Norton Nemesis V8 Rebuild - Episode 4

In this video I continue with the engine strip and split the crankcases to remove the gearbox, clutch, crankshaft and pistons.

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.

[jumpfortyfour]

not a lot of people in the world could sort that load of junk out, thank god its you Allen .

[geneharrogate]

The Norton seems a combo of 70% engineering genius, 30% work experience kid.

[privateer]

It is interesting to see and hear Millyard's analysis of the engineering this engine presents. It is obvious from some of the Japanese parts and damaged pieces that the engine was created quickly and was a work in progress - a work that Millyard will continue/repair as necessary. Allen Millyard is a gem of an engineer/mechanic; the engine could not be in better hands. Brits can be very proud of him with his expertise and backyard shed for a shop. Tick, tock, tick, tock...

[Deepbu]

As a service engineer for 30 years I find Alan's methodical approach very satisfying.
No matter what machine you are working on, big or small, use the same method.
Remove, inspect, verify, reinstall/replace, test.

[taylorpurdy]

The ability to overcome every problem with an effective solution never gets boring
Well done 👏

[andystokes]

I'm just amazed that Allen was able to get so much done without a single cupcake, I assumed from previous videos it was something in the cupcakes that allowed him to do this sort of work.

[hullygully]

What a guy is Allen, it beats me how he can remember how to put all those parts together again, roll on the next episode, cant wait.

[leedavidson]

That motor couldn’t have gone to a better person millyard is the man

[deancoley]

Like others have said, Allen never criticises anyone, he just puts everything right, the humble approach is refreshing, the workmanship is of an excellent standard

[clivewiddall]

This will now be the Millyard Nemesis, Refined to perfection!

[timhicks]

I love the ticking clock in the background. The Metronome of disassembly!

[digitalmike]

This is exactly how I want to spend my Sunday evening, watching the Master rebuild an engine with a voice over that is the epitome of calm, cool and collected.

[stevelee]

Allan doing a lot of this stuff one handed ! Holding the camera 😊Cheers from New Zealand

[ianr]

I have never wanted to watch "the next episode" so much. Alan draws you in with his methodical way of working and his soft dulcet toned voice. Looking forward to episode 5.

[dadachoski]

From the rushed creation by Norton to the Hands of a Master Engineer, this will finally be a motorbike worth having after Alan has worked his magic and made it what it should have been all along, only better. Genius.

[vantheterrble]

There’s just something very British about this whole thing, the quiet, unassuming man in his shed at the bottom of the garden methodically stripping down this amazing engine - and that clock ticking . . . .

[mjohno]

Bordering on the therapeutic, the combination of someone who knows exactly what he's doing with the "whispering Ted Lowe esque" commentary is a lovely thing.

[colindowd]

Thank you, Allen. It was in danger of becoming a boring Saturday evening.

[philipjosephbarker]

Another interesting and methodical engine disassembly by Alan. He does such a great job without criticizing the build quality. Unlike a lot of criticisms from some the commentators, he personally understands that this is a prototype that was still in its early stages and would require lots of simple quick changes to try and get things working properly, hence why some of them look cheap and nasty. Why spend hours of laborious intricate shop time if the test modification isn't going to function properly. You try something different until you work out exactly what works correctly. When all issues are sorted and operating as intended, then you can make the modifications and fully refine the changes before going into full production.

[richardt.]

The motorcycle and engineering community are so lucky to have a gentleman like Alan who is prepared to put
his time, effort and knowledge into bring back to life a piece of British motorcycle history.

By the way Alan, I thought I saw more cracks in the SAND CAST aluminium casting around some screw holes.

When you mentioned the wet liner bores, it brought a smile to my face, as it brought back a memory of the times
I worked on one of my many Reliant vans and cars I had.

My parents tried so hard to get me off riding bikes as a teen, they bought me a Reliant Mk11 Van thinking I’d give
up bikes lol, I’m now 70 and still riding; Sorry Mum & Dad.

In fact, I’ve gone full circle, I’m back on a bike I started off on, a 1970 Triumph T100R.

Keep up the great work Alan and THANX.