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Title: Latest creation from Allen Millyard
Post by: gsxbarmy on Friday, 17 April 2020, 02:29 AM
Those of you who know of Allen Millyard and his mechanical genius will absolutely love this - Kawasaki Super 6, Just gorgeous.  :smitten: :smitten:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ_Hd2g1uTI
Title: Re: Latest creation from Allen Millyard
Post by: DP1400 on Friday, 17 April 2020, 05:17 AM
Yes, the mans a genius - anyone seen his Kawa (ex triple) specials? I`ve seen a couple of his bikes - not only are his engineering skills unbelievable, but the final finish is nothing less than awesome.
Title: Re: Latest creation from Allen Millyard
Post by: gsxbarmy on Friday, 17 April 2020, 07:54 AM
Quote from: DP1400 on Friday, 17 April  2020, 05:17 AM
Yes, the mans a genius - anyone seen his Kawa (ex triple) specials? I`ve seen a couple of his bikes - not only are his engineering skills unbelievable, but the final finish is nothing less than awesome.

Indeed saw a selection of his machines - including the Kawa triples (or should that be quadruples?) down at Prescott Hill climb. Some fantastic engineering, the man is a genius
Title: Re: Latest creation from Allen Millyard
Post by: grog on Friday, 17 April 2020, 08:19 AM
Brilliant bike, his work is unbelievable. Have also looked at his others. Yeah, hes pure genius.
Title: Re: Latest creation from Allen Millyard
Post by: Nic on Friday, 17 April 2020, 09:04 AM
Great note and paint.
Title: Re: Latest creation from Allen Millyard
Post by: steve porter on Friday, 17 April 2020, 10:25 AM
Wow
Title: Re: Latest creation from Allen Millyard
Post by: grog on Friday, 17 April 2020, 04:42 PM
Now, if only he decides to do same mod to a 14. 6 cylinder 2100cc. Imagine the sound with those Campbells 3 per side.
Title: Re: Latest creation from Allen Millyard
Post by: gsxbarmy on Friday, 17 April 2020, 06:04 PM
Quote from: grog on Friday, 17 April  2020, 04:42 PM
Now, if only he decides to do same mod to a 14. 6 cylinder 2100cc. Imagine the sound with those Campbells 3 per side.

Now that WOULD be something......!
Title: Re: Latest creation from Allen Millyard
Post by: Mick_J on Friday, 17 April 2020, 06:54 PM
Allen has been bored with the lockdown and has done a number of vids on his build of the super six.
And anyone in any doubt about how his bikes perform look at these vids from the states.

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Title: Re: Latest creation from Allen Millyard
Post by: Taniwha on Friday, 17 April 2020, 08:32 PM
Quote from: grog on Friday, 17 April  2020, 04:42 PM
Now, if only he decides to do same mod to a 14. 6 cylinder 2100cc. Imagine the sound with those Campbells 3 per side.

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Title: Re: Latest creation from Allen Millyard
Post by: lawrie on Saturday, 18 April 2020, 05:31 PM
That guy is an absolute genius, saw him at a show 20 years ago, here's a couple of his V8 Kawasaki's.

Genius isn't a big enough word in my book, but I can't think of a greater word.
Title: Re: Latest creation from Allen Millyard
Post by: grog on Saturday, 18 April 2020, 05:48 PM
Maybe Magician Lawrie. Hes just incredible with what he does. Ive spent hours watching his builds. He just seems to do it all so easily, impossible stuff i mean. That V8 1600, just the best.
Title: Re: Latest creation from Allen Millyard
Post by: gsxbarmy on Saturday, 18 April 2020, 07:08 PM
Here's a few more photo's of his genius from when I was a Prescott Hill climb the other year. Superb! Love the V10 Viper engined machine!
Title: Re: Latest creation from Allen Millyard
Post by: Andre on Saturday, 18 April 2020, 08:56 PM
Great ingenious engines. Unfortunately he doesn't apply his mind to the suspensions and brakes.  :doh:
Title: Re: Latest creation from Allen Millyard
Post by: Hooli on Saturday, 18 April 2020, 09:24 PM
Quote from: gsxbarmy on Friday, 17 April  2020, 06:04 PM
Quote from: grog on Friday, 17 April  2020, 04:42 PM
Now, if only he decides to do same mod to a 14. 6 cylinder 2100cc. Imagine the sound with those Campbells 3 per side.

Now that WOULD be something......!

It'd sound crap like everything does with campbells.
Title: Re: Latest creation from Allen Millyard
Post by: Mick_J on Sunday, 19 April 2020, 01:08 AM
Quote from: Andre on Saturday, 18 April  2020, 08:56 PM
Great ingenious engines. Unfortunately he doesn't apply his mind to the suspensions and brakes.  :doh:

Agreed but the whole point of Allen's transformations are to make them look as if they were original "lost" factory prototypes, it's not done to increase performance, that's just a happy by-product.
Title: Re: Latest creation from Allen Millyard
Post by: Alan Moreton on Sunday, 19 April 2020, 04:19 AM
Quote from: mjgt on Sunday, 19 April  2020, 01:08 AM
Quote from: Andre on Saturday, 18 April  2020, 08:56 PM
Great ingenious engines. Unfortunately he doesn't apply his mind to the suspensions and brakes.  :doh:

Agreed but the whole point of Allen's transformations are to make them look as if they were original "lost" factory prototypes, it's not done to increase performance, that's just a happy by-product.

However, he is more than capable of making the rest of a bike too.  He  has made his own frames, fairings, brake drums etc when he deems it appropriate.  Have you seen his 6 cylinder Honda race bike replica?  Awesome! Hand made frame, engine alloy fuel tank, seat and fairing, exhausts etc. He also made his front brake double sided drum system.  I think he made the frame and cycle parts for his massive Aero engine V twin.  He's also a very nice chap to talk to.  I wish I had an ounce of his skills!

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