcy mechanics on similar engines as these. I'm nowhere near the level of skill of this gentleman. The first engine I took apart and never got going again was a non running BSA Bantam 2s in the 70s when I was in highschool. My second bike ran (barely). It was a Honda SS50 Fury, same engine as the one he restored in another video. The bike had no kickstart, so it always had to be pushstarted and no off switch, so it had to be stalled to kill the engine. The compression was so weak that you could spin the rear wheel in 1st gear by hand.. I learned how to swap a piston and work around the cam chain and set cam and points timing on that bike. Good memories here. That 175cc engine is the predecessor of my current Honda XR150L..

[@stevoStevo-tx6cq]

Brilliant Allen. Keep them coming the videos are great

[@paulcrockett6105]

What makes you think the clutch cover is magnesium

[@RolyEm]

I am a qualified time served (70's)mechanical engineer and biker since then and Allen is without doubt my most admired engineer and bike builder of all time

[@RinoaL]

Your swiss army knife is a Victorinox Super Tinker if im not mistaken! very nice model.

[@alphaomega8373]

McGuyver model you mean?

[@robhx9384]

Or maybe a Huntsman which also has scissors

[@tinkeringinthailand8147]

Oh dear.....

[@b1g1lz]

Looks like it's had a couple of cylinders added too.

[@AllenMillyard]

it has plyers can't seem to see any in the latest cataloge with plyers, I bought mine in 1998

[@PeachState112]

You sir are a true craftsman. Please pass your knowledge down to a young person. The world needs more people like you.

[@SorryIwasntListening]

30 seconds in and this is my type of video!

[@Ian-bq7gp]

Thank you Alan. I'm enjoying your series of videos so much. It's inspiring.

[@ronnierush9379]

Great Video: Love these rebuild jobs its nice to see an expert in action would have liked to see it start afterwards :-)

[@RobSchofield]

Excellent! Cracking little video. More like this, please!

[@alamocannon3791]

31 dislikes !!! Are they NUTS ??

[@JETJOOBOY]

I would imagine they are purple faced with jealousy.. like me.. .but I totally Thumbed this UP!

[@RTXti-ld7dx]

Anyone who dislikes his videos are just jealous. This man is an engineering genius and the couple of immature jerks who have given these videos a thumbs down is just mad they themselves are not capable of such critical thinking

[@PatrickKelly-lz3pv]

they must have a screw loose

[@HaroonKunjappu]

@@PatrickKelly-lz3pv Yeah, all it needs is a lil tap here and a wiggle there. That should fix it.

[@philnotley5138]

Such a classic simple engine design but Alan takes servicing and tinkering to a complete new level of genius we could all just adapt a different piston we had lying around - not! 😮

[@Kim_Miller]

A bit of a memory moment for me here. I had an XL175 back in the 1970s. I sold it when our son was born to buy baby stuff. That's priorities for you. :) It was only a few months later that somebody gave me their old Suzuki 70 to get around town on.

[@anthonywilliams4638]

Reminds me of the Motor Cycle Mechanics Magazine of the sixties that used to have a step by step photo assembly of the bikes of the era for young engineers like us. By the way, copper gaskets do not need to be quenched to anneal them, just bring them up to dull red hot, and let them cool naturally. The quenching process applies only to ferrous materials. Great upload .

[@kookaburrakookaburra]

Very good, what a great Dad you are to your son.

[@georgedunham1180]

Brilliant video the attention to detail is mind boggling

[@skakpedersen]

A Kawasaki 1000cc piston into a 175cc motor. Now there's karma added to that Honda as well. Thanks for sharing your passion for mechanics, mr. Millyard.

[@Nobody-hk1kz]

I couldn't be more happier having father like you Allen

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Every one wants a dad like Allan

[@philmorrow2446]

I wouldn't miss this stuff for the world. I'm now subscribed!!! BTW I am available for adoption!!!😂😂😂.

[@mikeymike3240]

Phil Morrow Me too lol

[@ianjones4116]

And Me !!!!

[@wainyp]

Wish I had shed with all those tools but rent I so expensive in Los Angeles's suburbs

[@supertramp6011]

Phil Morrow me too,and I’m older than Allen!🤣🤣

[@TheThunderwars]

This is so soothing ... I could litteraly listen to you all day long.

[@hejustleft]

You're ingenious and a master fabricator, astonishing.

[@kennethjanczak4900]

Love this.... Also your other videos No hightech machinery, pure ghetto build.... But it works and it looks really good. Its absolutely great when people who knows stuff is not affraid of sharring knowledge. Thanks for taking the time to make the videos and share them.

[@robertvanzant2653]

Stumbled on your channel the other day , I have to say it’s brilliant and so are you ! . Your a bit of a Genius .

[@robbland6312]

To an ageing non mechanically minded petrol head this was immensely satisfying to watch. Thank you it helps a lot to have it explained the way you have. 👍🏼🏍

[@bigfatpear]

god, this video took me back. back in 83, i had an SL125 which always over heated. i stripped that bloody thing down a dozen times but never could figure it out, so i just lived with it. wish i still had it now. any way, great channel

[@garyfallows7009]

I’d love to know Alan, This man is a genius a Kawasaki God. Got my up most respect,keep up the good work mate👍

[@sriradityowahyudhono1675]

Why are you so genius..work with common equipment..but the result is excellent....i think Japanese Will give you a citizen

[@garydurandt4260]

It is always a pleasure watching someone who knows what they are doing.

