Norton Nemesis V8 rebuild - Episode 12

In this video I will be continuing with the rebuild, making a new oil distribution pipe and grinding in the valves.
Note: All parts will be thoroughly cleaned before final assembly, so any debris , swarf dust of dirt seen under macro cinimatography in this video will be cleaned off before the final assembly..
The Norton Nemeses is a pre production prototype that was made in the late 90's with claims of a 200+mph top speed from its 1500cc fuel injected V8 engine.
As far as I'm aware, this is the only bike that has survived but if any of you know of other bikes please leave a comment. This bike is owned by the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham UK has been on display as a non running exhibit for many years.
I have already worked on the bike last year getting the engine to run after a few rudimentary checks, new oil and batteries for series 12 of Henry Cole's "The Motorbike Show" where Henry rode it for a few miles up to around 50 mph, but it wasn't running very well and was leaking a lot of oil and coolant.
Episodes of "The Motorbike show" can be seen on itvx player on line and some shorter edits are available on Henrys KZbin channel.
Over the coming months I will be stripping the bike to sort out a few issues with the V8 engine and hopefully make it run and ride how it was intended 25 years ago.

[@robertthomas1717]

One third motorcycle engine build, one third cooking show and the final third of wildlife show. Top show ❤

[@tam1381]

Just Perfect.

[@KingsleyTart]

@@tam1381 he was really pleased with that

[@michielderuyter6011]

@@KingsleyTart I am too👍

[@johnrichards5440]

I just love every second of all your videos, so inspiring, so educational and so well presented ,thank you for all your effort Mr. Millyard.should be sir millyard in my opinion, 😊 brilliant.

[@garybrown4854]

I only watch it for the cooking and wildlife , that banana cake recipe is just perfect .

[@smithers139]

Saturday is complete

[@secretsquirrel6124]

Not until after 6d diesels

[@kwameboxa567]

AMEN.

[@K1lostream]

I’m here for the cakes.

[@dannyhaigh472]

Haha right on! Toms workshop kwaka 750, superbike surgery and Mr Millyard that’s a great Saturday

[@David-sb7vg]

Any one else feeling privileged to be witnessing all this? Fastest 25 mins ever!

[@Leeds535]

That's what wife said to me 🙏☘️🙈

[@jackhowell8708]

I first learned the name Allen Millyard living in New Zealand (1988-ish) buying Brit motorcycle magazines with articles about this guy building insane multi-cylinder Kawasaki H engines with files and a hacksaw. I could not have imagined a future where I could actually watch this person’s hands and mind at work. You’re a treasure, Allen, solid gold.

[@TimH123]

Why isn’t the whole internet as wholesome as this?

[@chrissein632]

So that you better appreciate this kind of gems when you find them. There are certain of Alan's videos which I've seen min 3 times. It's like a therapy session after a stressful work day

[@LOKI-vk5hx]

You can tell a properly trained engineer. If its not right he makes it right. Bring on episode 13

[@michielderuyter6011]

Exactly that. Most are only partschangers and not more than that. But not our engeneer. 😅 He is the best of the best ❤

[@chriscooper3384]

As a time served aircraft engineer I concur. I can’t stand seeing slap dash work. I also really struggle to pay high labour rates for substandard work. DIY for me all the way these days.

[@swampyankee72]

The long lost art of hand ground valves. I haven't seen that since high school in the 70's. I can't add anything that hasn't already been said a hundred times, but this is quickly becoming one of my favorite channels. Bravo Allen.

[@DrivermanO]

I can remember doing that valve grinding for my 100E Popular 1970 and Mark 1 Cortina in 1972! Putting the collets back in the sidevalve 100E was quite tricky, to say the least!

[@sablatnic8030]

Still being done - only a few years ago I did last. And scraped the bearings.

[@KingsleyTart]

I remember doing that with the 8 valves in my Kwak 750 Turbo back in the 90s and being glad when I finished the last one. Allen has my sympanthy having to do this with 4 times as many ... With my OCD, after using the fine grinding paste I used Solvol Autosol as the final grinding paste. No idea whether that actually made a difference, but the bike did go like the clappers afterwards ... that may have been down to the other things done to it though.

[@True.blue-Aussie]

I used to hand grind valves for my (mechanic) father 60+ years ago.

