Norton Nemesis V8 Rebuild - Episode 15

[@trisstucker9741]

This channel justifies the existence of the internet.

[@Tod_Unctious]

I think your comment justifies as being one of the best comments on the internet.

[@buggerlugz6753]

I'll second that.

[@markvincentjamesmason4812]

Exactly…🎉

[@tankitrolls3844]

I'll third that

[@halbusby2107]

I just found myself nodding as I read your comment.

[@markspeller5722]

All the other Muppets who get MBE's, OBE's etc, Allen deserves some recognition surely. Thank you Allen for your time and skills making these videos.

[@Swisztony]

Absolutely! Proper engineering and skill. What an inspirational bloke.

[@davidstewart4570]

Hmm... seems the real muppets get knighthoods.

[@SBAK4444]

A Knighthood

[@jamesrindley6215]

The great Fred Dibnah got an MBE, these things do occasionally go to the deserving.

[@peterlewis7397]

He’s fab-u-Lou’s darling!,,

[@sparkycasegbr]

The fact that this prototype bike, with no manual, having a rebuild and check over, fired up first time is proof of Allen's experience and expertise. That was very impressive and I am very much looking forward to the next video. Well done Mr Millyard, very well done.

[@stevec-b6214]

Allen IS the manual ;)

[@loupuleff571]

@@stevec-b6214 Took the words out of my mouth he's amazing !

[@unclefranko2452]

I must admit I was shocked to see Alan letting fileings drop into the fuel tank ! But he did blow them out later 😮 crikey! Great video as always 👍 👌

[@biggussniffus5537]

If he followed a manual, it would've been just as poorly designed as it orignially was! Only Allen could improve something like this, while keeping the bike's original integrity.

[@davidgilmour5555]

Totally agree…

[@Hopeless_and_Forlorn]

The Nemesis will not accept being muffled. A sign of good things to come.

[@jlucasound]

It would be like putting a muzzle on Barry White!! 😲😏

[@creepingjesus5106]

That was its' small act of rebellion, at being forced to share a garage with a 7L V10. It didn't take kindly to being outcylindered.

[@jimurrata6785]

​@@jlucasound"Some mutts can't be muzzled" (Amyl and the sniffers)

[@davidrobinson2294]

Indeed 😂

[@davidl546]

Ahh, my Saturday just got a whole lot better!

[@mistag3860]

Same

[@gravyau]

Been waiting with baited breath

[@dooleys1972]

ahhhhhh, cracked a beer, 21 mins of peace and relaxation. 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@markmiller5577]

Been looking forward to this video 😊

[@nickhellen6303]

Yours.Mine. And everybody else’s.

[@didierlancien8700]

I am French and I don't speak English very well but I understand every explanation from Allen!!!

[@paramarky]

More Allen Millyard - Just perfect!

[@IanPearce-f3e]

Alan is the type of engineer that made Britain Great

[@petyrkowalski9887]

Well done Alan. Started first time. We never had any doubts.

[@The-truth-is-valuable.]

You wrong: We all doubted the intelligence and plan make expertise of those who build it in the 1st place...

[@FredScuttle456]

Allen improves on the original design as he goes. We never had any doubts.

[@alanbennett2140]

Its hard to believe that that was 21:45 minutes, seemed like about 4. Well done again Allen

[@didierlancien8700]

Yes!!! and sometimes 10 minute videos seem like hours long...

[@JohnSharp-d2j]

I love that you aren't just rebuilding this but making improvements. 😊

[@sailortownlad3735]

A classroom of 9 year olds would improve the build quality on that bike 😂...(not detracting from Alan's genius)

[@jonnycando]

@@sailortownlad3735as prototypes go, it’s not bad, still….it’s a prototype.

[@sailortownlad3735]

@@jonnycando A really bad prototype mate.

[@_chipchip]

@@sailortownlad3735built a few have you?

