In this video i build the cylinder head and fit it to my 1522cc Kawasaki Z1 Super Six engine
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@roseysnapper4 жыл бұрын
The perfect Sunday: a cup of coffee; a slice of homemade cake; and another episode in this brilliant, inspiring and humorous series by Britain’s greatest shed genius. Oh happy days 😀
@blackdoublezero4 жыл бұрын
Pint with roast in the Aga here
@jimsmith18564 жыл бұрын
Try watching it on acid Bruh. Don't even.
@MrPattlot4 жыл бұрын
Living the dream :-)
@classicrestoration4 жыл бұрын
Somewhere there's a retired Kawasaki engineer scratching his head and smiling at the same time👍🏻
@paul_laws4 жыл бұрын
Or musing "Why didn't I think of that."
@andybriggs40663 жыл бұрын
The designer sent him a message of approved
@John-nw8uj3 жыл бұрын
And one or a hundred scratching head and saying Oh My Buddha over here. John
@Banditmanuk4 жыл бұрын
Possibly the best engineering/bike channel on KZfaq. Thanks Allen, please keep filming.
@bikesmith4 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who watches Allen?s videos multiple times? I can't get enough!
@alextripp12304 жыл бұрын
Hi Allen, perfect Sunday afternoon viewing, cylinder head in the Barbecue, 1950's style phone call, box of o'rings on the grass, out comes the trusty hacksaw & grinder, 30 seconds later special tool for Kawasaki tappet adjustment. All done in the trusty garage, heaven mate, just bloke heaven.! Another great video, on behalf of all us watching it, thank you Allen, for editing engineering amazement, please continue. Cheers, Alex.
@petrichor6494 жыл бұрын
I was in a calm parallel Universe watching this, a universe where all is well.
@ryancraig27954 жыл бұрын
Allen's voice really is soothing, isn't it? I think it reflects the patience he must have in spades to do this work. Even if I had the skills, I would never have the patience for it.
@andeanrider63554 жыл бұрын
It takes you away from all these troubles and reminds you its good to be alive.
@davehoward224 жыл бұрын
He dont seem like hes ever chucked a spanner at the wall in his life..
@JamesParus4 жыл бұрын
Paraller universe where everything fits perfectly...
@brianhanson80344 жыл бұрын
Same 😊
@davidelliott58434 жыл бұрын
The phone call is becoming a regular feature. :). Love it.
@georgecanakis10754 жыл бұрын
What about the 1968 telfunken radio priceless.
@patbutete17224 жыл бұрын
Does that phone save numbers?
@joshuabland86074 жыл бұрын
speed dial
@jmrico19794 жыл бұрын
While watching Allen's videos of the Super Six I'm stunned about how many times a problem shows up that would be a deal breaker for me, quickly followed by the words "this is easily rectified, by using a kitchen fork, and old shoe and a bit of banana peel" and then he carries on like it's nothing. It's bewildering, truly.
@thornscoop24 жыл бұрын
This is one of thoses videos you press "like" before you have even watched it!!
@MyHunter90904 жыл бұрын
This dude powerwashes the head of an engine then throws it on a barbeque to dry it off. Im sold. Instant sub
@planetpeckham14 жыл бұрын
Takes me back to rebuilding the head on my Ford Escort van as an impoverished student in the eighties when the timing belt snapped! Still got the grinding paste and suction cup in the garage somewhere!
@jiltedjohn92944 жыл бұрын
Great work by you and Mrs Millyard !
@ukurtlele14944 жыл бұрын
Showing the cakes but not the baker isn't fair to Traci. Give her a bit of fame. She's tolerating a lot of shed time from her man for our entertainment. Thanks Traci! I have watched all your videos, and they are all great and getting better all the time, but for pure fascination for me, it's going to be hard top the making of the camshafts video. Your video editing is great, showing all the essential elements, but you keep it moving so it's never dull. Like Pavlov's dog, you've got me trained to anticipate that red notification on Sunday. Well done again Allen.
@hugostiglitz69144 жыл бұрын
Love the Enid Blyton style narration, "stop for cake and lashings of custard" Brilliant!
