Millyard Kawasaki Z 2300 V12 motorcycle - How its made
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- In this video i explain how i made some of the parts for my Kawasaki Z 2300 V12 some of the problems i had and how i over come them. The video is primarily old photos and a bit of old video taken in 2005, I don't have any riding footage, but i did around 2500 miles on the V12 before retiring it to the Barber Motorsport Museum in Birmingham Alabama USA where it can be sen today along side my Kawasaki 1600 V8, 850 five and HondaV Twin. The V12 is a 24 valve double overhead cam engine with digital fuel injection and although was quite fast it also used fuel at an alarming rate. I rode it to The Isle of Man TT in 2003 and did several laps of the famous mountain circuit.
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This guy makes me laugh .He explains things so modestly as if he is going to fix a broken latch on his gate when in fact what he's doing is what 99% of people will never do in their life on the planet .Bloody marvellous .
*99.9%
@@fredgarvinMP 99.99%
In all likelihood, maybe one person in 100 000 could do this. Maybe one in 10 000 000 would try.
So, I add my modification:
99.99999%
99.9999999999
Couldn't agree more crafter. 100%
Literally the only man in the world who can cut a straight line with a hacksaw.
I would also point out that the only other place I've seen an articulated piston was on SACM Marine Diesels from the 1970's. I sailed on a ship with 5 of the V16's each of around 3MW.
My hacksaw skills are pretty good too ;) check out my worktable build :)
And he does it with the saw turned on the side :O
Funny, because I shared the last how its made video with a friend last night and he made the exact same commment.
I’m pretty sure it’s witchcraft, no one can cut straight with a hacksaw!
Dude is a wizard. The more you know about engines, the more you appreciate what he does.
Nah i could do this. If i had 400 dedicated years, a additional 40 IQ points, marvelles dedication and passionate drive to fix motorcycles.
In 100 years time when all the vehicles we enjoy today become museum pieces, folks will trawl the floors musing at regular machines with a wry smile.....until they reach Allen's mechanical creations..... whereupon they will be drawn to the sheer mechanical complexity and mind boggling genius.
Allen has to be up there with the all time greats of engineering wizards.... honestly I feel truly blessed to be able to witness in detail the ability to work around complex issues and wrap them up as factory finish.....Allen needs a knighthood for his services to the world of engineering.
Some people achieve a University Honorary Degree - for a lot less effort, experience and skills. AM is a legend!
As far as I'm concerned Allen is right next to Albert Einstein,Tesla, Franklin
It is so sad that Mr Millyard does not get the recognition and reward he deserves here in the UK. It is amazing that his (almost insane) modifications end up looking factory built and not shed built. In my view it's the perfect blend of art, engineering and magic.
I don't think he's in it for recognition just a passion for bikes and engines.......and cake.
Who will give him a reward? Or maybe you can give him a reward yourself?
Undercrackers56, you hit the nail on the head. England should (SERIOUSLY) give this gentleman a professorship in one of their top universities so he can pass this kind of ingenuity and dedication to excellence to another generation. Musicians get honorary Ph.D.s for composing...there is NO excuse for this gentleman NOT getting a similar level of recognition for his contributions to the furthering of engineering and mechanical construction. The British motorcycle companies that have gone under (Velocette, to name just one) should engage the services of this genius as a 'consultant', to revive their lines and spread the benefits of his expertise outwards...(jobs, ancillary businesses, etc etc)
Not to mention, his videos are fun to watch and engaging as all heck!!
He seems like a genuinely fun gentleman to know and work with!!
Apart from he DOES get recognition 🤨
Thought he already owned his own company I'm not sure the name rings a bell though ?
His explanations make it sound like putting toigether a 20 piece kids jigsaw puzzle. How the hell does his brain work? Genius!!!
He sure is, I just watch in admiration , smile and shake my head lol .. 😁
Unbelievable
Genius. Crazy...like a fox👍😉
I agree.
There comes a time when someone ceases to be a mechanic and becomes an artist, the amount of knowledge required for this is mind boggling and the craftsmanship is beautiful.
The knowledge required to attempt this is massive, not just the thought and planning that has to be done but also the machining required is a daunting task. He one of the few older fellas left that can attempt something like this. Top work. This is pure art that will probably be gone when his generation is passed
AINT IT THE TRUTH.!!!!😔g
With a Freaking HAND SAW!!!
