Honda XL175 engine repair

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

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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  • @davidfearon7646
    @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

  • @nickb9563
    @nickb95634 жыл бұрын

    "So I bored it out and used a vfr750 piston" Ah yes, the logical step Absolute madman

  • @mebeasensei

    @mebeasensei

    2 жыл бұрын

    And then must make new races for the piston rings….done! As you do.

  • @ScarbadosSlim
    @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.

  • @randersson3672

    @randersson3672

    4 жыл бұрын

    He makes one feel like a total dumbass...on top of that 😐😁

  • @ScarbadosSlim

    @ScarbadosSlim

    4 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.

  • @davidelliott5843

    @davidelliott5843

    3 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.

  • @highsnburgers4862

    @highsnburgers4862

    3 жыл бұрын

    We must have old souls, since you can spot guys like this instantly. Humility + mastery is part of it.

  • @gwstubbs7046

    @gwstubbs7046

    2 жыл бұрын

    Who is Bob Ross? LOL

  • @knockdolian12
    @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.

  • @mrwolsy3696

    @mrwolsy3696

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its the purists, The V12 and 6 Kwaka's ruffled some of them. God bless you Mr Millyard.

  • @AuProspecting-Scotland

    @AuProspecting-Scotland

    2 жыл бұрын

    simple Knockdolian12 theres 146 people that don't understand genius level mechanical engineering

  • @findvoltage

    @findvoltage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jealousy is a curse, my friend.

  • @ronwhittaker6317

    @ronwhittaker6317

    2 жыл бұрын

    proper bloke he is. and not against some dad work, you gotta like the guy.

  • @Cookie69697

    @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 😂😂😂

  • @felixcat9318
    @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

    @43mackmobile

    Жыл бұрын

    I wonder how many times the gasket can be reused?

  • @connectmortgages5628

    @connectmortgages5628

    9 ай бұрын

    @@43mackmobile If annealed properly each refit, it'll probably outlast the bike.

  • @dennisnorth1250
    @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.

  • @timtrial3971
    @timtrial39712 жыл бұрын

    Best engineering videos on the net. The tools used here aren't outrageously expensive. What you achieve is an inspiration

  • @notamotorbikemechanic
    @notamotorbikemechanic4 жыл бұрын

    I could watch you fiddle with engines all day. Well narrated, like the Bernard Cribbin of the mechanical world.

  • @Spazik86
    @Spazik864 жыл бұрын

    Everybody wants a dad like him :)

  • @leslieaustin151

    @leslieaustin151

    4 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

  • @rogerkay8603

    @rogerkay8603

    4 жыл бұрын

    Damn, I want to BE him lol

  • @deepinuranus3433

    @deepinuranus3433

    4 жыл бұрын

    @His Masters Voice honda did.....he shouldn't.

  • @K4rt80y

    @K4rt80y

    4 жыл бұрын

    He my never be your dad, but ha can be your KZread buddy.

  • @BigEightiesNewWave

    @BigEightiesNewWave

    4 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.

  • @DCCNAT
    @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.

  • @rogerelwynjones1366
    @rogerelwynjones1366 Жыл бұрын

    Alan is so methodical and calm when he works. No swearing or throwing spanners.(I am so envious)

  • @kevinchamberlain7928
    @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!"

  • @enhancesoutheast5964
    @enhancesoutheast59644 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see AM working on prosaic machines.. Like seeing Michelangelo painting his doorframes..

  • @fat_biker

    @fat_biker

    4 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...

  • @enhancesoutheast5964

    @enhancesoutheast5964

    4 жыл бұрын

    .. true.. Once I got into the video I realized it wasn't so ordinary..

  • @ianjones4116

    @ianjones4116

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@enhancesoutheast5964 Allan Millyard doesn't do ordinary Lol

  • @Juppausempott

    @Juppausempott

    4 жыл бұрын

    This ist a very different comparison with Michelangelo. Leonardo da Vinci is real better, by constrution of Mechanik Maschines and Systems.

  • @peterolsen9131

    @peterolsen9131

    4 жыл бұрын

    well said

  • @ryanclarke2161
    @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.

  • @roseysnapper
    @roseysnapper4 жыл бұрын

    Your son is a very fortunate fella to have a dad like you, Allen. Another thoroughly enjoyable video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @russellparratt9859
    @russellparratt9859 Жыл бұрын

    Usually, I would never bother watching these types of videos, but Allen Millyard makes it enjoyable and interesting.

