Norton Nemesis V8 rebuild - Episode 13

[@hoost3056]

The thing about watching masters of craft is that you realize how next level they are compared to anyone else. The degree of patience and obsession is otherworldly. Thank you Mr. Millyard for showing us how to do things properly.

[@dcarter001]

I use he words when dealing with difficult problems, "its a bit fiddly but in the end I persevere!"

[@SuccessShared]

I don't know. It took me three hours of painstaking craftsmanship to put up a curtain pole in the kitchen yesterday... !

[@midnighttoker8203]

@@SuccessShared Show off 🙂

[@CitizenSmith50]

Apart from the excellent engineering, I wonder how many people appreciate the skill and time that goes into making these videos; not only in the set-up to get the "perfect" angle to reveal the part being filmed, and the close-ups needed, but also in the editing involved to get a seamless transition through the narrative. That is what sets this channel above so many others, and makes it one of the most watchable on KZbin ! Thank you, Mr. Millyard !

[@AllenMillyard]

thankyou

[@JamesOStanworth-Wang]

Yes - agreed! Thanks for all the effort in both the audio-video and editing. The cut-aways to the wildlife and the mouth-watering baking are a nice touch.

[@rogermoore9795]

I love the cake scenes.

[@gravyau]

Indeed. The video production is as skillful as everything else Allen does.

[@malcolmwhite6588]

@@rogermoore9795 you would with a name like Roger Moore I guess after your cake you would like a martini shake and not stirred😂

[@Ianjeffery2500]

When this remarkable series is completed I intend to make a coffee then sit in a darkened room and watch all the episodes from start to finish. To watch such engineering excellence create this engine is a huge pleasure and I for one thank him immensely for the pleasure it has given me seeing such talent at work.

[@46Valefan]

Let me know …and I’ll happily bring tea and cup cakes!

[@900BEN]

Beat me to it😅

[@surferdude7013]

Heck. I notice that I am in agreement with a PVale fan. Yup, I will bring my own chair and custard creams.

[@christopherhampson265]

I bet your coffee table turns out to be better engineered than the pitifull workmanship in that engine .From an embarrassed 54 year old Brummie

[@stevec-b6214]

now that is a plan!

[@pauljenkins2501]

Tracey returned from her shopping trip. "Hello Allen. What have you been up to?" "I just fabricated an entire inlet manifold for both banks of cylinders on the Norton. And an exhaust manifold for one side". "That's nice dear. What sort of cake shall I bake for you tomorrow?"

[@billybluetank86]

Anyone else find this the most theraputic thing on YT, thank you Mr M, v excited to see and hear it running 😊

[@fidelcatsro6948]

my cortisol levels crash watching these videos..

[@geoffreyjones2000]

My oldest son was just hired at the machine shop that I worked at decades ago. Thanks again, sir

[@michaelmccann4706]

That's so good

[@fidelcatsro6948]

congratulations!

[@Dave5843-d9m]

That says as much about the shop as it does the talents of you and your son.

[@BaffledApe]

Seeing that oil flow from those camshaft journals after such a short time turning over was just one highlight of very many in this video. A time served craftsman with decades of real world experience, something that can’t be matched anywhere in the YT motorcycle maintenance/build/customising world. You are light years ahead of your peers Mr Millyard 👍

[@1t_wasnt_me]

Perhaps it would have made your comment all the more complimentary if you had checked your spelling before posting it , but worse still, when you don't even bother to spell this man's name correctly, that's such an insult.

[@forsh3546]

@@1t_wasnt_me Seems to me @BaffledApe is not the one throwing insults @It_was_you

[@zombiebiker5581]

God forbid it anyone makes a mistake, I do it all the time this old Apple Air 1 iPad, it autocorrects just as I upload (even after I check spelling). So not always the poster.

[@tonycamplin8607]

​@1t_wasnt_me If that's all you can say then don't bother to comment.

