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Allen Millyard's home-made Velocette V-twin | MCN | Motorcyclenews.com
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5 жыл бұрынBike builder Allen Millyard turned two 349cc single-cylinder Velocette engines into a V-twin by hand, in his home workshop. See and hear this incredible bike in action here and read more on the MCN website - bit.ly/2YUVc2K
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@leightonhughes1635 Ай бұрын
I cant put into words the modesty and genius of this man. "it was no problem I just reversed the rockers" !!!
@peterturnbull9133 Ай бұрын
What a genius - Allen creates these masterpieces using mainly handtools in his garage - they always look like a factory built machine - what they might have been made given the right inspiration. Love watching his channel - and the ticking clock in the background soothes the soul.
@geoffshilton6998 6 ай бұрын
Pure Engineering Genius in everything he creates. Unsurpassed in my opinion.
@grathlingillingham5135 2 жыл бұрын
The look, the sound, this is beyond engineering. This is art.
@Liam1H 3 жыл бұрын
"And then I rather took a fancy to the Space shuttle so I built my own. I made a few improvements but most of the work I was able to do with my grinder and the tools in my chook shed." I won't be in the least bit surprised when, not if, this is a line from an upcoming vid. This man is either a genius, a sculptural artist, an engineering phenom, a god amongst machinists , a master of the hidden arts of genuine magic or a combination of all five. I'm going with the combination of all. My lord this man is inspiring, I think I'll go back and fiddle with my Honda CT70!
@dazredmill9185 5 жыл бұрын
He is the quintessential shed genius. Under appreciated and undeterred. He should be used as a engineering ambassador to all apprentices.
@christophernewman5027 5 жыл бұрын
Hear, hear...
@clydepiper4046 5 жыл бұрын
This guy is in a league of his own - : )
@-MacCat- 5 жыл бұрын
.. and he comes across as a really decent bloke as well.
@christophernewman5027 5 жыл бұрын
@@-MacCat- Yeah, he does, doesn't he ? Gordon Bennett, his ears must be burning...
@jimcockburn3563 5 жыл бұрын
Allen Millyard is an inspiration to anybody who is interested in Mechanical Engineering as a profession, Motor Mechanics, Automotive Engineering, Welding and basically any of the trades and professions related to the building and fabrication of motorcycles, cars, mining machinery, farming equipment, haulage equipment and much much more.People of his calibre are few and far between.
@highdownmartin 7 ай бұрын
Out of all the amazing factory looking creations he’s made, this is the bike I would actually want to own and ride. It’s just so nice.
@davidallison1732 5 жыл бұрын
Not only a brilliant British engineer but also a very modest man with a brilliant brain
@TheLemonadedrinker 4 жыл бұрын
I think there are at least 2 brains in there
@scottyjones27 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheLemonadedrinkerone fine brain one fine human Mr Millyard!!! This man it asked could solve the problems of the world!!!
@cnichoyt 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheLemonadedrinker In opposing V configuration maybe
@mitchellnix5274 5 жыл бұрын
I think the real genius of this (and I don't think genius is overstating Allan Milliard's engineering skills) is that the bike genuinely looks as though it came out of the factory like that. What a wonderful machine.
@donniebaker5984 5 жыл бұрын
mitchell nix gee wizzz they do they are called Harley Davidson , victory , indian ,Yamaha , Honda , suzuki ..did I miss any too bad ?
@samteks997 5 жыл бұрын
@@donniebaker5984 What are you on about?!
@donniebaker5984 5 жыл бұрын
Sam Teks this is not the 1st v twin ever built .like this one from nothing ...but the 5.0 liter model from a couple of cylinder of the prat Whitney or maybe a critis wright ...was miraculously expidieded ol' cap
@grenvillephillips6998 4 жыл бұрын
It certainly had me fooled and I was just thinking about digging out my Velocette brochures, when the penny dropped. Brilliant piece of work and that sound...
@samsnushall1668 4 жыл бұрын
@@donniebaker5984 yes you missed more than you stated. Dont see how that detracts from Millyard though?
@ianpledge3891 4 жыл бұрын
That sir is a thing of beauty
@andygee8284 10 ай бұрын
Would ride anything this man makes. Would treat it like my own. So much respect
@Ambrosius50 4 жыл бұрын
Nothing have impressed me as much on KZfaq as Allen Millyard
@SpiritintheSky. Жыл бұрын
One of Allen's most surprising and impressive creations. Wonderful.
