Bike and Beards JUNKYARD WLA Rebuild - Success or Find A New Motor?

[@BikesandBeards]

Challenge Accepted !

[@michaelvincent-it9ls]

You guys rock, seriously old school style with REAL passion for bikes .MUST VISIT YOU GUYS.💪💯

[@OSOFLHP]

What happened to it?

[@kurtfoulke5130]

​@@OSOFLHPlooks like one of the beards pussed-out 😂

[@aaronchaffee1024]

My wife and I are about to celebrate our 25 year wedding anniversary in August of this year. She asked me what I wanted to do for our anniversary. I told her I want to take the family to visit this museum and meet Matt. I can’t get enough of these videos. I love the stories, the history and the education they provide. Great stuff folks!

[@GoldenSim27]

i would love to see more mechanical videos like this one ,thats what i like , learning about the mechanic that makes these old bikes tick

[@chadlariviere8018]

I wish I could up-vote this comment 100 times.

[@Sutton822]

That motor is like a piece of jewellery, beautiful. Great build, great video.

[@JESUS-POTENTATE]

I especially like your video. Could be helpful to a lot of folks. Your dad would be proud

[@joemacdonald6213]

will never forget my visit to the museum a few years ago, as I walked into the entrance, your dad was walking out with another guy, and I could hear him describing some sort of old tool to the guy he was with..he was so excited about the tool, and he was saying..." man the thing is so cool, it just takes little bites at a time, like a little nibbler"....then as I walked into the main showroom...I was dumbstruck...just sort of stood there with my eyes wide and my mouth open, I could not believe the bikes I was seeing...names I never heard of, Traub, Elk...we are so grateful for you carrying forward Matt...from an old Marine, Semper Fi.

[@BikingVikingHH]

Serious question; did you enjoy fighting for Israel?

[@RobsLBL]

Semper Fi Brother!

[@marcmuke6378]

This guy is full of knowledge. Protect him at all costs

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

THIS GUY IS ! a big noting so much junk talk ! and not even true !

[@markeiler9753]

Boy I would have loved to have had your dad .

[@RainJoltik]

Been loving this channel after finding it through bikes and beards, now I'm tempted to book a holiday over that way from the UK and come visit sometime. Great vid keep them coming

[@steelwheels327]

Wow!! that motor is like a jewel!! Matt is so precise like a surgeon !!

[@Whacintosh]

I could listen to Matt talk about anything. He’s such a good speaker/storyteller.

[@EmDub215]

Very natural flow to his explanations. It’s a pretty cool watching an expert work.

[@williamhoeweler8259]

You were blessed with a father that could see the future and brother I absolutely love these videos ❤

[@tomeells6067]

Matt...I've been watching the progression of this bike/motor. You do amazing work on these old motors. We're very fortunate to have you.

[@hondaxr100x]

Seriously, some of the best and most informative videos I have ever watched are from this channel. Great work as always!

[@marshall4759]

A work of art by a true artist.

[@cooper68ns]

Just loved this one. Historic engine rebuild. Just fantastic. Thanks

[@cooper68ns]

Sorry can't help it this was the best video I have watched in a month. So well done . Thanks again. Great stuff.

[@chrisnixon1991]

Matt this WLA rebuild video is amazing i gotta give props to the camera man whoever he or she is because the camera person has the profession downpacked bringing the best angles,footage and more making these videos amazing.

[@anncannon1797]

This is the only channel I need!!!!!

[@digger8180]

Amazing, I could watch this all day. Well done Sir.

[@NYNCMIKE]

I think I could watch you build motors all day. Great great video.

[@craigstreetzel7743]

Glad to see you are still paying the bills and living the dream and keeping these parts to keep as many on the road as possible built with factory parts

[@cameronlawrence1254]

This was the coolest video on assembling a Harley Davidson engine that I’ve ever seen! Glued to the screen! Matt is a F’king genius!!