[@tamar5261]

Allan is doing a great job as usual, but I hate this bike, sorry

[@charlottegrieff662]

My Saturday is complete. Please don't leave it too long before the next video. What a wonderful series this is. 😃

[@michaeltaylor8835]

The man is very busy

[@jonnybamber1772]

What other channel can you get expertise machining skills, motorcycle rebuilding skills, and engineering skills and baking skill’s!!!! And of course hedgehogs!!!!!! The man is a total legend!!! I am off to bake some muffins!!!!!!!😂

[@pashakdescilly7517]

And pigeons

[@jonnybamber1772]

@@pashakdescilly7517 yes and pigeons!!! This channel has everything!!!! Wild bikes and wildlife!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@factory2500]

Love watching these videos, so therapeutic watching a true craftsman at work and the gentle ticking of the clock is so much better than some tacky music. And the ginger nuts look class

[@LinaWannemaker]

Your channel is a real example of how to make quality videos. Thank you for your hard work and effort!🌭🎸✌️

[@SpringVinMoto]

This is the most British thing I have ever watched. Hand built motorcycles, biscuits and even a snooty pigeon. Somehow I feel cleansed 🏍👑🐦

[@Baribrotzer]

It really is!

[@cv5645]

It's fantastic you've breathed life back into a British icon.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Made in Nortons dying days Never intended to actually work.

[@DavidMartin-ym2te]

I noticed what you said there Allen, "just like real biscuits" Oops. Come on Allen, you've been married over 20 years, one thing I have learned is "don't compare your wife's wonderful home baking with something picked up in Tesco! I did once and barely got away with it! Very therapeutic vid. though, masterful as ever. Thanks for the treat.

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Winced at that one too!

[@gegwen7440]

His good lady’s biscuits are “vastly” better that anything bought !, she is a master at what she does as he is at what he does.

[@kimhenry5658]

Nah, when I offer home made biscuits to guests, I apologise that they are “only” home made and everyone knows that I am joking. We all appreciate home made.

[@jamesrindley6215]

Allen's hand crafted masterpieces are "just like real bikes".

[@46Valefan]

4k views in 30 mins! The master at work..there was never any doubt it was going to go on the first press of the button!

[@markchambers3269]

I've said this before with nearly everything he's doing I haven't a clue but I could watch him every night

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Me too😊

[@simonm2092]

I watch you build this. I hear your calm explanation. And yet it still looks like magic. Outstanding work. Thank you for posting these videos.

[@leehenty3777]

As it should be, it’s so satisfying to know that everything is polished properly, even though it can’t be seen in the finished bike. Attention to fine details, love it.

[@saiello2061]

Love the little cooking intermission... 😁

[@loboheeler]

Yes, an introduction to British cooking. Ginger Nuts are known in the USA as Ginger Snaps. UK biscuits are called cookies in the US. There is no direct equivalent to US biscuits in the UK except some similarity to the scone. The sweetener called Golden Syrup is unique to the UK, with no direct US equivalent.

[@rossmacintosh5652]

@@loboheeler Golden Syrup is basically the amber colour corn syrup available in every grocery store in the USA & Canada. Same stuff used to make a pecan pie.

[@Ecosse57]

with baking like that i'd be at least 45 pounds overwieght.

[@woopimagpie]

@@rossmacintosh5652 Golden Syrup is an Australian invention originally, made from cane sugar (of which we have huge plantations in Queensland and northern New South Wales). I presume the English version would be the same given that for many years it was exported from Australia to all over the world. Not sure if it still is. I guess different places have their own different version of it these days. My Nan always called Golden Syrup "Cocky's Joy", Australian bushmen were (and often still are) called "Cockys" and the Golden Syrup was often part of their rations. As a kid I used to think "Cocky's" referred to the Cockatoo (a common large white parrot, known the world over these days) because they love Golden Syrup spread on small pieces of bread, but it's really the old bush cockys it's referring to. Thanks for reading. This concludes today's interesting history lesson, lol.