Are you machjnist?
@@matthewevansteush6461 I'm only a simple machine operator can only dream of being as good as Allen. He's at a god like level!
so true sir so true to me its just unberliverble the engernering is on another level and hes friends with henrry cole lol love to sit in his shed just in the corner watching xx
As a mechanical engineer; I'm am totally humbled by the sheer genius, creativity, intrepidity and aethestical ability of this man.
As another engineer, so am I!
@@trackie1957 Like Tesla, this guy seems to be a natural (innate) engineer guy. Who on earth would have the motivation to build these crazy engines...even if they're from scraps?
I guess only engineers and experienced technicians have an idea of what genius this guy is
@@henrydegan6204I'm pretty sure any enthusiast sees how unreal Allan's achievements are.
“I sawed up two lawnmowers, put them on my lathe and welded them back together again to make a nuclear fusion reactor, they fitted perfectly!”
*Calls up IAEA on rotary phone*
well .. they sorta do ... 🤣
He was well pleased...
That's not perfectly it should be perfect. Lol. Get with the Millyard speak. Hehehe
Do not give this man any more ideas.
I could never convince myself that any of this is even possible, let alone begin trying. But Sir Millyard sees the finish and begins 'hacking away', in between muffins. Just incredible.
It looks like muffins are a necessary ingredient in successfully executed ingenious engineering.
Really good engineering skills, foresight, good insight and planning!...Well done!!!
Cupcakes must accept some causal agency in the transmutation
No question Allen’s an absolute genius!! How he manages to get those cakes out of the tin without his misses catching him is amazing!!
That's the really impressive part , every time I try I get tongue pie not cupcake . He's an artist .
I have been working on engines for 40 years, I feel like a schoolboy in the presence of a Nobel prize winner
Great comment, we are all boys compared to this guys...
40 years here as well and im like 😳😳
So True Same work ALL Still Tech He Did
Tracy: next, I needed to sharpen my knife to tackle the difficult cabbage, so I nipped out to the shed to use the milling machine. While I was out there, Allen made a V12 motorbike. It was lovely. With the cabbage successfully cut into 3.5mm strips, I then moved on to grating the carrot.
I laughed out loud at this
Dude this is spot on and hilarious !!
Cracking job, chap!
Lol
This man deserves a national holiday named for his skill, perseverance, demeanor and humility. A rare cat indeed!
I watched this in complete awe of your craftsmanship. At no point did you cut any corners, and everything has ended up with a better-than factory finish. You must be (and bloody should be) incredibly proud of what you've achieved here!
Allen: Builds a monster bike in his garage
Modern rider: Goes to dealers to have chain adjusted.......
Haha, true!!
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He's just going to the dealer to flex like Ric Flair.
I personally don't think it's bad when people go to a mechanic when they don't have the abilities to do it themselves. It's better than being overconfident or being pushed by made up standards of what a ''real'' something is and destroying things on the way.
@@MorbusSchmorbus .. although there are plenty of mechanics that bodge it, & leave you thinking its safe 'cause your wallet is empty.
‘The rear crankcase, I leaned it back, until it touched bits that went round, then stuck a bit of wood under it’ Classic understated Brit, there is nobody like them.
lol fucking laffing tears running down my face
He reminds me of that GP rider that passed away.
Barry Sheene
@@blindtoby8967Britten?
This build is amazing. The engeneering knowledge combined with the craftsmanship of this guy is mind blowing . The fact that he managed to make it look that clean as if it was from factory is even more impressive. Huge respect
Genius at work. The Barber Motorsports Museum is an amazing place to visit. Cars and bikes on display. The building itself is a work of art.
Something you never hear Allen say:- "It didn't fit perfectly!!!"
annnnnd he does it all with a 2 dollar hacksaw!!
I think he must keep the less than perfect bits to himself.
@@bobmerrison9389 No I just don't think there are any!!
@@richie9777 there's an old proverb, "he who makes no mistakes never makes anything".
I'm absolutely sure that there were many, many moment where @Allen thought: "For Beth's sake, WTF am I doing wrong?", but it's very refreshing to see a man focusing on all the good moments of custom building a motorbike. Custom building a motorbike is hard, VERY hard.
