As someone who served apprenticeship as a toolmaker I fully appreciate the processes used here, but I can’t stress enough the leap of imagination and problem solving creativity being displayed by Millard. Pure engineering talent with a twist of eccentricity. Brilliant.
👍 Great interview I've been lucky in my 40 year career as a mechanic to work with some great engineers, bike builders and engine builders and they are all in awe of Allens ability to produce amazing motorcycles with such basic tools
As someone who has just rebuilt my xj 600 which was straightforward but tedious, I am amazed at Alan's patience and tenacity in overcoming obstacles and challenges in building what most people would think impossible. Well done 👍
I used to strip my BSA C15 down and rebuild it for fun quite often, back in the 1960s. Always hoping it would make it run better, but it never did. I can wield a spanner and fettle my bike with some confidence. But Allen Millyard is from a different planet to me. I’m in awe of his genius and ability to have a vision and make it real. Brilliant!
Thanks for that one Andy! Allen really is a National Treasure, so modest yet capable. I reckon the BBC should get him, Guy Martin and James May to do a "Great Egg Race - esque" program, there is nothing in that niche on TV now, it needs filling! 👍
I love how Allen designs everything in his head and never uses drawings, that means he is able to plan every stage carefully from cutting up an engine to piecing together the parts and all the machining in between ! That is only possible if you have a very high level of skill and understanding of machinery and materials, this is what makes him so special and unique ! Planning to build a replica 6 cylinder racing bike while driving home in a couple of hours and also knowing what parts he would need and where to get them so that he could start work the next day should not be underestimated but he seems to think it's all fairly simple and quite normal !
@@TheMissendenFlyer I like to use drawings even for things like a bird table because I can work out what I would need and how I can fasten it together !
Just wanted to say thanks for posting the original, which I watched (since I watch all,of your videos). I am a huge fan of Allen and watch all of his material as well. He is a wizard! Thanks again!
Highly underrated motorcycle genius...I mean this guy builds incredibly beautiful, high quality machines in his single car garage. What a talent. Much Respect.
I design everything in my head and have the finished product pretty much in mind. But I don't know exactly what parts I need or anything like that Allen is without a doubt a genius and a properly nice bloke. Thanks TMF for the video..... Also to add he's such a nice bloke he started the flying mill yard up for me when I went to the motorcycle show at kempton Park last year and it made my day.
A great interview with one of our country's remaining "proper" engineers. Hopefully in the years to come the name Millyard will stand beside Watt, Stephenson, Brunel, Chapman , Barnard and Newey, it most certainly warrants it. Thoroughly enjoyed that video and looking forward to the next!! (on both your channels!)
Thank you for getting to asking my questions. I was afraid I was too late posting. Allen obviously has that "genius touch" that allows him to work by feel. Must admit I'm crushed but not surprised that he does not take commissions. Check out Allen's bicycle drive systems. They are genius.
Good to hear Allen mention Odyssey batteries. In 2010 with a minor rearrangement in the battery tray on my Ducati I replaced the 12 amp hour battery with an 18 amp hour Odyssey one and it’s still giving sterling service. 24/7 on an Optimate 4.
I think the term genius gets used too often and not always appropriately ! but it's a must when talking about Allen. Probably one of the best in the business if not the number 1 ! Great watch, as usual keep them coming. Thanks
So pleased this interview is up. Allen is a bit of an engineering hero to me, such a cool guy who I have had the pleasure of chatting to at various shows. Thank you for using my questions and mentioning my channel. If you are a Millyard fan check out his own fantastic channel. I was lucky enough to film him starting several of his bikes at the National Motorcycle Museum, loved it. Cheers TMF
@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes loved it, still got to catch the end later. Was a bit gutted when the original was down but this is excellent, wish I had a tiny part of Allen's skills. Cheers 👍👍
Great conversation, really enjoyed listening. Reminded me of an old friend, Nick Crowely, proper english man who for ever tinkered and improved what ever he touched. Cheers
Hi Andy great video with 1 clever true Brit engineer it's what we were known for in this country, not many like Allen left, what an inspiration the man is ? hope your well the TMF house hold, ATB Wayne.