[@ianr7023]

@@swampyankee72 I didn't think anyone still did it anymore. Looking on my garage shelf, I found I still have a tin of valve grinding paste tucked away out of sight ☺️

[@funkytransport]

nothing better than getting stuck into a project with the rain hammering down outside. just perfect.

[@PatricioGarcia1973]

more if you have a tin roof

[@j.w.3345]

I feel a bit foolish working on my Grandsons go-kart while watching you improve this piece of history. When I'm done with that, I can start bringing my barn find (and it looks it) 72 Triumph Bonneville I just bought back to life. I can't wait! I haven't worked on a nice British motorcycle since my 71 Norton Combat 750. I wish I had such a talented baker in my life. You're a lucky man! Edit... I have to admit, working with my Grandson, showing him and letting him turn some wrenches has been a great source of joy for me. He's doing a great job and is full of 'how does this work?' questions!❤ Thank you Allen for bringing us along! ❤J.W. A great fan of yours in Massachusetts.

[@markthompson9914]

The slow tick tick tick of the garage clock and the mellow un-rushed and unflustered voice Mr Magician Millyard, makes this such a pleasure to watch if your a gear head. ✌️❤️&🍀Allen 👍

[@markschattefor6997]

Correct, this doesn't work with a shouting murican. Because they don't know how to make tea, it needs patience.

[@twentyrothmans7308]

Allen runs that clock not to relax him, but to drive us mad 🙂 Thank you, Allen, for being so generous with your time to film all of this.

[@djwarren5081]

Tea and cake for sustenance.

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

Me for one, find the sound of the clock very relaxing.

[@davidstewart4570]

Love the clock!

[@frogandspanner]

I grew up in the era of mechanical clocks, and wartime civilian wirelesses, so love the sound of ticking and mains hum.

[@maxpool162]

I used to watch videos of one amazing German watchmaker who had a shop walls covered with various clocks, this was absolutely nuts.

[@adrianstrand1120]

20 minutes or so of mechanical wizardry but think how long it takes repositioning the camera for the various angles to take us through the assembly, just brilliant 🤩

[@chrissein632]

I was always wondering how he does this - all alone, no cameraman or -woman?

[@dougankrum3328]

@@chrissein632 You seldom see them, but there are very good high resolution cameras you can just clip onto the frame of glasses or goggles. Maybe Go-Pro?

[@ironhorsehero1988]

Milly’s god like engineering, Tracey’s baking, I could watch and listen to this for hours. Lapping the valves in took me back a few years, I thought everyone nowadays uses electric drills, by hand is the proper way because then you can hear when it’s close to done.

[@dougankrum3328]

Lapping....I also use the 'stick'.....if the valves are ground and match the seat/s...just a few turns will lap them in. I've owned several Harleys and lap all the valves, even the new valves often need it....If I need to really remove some material, I clamp a 6" long piece of rubber oil line to the stem of the valve, stick a cut off bolt in the other end, and use my electric drill motor for a while.

[@ianday38]

There's beauty in that soldered copper pipe, much more than those gash looking red brake pipes. I'm loving that this is all done with hand tools and an old manual lathe, not a computer in sight.

[@doronron7323]

Can't wait to see this beast running. Hope I'm wrong, but that solid copper pipe feeding the gearbox is likely to fracture eventually. Time will tell.

[@minnesotatomcat]

Allen is the difference between homemade and hand crafted! I love watching you work 👍

[@iancraig6070]

Always nice to watch a craftsmen do things properly. Loved every episode.

[@wretchedexcess1654]

This is my favorite channel for good, clean, relaxing fun. It has a Zen feeling to it. You are an exemplary example in behaving as we all should, centered, calm and diligently focused on giving your best effort; to the machines, your audience and most importantly, your family and yourself. The little kid inside me can barely contain his excitement to hear this build fire to life!

[@neilcowan535]

Exermplary example? :D

[@robertrpenny]

Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance.

[@wretchedexcess1654]

@@neilcowan535 "A deserving of imitation example, of how we should pattern our behaviors" was too clunky at the time. I've been losing words. Maybe I should have used "fine example" instead but, it was late after a long day for me. I'm sure he picked up what I was laying down. Excelsior! 😁

[@neilcowan535]

@@wretchedexcess1654 All good my friend... sorry i meant no offence.... i understood what you intended. I just a language nut :)

[@eamonsaunders8741]

Superb!