When I use to work at a British engineering firm (back in the early 80s) I was told a joke-
When it comes to engineering the Germans use finely crafted tools and work to a strict 5 thou tolerance.
When it comes to engineering the Japanese use computers and work to an even stricter 3 thou tolerance.
When a British engineer works he hits it with a spanner and says, "yea, near as dammit".
Keep up the awesome engineering in that shed.
And near as dammit is within 1 thou. :-)
Britain produces some very good engineers ...... it's the uneducated twits managing them which are the problem.
For shoddy engineering with no technical back-up, the two German-made power supplies I integrated into a machine 12 years ago were prime examples.
The trick to this is knowing which dimensions are crucial, and which are not. Extraneous precision is a waste of time and resources.
It's all nonsense about German engineering. I worked in engineering for 50 years in the UK.(as a turner). I have also had a spell in Germany, what impressed me about the place was the canteen. British is best and Millyard is better.
@@geoffgreenhalgh3553 Yup, I worked for a German engineering company for 8 years, very overrated bodgers
Allen I am in total awe of your talent. I enjoy watching builds in million dollar buildings with millions of dollar computer controlled equipment cutting and chopping billets of aluminum into parts. So refreshing to see you throw an old block on the wooden bench and attack it with a hacksaw and a file. Makes me think there a chance for the rest of us that don’t have all that fancy gear. I am riveted to the screen watching you work and also getting a little baking show to boot. Pure genius.
This is what genius looks like! The man doesn't know that what he is doing is absolutely impossible! I salute the spirit and perseverance, it really lifts my day to see this. Thank you so much.
By far the best motorcycle engineering I've seen in my life
Look up "the flying millyard" for another doozy of a machine he did
Lol Henry mentioned it in the vid. You really gotta see that thing. Utter madness
Agree!
I love the way he has photo albums for each bike ... like they're family members
@I FARTED ON YOUR BIRTHDAY CAKE The irony being that statistically speaking you're extremely unlikely to see any of these machines except through a screen of some sort.
@I FARTED ON YOUR BIRTHDAY CAKE Why take photos anyway, just enjoy the moment ;)
@I FARTED ON YOUR BIRTHDAY CAKE Times change!!
@I FARTED ON YOUR BIRTHDAY CAKE that's okay though you can read something else that reminds you of the good old days
I am 90 mins away from Barber’s Beautiful Museum & this unreal creation definitely deserves to be seen there. it’s an amazing place for us that are afflicted, because it houses amazing things, like this V12 Ripper realized & created by an amazing human being. cheers, y’all. too Cool
I’ve been to the museum multiple times. Always enjoyed looking at your engineering 👍🏻
Proper engineering ! Such a nice guy why can’t more people be like Allen 😂
Amazingly beautiful!
His level of genius, skill and dedication are only found in one person on earth.
Im like allen, after i get my coffee in the morning. Not before..... Not before.
His work is really inspiring
I am like him just not as clever
Must be engineers in Kawasaki scratching their heads saying "he did what???"
I would love to be in the Kawasaki board meetings, when the PowerPoint presentation starts with the opening slide saying Allen Millyard. On top of this bike there is a V8 1600, S3 500 twin, S2 350 four, H1 500lc four, Z1 super six and a H2 1250 five. To think they started out copying British bikes in the early days. But now what this British guy can do, is a whole different ballgame.
😁😂😂👍 no kidding!
@boris boris Is it just "Boris?" Sorry but had to make a Men in black 3 reference.
Pure Genius
and yamaha. and honda, and ktm....
This video should be an inspirational benchmark for anybody who gets bogged down on a project or has trouble getting started. It is proof that anything can be done with enough willpower and thinking!
The sweet sound of the rev happy v12 at the end should motivate anybody to get going/ push through- chances are, your problem wouldn't seem nearly as difficult to overcome after watching this video.
Allen's humble, unassuming demeanor cleverly belies the fact that there's extreme genius at work here.
Love it!
I would be happy just riding a cbx or kawa 1300 once..
I wanted to re-sleeve the bores but didnt want to use metal so I took a couple dozen egg shells, mashed them up and added elmers wood glue to make a paste.
I molded them using paper towel cores and it worked perfectly. Now I have 12 brand new bores that are lighter than factory.