[@woopimagpie]

@@loboheeler Ahem, sorry to correct you, but Golden Syrup is not unique to the UK. It's an Australian invention, it was exported to the UK from Australia for many years. Here in Australia it's very common, you can buy it in the sugar section of any supermarket, and is the key ingredient required to make our famous Anzac biscuits, which are also available everywhere here. I reckon just about every Australian kitchen has a bottle of it somewhere. I know mine does. See my other comment for a bit more history. Cheers from down under 🙂

[@robertkatzenmeier6]

As always, i really enjoy your Videos every time. Not only for the Quality of your Work, but also of the filming and post-production. THANK YOU!

[@timhicks2154]

That’s truly impressive! It started well. But rejected those silencers immediately.

[@garymorgan628]

Ive just rebuilt and improved a super rare motorcycle ,so I'm off too have a cup of tea and a biscuit 😂,a truly modest genius of our time .

[@acclarke81]

Absolute legend! I’m a Mech Engineer by trade and in complete awe of your work, every video I’m learning. Can’t beat old skhool

[@YKB6.9]

THE RETURN OF THE GENIUS.

[@davelydiard5004]

Great to see Charley weaver overseeing the rebuild.. Allen sir you are a engineering genius 🙌

[@jameslangston3903]

I cant believe that Alan`s Mower hasn`t got a 5 cylinder, 100cc two-stroke, diesel, turbocharged nitrous Wankel engine in it!!!!! Awesome video as always Alan cant wait to hear that Norton on full throttle 👂🤠

[@moehoward01]

He's working on that next.

[@jonhookey6647]

My back garden is the size of a postage stamp. I now need one of those mowers. Sign me up 😊

[@Shane-zx4ps]

@@jonhookey6647😂👍

[@zogzoogler]

Love the casual foreground - a V10 Viper powered record breaking motorcycle

[@dennis38y]

Absolutely brilliant Allen, well done indeed ! Started first time and looks amazing, testimony to your skills and ingenuity! Thank you for sharing

[@petercowan6936]

We were in no doubt it would start with you doing all the mechanical work, Alan. A walk in the park for a genius like you. Great viewing as usual. 😊

[@philbro1829]

Thanks so much for the joy and love that is bringing the NEMESIS back to life in my lifetime 🎉 Way to go, from an old Canadian bike lover 😅

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Beethoven seen a piano for the first time and just understand it, Allen looked at an engine for the first time and he just understood it also, the guy is a engineering marvel and such a joy to watch.

[@0xFEEDC0DE]

Milky tea and a nice ginger biscuit in the shop. A snack from a more civilized age.

[@gmac7670]

This has been and continues to be the most anticipated series of KZbin videos I’ve ever watched. Thank you Alan, bloody marvellous 🙌👏

[@tiborkracher5782]

Had to smile when she spat the silencers off. Even a maestro can under estimate gaffer tape. Great viewing as always and first start straight away. Brilliant.

[@anaru5643]

I love the fact everything is done up or undone by hand instead of the usual battery tool whizzing things up. I prefer the ole manual method, keeps one more in touch with what is being worked on.... feel is everything.

[@AllenMillyard]

yes that's so true

[@Tod_Unctious]

An Allen Millyard comment. Much more pleasing to receive than a Paul Hollywood handshake 🤝

[@barrymetcalfe6052]

I love my motorcycles I was a British Masters 1000cc righthand sidecars Grasstrack Champion 🏆 we used to do all the work on the engine and even made our own frames 5 nights a week in the shed like Allan Milliyard the man is a absolute 💯 genius ❤watching his blogs p.s Allan Blewitt and Barry Metcalfe British Masters 1000cc Grasstrack Sidecar Champions 🏆 1984- 1985 ❤

[@Whalebone471]

Introduced my dad to your channel today he's 80 yrs young, he thinks your amazing BTW 👏

[@zogzoogler]

Thank you Allen, you have made the job that I have been putting off (fettling a simple two stroke) seem simple. That James May should do tie in with you.