@roeng1368 5 жыл бұрын
The world needs more Allen Millyards and his ilk, and less wanna-be pop singers-dancers. This man should have his own programme on the telly, it would be a refreshing change.
@maxflight777 5 жыл бұрын
ro eng .... yep , well said !
@Chris-yy7qc 5 жыл бұрын
Fully agree. The problem is most of the people out there dont understand what goes into a bike like that. And the value of that knowledge. All they think off is their pop star and which mascara to buy next. Thats why wanna-be pop singers are celebs, while smart guys like allen dont get much attention.
@timn4481 5 жыл бұрын
i have a mech eng degree..and have been working in the field for 20 years...and am a shed tragic with motorbikes...and i couldnt agree more..
@geoffhalsey2184 5 жыл бұрын
The real "Britain's Got Talent". I might even watch the TV again if programmes like that were on.
@jamespinderphotoman 5 жыл бұрын
I'm 21 years old and couldn't agree more.
@moderatefkr6666 5 жыл бұрын
Very very rarely do I come across a genuine candidate for a huge congratulatory handshake. He's modest and smart. None of the modern fake hard act bullshit we see from custom guys. Congratulations Alan. You've done something amazing here. Plus you're an inspiration for my own builds. Can't wait to see this bike and meet its builder in person.
@johnnygeorgopoulos4072 8 ай бұрын
Reading your comment, I agree, but I might be wrong, but it comes off that you might not (at least at time of writing) know what this man has done. He really is a mechanical and engineering genius.... this is probably one of his least impressive builds (and they're all beyond impressive). He's built everything from singles up to V12 's, completely by himself, or by taking what the starting bike already came with... again, I might be wrong and you might know exactly who he is lol, but if not, I highly recommend searching him up on KZfaq, he's got his own channel and uploads rather regularly, and a lot of his creations are in museums.
@pippiperade4030 5 жыл бұрын
"Other than that, the whole bike's standard..!" - what a modest genius.. He makes it all sound so simple. What a great bike!
@patreich3637 5 жыл бұрын
Im Irish and this man is an inspiration love him, he reminds me so much of Fred Dibnah who i loved to watch as a child. Give this man a TV show.
@brushcountry6361 3 жыл бұрын
He makes me wish I had gone to machine school. What talent !!
@exb.r.buckeyeman845 3 жыл бұрын
Love to Ireland, from Cornwall.
@michaeltaylor8835 3 жыл бұрын
Fred Dibnah never buiilt a bike
@RalphEllis 2 жыл бұрын
What does being Irish have to do with it? Are you a nationalist, or a racist? R
@maxflight777 5 жыл бұрын
“ I don’t like riding standard bikes” .... you are not kidding Allen ! You have to be one of the UK’s best engineers. We love your creations.
@JamesCouch777 3 жыл бұрын
To say he is a genius is an understatement.
@richardcasey7521 2 жыл бұрын
That’s the most beautiful Velo I’ve ever seen!
@DruMcDoo Жыл бұрын
What a lovely man you are Alan, modest and enthusiastic and just a shere genius when it comes to engineering. We need more people like Allen to teach skills both in engineering and modesty.
@fabieneldridge3414 Жыл бұрын
I’d love to go riding Millard and stop to have a beer and listen to his stories about his motorcycles ! Probably the Best Motorcycle engineer ever ! Cool , thank you for all your dreaming !
@1981MJD 4 жыл бұрын
This man is right up there with Fred Dibnah as being one of the Greatest Brits!
@senatorjosephmccarthy2720 3 жыл бұрын
5% inspiration, 95% perspiration. Allan, you are a teacher, a leader of inventors and industrial, even all men. Thank you.
@robertphillips3078 2 жыл бұрын
Dear Allen my dad Bruce Phillips has being collecting Vellocettes for appox 50yrs in Melbourne Victoria Australia. Just love''em. He has one out on loan at the moment in a Motor Bikeshop . He had approx 22/23 at one stage. Think its 17/18 at the moment. Love ❤ your work Allen ... Robert
@shovelhead4558 3 жыл бұрын
Man what a lovely bike I wish he had a tv show he has so much to offer amazing man
@jimgoodwin6294 5 жыл бұрын
There's engineers..... There's shed guys.... There's inventors..... And then.... There's Alan Millyard......
@sefton1972 3 жыл бұрын
The perfect way to sum up Allen Millyard.
@stevejones1318 11 ай бұрын
There are... not 'there is'. Good grammar is like good manners.