  • @AllenMillyard

    @AllenMillyard

    Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou

  • @paulcosgrove6160
    @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.

  • @hondaxl250k0

    @hondaxl250k0

    3 жыл бұрын

    And don’t take that poison vaccine. It will kill you faster than the “virus “. It’s all about control

  • @paulcosgrove6160

    @paulcosgrove6160

    3 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.

  • @jessiepooch

    @jessiepooch

    2 жыл бұрын

    Delusional gibberish

  • @paulcosgrove6160

    @paulcosgrove6160

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jessiepooch I do not respond to trolls normally but I will simply state....Paul Cosgrove MSc MM. Look me up.

  • @grantm6514

    @grantm6514

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@paulcosgrove6160 I will simply state... Google says "No results found for "Paul Cosgrove MSc MM".

  • @davidelizabeth4933
    @davidelizabeth49334 жыл бұрын

    Your content is better than anything found on the BBC. God bless you, Mr. Millyard. 👨‍👩‍👧 ❤

  • @johnwoody9505
    @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.

  • @patrickarchibald6787
    @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.

  • @Spodokamono
    @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.

  • @allanmaureenmacintyre4474
    @allanmaureenmacintyre44744 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant. This lockdown has its benefits for us fans.

  • @gomesraphael

    @gomesraphael

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Allan não domino seu idioma, mas esse tal de lockdown tá no mundo inteiro

  • @andrewpalmer8567

    @andrewpalmer8567

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dear allaid wow thank you for doing what I was told too be touch much in NZ ?

  • @Kim_Miller
    @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.

  • @Tonyrat1964
    @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" .

  • @starpuss
    @starpuss4 жыл бұрын

    We Need more Videos Like this!

  • @Banditmanuk
    @Banditmanuk4 жыл бұрын

    Great work, that BBQ sees some engineering action.

  • @wacker2286

    @wacker2286

    4 жыл бұрын

    Now I have another reason to upgrade my BBQ!

  • @nightster6378

    @nightster6378

    4 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.

  • @petersaupe7455

    @petersaupe7455

    4 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.

  • @stevehowe8218
    @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

  • @blacksquirrel4008
    @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.

  • @cgoodwin2875
    @cgoodwin28754 жыл бұрын

    I have long been fascinated by the incredible AM projects so this channel is an absolute treat. Many thanks for posting.

  • @whalesong999
    @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.

  • @ridelifenz
    @ridelifenz10 ай бұрын

    I hope your son has listened and watched you wisely and appreciates your knowledge. Nice one dad.

  • @carlvincent78
    @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 👍

  • @crozwayne
    @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.

  • @hughjaanus6680

    @hughjaanus6680

    4 жыл бұрын

    Did you mean Toolmaker, same as I am?

  • @donniebaker5984

    @donniebaker5984

    4 жыл бұрын

    No problem you're fired and black balled from The Machinist trade

  • @nearsightedfromthefarside6534

    @nearsightedfromthefarside6534

    4 жыл бұрын

    I left the chuck key in once.... only once

  • @jimbilton1956

    @jimbilton1956

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@nearsightedfromthefarside6534 I did that in metalwork class at school in 1971. As you say - only once!

  • @hughjaanus6680

    @hughjaanus6680

    4 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.

  • @scottw550
    @scottw5504 жыл бұрын

    That was my first bike in 1974, all I did was wash it and change the oil.

  • @wiscgaloot

    @wiscgaloot

    3 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.

  • @ianjones4116
    @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.

  • @postiemania
    @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.

  • @alanottley
    @alanottley4 жыл бұрын

    I love the way you are swapping pistons from other engines - well done!

  • @StevePlegge

    @StevePlegge

    4 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!

  • @mightress

    @mightress

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just piston rings. He used the honda piston

  • @paultanton4307

    @paultanton4307

    4 жыл бұрын

    Im sure Allen would have worked out if this was an Interference Engine and if there were any clearance issues beforehand.

  • @michaelhayward7572

    @michaelhayward7572

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@mightress yeah but its a 4 valve piston in a 2 valve head.

  • @mightress

    @mightress

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@michaelhayward7572 makes no difference for the rings, they just sit in a groove. Nothing to do with the shape of the piston.

  • @jonm7272
    @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.

  • @ashleysmith3106
    @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!

  • @slartybartfarst9737
    @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.

  • @neilhowe2665
    @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!!!