Incredible video! Absolutely brilliant and genius ability you have Sir. Thank you for posting!
My mind is blown to how complex this is, work of art.
Some idolise film stars. I idolise a middle-aged chap cutting bits of metal in his shed at the bottom of his garden. Every shade of awesome.
It amazes me how certain individuals reengineer engines, this guy is a freaking genius.
The things you create in your shed my friend are mind blowing. Using traditional equipment with nothing hi tech or computer designed your bike videos have to be seen to be believed. You are without doubt an engineering genius, and so soft spoken and modest too. I can't imagine even 1% of the planets occupants would be capable of doing what you do. Not only that, barring a little fine tuning, your engines seem to work on the first attempt. I love watching your videos.
That my friend is what's missing in the world today. The slow progression of the ability to do this in your shed through council laws the way society's has become nothing g is taught at schools for kids to pick up the skills. Also other diversions they'dont want smart people.
I find it literally shocking how none of the Japanese motorcycle manufactures have never come to him to put his mind to work on a new bike. just the idea of this man making the next generation of Kawasaki , Yamaha or Honda bikes is enough to make me want one.
Except they have. He's just under corporate non disclosure agreements
engineers are rarely allowed to discuss their current corporate work.
@@joshschneider9766 how would you know he's working contract if he's under NDA and can't discuss said contract or work? I'm not saying he hasn't done contract work, but your comment doesn't make sense.
He has been asked by the National Motorcycle Museum to get a V8 Norton running for a speed record attempt.
If I had a 1/4 of Alan's grey matter I would be the happiest person on this planet, absolute legend!!!
same here.
I’ve had twelve motorcycles 🏍 in 35 years!!
Six dirt-Six street-Seen all kinds of engine swaps but NOTHING like this!!🙀
Most people would laugh but not Allen!
The engineering skill needed is incredible !
They say the 👽 are coming to help us.
I think they’re already here!!
Thanx Allen Perfect Millyard!!👍🏻
So glad you had that video of it running. Damn that engine sounds good. The level of modifications and obstacles you overcame to build this would have stopped me in my tracks multiple times, and yet you managed to solve every problem with perfection. Mind-blowing level of engineering genius.
I would feel blessed to have less than 1% of Allen’s talent. 👍
Don't worry. You do ;)
Invention is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.
If only I would of dropped out of school and gone to apprentice with a guy like this .
11 people must be holding their phone upside down. How can anyone give this man a thumbs down.???
Outstanding work as always sir 😎🏍
I thought the same mate, shameless, jealous morons !! 🙄
Just thumbed up to null out one of the numpties.
Numpties aren't they. Allen's a freakin genius. If only I had a small part of his creative mind?
Across the pond we call them douche bags...someday soon the wheat will be separated from the chaff! Glory to God
Its just because Allen is speaking without mask. :-)))
I am truly in awe . If i had not seen him doing this i would. Never believed it possible. Absolute perfection
I just discovered this guy's channel and his creations are unbelievable.
Can you imagine what this guy could do with a machine shop like a NASCAR or F1 race team has, with CNC machines and computer controlled lathes and milling machines? He uses hacksaws and a Dremel. The man is phenomenal.
I had to subscribe, this guy is a living legend, we need more of such people! To me the most amazing thing, is that he cut the engine block with a hand saw ... this proves that if you are a genius, you can make it work with minimal tooling ! LOL ! Another thing that impresses me is how he can figure out the firing order of the cylinders ... it's so much fun to watch your videos, Allen ... You're the man! Really!
And line bored the mains with a hand drill lol!
Still incredible to see the skill and craftsmanship that went into this build! So awesome!
What an incredible practical engineer, so talented and so modest. Allen you are a marvel of lateral thinking and to my eyes your work is pure beautiful art, and it all works!
These are priceless works of art. I look at the process of disassembling, cutting, machining, test fitting and assembly..... I feel such great emotion about it all. It is emotionally overwhelming at times for me to watch the process. Mr Millyard is a wizard of sorts. A rare person that comes along once in a great while. Cheers to you bud! Thank you!
My feelings exactly. These are directly comparable with the miniature Le Mans Ferrari (forget the type no). I work on mechanical watches a bit and I'm in awe of his skills.
