In this series of videos I will be giving you an insight into an average day in my shed and garage, working on various engines, bikes and projects using basic tools and equipment and adapting parts to fit from different engines
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@nickb95634 жыл бұрын
"So I bored it out and used a vfr750 piston" Ah yes, the logical step Absolute madman
@mebeasensei2 жыл бұрын
And then must make new races for the piston rings….done! As you do.
@davidfearon76463 жыл бұрын
I am a mechanical engineer by trade having started my apprenticeship in 1969 with Vickers Armstrong. I have been a biker since I was 14 and loved motorcycle engines since then. You are a true reflection of our great heritage of invention. Long may you inspire us. Dave
@ScarbadosSlim4 жыл бұрын
This man is an engineering genius. So laid back and matter of fact about what he does. I could listen to him all day. He's the Bob Ross of the bike world.
@randersson36724 жыл бұрын
He makes one feel like a total dumbass...on top of that 😐😁
@ScarbadosSlim4 жыл бұрын
@@randersson3672 You're not wrong. I've watched the Missenden Flyer interviewing him and he just amazes me. No plans, apart from in his head, no drawings, nothing. He just 'sees it working' and builds what he sees in his head. The man is incredible.
@davidelliott58434 жыл бұрын
I can’t get over how AM takes a saw to two perfectly good engines and makes engineering porn. No disrespect to Kawasaki engineers but why did they not extend their wonderful fours into even more wonderful six bangers.
@highsnburgers48623 жыл бұрын
We must have old souls, since you can spot guys like this instantly. Humility + mastery is part of it.
@gwstubbs70462 жыл бұрын
Who is Bob Ross? LOL
@knockdolian124 жыл бұрын
How the hell can anyone give this man a thumbs down. The bloke is a genius. If he wasn’t such a nice bloke it would be sickening how clever he is.
@mrwolsy36962 жыл бұрын
Its the purists, The V12 and 6 Kwaka's ruffled some of them. God bless you Mr Millyard.
@AuProspecting-Scotland2 жыл бұрын
simple Knockdolian12 theres 146 people that don't understand genius level mechanical engineering
@findvoltage2 жыл бұрын
Jealousy is a curse, my friend.
@ronwhittaker63172 жыл бұрын
proper bloke he is. and not against some dad work, you gotta like the guy.
@Cookie69697 Жыл бұрын
There are morons in all walks of life or they have fat fingers and pressed the wrong one. I dislike Milly the way he uses a hand hacksaw, he makes me look pathetic 😂😂😂
@Spazik864 жыл бұрын
Everybody wants a dad like him :)
@leslieaustin1514 жыл бұрын
His Masters Voice Well, HMV, don’t keep us all in suspense. If you know better than Allen, give us the benefit of your superior knowledge, rather than just trying a put-down. Treatment of magnesium is not an easy process, but it needs some kind of protection. Les
@rogerkay86034 жыл бұрын
Damn, I want to BE him lol
@deepinuranus34334 жыл бұрын
@His Masters Voice honda did.....he shouldn't.
@K4rt80y4 жыл бұрын
He my never be your dad, but ha can be your KZfaq buddy.
@BigEightiesNewWave4 жыл бұрын
Mine was but not with his aircraft background. He got me into fixing/ rebuilding cars and to this day I go to yard to get used parts either cheaper or that are no longer made.
@enhancesoutheast59644 жыл бұрын
Nice to see AM working on prosaic machines.. Like seeing Michelangelo painting his doorframes..
@fat_biker4 жыл бұрын
Mind you, Allen's XL engine has a VFR750 piston, an oversized liner & Kawasaki rings, so I imagine Michelangelo's door frames were a bit special as well...
@enhancesoutheast59644 жыл бұрын
.. true.. Once I got into the video I realized it wasn't so ordinary..
@ianjones41164 жыл бұрын
@@enhancesoutheast5964 Allan Millyard doesn't do ordinary Lol
@Juppausempott4 жыл бұрын
This ist a very different comparison with Michelangelo. Leonardo da Vinci is real better, by constrution of Mechanik Maschines and Systems.
@peterolsen91314 жыл бұрын
well said
@felixcat93184 жыл бұрын
As a former motorcycle mechanic and motorcycle workshop owner, I loved watching this video of a Master Engineer at work on one of Honda's most popular engines. That copper gasket was a work of art!