  • @glowiever
    @glowiever4 жыл бұрын

    I wish you were my neighbor. really wanna learn the art of engine rebuilding with you.

  • @chrisjohnson4165
    @chrisjohnson4165 Жыл бұрын

    Not only a supreme mechanic, but a great dad as well!

  • @JR-bj3uf
    @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.

  • @awsomemustang
    @awsomemustang4 жыл бұрын

    Loving the frequent uploads Allen, your work is truly amazing.

  • @vince43561
    @vince435614 жыл бұрын

    Very instructive. At first time I was affraid that you add five more cylinders to this one...🤣

  • @skakpedersen
    @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.

  • @RolyEm
    @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

  • @zumwild
    @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!

  • @Pyro-1251
    @Pyro-12514 жыл бұрын

    Oh the relative simplicity of a single. I miss my SR500 so much!

  • @supertramp6011

    @supertramp6011

    3 жыл бұрын

    Pyro1251 me too!👍

  • @philnotley5138
    @philnotley5138 Жыл бұрын

    Such a classic simple engine design but Alan takes servicing and tinkering to a complete new level of genius we could all just adapt a different piston we had lying around - not! 😮

  • @tomoyama4965
    @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.

  • @jonathanhucker4634
    @jonathanhucker46344 жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoyed this video as expected 👍🙌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @richardshilling2958

    @richardshilling2958

    4 жыл бұрын

    Loved this video. 👍

  • @michaelsimon7414
    @michaelsimon74144 жыл бұрын

    Rather than cutting the gasket with a sizer, you can use the peen side of a ball peen hammer and tap around the edges, the gasket will be cut to exact fit. The same goes with the holes. Place the peen side of a small ball peen hammer over the holes and tap the flat side of the hammer with another hammer. Just a tip. Great video.

  • @sriradityowahyudhono1675
    @sriradityowahyudhono16753 жыл бұрын

    Why are you so genius..work with common equipment..but the result is excellent....i think Japanese Will give you a citizen

  • @niborski2997
    @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.

  • @siraff4461
    @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.

  • @43mackmobile
    @43mackmobile Жыл бұрын

    High lighting of the working parts is spot on

  • @randommosaic7080
    @randommosaic7080 Жыл бұрын

    This man is so experienced that his arms have became a goddam torque wrench.... Love you man from India 🇮🇳

  • @rckeith
    @rckeith4 жыл бұрын

    Love the videos Alan brings back memories of working on my old CD175 twin, YDS7 Yamaha. 😀

  • @pdtech4524
    @pdtech45244 жыл бұрын

    Nice job on that engine! 👍😎

  • @fatblokexl
    @fatblokexl4 жыл бұрын

    I don't know how you do it Allen but I even find myself marvelling at your gasket making skills.

  • @donniebaker5984

    @donniebaker5984

    4 жыл бұрын

    Can you draw stick figures with a pencil on paper ..if not forget it.

  • @minisla
    @minisla Жыл бұрын

    Crazy to have all that knowledge. Makes it look so simple. Vfr piston and z1000 who'd have thought 👍

  • @G58
    @G584 жыл бұрын

    Over on the VFR forum, someone posts: ‘One of our pistons is missing...’ ;)

  • @flannel2699

    @flannel2699

    4 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!

  • @davehuxley6689
    @davehuxley66894 жыл бұрын

    Great video Allen and thank you, you make it look so easy, look forward to the next.

  • @briandoyle6188
    @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 👍...

  • @bendenisereedy7865
    @bendenisereedy7865 Жыл бұрын

    An absolute pleasure to watch and no ridiculous rubber gloves!

  • @MrLukealbanese
    @MrLukealbanese4 жыл бұрын

    Legend in quiet work. Lovely.

  • @allanbegg0818
    @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!

  • @AllenMillyard

    @AllenMillyard

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ive had that swiss knife since 1998 and its cut every paper gasket for every engine ive worked on

  • @fredparkhouse

    @fredparkhouse

    4 жыл бұрын

    if it ain't broke dont fix it.

  • @chrisprobert6

    @chrisprobert6

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@AllenMillyard you must have sharpened those scissors a few times then. They look to cut really well

  • @scheusselmensch5713

    @scheusselmensch5713

    4 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.

  • @jamessharp9790

    @jamessharp9790

    4 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

  • @donwan2968
    @donwan29684 жыл бұрын

    If this channel has taught me anything, its that the barbecue is the most indispensable tool.

