Kawasaki Z1B 900 engine rebuild - Episode 3
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- In this video im reassembling the Kawasaki Z1 900 bottom end and fitting the pistons and barrels. I have left off the starter motor and alternator for the time being to reduce weight of then engine to make it lighter to lift back into the frame. The weather was a bit wet and windy so I was in the garage for the length of the length of this video, so there is no wildlife interludes this time, but they will return.
I hope you find the video interesting.
Best regards
Allen
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I find it mesmerising watching Allen at work, so calm and precise. These would be the gold standard of training films for aspiring mechanics ☺️
Can you even imagine putting the circlips on the pistons without rags covering the case!?!
@@blacksquirrel4008I was thinking that. Just rebuilt a Subaru EJ25 this summer and you cannot place rags under and it was circlip finding hell.
@@blacksquirrel4008 Yes, done it myself and never dropped one. They are very easy to fit if you do it right, holding them with one thumb while pushing the bottom up and in, just as Allen did.
Huh...and the notion of "assembly is the reversal of disassembly" is tossed out, just like that... ((haha))
Thanks Allen
So very true!
Is it just me or does anyone else find watching Alan’s videos extremely relaxing? ☺️
I'm sure there are thousands of us who enjoy the videos Allen makes, not many people can do this 😊
I had to watch it a second time.....he sent me to sleep halfway through the first time while watching 😴💤
Allen and the art of motorcycle maintenance.
Yep ❤
@@howardosborne8647 It put me sleep too 😂! I mean it in a good way , he has a very soft and relaxing voice . I got a good excuse to watch it again 😂😂😂
Even after all those years, I am still impressed with how much engineering went into that engine.
I am the same, the Japenese were late to the party, but when they came in WOW,
True marvels of engineering.
Seeing how strongly they’re built, it’s easier to understand why these engines did so well in drag racing.
I worked for a Kawasaki dealer back in the day, uncrated so Z1A and Z1Bs.
The writing was well and truly on the wall for the British motorcycle industry when Honda introduced the CB750 four....it was a sign to turn the lights off when Kawasaki followed with this gem of a bike.
I still believe that Allen and Tracy ought to be Lord and Lady Millyard.....
When you see some of the idiots who are given Knighthoods.... Why can't we take the "Honours List" back into the hands of the people who deserve it??? Allen deserves it for his British Engineering Ingenuity and he is well known throughout the World.... And Tracey deserves it for her amazing Cup cakes and for feeding the birds and hedgehogs 🦔 😁👍😁
Could NOT AGREE MORE with You on that one My Friend!!! ; >)
I agree, also, and mention it When Tracey's hand appears with the mixing bowl, and the wildlife, Tracey is a bit camera shy, as ive never seen her
Allen Millyard MBE - Motor Bike Engineer.
@@markmiwurdz202 or OBE, Outstanding Bike Engineer
WELL SAID - what a team they are!!
You are the living embodiment of Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance. If you made a video of you sweeping up your shed, I'd watch it. More power to your elbow, Allen!
Well spoken. I wonder if he's ever raised his voice at anyone or anything in his entire life..
@@CONEHEADDK : Well, there was one video when he raised his voice ... over the noise of the engine in a test stand, no mufflers fitted
... and look at the satisfaction shown al over his face - boys and their toys 😀😀
I totally agree with all the comments, admiring the zen and technical competency. And as stated above, I would watch his video of cleaning out the shed 🙂
@@chrissein632 :D I would watch it too - even though there practically wouldn't be anything to sweep out, it seems.
As always I give a nod to the people who designed and manufactured that engine, they’re on another level to us mere mortals 😊 very enjoyable watching this being nicely rebuilt 👍
And that wasn't done on a screen, that's what I was thinking.
I agree. And yet erstwhile “intelligent” people believe in evolution which assumes the human body, a mass of soft tissue motors which regenerate themselves for a lifetime has no designer....just sort of evolved. Loved the vital close tolerances in this motor.