@loddude57064 жыл бұрын
(FX: Whistling bomb noise. - "And now, The Engine Strip presents - 'Six go mad at Millyards'"? . . . Sorry : )
@brianhanson80344 жыл бұрын
@@loddude5706 haha was thinking something similar, 'go mad' 😂
@brianhanson80344 жыл бұрын
@@loddude5706 haha was thinking something similar, 'go mad' 😂
@Lord_Ronin_The_Compassionate3 жыл бұрын
@@loddude5706 Maybe I’m remembering it wrong but isn’t Millyards also the name for the “Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe” and specifically the “Restaurant at the End of the Universe”? Edit - sorry but just realised it was called Milliways! All the same, I wouldn’t be too surprised to learn that Allen was responsible for that feat of engineering - after all, he has a garage that supplements the main shed work workshop area! Quite obvious really.
@loddude57063 жыл бұрын
@@Lord_Ronin_The_Compassionate - dial gauge degrees of separation? : )
@georgepeletis79804 жыл бұрын
Alan, You inspired me to pursue my life’s dream to restore motorbikes. Your intelligent, calm, decent demeanor is a model for all of us! Keep it up!
@szaneman7914 жыл бұрын
it warms my heart every time you include your (proper) phone on an episode. Well, that and cake :-)
@offroad36074 жыл бұрын
Lovely job yet again, seeing the shims reminded me of when I rebuilt a Suzuki 850 engine, got someone in to do them as mathematics wasn't my forte. Glad to see the Bat Phone is making a regular appearance too. 👍
@Angusrox014 жыл бұрын
This is just one of the best series of video clips on Utube. Allen is an absolute genius and I just love his commentary and his enthusiasm for his craft.
@sabinemoss95584 жыл бұрын
Allen your just amazing I could listen and watch you for hours greetings from Germany Jason
@johnowen92993 жыл бұрын
just listen to the sound of that head when Alan is tappin the bungs in. Its ringing like a bell. Beautiful. Mmm x
@MrPattlot4 жыл бұрын
Fascinating the only videos i never skip to see the ending :-)
@robomoto55504 жыл бұрын
Alan reminds me of a childrens tv presenter. Hes amazingly talented.
@gregsochor4 жыл бұрын
This is undeniably one of the highlights of my Sunday evening.
@fiero8804 жыл бұрын
You are a living legend, Your patience and knowledge using basic tools to build the unimaginable is just breathtaking. Thank you so much for sharing your videos with everyone.
@dmenke4 жыл бұрын
Mr. Millyard, I could watch you work all day! Thanks for sharing your process!
@abhimanyuinjeti53264 жыл бұрын
The way you assemble the machine and explain about it... it's art!
@ArthurTugwell4 жыл бұрын
You make everything seem so easy Allen, so calm as well. You’re a joy to watch!
@dilwyn14 жыл бұрын
Great vid as always Allen .... In my garage, I have some Z1,Z9,Z750 over bucket shims. no use to me now but if you could use them you can have 'em.
@luisantolafrancis5194 жыл бұрын
This series is terrific!!
@TastyChevelle4 жыл бұрын
Your videos are inspiring me to get my 1978 Kawasaki KZ650 running. For anyone interested in my first motorcycle experience, I bought a bike with a KZ650 frame and a KZ750 engine in it, they have the same mounting pattern. I picked it up for 600 bucks, had some fun for a couple months, then it stopped starting. I was new to old bikes and took it for face value when they guy said "that chuffing coming from the spark plug hole in cylinder 4 is a mystery, but once it starts it runs well." There was a huge gouge in the spark plug threads and "chuffed" gases out of it like a train. I realize now there is absolutely no way that cylinder could have ever had any compression. In January in Minnesota I decided to get a thread repair kit. The tapping tool required no drilling and I watched a video of how to repair threads without taking the head off. The new threads, however, entered into the diameter of the exhaust valve and got caught on it. I nearly got the tool stuck but managed to turn it loose with a breaker bar. Bent the exhaust valve. So I completely negated the reason I didn't want to take the heads off, beause I am new and didn't want to mess with cam timing. Well too bad, now you have to disassemble the whole top end. I also checked compression finally on the other cylinders and they were ~80-90 psi, 30 psi below recommended. So now most of the engine is coming off so I can replace piston rings as well. So in the end of the Minnesota winter, my buddy thankfully lets me use his heated/insulated garage to work on it. It stays up there til later spring when I can finish it. Get it cleaned up and back together, learn cam timing is that hard, and then try and try and it doesn't turn over. Check compression again, other cylinders are doing ok, but the one I "repaired" is at like 60 psi still. As I unthread the compression guage, the insert comes out. I thought about pounding it in further with a punch but it would probably fold and not allow the spark plug to seat and seal correctly. Unfortunately I called it a loss. It took 1.5 hours to get to his garage, and after doing that every weekend as well as visit other friends up there, I figured my time is worth more than what I spent on the bike. However... I do have the original 650 engine. I have no story on it, I have no idea why it wasn't in the frame and this tired 750 was. Might be worth a day of tear down to potentially diagnose. It would be sweet to mate the original engine to the frame and if it worked. The bike is nice and pretty light and fun to ride.
