Z1 900 engine rebuild - First Start - Episode 8

In this video I start up the Z1 900 engine after its complete rebuild, and then ride the bike for the first time. The engine has a flat spot midrange feeling like its week on the needle so I remove the needles and raise them one groove to richen the mixture a little bit. The second test ride is much better, the flat spot has gone and its now covered 53 miles and is running perfect with no oil leaks.
Thanks for watching
best regards
Allen

[randombuilds]

Allen Millyard is like the Bob Ross of motorcycles. So calm and skilled while explaining it well.

[manguitarletsgo]

Fantastic! That bike looks so clean it could have just come from the factory.

[Free_Ranger_CT]

Forget blueprinting, Millyarding is a whole other level! So happy I was there to see these iconic Z1s when they were first released. Such a beautiful machine, from any angle. The plastic fantastic, preying mantis bikes of today are not my cup of tea....

[jimclarke]

Looks like the Z900 never left the showroom floor🏆Amazing work Al

[monkeybarmonkeyman]

I still can remember the day my local Kawasaki dealer got their first 900, the 'orangeish' colored bike. We're talking a tiny dealership. They pulled it out of their 'maintenance area', put it on the center stand and there, amongst all the triples and single cylinder two strokes, they fired it up. The floor shook with the energy the bike was producing. The stock exhaust system sounded superb, just superb. Quite the motorcycle. Thanks for bringing those memories alive again, Allen.

[delbertstringbreaker]

These videos, like the finished Z1, are absolute works of art! Fantastic from start to finish. A big thank-you to you and your lovely lady!

[Omri_Makes]

Hedgehogs 🦔 are such lovely little creatures, glad you two are looking after them.

[steve_colwill]

That has to be the best Z1 in existence. Full stop. Well done Allen and a very Merry Christmas to all!

[aaronkcmo]

I think Charlie was right pleased with the way that needle valve was handled. Just perfect.

[gunshaft]

“It’s really fiddley at first but you get there in the end” needs to be on a tshirt

[tonymarkey]

The Z1 is just such a beautiful bike. It’s one of those you could just sit and look at for hours, lovely and even better with the Millyard touch!!

[garethleitner]

Mr. Millyard's videos are infinitely satisfying to watch.

[philipspencer]

This is my dream bike. I have always wanted one. 😎👍

[annon]

I managed two Kawasaki retail branches in 1972 and I had a Z1 in 1973.
Listening to Allan ride his one brought back a vivid flood of memories, just as, hearing a much-loved song "of the day" does. I had forgotten what mine sounded like.
Thank you Allen for the memory.

[BigHeinen]

Incredible! A 51 year old machine looking brand new showroom condition. I was 17 and in high school (USA) and salivated every time I visited the local Kawi shop. Thank You Mr. Millyard for another fine creation/restoration.

[martinda]

Just mentioned by Jay Leno!!! He had a Jaguar XK13 replica and ''Allen Millyard'' popped out and he was praising you. Wow.

[oldgreybeard]

Watch this later. Busy cooking! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[yellowbelly]

Had a feed pop on my Facebook and inventor Charles Goodyear who invented vulcanisation of rubber 180 years back. He looked looked uncannily like you Al😢You been time travelling 😂

[geraldineold]

Great work Alan. I enjoyed your journey rebuilding the engine. Wish yourself and Tracy Happy Christmas best wishes for 2024.

[soundslikebstome]

I could smell that cake baking from California. Merry Xmas.