Norton Nemesis v8 Rebuild - Episode 7

In this video im taking a look at the cylinder heads and coolant system

Note: All parts will be thoroughly cleaned before final assembly so any debris seen under macro cinimatography in this video will be cleaned off later.

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.

[davidtaylor]

Why on earth didn’t they ask young Millyard to design the bloody thing in the first place

[mark]

I'm always upset when the video comes to an end, I could watch Millyard magic for hours. 👌

[Denton]

I think the only time I've heard him even slightly criticise the design is in this video. Man's an absolute genius and a pleasure to watch.

[p--n]

Silk purse out of a sows ear comes to mind. Allen's attention to detail is second to none. Even his machined blanking plugs are stamped with his own unique part number.

[willythewave]

Having watched this series thus far I have noticed that this engine and motorcycle over all was very hastily built with very shoddy poor workmanship. Granted it was a concept bike. I am glad it is finally in the hands of probably the only person in the world capable with the desire and opportunity to correct the mistakes and flaws.
You are amazing Allen. :)

[Free_Ranger_CT]

I like how Allen doesn't feel the need to denigrate the designer/builders of this bike. It speaks volumes for his character.

[NZbird]

Allen is not only a fine engineer, he's a gentleman in the best sense of the word and ego-free - an extremely rare combination in today's world. Best wishes from NZ, Allen. 👍

[jumpfortyfour]

allen your the only person on this earth, who could make a running and rideable bike out of a heap of crap .

[MrGny]

When he`s finished this bike should be renamed the Millyard Norton Nemesis. He has not just refurbed it, he has completely rebuilt it, getting rid of tatty old Norton stuff and replacing it with new, better items and ideas. Genius and and totally absorbing to watch.

[craigbrown]

What a privilege to see the workings of such an iconic prototype test mule. Thanks to the museum and Allen for going to the trouble to share this.

[ekim]

This bike seems a weird combination of genius design inspiration and blacksmith grade execution.

[johncunningham]

Imagine having this Calm voiced, Unflappable, Gentle Soul as your Engineering Professor .
You would remember EVERYTHING .

[twentyrothmans]

If I tried this, I'd knock over the box and send the valve components flying., some never to be seen again.
This is a pleasure to watch.

[malcolmlane-ley]

Only such a consummate professional would say something like "we won't be needing these parts" when referring to the terrible, Frankenstein designed, cooling system outlets from the cylinder heads which will be replaced with something much better. Hurry up with episode 8 please Mr Millyard as it's very engaging.

[amazeddude]

Millyard is obviously one of the best example of the finest traditional master of the engineering/mechanical domains I have had the pleasure to see at work. Your contribution to resurrecting the Nemesis will not soon be forgotten; added to that remarkable collection of machines you have already created. My jealousy has no bounds!

[afkololol]

I can't wait to see the thing running again, better than ever. It's great the museum has given Allen the opportunity to actually improve the thing as well as make it useable again, vs just preserving it's flaws.

[tonymarkey]

A little piece of calm excellence in an ever maddening world. Thanks Allen this is therapeutic 🙂🙂🙂

[andrewstoffel]

Absolutely loving this build, that water manifold looks like I welded it!

[milestaylor]

Allen's films are a joy to watch in themselves but they are also a terrific resource on how to design, build, and care for engines.

[raymarsh]

Nice one Allen, a timely posting of the afternoon entertainment. Nothing like a bit of millyard to brighten the weekend, 👍. Keep the good work going sir.