How its Made - Carburettor mixture screw adjuster Honda ST1100
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ม.ค. 2023
- In this video I show how I made a simple flexible screwdriver to adjust the mixture screws on my Honda ST1100 pan European. The mixture screws can not be accessed with a conventional straight screwdriver.
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Allen Millyard - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
It's quite therapeutic watching this kind of thing. A shed a lathe and some online tuition from Allen.
Simplicity, rather than complexity, is the hallmark of engineering genius.
Yeah, be nice if these "new tech" people learned and applied that philosophy. 😁
Absolutely brilliant, love watching Allen’s videos (no cake in this one though 🤣🤣)
@@davidwiggins8886 I thought where had Tracy gone 😱?
@@tombesnard5421 She'll most likely be out shopping for flour,eggs,sugar and butter...and a BIGGER baking tin.😋
Allen is a three dimensional thinker. Always an uncommon ability but today’s CAD systems have made it near extinct. It’s a big part of why cars and bikes are so hard to maintain. Nobody thinks about these “unimportant” matters.
some might say 'why not just buy a tool for the job' but they miss the point. practicing the art and the satisfaction that comes with tool making give a sugar rush far better than any jam doughnut 😊
Always thumbs up for Allen, he has to be the most pleasant guy on youtube and a genius with motorbikes
And ITV..lol
Gets an automatic thumbs up from me every time.
I agree about him being ‘nice’ and there is another channel called my mate vince and he is a lot like Allen, very pleasant and mild mannered 😀👍
An all round nice guy just like my old mans mate up the road he also likes the old school laves / machines pillar drill press ect
No tool exists to do a difficult job? Allen just makes one!! Thanks to the internet, these genius hacks are now available to everyone. Thanks Allen!!
Nice video again . I now feel really old, I made one of these 30 years ago, and it’s still going strong. 😀. I’d suggest scribing a line on the knob to use as a reference to judge quarter and half turns. Keep up the great work.
I was going to say the same thing about scribing a line 😁
I made something similar some 25 years ago and I put a dimple towards the outer edge of the knob so I could keep track of the position. Alan's is a more simple design to mine but equally effective. Top job.👍
I suppose Alan is all sound,,no increments required
Allen found that so easy he didn't even need a cup cake. Brilliant, and now your friends know what they are getting for christmas!
Proper engineering Alan. Its people like you what made this country great during the industrial revolution
The genius of this bloke. Simple parts, very simple instructions and a solution to a problem. Amazing Alan.
Old school engineering, a dying breed; reminds me of my old man. A joy to watch Allen at work in whatever he does.
This is truly the most pleasant experience, necessity is the mother of invention and watching you create things is a joy!
When I took the City & Guilds 389/399 motorcycle engineering courses, our tutor made a point of telling us that we should learn to make our own tools. Nice work there Alan.
I was more entertained watching this video than any of the other "Top Trending" videos on TH-cam. Thanks again!
And that boys are girls is this week's master class from the legend that is Mr Millyard.
Excellent as always 👌 🏍🏍🏍
Being a toolmaker for 47 years I have met only a handful of people that could come up with this type of solution. Nice one Alan.
Absolutely fantastic, A big thank you. I have been putting off balancing my carbs on my fazer 600 because of the access issues, not only have you shown me an easy way, but you’ve also give me step-by-step instructions on how to make my own tool. Thank you so much Look forward to the next one stay safe
Your welcome, enjoy making your adjuster
Will do thanks again
@@popepaul4438 I have FZS600 too! It real pain to tune carbs without this tool. Thanks Allen.
That really is genius at work. The number of times I’ve burned my fingers, trying to adjust various screws on multi carburettor bikes while it’s running. Only thing that’s worse I suppose is if you can’t get to the screws at all when the thing is all built up!
This tool should be in the menu of pieces that an apprentice should be invited to make. Like Allens own three legged puller, 45 years old & still giving good service.
The common man genius. Makes the rest of us realise how much potential there is to be had.
At last, an Allen Millyard project I can actually make - from things I have on hand no less. Thanks Allen, looking forward to trying it out
A simple but genius solution, "just perfect" 😉👍🏻
Thank you Allen, I always enjoy your videos no matter what you are doing.
I LOVE a good custom homemade 'special tool'! There's nothing more satisfying than hitting a brick wall doing work and getting there in the end by creative problem solving. 👍👍🇺🇸🇬🇧
Allen's ability to solve any engineering problem with elegance is amazing, and backed up by Tracy's baking - what an unstoppable team!
My grandad was a toolmaker from the late 40's to the 70's and it always amazed me how he could see a job, come up with a tool and just make it - much like this. If there was a need for more he would draw up the draughts and eventually they would become patents or simply distributed.
