I wonder of this unassuming, quietly spoken man comprehends just how popular amongst the hairy biking, engineering and dull old men communities he is. Allen Millyard we love you!
See, Jimmy Savile was NEVER a national treasure but everyone knew him. Alan Millyard on the other hand IS a national treasure but only us bikers know about him! The world is the wrong way round!
The velo solex, my introduction to internal combustion on 2 wheels! We bought it on holiday from a junk shop in France for 25 euros, the address on the suppling dealers label (round the corner) was amazingly still a bike shop and even more incredibly had 2 new Michelins on the shelf. WD40 or similar down the plug hole overnight, old piece of cable bodged into a semi functional HT lead and we were riding around the campsite next day!
@@gregtaylor6146 Actually some joined in with the bodgery or offered advice/tools and others smiled and told us how they used to have one etc. The French appreciate their heritage and younger generations are strongly encouraged to go outside and learn/practice useful skills. We're talking about a few gentle test runs, during the early afternoon in a sparsely occupied and open site, primarily under pedal power as dirty carb and wobbly diy HT lead made for very intermittent and unreliable running. We just wanted to see if it would/could go. You'll be glad to know the hairline crack/split on the underside of the fuel tank leaking the occasional drop of fuel onto the exhaust below ended play fairly quickly.
The Buick has the proper amount of patina! I remember my dad had a '56 Special & a '57 Roadmaster. Mom liked the '57 Chrysler Saratoga though. Them we're the good ole days!
3 cups of tea! That's a bit optimistic? 😮😳😁 Edit- ok I just watched the end...😊 I'll bet all it needed was a carb 'tickle', the previous owner probably didn't realise what that button was for? Runs sweet.....😊
Not only the flux gap but also the flux density. It worked when it was new, but these old magnets lose their power over time, so the loss of flux density, plus a large flux gap results in too little power from the magneto to generate a spark.
That’s a nice little battery set up on the ( previously magneto spark bike engine) but it will need a charge before each ride as it doesn’t have an engine driven dynamo. It is lovely though!
Knowledge is knowing that "Frankenstein" was the Doctor........ Wisdom is knowing that Dr Frankenstein was the Real Monster...... Henry has Knowledge, But Allen has the Wisdom... :-))
To be quite honest Henry 🤷🏻♂️ I’ve never heard of flux gap either. Only ever heard of flux compensater, but that was on a Delorion & Millyard was a mad professor.
Great video as always. Alan is a master!! I’d be keen to know what’s been changed that the flywheel air gap is incorrect or at least, can’t be adjusted back?. One more question, how will the battery be recharged? There isn’t an alternator and reg / rec. I suppose for a short ride it doesn’t matter :)
Well shit I bought one of these a few decades ago out of a barn in Woodstock Ct and have not put much effort into getting it to go it looks great as is and set me back a whole 200 bucks i planned on restoring it in my retirement but maybe I’ll start early
Millyard is sooo humble.
evil genius
@@michaeltaylor8835For sure!
Even when he's called 'Mill-Ward" 😂
Mr Millyard IS knowledge, I love to watch ❤ this genius. Wh. from Sweden.
Top lad
Allen is a the MAN. Always a plesure to see him work his magic.
I swear, give Allen a cup of tea, a cupcake, a couple of hours, and he'd get a Matchbox bike running.
That is what the one brass feeler Guage in the set is for. It's non magnetic so you can check the gap without the magnet grabbing it.
Persumably then the coil positions can be adjusted?
Amidst the world going to shit, at least we were alive long enough to see Allen Millyard fix things on TH-cam.
Amen to that!
I wonder of this unassuming, quietly spoken man comprehends just how popular amongst the hairy biking, engineering and dull old men communities he is. Allen Millyard we love you!
Allen is the GOAT :)
Allen is a god when it comes to motorcycles.
An engineering genius at work. Mr Cole you are lucky to have him. My regards to you both.
Thanks Henry & Allan & Guy. The three of you remind me "The Last of the Summer Wine" totally awesome.
I love Allan at work especially when he is cutting engine's in half welding em back together genius stuff love the channel MrCole.