@@peternicholsonu6090,Behold , the Oracle speaketh!
@@peternicholsonu6090 Not the time or place for preaching. An engine is nothing like the human body and your beliefs on evolution are nothing to do with what we just watched. Keep that stuff for church.
Cant believe you didn't put a rag over the bottom end when fitting those circlips Alan ... you really are a magician it seems 😊
I had a go at him for the same thing on an earlier video. It was one of the "golden rules" in the old days. You drop one circlip down the crankcase and it's time to rip your hair out!
I want to rewatch all of Allen's videos to see how many times he says something is perfect. He says it a LOT, but there's no exaggeration. He simply does everything so incredibly precise.
Classic engine being rebuilt by a classic guy .
I can’t be the only person to think those engine castings are things of beauty.
Allen is our Bob Ross for motorcycle engine assembly, using a simple palette of spanners, ratchets, and screwdrivers for brushes on a mechanical canvas to teach, inspire, and achieve an artistic satisfaction and inner calmness...
I like and his voice to Bob Ross myself 😀
I do enjoy an unexpected Millyard popping up.
No sign of a torque wrench during the rebuild. Alan is a marvel.
Allen is a master who can get the bolts into the right torque without saying "click".
I’ve programmed my torque wrench to moan instead of click. I’m really pleased with that.
All done without a torque wrench in sight, Allen has the calibrated wrist, well done that man.
Can’t say enough about how calming it is to listen to Allen as he assembles an engine 👍🏻
It was worth getting the engine vapour blasted , it looks amazing.
What I love about Allen is that he doesn't use a torque wrench simply because he knows what he's doing.
I'm sure he does for some things. Sure as in "I bet".
@@CONEHEADDK Conrods would be my only bet as it's pretty much the only thing I use my torque wrench on these days.
@@vitjakes5531 Cylinder heads perhaps.
@@CONEHEADDK It remains to be seen on the next episode. But I've done a fair share of heads without a torque wrench, too. :D
@@vitjakes5531 Succes can be achieved by luck. I prefere to use the advised control. God knows I ruined lots of things from not knowing enough, when I was "a kid". Maybe if my dad hadn't been a narcissist piece of knowitall poop, I would have been taught something about accepting ones limmitations. :)
Feeling like crap.aching all over,headache, have a cuppa and watch this man doing his thing..........some kind of therapy takes place...me feeling better,thanks Allen.
You make fitting those barrels look so easy👍🏻
It's satisfying to see Allen using JIS screwdrivers, but of course I expected nothing less from the engineer who always does everything "just perfect".
At 10:00
,that tweaked a nerve😂. As a keen and impatient 15 year old in the absence of my father who was still at work,I decided to start rebuilding the honda 125 engine I had seemingly been waiting forever for a con rod for.I was feeling pleased with my self,now having most of the bulk of it together by the time he arrived,only to be shot down in flames when he immediately pointed out that a part of the kickstart mechanism was still on the bench. Thanks Allen for the video and the painful reminder👍
It makes it seem more like a real 'racer' if you have to bump start it every time 🤣
That clutch cover is a thing of beauty
Allen, you work as calmly and as focused as a surgeon, and make a complicated assembly look very simple. I'm surprised you use no gasket cement/sealant on the paper gaskets. I can't picture the engine not seeping oil. I also didn't see you torque anything to specific values. Watching this assembly makes me cry for my 1974 Z-1B, wishing I still had it. Given the choice of any motorcycle I ever owned (including the 900 Ninja), I'd love to have my Z-1B again. Eagerly awaiting the next episode.
Rebuilding a 76 kz 900 right now. Your videos have been a great source of information.
just like going for therapy watching Allen do it allin his stride !
Hello Mr. Millyard , always a pleasure to watch you spinning spanners...!!!😊
Let the good times roll
I could watch and listen for hours.