@paulthompson86134 жыл бұрын
KZ 650 cool bikes hope you get it sorted its never time wasted Good luck from England
@bacaydee4 жыл бұрын
why do "older" people make the best, authentic and wholesome videos? Imagine this video was done by a 24 year old motorhead. it wouldnt be half as good
@tkatnokia953 жыл бұрын
And no background music! Also the video editing is done very nicely. Perfect! Thank you Allen for these videos, I get inspiration for my own work in the garage.
@rdaystrom45404 жыл бұрын
Great Job assembling the cylinder head. You are so smooth. You leave no issues untouched. Even grabbing a cake during the process.
@davidhays77494 жыл бұрын
This man is a humble genius.
@colemanadamson59434 жыл бұрын
Having owned a KZ400 with the identical paint scheme I am flooded with nostalgia and enviousness. Nicely done work. Thank you.
@ja601234 жыл бұрын
My first bike was the same style 400:)
@willythewave4 жыл бұрын
I had one of those, it leaked oil between the cylinder head and piston cylinders. The trick to stop that was to super glue the O- Rings in place to keep them from distorting when torquing the head in place. Obscure memory from 40+ years ago. :)
@Mike.Howard4 жыл бұрын
It's wizardry, wizardry I tell you! Cracking job Allen!
@mattascroft4 жыл бұрын
My dad's an aircraft engineer. And he says you make it look easy. so effin good to watch 👍
@Pyro-12514 жыл бұрын
Another Sunday watching Allen doing wizardry! What could be better? Not letting the dinner burn while watching that's what! Roll on next Sunday!
@bwm9994 жыл бұрын
Another great video :) I googled the phone number that appeared briefly in one shot and found an old advert for Viper parts. Careful or everyone will be calling that Ericsson! 😬
@AllenMillyard4 жыл бұрын
That’s so funny 😂
@stevecolwill97614 жыл бұрын
I am sure Keats was thinking of the Super Six when he penned “A thing of beauty is a joy for ever...”
@waterboy89994 жыл бұрын
The definition of The Rule of Thumb. This man must have DNA from da Vinci and Galileo.
@gareth50004 жыл бұрын
I hope you're making a few quid from your vids Al. You are a legend to a lot of us.
@wichelhausfab53094 жыл бұрын
I feel like everybody else has been using their bbq wrong
@vernonland59874 жыл бұрын
Just amazing what you do without having a full machine shop, what skills!
@RiderZoneCC4 жыл бұрын
Allen is too precious for KZfaq.
@Lord_Ronin_The_Compassionate3 жыл бұрын
Definitely worth a full documentary series on BBC with Sir David Attenborough or Allen himself doing the narration.
@grahamloftus44494 жыл бұрын
It’s not an engine it’s a work of art, absolutely fantastic 👍
@-Loki--4 жыл бұрын
How can people thumb this down? the man is a "get it done" person, whats wrong with that?
@northernrider7804 жыл бұрын
There's many arseholes in the world, as of right now 8 of them have viewed.
@StreetTwinRider4 жыл бұрын
only 8 tossers.
@eduardogarcia30494 жыл бұрын
There are people that go around giving thumbs down just because it makes their miserable existence feel better. I’ve only ever given one thumbs down in my life on a video and it was simply because it was a blatant lie bashing a company and click bait.
@98Blackbess4 жыл бұрын
Jealousy. That's probably why. People who think they are better, but in reality, don't have a clue. Life's tossers.
@gareth50004 жыл бұрын
I don't know why the thumbs down button exists
@fuzimuf4 жыл бұрын
My dear Professor Allen, once again a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing what we would rarely get to see
@hoost30564 жыл бұрын
You know you're dealing with a good guy....rotary phone and a landline👍
@marcellucassen80334 жыл бұрын
Like a true professional you make it look easy, I'm just glad that I get to see such craftsmanship!
