Kawasaki Z1 Super Six Barrels - How its Made

In this video I explain how i make a set of barrels for my Z1 Super Six engine,

[xenon__]

I don’t know why but I’ve only just discovered Allen’s channel, after binge watching a lot of videos all I can say is this guy is an engineering genius

[thebanditsix]

Allen's hacksaw is the same as Triggers sweeping brush, had it fourty year's but had 100 new blade's and twenty new handles, what a legend 👍

[scottyb]

My god man, what have you done. Your'e going to have every bored biker out there with a BBQ and a hacksaw trying to bolt on an extra couple of cylinders to their motorcycle. But seriously, it's a pleasure to watch you work mate. A true craftsman and an artist in metal.

[ybliga]

I reverse-engineered my Z1 after watching this video - it was extremely simple and the skills required are every bit as easy to acquire as this video implied. Armed with nothing more than my Eclipse hacksaw, It took no more than two hours to convert my 4-cylinder Z1 engine into a barbecue!!Joking aside . . . seriously impressive Allen but I would love to see how you convert the crankcases, cam gear etc

[PedroNZ]

I never imagined for a minute you were using a bbq, hacksaw, files, rulers, a tig. Absolutely brilliant. Thanks so so much for the video. Its one of the best out there. So interesting.

[patrickrose]

Seriously pal, it's folk like you that made this world a better place. Proper craft .

[MOTOFLIXGARAGE]

I am still wondering how on earth someone could dislike the video!!!??? Allen is no doubt the best motorcycle engine builder ever.

[dhananjayringe]

The engine and craftsmanship is brilliant, but it shadows the making of these great videos. Editing and shooting all done so well. With a crisp voiceover. Thank you for making these.

[brman]

I am a retired pipefitter and used to cut four inch steel pipe with a hacksaw by eye reasonably straight. I have also tinkered with old bikes and have a lot of the tools, though not all, that Allen does. Like everyone else here I am completely in awe of his achievements, using language as well as tools economically. To quote Clint Eastwood - '' a man has to know his limitations ''. I know mine, but he doesn't seem to have any.

[alandean]

This man is just a genius, I am blown away with his engineering skills and not a drawing in sight, OMG

[carbonarc]

Best thing about this virus is being able to sit and watch these videos. This is fascinating, I have learnt in my 55 years that if watching a craftsman working and it looks easy it bloody well ain't ;)

[josephloudon]

A masterclass in shed engineering. What a talented engineer Allen is.

[nutball]

I've been working on bikes for most of my life, and reckon I have a pretty good feel for mechanics and tools. You have no idea how much skill is involved in this. Even simple things like using a file to remove excess weld WITHOUT screwing up the gasket surface takes a master's hand. Allen, you have been a hero of mine for years - and these are the best bike videos on Youtube bar none. Thank you for taking the time to do them.

[georgecanakis]

This was just unbelievable footage of genius. If you were to tell me about it i wouldn't believe it. All the power to you sir. Cheers

[williamsterben]

No special equipment, just normal machine and hand tools, but a massive dose of genius!

[anythingoldmechanical]

Even with all the machinery, you make a very technical job look so easy.

You are definately one of England's treasures.

[agrameroldoctane_]

The amount of things that can go wrong, but it does not, is unbelieveable. The craftmanship out of this world.

[PillSharks]

Never underestimate an Englishman with a small shed, hacksaw and a bbq.. amazing work!

[hni]

You know, sometimes you feel, this goes much further beyond anything you've seen before. You feel ... effing elated... elated is the right word. You just marvel. I don't think I've seen anything like this, and believe me, I've been in the Scania workshops for decades.

[royster]

If you didn't have the video you wouldn't believe it, then after watching you still can't. Absolutely brilliant to watch Allen.