@packhams4 4 жыл бұрын
Only one word describes AM's creations - Superb!
@emblake7750 2 жыл бұрын
When Allen talk about motorbikes and engine then I can figure it out how much I don't know about it,great guy cheers
@ashleyritchie4948 Жыл бұрын
Allen is a real genius ! All his machines are rideable !
@keithammleter3824 3 ай бұрын
"This presented me with a problem" he said, several times. It doesn't seem to have been a problem for Allen Millyard. I wish i had his skill and ingenuity.
@robertiggulden2998 5 жыл бұрын
Truly remarkable bit of work.it looks and sounds so right.If Velocette had made this it would be one of the most sought after vintage British bikes.Total respect to Allen Millyard.
@martintaylor4453 3 жыл бұрын
Really interesting listening to the simple humble comments on truly brilliant creations....of course casually sawing engines in half and adding a few cylinders, then getting them to run smoothly is everyday.....then making up twins and triples out of the bits left over....unbelievably entertaining and magnificent.
@amezcuaist Жыл бұрын
The crankcase cover gives the bike a huge style image . This bike sounds wonderful on the road .
@olrenison 5 жыл бұрын
The bloke is just everything you expect from a genius. Amazing skills.
@michaeltaylor8835 4 жыл бұрын
Fits perfect and Just By Eye are Millyard understatements . Just mind boggling
@martiniv8924 5 жыл бұрын
Allen, so casual discussing the engineering, we know differently ! , superb 👌🏻
@CCitis 5 жыл бұрын
Easily rectified... HAH
@Shinysideup 5 жыл бұрын
Love this mans work, he is a genius, built in a shed unbelievable.
@jjrider6758 3 жыл бұрын
I'm new to Allen Millyard's channel and have been watching his videos on his Honda 100 and 180 V-twins, they're truly phenomenal things but I'm a British bike man at heart and I'm left totally speechless by this Velocette... it's absolutely perfect, just beautiful. Allen's engineering brilliance is well known and beyond question but I reckon his real genius is his ability to make his bikes look like credible factory models, others occasionally pull off this type of conversion but the results always look like Frankenstein's Monster-type lash-ups compared to Mr. Millyards bikes.. Incredible, I just wish my dear old Dad was still alive to see them..
@robertroper2888 5 жыл бұрын
Having spent 56 years on motorcycles. 50 of those years in a five line dealership. All I have to say is WOW,
@nicksmith7552 5 жыл бұрын
An incredible man.....the velo looks perfect. I can appreciate the work he does with Kawasaki triples, but this is just beautiful.
@kennethhume8628 5 жыл бұрын
For all his brilliance he’s such a down to earth guy and if he comes up against a problem he just engineers a solution .
@michaeltaylor8835 5 жыл бұрын
Up there with John Britten. Engineering genius
@nealefrazer4247 4 жыл бұрын
Thats a very accurate call...
@user-nj7fo1el6c 6 ай бұрын
Agree my friend , kindred souls ..!!!! @@nealefrazer4247
@larrytownley2231 3 жыл бұрын
Should make it TODAY !!! SUPER BEAUTIFUL!!!
@llamamanism 5 жыл бұрын
This mans engineering talent is just phenomenal, I’ve watched him make 5 cylinder two strokes, radial plane engine board trackers, 100 cc v trim mopeds, dodge V10 hyperbikes amongst others and now this. It looks and sounds just right, factory finish, gives little indication of how much work, time and effort that’s gone in. Impressive.
@robfrye4664 4 жыл бұрын
An incredible engineer and fabricator, as well as a perfectionist! This man's workmanship is astoundingly brilliant! He has more talent in his little finger than I have in my entire body!
@drgeoffangel5422 Жыл бұрын
You sir; are an engineering genius!
@andyreynolds6194 4 жыл бұрын
What a piece of kit that is. Beautifully done.
@howardmccauley7878 4 жыл бұрын
The ease that he makes it sound so simple when it's amazing and a stroke of genius to create this magnificent machine.
@donellmuniz590 3 жыл бұрын
Your home brewed engineering solutions are brilliant, yet simple and practical (simple in concept, not necessarily in construction!), and the workmanship is always first rate. This is how "hot rodding" was done in the age before CAD, 5 axis vertical mills, and having your own aluminum foundry. What you can accomplish with a hacksaw, a small lathe, and a TIG welder is astonishing.
@notracast 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Allen, just wanted to say how great it is to watch your video's. The way you take things apart and then change the way they are put back together is absolutely amazing. I could watch you all the time and never get fed up with the work you undertake. Keep it up! We all love it!