@43mackmobile Жыл бұрын
I wonder how many times the gasket can be reused?
@connectmortgages562811 ай бұрын
@@43mackmobile If annealed properly each refit, it'll probably outlast the bike.
@notamotorbikemechanic4 жыл бұрын
I could watch you fiddle with engines all day. Well narrated, like the Bernard Cribbin of the mechanical world.
@dennisnorth12504 жыл бұрын
The most used equipment in an engine builders arsenal...A BBQ and Swiss army knife..Who knew ?...Love your work Allen.. Honest, no nonsense, Pure engineering.
@timtrial39712 жыл бұрын
Best engineering videos on the net. The tools used here aren't outrageously expensive. What you achieve is an inspiration
@DCCNAT4 жыл бұрын
I rarely comment on any video, but these are superb. Having seen many of your wonderful bikes over the years, I imagined you worked in a state of the art workshop. It's great to see good use of the BBQ and utility room sink. I'm always getting told off for such things.
@paulcosgrove61604 жыл бұрын
I have been rebuilding and modifying bike engines for many years and although I knew of you, had no idea of your expertise given your, forgive me saying, rudimentary equipment comparable to my own and low profile in 'my world'. As I spent very little time online prior to today's strange times I might never have spent the time watching all your videos. If this enforced lock down has shown me one thing, I have a lot to learn but unfortunately not enough time to get to your level. Respect and I sincerely hope this damn virus does not affect you and your loved ones.......it would be too great a loss. Kindest Regards and Best wishes, Paul.
@hondaxl250k03 жыл бұрын
And don’t take that poison vaccine. It will kill you faster than the “virus “. It’s all about control
@paulcosgrove61603 жыл бұрын
@@hondaxl250k0 So true, lost a good friend with a blood clot from the oxford vaccine and he had zero health issues before. Don't know about control, incompetence and over reaction driven by personal avarice more likely.
@jessiepooch2 жыл бұрын
Delusional gibberish
@paulcosgrove61602 жыл бұрын
@@jessiepooch I do not respond to trolls normally but I will simply state....Paul Cosgrove MSc MM. Look me up.
@grantm65142 жыл бұрын
@@paulcosgrove6160 I will simply state... Google says "No results found for "Paul Cosgrove MSc MM".
@ryanclarke21613 жыл бұрын
This was the first of Allen's vids I ever watched and I was quite impressed he knew how to pull apart and repair one of these little engines. Certainly was in for a shock when I checked his other vids.
@roseysnapper4 жыл бұрын
Your son is a very fortunate fella to have a dad like you, Allen. Another thoroughly enjoyable video. Thanks for sharing.
@stephenbates49876 күн бұрын
Genius at work , so down to earth , and no posh state of the art workshop yet does such technical stuff.
@rogerelwynjones1366 Жыл бұрын
Alan is so methodical and calm when he works. No swearing or throwing spanners.(I am so envious)
@starpuss4 жыл бұрын
We Need more Videos Like this!
@davidelizabeth49334 жыл бұрын
Your content is better than anything found on the BBC. God bless you, Mr. Millyard. 👨👩👧 ❤
@crozwayne4 жыл бұрын
Hi Allen, I machined the ring grooves on a big bore KTM piston on my Harrison lathe, nearly killed myself, guess who left the gudgeon pin in the piston which promptly flew out at speed when I started the spindle and parted my hair! An inch or two lower and I'm certain I would have killed me. I'm a tool maker with 44 years experience with my own shop, just goes to show you can get your guard down every now and then! 😁 good videos, keep em coming.
@hughjaanus66804 жыл бұрын
Did you mean Toolmaker, same as I am?
@donniebaker59844 жыл бұрын
No problem you're fired and black balled from The Machinist trade
@nearsightedfromthefarside65344 жыл бұрын
I left the chuck key in once.... only once
@jimbilton19564 жыл бұрын
@@nearsightedfromthefarside6534 I did that in metalwork class at school in 1971. As you say - only once!
@hughjaanus66804 жыл бұрын
@@nearsightedfromthefarside6534 I was swapping a 4 jaw for a three jaw chuck. Just fitted the 3 jaw and tea break bell sounded, off I went. Came back and switched on the lathe.......chuck shot across the floor. Never locked the chuck in place.