[@randommosaic7080]

This man is so experienced that his arms have became a goddam torque wrench.... Love you man from India 🇮🇳

[@michaelsimon7414]

Rather than cutting the gasket with a sizer, you can use the peen side of a ball peen hammer and tap around the edges, the gasket will be cut to exact fit. The same goes with the holes. Place the peen side of a small ball peen hammer over the holes and tap the flat side of the hammer with another hammer. Just a tip. Great video.

[@manoo422]

A 4 valve piston in a 2 valve head....you werent worried about clearance of compression ratio then!?

[@glennmerriman8382]

That's what I thought too. But if it's cheap & works then why not. I'm sure he would have at least checked that the piston cleared the valves. Perhaps due to the rather large increase in bore size the compression would still be ok, even with a flat top piston, and not requiring high octane fuel. Perhaps just a cheap paddock basher that they did not want to waste too much money on.

[@memybikeni9931]

@@glennmerriman8382 he only swapped the rings not the pistons.

[@madeljacky]

@@memybikeni9931 he swapped the original piston for a bigger VFR 750 piston some time previously, he is now widening the oil ring groove in the VFR 750 piston with a parting tool to accept the different wider oil control ring

[@TheGreatest1974]

To watch a genius at work is like pure meditation. I could watch this for hours.

[@davidhorning9071]

A GENIUS WITH LOTS OF PATIENCE AND THE MIND OF EINSTEIN INCREDIBLE MACHINE WORK HIS MOTORCYCLES ARE IN MUSEUMS HE SHOULD BE KNIGHTED BY THE QUEEN

[@leehaelters6182]

David, his KBE is already on the way. Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order Of Brilliant Engineers.

[@ericunderwing]

more videos please mate. really enjoy them

[@chrisbunker2117]

Pure inspiration. A few years ago I welded myself to a sofa, now I´m gonna finish my SR 500! Cheers Allen, keep up the good work.

[@dennisdatu6464]

The clinical way you go about these builds is just about what I need for my OC-ness in my own humble projects.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Allan you deserve a few million subs. Just for the educatiomal value.

[@LabRat6619]

Some watch porn, I could watch an engine being renovated any day !

[@ianjones4116]

Damn Man !! This is proper Porn. 👍

[@dominicwebb2707]

Brilliant. Years ago I did an xl250s overbore using a Blackbird piston. Thank god for the Wisco catalog that gives wrist pin sizes!

[@MrGodsking]

I always admired this man and with all my heart I wish he would do a 5 speed multi cylinder yl1 this is my dying wish

[@JBFromOZ]

Very cool! I rebuilt an XL185 bike a while back, it dropped a valve. We welded the hole in the top of the piston, slapped in a new valve... gold!! It’s been running ever since

[@glennmerriman8382]

I never would have thought a four valve piston would have worked in a two valve engine. Either compression too low due to lack of dome top, or valves hitting piston due to valve cut outs in wrong place. But there you have it.

[@hawkslayers1]

Your the man the knowledge you give can't be bought its priceless 👍

[@derekcomer4858]

Thank you for providing such soothing material in these difficult times 🙏. I love the casual way in which you swap and modify the piston as if it’s the most natural thing in the world, incredible!.

[@oby-1607]

Watching all of this wonderful detail is so soothing as nothing makes me happier than a machine being loved the way it should be.

[@1Dynodan]

I wish you was my dad! Growing up with all those projects? I would love to see a full restoration of a seagull forty plus video 📹 so I can follow the steps and restore mine. Keep up the amazing chilled out videos

[@GB-vn1tf]

How I wish KZbin was on the go in 82 when I was putting my mates XL125R motor back together again! It wasn't anything like how you did it but we got it running. At 13 year old I was happy enough!

[@donwan2968]

If this channel has taught me anything, its that the barbecue is the most indispensable tool.

[@bigears4426]

My Isuzu truck has the same oil filter for it's bypass, they work well. Quenching the gasket doesn't soften it any more than letting it cool naturally

[@johnwoody9505]

Back around 1964 my friend had a BSA Super Road Rocket, we were doing an engine overhaul when a more knowledgeable mate and his friend came along as we were putting the cylinders on. This guy suggested we cover the opening with cloth where the camshaft was to stop bits falling inside, great idea. We completed the reassembly and push started the bike, it soon started to billow out smoke. Then someone said, "did we take out the rag?" We all looked at each other, OH shit!!! We took the thing apart to fine the tattered remains of the rage still in the opening. I can't remember how we cleaned it all out but we did get it going again. We had many disasters in our bike maintenance. It was fun time riding and fixing the bikes with very little knowledge. We really needed someone with experience to guide and help us and a proper place to work.

[@rayw9067]

Just brilliant! You could have just got a set of rings but where would the fun in that be! I could watch this all day

[@ironmike2732]

Well narrated videos! It helps to make them easy to watch and enjoy

[@Simon67316]

I liked the video so I went over to my computer and pressed the like button, I then walked back to the sofa and sat down, later I will watch another. Loving the video's Allen!!

[@rottieman347]

Wow, a real 'old school' engineer. You're a rare breed. Love it

[@Intrepid175a]

I bought one of those new back in 1976. Love it and did a lot of off road riding on it with friends. We'd camp in the woods for the weekend and ride. Great memories!

[@scottjohnston664]

Sometime he gives me the willies with his theories, but he was spot on about the German vehicles. I still like my K1100LT motorcycle though, when it runs.