[@Cookie69697]

Totally brilliant to bring that beast back to life lets hope Henry doesn't break it. When Tracey made those Ginger nut biscuits I thought Henry would poke his head round. Can't wait to see episode 16 with you test riding the bike. ❤

[@andyb.1026]

Don't let Mr Cole near it 😢

[@Cookie69697]

@@andyb.1026 One big problem the deal is Allen fixes it and Henry goes for the V8 speed record 🥷🥷

[@andyb.1026]

@@Cookie69697 that will be up to the owner/caretakers

[@Cookie69697]

@@andyb.1026do you by any slightest chance watch the motorbike show?? Oh and it's the National Motorbike museum who own the bike.

[@keithluke1341]

Thank-You, I've been following you for a long time and when I saw you with this project, I thought I would wait, and binge watch it and guess what that's what I have done. Brillant I'm a diesel mechanic and have rebuilt a few bikes namely my 2000 Honda XRV750 Africa Twin and you a pleasure to watch. P.S love the baking your wife does! if she ever did a stall at a market I'll fly from OZ to support and try it all...

[@wrstew1272]

You have to be proud of yourself with the immediate start of the engine that was completely disassembled, refurbished,refined, and put back into operational mode by one man! Superbly done Mr. Millyard. And only one cookie? Slipping up there 😂.

[@NateG3678]

Great work Allan! It sure sounds good!!

[@cliverussell5344]

Thanks Allen, I have watched this rebuild from day 1 and your attention to detail is totally amazing.

[@markthompson9914]

With Allen Millyard and Leo from ‘Tally Ho’ watch, in chill as a chill thing on a chill weekend 😂✌️🇬🇧

[@craigkeller]

Alan deserves to be appointed Minister of Everything Mechanical.

[@blowduke]

It took a brave man to tackle rebuilding that bike you have pulled it off with honours well done you must proud of your hard work

[@richardcunningham5540]

I would imagine that is the most perfectly tuned lawn mower in Britain. Time for a nice cup of tea and gingernut biscuit. Who ever doubted it would fire right up. Amazing sound - can't wait to hear Alan give it some.

[@p.m3735]

Fantastic, lts looking and sounding great. 🏍🏍🏍. Always an absolute pleasure to watch your episodes Sir.

[@Gorbyrev]

As ever a wonderful blend of ingenuity and patience. The wonder of a good British engineer.

[@ashleyritchie4948]

Just made watching Allen even better, we use the same metal polish and Silkolene fluids.. Love silkolene ;-)

[@iainbroughton3186]

Allen, your videos are instructive, informative and thoroughly engrossing, thank you 🙏

[@AmbroseB1900]

Another brilliant episode! Some great improvements made, an excellent demo of using a helicoil and finally the engine runs -it starts instantly and sounds superb. Really enjoyable; when I saw it arrive on YT I was watching Strictly but Strictly had to take a back seat! Roll on Episode 16! Thank you Allen.

[@mikeford5106]

Alan millyard and "strictly" ... should NEVER be in the same sentance !!!

[@neilvee451]

😂😂 love the little Tracy baking piece in the middle of his videos 😅 😍 for me motorcycles.. wildlife and baking are "just perfect" brilliant Alan as always your a star ⭐

[@mtkoslowski]

The ticking of your shop clock is so comforting and warm. Greetings from California.

[@MM-xr6tz]

This is brilliant Alan. Love the clock ticking in the background. Very chilled.

[@billdoodson4232]

It's the clock that annoys me. It takes away from the video, because I can only concentrate on the ticking, I think it's the autistic streak in me.

[@makomadeira5799]

That was absolutely marvellous, after all that precision engineering work and craftsmanship you turned that basket case around. And she started first time ! Fantastic to see. Thank you.