Thanks for all the work you put in for us Allen.
So therapeutic, watching Allen assembling it so carefully and precisely.
Meditation.
Very hypnotic. Nice to see someone else who applies oil for oil seal installation. Not many folk I've worked with bothered. Half jobs. My first bike was a raced & rallied to within a inch of it's life and then some Fizzy. I spent more time pushing that bike than riding it! I rebuilt the engine swapping the barrels out for a 75cc kit. After the rebuild was finished I started the beast up and went scooting off down the road. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4t..... 4t....... 4th?!? I couldn't select 4th gear so it had become a Tizzy!! I pulled up back at home and scratched my head for a while. I checked everything out and it all seemed fine. I went and sat at the table and noticed this gear on the workbench staring back at me.... yep 4th gear! Have fun
I love motorcycles, all motorcycles, and recently I have been looking into film making. Your videos make me appreciate how much effort it takes to get the shots that you do, and your voice is very calming and easy to listen to. Thank you for documenting all the wonderful things that you do and sharing them with us.
Great video Allen, I always enjoy watching fine work being done in a tidy workspace, and your commentary is top notch. Thanks for the video!
It's therapy to watch this stuff. Wow
The expression "elegant simplicity" comes to mind 👏
An honour to watch the master work.
The most amazing thing about this whole build is that you still have the 10mm socket, legend 🙏🤙
He has the wisdom of Yoda with a voice of Bob Ross
Thanks For The Upload, Allen. I Just Wonder How Many Kawasaki Engines You've Rebuilt. You Must Have A Fantastic Memory. Can't Wait For #4!
just a few I guess
If only MMI would use Allen's videos as their training vids,more students would be able to grasp a full engine and tranny teardown and rebuild,plus see what imagination and hard work can achieve .
The mechanical competence level of this man is off the scale!
According to the clock he started at 3.55 and finished at 4.16.....21 minutes?? What a guy👍
As always, an excellent job. What I love is the way Alan effortlessly assembles the thing with never a reference to any manual.
Dear Mr. Millyard-- Kawasaki owes you a pension -- your expertly produced, lit, and arranged videos put their service manuals to shame! Fantastic as usual.
The trans and crankcase were in fine shape inside. Very nice assembly! You must be ready for a cup of tea now. Cheers.
So refreshing to see an engine rebuild with no impact wrench in sight. As is said “slow and steady win’s the race”, and makes for a easy watch 🫠👍
Cheers Allen. We are fitting the barrels to a Honda CL450 this weekend, that wooden support under the piston skirt should help things on end.
Well. Those hedgehogs stayed up late watching the engine assembly.
Must be pretty tired after watching that dazzling engine !
Trinidad & Tobago.
West Indies.
Great entertainment Allen, fantastic work. The engine will run better than new after your fettling. Well done.
What a wonderful mechanical puzzle!
This is like watching a peaceful stream running through a meadow. Utterly relaxing.
Sir Allen_Millyard, your work is like a symphony. Not a workshop manual to be seen.
Allen, I've has so many motorcycles that I should have kept. Your videos always bring a smile to my face; and the video is so much more educational. On a side note, I learned to read from motorcycle magazines. Thanks for your efforts!
Awesome
fantastic step by step guide to rebuilding and engine. Have a 1974 bike which is in a total state of disrepair and these videos instil confidence to take the task on. Thanks Allen
Invaluable content for rebuilding my '78 KZ650 that was given to me with holes in 2 pistons.
The Z1B 900 and Z650 engines are iirc almost indistinguishable internally. This video is gold reference material for any of the DOHC air cooled 4 cylinder Z engines.
Thank you Allen for another excellent class, I'm enjoying every minute because I restored a 1978 Kawasaki kz1000 "A1" and I learn more in each of your videos.
Hugs from the south of Brazil
The beauty of roller bearings on the crankshaft. The crankshaft can be turned with almost no effort.