@allanmaureenmacintyre44744 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. This lockdown has its benefits for us fans.
@gomesraphael4 жыл бұрын
Hi Allan não domino seu idioma, mas esse tal de lockdown tá no mundo inteiro
@andrewpalmer85674 жыл бұрын
Dear allaid wow thank you for doing what I was told too be touch much in NZ ?
@patrickarchibald67874 жыл бұрын
Hi Alan. Please keep making these videos, they’re brilliant. You have a very calming voice, and your skill and knowledge is as vast as the outback. Respect from Western Australia.
@Spodokamono4 жыл бұрын
At 2.53 I felt aligned and in harmony with the Great Mr AM as I too have an orange B&Q bucket in my workshop. Made my day Please keep these videos coming.
@bristolfashion44215 күн бұрын
Excellent! My mate had a dad like that…he was great! What a great oil filter! Love that Allan nearly always have his equivalent of the WW2 marine’s “Garand thumb”!
@russellparratt9859 Жыл бұрын
Usually, I would never bother watching these types of videos, but Allen Millyard makes it enjoyable and interesting.
@AllenMillyard Жыл бұрын
Thankyou
@cgoodwin28754 жыл бұрын
I have long been fascinated by the incredible AM projects so this channel is an absolute treat. Many thanks for posting.
@kevinchamberlain79283 жыл бұрын
"Dad, is there any chance you can machine a Suzuki piston to take Kawasaki rings to fit in my Honda, please?" "No problem son! Put the kettle on, and I'll do it while you make a brew!"
@blacksquirrel4008 Жыл бұрын
You are an inspiration. I was in the carport making a clutch cover gasket and realized I’d forgotten the scissors but, in a flash, I thought of you and pulled my Swiss Army Knife out et voilá. Thanks for saving me a delay.
@stevehowe82184 жыл бұрын
I feel like I have just watched a genius at work. Effortless engineering skills. The position was a bit sloppy. So Allen has a rummage through his scrap box pulls out a Z Thos piston, takes the rings off and machines the piston to fit. Like it was nothing. I was just in awe throughout this video. It times gone by guys like Allen invented the telephone, electricity and the bouncing bomb from Dambusters. Just knocked up in his shed. I am now a super fan. Incredible
@scottw5504 жыл бұрын
That was my first bike in 1974, all I did was wash it and change the oil.
@wiscgaloot3 жыл бұрын
I got mine around 1980 with low miles, but same thing, it required no maintenance. I might have adjusted the tappets just for fun, because I like to do that sort of thing.
@Banditmanuk4 жыл бұрын
Great work, that BBQ sees some engineering action.
@wacker22864 жыл бұрын
Now I have another reason to upgrade my BBQ!
@nightster63784 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised its a bought one and he didn't make it, on second thoughts maybe he did, he makes everything else look like it came out of a factory.
@petersaupe74554 жыл бұрын
@Mr Brightside Try getting the smell of chain grease out of the kitchen when the boss is on the way home from shopping.
@chrisjohnson4165 Жыл бұрын
Not only a supreme mechanic, but a great dad as well!
@johnwoody95053 жыл бұрын
Back around 1964 my friend had a BSA Super Road Rocket, we were doing an engine overhaul when a more knowledgeable mate and his friend came along as we were putting the cylinders on. This guy suggested we cover the opening with cloth where the camshaft was to stop bits falling inside, great idea. We completed the reassembly and push started the bike, it soon started to billow out smoke. Then someone said, "did we take out the rag?" We all looked at each other, OH shit!!! We took the thing apart to fine the tattered remains of the rage still in the opening. I can't remember how we cleaned it all out but we did get it going again. We had many disasters in our bike maintenance. It was fun time riding and fixing the bikes with very little knowledge. We really needed someone with experience to guide and help us and a proper place to work.
@neilhowe26654 жыл бұрын
beautiful job,i wish there was more like this on telly ,rather than all the bull____ that we get fed....programmes for car enthusiasts?? i think not...keep doing what your doing - great!!!
@davehuxley66894 жыл бұрын
Great video Allen and thank you, you make it look so easy, look forward to the next.