[@davidstewart4570]

Funny thing is that I cannot imagine Allen ever saying something as mean-spirited to anyone, let alone someone whose intention was only ever to pay him a compliment. It is you who have lowered the tone, not @BaffledApe ​@@1t_wasnt_me

[@ronnieka3309]

I am soo impressed, everyone that does mechanics themselves knows how much effort is behind all this and the attention to detail, quality and proper craftsmanship is impressive. He even has already backups in place for some of the functions…..love the series!

[@adrianstrand1120]

Doctors should recommend this channel for anyone with high blood pressure. So relaxing to watch this mechanical wizard 🧙 at work.

[@henrydorsetcase]

I have high blood pressure, and it is!

[@jakelowe8583]

I fell asleep at minute 7:55 - I mean that in a very good way!

[@swampyankee72]

Allen turns Bike Building into an art form. To think, if Allen had been on the Nemesis design team, it would have been a success.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

There is no excuse for the silly design failures (eg inaccessible fasteners). But to be fair, it also looks rushed and “last minuted”. Norton blew the budget on that ridiculous front mudguard and suspension.

[@cormacbarry8273]

You think you are mechanical minded until you see Allen at work. He really is on another level!!!

[@simono.sniper3214]

Absolute genius, Allen...loved what you did with that exhaust manifold, and the throttle bodies...the old exhaust was a real dog's dinner...😄

[@okgo8315]

@simono.sniper..... totally agree, really beautiful solutions✌️🇬🇧

[@simono.sniper3214]

@@okgo8315 Joy to watch...and learn...

[@ianthepelican2709]

The old exhaust (well we all know which half) looked like it would be more at home on an old tractor or pre-war aircraft and not a sportsbike, Allen's solution was pure fabricator genius indeed.👍

[@simono.sniper3214]

@@ianthepelican2709 Or a very old and poorly maintained lawnmower!😂

[@stephenkramme7063]

Could't help but notice the absence of any digital control of the various feeds on the mill starting at 15:15. Only left and right hands plus experience.

[@scottcates]

The museum is definitely fortunate to have Allen Millyard performing this work.

[@rooramblingon895]

The world's first Bluetooth camshaft. Brilliant video.

[@riderzinc]

Cam Gears

[@andicog]

Damn... You beat me to it 😅

[@MichaelIrons-d5v]

@@riderzinc brilliant.

[@stephenwilliams926]

Reminds me of working on my first bike in the late 1970's listening to John Peel in the evenings after work 😊

[@GrowthCurveMarketing]

Just some charming English dude doing high-precision machining and fabrication IN HIS GARDEN SHED. I've watched every one of his videos, and am as amazing now as ever. Unreal...

[@camperp195]

Those throttle body tubes are just next level genius!

[@ashleybowman440]

I hope the ‘engineer’ who made the original exhaust manifold is watching and feels his shame! It just love the way Allen just rummages behind a shed and pulls out some old bits of stainless down pipe and fashions them into a thing of beauty. A true engineering god!

[@stephenscholes4758]

Why the 'engineer' comment? The original ENGINEER did the hard work, with REAL corporate pressure....Allen is cleverly tinkering with other people's work

[@chrissmith2114]

Remember that the Nemesis was a hand built proto-type, the fact that it was unsalable is another matter... If the bike had gone into production I am sure the rear manifold and front manifold would have matched.

[@delukxy]

@@chrissmith2114 It's certainly odd that one manifold was well made and the other bodged together by a blacksmith.

[@oliabid-price4517]

Looks like the apprentice was given that job on a Friday afternoon. 😊

[@paulbridgeman]

​@@delukxyOne was on show and the other wasn't

[@dasp125]

I done my first engine rebuild, only a Bantam 175 2 stroke. Using lots of your tricks and tips made the whole process so much easier.

