Norton Nemesis V8 rebuild - Episode 13

In this video I will be continuing with the rebuild, fitting the cylinder heads and turning it over on the starter motor for the first time. I will also be looking at the induction and exhaust manifolds

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.

[pauljenkins]

Tracey returned from her shopping trip.
"Hello Allen. What have you been up to?"
"I just fabricated an entire inlet manifold for both banks of cylinders on the Norton. And an exhaust manifold for one side".
"That's nice dear. What sort of cake shall I bake for you tomorrow?"

[hoost]

The thing about watching masters of craft is that you realize how next level they are compared to anyone else. The degree of patience and obsession is otherworldly. Thank you Mr. Millyard for showing us how to do things properly.

[Ianjeffery]

When this remarkable series is completed I intend to make a coffee then sit in a darkened room and watch all the episodes from start to finish.

To watch such engineering excellence create this engine is a huge pleasure and I for one thank him immensely for the pleasure it has given me seeing such talent at work.

[CitizenSmith]

Apart from the excellent engineering, I wonder how many people appreciate the skill and time that goes into making these videos; not only in the set-up to get the "perfect" angle to reveal the part being filmed, and the close-ups needed, but also in the editing involved to get a seamless transition through the narrative. That is what sets this channel above so many others, and makes it one of the most watchable on YouTube ! Thank you, Mr. Millyard !

[billybluetank]

Anyone else find this the most theraputic thing on YT, thank you Mr M, v excited to see and hear it running 😊

[ronnieka]

I am soo impressed, everyone that does mechanics themselves knows how much effort is behind all this and the attention to detail, quality and proper craftsmanship is impressive. He even has already backups in place for some of the functions…..love the series!

[scottcates]

The museum is definitely fortunate to have Allen Millyard performing this work.

[cormacbarry]

You think you are mechanical minded until you see Allen at work. He really is on another level!!!

[adrianstrand]

Doctors should recommend this channel for anyone with high blood pressure. So relaxing to watch this mechanical wizard 🧙 at work.

[stephenwilliams]

Reminds me of working on my first bike in the late 1970's listening to John Peel in the evenings after work 😊

[geoffreyjones]

My oldest son was just hired at the machine shop that I worked at decades ago. Thanks again, sir

[swampyankee]

Allen turns Bike Building into an art form. To think, if Allen had been on the Nemesis design team, it would have been a success.

[GrowthCurveMarketing]

Just some charming English dude doing high-precision machining and fabrication IN HIS GARDEN SHED. I've watched every one of his videos, and am as amazing now as ever. Unreal...

[petemcclelland]

A bedtime story for old bikers and mechanics! Love your work

[JanMorsø]

I admit, the more I see going into this unique motor, the keener I become to see, and hear this polished gem going!

[simono.sniper]

Absolute genius, Allen...loved what you did with that exhaust manifold, and the throttle bodies...the old exhaust was a real dog's dinner...😄

[BaffledApe]

Seeing that oil flow from those camshaft journals after such a short time turning over was just one highlight of very many in this video. A time served craftsman with decades of real world experience, something that can’t be matched anywhere in the YT motorcycle maintenance/build/customising world. You are light years ahead of your peers Mr Millyard 👍

[leehenty]

Made a decent job of those exhaust manifolds, and very foresighted to make alternative inlet stubs in case the original setup doesn’t work properly.
I have no doubt it will run “just perfect” after all his skilled work.

[rooramblingon]

The world's first Bluetooth camshaft. Brilliant video.

[camperp]

Those throttle body tubes are just next level genius!