Agreed. I, of course, prefer to remove them completely, No chance, then, of accidentally chipping a brush as the field magnets launch the armature into the motor body....ask me how I know this can happen.
As a student i've had absolutely no interest in physics, chemistry and mechanics, but after getting my first tuner car and first bike, i became obsessed with the science and for a guy like me who has to start learning from scratch, videos like this are pure blessing. Many thanks.
This will go down in the archives as one of the brilliant and lovely narated service videos that inspires confidence in having a go at jobs yourself when you approach it properly. What a wonderful bloke.
That's the clearest and most concise demonstration of how to properly service a starter. I now have confidence to pull out and service the starters on my BMWs. Perfect.
5:54 I was waiting in anticipation of whether those two washers were going to be put back in the correct order as they were placed on the cover in the upsidedown position when being disassembled... New Year's resolution: Win the Lottery and pay this gentleman a large sum of money to blueprint my car engine. He is meticulous and a genius.
I admit I wasnt too excited about a starter fix video, but shame on me. Mr. Millard proved me wrong. Thank you so much for yet another great informative and soothing content.
An Allen Millyard video I could connect with! Although I enjoy his videos, I’m constantly in awe of what he does - it’s all way beyond my skills. But I started my career repairing adding machines, electromechanical accounting machines and early (1960/70s) computers. So stripping and cleaning electric motors, and replacing carbon brushes, was all part of the job. A nice trip down memory lane 😊
Some people never have start problems. Because they care for the details, alle the details. Thanks for one more video inspirering me and others. Gratings to Tracy.
Watching you work like this reminds of when I was kid, helping my dad in the garage by knocking over jars of brake fluid and tripping over axle stands in between asking really dumb questions. He taught me to work exactly the same way, methodical, clean and lube on everything. Thank you.
I thought I was the only one who did that commutator trick, perhaps because my mates laughed at me when I told them. That was 1978. Of course they didn’t have a Dad who rebuilt military vehicles in the No. 1 Service Workshop in Alexandria before Montgomery’s big push up to Tunis. Thank you for reminding me Allen. Peace 🏴
The Oxford dictionary needs an edit. I suggest something like this. Perfect - The most accurate state possible. There is no better. Millyard Perfect - As above. Except better.
Nicely done Allen! I must remember that wire trick for the brushes in the future. I bet there's a huge amount of hours that go into videos like these but it still comes across as methodical and properly paced
Every time I watch one of these wonderful video's I find myself thinking "this is not Allen's first rodeo". An endless almanac of useful tips and skills (and baking recipes!). Many thanks.
Greetings to you, my friend. I am very impressed with the presenter that you present, and I also hope that the number of videos will be more than that week👍👍🌸🌸🌸
One of the things I like about you Allen is I've never seen you use a power tool instead of a hand tool. Very good videos, and as somebody has already said, very therapeutic and satisfying to watch 👍
A long time ago a friend taught me how to oil sinterbronze bearings; Fill the cavity with oil, put your finger on the top and press down so the oil squeezes into all the crevices, repeat until satisfied with the result. He did starter motors and alternators for a living. That was a great tip as is your video, never too old or wise enough to learn, thanks Alan!
& the Christmas presents keep coming, thanks Allen. 👍 The only weak item on my old ST was the rotten exhaust, these bikes are fantastic (I upgraded to a BMW GS). 😬
The air cooled alternator is the one that gives most problems through corrosion of the stator, many an engine and or bike have been scrapped due to this. There is no protection from road grime and water, so it would be prudent to inspect it and make up a rear mudguard extension to help protect it.
Dear Allen Millyard. 👍👌👏 Your videos are very instructive and meditative/meditational simultaneously. You, Sir, are a multi talented, ingenious, decent and calm gentleman. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health in particular.
Perfect timing, as the starter on my old Yam XTZ750 is beginning to act up and I was about to take it out to give it a look...... now after watching this, I know what I'll be looking at!! 😉
getting my first motorbike next week, a DRZ400 from 2005! You're an inspiration Allen! always exiting to see a new video from you, keep them coming :):)
thanks everyone! truth be told i'm somewhat anxious about it. i live in Spain in an area with a lot of farmers tracks and hills/mountains to explore just south of the Pyrenees. i've never ridden a motorbike in my life but have always wanted one since i was a kid. after a lot of research it seemed like the DRZ400 was well loved, and your comments only serve to reinforce that idea, so they're much appreciated. i have visions of myself doing that thing you see people do all the time in videos, twisting the throttle and sending the bike flipping away and me onto my arse :)
You just make it look so easy, a true engineer. With me it would have taken 5 hours, 1 of which would be finding bits I’d put down,another figuring out why it wouldn’t spin etc 😂
Nice one Allen. I'm doing a total restore of a 1982 Yamaha RXS 115, I know it is only a small 2 stroke project but I just love it. I posted part one last week. Thanks.