Glad to see the interview back up, plus answering one of my questions was awesome, what a fascinating man and a genius, one of the best interviews you have done, a joy to watch. Thank you.
@@TheMissendenFlyer Ha, I read my comment again and I see what you mean, it did sound a bit like a cloaked insult!, interviewing is a real skill that takes practice, it’s not the same as a conversation but the end result should look like a conversation, I’ve noticed that you have got the hang of that, so it was meant as a compliment, honest!!
First Allen's video on Sunday, now this! I'm made up! Thank you Andy for this brilliant interview. I do really hope the Millyard mountain bike thing comes off too!
An amazing video with the talented Allen Millyard I would’ve watched it even if it was four hours long never board to watch any of your videos .all the best Tony
Not much of Petrol head but I did enjoy watching this one. I have watched a few of Henry Coles shows which he shanghaies Allen into fixing up some amazing bikes. Cheers from snowy Northern Ontario Canada!
Fantastic interview Andy well done to you and Allen - smiled all the way through. Having once owned an H2 750 I get where Allen comes from with his love of the classics.
Allen is a true engineering genius. Just think, gas barbecues were invented to assist people like Allen with their projects. He’s a brilliant man and a great communicator and worthy of more recognition than he gets. That was a great discussion. Thank you. Flying? Keep the CofG within its limits, make sure the bloody fuel is on and don’t get stuffed by carb. ice. Everything else is a bit optional.
Great interview what an amazing man, would love to have just a small fraction of his skills and knowledge. Have to say Curry and motorbikes two of my favourite things. Thanks Andy.
Well, that hour flew by . . . . think I need a cuppa, & then watch it again . . . how to 'Millyard a Monday' with TMF . . . (Nice to know, that in this clinically metric world, the very best engineering is still conceived & measured in 'Millyards' : )
Nice bit of info at the end, never run the engine while the bike is layed up and turn the petrol on for 5 mins once a week (I always drained the carbs.) Cheers Allen and thanks both for an interesting video.
Allen has some unique engineering skills and is in a class of his own. Calculating and achieving crank, valve and ignition timing itself is a major achievement Good interview TMF.
Hi Andy what a totally amazing interview , I’ve been following Allen and yourself for sometime now and the two of you hit all the right buttons ...have to say that Allen is a true genius. I look forward to you taking out one of his bikes for a spin.
During this lockdown you've become a long haired bearded hipster lol. Thanks for the interview Andy. Allen is a pure genius. Lathe, milling machine , welder, angle grinder & hacksaw and voila, a new motorbike.
Hi Allen and TMF. have you taken on any apprentices ?...what will be your enduring legacy Allen ?... your unique contribution to motorcycling history and innovation should be captured somehow.
As ever great video TMF. Allen got me thinking about my old TZ700 (original twin shocks) and its need for a suitable engine . I had put a Kawasaki S2 350 triple in and made up and over Denco design pipes but never happy with it to complete - I really need to make an RD500/700 in-line for it.
18:43. He was in the ministry of defense, engineering apprentice, at the age of 12? OMG! And he is like, this is no big deal. A genius, he is. At the age of 12, I was learning how to fix my bicycle. Although, I was the owner of a bicycle repair shop at the age of 16. But, still. Lightyears ahead of me. I don't think that he understands his own brilliance.
Great one , did a mobett engine in a Raleigh chopper as a kid , and his dad same as mine he never fixed any thing for me , but would patently show me how to do it Lol even the endorsments on his licence be fore he was sixteen ....i got banned ! And dad made me cut the bike up infront of our local police man with a hack saw .....
