Norton Nemesis V8 Rebuild - Episode 5

In this video im finishing off the engine strip by removing the cylinder liners and sorting out a few faults with the gearbox and alternator drive gears.
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.

[@allanjohnston6671]

Who else gives it the thumbs up before watching .

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Me me me me!

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Me.

[@cpuuk]

Gotta love Allen's idea of "sorting a few problems" on an experimental bike that the builders gave up on. Man's a national treasure.

[@randylucas2458]

There is not one single person I would call other than him to try and sort out the problems of this bike.

[@jinnygaatjenietaan306]

@@randylucas2458 source of the problems is the chaotic English craftsmanship that time. I remember English produced cars from the late '80s with the front windscreen never glued to the car. The quality that time was horrible... And the V8 that Allen works on is a example of that time... If the British industry had adopted the Japanese quality standards (and pay their workers), there would be still British industry....

[@anthonycarty9433]

Harsh but true .

[@randylucas2458]

@@jinnygaatjenietaan306 I don't think you can blame British industry for a handmade motorcycle you could probably blame the large amounts of cocaine champagne and whiskey

[@jinnygaatjenietaan306]

@@randylucas2458 Maybe you are right, but management who thinks that they can shortcut the solutions normally has this as a result. Like the alternator in this case, looks for me, the financial man saw a cheaper solution and don't understand that a straight toothing is different from an angled toothing. I have seen many of this kind of problems in my life. But, that's my experience.. (Btw, English is not my native language, so sorry for some errors, native is Dutch)

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Mr Millyard... watching you working is better than therapy. You're truly a blessing to the world of motorcycle engineering.

[@gdfggggg]

Interesting and relaxing.

[@Sandhoeflyerhome]

I like the way he never said, ‘some clown made this’ He gently points out the obvious errors and moves on.

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Allen is a true master and a delightfully modest man, he doesn't need to prove anything to anyone.

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@@jamesrindley6215 Clearly so and why he stands out and is well liked.

[@MrPotatochips4]

That's the "old school" code. We all learn for our mistakes. That's how I know _so much_

[@mikef.1000]

It's always easy to criticise a previous owner's work. Keep that in mind when doing your own repairs, and when looking at someone else's. Often people were just doing the best with the materials and equipement they had, the budget they had (and ALL of us are working to a budget), and the skills they had. We're all learners, for life.

[@jamesrindley6215]

@@mikef.1000 Also in engineering there is a big difference between a prototype and a production model. Prototypes are often built under immense time pressure to check fit and function or to perform a short term demonstration. If Norton's engineers had got the chance to build a second and third prototype they would have produced something much better.

[@carbonjelloid8045]

I can't believe the 16 minutes or so went by so quickly ,I could have kept watching for hours. Most enjoyable.

[@johnrowley4993]

I agree 👍 He needs his own television channel covering basic engineering techniques up to and including how to make a concentric propeller shaft for an aircraft carrier

[@garymorgan628]

One man (admittedly very clever) in his shed puts a team of norton engineers to shame without saying a bad word about them ,truly a genius engineer .

[@jeffshootsstuff]

The fact that you could diagnose an improperly shaped cam plate for the selector mechanism is mindblowing to me. To say nothing of all your other wizardry. Thanks for these videos!

[@danthebikeguy447]

The weird thing is - the entire gearbox is an OEM Suzuki item, the selector design being familiar to anyone who's ever worked on GSXR's or RG's......so why didn't they just use the suzuki cam plate?

[@steveclark..]

​@@danthebikeguy447 That's a great question you ask.

[@AllenMillyard]

@@danthebikeguy447 my thought exactly ! why reinvent the wheel

[@davidhammond9381]

By the time Allen has worked his magic, that engine will run better on 1 cylinder than it ever did on 8!

[@buggerlugz6753]

It'll output 10-20%+ power than it did originally.

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truth

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agreed!

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[@donreeves60]

Allens probably the only Man who should be trusted with such a unique rebuild.😢

[@jeffbrinkerhoff5121]

As a guy who also spends hours cleaning,grinding, fitting, polishing, welding, repairing, etc., it's a pleasure to watch someone else work.. especially a wizard. Best to all

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How nobody snatched this man for a full fledged telly show yet is beyond me.

