Z1 900 engine rebuild - First Start - Episode 8
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video I start up the Z1 900 engine after its complete rebuild, and then ride the bike for the first time. The engine has a flat spot midrange feeling like its week on the needle so I remove the needles and raise them one groove to richen the mixture a little bit. The second test ride is much better, the flat spot has gone and its now covered 53 miles and is running perfect with no oil leaks.
Thanks for watching
best regards
Allen
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Allen Millyard is like the Bob Ross of motorcycles. So calm and skilled while explaining it well.
Hey, you stole that from me! Posted that months ago! Merry Christmas.
@@privateer0561 LOL, I'm not surprised it's been said before. It's the same kind of vibe, but motorcycles instead of paint. Merry Christmas to you too.
Can we all stop referring to Bob Ross? It's become such a blasted cliche!
Except in widescreen
Who's Bob Ross? Some long forgotten bloke from black and white TV?
Forget blueprinting, Millyarding is a whole other level! So happy I was there to see these iconic Z1s when they were first released. Such a beautiful machine, from any angle. The plastic fantastic, preying mantis bikes of today are not my cup of tea....
They all look the same.
UJM
I’m with you on this. The closest I ever got to a sport bike was a Rickman rolling chassis fitted with a Z1B engine, that I built in 1980.
Can't say I disagree with anything you wrote. 😎
Fantastic! That bike looks so clean it could have just come from the factory.
Factory finish isn't up to that standard
Mieux que neuf
@@christianannette7615 C'est vrai.
I managed two Kawasaki retail branches in 1972 and I had a Z1 in 1973.
Listening to Allan ride his one brought back a vivid flood of memories, just as, hearing a much-loved song "of the day" does. I had forgotten what mine sounded like.
Thank you Allen for the memory.
I still can remember the day my local Kawasaki dealer got their first 900, the 'orangeish' colored bike. We're talking a tiny dealership. They pulled it out of their 'maintenance area', put it on the center stand and there, amongst all the triples and single cylinder two strokes, they fired it up. The floor shook with the energy the bike was producing. The stock exhaust system sounded superb, just superb. Quite the motorcycle. Thanks for bringing those memories alive again, Allen.
It sounded brand spanking new!!!
Looks like the Z900 never left the showroom floor🏆Amazing work Al
These videos, like the finished Z1, are absolute works of art! Fantastic from start to finish. A big thank-you to you and your lovely lady!
Really enjoyable series. Will definitely re-watch this again and again. Thanks very much for sharing!
Hedgehogs 🦔 are such lovely little creatures, glad you two are looking after them.
That has to be the best Z1 in existence. Full stop. Well done Allen and a very Merry Christmas to all!
I think Charlie was right pleased with the way that needle valve was handled. Just perfect.
When I bought mine 41 years ago there were head shakers making awful predictions about my ability to handle it. I still ride it today 40,000k on the clock 😊❤
Mr. Millyard's videos are infinitely satisfying to watch.
Youre amazing Allen. People who know me think I know alot about motorcycles. I always say I know of this guy that really does... His name is Allen Millyard.
May I offer one unsolicited bit of advice? Ok. Place a small cotter pin through the rubber nipples of the side covers on any Z bike. This thwarts any chance of them flipping off at speed. They will do that as they catch air easily.
Allen Millyard is prof if you want to get ahead in life there is nothing better than good old fashioned hard work.
Just mentioned by Jay Leno!!! He had a Jaguar XK13 replica and ''Allen Millyard'' popped out and he was praising you. Wow.
Watch this later. Busy cooking! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Starting early!
Yep birds seem to scoff the food. There are no hedgehogs here yet, so I can't comment on those. Engine sounds sweet, interesting info about the aviation fuel. Cheers Alan ❤❤
The Z1 has a very unique sounding exhaust note. Music to the ears.
P*E*R*F*E*C*T*! Your bike is so Perfect Allen, it brought tears to my eyes! Zero Zero Zero Zero One on the odometer, Classic! ❤*❤*❤*❤
The Z1 is just such a beautiful bike. It’s one of those you could just sit and look at for hours, lovely and even better with the Millyard touch!!
Waves of nostalgia for me. I rode and raced a very tatty Z1 in the seventies. Usually first arriving at the first corner then dropping back because it didn't want to go round any corners, especially high speed ones which could be terrifying. I did do a bit of tuning but without any of your skill or patience! I doubt that you will want to ride this beauty in the rain, but if you do be prepared for a front brake which doesn't like water - but I'm sure you know that already.
Well said for the bob ross comment ,,, what a great guy Alan is
I was waiting for Mrs. Millyard's cupcakes and a nice cup of tea. Nope, not this time. Great video as always, thanks for sharing.