For those wanting to go to the Barber Vintage Museum, it's located at 6030 Barber Motorsports Parkway, Leeds, Alabama 35094. If Allen goes, please let it be known as I live only a couple hours from there and would definitely go to listen to him. Actually the wife and I are going this week as it's a fascinating place to go.
TMF, good point Allan makes about battery trickle chargers. My bike had been in back yard under a cover for four month, not been touched and not connected to a trickle charger. I got the battery charger ready plugged an extension lead in to the mains then went out and took the cover off the bike. Went back inside for bike key to unlock the saddle to get at the battery, thought I'd just try the electric starter, even though I really expected the battery to not have enough power.Ignition on dash goes through start up sequence, I gave a push on the starter button and the bike started just as normal! I had not connected the charger. I let the bike run until it showed a number of degrees on the temp gauge, stopped it and waited a few minutes then started it again, instant start!! So do you think these trickle chargers are just a fashion item or an essential for every motor cycle?
When a battery is new it holds the charge fairly well so as long as it gets regular charge from running a good distance it will stay in good condition. As a battery ages the power level drops off and it never reaches full charge so it has less reserve, due to sulfates building up on the plates. This can create a situation which leads to internal leakage of power which then accelerates the deterioration of the battery. Keeping a battery topped up is the best way to make it last longer and keep it reliable. Obviously this is a simplified explanation and there are other factors that can cause a battery to degrade such as temperature but the main thing to remember is it needs to be fully charged at all times to remain healthy.
Congratulations TMF, the editing on this video is brilliant, the content was very entertaining. My wife and I really enjoyed your double act. You may find it hard to beat this video. You have peaked. Have I mentioned I liked the video. 😃
Yea i did. To be blunt, I have been working flat out during all of this rubbish, so haven't got lots of time to watch a long RUclips video. It would have to be something that would grip/entertain me. TMF honestly it was brilliant 🏆well done.
A pity you didn’t ask Allen more about the RE Interceptor when he was saying modern engines designed by computer had little scope for changes. As I understand it the Interceptor has sufficient metal to outbore to a 750 cc. This might have been of interest to you also.
Never mind mate, at least we got to hear the essentially the same questions asked a number of times. Frustrating for us, yes, but at least we got to witness how Allen remains polite when it’s obvious good his interviewer is at editing his list of questions. The very close similarities between at least three questions which were asked by about two people, means we lost appropriately six questions. I’m sure Andy pays a lot closer attention when he’s flying an aircraft. 😜😎
Internal combustion engines put about 1/3 of their energy potential out of the exhaust hence the interest in turbos and compounding devices. Then there is about another 1/3 wasted through heat. I think various attempts and recovering wasted head have been tried, but they've either not been reliable or economic. Roughly an engine makes about 10hp/litre per 1k rpm. Any kind of forced induction can increase engine capacity in the above calculation by itself for every bar of boost. Higher reving engines seem to make slightly higher figures than I've quoted above as inertia in the gas flows gives a forced induction effect. A 100 cc engine would give about 1hp per 1k rpm so to get 10 hp would require 10k rpm. Some sort of turbo could add about 30% to this and so would make about 13hp at 10k revs. Recovering the heat from the cooling system could add up to another 30% so we would be looking at about 16hp for every 10k revs. So to make up the difference we would need about 62,500 rpm. Potentially this could be lowered by over boosting the engine. Running the engine with 10 bars of boost would make it the equivalent of a 1litre engine so it would only need to pull 6-10k rpm depending on the efficiency of the heat recovery from the cooling system. Steam engines did successfully recover heat and energy from their exhaust system by using an additional cylinder fed from the primary cylinder. Theoretically it's possible but in reality it would probably be more cost effective to just pay for the additional fuel required for more power.
A slight correction regarding Allen Millyard's comments about specific fuel efficiency in petrol engines. While it is true many internal combustion engines in the past have hovered around 30-32% conversion of potential energy to fly wheel kinetic energy, recent advances in the past 10 years have seen racing engines now approaching 46% in some circumstances, and this is before energy harvesting. In Formula One for example, with Kinetic Energy harvesting some of the engines are now approaching 60% potential to kinetic fuel efficiency.