Nicely done Allen. A word of caution when buffing plated bolts and parts, they may contain Cadmium. We have to dress up like a spaceman in the Aero industry to deal with that stuff now. Nasty stuff. Best wishes, Dean.
Best channel ever. Love Traci, the birds, the hedgehogs and you. I’ve got a 2006 k1200gt that,although German, is very Japanese in construction and in some ways reminds me of the ST. Thank you for your contribution.
My respect for you Allen as an engineer is immense. Small point though, having repaired electric motors for a living, you always remove the brushes before removing the armature . Can't wait for more instalments on the ST1100!
I spotted the alternator at the end of your excellent video. The steel parts inside them corrode and swell, breaking the alloy casing in time. If you can dismantle it and figure out a way of preventing the steel parts from rusting, it would be a worthwhile exercise. I had to scrap mine and the only place I could get a new one was to import from the USA, costing me over £500! Also, rustproofing the rear swingarm is worthwhile... I sandblasted and used 2K paint followed by wax injection on my own ST1100 rejuvenation. PS. I also did a video :)
02:00 Advisable to lift the brush pressure springs and slide the brushes out before removing the armature. If the commutator is worn with a lip, it can damage or destroy the brushes.
I fixed fractional series motors for years... I wish my instructors showed me that trick for holding back the brushes... We had to remove them and refit...that was worth the sub... But i have been subbed for years... That motor is going to be better than new.
Any day I find a video of u talking and making motors Allen is a good day. BTW love what u did with the con rod with Henry. I want one now 😂 happy new year mate 👍✌️
Great videos. I think I would have also replaced the large case O-rings and the internal oil seal before I would close it up. I like that you have work arounds that you just know from all the years of experience. Cheers
top tip never use wet and dry to clean commutators as the abrasive is conductive comm stone preferable the patina on the commutator is what armature rewinders look for as it helps lubricate the comm and brushes. A good practice is to under cut the mica between the segments an old hacksaw blade works well may have to grind down the sides for fit this will clean any conductive materail between the segments. I love the you tube videos though I just wanted to share some trade tips.
Allan - I don't know if you check the comments here, but I just recently had to do an engine replacement on one of my ST1100s (I have 4 runners and 4 parts ST1100s and 440,000+ miles riding on them). I had a premature water pump failure at speed which crashed the valves into the pistons. I found getting the engine out was reasonably easy, but trying to put it back in was a real 'challenge'. I'll be glad to share some stuff on what we ended up doing if you would find it helpful at all.
That was the most soothing bench tech of a starter motor I've ever witnessed. I do miss the occasional visit from the dapper yapper Mr. Cole. ☕🫖 Cheers
NASA really needs to hire allen. with him in charge we would be at mars already. 🚴
Godfather of ENGINEering
In Allen's case the ing doesnt signify intelligence non guaranteed. Allen has loads of accumulated knowledge, I thank him for sharing.
Well said!!!
Nikola Tesla of Motorcycle engineering
The engine whisperer 👍
I like all these engine comments while he's working on an electric motor
I study the work of Mr Millyard with objective purpose. He is probably the best motorcycle engineer alive.
Keep up the good work Alan.🏍️
I rebuilt my first engine in 1972, I never dreamed that I could watch others build on tv. I need to dream more, sir
Lovely!
The tip on how to hold the brushes back was pure gold.
Thanks.
I’m amazed at the lack of rust on this bike. Our damp climate and salty roads give everything a very hard time.
Never had a pan European had so much care and attention lavished upon it
That's a great tip for holding the brushes back, i'd never have thought of that.
Agreed. I, of course, prefer to remove them completely, No chance, then, of accidentally chipping a brush as the field magnets launch the armature into the motor body....ask me how I know this can happen.
It works great when the brushes are installed on the commutator. It takes a different trick if they are installed on the end cap.
What a "tech tip."