@ncroft1383 Жыл бұрын
Allen, you never cease to amaze me
@alanjm1234 10 ай бұрын
A real genius. His KZfaq channel is well worth watching. What he does with the simplest of hand tools is just incredible.
@Essx_RC 5 жыл бұрын
Not sure if he even realises how much of a genius he is! Amazing bike, fascinating bloke!
@keithming1305 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing the man is brilliant!!!!
@tomhopper6646 11 ай бұрын
PURE GENIUS, a beautiful motorcycle
@highdownmartin 8 ай бұрын
One of the nicest specials I’ve ever seen. A bike to covet. It really does look every inch of what velo could have produced. And it has real proper lights!
@jeffjeeves6337 5 жыл бұрын
I've always dreamed of a velocette v-twin,and now I see this!,what a piece of work, the way it looks like factory built, the stance, and that sound! What a testament to the man's skill, vision, and confidence, I want one!
@michaeltaylor8835 Ай бұрын
All Alans bikes are works of art
@derekpirie9188 4 жыл бұрын
By far the best conversion that i have seen. You cannot beat a V-twin. Upgrades, but keeping the Velo within the context of its years. Just finished watching Allen building the 5 cylinder Kwaka from 1998. I would like to the Man someday.
@guyanderton 2 жыл бұрын
this man is a genius. the best kind of forger, really fascinating
@NathanNostaw 5 жыл бұрын
What beautiful machine. I could listen to a 2hr walk through of this machine. So well done. Thanks for the video.
@huwwilliams9287 5 жыл бұрын
This guy is just awesome, and that bike is perfect, proportions, finish, everything. I love how he uses this stuff too. I saw him at Cronk y Voddy in IOM, he was just parked up watching the racing on the Flying Millyard, like it was just a form of transport.
@brian.deller8313 5 жыл бұрын
I had three Vincents and with Ferodo AM4 linings, minor mods to stiffen the brake back-plates, the brakes were good enough for all fast road riding (no speed limits in my days in the 1950-60s) and at my first Vincent Owners Day at Cadwell Park, 1971, they were good enough to win three Trophies. Brian Deller, now nearly 82 years old. Happy Days! @M Bacon
@andyb7963 4 жыл бұрын
@M Bacon it's a 5 litre v twin, way more than 55bhp, a stock Harley evo puts out 69bhp, go back to school
@blueteeth.spooker 4 жыл бұрын
@M Bacon gently suggest you're cross threaded: Andy B was referring to the Flying Millyard 5 litre V-twin with a Pratt & Whitney engine. The Velo was two two 350 singles, making 700, not 750. Or to be precise, as he said in the film, 698cc (2x349) Just to fully blow your socks off - have a look at his 8 litre V10 behemoth. The idea of it is ridiculous, but his execution of it is astonishing. Amazing skills, but completely unencumbered by ego. A true national treasure.
@harryviking6347 4 жыл бұрын
The guys that are building bikes like this impresses my enormously! Geniuses are the word!
@108padma 4 жыл бұрын
"Easily rectified". For YOU, Allen, maybe! She's a beaut. Much admiration from Western Australia.
@AllenMillyard 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you to everyone for all the nice comments
@brentjgordon 4 жыл бұрын
mr millyard im 56 years old and taking another (2nd) trip down motorcycle lane....i told myself i would do everything im able to myself while building any of the bikes i purchase...except machine work of course. i just wanted you to know that i widh i had just a tiny issue of the engineering smarts you have...every mc you build is simply a masterpiece, thank you dor sharing everything with us all thanks and never stop!!!
@petefabz1 5 жыл бұрын
"the whole bike's standard" typical British understatement.
@paulhall170 2 жыл бұрын
Allen is a lovely man, so calm, so gracious, so understated and so unbelievably clever, we all envy him to bits! I believe that there is nothing he couldn't do if he set his mind to it, I'm a huge fan (if you can't guess) I loved the bit in the riding clip where the bloke on the pushbike going the other way swivels his head around going "What the hell was THAT???"
@dpbj1957 5 жыл бұрын
How this man hasn't been knighted yet is beyond me. Utter, utter genius.
@fpreston9527 5 жыл бұрын
They wouldn't understand
@martinlanigan9202 3 жыл бұрын
Made some lovely classical motorcycles back in them days
@donellmuniz590 3 жыл бұрын
I guess the Queen ain't a biker! 🤣
@arnolddemaagd8678 4 жыл бұрын
Out of all Allens awesome creations the Velo has got to be the best IMHO
@MarJay1980 5 жыл бұрын
Nice work Allen! Once again a beautiful build that looks factory and more importantly works.