In fairness, motor racing is a super niche arm of combustion engine technology, but something which can't be denied is the recent ability for energy to be harvested and regenerated into an engine's drivetrain. This suggests the internal combustion engine in a normal passenger vehicle will probably continue to improve for a fair while yet.
As someone who served apprenticeship as a toolmaker I fully appreciate the processes used here, but I can’t stress enough the leap of imagination and problem solving creativity being displayed by Millard. Pure engineering talent with a twist of eccentricity. Brilliant.
agree completely
it should be 'Sir' Allen Millyard, totally fantastic man.
It doesn't occur often, but when the right combnation of skill, and ambition come together in the proper person, one such as Dr. Millard is born.
Totally agree. This man Deserves a Knighthood
What always amazes me about Allen is not his fantastic skills, but his huge enthusiasm for what must be really hard work.
I love how Allen is so understated with his talent.
Thanks TMF.
👍 Great interview
I've been lucky in my 40 year career as a mechanic to work with some great engineers, bike builders and engine builders and they are all in awe of Allens ability to produce amazing motorcycles with such basic tools
Sublime...just sublime. How the hell has anyone disliked this video! They just can't appreciate the sheer genius of the engineering involved👍
I just love what this guy does. Especially his most valuable tool in his box, namely his BBQ😀
As someone who has just rebuilt my xj 600 which was straightforward but tedious, I am amazed at Alan's patience and tenacity in overcoming obstacles and challenges in building what most people would think impossible. Well done 👍
You've been hitting some home runs with these interviews lately. Noraly, Ryan, and Allen. Great Folks! Glad to see this interview came back up.
I try my best!
I used to strip my BSA C15 down and rebuild it for fun quite often, back in the 1960s. Always hoping it would make it run better, but it never did. I can wield a spanner and fettle my bike with some confidence. But Allen Millyard is from a different planet to me. I’m in awe of his genius and ability to have a vision and make it real. Brilliant!
I have probably in my lifetime worked alongside two guys like allen.What do they have in common,very humble,honest,and down to earth guys.
Doubt you could be a hot head with a bad remper to do what they do....LOTS of patience
Thanks for that one Andy! Allen really is a National Treasure, so modest yet capable. I reckon the BBC should get him, Guy Martin and James May to do a "Great Egg Race - esque" program, there is nothing in that niche on TV now, it needs filling! 👍
Great interview. Allen is in that group of people that moves humanity forward with their incessant desire to build and create.
Agreed!
You're sorry that went on for so long? Nonsense, it could've been 4 times as long a still people would be asking for more.
I'll never understand why Andy apologizes for giving us great content, it's not like you can't pause a long video and come back to it later
I love how Allen designs everything in his head and never uses drawings, that means he is able to plan every stage carefully from cutting up an engine to piecing together the parts and all the machining in between ! That is only possible if you have a very high level of skill and understanding of machinery and materials, this is what makes him so special and unique !
Planning to build a replica 6 cylinder racing bike while driving home in a couple of hours and also knowing what parts he would need and where to get them so that he could start work the next day should not be underestimated but he seems to think it's all fairly simple and quite normal !
What you mean you don't do that? ;0)
@@TheMissendenFlyer I like to use drawings even for things like a bird table because I can work out what I would need and how I can fasten it together !
There are masterclasses and then there’s Allen’s ‘stuff’ what a talent!
Very enjoyable video. Alan is so modest and matter of fact about his immense talent.
Just wanted to say thanks for posting the original, which I watched (since I watch all,of your videos). I am a huge fan of Allen and watch all of his material as well. He is a wizard! Thanks again!
Highly underrated motorcycle genius...I mean this guy builds incredibly beautiful, high quality machines in his single car garage. What a talent. Much Respect.