I forward a motion that Mr. Millyard should henceforth and forever more be referred to as Merlin The Wizard Of All Things Moto as inspired by The Prospectors comment.
I second the motion. Motion passed.
This is beyond engineering. This is art in motion. Awesome work, thanks for sharing.
I just love the way you solve problems. Lovely Elliott Omnimil as well. Fantastic to see how these bikes come together. Thank you for sharing.
Every time I watch Allen’s videos I’m amazed just how easy he makes it look, there’s no doubting the skill and talent of this man.
All your previous videos, I thought, "yep I follow that, I could (just about) do that."
Now this one, especially the crankshaft and link rods, that's insane talent, other worldly.
You are an inspiration Allan, your personality and your genius are a delight to experience. Thank you
Incredibly well thought out feat of engineering. The amount of technical issues involved to pull off such an extreme project as this must have seemed endless. Obviously, this man has an incredible amount of mechanical aptitude. Amazing project!
I did something like this too. I bought two motorbikes but I ride them separately. Saved loads of time solving difficult welding problems.
It's a serious subject it's much safer to ride them seperately
Cheeky lad lol
This is true mastery of engineering. I couldn't do this even if I lived two lifetimes. Great job, you have my respect.
He isn’t a man, he’s God himself!
Allen always amazes me with his skills and understated design concepts. He’s like the Michelangelo of motorcycles! Even the cutaways to the cakes and hedgehogs are fantastic!
Allen, you blow my mind! You are a mechanical genius! Excellent videos! 😃
Nobody...I mean NOBODY. Looks at a Kwak Z1300-6 and thinks "there's room for another 6 cylinders in there".
..... except this guy.
Well, he's also the guy that thought "that Viper V10 can fit in a bike".
If this bike is discovered in a 1,000 years time, archeologists will deduce that an advanced alien civilization came to earth and brought their motorcycle with them.
I think you meant to say "advanced Allen civilization" ;)
Ashley Palmer. I think your right.
There's a car rental place down the road called Allen Car Hire. After years I've still not worked up the guts to have them replace the signboard with "Alien Car Hire" .Picture would be your classic Grey alien giving up thumbs up from a beetle or some such. Don't bring your cat.
Such a remarkable man and speaks about what he did so nonchalantly. Amazing work.
Absolutely incredible! Wish you showed more of your milling and planning the ignition system, but you are a legend already!
Ian Dury's 'There ain't 'alf bin some clever bastards' springs to mind.
Ah was just wondering if i should go out to the shed n wish i knew a 10th of wot Allen does, pure genius
Allen would you not consider a new build from ground up, new idea ? would love too see the thought and problem solving processes within you imagination, not that i can fault wot you do possibly a 100k TH-cam celebrity bike 🥳
Absolutely love the idle sound. Awesome job and thank you for sharing.
Well Allen, I have only just got around to watching this video, I have watched most of your other videos. I am amazed at the complexity of this V12 engine,and bike build. It is an absolutely outstanding accomplishment. I like the way you found solutions to the many issues involved.
Your ability to cut such a straight line with a hacksaw just blows me away Millyard! No matter how I try I just can’t cut a straight bit anywhere close to you. My Pop was an Aeronautical Engineer and Professor of same and he raised me rebuilding engines and improving them so it’s not like I’m a complete idiot LOL. I stand in Awe of your work and would love to buy you a cup of coffee/pint if you’re ever in Texas.
I remember a tutor saying to me at college.." There are not problems , only solutions " always stuck in my head, and I can see that Allen follows this mantra, what a bike. what a bloke,what a legacy.
Absolutely unreal. Allen, your workmanship is second to none! Your projects never cease to amaze me. Keep up the great work.
Outstanding Allen. No other word for it. I saw your previous bikes in the museum a few years ago, but this wasn’t there yet. I guess I have to go back for another visit.
this is beyond amazing, the things this man manages to build on his own are incredible
not on his own....his wife does bring him Milk, and cookies.....
I never cease to be amazed at what emerges from the Millyard garage. I’m still completely blown away by the valve timing!
And I think I'm doing Well when I rebuild my 600 radian engine,this work is incredible,I can't believe you did this.AWESOME WORK ALLEN.
what a brilliant mind you have Allan. this is another beauty of a one of a kind motorcycle. I would love to see it going down the road. well done sir.Thanks!!