@ianjones41164 жыл бұрын
Is it now like a Suzuki TSCC, twin swirl combustion chamber, after all , it's got a four valve piston un a two valve head Lol. Absolutely brilliant watching. Love the matter of fact attitude. Oh it was a big bore I had done, changed the vfr piston for a z1 piston, then altered the ring gap. Tommy Cooper !!!! Just like that !!! Allan, you are The Man. Thanks for sharing.
@carlvincent782 жыл бұрын
A friend introduced me to your channel knowing I spend hours watching these type of vids after a 2-10 shift. You sir are an absolute genius and by far the best you tuber out there I’ve got to remind myself to breathe while watching on times you have me mesmerised, Thank you 👍
@jonm72724 жыл бұрын
Thanks Allen, lovely, gentle, reassuring viewing in these troubled times. And nice to see you doing a simple little job that we mere mortals can relate to. Keep em coming.
@alanottley4 жыл бұрын
I love the way you are swapping pistons from other engines - well done!
@StevePlegge4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, he put a piston with 4 valve relief cuts in a 2 valve engine. WTF? I pity that poor combustion chamber... Back in my misspent youth when I raced an XL-175 I replaced the piston with one from a CB-350. Higher compression!
@mightress4 жыл бұрын
Just piston rings. He used the honda piston
@paultanton43074 жыл бұрын
Im sure Allen would have worked out if this was an Interference Engine and if there were any clearance issues beforehand.
@michaelhayward75724 жыл бұрын
@@mightress yeah but its a 4 valve piston in a 2 valve head.
@mightress4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelhayward7572 makes no difference for the rings, they just sit in a groove. Nothing to do with the shape of the piston.
@ashleysmith31062 жыл бұрын
What a fortuitous video - I have recently been given a 1976 Honda XL 175 ( in rather rough condition), and have learned more in 13 minutes than in several hours of internet research! Many thanks!
@ridelifenz11 ай бұрын
I hope your son has listened and watched you wisely and appreciates your knowledge. Nice one dad.
@awsomemustang4 жыл бұрын
Loving the frequent uploads Allen, your work is truly amazing.
@rckeith4 жыл бұрын
Love the videos Alan brings back memories of working on my old CD175 twin, YDS7 Yamaha. 😀
@slartybartfarst97374 жыл бұрын
45 years of rebuilding engines as a hobby always with access to a lathe and mill never did i think of swapping around piston rings or holding in gudgen pins with buttons not clips. Strange how now and again the penny drops when you watch a complete expert at work. Just like for 30 years to me wheel building was a black art until you see it on You Tube now I rebuild wheels. Thank you Mr Millyard engine rebuilding that contains engineering gold dust....subscribed.
@postiemania Жыл бұрын
Allen does it again, but this time he triggers some old and fond memories as I bought a brand new Honda XL175 in 1977 it cost $729 AUD. It was my first motorcycle. The very first motorcycle I rode was a Honda QA50 in 1971. Honda and I go back that far. Also after watching a few of Allen's videos he has awakened a urge to make my own gaskets. The the two best tips I have learnt from these videos are to make my own gaskets and change the original screws to socket head screws. Yes, I had to buy an impact driver to remove the over 50 year old seized screws. The worst screw holding the two case halves together took over an hour of beating to remove. Once again I thank Allen Millyard for his informative videos and reigniting my passion for motorcycles.
@whalesong9994 жыл бұрын
I was involved with Honda machines from about 1962 onward and served as a mechanic and service manager for 15 or so years. One of my favorites was the CB 160 which I owned as my own commuter bikes. I'd be interested in videos you might cover rebuilding the crankshafts of older small Japanese twins as it takes specialized tooling to be made and finding suitable spare bearings and crankpins. May not be much of a demand for it but these older engines were the bedrock of Honda design back in the day and were very sturdy and dependable.
@niborski29974 жыл бұрын
Masterful, meticulous engine build. Would love to hear it when it's back in the bike. Well filmed with an clear and concise v/o.
@tomoyama49652 жыл бұрын
From Japan I have been riding the XL250K3 for 43years. Unfortunately, I gave it up now, but it was a very fun bike even without power. Watching your video reminded me of my bike. Thank you for the wonderful video.