Can you imagine the range of bikes he would create given the right conditions. I would buy one.
I design everything in my head and have the finished product pretty much in mind. But I don't know exactly what parts I need or anything like that Allen is without a doubt a genius and a properly nice bloke. Thanks TMF for the video..... Also to add he's such a nice bloke he started the flying mill yard up for me when I went to the motorcycle show at kempton Park last year and it made my day.
A great interview with one of our country's remaining "proper" engineers. Hopefully in the years to come the name Millyard will stand beside Watt, Stephenson, Brunel, Chapman , Barnard and Newey, it most certainly warrants it. Thoroughly enjoyed that video and looking forward to the next!! (on both your channels!)
I LOVE the statement “Everything is Possible”!. With that philosophy in life you can do ANYTHING!
Thank you for getting to asking my questions. I was afraid I was too late posting.
Allen obviously has that "genius touch" that allows him to work by feel. Must admit I'm crushed but not surprised that he does not take commissions. Check out Allen's bicycle drive systems. They are genius.
Indeed they are Bill - and thanks for your questions!
Very interesting watching and hearing Allen Millard, what a guy... Brilliant. 👍
Good to hear Allen mention Odyssey batteries. In 2010 with a minor rearrangement in the battery tray on my Ducati I replaced the 12 amp hour battery with an 18 amp hour Odyssey one and it’s still giving sterling service. 24/7 on an Optimate 4.
Most great British inventions came out of someone’s shed. If we had more like him we’d have cold fusion and faster than light travel!
I think the term genius gets used too often and not always appropriately ! but it's a must when talking about Allen. Probably one of the best in the business if not the number 1 ! Great watch, as usual keep them coming. Thanks
always brilliant to hear such a genius! the fact that nothing sets him back is mindblowing!
I could listen to Allen for hours, brilliant....
This guy is a legend, "you can make anything if you want to" puts rocket scientist to shame😂😂
So pleased this interview is up. Allen is a bit of an engineering hero to me, such a cool guy who I have had the pleasure of chatting to at various shows. Thank you for using my questions and mentioning my channel. If you are a Millyard fan check out his own fantastic channel. I was lucky enough to film him starting several of his bikes at the National Motorcycle Museum, loved it. Cheers TMF
Cheers Richard - glad you enjoyed it....
@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes loved it, still got to catch the end later. Was a bit gutted when the original was down but this is excellent, wish I had a tiny part of Allen's skills. Cheers 👍👍
Absolutely chuffed you asked Allen my question about Mechanics course and him actually considering it !.Can't wait to show the wife 😀
Thank you for providing the qusetion!
Allan Millyard pure genius, his Kawasaki z serious 👍🏻.
Fantastic interview Andy. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great conversation, really enjoyed listening. Reminded me of an old friend, Nick Crowely, proper english man who for ever tinkered and improved what ever he touched. Cheers
Glad you enjoyed it!
Allen is a great treasure. One of a kind. He is so brilliant and talented. He should be Knighted. Thanks for the great interview.
Hi Andy great video with 1 clever true Brit engineer it's what we were known for in this country, not many like Allen left, what an inspiration the man is ? hope your well the TMF house hold, ATB Wayne.
Yes thanks all good Wayne - good to hear from you again.....
Great to see a man with such passion and creativity for his field. Thank you Sir for providing this interview of a true genius in his field.
Our pleasure!
Thanks Andy brilliant. What a great interview
Glad you enjoyed it Martin - thanks for watching!
Glad to see the interview back up, plus answering one of my questions was awesome, what a fascinating man and a genius, one of the best interviews you have done, a joy to watch. Thank you.
Thank you for the question Ian! Appreciate your support for the channel and for the kind words....
Btw your interviewing skills have come on in leaps and bounds, actually listening to what the subject has to say! 9/10
Thanks (I think!)
