Z1 900 engine rebuild - First Start - Episode 8

[@randombuilds8336]

Allen Millyard is like the Bob Ross of motorcycles. So calm and skilled while explaining it well.

[@privateer0561]

Hey, you stole that from me! Posted that months ago! Merry Christmas.

[@randombuilds8336]

@@privateer0561 LOL, I'm not surprised it's been said before. It's the same kind of vibe, but motorcycles instead of paint. Merry Christmas to you too.

[@mikef.1000]

Can we all stop referring to Bob Ross? It's become such a blasted cliche!

[@stephenwilliams926]

Except in widescreen

[@erik_dk842]

Who's Bob Ross? Some long forgotten bloke from black and white TV?

[@Free_Ranger_CT110]

Forget blueprinting, Millyarding is a whole other level! So happy I was there to see these iconic Z1s when they were first released. Such a beautiful machine, from any angle. The plastic fantastic, preying mantis bikes of today are not my cup of tea....

[@Maax1200]

They all look the same.

[@splodge57]

UJM

[@Colin_Ames]

I’m with you on this. The closest I ever got to a sport bike was a Rickman rolling chassis fitted with a Z1B engine, that I built in 1980.

[@tonyduncan9852]

Can't say I disagree with anything you wrote. 😎

[@1man1guitarletsgo]

Fantastic! That bike looks so clean it could have just come from the factory.

[@Honkawsuzyamal]

Factory finish isn't up to that standard

[@christianannette7615]

Mieux que neuf

[@paulketchupwitheverything767]

@@christianannette7615 C'est vrai.

[@jimclarke1108]

Looks like the Z900 never left the showroom floor🏆Amazing work Al

[@delbertstringbreaker7686]

These videos, like the finished Z1, are absolute works of art! Fantastic from start to finish. A big thank-you to you and your lovely lady!

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

I still can remember the day my local Kawasaki dealer got their first 900, the 'orangeish' colored bike. We're talking a tiny dealership. They pulled it out of their 'maintenance area', put it on the center stand and there, amongst all the triples and single cylinder two strokes, they fired it up. The floor shook with the energy the bike was producing. The stock exhaust system sounded superb, just superb. Quite the motorcycle. Thanks for bringing those memories alive again, Allen.

[@mikeschlup5279]

It sounded brand spanking new!!!

[@Omri_Makes]

Hedgehogs 🦔 are such lovely little creatures, glad you two are looking after them.

[@steve_colwill]

That has to be the best Z1 in existence. Full stop. Well done Allen and a very Merry Christmas to all!

[@philipspencer1834]

This is my dream bike. I have always wanted one. 😎👍

[@annon231]

I managed two Kawasaki retail branches in 1972 and I had a Z1 in 1973. Listening to Allan ride his one brought back a vivid flood of memories, just as, hearing a much-loved song "of the day" does. I had forgotten what mine sounded like. Thank you Allen for the memory.

[@andrewdriveways3589]

This chaps got a real talent,not many like him now.

[@aaronkcmo]

I think Charlie was right pleased with the way that needle valve was handled. Just perfect.

[@tonymarkey6525]

The Z1 is just such a beautiful bike. It’s one of those you could just sit and look at for hours, lovely and even better with the Millyard touch!!

[@geraldineold3641]

Great work Alan. I enjoyed your journey rebuilding the engine. Wish yourself and Tracy Happy Christmas best wishes for 2024.

[@martinda7446]

Just mentioned by Jay Leno!!! He had a Jaguar XK13 replica and ''Allen Millyard'' popped out and he was praising you. Wow.

[@treborif]

I use your vids as meditation - I've been pulling the head off my Delica van - skinned knuckles and rounded bolt heads so out comes the grinder - mostly done so I sit with a coffee and relax with an AM vid. Just perfect. I like the hedge pigs . . .

[@garethleitner9547]

Mr. Millyard's videos are infinitely satisfying to watch.

[@richardharker2775]

My older brother bought one of these new when I was 17. I took it out for a quick run and the power really scared me. This build has brought back memories. Thank you Allen and Merry Christmas to you and Tracy. Watching those cakes being made had me scrounging the kitchen for a tea and biscuit.