See, Jimmy Savile was NEVER a national treasure but everyone knew him. Alan Millyard on the other hand IS a national treasure but only us bikers know about him! The world is the wrong way round!
The velo solex, my introduction to internal combustion on 2 wheels! We bought it on holiday from a junk shop in France for 25 euros, the address on the suppling dealers label (round the corner) was amazingly still a bike shop and even more incredibly had 2 new Michelins on the shelf. WD40 or similar down the plug hole overnight, old piece of cable bodged into a semi functional HT lead and we were riding around the campsite next day!
I bet the other campers on that sight were overjoyed ........ NOT.
@@gregtaylor6146 Actually some joined in with the bodgery or offered advice/tools and others smiled and told us how they used to have one etc. The French appreciate their heritage and younger generations are strongly encouraged to go outside and learn/practice useful skills. We're talking about a few gentle test runs, during the early afternoon in a sparsely occupied and open site, primarily under pedal power as dirty carb and wobbly diy HT lead made for very intermittent and unreliable running. We just wanted to see if it would/could go. You'll be glad to know the hairline crack/split on the underside of the fuel tank leaking the occasional drop of fuel onto the exhaust below ended play fairly quickly.
I always enjoy these videos
Thank you for the entertainment.
Outstanding job on getting that bike to run. Bet it is a blast to ride.
That era Buick always takes me back to the old TV program Highway Patrol with Broderick Crawford. What a beaut!
Legends on wheels , all the best gents
Mr Millyard with his knowledge, Guy with his character and Henry with his charm 😂 - winning combination!
Agreed. There's a little bit of the original Top Gear vibe to them.
This video turned out perfect, and I'm quite pleased with that
😂
Alan's combination of genuine technical knowledge & patience again. When a bike sees Alan walk in, it just wants to run 😉
Just love these blokes.....really cheers me up watching any of them fannying about!!!👏🏻👍🏻😄
What a star that man is ❤
What a great man our alan is, I’m always in awe of him 😮. 😊
Watching you lot on the telly is like watching Last of the Summer Wine 😂😂😂😂
AWESOME! Well Done Guys! 😀
Humility and genuine experience makes all the difference.
Allen is the 'motorbike whisperer!'. Brill, Nuff said. 🙂
That’s exactly what I was thinking when I watched this!
I could smell it when that bike started up 😍
If you put Millyard, China and Sam Lovegrove in a workshop I bet the end result would be cool af!
Allen is the Yoda of engineering.
wish I had this mans talent and knowledge...it'll never happen but good to watch somebody who has
Pure joy. Thank you men
Keep Allen fed on cup cakes give him a grinder and I'm sure I'm sure you will have a v twin by the end of the day.
The BIG question is: has Allen's missus ever ventured into pains au chocolat?
A flux-ing good effort!
I never get tired of listening to and watching Henry, Alan, Guy, Fuzz and Sam. And jellybean !!
Keep on drinking the tea.....
Henry getting electrically excited by flux gaps! The poles are shifting! 😆
Allen is a legend, deserving of a Knighthood at the very least !
New governor general for New Zealand!
The Buick has the proper amount of patina!
I remember my dad had a '56 Special & a '57 Roadmaster.
Mom liked the '57 Chrysler Saratoga though.
Them we're the good ole days!
Nice work guys whod a thunk it the flux capacitor eh 😂
Yeah, someone had to say it..............
Vid title one letter away from being naughty. Clever boy!
Your TV is watchable, i cannae deny it.
3 cups of tea! That's a bit optimistic? 😮😳😁
Edit- ok I just watched the end...😊
I'll bet all it needed was a carb 'tickle', the previous owner probably didn't realise what that button was for?
Runs sweet.....😊
Good to see he didn't Flux things up
I do not like motorbikes, but love watching Henry and his mates having fun
Millyard is genius 👏
Mr M is THE Motorcycle Man. 1 cup of tea and you are away. Brilliant 😊
Realy love this program.