It’s late afternoon on Christmas day, all the kids and grandkids are gone, the house Is quiet again. Time to watch Mr. Millyard. Aaaaaa happiness in my little place in the world.
Remember uncrating these when new, drove many of them for the first time.
An Allen Millyard Z1 and a Tracey Christmas cake, surely a video from heaven.
Not To Sound Too Dramatic But You Are THE K-Master! I've Seen Your Other Videos Where You Saw Them In Half! My Wife Enjoyed The Segment Of Your Wife's Baking Expertise. Thank You.
The motorcycle was great fun to watch, but darn, I would surely like a piece of that cake.
One of the best rated bikes back in the days, my kind of ride.
Another remarkable restoration. Arise Sir Allen Millyard into the annals of motordom!
Great bike and looking so clean and pristine. Then there's the well timed kitchen incursion... I always expect Tracy to hit you softly with a wooden spoon when you go divulging her secrets and especially when you steal cupcakes...
It makes me cry to watch this. Such a beautiful restoration, inside and out. I cry because I had one of these from 1978-1985 and I MISS IT.
Wow, I have been thinking for 10 minutes that Tracy might be making Alan some turkey cookie cakes and suddenly, a new Alan video.
Have a great Christmas.
Love the way the pumps turn into boots then back into pumps and the now you see it, now you don't rucksack makes a guest appearance every now and then. Fantastic videos and reminds me of all the many fun hours I've had working on bikes. Great to see how basic and easy the old Z1 was to work on, much like any engine of that era. I've lost count of how many engines I've rebuilt but the joy of that first test ride never diminishes. 50 years is a lot of motors. Thanks Allen.
The joy of editing and continuity
I owned one.....a 73 Z1 900. Different colour tank(tomato orange) and engine(matte black) but identical. Purchased it in 78 and sold it in 1983. I put a Gerex electronic ignition in it and Koni shocks. It was fast but very stable. My wife said to me," Blair....you should hold on to it". I thought I'd be the responsible new husband and sell it. I wish I had listened to her. Too bad the comments section doesn't allow for pictures to be posted. I enjoyed your engine rebuild clips Mr. Millyard.
Mr. Phillips
Canada
Retired
The Happy Hedghog. 👍👍 And a Perfect Bike.
All ways enjoy your videos,keep them coming 👍
Christmas just got better 🎉
Wow. Just listening to this engine on start up shows the difference between Mr. Millyard and regular folks. She runs JUST PERFECT😊
Great work Alan. I enjoyed your journey rebuilding the engine. Wish yourself and Tracy Happy Christmas best wishes for 2024.
I could smell that cake baking from California. Merry Xmas.
That Sir has turned out wonderfully. Bikes of that era are so much better visually than most modern bikes. Bet the Christmas cake was just as good 🎅👍
Breath and relax watching Allen Millyard. It's a piece of art every time
Nothing sounds better then that Kawasaki 900 with that Vance & Hines exhaust
Always wonderful to hear a bike with proper mufflers!
It looks better and sounds better than new, all credit to you
I’d give up my Christmas pudding to watch Alan’s rebuilds. Simply enthralling and the hedgehog finished things off to perfection. Encore Alan.
one of the many things i love about an Allen Millyard video .. he almost never uses power tools , very soothing
I love your hedgehogs Allen! Always makes me smile seeing their little bodies running around!
Merry Christmas, Allen! Thank you for all of your wonderful videos!
Wonderful job Allen. Happy Baking and Building.
Best wishes for 2024 Allen. Dean .
Allen's videos has everything motorcycles wildlife and cooking 🤗
All rounder video
Now this is a welcome distraction 😉
I know how Charlie Weaver feels as he and I are the same age.
Happy New Year to you all, keep sampling those cakes and thanks for the videos.
You are an expert! I certainly wish you were here in Indianapolis to help me fix up this old H-1 500!
Great job !
The 900 looks like it just came out of the showroom........even shinier !
The sound of the 900/1000 starter and engine firing up, is unique in the motorcycle world. For me, this is what a motorcycle should be.
Love the underside view of the passing asphalt and the exhaust pipes working their butts off to keep the engine breathing !
Trinidad & Tobago.
West Indies.
This marvellous series has shown close up what an tremendous 'bike the Kawasaki Z1 was for its time. A 'bike we British would have been proud to have produced ourselves.
Cant wait to get my Z1A -74 back on the road. This series will really help me on the way there.👍
Happy Xmas everyone.🎁🎄
You must be slipping mate? No extra cylinder banks tucked away somewhere? No gigantic pistons and cylinders? Are you ok? Not sick or anything haha Greetings from Australia. Merry Christmas
Nice one Allen, the perfect Christmas present for us all !