@bluehazeboy4 жыл бұрын
I’m amazed at how much of this is done from a well set up home workshop, just fascinating, top job
@markhindle47954 жыл бұрын
Wait...five people didn't like this!!?? Get over yourselves. This is top notch stuff. Not your average build a motor video. Absolutely unique...and nothing fancy except the skill and ingenuity. If ya don't appreciate this...you need a better life. Keep up the good work Allen!!👍👍
@BaffledApe4 жыл бұрын
I do suspect that some viewers don't realise this engine was a 4 cylinder originally. Still baffled as to why anyone would give it a thumbs down.
@108padma4 жыл бұрын
@@BaffledApe Easy - they are losers!
@campbellpaul4 жыл бұрын
I feel privileged to be able to watch such great content as this... Thank you, Allen!
@eduardogarcia30494 жыл бұрын
I can never get enough. Love this channel.
@the21andonly4 жыл бұрын
That trick with the bucket shim just changed my life. You, sir, are a mechanical magician.
@jerryhess55644 жыл бұрын
Can watch these all day long, would like to give it a try myself.
@Shinysideup4 жыл бұрын
I really wish I’d kept my Z1 such a beautiful bike, awesome video Allen pure class as always
@gregc66614 жыл бұрын
The engine is looking beautiful, coming together nicely
@juanenriqueperezreyna81804 жыл бұрын
Outstanding!!!!!! Thank you Allen Millyard for sharing this journey with us!!!! Cannot wait for the next update Cheers 🍻
@tylerbennetts80794 жыл бұрын
Thanks Allen, a real treat for a Sunday evening.
@flexjay874 жыл бұрын
I thought this video series was modern take on an old bike... until i saw the Telephone :) Just kidding. Another Job well done Allen !
@David_Walker16-3-514 жыл бұрын
You might get away with the cup cake, but I don’t fancy your chances when Tracey looks for her tea towel.
@billy4rocks4 жыл бұрын
I have no idea what im looking at...but this is the most relaxed ive ever been.
@b2bw14 жыл бұрын
Love these videos, Keep em coming, Amazing to see how these awesome creations are actually put together, Top work buddy.
@alexanderdergrosse19893 жыл бұрын
gegrillter Zylinderkopf habe ich auch noch nie Probiert. Spitzenmäßig was dieser Mann auf die reihe bring. sowas habe ich noch nie gesehen bei keinem Schrauber. dagegen wirken Werkstätten ehr lächerlich was der Mann macht .das ist der Hammer .der macht fast alles selbst. spitzenmäßige arbeiten. die Videos sind absolut klasse.. Super Mechaniker und Konstrukteur da würde Edd China noch sagen Weltspitze ist das..
@72polara4 жыл бұрын
It's a pleasure to see the engine come together.
@mountainconstructions4 жыл бұрын
The most amazing content on the internet..... Your ability amazes me
@dalinean4 жыл бұрын
NIce to see the tighten with a drill technique. I thought I was the only one.
@Huruka274 жыл бұрын
Most detail video i ever see . This man suppose to have million sub.
@troywee47744 жыл бұрын
thank you yet again for the share mate, fantastic as always. something about your videos keeps my blood pressure stable even though it excites me to watch them. cheers again.
@jmprov356 Жыл бұрын
Millyard does such amazing things with less than "State of the Art" equipment and conditions (in another video, cutting his cams on the cement on the back porch....smh!). Beyond his creativity and extensive knowledge, this guy BLOWS AWAY the excuses most of us make for not diving into our own projects and giving it a go. For that, I really appreciate you, Allen!
@davids78153 жыл бұрын
It's my 750L3 rebuild all over again, aged 18. Oh what memories.... :-)
@mikeymike32404 жыл бұрын
Hi Allen, amazing video, just had to watch it again and probably again. I just get so enthused every time I watch one of you’re videos. Really love you’re use of the barbecue, never ceases to amaze me lol, you got it down to a fine art lol .you made the valve adjustment look really easy. At the inception of Kawasaki valve buckets , the mechanics made it sound like black magic to get them adjusted, but you blew up that bubble very quickly with the home made adjustment tool made from a blinking C spanner, bloody amazing. Add this, add that and subtract this, and that gives you the size of the shim......simples . Love how you got the parts guys incorporated into the video, gives it another dimension to the experience. I know i keep saying this,but it’s true, you make everything look 👀 sooooo easy to do, you should have been a mechanical engineering guru genius lol 😂 that’s the way you come across to me, 6 months under you’re tuitilage, and I’d be a fully fledged mechanic 🧰. Fantastic video Allen, really enjoyable. 😎👍👍👍🇬🇧
@frogandspanner4 жыл бұрын
Anybody could produce masterpieces like that if they had such kit: angle grinder, hosepipe, screwdriver, pencil sharpener. I really don't know what all the fuss is about.