[@ccrider8483]

I remember a similar experience. I had a 750 4 cylinder Honda and a friend bought a new Z900 and I was very impressed with it's performance. It was truly a step forward from the 750 Honda. The mechanic at the local motorcycle dealership ended up with the bike and put over 100K miles on it commuting to work.

[@soundslikebstome]

I could smell that cake baking from California. Merry Xmas.

[@simonlunt353]

This bike not only sounds great but looks a work of art another masterpiece Allan 😊

[@ttburn6338]

Merry Christmas, Allen! Thank you for all of your wonderful videos!

[@stevetaylor9265]

Beautiful bike.

[@DeereX748]

It makes me cry to watch this. Such a beautiful restoration, inside and out. I cry because I had one of these from 1978-1985 and I MISS IT.

[@mineblock9024]

Brilliant! Christmas just got a little bit better!

[@BigHeinen]

Incredible! A 51 year old machine looking brand new showroom condition. I was 17 and in high school (USA) and salivated every time I visited the local Kawi shop. Thank You Mr. Millyard for another fine creation/restoration.

[@karloskelly]

Always wonderful to hear a bike with proper mufflers!

[@oldgreybeard2507]

Watch this later. Busy cooking! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@TRISTANorTRIS]

Starting early!

[@pc750-V4]

That Sir has turned out wonderfully. Bikes of that era are so much better visually than most modern bikes. Bet the Christmas cake was just as good 🎅👍

[@dennis38y]

Nice one Allen, the perfect Christmas present for us all ! Thank you as always.

[@cooper68ns]

I said it before allen, but I am going to say it again the shots of the chrome pipes from the front .....stunning, merry Christmas.

[@thewatcher5271]

Not To Sound Too Dramatic But You Are THE K-Master! I've Seen Your Other Videos Where You Saw Them In Half! My Wife Enjoyed The Segment Of Your Wife's Baking Expertise. Thank You.

[@hoost3056]

Wow. Just listening to this engine on start up shows the difference between Mr. Millyard and regular folks. She runs JUST PERFECT😊

[@Banditmanuk]

Best Christmas present ever seeing a new Allen Millyard video. Engine looks and sounds brilliant.

[@keithallen4389]

Brilliant, Allen, what a beautiful example of workmanship. Hope they use it in the trade schools. Loved the cake too!

[@yellowbelly8402]

Had a feed pop on my Facebook and inventor Charles Goodyear who invented vulcanisation of rubber 180 years back. He looked looked uncannily like you Al😢You been time travelling 😂

[@davidlutton4560]

Always love your simple, informative and no-nonsense approach to motorcycling. Riding that beautuful Z900 was simply 'the icing on the cake' (if you excuse the pun😂). I wish you, your wife and family a very Happy Christmas and New Year and look forward your next uploads in '24. Take care for now.

[@robincoulter5228]

What a talented house from machined tool,s to Christmas Cakes That passed the evening in nicely.

[@ramishrambarran3998]

Great job ! The 900 looks like it just came out of the showroom........even shinier ! The sound of the 900/1000 starter and engine firing up, is unique in the motorcycle world. For me, this is what a motorcycle should be. Love the underside view of the passing asphalt and the exhaust pipes working their butts off to keep the engine breathing ! Trinidad & Tobago. West Indies.

[@ghostdancer6310]

One of the best rated bikes back in the days, my kind of ride.

[@loddude5706]

Beautiful bike, beautiful people, AND a kick-start hedgehog - Here's to all of them making the UK New Year Honors list! : )x

[@flyingeye9133]

Allen's videos has everything motorcycles wildlife and cooking 🤗

[@fidelcatsro6948]

All rounder video

[@robertwragg9224]

Hi dude always happy to see your videos never a dull moment engineering / cooking & finish off with a bit of garden watching. Top show , I have a machine shop & hedgehogs visiting keep the videos coming dude.

[@scrooge8564]

So much more work goes into these restoration than seen here,awesome work

[@curmudgeon1933]

Not to mention the camerawork and top class editing, which must add a considerable amount of effort.