Same here
@@tomtheplummer7322 Not one performed by Tommy Cooper,I guess.🪄🎩
I enjoyed that enormously! The quiet, competent voiceover, the easy skill (hard won), was a real treat. I am looking forward to the next instalment.
Thank you
Always a privilege to watch the master at work. Thanks for showing us!
As a student i've had absolutely no interest in physics, chemistry and mechanics, but after getting my first tuner car and first bike, i became obsessed with the science and for a guy like me who has to start learning from scratch, videos like this are pure blessing. Many thanks.
This will go down in the archives as one of the brilliant and lovely narated service videos that inspires confidence in having a go at jobs yourself when you approach it properly.
What a wonderful bloke.
That's the clearest and most concise demonstration of how to properly service a starter. I now have confidence to pull out and service the starters on my BMWs. Perfect.
How you have only 220k subscribers is beyond me. Absolute legend!
A lot of people watch but decide not to subscribe perhaps they think there is a catch or fee but it’s absolutely free
I’ve got 35M views on my videos would be amazing if 10% subscribed 🤔
5:54 I was waiting in anticipation of whether those two washers were going to be put back in the correct order as they were placed on the cover in the upsidedown position when being disassembled... New Year's resolution: Win the Lottery and pay this gentleman a large sum of money to blueprint my car engine. He is meticulous and a genius.
Haha, I noticed that too, and knew that I’d probably get the reassembly wrong, if I did that. 😊
I admit I wasnt too excited about a starter fix video, but shame on me. Mr. Millard proved me wrong. Thank you so much for yet another great informative and soothing content.
An Allen Millyard video I could connect with! Although I enjoy his videos, I’m constantly in awe of what he does - it’s all way beyond my skills. But I started my career repairing adding machines, electromechanical accounting machines and early (1960/70s) computers. So stripping and cleaning electric motors, and replacing carbon brushes, was all part of the job. A nice trip down memory lane 😊
For someone who does this for a living, this was really satisfying to watch! Thank you Allen.
Some people never have start problems. Because they care for the details, alle the details. Thanks for one more video inspirering me and others. Gratings to Tracy.
Watching you work like this reminds of when I was kid, helping my dad in the garage by knocking over jars of brake fluid and tripping over axle stands in between asking really dumb questions. He taught me to work exactly the same way, methodical, clean and lube on everything.
Thank you.
I always had to clean the commutator by hand; having the lathe is a huge advantage! Can't wait for those brown bearing shells to arrive!
I picked up several good tips from this video. How to lock the brushes back and how to properly service a commutator. Great video Allen.
I thought I was the only one who did that commutator trick, perhaps because my mates laughed at me when I told them. That was 1978. Of course they didn’t have a Dad who rebuilt military vehicles in the No. 1 Service Workshop in Alexandria before Montgomery’s big push up to Tunis.
Thank you for reminding me Allen.
Peace 🏴
It's panning out to be a great series Allen.
Love the word play!!
Haha, see what you did there.
No pan intended 🙂
As long as it doesn't get a panning from the critics!
Tune in next week when it's Pancakes instead of Cupcakes.
That wire clip tip, to hold the 4 brushes, will save my shop and the world from a lot of swearing !!
glad you like it
The Oxford dictionary needs an edit. I suggest something like this.
Perfect - The most accurate state possible. There is no better.
Millyard Perfect - As above. Except better.
Nicely done Allen! I must remember that wire trick for the brushes in the future. I bet there's a huge amount of hours that go into videos like these but it still comes across as methodical and properly paced
Who strips the starter "just to be sure"... Mr M of course! Amazing.
That was brilliant, Allen. A nice drop of electrickery 1.1 for dullards like me. I never knew ST1100 starter motors were so interesting!! 👍🏻
Allen is the best engineer on you tube.
The trick with holding the brushes back for reinstalling is absolute gold!
thank you I hope it helps you out one day
The trick with the wire to hold brushes back is a good one.
I’ll use it n my CX starter motor.
Finished me tea. And i find your film.. Just perfect. Cheers Allen........... 🏁🏍️💨💨💨💨
Every time I watch one of these wonderful video's I find myself thinking "this is not Allen's first rodeo". An endless almanac of useful tips and skills (and baking recipes!). Many thanks.
Did this for a friend's Harley, frightening amount of torque when re-built, he was delighted - 'til it ate the sprag-clutch! : )
lol
Greetings to you, my friend. I am very impressed with the presenter that you present, and I also hope that the number of videos will be more than that week👍👍🌸🌸🌸
You install confidence even where people fear to tread, Magic.
