Honda ST1100 Pan European repairs - Starter Motor - Episode 3
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- Опубликовано: 3 янв 2023
- The red ST1100 is stripped and while I was waiting for replacement parts to arrive, especially the 2 brown big end bearing shells, there's not much more I can do regarding the engine assembly. I decided to have a look inside the starter motor and check for wear, the bronze bearings can dry out causing squeaks which is a problem I have on my green ST1100 and its easier to have a look now while the bike is in bits.
Tracey was out shopping so there is no baking this time, and the hedgehogs didn't visit so a pair of starlings were happy to step in.
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Allen Millyard 
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I’m amazed at the lack of rust on this bike. Our damp climate and salty roads give everything a very hard time.
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
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.🪄🎩
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.
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
NASA really needs to hire allen. with him in charge we would be at mars already. 🚴
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.
Never had a pan European had so much care and attention lavished upon it
I rebuilt my first engine in 1972, I never dreamed that I could watch others build on tv. I need to dream more, sir
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 study the work of Mr Millyard with objective purpose. He is probably the best motorcycle engineer alive.
Keep up the good work Alan.🏍️
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.
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.
For someone who does this for a living, this was really satisfying to watch! Thank you Allen.
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
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
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 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 🏴
Who strips the starter "just to be sure"... Mr M of course! Amazing.
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.
Lovely!
The tip on how to hold the brushes back was pure gold.
Thanks.
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 👍
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
Did this for a friend's Harley, frightening amount of torque when re-built, he was delighted - 'til it ate the sprag-clutch! : )
lol
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.
The trick with the wire to hold brushes back is a good one.
I’ll use it n my CX starter motor.
Allen is the best engineer on you tube.
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.
Always a privilege to watch the master at work. Thanks for showing us!
If that was me then that would be my whole winter project!! Wonderful to watch as always 👍
That was brilliant, Allen. A nice drop of electrickery 1.1 for dullards like me. I never knew ST1100 starter motors were so interesting!! 👍🏻
The trick with holding the brushes back for reinstalling is absolute gold!
thank you I hope it helps you out one day
You install confidence even where people fear to tread, Magic.
& 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!
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 🤔
Bonus episode, keep them coming sir👍👍
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
Yes. Electrical systems are where skill, knowledge, CARE, and L O V E are realllly needed for all components.
Two vids in a matter of days - you're spoiling us, Mr Millyard!!
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!! 😉
Allen should have merch, perhaps selling T-shirts emblazoned with ‘So I’m really pleased with that’….
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 :)
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.
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.
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 !!
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 😊
If you do a rebuild, (I replaced the plate and the brush set) one thing to note is the bearing at the drive end is not listed in the service manual. It does not have a part number and that means you have to measure ID/OD and depth and source it elsewhere. Not sure why Honda allowed a rebuild without listing a cheap and easy part.
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👍👍🌸🌸🌸
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.
Qualified and 40 years working as a mechanic I have loads of issues, ha well actually none your work is top notch.
For a mechanical bloke you do a good job filming, thank you.
Great trick there for retaining the brushes, I’d never thought of that.
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.
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 👍✌️
You are such a knowledgable Engineer Allen,thanks for the latest video.👍👍
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 🙈
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.
ALways a pleasure watching this men do work ! outstanding ! cheers from new york !!!!
Thanks Allen even simple tips and explanations go a long way
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 😂
I wish I had the crazy bikes you have built throw the years. I believe your one the best custom bike engine builder's I've ever seen..... keep the great work going and thanks for sharing your experience with us!!!
Thanks for the great tip about how to hold back the armature brush tensioners... Great stuff Allen Co'eee from Australian
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!
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
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
The plumage of those 2 starlings was just perfect.
Mesmerised by the rebuild of a starter motor. You just gave me a mental massage...thankyou!
I have a 1987 Kawasaki ZL1000 with only about 15k miles on it. Watching these videos makes me want to tear the entire bike down and make it like new again. I have the skills to disassemble everything, knowing all the tricks to putting it back together is another story. Having the time to do it would help also.
Love to Watch your finesse and precision . Love the trips to the kitchen😊. Thanks. Best regards from Barcelona
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
I like the little wires securing the brushes. If worked on loads of starters and always struggled reassembling
The thing is Allen, you always make things look so easy, yet if i tried to do this, it would surely go completely wrong 😂
Or is it equally a case of many suck air through their teeth and make things more complicated than they need to be? Most tasks that seem really difficult are much less so if a person applies themselves to the task willingly and with commitment
Milly is one of the later.
I'm liking the little wildlife clips too.
She’ll feel loads better after you giving her all that tlc 👍🏻
After watching this I think I will strip down my wife's VW T-Roc when she comes home from work.🙂
I’m sure your wife will be really pleased
@@AllenMillyard 🤔😵💫😵💫😵💫
I liked the trick with the wire to keep the brushes clear!
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.
Super job, now the starter will last another 20 years.
Your attention to detail is amazing love to tip to hold back the brushes
I'm inspired to check the starter on my Honda😄
Attention to detail is brilliant, always a learning curve to watch, steady and surely putting the jigsaw back together. Great work as usual
Proper job Allen, you will be riding it again in no time.
ok now you have two ST1100s so now it would be a great time to rebuild the Green ST1100 : ) to perfection
Another great video,looking forward to more on this ST 1100.
Nice trick with the metal wires to keep the brushes from popping out, funny I rebuilt a starter motor for a 1987 BMW K100RS recently, it was very similar, but with only 1 sets of 2 brushes.
Every video is like watching master class. Absolutely perfect. 🙂🏍🏍🏍
Just perfect, and the birds agree free lunch
Finished me tea. And i find your film.. Just perfect. Cheers Allen........... 🏁🏍️💨💨💨💨
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.
Now that is a component I have never taken apart, but I know how to do it now. (That was one well stocked bird table.)
Like tails from the river bank, but with spanners 👍👍💙
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.
Good job - nicely done
You are probably the only one that can keep me watching to the end, videos of something I´ve done countless of times myself.
Thank you. I always enjoy your videos. :)
Hi Allen. I’m loving this series of videos. Happy New Year to you and Tracey!
Allen you are the best, happy new year!
Just astonishing!
A ball point pen also works well between the commutator strips. The hardened ball flattens the burrs nicely.