[@GivathBrenner]

I owned one.....a 73 Z1 900. Different colour tank(tomato orange) and engine(matte black) but identical. Purchased it in 78 and sold it in 1983. I put a Gerex electronic ignition in it and Koni shocks. It was fast but very stable. My wife said to me," Blair....you should hold on to it". I thought I'd be the responsible new husband and sell it. I wish I had listened to her. Too bad the comments section doesn't allow for pictures to be posted. I enjoyed your engine rebuild clips Mr. Millyard. Mr. Phillips Canada Retired

[@THE-BZILLA]

wow that is so clean nice job. keep up the gr8 work

[@jeffshootsstuff]

A fresh Millyard video. A Christmas miracle!❤

[@Chris-bee]

It looks better and sounds better than new, all credit to you

[@SPC234]

Another stunning piece of work Alan ,loving the hedgehogs top work on both

[@shaundadson8302]

That's a thing of engineering beauty Allen - such a lovely job.

[@gunshaft]

“It’s really fiddley at first but you get there in the end” needs to be on a tshirt

[@dezgunner5940]

Beautiful bike ❤

[@Jess87PR]

Christmas just got better 🎉

[@louisgara8754]

I was well pleased to find this video on Christmas day! Excellent in every way. I really enjoy the "accessories" - Tracy's baking, the hedgehogs, Charley Weaver's bar.

[@retromechanicalengineer]

Best wishes for 2024 Allen. Dean .

[@kwameboxa567]

Merry Christmas Allen to you and yours. Thank you for posting this, today, as your channel is the only one worth watching on Christmas day.

[@ratmanmurray7137]

You must be slipping mate? No extra cylinder banks tucked away somewhere? No gigantic pistons and cylinders? Are you ok? Not sick or anything haha Greetings from Australia. Merry Christmas

[@budlistar5312]

It’s late afternoon on Christmas day, all the kids and grandkids are gone, the house Is quiet again. Time to watch Mr. Millyard. Aaaaaa happiness in my little place in the world.

[@fertysurfer]

Love the way the pumps turn into boots then back into pumps and the now you see it, now you don't rucksack makes a guest appearance every now and then. Fantastic videos and reminds me of all the many fun hours I've had working on bikes. Great to see how basic and easy the old Z1 was to work on, much like any engine of that era. I've lost count of how many engines I've rebuilt but the joy of that first test ride never diminishes. 50 years is a lot of motors. Thanks Allen.

[@AllenMillyard]

The joy of editing and continuity

[@rc5693]

That's got to be the cleanest, nicest bike I've ever seen. Amazing work

[@888johnmac]

one of the many things i love about an Allen Millyard video .. he almost never uses power tools , very soothing

[@TREXdudi]

Brilliant, Christmas Day with a new video from Allen 🎉🎉. Merry Christmas Allen, all the best for you and your family.

[@MrSheymie]

Beautiful bike and very nice to watch the work across the whole series and to learn a bit about how engines work. I love the sound from those big four cylinder bikes form the 1970's. Awesome.

[@theflyingfrenchman9760]

Thanks for all your videos. Have a merry Christmas.

[@jackf5941]

I love your hedgehogs Allen! Always makes me smile seeing their little bodies running around!

[@billhastings1006]

You do very nice work, and put together looks beautiful.

[@kaekae4010]

Beautiful work and a wonderful motorcycle, what a machine, they don't make jewelry like that anymore. Merry Christmas mate.

[@SpiritintheSky.]

This marvellous series has shown close up what an tremendous 'bike the Kawasaki Z1 was for its time. A 'bike we British would have been proud to have produced ourselves.

[@SouthWest-jj8yu]

Merry Christmas Alan, wow what a restoration that bike looks like it’s just rolled out of the factory and that Avo 8 reminds me of my electronic apprentice days at Ferranti in the 70’s.

[@EJD45854]

I was also an apprentice at Ferranti back in 1971 (Hollinwood) and still have my Avo 8 (inc case). Their training school facilities were first class, and makes me appreciate the level of skill so ably demonstrated by Allen M. To watch the final episode of this Kawasaki rebuild was a real Christmas treat.

[@SouthWest-jj8yu]

@@EJD45854 I was a little later but in Dalry Edinburgh blew an Avo on my first few weeks having it on the wrong setting, well bent the needle anyway.

[@richardbartlett6932]

​@@EJD45854I can pretty guarantee your apprentice school wasn't as good as ours. We had the best of the best only Alan made much better use of it then l did

[@richardwhittle2302]

Just beautiful Allen, what a joy to watch your video on Xmas Morning. Seasons greetings to you 😀

[@alanbond1269]

Breath and relax watching Allen Millyard. It's a piece of art every time

[@Stu_YZF]

Looks better than new. Fantastic job.