@@TheMissendenFlyer Ha, I read my comment again and I see what you mean, it did sound a bit like a cloaked insult!, interviewing is a real skill that takes practice, it’s not the same as a conversation but the end result should look like a conversation, I’ve noticed that you have got the hang of that, so it was meant as a compliment, honest!!
That was so good, it flew by 👍 anything about Mr Millyard is interesting 😁
First Allen's video on Sunday, now this! I'm made up! Thank you Andy for this brilliant interview. I do really hope the Millyard mountain bike thing comes off too!
Glad you enjoyed it
An amazing video with the talented Allen Millyard I would’ve watched it even if it was four hours long never board to watch any of your videos .all the best Tony
Glad you enjoyed it
Well done Andy what a superb episode Allen Millyard is a genius. So understated!
32:20 You're riding the bike not what the thing can do to your telephone. Allen sums up what motorcycle's used to be about.
Simply the Best! A great chat with a great engineer, THANK YOU BOTH !
Our pleasure!
Not much of Petrol head but I did enjoy watching this one. I have watched a few of Henry Coles shows which he shanghaies Allen into fixing up some amazing bikes. Cheers from snowy Northern Ontario Canada!
Glad you enjoyed it Shawn - didn't realise Henry had such an international reach!
YES!!! YES!!! YES!!! Now, will Allen let you ride his new Six for a World exclusive review????
Great interview, absolutely compelling viewing, down to earth, well done TMF and Allen
Thank you - appreciated!
I could listen to Allen Millyard all day, great interview
Thanks...
I loved this Andy and together with your MCN reviews are both informative and thought provoking.
Excellent - thanks Roger...
Fantastic interview Andy well done to you and Allen - smiled all the way through. Having once owned an H2 750 I get where Allen comes from with his love of the classics.
Thanks Richard - glad you liked it!
The best interview you've ever done. Top job.
Thank you...
Great interview, could listen to Allen for hours. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
"It's only metal" Classic!
Allen is a true engineering genius. Just think, gas barbecues were invented to assist people like Allen with their projects. He’s a brilliant man and a great communicator and worthy of more recognition than he gets. That was a great discussion. Thank you.
Flying? Keep the CofG within its limits, make sure the bloody fuel is on and don’t get stuffed by carb. ice. Everything else is a bit optional.
Liking your approach (no pun intended!) Trev!
The man is a genius and so "watchable".
Great interview what an amazing man, would love to have just a small fraction of his skills and knowledge. Have to say
Curry and motorbikes two of my favourite things. Thanks Andy.
Thanks for watching as ever Dave - appreciate your ongoing support!
Well, that hour flew by . . . . think I need a cuppa, & then watch it again . . . how to 'Millyard a Monday' with TMF . . .
(Nice to know, that in this clinically metric world, the very best engineering is still conceived & measured in 'Millyards' : )
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice bit of info at the end, never run the engine while the bike is layed up and turn the petrol on for 5 mins once a week (I always drained the carbs.) Cheers Allen and thanks both for an interesting video.
You're welcome!
Allen has some unique engineering skills and is in a class of his own. Calculating and achieving crank, valve and ignition timing itself is a major achievement Good interview TMF.
that was a Awesome chat Andy thank you both for bringing it to us
Our pleasure!
Hi Andy what a totally amazing interview , I’ve been following Allen and yourself for sometime now and the two of you hit all the right buttons ...have to say that Allen is a true genius. I look forward to you taking out one of his bikes for a spin.
Did you see the vid of me riding Allen’s Kawasaki four 2 stroke?
Watched every minute very interesting bloke
Allen Millyard has to be the most brilliant motorcycle builder of all time.
During this lockdown you've become a long haired bearded hipster lol. Thanks for the interview Andy. Allen is a pure genius. Lathe, milling machine , welder, angle grinder & hacksaw and voila, a new motorbike.
Hi Allen and TMF. have you taken on any apprentices ?...what will be your enduring legacy Allen ?... your unique contribution to motorcycling history and innovation should be captured somehow.