[@AllenMillyard]

That’s brilliant

[@mistag3860]

Cold fish and chips!!! gets in from a bit of shopping, on goes the PC and YT, ooh! Norton ep13. Air fryer does me tea, and have you ever tried to eat your tea, with your jaw on the floor? no, nor me, but this episode ran like the Norton will soon~ smooth amost graceful solutions, such simple explanations, that make what is happening objectively obvious, but nigh on impossible for 85% of the folk watching including me. I dont mind the cold tea, it was OK, what was amazing was the feeling I get watching Alan work ~ I got my first bike at 14, a James 150cc stroker, and it always needed fixing, so did everything else around the place, and I watched my old man do it all, new big ends on my bike, or fixing my uncles Corsair, doing the head gasket on my car, he did everything, and I watched, and learned, and watched, and the feeling I got when he was tightening up nuts and bolts (on my stuff, cos I knew I'd be out riding again soon) is the exact same feeling I get watching Alan, and so, in the 60+ yrs I've been around there are only two people that give me that feeling I cant describe ...my old man, and Mr Millyard. I'd eat cold fish and chips to watch Alan at work anyday! Genius at work, what a gift, thanks Mr M.

[@MichaelIrons-d5v]

a quick tip for you fish supper put a towel in a cool bag at the bottom , and wrap them in a few layers of news paper, if no news paper, get the chippy, to wrap a few more around them.

[@cookiemonster2299]

Loved the torque wrench and knee yoga, reminded me of my younger days lifting my FJ 1200 engine onto my trolley jack, sliding it under the rolling chassis and balancing the motor on the jack while using my foot to jack the motor up until i could get the engine bolts in 😆❤️🇬🇧

[@JanMorsø]

I admit, the more I see going into this unique motor, the keener I become to see, and hear this polished gem going!

[@leehenty3777]

Made a decent job of those exhaust manifolds, and very foresighted to make alternative inlet stubs in case the original setup doesn’t work properly. I have no doubt it will run “just perfect” after all his skilled work.

[@user-Loco7]

I very rarely leave comments, but Mr Allen Millyard, you are a genius! Its like going cold turkey whilst awaiting the next episode.......😃👍

[@fidelcatsro6948]

my cat rarely gives thumbs up to comments! 😺👍

[@petemcclelland9067]

A bedtime story for old bikers and mechanics! Love your work

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

What a great way to start a Sunday morning; I think we all knew the new manifold was going to be a real beauty to replace that previous Frankenstein creation.

[@roonewby8112]

Finally, talk about withdrawal symptoms. Nice one Alan, it looks fantastic and thankyou for making a new manifold, the OE one looked like a child made it. Love how it ended up. Hurry up with the next one😊😊

[@samteks125]

That'll also free up some horses, I'm sure!

[@dantedorado2609]

I’d started taking your shed engineering for granted, Allen, because there’s seemingly nothing you can’t make. However, fashioning the manifold, painting, and then baking it in your BBQ was truly great. Who needs an expensive powder coating oven anyway?

[@SuccessShared]

Think I'm going to try the barbecue after using the oven (ahem!) previously!

[@iancarnell5020]

Allen you are a remarkable engineer. Machining, Fabrication, Fitting and Diagnostics. You make it all look so simple but I know it's not. Great series and looking forward to the first fire up and commissioning.

[@sloanelouch393]

I don’t think I have ever looked forward for an engine start up more than this !!! Including all the rebuilds I have done over the last 50 odd years. And if you think the original manifold on that was shoddy . Then the pathetic attempt on my A65 chop would make you weep with laughter. But it’s served me well for the last 35 years.

[@G58]

That rear exhaust manifold is light years ahead of the thing it replaced. A true testament to solid engineering practice and judicious recycling. Altogether a very satisfying episode Allen. Thank you for sharing. Peace 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@bikerjock2654]

When I’m working on my bike, I am to Allen Millyard, what I am to Marc Marquez when I’m riding it. The gulf between an enthusiastic amateur and someone at the top of their game is astounding.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Watching 8 spark plugs working is a unique experience

[@don7406]

The rear exhaust manifold looks great. Fantastic job.

[@towerdave4836]

So relaxing watching these videos. You’re so calm and methodical. If I was doing this there would be angst, and stress and swearing and nothing would fit and nothing would work! As for casually adapting a stainless exhaust manifold you just happened to have laying around………doesn’t everyone? Just genius, pure engineering quality. Can’t wait to see it run for the first time. Thank you, the world needs more like you.

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

I need a clock that ticks like that. THE best soundtrack on YT! It's such a pleasure to watch you work.