@Tonyrat19644 жыл бұрын
So nice to have no special effects, unnecessary music or odd robotic voice. I also like the use of tools ranging from Swiss army knife and BBQ to lathe. I wish that I had stuff like Z1 pistons lying about and the mechanical competence and skill to fit them onto a 750 piston and then into a bored out XL175! My missus goes mad at a shelf of "To good to bin parts" .
@nonopus31254 жыл бұрын
Thanks Allen, really enjoyed this vid. It was encouraging and vids like this inspire me to set out on my first motorcycle project. Keep vids like this up!
@AllenMillyard4 жыл бұрын
thats brilliant
@zumwild4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, a real eye opener. Can't wait to see the one on head gasket making. Could you also show us some more machining: Cutting piston ring grooves, boring out cylinders, fitting new valve guides and seats? Is it also possible to regrind bearing and cam surfaces, and do nitriding on the BBQ? If anyone knows it would be you!
@beawarenow82874 жыл бұрын
Bought back loads of memories of my dad and me working on bikes together. Good job.
@RobSchofield4 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Cracking little video. More like this, please!
@jonathanhucker46344 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed this video as expected 👍🙌🏴
@richardshilling29584 жыл бұрын
Loved this video. 👍
@vince435614 жыл бұрын
Very instructive. At first time I was affraid that you add five more cylinders to this one...🤣
@Kim_Miller4 жыл бұрын
A bit of a memory moment for me here. I had an XL175 back in the 1970s. I sold it when our son was born to buy baby stuff. That's priorities for you. :) It was only a few months later that somebody gave me their old Suzuki 70 to get around town on.
@Teacher-lj6in4 жыл бұрын
What a pleasure to see you completing your task so thoroughly--thanks for sharing your passion!
@MrLukealbanese4 жыл бұрын
Legend in quiet work. Lovely.
@mrandmrswheels11424 жыл бұрын
Hi Allen. Many Thanks for your time and effort in filming and editing these videos. They’re so enjoyable and informative. Keep ‘em coming. Thanks again. Keep safe
@JR-bj3uf2 жыл бұрын
I always loved Honda's answer to the centrifugal filter. The British put that inside the crank shaft requiring and engine strip to clean out.
@G584 жыл бұрын
Over on the VFR forum, someone posts: ‘One of our pistons is missing...’ ;)
@flannel26994 жыл бұрын
If they are Millard fans it's great news. Think of the weight saving, plus now have an economical Honda V3 with integral cup holder!
@allanbegg08184 жыл бұрын
Why am I not surprised that Mr. Millyard uses the scissors on his swiss army knife to make his own gaskets? Of course that's what he uses, because he is making his own gaskets!
@AllenMillyard4 жыл бұрын
Ive had that swiss knife since 1998 and its cut every paper gasket for every engine ive worked on
@fredparkhouse4 жыл бұрын
if it ain't broke dont fix it.
@chrisprobert64 жыл бұрын
@@AllenMillyard you must have sharpened those scissors a few times then. They look to cut really well
@scheusselmensch57134 жыл бұрын
@@AllenMillyard Same here although I've also found some superb surgery scissors that do a lovely job as well. I've found the most useful Swiss Army knife to be the Explorer. It is one of only 2 or 3 models (one other is the Golfer) that has the Phillips driver out the end instead of it projecting at right angles, much more useful. It has the loupe as well which is excellent for crack detection. Tell you what though, I've not found better than Three Bond (Hondabond, Yamabond) engine sealant, and I've tried every gorilla snot there is or has been. I'll knock apart an untouched 50 year old Japper and the Three Bond inside the engine that squeezed in during initial assembly has never come adrift, swelled, or became brittle. It is in my humble opinion the best case sealant that is made. In fact, I rarely replace gaskets, I simply remove the part, ignore torn gaskets, apply Three Bond, and bung it back together. They never leak, never.
@jamessharp97904 жыл бұрын
I think if Allen Millyard were shipwrecked on Gilligan’s Island he could’ve built himself a workshop and not just a boat to escape , but it probably would be a V16 he built from scratch. He is a proper fabricater
@fatblokexl4 жыл бұрын
I don't know how you do it Allen but I even find myself marvelling at your gasket making skills.
@donniebaker59844 жыл бұрын
Can you draw stick figures with a pencil on paper ..if not forget it.