@donaldwayne4219 7 ай бұрын
Every time I watch a video, I am amazed, even if I have seen it before. Every build looks like it could have been factory built. Such a modest man but so very clever and creative.
@barbaraannen3340 5 жыл бұрын
This bike is absolutely... my favorite custom I have ever seen. I love British bikes and Harleys and this thing is just too cool. Looks so original. Not gaudy, not outrageous ... perfect.
@frikkiejacobs8858 4 жыл бұрын
That sound as he pulls away right at the end. Beautiful.
@nigelfirth5601 5 жыл бұрын
I think that if the great Phil Irving could have seen this, he would have said "Good on yer mate"! Beautiful job and well done...
@tomthompson7400 4 жыл бұрын
another Millyard masterpiece , and just so modest talking about it.
@mikeweckenmann7499 4 жыл бұрын
It’s okay -to see Sir Allen Millyard sitting on a solid British chair ☝🏻
@marscruz 5 жыл бұрын
Not one tiny bit out of place or naff. She's a beauty. Looks bog standard and bright. Love the fishtail silencers. All the modern bits are hidden away. Nicely done laddie.
@garryphillips378 3 жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure of meeting you a few years back now at nelson diner when you had the v10 viper. You really are an amazing man Alan
@MrErnogoldfinger 4 жыл бұрын
I am absolutely amazed by this man, no doubt the last of a dying breed. Hats off to you sir.
@francisdedumo3323 4 жыл бұрын
Now that's the real sound of V-twin. I love the sound of it!
@dtr125 4 жыл бұрын
This guy is a legend, the bikes he's made custom engines for are certainly one-of-a-kind.
@chrisbarlow2131 5 жыл бұрын
The guy can make anything. Brilliant
@lemoinexavier 5 жыл бұрын
"That was easy to rectify"... ;-). Respect!
@stephenthompson6049 2 жыл бұрын
Allen Millyard is a genuine engineering god and he’s just such a nice understated guy. If you’ve ever watched his own videos, he’s witty as hell as well
@christophermoyer6103 5 жыл бұрын
This bike impresses me as much as any I can think of. So great.
@notrondayt9 5 жыл бұрын
Mechanical art absolutely superb
@Wolfdog370 2 жыл бұрын
Allen .. I Knight you Sir Allen .. you are a gift to the motorcycling world
@shauntaylor9251 4 ай бұрын
To me this is the best bike he has built , it just looks so right
@67daltonknox 4 ай бұрын
Hat's off. What a wonderful beast.
@bobsyeruncle4841 4 жыл бұрын
Man this is a work of art
@richardcreaser308 5 жыл бұрын
If Velocette had made a V twin it would very probably have looked just like this. It makes me weary when I read you tube comments because they tend to go off the subject & become so negative. Having scrolled down, all the comments are encouraging & positive AND so they should be. A master piece Allen.
@brikfiend 4 жыл бұрын
M8 , you are a National Treasure ! Your work is incredible .The skill , patience and forethought that must go into your projects is immeasurable !
@d.beaumont9157 3 жыл бұрын
Looks fantastic, I like the way you casually talk about just putting two engines together. Like no problem, then I went in for my dinner.
@jbz2079 4 жыл бұрын
That bike is just beautiful, What an amazing engineer Allen Millyard is.
@clancywiggum7090 3 жыл бұрын
A pure joy to watch. Easily my favourite you tube channel. Pure genius but with a self assured calmness.
@jackspratt560 3 жыл бұрын
Allen you are the god of motorbikes, Phil Irving would enjoy every video as we all are amazed, john from Cranbourne Australia.
@BPantherPink 5 жыл бұрын
WOW... A sheer labour of love !!! Congratulations Allen, may you use it in good health.
@Motocicloman 3 жыл бұрын
Allen you are remarkable, I think I'm just 10 years older than you, started riding a 197cc James Captain in 1965, have had bikes pretty much consistently since then, also did a trade apprenticeship in sheetmetal work (5 years), and rebuilt a 1957 T110 in 1975 only to get wiped out by a car 2 months later, rebuilt it again, but I've never achieved what you have, got distracted with Art college and Software Eng along the way , your videos are just "perfect" mate :)
@scania357 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome engineer, hats off to you sir.
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