[@Coolhand99au]

WOW !! The standard of your restoration of the Z900 is amazing Allan and the standard of your wifes baking is also amazing

[@gravydavy4188]

She's just perfect!

[@chriswilliams1096]

Back in 1974 a friend gave me a ride on his Z1. He was still a student at the time and never ate properly as all his spare cash went on insurance premiums, tyres, chains and petrol. These days, 80bhp is regarded as a bit feeble but back then it was staggeringly powerful - I wanted one SOOOO badly.

[@tonycamplin8607]

Another just perfect video series, well done. Best wishes for 2024 to you and Tracey. Looking forward to seeing the next video.

[@andytownsend9163]

Yep birds seem to scoff the food. There are no hedgehogs here yet, so I can't comment on those. Engine sounds sweet, interesting info about the aviation fuel. Cheers Alan ❤❤

[@richardwild-jones8147]

I’d give up my Christmas pudding to watch Alan’s rebuilds. Simply enthralling and the hedgehog finished things off to perfection. Encore Alan.

[@goodday126]

Stunning man. These bikes are a treat and this one is peak peakness.

[@johnsmith-sm6mh]

Absolutely beautiful machine , takes me right back to my youth and first taste of Japanese bikes 1975 😊

[@phensriwood8081]

Remember uncrating these when new, drove many of them for the first time.

[@johnpartridge7623]

Better than the Day She left the Factory, good job Allen. Merry Christmas to yourself & Tracy.

[@edisonmello7477]

Olá ! fechou o ano com chave de ouro. Espero que em 2024 você nos proporcione mais vídeos desse nível em seu canal. Gosto muito dessas motocicletas clássicas. Seu trabalho é muito bom.

[@walkingpictures]

Great to see that lovely bike up and running,thankyou for the videos as always,Merry Christmas to you,Tracy,Charley Weaver and the hedgehogs.Enjoy the cake,it will be just perfect!! Kimbo

[@MrVanmancan]

I can’t imagine you have ever built an engine that’s leaked oil or fuel ! Great build much enjoyed.thank you

[@av8bvma513]

P*E*R*F*E*C*T*! Your bike is so Perfect Allen, it brought tears to my eyes! Zero Zero Zero Zero One on the odometer, Classic! ❤*❤*❤*❤

[@howardyarnold3133]

Wow.Z1 What an iconic 70s machine. Lovingly restored back to health. Spot on Allen. Love it, one of the best bikes Japan ever brought out.😊

[@jonathanrissbrook4974]

What a amazing bike I would rather have this than any new bike . Alan you are a genius thank god there's still people like you in this world. Thank you

[@TheSar]

You, Sir are a bloody legend.

[@animalian01]

Happy Christmas Allen

[@tenbear5]

Love these Zeds. Merry Christmas guys! ✨🌟✨ 🥂

[@RAIDERfacts]

This guy is a Genius im not kidding. My son and i are sitting here just looking at each other and shaking our heads in shock what you can do sir .

[@jimp730]

Ahh - that hit the spot. For me, the high point wasn't the Christmas cake, but when Mr M casually mentions that he runs the bike on aviation fuel - acquired from a friend! Top marks for a great vid and for making another 70s classic look brand-new...

[@paulthompson8613]

Thanks for the surprise on Christmas day . Enjoy your day also .🌲🌲🦔🦔🧁🧁

[@pats1124]

Perfect job. Well down and merry Christmas🧑‍🎄🇨🇵

[@hipoman8087]

Have a 76 in boxes. Owned since 80. I’ll watch the series to gain some knowledge on rebuilding it. Thank you

[@rayhall6931]

Merry Xmas, Allen 🌲🌲🌲

[@martyndunn1905]

Gorgeous bike, old school retro bikes are so much better than modern bikes. You don't need all the electronics that are on new bikes.

[@boriss.861]

Allen & the tour de force Tracey. Thank you both for your educational, informative and entertaining reels over 2023. All the best for 2024 to the both of you.

[@olrenison]

Beautiful. Brings a tear to my eye to remember the gorgeous brown 1974 model I had in 2001. 😍

[@johnward3490]

Now this is a welcome distraction 😉