[@mikeellicott6977]

Hahaha, i do have one in my tiny work shop. and i know what you mean.

[@DiddyJaffa]

I cannot find the correct words to show my complete admiration of your skills Mr Millyard absolutely genius. I agree with everyone's comments the whole experience of watching you at work is therapy . Thank you for taking the time to make theses enthralling videos, waiting for the startup is going to be testing!

[@robertwragg9224]

That engine looks so better than it did when you picked it up. I bet runs far better after changing exhaust pipes and bodies lovely job dude.

[@carleddison7479]

Don't think we've seen any dyno figures for the engine before Allen's vast array of improvements. Guaranteed it will be significantly more powerful, tractable, smoother running and more reliable after all this attention.

[@lohikarhu734]

My wife could appreciate the nice work on that rear exhaust manifold, especially baking the HT enamel on the barbecue grill, instead of the oven!

[@alfbittner6489]

All your improvements to this motor leave the question who's made this engine and why they didn't they examine their production. You have improved this motor beyond what it was, I'll be surprised if it doesn't run 100% better than it did. Love your compassion for the squirrel who's wet and hungry.

[@ianr7023]

Cant wait to see it fired up on the bench and you just KNOW we wont be disappointed. Well done so far Alan M.

[@Terry-Tibbs]

You are a absolute genius I love the way how you say ''I Just'' when completing a task that most would fear to under take on such a precious engine . Thanks again

[@markrooke1961]

Allen, you are truly a master of your craft. Watching your videos is always a pleasure; they're the pinnacle of reality TV. Thanks for sharing.

[@derf9465]

That one strong bench, that engine must weigh a ton. Love how a gentleman in a shed has made a better product than norton ever did.

[@scottcockburn1356]

I thought an engine rebuild would not be that difficult but what do I know it's more difficult than I thought it was .Allen your a genius

[@waynecothill3759]

That exhaust manifold is a thing of beauty. The original looks like I tried my hand at welding.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

please dont ever try welding again, its not your cup of tea..

[@100Jeanluc]

Always so grateful that you have such passion for motorcyles, our 2 wheeled world would be all the poorer without you.

[@williamb.9110]

I find that clock ticking so soothing! I have to get a clock like that for my shop!

[@keithfarrell3370]

Real Zen. Another masterclass from a top-flight engineer. Thank you, Allen.

[@paramarky]

This thing is either gonna hit 300mph, end up in outer space or have a Chernobyl style meltdown - either way it's been a JOY Mr M.

[@rdaystrom4540]

I love how you just create a manifold like it's nothing. You're really a pleasure to watch.

[@kernowpirate]

Oh the joy of watching that engine turn over on the battery. Met Allen down at Poole Quay bike night a couple of times, once when he rode one of his KH 5 cylinders down and the other with the Flying Millyard. Both machines an absolute engineering master class. Allen a pleasure to talk to and a real gentleman.

[@mpschaefer1]

That ticking clock hypnotizes your viewer's and put them under your spell. ✌️

[@bryancook7262]

Hats off to Allen for his old school thoroughness and engineering knowledge. I do wonder though silicone sealant with o-rings? Maybe a thin smear of light silicone grease to help it bed in but an o-ring will expand and contract in the groove according to temperature and pressure so needs clean surfaces all around it. Silicone sealant may hinder this. Boss white and PTFE tape on a threaded joint is belt and braces, not sure silicone sealant and an o-ring go together in the same way.

[@oscartravis5740]

I can't even begin to list the highlights of this video there are so many! Outstanding work, or in Allen's words: just perfect 🧡

[@nicmorton280]

Allen, you deserve a knighthood for services to engineering. Well done, Sir!

[@pedalinpete]

Ah that new exhaust manifold is so much nicer!

[@patreich3637]

Anybody else having their Tea watching Allen.

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

Coffee ☕️🇩🇰

[@fidelcatsro6948]

with a can of Redbull actually..

[@jonford6119]

What a great way to pass a little time on a Saturday evening. Allen, your exhaust manifold is a million times better than the monstrosity originally fitted. Bit by bit you're taking the engine from a 'can it be done' test bench lash up and turning it into what it should be.