@stevemarshall51974 жыл бұрын
Excellent Allen thoroughly enjoyed it thanks for taking the time to entertain us 👍
@stevoStevo-tx6cq4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Allen. Keep them coming the videos are great
@paulcrockett61053 жыл бұрын
What makes you think the clutch cover is magnesium
@Pyro-12514 жыл бұрын
Oh the relative simplicity of a single. I miss my SR500 so much!
@supertramp60114 жыл бұрын
Pyro1251 me too!👍
@chriskay1164 жыл бұрын
This is the best thing I've seen on screen for months. Thank you.
@nicnak44754 жыл бұрын
Truly mesmerising watching a true craftsman and so well explained, Thank you I thoroughly enjoyed that Allen.
@glowiever4 жыл бұрын
I wish you were my neighbor. really wanna learn the art of engine rebuilding with you.
@SteveHacker4 жыл бұрын
Amazing, priceless and invaluable!
@stephenmuntzer52544 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, really well presented. Thank you. I'm someone very keen to learn how to better look after my classic bike & watching you work has been has been an inspiration. I'm really looking forward to your 'in the shed' series.
@htothejay4 жыл бұрын
Love that your doing these videos. They are so good and informative and easy to watch, listen and learn. Keep it up.
@nicomeier80984 жыл бұрын
Great instructional vid, more please!!
@pdtech45244 жыл бұрын
Nice job on that engine! 👍😎
@skakpedersen3 жыл бұрын
A Kawasaki 1000cc piston into a 175cc motor. Now there's karma added to that Honda as well. Thanks for sharing your passion for mechanics, mr. Millyard.
@paulrixson58284 жыл бұрын
Great video Allen , always a pleasure to watch you work.
@SorryIwasntListening4 жыл бұрын
30 seconds in and this is my type of video!
@ronnierush93794 жыл бұрын
Great Video: Love these rebuild jobs its nice to see an expert in action would have liked to see it start afterwards :-)
@TheThunderwars4 жыл бұрын
This is so soothing ... I could litteraly listen to you all day long.
@yankeedoodle8804 жыл бұрын
Brilliant to watch as always, keep the videos coming Allen, they're keeping us sane.
@johnegan40564 жыл бұрын
My next tool purchase is a BBQ Great stuff Allen Keep up the good work
@ParaBellum20244 жыл бұрын
I take it you already own a Swiss Army knife then?
@johnegan40564 жыл бұрын
@@ParaBellum2024 Yeah I've never used it to make gaskets though
@RinoaL4 жыл бұрын
Your swiss army knife is a Victorinox Super Tinker if im not mistaken! very nice model.
@alphaomega83733 жыл бұрын
McGuyver model you mean?
@robhx93843 жыл бұрын
Or maybe a Huntsman which also has scissors
@tinkeringinthailand81473 жыл бұрын
Oh dear.....
@b1g1lz3 жыл бұрын
Looks like it's had a couple of cylinders added too.
@AllenMillyard3 жыл бұрын
it has plyers can't seem to see any in the latest cataloge with plyers, I bought mine in 1998
@TheDern4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making these videos Allen, they'd be fantastic at any time but at the moment especially welcome.
@minisla Жыл бұрын
Crazy to have all that knowledge. Makes it look so simple. Vfr piston and z1000 who'd have thought 👍
@siraff44614 жыл бұрын
The XL always bemused me. Some parts are like a competition engine (mag covers, high comp, cam directly in head, big valves and relatively lots of revs) but then others are full on endurance designs - air cooling, nut and bolt tappet adjusters, points over cdi, oil spinner, etc). Its almost like they were making two bikes at once.
@barefootdogwalker14024 жыл бұрын
great video
@RolyEm Жыл бұрын
I am a qualified time served (70's)mechanical engineer and biker since then and Allen is without doubt my most admired engineer and bike builder of all time
@glennoropeza35453 жыл бұрын
You're awesome Allen! I love your engineering and what you do! Keep posting, we Yanks are amazed!
@alamocannon37914 жыл бұрын
31 dislikes !!! Are they NUTS ??
@JETJOOBOY4 жыл бұрын
I would imagine they are purple faced with jealousy.. like me.. .but I totally Thumbed this UP!