As ever great video TMF. Allen got me thinking about my old TZ700 (original twin shocks) and its need for a suitable engine . I had put a Kawasaki S2 350 triple in and made up and over Denco design pipes but never happy with it to complete - I really need to make an RD500/700 in-line for it.
His enthusiasm is fantastic, Millyard for Prime Minister.
18:43. He was in the ministry of defense, engineering apprentice, at the age of 12? OMG! And he is like, this is no big deal. A genius, he is. At the age of 12, I was learning how to fix my bicycle. Although, I was the owner of a bicycle repair shop at the age of 16. But, still. Lightyears ahead of me.
I don't think that he understands his own brilliance.
Fantastic video absolutely loved it Allen is so interesting to listen to credit to you TMF for the video stay safe 🇬🇧👍🏻
Thanks, you too!
Allun in is a pure genius, thanks Andy😎😎
Great one , did a mobett engine in a Raleigh chopper as a kid , and his dad same as mine he never fixed any thing for me , but would patently show me how to do it
Lol even the endorsments on his licence be fore he was sixteen ....i got banned ! And dad made me cut the bike up infront of our local police man with a hack saw .....
That was great, thanks Allen & TMF :-)
Allen should do a maintenance video on his Pan European. Would love to see that.
Love Allen. Easy to interview too (I imagine). Great stuff.
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is inspiring me to get in the garage and sort out my CB750!
Well Allen certainly makes these things look and sound easy - how hard can it be? ;0) Enjoy.....
What a great interview with a super interesting guy👍
Great interview. Challenge Allen to make a square four RE Interceptor
Imagine he had the money and backing, I reckon this dude could build contraption to take us to the moon and back, absolute genius this guy is.
For those wanting to go to the Barber Vintage Museum, it's located at 6030 Barber Motorsports Parkway, Leeds, Alabama 35094. If Allen goes, please let it be known as I live only a couple hours from there and would definitely go to listen to him. Actually the wife and I are going this week as it's a fascinating place to go.
TMF, good point Allan makes about battery trickle chargers. My bike had been in back yard under a cover for four month, not been touched and not connected to a trickle charger. I got the battery charger ready plugged an extension lead in to the mains then went out and took the cover off the bike. Went back inside for bike key to unlock the saddle to get at the battery, thought I'd just try the electric starter, even though I really expected the battery to not have enough power.Ignition on dash goes through start up sequence, I gave a push on the starter button and the bike started just as normal! I had not connected the charger. I let the bike run until it showed a number of degrees on the temp gauge, stopped it and waited a few minutes then started it again, instant start!!
So do you think these trickle chargers are just a fashion item or an essential for every motor cycle?
I don't think they're essential unless you're running a wired in tracker which sap your battery power (don't ask me how I know!)....
When a battery is new it holds the charge fairly well so as long as it gets regular charge from running a good distance it will stay in good condition. As a battery ages the power level drops off and it never reaches full charge so it has less reserve, due to sulfates building up on the plates. This can create a situation which leads to internal leakage of power which then accelerates the deterioration of the battery.
Keeping a battery topped up is the best way to make it last longer and keep it reliable.
Obviously this is a simplified explanation and there are other factors that can cause a battery to degrade such as temperature but the main thing to remember is it needs to be fully charged at all times to remain healthy.
Congratulations TMF, the editing on this video is brilliant, the content was very entertaining. My wife and I really enjoyed your double act. You may find it hard to beat this video. You have peaked. Have I mentioned I liked the video. 😃
You liked it then?
Yea i did. To be blunt, I have been working flat out during all of this rubbish, so haven't got lots of time to watch a long RUclips video. It would have to be something that would grip/entertain me. TMF honestly it was brilliant 🏆well done.
Excellent interview, cracking fella.
Thanks Andy.👍
You’re welcome!
Allen Millyard is the ultimate (motorcycle design) problem solver! If it was easy, everyone could do it. Believe me, it isn't!