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Allen’s the man when it comes to mechanical stuff on motorcycles. . . honestly the man’s a genius when it comes to this stuff.

[@simonallan9941]

An absolute legend brother 🙌

[@MickHyde]

Just started watching this series of videos. I was involved in the design and production of the Radical V8 which used Hayabusa heads. You remind me very much of our design engineer Nick Walford who still works for them part time. I've been retired from Radical for a dozen years now and find your videos most therapeutic. Starting Radical Sportscars and designing their early cars using ZZR1100 Kawasaki and then Suzuki Hayabusa engines were exciting times. Keep them coming

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Loved the way he changed the ink colour on his pen when he realised it wasn’t the correct colour! Attention to detail like always.

[@royheap5178]

Allan working on all these fiddly parts etc, this man has the patience of a saint, what a genius! Can’t wait for episode 6!

[@montypythonish]

It's almost like that engine was a college project. Who would have thought that a major company of the time would have 'Yeee Harrred', cobbled & thrown an engine together. Mr Millard to the rescue with a comprehensive set of tools from a penknife to a battery drill with a soft brush in. Hero!👍🏼👌🏼

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[@Deepb1u]

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With a pillion

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[@OneHundredEnvelopes]

thank you so much for the videos. Not only are they very educational, but the clock ticking in the background is very relaxing; for some reason it reminds me of a nice Autumn Sunday afternoon

[@lotus7even]

A real treat on a Friday evening, the clock ticking in background is very calming 😊

[@MrACOUSTICPETE]

Allen creates an oasis of calm intelligent positivity. If there was such a thing as " mechanical yoga , " I think this would be it ! Thank you Allen .

[@user-oq8ym2fs3p]

Alan is the best! If this bike has a chance he will prevail! Love you all the way from the USA!! Genius pure genius!!

[@mitchsmith71]

Oohhh thats just perfect!!!.... Best series on the internet, but, and im sure i speak for everyone here, we'd really love half hour long episodes 🙂

[@AllenMillyard]

It takes a lot of time to film and edit a 15 to 20 min vid and actually doing the rebuild at the same time 😳

[@mitchsmith71]

@@AllenMillyard I do understand, and we all really appreciate what you do, if 15 minutes is all we can have then 15 minutes it is.. Everyone clearly loves your work, your engineering skills and narrating are nowhere else to be found on youtube... Always looking for the next episode 🙂 ...Thanks Allen (and thanks for replying).

[@dougal679]

Love the clock in the background make for relaxing video. I can see an increase in sales for use in man caves. Great video Alan.

[@terrytopliss9506]

Nice to see the engine getting the full Milliyard treatment. Thanks for the video.👍👍

[@davidevans8826]

I love how good it’s gonna run and shift and it’s such a crazy cool bike. They certainly got the right person to rebuild it … you’re the best Alan

[@johnforeman6620]

I was just writing this when your PS came up about your clock. I so agree that the mechanical tick tock is soothing, so I will replace my electrical one with a proper clock.

[@michaelcresswell5838]

Best watch on the tube.

[@martintyson9195]

It amazes me how one self-taught individual can have so much engineering knowledge stored in a human brain. No digital verniers or dti's here! Proper job!

[@kurvaonwheels]

I enjoy watching people fixing and modifying motorcycles, but this is on a completely different level, amazing.

[@wildbill1726]

Besides Allen and I both being motorbike enthusiasts, one thing we both have in common is the 4 colour BIC pen. I have one too. I also have a hacksaw, but that is another story.

[@owensbama1923]

That was the shortest 17 minutes ever. Like most people, I can't wait to get going with this one. Mr. Millard, as an Aircraft Mechanic of 25 years i can say that you make it all look way too easy.

[@philw4053]

I'm not sure why watching Allen attacking a piece of aluminium with a rotary wire brush is so satisfying and entertaining. But it is!

[@PAULWICKS-xy6kt]

what about enjoying watching the inners being slowly pushed out.!