@RTXti-ld7dx4 жыл бұрын
Anyone who dislikes his videos are just jealous. This man is an engineering genius and the couple of immature jerks who have given these videos a thumbs down is just mad they themselves are not capable of such critical thinking
@PatrickKelly-lz3pv4 жыл бұрын
they must have a screw loose
@HaroonKunjappu4 жыл бұрын
@@PatrickKelly-lz3pv Yeah, all it needs is a lil tap here and a wiggle there. That should fix it.
@PaulGappyNorris4 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 The only person on the planet to use the Swiss Army Knife scissors. Brilliant!
@eekamoose3 жыл бұрын
No, I use them all the time. They’re nearly as useful as the bottle opener :o)
@CS_2473 жыл бұрын
Nope, i use the hell out of mine. Brilliant little pair of scissors.
@eekamoose3 жыл бұрын
I went to buy a new swiss army knife and the guy in the shop said he had one with five blades and a bottle-opener. I asked him if he had one with five bottle-openers and a blade.
@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker95243 жыл бұрын
Marvellous Allen! Another super thorough job: would expect no less even on the wee 175! Love it!
@hullygully-35994 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the new series Allen. Thanks for taking the time.
@joolsfreeman43594 жыл бұрын
Blimey im surprised you didn't make it in to a v twin! And fuel inject it!
@rlyle58044 жыл бұрын
LOL!
@jimmyjames25494 жыл бұрын
First thing I thought, V-twin superbike for Isle of Man TT races.. oh.. its just a quick rebuild.
@rushzimi38654 жыл бұрын
Hahaha... well held Jools!
@waterboy89994 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I was just waiting on the hacksaw coming out, that's usually my favourite bit.
@wacker22864 жыл бұрын
haha!!
@la_plata35884 жыл бұрын
The copper gasket could be heated in a toaster for uniform heating
@jonyoung64054 жыл бұрын
May I barrow your toaster?
@leehaelters61824 жыл бұрын
Red hot? What is your toast like, carbonized?
@troywee47744 жыл бұрын
thank you for this upload, humble work from a humble man. thanks again.
@alanwaters12992 жыл бұрын
So skilled great to watch you keep old classics running
@philmorrow24464 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't miss this stuff for the world. I'm now subscribed!!! BTW I am available for adoption!!!😂😂😂.
@mikeymike32404 жыл бұрын
Phil Morrow Me too lol
@ianjones41164 жыл бұрын
And Me !!!!
@wainyp4 жыл бұрын
Wish I had shed with all those tools but rent I so expensive in Los Angeles's suburbs
@supertramp60114 жыл бұрын
Phil Morrow me too,and I’m older than Allen!🤣🤣
@gurtsmunta14 жыл бұрын
The most important part of any shed work”TEA”.
@wacker22864 жыл бұрын
No way... coffee is the future!!
@hxhdfjifzirstc8944 жыл бұрын
@@wacker2286 Yep, we dumped our tea in the harbor, where it belongs. I'm going for another coffee, as we speak. LOL!
@jamesdspaderf28834 жыл бұрын
First time visitor - genius craftsman at work, a pleasure to watch and pass the lockdown hours
@briandoyle61882 жыл бұрын
I've just come across this blokes vlog who I recognize from shed+buried vlogs like this are just worth their weight in gold for blokes like me,when he got out the little brush for the gasket goo I was like amazing just GRT...loved watching brilliant a,b,c narration another comment said like Bernard cribbins, voice of my childhood 👍...
@manoo4224 жыл бұрын
A 4 valve piston in a 2 valve head....you werent worried about clearance of compression ratio then!?
@glennmerriman83824 жыл бұрын
That's what I thought too. But if it's cheap & works then why not. I'm sure he would have at least checked that the piston cleared the valves. Perhaps due to the rather large increase in bore size the compression would still be ok, even with a flat top piston, and not requiring high octane fuel. Perhaps just a cheap paddock basher that they did not want to waste too much money on.
@memybikeni99314 жыл бұрын
@@glennmerriman8382 he only swapped the rings not the pistons.
@madeljacky3 жыл бұрын
@@memybikeni9931 he swapped the original piston for a bigger VFR 750 piston some time previously, he is now widening the oil ring groove in the VFR 750 piston with a parting tool to accept the different wider oil control ring