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

My for many years dead father was a skilled mechanical watchmaker. I'm sure he would have loved to watch You work on this engine! Finn. Denmark

[@Jim230176]

Motorbikes, baking and wildlife, this is Blue Peter for grown-ups! Cheers Allen!

[@Sandhoeflyerhome]

Learnt a lot I was not sure about. This is like the Open University of deep bike engineering. grateful … thanks

[@user-gb9mz2vx4q]

No goggles, filter mask or gloves..wipes the swarf off with his fingers. Good old fashioned engineering, Bless you Allen.

[@steveclark..]

Using any make of tools too, Tool Zone feeler gauges for example, cheap but how accurate are they?

[@Free_Ranger_CT110]

Huge amount of work to fettle this bike, kudos to you Allen for accepting the challenge & meeting it.

[@Nick9096]

Charley knows a good job when he sees it. Just perfect. Thank you for sharing your remarkable skills Allen.

[@MrHasherd]

Part of me wants to see the job completed, part wants it to go on for ever. Thanks Allen and greetings from Western Australia.

[@aaronkcmo]

Charley Weaver is happy to see the old ways of doing things not dying out.

[@boostaholic7116]

Can't wait to here this roar! I should be able to hear it from my back garden 🤞🤣🤣

[@louisgara8754]

I share Charley Weaver's enthusiasm for the progress and results in this video. This video had everything - Charley Weaver having two rounds of cocktails, pigeons and hedgehogs in the garden, Tracy's baking, and of course the work on the Norton Nemesis. Thanks, Allen.

[@Doug791]

The second he started grinding that first valve in , my hands started hurting. Damn muscle memory.😂

[@assikopp123]

Piece of art! That meticulous work on the top end, perfect banana cake. The V8 isn't bad either.

[@digitalimager4946]

Oh, I can't tell you how relaxing this was. The ticking of the clock, the precise fitting of machined parts with a drop of oil or grease. And then the banana cake! Where were you when this machine was first built? Well done.

[@The-truth-is-valuable.]

Rebuilding the engine and only now makes it into the masterpiece it was suppose to be... - There is absolutely no way you can doubt Allen being a master Artisan in various disciplines of Engineering, turning, fabrication, assembling and much more.

[@robinbrowne5419]

Allen must have the patience of Jobe to grind and install 32 valves. Tracey's treat of banana cake is well deserved. 🙂👍

[@user-hl4jy5zm4m]

I know this has been said many times but i will never cease to be amazed by Allen's ingenuity.

[@malcellison8831]

Looks like Tracy is as skilled at baking as you are with all things mechanical, Allen. Another beautiful episode to watch.

[@rivenmotors7981]

There are moments when I am tempted by this world to shave a corner on a task and then I am reminded by Allen as others that a proper job is it's own reward.

[@mattyb7736]

Sunday morning, coffee, toast and Alan rebuilding an engine. Bliss

[@matthewharlowehrscyclespor668]

Thanks for another great video. Much of the valve adjustments are so fiddly. This is a fun, yet demanding, project. Thank you for your time. Thanks to Tracy for the cooking part of the show! Be good. Remain safe!

[@robertreanney9012]

That small vice looks like my apprentice piece from 1968 still use it today. Eagerly waiting for the fab of the exhaust manifold. Yet again a superb informative video.

[@AllenMillyard]

Yes I made it in 1978

[@pghgb5572]

@@AllenMillyard mine was made in 1976

[@simonm6856]

Mine in 1982, we’re all showing our age!

[@jrnmller1551]

Thanks Allan, perfect saturday, the master-engine-animals and cake, just perfect!!

[@laurieharper1526]

I see a new AM video. I open it, click "like" and then "play".

[@paul4124]

Oh my word, l cannot stress enough; what a sheer joy it is watching another Allen Millyard episode. I am sitting here and my wife is wondering why l have this look on my face.

[@tomlister4298]

fascinating to watch. I love that you are improving the engineering rather that just a strip and clean. And and the clock is the best - Silence of the Cams.

[@jasonthompson869]

Way back in the day I’d just purchased a Honda Firestorm, then duly purchasing the latest copy of Australian Motorcycle News magazine there was a full page advert in the rear of the Magazine for the Norton Nemesis and I swore one day I would own one of them, it sadly never eventuated so I’m absolutely hanging to see this beast of a machine running, and especially see what it sounds like.. thanks Alan for showing us this full rebuild..