[@joncollins-oj8ve]

Thank you Allen. Love the understatement... 'I just remembered I had an old ST1100 exhaust system behind the shed!' Might be useful. Viola, 20 seconds later it's a painted cut and shut 4-1 that has been gently barbecued! And that's just one exhaust bank, let's not forget the inlet manifolds, breathers, blanking plates and myriad other hand made parts that even with your 'off the chart' skill levels must of taken days and days to create. Fully understand why this episode took time to edit and deliver... beautifully I might add🙏

[@davidl546]

Ingenious way to check the electronics!

[@P6_7R_Nick]

Your precision is above and beyond. I was doing a water pump on my sons 1.25 zetec today. I didn't have the crank locking tool so I removed #1 spark plug and slotted a 3/8th extension bar down there and turn the crank to find TDC. It works a treat but it is great to see how precise it can be done though. Love your attention to detail ❤

[@flexjay87]

This is such a weird and unusual engine for a motorcycle. But its very educational to watch you rebuild it. I can see why they picked you to bring it back to life !

[@dansonthetube]

Stunning work as ever Allen 👏 Glad you found the cupcake before the squirrel 👍

[@daverdaceng]

Love those quality proper British made tools - Eclipse, Britool etc. - still going strong!

[@roybatty2030]

The quintessential English genius producing masterpieces in a shed, makes us all proud.

[@glennwoods2462]

Next level genius... it's like watching Merlin perform miracles... The rear exhaust manifold is much better... the manufacture of bespoke machine parts is way cooler than watching some CNC do it... And the method of checking the ECU functionality... just plain beautiful... To me, a Norton V8 is the pinnacle of the British Motorcycle 🏍️... And to see it being hand tailored to perfection by Mr Millyard is a joy and pleasure... When you're ready, Sir ... (Ps... Bravo 👏)

[@richardt.4224]

Another epic video of how the Norton Nemesis V8 should have been built. I wish I could be there in person when it's started up for the first time. Thank you so much for sharing this series of video's.

[@Dave5843-d9m]

The way Allen glosses over making those manifolds is British understatement of the highest order.

[@aaronkcmo]

Very exciting! It was quite a treat seeing that engine fully assembled on the bench! I can't wait for episode 14!

[@lohikarhu734]

I mentioned to my wife how Allen makes "order of magnitude" improvements when he "repairs" something... Any motorcycle mechanic should watch all of his videos, and make notes of the "tips and techniques", making any of us a better craftsperson!

[@Hairyegg]

Brilliant video and a guest appearance of the wombles at the end just perfect

[@SteveBernard42]

Superb as always. Seeing the various modifications come together is an exercise in absolute thoughtful, considered and beautifully crafted engineering. The new rear manifold more like a pice of art. Preparing and manufacturing the alternative inlet manifold, well, it’s Mr.Millyard and he understands the limitations of the original design. Thank you Allen.

[@sjv6598]

Fantastic! She’ll soon be running! I saw a Norton V4SV today at a bike meet. What an incredible machine. Norton make incredible bikes.

[@spidertheboris]

Allen Millyard - the master of understatement

[@snowballed4]

Sadly I watch these videos and dream it's me doing that, alas I can only do a spark plug, filter and oil change. But OMG! What a natural ability Allen has, and yes the ticking clock adds to the charm of what is a superb series of a hugely likeable guy doing wondrous things with motorbikes. Huge respect from me! And the cooking and wildlife aspects just adds to the whole thing. It works, it's excellent, perfect viewing, bloody excellent in fact.

[@lasskinn474]

you could do valve lashes surely on a bike too. on most bikes water pump etc is not that different or """harder""" than an oil and filter change in practical work difficulty either. the annoying bits are when there's hoses to disconnect to get to stuff in my experience, tanks to empty and such waffle that goes with it. (also where I live a full cylinder and piston replacement job for a single cyl is like 20 bucks in work)

[@snowballed4]

@@lasskinn474 Thanks for replying, rarely anybody does. But I'm of a similar vintage to Allen so am not quite ok with social media. But I get your points, and yes I could do those things. But when Allen gets his lathe into operation with a vision of what he wants - well - I am lost. I don't have that vision. Changing existing stuff is ok with me. Look, I love motorcycles with a passion - everything about them just ignites my soul. And, coincidentally, I love everyone who loves motorcycles. So the includes you, motorcycle brother.