  • @michaeltaylor8835
    @michaeltaylor88353 жыл бұрын

    Every one wants a dad like Allan

  • @SteveHacker
    @SteveHacker4 жыл бұрын

    Amazing, priceless and invaluable!

  • @johnegan4056
    @johnegan40564 жыл бұрын

    My next tool purchase is a BBQ Great stuff Allen Keep up the good work

  • @ParaBellum2024

    @ParaBellum2024

    4 жыл бұрын

    I take it you already own a Swiss Army knife then?

  • @johnegan4056

    @johnegan4056

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ParaBellum2024 Yeah I've never used it to make gaskets though

  • @reloading_and_gun_channel
    @reloading_and_gun_channel3 жыл бұрын

    I like it when you start by saying the first I have to do ... and then you do it !! Imagine a video where you'd say, the first thing I have to do, and then you open your BBQ !!!! You are a Genius Allen Millyard !!! And your BBQ is quite a tool !!!!!!!!!!!

  • @1Dynodan
    @1Dynodan2 жыл бұрын

    I wish you was my dad! Growing up with all those projects? I would love to see a full restoration of a seagull forty plus video 📹 so I can follow the steps and restore mine. Keep up the amazing chilled out videos

  • @nicomeier8098
    @nicomeier80984 жыл бұрын

    Great instructional vid, more please!!

  • @nonopus3125
    @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!

  • @AllenMillyard

    @AllenMillyard

    4 жыл бұрын

    thats brilliant

  • @YKB6.9
    @YKB6.93 жыл бұрын

    Hi Allen. I have been watching for some time now. And I love your shows. The skills you have are a joy to watch. My uncle was 11 years older than me I was born 73.and whe I wa 6 and older. I was in awe of my uncles bike collections over the years. I took it for granted what environment I was in. But I loved it. I know now that I had a great childhood around yamaha and Honda bikes. And your shows remind me so much of those days. F'kin class in a glass. Thanks for sharing.

  • @garyfallows7009
    @garyfallows7009 Жыл бұрын

    I’d love to know Alan, This man is a genius a Kawasaki God. Got my up most respect,keep up the good work mate👍

  • @stevoStevo-tx6cq
    @stevoStevo-tx6cq4 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant Allen. Keep them coming the videos are great

  • @paulcrockett6105

    @paulcrockett6105

    3 жыл бұрын

    What makes you think the clutch cover is magnesium

  • @SorryIwasntListening
    @SorryIwasntListening4 жыл бұрын

    30 seconds in and this is my type of video!

  • @AuProspecting-Scotland
    @AuProspecting-Scotland2 жыл бұрын

    There's nothing better than sitting having a cup of tea watching Allens genius at work.

  • @rogerfroud300
    @rogerfroud3003 жыл бұрын

    My Dad showed me a really neat way to make the gaskets using a small Ball Pein hammer. You can gently tap away on the edges, including all the bolt holes. It works a treat. Try it, you'll be amazed at how easy and quick it is.

  • @ronnierush9379
    @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 :-)

  • @PaulGappyNorris
    @PaulGappyNorris4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂 The only person on the planet to use the Swiss Army Knife scissors. Brilliant!

  • @eekamoose

    @eekamoose

    3 жыл бұрын

    No, I use them all the time. They’re nearly as useful as the bottle opener :o)

  • @CS_247

    @CS_247

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nope, i use the hell out of mine. Brilliant little pair of scissors.

  • @eekamoose

    @eekamoose

    3 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.

  • @RobSchofield
    @RobSchofield4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent! Cracking little video. More like this, please!

  • @jamesdspaderf2883
    @jamesdspaderf28834 жыл бұрын

    First time visitor - genius craftsman at work, a pleasure to watch and pass the lockdown hours

  • @barefootdogwalker1402
    @barefootdogwalker14024 жыл бұрын

    great video

  • @RinoaL
    @RinoaL3 жыл бұрын

    Your swiss army knife is a Victorinox Super Tinker if im not mistaken! very nice model.

  • @alphaomega8373

    @alphaomega8373

    3 жыл бұрын

    McGuyver model you mean?

  • @robhx9384

    @robhx9384

    3 жыл бұрын

    Or maybe a Huntsman which also has scissors

  • @tinkeringinthailand8147

    @tinkeringinthailand8147

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh dear.....

  • @b1g1lz

    @b1g1lz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Looks like it's had a couple of cylinders added too.