Thank you as always.
keep them comming allen ye old z900 class bloody bike
thank you so much for creating these videos and sharing your work! that bike is immaculate
I'd love to see another custom engine build on a gasser, on the off chance you were looking for ideas 😀
thank you Mr. Millyard!
My older brother bought one of these new when I was 17. I took it out for a quick run and the power really scared me. This build has brought back memories.
Thank you Allen and Merry Christmas to you and Tracy. Watching those cakes being made had me scrounging the kitchen for a tea and biscuit.
I remember a similar experience. I had a 750 4 cylinder Honda and a friend bought a new Z900 and I was very impressed with it's performance. It was truly a step forward from the 750 Honda. The mechanic at the local motorcycle dealership ended up with the bike and put over 100K miles on it commuting to work.
It must be nice to have the confidence the re assembled engine will run just as well as it did when it left the factory.
Brilliant, Allen, what a beautiful example of workmanship. Hope they use it in the trade schools. Loved the cake too!
This bike not only sounds great but looks a work of art another masterpiece Allan 😊
There was an Australian Movie made back in the 70's called Stone. These Z9 and Z1,s were very popular.
Anyone else come for the bikes but also really look forward to the Hedgehogs at the end ? 🦔 Brilliant stuff Mr Millyard
A fresh Millyard video. A Christmas miracle!❤
Beautiful bike exactly the same as my own i only wish i hadn't sold it when the children came along but i had no choice we needed a car ,but one day maybe ,thanks for great videoes Allen you ars the man ,cheers.
I said it before allen, but I am going to say it again the shots of the chrome pipes from the front .....stunning, merry Christmas.
This is my dream bike. I have always wanted one. 😎👍
I can’t imagine you have ever built an engine that’s leaked oil or fuel ! Great build much enjoyed.thank you
“It’s really fiddley at first but you get there in the end” needs to be on a tshirt
My island in the North Atlantic, about half the size of the UK, has only half a million people so vintage bikes and parts are hard to find but while perusing the classifieds I found a pristine Charlie Weaver for the shop. Luckily I already had the baker.... Merry Christmas. All the best.
That’s brilliant 🙂
So much more work goes into these restoration than seen here,awesome work
Not to mention the camerawork and top class editing, which must add a considerable amount of effort.
" ...just perfect..."
Thanks for having us along in 2023 & Happy Holidays to you.
Had a feed pop on my Facebook and inventor Charles Goodyear who invented vulcanisation of rubber 180 years back. He looked looked uncannily like you Al😢You been time travelling 😂
Nice to see different camera angles
Merry Christmas Allen to you and yours. Thank you for posting this, today, as your channel is the only one worth watching on Christmas day.
Merry Christmas to everyone ❤.. Looking forward to watching this
WOW !! The standard of your restoration of the Z900 is amazing Allan and the standard of your wifes baking is also amazing
I don't know how Alan does it, but that bike is more 'brand new' than when it left the factory (and no doubt better set up).
Brilliant! Christmas just got a little bit better!
Hi dude always happy to see your videos never a dull moment engineering / cooking & finish off with a bit of garden watching.
Top show , I have a machine shop & hedgehogs visiting keep the videos coming dude.
The shiny spoke was a nice touch,
Merry Christmas to you and yours Allen and Tracy ✌️
Beautiful bike, beautiful people, AND a kick-start hedgehog - Here's to all of them making the UK New Year Honors list! : )x
I was well pleased to find this video on Christmas day! Excellent in every way. I really enjoy the "accessories" - Tracy's baking, the hedgehogs, Charley Weaver's bar.
My dream bike millyard is 100% a legend
Thanks for the surprise on Christmas day . Enjoy your day also .🌲🌲🦔🦔🧁🧁
Happy Christmas Allen
Allen finishes every sentence ending with the word "Perfect"! 😂
Perfect 🙂
That's a thing of engineering beauty Allen - such a lovely job.
What an absolutely gorgeous looking machine. I love it!! - Damn it! I'd even go so far as to say I'd Buy it! 🙂
Back in 1974 a friend gave me a ride on his Z1. He was still a student at the time and never ate properly as all his spare cash went on insurance premiums, tyres, chains and petrol.
These days, 80bhp is regarded as a bit feeble but back then it was staggeringly powerful - I wanted one SOOOO badly.
Beautiful bike.
Brilliant, Christmas Day with a new video from Allen 🎉🎉.
Merry Christmas Allen, all the best for you and your family.
What a beautiful restoration, you can keep your modern bikes this is a thing of beauty. Thank you Allen for sharing.
And not an engine management light, abs, traction control anti wheelie or TFT screen in sight 🙂
@AllenMillyard you are such a genius. There is a channel @theunnamedproject , makes me think your content take a minute amd check it out. I am so impressed by people like you guys.