Bonus episode, keep them coming sir👍👍
Two vids in a matter of days - you're spoiling us, Mr Millyard!!
This is a good upgrade to my starter motor knowledge - which was basically hit it with a hammer if it didn't start then buy a new one. Thanks Allen
If that was me then that would be my whole winter project!! Wonderful to watch as always 👍
One of the things I like about you Allen is I've never seen you use a power tool instead of a hand tool.
Very good videos, and as somebody has already said, very therapeutic and satisfying to watch 👍
As always a joy to watch, instructional, meditative & charming.
There are greedy starlings everywhere - they love those suet pellets!
Thank you Allen
Yes. Electrical systems are where skill, knowledge, CARE, and L O V E are realllly needed for all components.
A long time ago a friend taught me how to oil sinterbronze bearings;
Fill the cavity with oil, put your finger on the top and press down so the oil squeezes into all
the crevices, repeat until satisfied with the result.
He did starter motors and alternators for a living.
That was a great tip as is your video, never too old or wise enough to learn, thanks Alan!
& the Christmas presents keep coming, thanks Allen. 👍
The only weak item on my old ST was the rotten exhaust, these bikes are fantastic (I upgraded to a BMW GS). 😬
Downgraded!
Unfortunately I'm laid up with injury recovery for a couple of months >> Allen Millyard YT back catalog to the rescue !!
Happy N.Y. too !!
Love to Watch your finesse and precision . Love the trips to the kitchen😊. Thanks. Best regards from Barcelona
The air cooled alternator is the one that gives most problems through corrosion of the stator, many an engine and or bike have been scrapped due to this. There is no protection from road grime and water, so it would be prudent to inspect it and make up a rear mudguard extension to help protect it.
The alternator looks really clean but I’ll have a look
Dear Allen Millyard.
👍👌👏 Your videos are very instructive and meditative/meditational simultaneously. You, Sir, are a multi talented, ingenious, decent and calm gentleman.
Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and health in particular.
Allen should have merch, perhaps selling T-shirts emblazoned with ‘So I’m really pleased with that’….
For a mechanical bloke you do a good job filming, thank you.
Thanks Allen even simple tips and explanations go a long way
ALways a pleasure watching this men do work ! outstanding ! cheers from new york !!!!
Perfect timing, as the starter on my old Yam XTZ750 is beginning to act up and I was about to take it out to give it a look...... now after watching this, I know what I'll be looking at!! 😉
I like the little wires securing the brushes. If worked on loads of starters and always struggled reassembling
Great trick there for retaining the brushes, I’d never thought of that.
Even the small jobs you make so interesting to watch. Thanks for always sharing your gifts and passion with us.
Your attention to detail is amazing love to tip to hold back the brushes
getting my first motorbike next week, a DRZ400 from 2005! You're an inspiration Allen! always exiting to see a new video from you, keep them coming :):)
Great bikes those! Be safe and get muddy!
I’ve had one of those great bike easy to work on, Enjoy !!!!
Ride safe Ride Bright! 🐱👍🏿
I can also vouch that those are great bikes.
thanks everyone! truth be told i'm somewhat anxious about it. i live in Spain in an area with a lot of farmers tracks and hills/mountains to explore just south of the Pyrenees. i've never ridden a motorbike in my life but have always wanted one since i was a kid. after a lot of research it seemed like the DRZ400 was well loved, and your comments only serve to reinforce that idea, so they're much appreciated. i have visions of myself doing that thing you see people do all the time in videos, twisting the throttle and sending the bike flipping away and me onto my arse :)
Mesmerised by the rebuild of a starter motor. You just gave me a mental massage...thankyou!
You just make it look so easy, a true engineer.
With me it would have taken 5 hours, 1 of which would be finding bits I’d put down,another figuring out why it wouldn’t spin etc 😂
Really hope you're going to have a look at the alternator.
Intresting, Honda ST's are great touring bikes ridden one but never owned one. Another great video thanks for sharing your vast knowledge with us.
I liked the trick with the wire to keep the brushes clear!
Qualified and 40 years working as a mechanic I have loads of issues, ha well actually none your work is top notch.
You are such a knowledgable Engineer Allen,thanks for the latest video.👍👍
Proper job Allen, you will be riding it again in no time.
Nice one Allen. I'm doing a total restore of a 1982 Yamaha RXS 115, I know it is only a small 2 stroke project but I just love it. I posted part one last week. Thanks.
