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Kawasaki KDX200A engine repairs - Episode 1

Allen Millyard

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Welcome to episode 1 of my Kawasaki KDX200A engine repairs, I restored this bike 16 years ago and I have noticed recently that it has started to smoke quite a lot and decided to remove the engine strip it down to investigate what's wrong. I suspect the crank seals but find out it a lot more than a pair of seals causing the problem.
Thanks for watching I hope you find it interesting
regards
Allen Millyard

20 Comments

@grenvillephillips6998 3 years ago

I really appreciate how Allen takes care to set up the camera at every stage, to ensure everything is clear.

@MM_in_Havasu 3 years ago

Your methodical disassembly of each engine you work on helps all of us to learn how to do so ourselves. Thank you so much!
Looking forward to this and each episode of this series, Allen, and cheers to you & yours!

@jimkendall500 3 years ago

No annoying music, no desperate pleading to like and subscribe, just a genius at work happily barbecuing motorcycle parts. Oh, and a hedgehog update. Marvellous.

@richbrock9876 3 years ago

No corroded bolts, no stripped threads, no rounded heads, it’s a joy to work on something that hasn’t been butchered by someone who’s rough and ready or knows no better (I’m looking at you...yes you! The one who sold me my super blackbird). It’s a joy to watch someone work on bike like this too, well done and thanks for another great video

@enhancesoutheast5964 3 years ago

AM's film and edit skills improve each episode.. That compression test for seals is brilliant.. I swear watching this man working lowers my blood pressure..

@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524 3 years ago

Simplicity of an air-cooled two stroke single is a lovely thing. Your videos really are becoming short films. Love all the attention to secondary shots of walking about and garden/nature etc. Just lovely.

@carleddison7479 3 years ago

"Allen, there's a quicker, easier more efficient way of doing that job.", said absolutely no one, ever!! A joy to watch a master at work. Thank you for another brilliant tutorial.

@NOELTM 3 years ago

Allen Millyard takes the Iain Tyrrell approach to "listening" to an engine to another level! Fantastic 🙂

@28bikes53 3 years ago

As always, your calm and thoughtful narration, clear angles and the love and respect you have for your darling Tracey (and the animals) is such a pleasure to watch. You keep me motivated to work on my own projects in the garage and to maintain a positive attitude and perspective towards the challenges that come. Thank you!

@derekcomer4858 3 years ago

This made my day Allen , such a treat. Little KDX looks fun to ride ☺️

@garethjudd5840 3 years ago

My wife also makes me a nice cup of tea and a bowl of Moss. 😅

@baines93 3 years ago

Alan, your videos are both a tremendous inspiration and great therapy!

@hullygully1135 3 years ago

An absolute pleasure to watch, as always.

@Joerocket1979 3 years ago

Another grade A video Allen,I never miss one,and have watched most several times.always a treat,thanks.

@dj1encore 3 years ago

Allen does an outstanding job of going over all the details of the bikes we rode as kids while making it a very enjoyable experience.

@nickwhalley6753 3 years ago

Bloody love these videos. Home after a long shift. Cup of tea, Mr Kipling fruit pie and a Millyard video. Perfection.

@dirtbikedave9055 3 years ago

What a machine and also quite a fine KDX; 19 minutes have never passed so quickly.

@merc1onthewater 3 years ago

Great stuff Alan! I've just recently rebuilt an IT175, I'm keen to see your method for balancing the crank webs.. looking forward to the next episode! 👍