Norton Nemesis V8 rebuild - Episode 11

In this video I will be fitting the pistons, connecting rods and mating the V8 block to the gearbox and clutch.

Note: All parts will be thoroughly cleaned before final assembly, so any debris , swarf dust of dirt seen under macro cinimatography in this video will be cleaned off before the final assembly..

The Norton Nemeses is a pre production prototype that was made in the late 90's with claims of a 200+mph top speed from its 1500cc fuel injected V8 engine.
As far as I'm aware, this is the only bike that has survived but if any of you know of other bikes please leave a comment. This bike is owned by the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham UK has been on display as a non running exhibit for many years.

I have already worked on the bike last year getting the engine to run after a few rudimentary checks, new oil and batteries for series 12 of Henry Cole's "The Motorbike Show" where Henry rode it for a few miles up to around 50 mph, but it wasn't running very well and was leaking a lot of oil and coolant.

Episodes of "The Motorbike show" can be seen on itvx player on line and some shorter edits are available on Henrys YouTube channel.

Over the coming months I will be stripping the bike to sort out a few issues with the V8 engine and hopefully make it run and ride how it was intended 25 years ago.

[jimp]

Forget the Euros; seeing this Norton finally run will be a win for the motorcycling community worldwide. Well done Mr Millyard – this is just perfect!

[colindowd]

I like the way Allen works, no fuss, no rush, a beautiful way of working.

[gedofgont]

I love how Allen treats his wife's cooking with the same reverence as his beloved motorcycles.
Apart from anything else, these videos are little lessons in how to live well.

[cryptic_badger]

Allen's build of the V8 will be done the way it should have been done in the first wait to see it running again!!

[martinshepherd]

Three things to love on these videos - I am sure Allen could make a fortune from sponsorship or endorsement - but no - just sharing his knowledge, 2: the tools all have that look of years of careful use, 3 Traceys cooking - her slippers appear in the video - no glammed up influencers here! Just love it.

[matthewrooke]

Gently ticking clock ✔️, V8 engine being rebuilt ✔️, Allen Millyard ✔️. = best time of the week.

[richardmoorhouse]

I’ve waited all day for this….. got home, had my dinner, made my lunch for tomorrow and then made myself a coffee and sat down to watch.
I was not disappointed! Unfortunately the best 20 minutes of the week are over all too soon.
Roll on the next episode….. I can’t wait!!!!

[Hopalong..]

You balance your life so well, between work, wildlife, and baked goods. Harmonious.

[kingyamaha]

This man is a national treasure in the motorcycle space. Rebuilding the v8 the proper way, can’t wait to see what Allen will do about that horrid rear header.

[stephenrice]

Another marvellous demonstration of cake baking . The Nemesis is coming along nicely too .

[richardross-bx]

Watching Allen at work is a therapy! It's also an education. Thanks for taking the trouble to share your skills in such a delightful way. What a partnership!

[Nickcirrus]

Sitting in bed full of flu watching Allen's attention to detail and the soothing tick of the clock. Excellent as always

[paulthompson]

The exhaust manifold that could be a whole series on it's own 🦔🦔🧁🧁

[wattyler]

There's something soothing & hypnotic listening to Allen describing what he's doing & watching him.

[mikenco]

The ticking clock and Alan's dulcet tones, the stress of the day just washes away and time slows down... *and breathe*..

[mattsta]

I love the sound of the clock in the background

[sweetcorn]

The ticking clock in the background is so relaxing.

[boag]

The legend returns. He makes it look easy. Masters always do.

[benscheeres]

Love the clock ticking, these pieces of art take time, and now with the constant ticking I appreciate what is being done, for me, for free

[doccops]

The cakes, the birds, the hedgehogs, make no sense with the engine stuff, but I love these little extras :) Oh, and the clock, and Charlie, so creative.