[@randylucas2458]

I love watching you work on things it's great and peaceful

[@ferkindaft]

Hello Mr Millyard, Please can you upload episode 13. We need another dose of your calming demeanour, amazing engineering, cake, Charlie.....and the clock.

[@gazzafloss]

My weekly calming session, not a power wrench in sight, just a little bit of turning, drilling and old fashioned hand tools, nice work Allen.

[@rekleif]

You're a blessed man Allen. Greatly talented with a equally talented wife in the art of baking. Does life get much better than this? God bless and lots of love from Norway.

[@K9Biker]

This is the best ASMR on the entire Internet 😊 Also, completely invested in the completion of the project now!

[@philw4053]

Halfway through my GT750 restoration and this has inspired me. Watching this, you realise that there is absolutely no problem that doesn't have a solution.

[@philipcable437]

The copper pipe work was a stroke of genius Allen!!

[@glennrussell3252]

He's a master machinist who's a pleasure to watch in action. "...it's just perfect, and I'm very pleased..."

[@markhensley9378]

Great job on those oil lines! Should be more than reliable. Traci needs her own baking show. Always making something wonderful. Thanks Allen.

[@Sztiki84]

I pretty much never comment on any youtube/facebook/whatever videos, but yours are so incredibly good, I just have to. I love the way you work and especially how you explain your work. So professional, yet humble. Calm, but confident. I work in a different field, but I really hope to become a professional in my profession, just like you. Also showing us your environment, the lovely kitchen and cakes... hardly can wait for new episodes, each of them just makes me feel better. Thank you.

[@mohawkdriver4155]

Watching Alan work is therapeutic and relaxing for me. I can't wait to see this monster run again.

[@stevemoon2136]

Always come away from Allen's videos craving cake.

[@enoz.j3506]

Makes me hungry as well,commented ,while a cheese & tomato sandwich balenced in hand.

[@paramarky]

I want this thing done and running - BUT i also don't want it to finish - I hope he has another cracking project waiting in the wings.

[@richardmoorhouse8030]

I think it’s time for Tracey to have her own cake baking channel. I’d love to learn. The amount of times I’ve thought that I’d like some cake with my tea are too many to mention! I’m loving every minute of this build though!

[@robertklein1316]

Maybe a cookbook?

[@louisfkoorts5590]

Thank you Allen. So good to see the plan coming together. My ears long for the startup sound 😁 Greetings to Tracey, and thanks for her support. 👍🏻🌿

[@BMW7series251]

Wow, the patience of grinding in 32 valves is amazing!! Brilliant work Allen. All the best, John.

[@davidstewart4570]

Another glorious episode. Wow, that vice has seen some action!

[@geos0711]

Shims and buckets, banjos, pigeons, valve springs, hedgehogs... mmmm, banana cake. Only on the Allen Millyard channel and it's just perfect.

[@soundslikebstome]

The Nemesis engine, along with the Banana Nut Cake...no better content on YT, period!

[@yoshy4072]

Watching you, you make thing look easy......but I'm aware of how brilliant you are.

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

That oil line! Thank you Sir, for finally making it right. 😊👌 Just perfect.

[@user-jb5fk4yy5l]

Like an old time Sunday afternoon after dinner , so relaxing watching you work. Keep it up Allen

[@aaronkcmo]

I cannot wait for this bike to run. This is the most excited I've ever been for one of your projects.

[@simonchilli2088]

I love these 10 minute videos! That's what they seem like as they are so absorbing and go by so quickly. Cheers Alan brilliant as usual to me as a mere mortal.

[@KingsleyTart]

Classic, and humble, and cake, as always. If only there were more people like this.

[@David-xl9cp]

Can’t wait for episode 13, always very entertaining watch Tracy doing the cooking, with the occasional bit from Allen 😂 Is this a engineering, nature or a cooking video, no one knows 😂😂😂

[@robertkatzenmeier6]

I waited impatiently. Thank you, sir!

[@MM_in_Havasu]

A wonderfully intricate job assembling both cylinder heads for this engine, looks like artwork. Will be looking forward to the next episode, and best to you & Tracy, & don't forget the ever-present hedgehogs! Cheers from across the pond, Allen! Thanks so much for sharing this build with us all.