[@fidelcatsro6948]

what about seeing those copper rings being pried out from the cylinder tips with the pen knife??

[@philw4053]

Yes. All those were great too. I'm in the middle of trying to get the barrels off of my 52 year old GT750 (with home made pulling plate). I wish Allen was here to help!!

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@@philw4053 wow GT740!

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[@criscross572]

Always a pleasure to watch and learn.

[@jimness318]

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[@fertysurfer]

This has got to be the most informative, satisfying, and relaxing channel on the Tube. Thanks, Allen. I'm off to bed now.

[@stuart4858]

I wish more people were as wonderfully logical as Alan. Thank you, love your work. Stuart from Melbourne AU

[@al4904]

Spot on.... I have a 1993 KLX650C supermoto project in my garage. My plan was to build one bike out of three neglected old barn finds. Two of which had been pulled apart before been shoved into a couple of dozen way too hard baskets.... I figured a single cylinder project would be within my amateur mechanic DIY skill level. I now think the 93 KLX650 was perhaps a few years ahead of its time but could definitely have been designed to be a whole lot easier to work on. Or maybe it's my much less capable 64 year old brain? 🤔🤣 It's fascinating to watch such a patient knowledgeable perfectionist at work. And no wonder Norton went broke!

[@davidsampson3537]

Not exactly showing Nortons enginniers as great! So many faults its crazy! Best person on the job now thank god. Great work Allen.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Norton was dying by then

[@jamesrindley6215]

Trying to be kind to Norton's engineers, it was probably put together as a prototype under immense time pressure to have something working for a short term demo while the company was falling apart.

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

Watching a Classic Artist at work, is always pleasing!

[@sjv6598]

Nice to see you again, Alan. It was quite shocking to see how much debris was hiding behind those liners? I can’t wait to see you’re riding this beautiful bike 😊

[@fidelcatsro6948]

ferrite oxide and O ring remnants..

[@richardt.4224]

So calm, what a man.

[@VyantQuijt]

Gear index plunger. The one on my suzuki gs750 has a roller on it, but the spring snapped and it flipped over into the first gear cogs. It's taking some doing to correct that mess. Great video as always Allen! I recommend you to all my students interested in mechanics!

[@AllenMillyard]

The index lever isn’t made by Suzuki like the rest of the gearbox I think it should have a roller to reduce friction and wear

[@tonycamplin8607]

I just haven't got enough superlatives to describe Allan. Been watching him for years and he's still my favourite KZbinr. Can hardly wait for the next episode.

[@garycotterill9576]

Allen is very clever and his level of motorcycling engineering is insane. I believe this man could fix anything. I could watch this channel all day. Can’t wait to see the Norton Nemesis finished👍

[@sailortownlad3735]

Great Saturday morning viewing...thanks for that Alan Einstein...😊

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Nikola Millyard to be accurate!

[@sailortownlad3735]

@@fidelcatsro6948 mind your business nob

[@bigern73]

Norton should've bent over to give you the cylinder liners specs!

[@josephlambert6642]

I should think he would make a better set of liners with out Norton`s input.

[@rdaystrom4540]

I was shocked to see how small the v8 block is when Allen picked it up. Allen I love your videos. Also I am amazed at the expert level you are. You are off the charts. Best in the world.

[@alanbond1269]

Allen Millyard your next level. We have a working gearbox after a visual inspection and a file and emery paper. You was born with skills beyond most

[@jrnmller1551]

Brilliant Allan, thanks for bringing us along!

[@shadowred1980]

Outstanding stuff. Thank you for taking us along.

[@MarkGFRex]

I love the sound of the ticking clock. It triggers my ASMR so I like watching your videos before bed.

[@karlosh9286]

Awesome. It's like meditation watching this. A true genius craftsman at work !

[@simono.sniper3214]

Brilliant, Allen...love the clock ticking in the background...

[@totalutternutter]

Seeing Allen pic up the engine block with three fingers to turn it around is the most impressive thing i've seen from this bike so far.