Quite a few of his designs were around in good numbers for a very long time. I'm nto sure if any still remain in production (doubtful) but its nice to have a few still knocking about even if just to play with now and then.
Grandads are great ❤
Is 'Legend' too strong a word? I don't think so. Thanks for the video. It has been a lovely, calm watch after a particularly stressful day. Much appreciated Mr M.👍
There are a few fairly expensive right angle screwdrivers on the market that use nifty little pinion gearboxes to solve this problem. But this solution is a lot better. Mine is going to have a hardened and blued bit with radiused shoulders!! You can drag the lad out of Rolls Royce, but you can never erase the advice of my fitting instructor Harry Kite - who’s very first job at the Derby chassis factory was deburring silver ladies. Thank you for sharing Allen. You always inspire me.
90° rotating screwdriver in stores soon. The genius never stops innovating.
1999 SV650 had to buy one of these, then, standing on my head and holding the light in my mouth, and using both hands on the tool, it worked ......... well enough. Love that bike though, but 2 feet of snow on the ground this very moment. Just got up from hibernating to watch this. Have a nice one.
As always Allen, your ability to just "make stuff" is impressive and you never fail to make it interesting to watch too.
I just love watching these videos and where you get these ideas from as well ...Genius at work Allen.
Well Alan, that is definitely "thinking outside the box" with THAT screwdriver!! Well Done Lad!!
This screw driver is just brilliant. Both for my own ST1100, but also for lots of other difficult accesable screws. It is so easy when you know how to do. Now I know
I find your videos absolutely fascinating Allen! Your attention to detail and ingenuity is outstanding
Keep ‘em coming 👍
Thanks Allen, its always so theraputic listening and watching you work.
Such an impressive mechanic. You have less room to work in then most and the I do such excellent work. Just damn impressive video-ing mechanicing. Had a 91 ST1100 and rebuilt the carbs. Great memories and miss that bike. ❤
That was a surprisingly interesting video, who would have known, it was a screwdriver after all, a great watch.
Alan is a true Bloke in a shed, imagine what he could do in an unlimited machine shop, a Caractacus Potts, of Motor Cycling. His only limit his imagination.
This is the best idea I've seen on here I've had same issues but now seeing this you saved me the grief I better get building thanks keep these ideas coming
That was ingenious. So simple and yet effective.
Simple & effective. I always wondered how knuckling was achieved, now I know. Great job Allen 👍🏻
Brilliant! You are equal parts engineer, mechanic, machinist, dreamer, and even a bit of bodger done the right way! Always a pleasure to see your work!
Very clever! Love a simple solution to a complex problem.
I admire Allen’s train of thought, very original.
John
First thing first Allan you allow a “wood screw “ in your garage!
Second you design a tool that Mr Honda never did. Copyright it!
As always Allan fantastic work.
That is one well-centered tailstock. Nice lathe work. And, of course, amazing ingenuity!
Out comes the old trusty
"COMPUTER NUMERIC CONTROL" ,
hack saw again....
Must get one of those one day...!!!😆😆👍🏻
Yet another skill of Allen’s - custom tool making!
Thanks Allen, I might have a go at making one of those 👍
Wonders never cease to amaze Allen. I love your record bench vice same as the ones we had in school.
Take a sip every time Allen is pleased with that. Like Charlie.
When the Honda super dream 250 came on the British market the press bike was a red t reg one , by chance I got a ride on it and despite its 20k thrashed miles it's low end torque was noticeably better than any customer version that came into the workshop , and it managed about 95 mph flat out.
So I checked it's compression ratio , valve timing , inlet and exhaust ports carb and exhaust diameter.
All the same as STD showroom bikes .
However when I took the carburetors off and checked the jets the mains were 10% bigger and the air correction jets about 20%bigger .
So I changed the jets over to a STD bike and wow , it lost the 1700 to 2400 rpm flat spot and gained 8mph top speed .
The white almost burnt weak colour on the plugs changed to a nice light brown , and with 4 star fuel it was a great torquey town commuter that didn't need constant shuffling down a gear when you got to a hill or had a pillion .
I am sure if you do the same to these carbs on the wing you will see a huge low end difference.
I did the change to about 20 250's and 5 400's .
I never revealed exactly what I did to the customers , I just charged £70 for a "de-restriction" service .
Not just functional, but a thing of beauty 👌.
I want one of these. I don't need one, but I want one 😂
That’s two videos in a row of shop made tools, CEE & Allen `The genius’ Millyard or Milly as my spellchecker suggests. Think Henry has been in here 😂👍✌️
Who else knew Allen would knurl and chamfer the brass piece? Wasn't able to imagine how he would do the little screwdriver part though. Always fascinating.