[@geraldstanley9692]

Another wonderful video on the progress of the Norton V8 and your fab appreciation of Tracy’s delicious creations. Thank you.

[@SuperReasonable]

Every time I watch your instalments, I want to rush into the garage and spanner one of my vintage bikes!

[@ducatobeing]

After a pretty stressful week, that was so therapeutic. The twenty-five minutes fly by, The cake, garden wildlife and engineering, meld into a gentle whole. Keep your whale song, Alan is The Man!

[@surferdude7013]

All I can say .....brilliant stuff. OK , I know this may sound weird but. After watching I was motivated to work out how to build the scale replica of a gasometer needed for my N gauge model railway out of a "coffeemate " container, and several wooden stirers liberated from my local coffee shop. Allen is inspirational.

[@colinstares6207]

Lovely piece of retro engineering Alan, the engine is looking great 👍😎

[@ohorlando1187]

Sat here by the pool in Orlando, beer in one hand watching this while the world melts. Happy days.

[@CharliePower-mx7tj]

Save it till Sunday morning to watch you mate 👌👏👏👏

[@ade-1772]

Glad to see your silver soldering not normal solder or brass to join the oil pipes nice work

[@andrewrussell4707]

Another lovely episode. Have not seen a video of grinding in valves … I think ever (only photos) Lovely looking cake!!

[@Tired_wirey_brandy_look.]

My therapy session for this week is complete. Thank you Dr Millyard! 😀

[@philhyde2635]

Nice to see your tool makers vice in use. Part of the 17/6 tool kit.

[@peterharkness3547]

Keeping this for the morning with a coffee and a cupcake. 😀😀

[@andyt4198]

Most of this goes over my head if I'm honest but I love watching Alan at work in his special environment The man is really a national treasure Many thanks Alan for your videos

[@russw5301]

Absolutely fabulous videos, so informative and quality viewing. Eagerly awaiting the next episode.

[@gerttherude6366]

A God among men , I love all Allen's content and I aspire to be even a 1/4 of what he is as an engineer

[@aidanholmes5066]

Its all getting a bit exciting now Allen. I cannot wait to see and hear this beasty run. Oh, and if you're not allergic, a handfull of crushed walnuts in the banana loaf is a game changer Tracey 😉👍

[@nobbybrown8056]

What an absolute Master. I love the fact you dont have problems, only solutions! It is a privilege to watch you work.

[@TheSillybits]

Lovely, every episode you spark my enthusiasm to do mechanical works.

[@thewatcher5271]

Thank You For Sharing Your Work & On Such A Rare Engine! Haven't Missed An Episode & What A Great Series!

[@TheJWC56RSA]

Can't wait to hear this engine starting up! Great job!!

[@Peter-b2i]

the attension to detail is what makes a great engine builder ,,all mods look great ,,what a difference to the engine alans made already

[@martinmeaney340]

I started watching this sat standstill in traffic to Dartford crossing I was sadly torn away once people started moving but now I'm home il watch this to brighten up my day

[@PerdixDesignLtd]

What a perfect example of drizzling!! The engine rebuilding interlude was quite good too

[@nodrog5150]

My favourite Sunday Morning show with a nice cup of filter coffee. Alan makes it all seems so easy😁🙏🇬🇧🍷

[@stuartessenhigh2793]

another very interesting video. Thank you so much for all your effort in putting these videos together. Can't wait to hear it running. Bet the banana cake was good too!!

[@martinhann1672]

This video is my Sunday morning therapy! So good to see this engine coming together in such a relaxed but meticulous manner. That banana cake looks very good too. Might have to make one. Thank you Allen.

[@crustyruss53]

It's so relaxing watching a master craftsman at work.Thirty two valves ground in!!!!!Fours my max.

[@SteveBernard42]

Is it just me? Or is this the best brain food on YT? Always an absolute pleasure to watch this genius work, a national treasure.

[@grahamkirk5974]

These videos are a wonderful therapy for armchair engineers, as soon as an episode is out I'm on to it. I was however slightly puzzled by the use of copper pipe for the lube system. I thought that it hardens with age and can crack with vibration. But then I'm just an armchair engineer. Keep em coming Alan.❤