Brilliant
Another great video,looking forward to more on this ST 1100.
Nicely done Allen. A word of caution when buffing plated bolts and parts, they may contain Cadmium. We have to dress up like a spaceman in the Aero industry to deal with that stuff now. Nasty stuff.
Best wishes, Dean.
your right I usually wear a face mask or do it outside in the garden
@@AllenMillyard good idea. I'm enjoying this series.
Dean.
She’ll feel loads better after you giving her all that tlc 👍🏻
Thanks for the great tip about how to hold back the armature brush tensioners... Great stuff Allen Co'eee from Australian
This is starting to be a fun project. By the time it winds up we'll all know we've had a brush with greatness.
That engine and related parts look almost brand new. You are doing a great job on bring it back to life.
Best channel ever. Love Traci, the birds, the hedgehogs and you. I’ve got a 2006 k1200gt that,although German, is very Japanese in construction and in some ways reminds me of the ST. Thank you for your contribution.
Happy New Year Allan
It is a great pleasure to follow you and learn 🏍
Super job, now the starter will last another 20 years.
These films are perfect! I'm very pleased with them. Thank you mr Millyard!
My respect for you Allen as an engineer is immense. Small point though, having repaired electric motors for a living, you always remove the brushes before removing the armature . Can't wait for more instalments on the ST1100!
In hindsight I should have inserted the spring locking wires first 🙈
Always enjoy your videos, Allen. Thanks.
A ball point pen also works well between the commutator strips. The hardened ball flattens the burrs nicely.
I spotted the alternator at the end of your excellent video. The steel parts inside them corrode and swell, breaking the alloy casing in time. If you can dismantle it and figure out a way of preventing the steel parts from rusting, it would be a worthwhile exercise. I had to scrap mine and the only place I could get a new one was to import from the USA, costing me over £500! Also, rustproofing the rear swingarm is worthwhile... I sandblasted and used 2K paint followed by wax injection on my own ST1100 rejuvenation. PS. I also did a video :)
02:00 Advisable to lift the brush pressure springs and slide the brushes out before removing the armature. If the commutator is worn with a lip, it can damage or destroy the brushes.
The plumage of those 2 starlings was just perfect.
I fixed fractional series motors for years... I wish my instructors showed me that trick for holding back the brushes... We had to remove them and refit...that was worth the sub... But i have been subbed for years... That motor is going to be better than new.
Thank you
Brilliant, just perfect teaser, dont stop Alllan, Happy New Year!
Locking the brushes out of the way is a great tip. Well done.
Every video is like watching master class. Absolutely perfect. 🙂🏍🏍🏍
I'm really pleased as well. I believe it's safe to say that we all are really pleased... ☺️
Any day I find a video of u talking and making motors Allen is a good day.
BTW love what u did with the con rod with Henry. I want one now 😂 happy new year mate 👍✌️
Great videos. I think I would have also replaced the large case O-rings and the internal oil seal before I would close it up. I like that you have work arounds that you just know from all the years of experience. Cheers
Good tip on how to keep the brushes out of the way, thanks .
Attention to detail is brilliant, always a learning curve to watch, steady and surely putting the jigsaw back together. Great work as usual
Like tails from the river bank, but with spanners 👍👍💙
I'm liking the little wildlife clips too.
top tip never use wet and dry to clean commutators as the abrasive is conductive comm stone preferable the patina on the commutator is what armature rewinders look for as it helps lubricate the comm and brushes. A good practice is to under cut the mica between the segments an old hacksaw blade works well may have to grind down the sides for fit this will clean any conductive materail between the segments. I love the you tube videos though I just wanted to share some trade tips.
Allan - I don't know if you check the comments here, but I just recently had to do an engine replacement on one of my ST1100s (I have 4 runners and 4 parts ST1100s and 440,000+ miles riding on them). I had a premature water pump failure at speed which crashed the valves into the pistons. I found getting the engine out was reasonably easy, but trying to put it back in was a real 'challenge'. I'll be glad to share some stuff on what we ended up doing if you would find it helpful at all.
ok now you have two ST1100s so now it would be a great time to rebuild the Green ST1100 : ) to perfection
That was the most soothing bench tech of a starter motor I've ever witnessed.
I do miss the occasional visit from the dapper yapper Mr. Cole.
☕🫖 Cheers
ill get Henry in a future video