Thank you, Allen. Your videos are most informative and entertaining.
No cakes this time Allen, Mrs Millyard put you on a diet 😂 Great video, really enjoyed it, thank you 👍
For the first time ever, no cupcakes were harmed in the making if this video!
I was about to sleep. Then i found your new upload ❤❤❤
Let me know when you 🔥 her up Allen I'm sure I will be able to hear it from my back garden! Can't wait to see it finished. 👍👍
Always cheers me up, when we get a new video from Allen, the gold standard in engineering, another cracking video from obi wan.
Just brilliant Allen, so looking forward to the next video. 👍👍
If I were Charles I would Knight you for all this.
Appreciate the time you put into these videos Allen 👍 Look forward to many more! 🤞
it does take a while all shot and edited on my iPhone
@@AllenMillyard I just bought one. Can you suggest a "Create perfect videos with your Iphone for dummies" video? I can barely turn mine on without help. :S
I guess mechanical geniuses don't require a torque wrench...
Addicted to this channel. Cheers mate from 🇦🇺
I love how Charlie Weaver is always watching
Loving this series, Allen. Just a joy to watch. Thank you!
I get the feeling that it is rare in a Millyard rebuild, that you scratch your head and say "I wonder where this bit goes?" 🙄 Always in awe of your work Allen 👏 xo 💕
"Niiice - extra parts left over".. :D
Where are Mrs. Millyard's cupcakes? It's the best of the videos... hahaha. Great job Allen. Greetings from Seville, Spain.
As always with Allen - wonderful work, wonderful video. One point: I didn't notice any torque settings needed for the various bolts...
Excellent stuff.
Those Engine Castings are a work of Art.
Brilliant Allan I can watch your videos over again thank you 👍
Another great bed time story 😴
I’d bet every time Allen works on an engine, he’s pondering the many ways he could improve it’s power and efficiency.
I love the way Charlie doesn’t say a word while the build is in progress ,it looks like it’s all sinking in though 😁
It's always so giving watching someone who masters their craft like Allen does. Even the soft clock in the background calms me down. Thank you Allen for putting out videos showing us a masterclass in machining work, free of charge no less. God bless and lots of love from Norway.
edit: No cake or cupcakes in this episode Allen? Wife on holiday?😀
Out shopping again 🙈
Beautiful video ! I'm about to start on a Z650 engine, so I know that any time where Allen says "this can be a little bit fiddly" I should allow for half a day of struggling, spitting and cursing, accidentally stabbing myself with sharp pointy tools and trying to find bits that spring-launch themselves away from the engine or (even worse) drop inside :D
Good heavens that motor is beautiful
Mesmerizing is the word..
Cannot wait to hear his engine running, oh the memories....
Who needs a Haynes manual when you’ve got Alan
I love the "old school" torque wrench application, ya know when it's right by feel. It looks s simple. Loe it.
The Allen Millyard school of torque setting by experience, respect🙏
Tonight just got better 🤟
Another fantastic video from the mechanical meastro. All the power to you Alan, I love your content.
Allen is hard for you not to add a cylinder here or there while assembling. Another blinding video 👍
great video. I miss my 74 z1 kawasaki
Simply lovely
I love watching you work Mr Millyard, so cool. Please keep it going. 👌👍
I can barely undo a bolt without it leaping out of my hands and having to chase it all round the garage floor, so to see mastery and engine knowledge of this level is an absolute treat. Can't wait to see the finished bike and hear it fire into life
Allen, that was mesmerising! Such great work! Can't wait for it to fire up. Thanks, as ever, for posting, cheers, John.
Thanks for the video Allen. Such a beautiful piece of engineering. 👍
Another fantastic video Allen,thankyou for posting it,just perfect
Kimbo
👍👌👏 Aaaaand another typical mesmerising/meditative video. Very well done, Sir. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
Best regards luck and especially health to all involved life forms (human and hedgehogs).💚