Fantastic job Allen, brilliant idea and the tool will last for years.
I have zero mechanical nous and even I understood that! Very clever bit of work!
Simplicity = Genius. Super video again Allen. 👍👍
Cheers Allen, just found your video, can't wait the make some tools to adjust my Webers carbs on my VW bus
What a useful tool Allen, it's amazing really how many tools you just buy for a specific job, but the most priceless, and irreplaceable ones are the ones you have made yourself. You should have put a Patent on that one though Allen ha-ha.
Thanks for making this video Allen. I remember synchronising the carburettors on my Honda VFR 400, pocket racer. My knuckles would be red by the time they where balanced.
Always amazed to watch fidgety litle stuff made with big lathe and wrenching paws ... 😃😃😃 Love it!
Most underrated channel on youtube. Deserve way more Subs imo 😎
A magician in his own garage - love these vids ❤
mr.Millyard, You are the genius! thank You for all movies! hope i will have chance one day to shake Your hand! regards
I love that. I've been struggling with mixture screws for years. Thanks for that great solution Allen. Awesome video.
That’s a nice tool, I’m surprised you were able to complete the job without stopping for a cupcake 😃 😊
I don't have a lathe but I think I'll try and make one of these tools.....good for my VFR, thanks Allen.
Finally, a video of Allen creating something that I can replicate. :)
A great idea with minimal cost. The times I’ve struggled to adjust idle mixture screws!
I can't believe what I'm about to watch Millyard is Legendary 💪
The best 12 minutes viewing today. Love it, thanks for sharing Allen.
I'm watching this with my mouth open. Then I drooled a little when you said "it's cheap and easy to make"
Ive invented some things to get round tricky jobs but that one was genius! Up till now ive struggled with my dinner plate sized hands trying to adjust downward facing pilot screws, time to get busy tomorrow.
brilliant
Jeez you do good work❤
Tracey is a dab hand in the kitchen too! Youre well looked after👍👍🇮🇪
I could watch your videos all day Allen. Great work Sir.
You can straighten any wire or tube by rolling it on a flat surface using a flat board etc on top 👍
Have I been able to actually help Allen for the future 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
But Allen, what a great idea 👍👍👍
I can watch these videos all day long 👍
"Oh no! I've dropped it and it's rolled under the workbench. Well isn't that just perfect?"
It will make my day when this happens.
Absolutely brilliant Allen , What a superb tool
Love watching you create masterpieces :)
Brilliantly engineered tooling from a brilliant engineer!
Always a pleasure to see your problem solving skills.
A genuinely generous genius, patent NOT applied for, just amazingly thoughtful, thank you Allen.
Awesome stuff. As always. Thank you for your videos. Just perfect. 🙂
I miss my father he could turn his hands to so many things like this. It's nice to see someone making clever things out of everyday leftover parts
Man invents a tool that he could've patented and sold to make a living off of. Instead he publishes the idea, design and prototype on TH-cam and gets back to working on his bike. I love it!
Fascinating viewing as always allen.
Motorcycle Engineering at its very best on this channel.
Hopefully it won’t be too long before the next episode is uploaded. Take care Allen
I will never need one but none the less mesmerising to watch a craftsman at work.
Brilliant "how to" idea. Complete with the build!
Thank you so much.
👍🏻👋🏻
I love the worn bench and tools.. ❤️
You just know amazing things have been made there
G'day Allen,,
Cool little vid ,
A versatile screwdriver, just right for bike carburetors.
Dressing the tip of a screwdriver isn't as easy as it looks, naturally Allen make it all look simple ,, nice one .
Respect ...!
Bespoke tool, if it had Honda stamped on it, can't imagine the cost, great work and will be so helpful to others
Absolutely Fantastic
That's serious Engineering that is a dying skill today .
Loved the ST 1100 rebuild videos too Mr Millyard 😉👍
So simple yet such a brilliant idea, Thankyou for another great video
You make a lathe seem like a must-have.
Need a tool, make a tool - very nicely done, Allen!
Made the same 2 years ago.. fantastic video.
And at the end, we see the Mk2 version. I often find that while I'm making something, I think of ways of making it better or doing it better the next time. Nicely done Allen!
The definition of ingenuity.
That's an item perfect for you to manufacture and market Allen.
Excellent work, Allen! It looks very similar to my angle screwdriver used on CBX idle mixture screws, and yours looks like it works even better!
Cheers and enjoy your day!
Absolutely brilliant idea, Allen! Putting the cable in a bendable copper sheath was the missing link I never thought of myself. This is a huge improvement over Honda's own special tool.