Flux me Allan is amazing
He doesn't miss a thing
Not only the flux gap but also the flux density. It worked when it was new, but these old magnets lose their power over time, so the loss of flux density, plus a large flux gap results in too little power from the magneto to generate a spark.
When it comes to knowledge, you may hardly find any better than Millyard.
😅 its always flux capacitor !
Even if you threw it over a cliff , it wouldn't reach 88 mph ( I think that's the required speed )
A very Happy Birthday!
Many Thanks also for all the videos 🙏🔥💐🌺
The look of that bike in 2024.... I love it... just down to the bare - no nonsens'.. Cheers From Denmark 👋
Allen is a wonder and the focus on his own, he don't need any support.
That’s a nice little battery set up on the ( previously magneto spark bike engine) but it will need a charge before each ride as it doesn’t have an engine driven dynamo. It is lovely though!
Mildly ought to be made a Lord. The man is a genius. Super Star. So humble.
There is no one quite like Allen.
Does your Mrs know sbout your next child? FLUX GAP 😂
Allen is a genius. (Oops, typo)
At least get his name right.
Yuk Henry. That tea looks as though it doesn't have tea in it!
Allen is a motorcycle wizard!
A master at work 👍
Yes, I See. The Flux Capacitor Was Only Putting Out 1.20 Gigawatts & It Needs To Generate 1.21 Gigawatts. Millyard FTW!! Thanks For Making My Day!
Learnt something new, every day - "Flux Gap"
At least it wasn't the flux capacitor that had failed, otherwise part 2 could have been filmed in 1871.
Hour & a half? Only one cup of tea 😂😊
Thanks Henry Thanks Allen
Come on Henry, you've seen 'Back to the Future' and the Flux Capacitor on the DeLorean, so the Flux Gap is probably it's 'Evil Twin'.
Cole has come on a bit since he was doing peoples sheds at night with the Gallagher brothers 😁
Knowledge is knowing that "Frankenstein" was the Doctor........ Wisdom is knowing that Dr Frankenstein was the Real Monster...... Henry has Knowledge, But Allen has the Wisdom... :-))
Alan is a WIZARD !
I am fairly happy with my lot, but if I could be Allens` neighbour and friend I would be in heaven.
To be quite honest Henry 🤷🏻♂️ I’ve never heard of flux gap either. Only ever heard of flux compensater, but that was on a Delorion & Millyard was a mad professor.
I am A. Millyard #1 fan!!! 🙂🙂👍
Your dog should have her own show
Great video as always. Alan is a master!! I’d be keen to know what’s been changed that the flywheel air gap is incorrect or at least, can’t be adjusted back?. One more question, how will the battery be recharged? There isn’t an alternator and reg / rec. I suppose for a short ride it doesn’t matter :)
Henry,please please give me wee jelly bean.
I could watch hours of this fun
All credit to Henry on his lack of interest!
Allen, has the knowledge maybe Honda could use him in their HRC team
Genius is Allen
Well shit I bought one of these a few decades ago out of a barn in Woodstock Ct and have not put much effort into getting it to go it looks great as is and set me back a whole 200 bucks i planned on restoring it in my retirement but maybe I’ll start early
The Living Legend!
Always great
Flux gap.... I love that word
Allen Millyard! Nuff said!
Claimed 3 cups but it took Allen only 1.5 cuppa.
If I had that Buick, I’d keep it as is.
Allen Millyard !
Flux gap !
Younger generation & magnetos ???
In a class all by himself !
Trinidad & Tobago. West Indies.
Alan the GOAT
....Probably 3. Nope> 1hr & a hauf
'flux gaup' -had to go back & look at that again...heard 'flux cap'
Next child a flux gaup😂🤣
it's "GAP" which is: "clearence" - or the small space between two objects - hope this helps
Just brilliant 😉
Watched him meet Ivan fkn sparkles speech
flux capacitor is very important
😂😂😂 klass... way t go Al... top lads
Very funny. Made us both laugh….
Brilliant.
Too great a flux gap comes to us all in later life! 🙈
Henry is so lazy all he does is drink tea and watch😂😂
Kick ass engineer🎉
Mechanical Craftsman