Norton Nemesis V8 rebuild - Episode 8

In this video im taking a close look at the crankshaft, bearings, conrods and an update on other components that require attention

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 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.

[rorto]

I would be a travesty and an insult to all your work to refit that monstrosity of a manifold back onto the bike.

[stevefriswell]

Whoever decided to add the ticking clock to the soundtrack is a genius.

[PRD]

Make a new manifold, the existing one is atrocious

[broucso]

Thank You Tracey for keeping Allen fed so he can make videos to keep us numpties chuffed to bits with his engineering prowess.
Allen... New exhaust. Please!

[garyedwards]

The blind man who made that manifold won’t mind you replacing it at all…..👍

[malvinmalvin]

I have a confession to make. I'm watching this in my garage, overlooking three project bikes, presently not nearing completion. Sir, I salute you and your ability to see things through.

[COMABAND]

make a new manifold, the original one has no place on that bike, shocking quality!

[djbrettell]

Allen is an artist. I just wish he had an apprentice who could learn from him. This bike is going to purr, I hope someone gets to ride it regularly and it doesn't just end up sitting in the museum.

[mantrajack]

The ticking clock sound and lack of background music is purely mesmerizing... ❣

[raz]

When seeing some really bad work on a showroom bike knowing that some workers there would not have allowed that to go out is frustrating yetYou still manage to not say how bad it had been put together. What a gentleman you are.

[paulnelsonisnotabot]

We all know you will make a new one, I suspect it will be perfect 👌

[ametti]

No wonder they wrapped that manifold of shame. Alen's workmanship is outstanding.

[cuddlestsheep]

Tracey: How are the cupcakes Allen?
Allen: Just perfect

[Supernaut]

It's a wonder that the engine ever ran at all! With all this reconstruction and a new exhaust manifold, I can't wait to hear it running! James Lansdowne Norton will be smiling and bring you a sunny day for the first ride of the Nemesis.

[edgar]

Obviously, you will build a new manifold. Just make sure when the bike goes back to the museum there will be an extra plate: "Improved by Allen Millyard."

[davidstewart]

Oh god, that manifold! Thought I'd accidently clicked on Just Rolled In. No wonder they wrapped it in bandages. Can't wait to see the Millyard replacement.

[joenovark]

I’m sure I’m not the only one to let out a quiet “YES!!” to themselves when getting the notification and scuttled off to be alone. Thank you for reinstating the cake segment Alan, not quite the same without.

[luminiferousaether]

The pigeons were both fledgling siblings! And the beetle was a Ladybird. Excellent for consuming garden pests like aphids (e.g greenfly & blackfly). Love your nature updates

[eskimojulie]

Definitely a new manifold, I am sure you will make a wonderful job of it !

[jackfrombg]

Sundays hit different when watching Master's videos. ❤