[@AllenMillyard]

The castings are quite amazing for a 1500cc v8

[@swampy1584]

Allen thank you for your amazing videos. It's not often you get to watch a genius at work at the same time you get to chill out for a few minutes

[@paulthompson8613]

Still the most interesting motorbike build on KZbin fascinating 17 minutes go by in a heartbeat

[@ChrisJJames56]

Hi Allen, your pigeon was a dove. Love your videos and am in awe at your engineering skill.

[@DMASync]

I suspect Allen does know it's a collared dove. It's like when Tracey is making cakes and he'll say she's using "something like flat stick" to get the mixture off the bowl. Tracey knows it's a spatula, we all know it's a spatula, it's absurd to think Allen doesn't really know it's a spatula - but it's amusing that he chooses to precisely describes the essence of the thing instead. Love Allen's videos and his sense of humour - just perfect!

[@ggmtv1394]

I am always staggered by Alan's skill and knowledge: this is beyond genius.

[@cv5645]

Never ceases to amaze me how good Allen is. Unknown prototype engine rebuilt the same as anything else. It's fascinating tbh.

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Excellent fabrication for the shift linkage, Allen! This engine will run and shift perfectly when you get fresh liners fitted to each piston and reinstalled in the crankcase assembly. An absolute pleasure to see in this video! Cheers from across the pond, and looking forward to the next episode! Thank you!

[@John-nw8uj]

Thank you, Magic, I held an Engineering Degree but would have no idea on the high level magic that Allen works. John

[@pageophile]

So satisfying watching Allen work, like watching a great artist paint but with mechanical creations.

[@captaintoyota3171]

Anyone else get nostaligia over the old ticking clocks in his videos? Reminds me of being a kid w/o noise of internet media ppl, just lil world simple problems to solve Man Norton really needed you setting this thing up

[@tedscuttle9574]

Not only fascinating but also very calming, watching you work with the tik tok, tik tok in the background. This and 2 stroke stuffing, my 2 favourite channels. Keep up the good work Allen.

[@rjung_ch]

Allen, once you are done with it, it'll be better than new! Thank you! 👍💪✌

[@Banditmanuk]

Love the way you calmly solve one problem, logically move to the next. Fix that. Just brilliant to watch.

[@sthor57]

Fascinating and well produced videos

[@adrianstreet8330]

Just amazing to watch you Allen. If your wall clock is that therapeutic I need a wall clock!! Looking forward to the next video

[@Philip-hv2kc]

But don't think a metronome will do the same effect though .

[@amazeddude1780]

Much more than a "National" treasure, the man is exalted world-wide! Just an amazing talent.

[@adriansmith1600]

Thanks again Allen. As a biker,I really enjoy watching these videos and I’m in awe of your mechanical skills.

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Never seen Charley Weaver so happy!

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He's had a skinful again😅

[@pleun315]

Always enjoy watching your videos, much appreciated ❤ hi from holland

[@johnwaga3702]

Watching Allen is the perfect start to the weekend.

[@v4stroker]

Allen is definately the right man to sort out the Norton and show us its true potential. Keep up the good work and inspirational videos cant wsit for the next installment.

[@timmovanderput6109]

i can't wait to hear this thing run again. lovely job Sir. thank you

[@petercooper1748]

Thank you for creating this video a real treat

[@briangibbon8711]

Thank you Allen. Another priceless video showing your meticulous engineering skills, patience, diagnostic talent and outstandingly entertaining video production on KZbin. Hope to see many more.

[@46Valefan]

As an avid fan of Mr Millyard, I have to say we are blessed that we are to share this genius mechanical journey with him, such is his understanding and almost ‘gentle’ approach it fools you (me) into thinking I could do that….amazing!,

[@peachy3143]

Friday night sorted .. bit of Allen … absolutely class

[@andymair7992]

The Best Engineer in the World! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

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Allen you’re an absolute genius, i could watch you all day

[@anthonyreed2228]

Always an absolute pleasure watching a true engineering genius. Can’t wait for future editions

[@DIESELPGDOG]

thank you allen you skills and talent go beyond words

[@leswatson8563]

Way to go Alan, brilliant stuff 👍😊...