[@danielhesleton6137]

For me the combination of the clock, the skill and the voice are pure magic.

[@giostisskylas]

Alan, what you are doing is not engineering, it is mechanical meditation. Fantastic.

[@wilsonlaidlaw]

I thought I was the last person in the world still using one of those old Britool spring cam type Torque Wrenches. Good to see Allen still using one as well.

[@seanbissett-powell5916]

Another lovely video ! I love the casual description of baking the paint on the new manifest at 153 C on the barbeque for half an hour. The rest of us mere mortals struggle to control the barbeque temperature beyond the point of making a choice between incinerating the outside of a burger to cook the middle, or having the outside cooked nicely but the middle raw.

[@wattyler6075]

I could just listen & watch for hours,Allen never seems to get flustered. Really settles your head. Those exhaust manifolds look gorgeous after the hideous efforts Norton had made.

[@306champion]

I cant wait for the start-up.

[@Kevo-Blucati]

What a fantastic way of checking the trigger wheel, a drill and vice 😎

[@rosschamberlain1823]

The Nemesis is a blend of me thinking Brilliant! to What were they thinking?!? in this video series. Awesome. Great work as always, Mr Millyard. Now I'm thinking about how to make a V8 from a pair of V65 Magna engines. 😅

[@ducatobeing]

Casually applied skill and that reassuring voiceover. Very therapeutic.

[@kernowpirate]

“With all the scews and nuts tightened, I think the manifold looks a lot better than the old one did” An understatement if there ever was one. Pure genius.

[@daverdaceng]

I love that home made, hardware-in-the-loop, Engine management system test - works perfectly!

[@gramyzf750]

His technical brilliance, patience, and attention to detail is second to none.

[@ianwaters9445]

Well worth the wait,these videos that Allen posts always seem to fly by,those 20 minutes seemed like 5, cannot wait for the next installment 👍🏻👍🏻

[@camshaftcasting1451]

Allen is correcting so much as he goes. So talented. The whole design is a dog's breakfast and it hasn't been served up well, either. I wondered why until I saw "MCD" cast into the head ... enough said 😂

[@jimp730]

Ahh ... a vintage episode. The camshaft install, the exhaust manifold that Allen just 'knocks-up', out of some stuff behind the garden shed and the manifolds for the cbr throttle bodies. So satisfying. I'm almost surprised Charlie Weaver didn't treat himself to a few more drinks. No wonder his nose lights-up!

[@williamnethercott4364]

There's something hypnotic about watching Allen assembling the engine - fascinating!

[@davelydiard5004]

Mesmerising as always great to see Charley weaver overseeing the process. Allen is a dying breed of engineers great insight into the rebuild.

[@petercowan6936]

Great viewing watching a brilliant engineer at work. I used to live in St Albans where Thomas Mercer made the gauge you were using to find TDC. Exhaust manifold is a massive improvement. Thanks Allen.

[@markthompson9914]

Only our Mr Millyard can take something that’s made in a factory and improve it 😂. People all over the world speaks of this man in reverence ✌️🇬🇧

[@nickmitton7350]

That engine and the modifications you're making to it are a work of art Allen. Absolutely beautiful, can't wait to hear it run. 😎👍🏍

[@clivewiddall3430]

I wonder if Norton are watching? What a production bike this would make now you’ve shown how it should be done.

[@tonycamplin8607]

Well worth the wait, Allan at his best, that exhaust is fantastic and now it matches the front one. Lovely to see the engine spinning and pumping oil. The most important tool in the garage was Tracy's cup cake!

[@jrnmller1551]

Thanks Allan, engines-cupcakes and the master himself,then the saturday dont get better!!

[@Hakie62]

I can not imagine you ever get a negative comment. What a pleasure to watch.