Imagine bringing this to a Kawasaki dealership for a service 😂
YES.... Allen you should do this and make a video about it....put a hidden go pro on a hat or something.....that would be funny as hell...
@@michaeldeel7998 I think it's somewhere on show in America along side a bunch of his other Kawasaki creations.
How on earth..is this even possible? very inspiring to see that something of this magnitude came out of a shed and not a space-age lab. awesome.
Such casual explanation for the most exquisite engineering work. Way above my head but engrossing none the less.
One of the BEST motorcycle builders EVER! Incredible moto-Genius !
How in sweet jeezuz' name can you figure out the valve and ignition timing on this monster? But...YOU DID!!! Simply an amazing job!!! Glad you turned your talents to motorcycles, instead ot helping crazy people design bombs. I am quite simply AMAZED and awestruck at the precision of your work!!
I quite agree .I have some really old hand made tools I inherited when my grandfather died .He worked in RR on the Merlin engines etc .I respect talent .Special people arrive on the planet now and again .Mr Millyard is one of them.Yes and it is horrible that we spend so much on technical ways to slaughter each other .
A complete engineering masterpiece, by a bloke in a garage! I bet there's a few Japanese engineers out there scratching their heads....
Or may be thinking WTF...but a better question, Any Japanese buyers?
I'm just flabbergasted, he's just incredible, what he does and how he solves each problem as it comes up is pure genius..
Mindboggling , i wouldn't have a clue how to do this , but I was totally enthralled. What a talent .🇬🇧
I saw them at Barber two weeks ago. Your bikes are works of art and engineering mastery! Cheers from USA
Kawasaki: we need a $10million budget to design a V12...
Allen: Hold my 🍺 while I grab my hacksaw 😃
hold my cupcake.
LMAO so true
Hmmm, give me a sec. Ahhh, got it, it's in my head.
in my backyard on the barbeque.. lol
thats a good one mate...cheers from bumfuck Usa lolol...
Bloody brilliant Allen, you never cease to amaze.
WOW! Sounds so nice. Power must be outrageous. Shaft drive to boot. Can't express how impressed i am with your ability.
It is unbelievable! The resulting engine is amazing, Hats off to you Mister, you are the best!
Genius at work !! Any merchandise, T-shirts, mugs “It fitted perfect”
Yes this man is a true Genius , and a fine human ,
Yes the shop is there waiting for TH-cam to approve, it’s delayed due to Christmas and new year and Covid
v12 tshirts with 12 arms
I for one will order a t shirt with “it fitted perfect “ on it
😸
You sir are my new hero ! Interestingly my friend Dave the lathe who has since passed also had one of those 6 pot bikes! he was an amazing engineer like yourself, thanks for posting 👌
Your unbelievable craftmanship is....off the chart...!
Hats off to a true mechanical genius ! Making something like this is amazing to begin with,but making it balanced,reliable and durable is a truly incredible accomplishment. I am very impressed. Why aren't all the motorcycle manufacturers fighting over hiring this guy?
I've got a crick in my neck from the number of times I shook my head in amazement. You sir are an absolute genius.
That machine is absolutely incredible work! You have amazing talent and patience. I believe there are a few of your creations on display in the states. I'd love to have one on my driveway!! 😉🙂
The planning and attention to detail is mind boggling ; solving ignition , fuel injection and camshaft timing shows just how capable this guys problem solving is
The use of link rods for the 2nd bank of cylinders to keep both banks directly parallel, absolutely brilliant!
I can't believe how you figure out how to build these engines, bit of template, a hacksaw, some welding and "it fits perfect!" 😳
Happens to me all the time too..........
And then I wake up
Alan's mind must be like some quantum computer running an amazing 3D auto-cad app.
Everything is worked out in there, simulations running, constantly putting bits of engines together in random combinations.
I had been to that museum and seen your creations a few years ago on my honeymoon then I found your channel , so privileged to have seen them in person beautiful work man
I have to say I'm immensely impressed by your skills in this build...... of all the custom one off stuff I've seen this is by far the coolest. You need to start your own custom building shop if you don't already have one. I envy you sir and I'm a professional auto tech for the last 22 years so to me your mind is a beautiful one