[@David-sb7vg]

I held off watching as long as I could but couldn't wait any longer. It's like that rare top shelf TV series that you never want to end! Just brilliant Allen. ITV4 please take note of what's happening here.

[@snowballed4]

You're a genius Allen. You might think it comes naturally, but it doesn't to most, me included. If I wore a hat I would doff it to you.

[@artistphilb]

My favourite program, don't mind the wait between episodes, was my first encounter with this channel but have watched all the others now. Used to rebuild my motocrossers but nowhere near Allens league, did remember Plastiguage from watching one, had completely forgotten about using them at one point.

[@markaddison7037]

Thank you Mr Millyard, as ever a joy to watch a master at work!

[@harrybosch5720]

Allen Millyard knows more about bikes than I do, but I love the way he gets stuck in with that file. Just the job!!

[@iyos0007]

Once again, I was really impressed by your excellent skills in assembling the machine while meticulously fixing the defects. I also enjoy your humorous scenes of your wife making sweets and observing lovely animals gathering in the garden.The ginger cookies this time looked delicious, but the most enjoyable part of this video for me was the scene where you showed us a tachometer rotation test using a lawn mower engine. I think the next video will finally complete the restoration of this monster machine, and I look forward to the next one.

[@garyronaldgray4978]

Another great video, that bike sounds so good love how you take what Norton done and improve on it, like the battery in the air box, definitely not a good idea great work as usual you’ve made a good bike great 👍

[@TerenceHolman-n9m]

I always watch every stage,it keeps my hobby alive, as parts for 1960,s bykes are scarce , you are a profy

[@adysmiff1731]

This must be the best restoration I’ve seen, not overly done but just perfect. Amazing skills

[@tessbushell5489]

Just came across this video,didn’t know Allen had a channel but seen on tv plenty and always thought he is the David Attenborough of motorcycles. Allen the man The myth The legend 👌🏻

[@snowmanthefirst]

Once again you tease us with your absolute geniusness 😂 I have a count down clock already running for the next installment, thanks Allen.

[@joncollins-oj8ve]

Thank you Allen. Just made my Sunday afternoon. Great to see the V8 crackle into life.... instantly. I always try to watch one of your vids before working on my bikes. It's like a pre spanner twirling meditation. The Zen of Millyard... 'Pah' to all these meditation apps! You a shed and a Norton V8 allows me to locate my inner chakra's!🤣

[@mattyb7736]

You atarted with a sows ear and worked wonders. If i had half your skill id be a happy man. Congratulations on a fantastic rebuild / restore.

[@carlwallace7157]

The smile that came across my face when it fired up back in the frame..just perfect.Bravo Mr Millyard just bravo.

[@VonRyansExpress-v3r]

Great to see it reassembled and running - I'd been looking forward to this stage of things - what great work you've done - the Norton is in the best possible hands ✋️

[@JH-ox7hn]

As a german, I'm forever jealous about this Golden Syrup, you Brits have. The Bisquits look delicious.

[@bartjohnson8139]

Such a magnificent machine, being lovingly cared for. sigh, I miss my Norton…

[@andyb.1026]

Like a pimple on the Bum 😂

[@paulduffy6774]

Brilliant as always. Helicoil thread inserts takes me back to my engineering days.

[@MultiMag357]

I’ve really liked the helicoils but this is best I’ve seen

[@marcheighton6436]

Hi Allen I can't wait to see and hear it run at the museum next weekend I heard it last year so I will bring my earplugs with me this time. Great job sir you are a star 👍👍👍

[@ericorico6292]

Perfect start to a Sunday. I will now begin day 10 of trying to start my 1966/1973 T120/T140 Bonneville. I expect it to spurt oil everywhere. Thank God Allen is here to set the bar.

[@ericorico6292]

After I wrote this I heard a voice say 'unblock the pilot jets' in a Berkshire accent. The petrol was black in the carbs floatbowl and the filters had rust in. I have squirted wd40 and compressed air down the air screw hole. I will begin day 11 reattatching the carbs.