I believe you!
A pity you didn’t ask Allen more about the RE Interceptor when he was saying modern engines designed by computer had little scope for changes. As I understand it the Interceptor has sufficient metal to outbore to a 750 cc. This might have been of interest to you also.
Brilliant video with Allen thanks Andy for io a very entertaining video.
Glad you enjoyed it
So Allen when you make the 3lt bike will that be the mini millyard?
Andy great video, Allen has an amazing mind nothing seems to much trouble pure genius.👍🏍
Patience of a monk
Absolute GOLD!!
Great Interview !! Would love to see you do a long in-depth interview with Austin Vince
Yeah I did wonder about tapping Austin up for a chat.....haven't seen him for a while, would be good to catch up...leave it with me...
When Andy Met Allen... sounds like the title of a cheesy Hollywood romcom 😹
That was the intention....
Well done brilliant work. Great respect 👍👍🤗
Thank you - glad you enjoyed it!
Gutted that my question wasn't asked!
Apologies Nikos! Next time!!
Never mind mate, at least we got to hear the essentially the same questions asked a number of times. Frustrating for us, yes, but at least we got to witness how Allen remains polite when it’s obvious good his interviewer is at editing his list of questions.
The very close similarities between at least three questions which were asked by about two people, means we lost appropriately six questions.
I’m sure Andy pays a lot closer attention when he’s flying an aircraft. 😜😎
@@G58 yupp, I reckon the first six Patron questions were overlooked. Pity to waste such a good opportunity with Allen.
Allen Millyard IS A GOD!!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
How cool would it be to have Dr. Millard for a shop or motorcycle mechanics class?
The master class!
Internal combustion engines put about 1/3 of their energy potential out of the exhaust hence the interest in turbos and compounding devices.
Then there is about another 1/3 wasted through heat. I think various attempts and recovering wasted head have been tried, but they've either not been reliable or economic.
Roughly an engine makes about 10hp/litre per 1k rpm. Any kind of forced induction can increase engine capacity in the above calculation by itself for every bar of boost. Higher reving engines seem to make slightly higher figures than I've quoted above as inertia in the gas flows gives a forced induction effect.
A 100 cc engine would give about 1hp per 1k rpm so to get 10 hp would require 10k rpm. Some sort of turbo could add about 30% to this and so would make about 13hp at 10k revs. Recovering the heat from the cooling system could add up to another 30% so we would be looking at about 16hp for every 10k revs.
So to make up the difference we would need about 62,500 rpm. Potentially this could be lowered by over boosting the engine. Running the engine with 10 bars of boost would make it the equivalent of a 1litre engine so it would only need to pull 6-10k rpm depending on the efficiency of the heat recovery from the cooling system.
Steam engines did successfully recover heat and energy from their exhaust system by using an additional cylinder fed from the primary cylinder.
Theoretically it's possible but in reality it would probably be more cost effective to just pay for the additional fuel required for more power.
I've heard that Allen has a RE Himalayan. Would love to see what he has done to that if it's true.
Not to my knowledge....
Thanks Andy, yet again a fantastic video. Are you getting slimmer or is it my new phone ? 😆
Glad you noticed!
1.3 litre 4 cylinder RE interceptor, I'd love to see that.
A slight correction regarding Allen Millyard's comments about specific fuel efficiency in petrol engines. While it is true many internal combustion engines in the past have hovered around 30-32% conversion of potential energy to fly wheel kinetic energy, recent advances in the past 10 years have seen racing engines now approaching 46% in some circumstances, and this is before energy harvesting. In Formula One for example, with Kinetic Energy harvesting some of the engines are now approaching 60% potential to kinetic fuel efficiency.
In fairness, motor racing is a super niche arm of combustion engine technology, but something which can't be denied is the recent ability for energy to be harvested and regenerated into an engine's drivetrain. This suggests the internal combustion engine in a normal passenger vehicle will probably continue to improve for a fair while yet.