  • @AllenMillyard

    @AllenMillyard

    3 жыл бұрын

    it has plyers can't seem to see any in the latest cataloge with plyers, I bought mine in 1998

  • @telcobilly
    @telcobilly Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic videos! I learned motorcy mechanics on similar engines as these. I'm nowhere near the level of skill of this gentleman. The first engine I took apart and never got going again was a non running BSA Bantam 2s in the 70s when I was in highschool. My second bike ran (barely). It was a Honda SS50 Fury, same engine as the one he restored in another video. The bike had no kickstart, so it always had to be pushstarted and no off switch, so it had to be stalled to kill the engine. The compression was so weak that you could spin the rear wheel in 1st gear by hand.. I learned how to swap a piston and work around the cam chain and set cam and points timing on that bike. Good memories here. That 175cc engine is the predecessor of my current Honda XR150L..

  • @albertchavez2693
    @albertchavez2693 Жыл бұрын

    OMG brother you are such a gentle soul and a awesome mechanic / engineer kinda a Hero to many in America TY for all you work and sharing

  • @joolsfreeman4359
    @joolsfreeman43594 жыл бұрын

    Blimey im surprised you didn't make it in to a v twin! And fuel inject it!

  • @rlyle5804

    @rlyle5804

    4 жыл бұрын

    LOL!

  • @jimmyjames2549

    @jimmyjames2549

    4 жыл бұрын

    First thing I thought, V-twin superbike for Isle of Man TT races.. oh.. its just a quick rebuild.

  • @rushzimi3865

    @rushzimi3865

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha... well held Jools!

  • @waterboy8999

    @waterboy8999

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I was just waiting on the hacksaw coming out, that's usually my favourite bit.

  • @wacker2286

    @wacker2286

    4 жыл бұрын

    haha!!

  • @alamocannon3791
    @alamocannon37914 жыл бұрын

    31 dislikes !!! Are they NUTS ??

  • @JETJOOBOY

    @JETJOOBOY

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would imagine they are purple faced with jealousy.. like me.. .but I totally Thumbed this UP!

  • @RTXti-ld7dx

    @RTXti-ld7dx

    4 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-lz3pv

    @PatrickKelly-lz3pv

    4 жыл бұрын

    they must have a screw loose

  • @HaroonKunjappu

    @HaroonKunjappu

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@PatrickKelly-lz3pv Yeah, all it needs is a lil tap here and a wiggle there. That should fix it.

  • @RabSpaniel
    @RabSpaniel Жыл бұрын

    You are a bloody genius and too reminiscent of my best friend who I lost in 97

  • @glennmerriman8382
    @glennmerriman83824 жыл бұрын

    I never would have thought a four valve piston would have worked in a two valve engine. Either compression too low due to lack of dome top, or valves hitting piston due to valve cut outs in wrong place. But there you have it.

  • @la_plata3588
    @la_plata35884 жыл бұрын

    The copper gasket could be heated in a toaster for uniform heating

  • @jonyoung6405

    @jonyoung6405

    4 жыл бұрын

    May I barrow your toaster?

  • @leehaelters6182

    @leehaelters6182

    4 жыл бұрын

    Red hot? What is your toast like, carbonized?

  • @philmorrow2446
    @philmorrow24464 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't miss this stuff for the world. I'm now subscribed!!! BTW I am available for adoption!!!😂😂😂.

  • @mikeymike3240

    @mikeymike3240

    4 жыл бұрын

    Phil Morrow Me too lol

  • @ianjones4116

    @ianjones4116

    4 жыл бұрын

    And Me !!!!

  • @wainyp

    @wainyp

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wish I had shed with all those tools but rent I so expensive in Los Angeles's suburbs

  • @supertramp6011

    @supertramp6011

    3 жыл бұрын

    Phil Morrow me too,and I’m older than Allen!🤣🤣

  • @YerraChube
    @YerraChube4 жыл бұрын

    Good Shed & Buried plug; also shows why u need garden, bbq, utility room.

  • @rayw9067
    @rayw90672 жыл бұрын

    Just brilliant! You could have just got a set of rings but where would the fun in that be! I could watch this all day

  • @gurtsmunta1
    @gurtsmunta14 жыл бұрын

    The most important part of any shed work”TEA”.

  • @wacker2286

    @wacker2286

    4 жыл бұрын

    No way... coffee is the future!!

  • @hxhdfjifzirstc894

    @hxhdfjifzirstc894

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@wacker2286 Yep, we dumped our tea in the harbor, where it belongs. I'm going for another coffee, as we speak. LOL!

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