@petergordon45254 жыл бұрын
I thought he cheated by using a battery drill though!
@frogandspanner4 жыл бұрын
@@petergordon4525 No - it's nuclear powered. Haven't you seen the episode where he made the reactor from Epsom salts and a couple of toothbrushes?
@patrikbenko99514 жыл бұрын
It is so relaxing to watch you building & talking about these engines😍 Cheers
@markhensley93784 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your time and information about this process.
@englishhatter88054 жыл бұрын
My Sunday is now peaked, thank you for the upload
@chrisrhodes25954 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you in the shed again Allen love watching your great skills
@ismailrosli73414 жыл бұрын
Mantap.. Greeting from malaysia... I really love your work... Youre a living legend
@KawekaJC4 жыл бұрын
I was imagining Allen’s other half chopping up 2 cupcake pans and making one that could bake 18 in one go...
@leosotpg4 жыл бұрын
This show how a barbecue is essential to have a fully equipped workshop
@an04ker4 жыл бұрын
Could watch Allen all day 👍
@SoddingaboutSi4 жыл бұрын
Anyone else feel like they've under achieved ?
@tylerbennetts80794 жыл бұрын
Everytime, but we are all learning something new which is a bonus.
@jeffj24954 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I know. Allen is amazing.
@velobob42994 жыл бұрын
Quite a lot of this sort of thing going on in times past. Before the KZfaq. So NO to that.
@cheyenne2023 жыл бұрын
All we can do is be inspired to take what we learn to our own projects, especially to not be afraid to think bigger than we might, and not worry too much about comparing ourselves to anyone. If you do, remember it works both ways, I have a tremendous IQ, and a few other advantages, but I’ve achieved almost nothing. No time like the present, and I doubt we get scored after we die!
@terrywootton88824 жыл бұрын
Your spring compressor is a gem. Had one like that years ago.
@AllenMillyard4 жыл бұрын
It’s 65yrs old
@jasonkristunas94274 жыл бұрын
Possibly the nicest man on KZfaq
@garystratton41254 жыл бұрын
that is one beautiful engine!
@andywilliams75104 жыл бұрын
Excellent work that's a masterpiece 👍 , not sure what some people are watching to give a thumbs down!
@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker95244 жыл бұрын
Just perfect. Thank you for doing this video series Allen.
@northernrider7804 жыл бұрын
Several packets of Oreos, a cup of tea and another video from Allen... What could be better after a day of riding and getting wet! :)
@andrewknightley67994 жыл бұрын
I look forward to all your updates, better than anything on Netflix, always amazing and informative and I am always in awe of your skills and persona.
@andrewtennant74594 жыл бұрын
Loving these videos. Nice placement of the latest aircooled RD club magazine on the shelf behind you.
@doolytom4 жыл бұрын
Have u thought about chopping and welding the cake tins to make a.. ten pot tin! Could b a game changer ;))
@blairguinea13374 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job Allen, your a perfectionist Sir.............the old telephone is hot too
@chrischappell98244 жыл бұрын
Out this morning in my friends Westfield. A ride this afternoon over Dartmoor on my 1984 VF 750 in the sun. And now the latest video. Thanks Allen for completing a fantastic day. Oh the cakes did look good.😎
@whitefields55954 жыл бұрын
Alan, Could you please line up all your sealants, gasket goo, Loctite, bearing pastes etc and do a vid on them so we know what you use when and where please? I never know which ones to buy!
@stevengarforth42444 жыл бұрын
Another amazing video from a top bloke. Looking forward to next Sunday already. I saw you at the nec bike show in November 2018 with your RC374. That bike sounded amazing and gave me a wave that really made my day. Thank you
@raheslop4 жыл бұрын
Great little video, really looking forward to seeing how you approach the dizzy
@brianhanson80344 жыл бұрын
Love how you make/modify special tools, no 'special factory tool part number blahblah' 👍
@Th3Gr33k3 жыл бұрын
I love bikes and found your channel due to the DownHill bike. I also love motorcycles and was ecstatic to see these other videos. I love to see how you bring these projects to life. Please keep making these videos! Brilliant.
@rdaystrom45404 жыл бұрын
I hope Allen is working on some cool project right now. Can't wait for his next video.
@Youtubeforcedmetochangemyname4 жыл бұрын
I like how you modified the spring compressor I will have to do that the way mind I'd the little retainers are a pain to get on