[@kz6fittycent]

20:29 - I had a good laugh at that! Great video and work sir.

[@berkslandyman]

Absolutely spot on Mr M. It's a shame they never asked you to build it in the first instance. That front mudguard is a shocker!

[@stevenleonard7219]

Norton should have had Allen build this bike in the first place. The rebuild would be unnecessary in that case. Mr. Millyard is a mechanical genius.

[@stephenscholes4758]

You do realise there is a world of difference between a clean sheet design process and all the financial and logistical pressures that flow from that, and tinkering with a finished product?

[@stevenleonard7219]

@@stephenscholes4758 Allen is not a tinkerer. If you think he is then you are unfamiliar with his body of work. He has designed and built many bicycles and motorcycles that would be the envy of any design engineer. I suggest you watch his other content and then come back with a response.

[@stephenscholes4758]

@@stevenleonard7219 I am aware of his work...but stitching together cylinder barrels or putting car engines into frames is a WORLD AWAY from tabula rasa, corporate design engineering. Sorry, I think it's you that is quite cock-eyed

[@stevenleonard7219]

@@stephenscholes4758 If I was British I would call you either a tw@t or a bellend. How you can denigrate one such as Mr. Millyard is beyond me.

[@paulboyle6857]

Another great video & another gem in Tracy's repertoire! It makes you want to be there.

[@colindowd3892]

With the state this country is in, thank Odin for Mr Millyard.

[@louisfkoorts5590]

😮 😁

[@richardpetker4337]

Who's Odin?

[@robertharris2262]

@@richardpetker4337 Norse god of something, can't remember what and too lazy, erm - chilled, to Google

[@nickgratton5341]

I spend a lot of time in my workshop and listening to your clock i think it would drive me mad …great video’s love them 👍

[@mikewoodward5765]

As if there was any doubt that was going to start after being fettled by the genius 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@adrianbeck5815]

Absolute magic. What a joy to watch. Please don't stop sharing your genius, Alan. They say that behind every great man, there's a great woman, and I'm sure that's true in your case😊. What a great team.

[@PRD500]

Brilliant and fascinating 👏👏 love gingernuts too👍

[@1950Bonanza]

Awesome job, looks very Brittenish...love it! Thanks for sharing this.

[@Paul-FrancisB]

Good evening all

[@stephenpotts8170]

What a feeling of pure satisfaction when it fires up straight away after such a major refurbishment. I never doubted you, just to meticulous for it not too. thank you.

[@robboddcc3003]

Very wholesome as always! Started instantly-fantastic work from the engineering genius of Sir Allen Millyard! 😊

[@KrazyKuul111]

All the wire management looks just perfect, you're doing beautiful work refining such an unorthodox bike.

[@thechuckster1971]

I want to see this bike run and ride but I’m going to miss these videos. And I hope you can find another project. I would watch you rebuild your lawnmower. These videos are calming, and in our current world of noise and 30 second news cycles these are so nice to tune all that out. Me and the Mrs find ourselves watching a lot of your videos lately. Great way to get away from the political slop! Thank you Allen!

[@davidgilmour5555]

What an absolutely brilliant video…the attention to detail is sublime…nothing is missed…

[@alanbond1269]

Hi Allen absolutely brilliant result seeing the Norton running in the frame MR Allen Millyard is a Genius. We are honoured to have you in our life. Fantastic to watch you

[@n.b.p.davenport7066]

I used to ride motorcycles for years, was a mechanic for a few years, this is the first time of seeing a V8 Norton👍

[@robe8063]

Amazing job Allen, looking forward to seeing and hearing it this Saturday at the Motorcycle Museum

[@der_phillip1]

I am so extreme impressed as to what you are capable of doing. I'm bringing a Suzuki GS 550E back to live/street atm and wow there is so much to learn even from watching your videos. Thanks for uploading all these videos of you restoring the bike and doing your projects.