[@jamesbrown6235]

What a masterpiece!! Excellent work.

[@bruceburgess3580]

You are one of, if not the best at what you do my friend. I’ve never seen such quality work or explanations of each and every step of a motor assembly. I can’t wait to hear this old beast roar back to life.

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Thank you for the kind words, we're excited too!

[@davidweidner1675]

Great job Matt! You would have made your Dad proud!

[@docholiday41colt3]

Thank you, we just love everything there is about keeping the love for beauty's like that motor alive, the tube community should be blessed with have what you bring to the table, work is tough but sure as shit pays off, again think you for y'alls great values and videos 👍🇺🇲

[@huntergillespie9836]

This is what I like to see. I'd love to see more builds. Thanks for the history that you keep running. You're Dad would be proud...

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

I really like that piston pin clip installation tool. Nothing quite as frustrating as chasing those clips around the shop after it goes flying. Or worse, going fishing in the lower end of the engine!

[@t.s.racing]

Absolutely Tom, but you haven't lived until you have installed spiro-locks. In race engines we use double spiro-locks. Yes, Sir the first time you age 5 years haha ! Removing them is twice as bad. T.S. RACING

[@xXTECHxKNIGHTXx]

I love this assembly video! So freaking cool!

[@OffandOn13]

Amazing. Thank you so much. What a treat to get to follow this beautiful restoration! Matt is so calm, articulate and educational by nature it feels like I'm sneakpeeking a masterclass.

[@anthonysmalawipredators8794]

I could watch these videos all day long

[@daveproctor4675]

Fun build. When you blast aluminum with sand or glass beads it yields a rough surface. While this looks good, it doesn’t look original. The roughness also holds dirt, grease, and stains. After blasting spray with red Wheel Magic cleaner for alloys. It contains acid which will eat away the high peaks more than the flatter low spots. It ends up looking closer to a shiny as cast’ finish. Give it a try. Thanks. Someday I’ll make a road trip to the museum. Always loved your dad’s enthusiasm for the bikes.

[@mattwalksler]

Good suggestion. I like to put them in the parts cleaner and gently run with a brass/copper wire brush. Gives that same “glow” on original cast surface. Thanks for watching.

[@joezednick3197]

Yes, those guys are absolutely lucky you are in their corner buddy, great video! Of course you're from a whole different planet as far as knowledge too. I can't wait to see you blow them away in a race!!

[@daviddiven1640]

Not trying to be a comment hog but this is amazing. The amount of knowledge that you possess is incredible. I think your father would be very proud of you...

[@HDYaqui]

I’ve never worked or wrenched on a 45 before, this video was very informative! Thanks for sharing this assembly process!!! 👍🏽😉

[@JoeDplummer_]

It's great to see a guy with that passion for old bikes and carrying a big basket of knowledge. 👍🇺🇸❤

[@harleykicker]

Thanks for sharing your epic build!!

[@seanlowman6785]

Absolutely glued to this bikes journey. Your knowledge is amazing and respected. Great video.

[@jonniecrabb7272]

I love your energy and passion!

[@MostlyInteresting]

You are such a natural teacher. Can't wait to visit later in the summer. I hope you can talk Shawn into leaving this one on display for awhile this summer.

[@walker2837]

Amazing vid. All this documentation should give a big boost to the value of the bike.

[@jimgordon3468]

I love this. Bringing history back to life. Can't wait to hear it run. It's like music to my ears.

[@davidbeaver39]

OMG, I'M BLOWN AWAY!!!! THIS MAN IS A MECHANICAL GENIUS WITHOUT ARGUMENT. I FEEL THAT IF YOU BLINDFOLDED HIM HE COULD TEAR APART AND REASSEMBLE AN ENGINE PERFECTLY. FANTASTIC VIDEO AND THE EXPLAINING WAS SPOT ON. I REALLY LEARNED HOW THESE OLD ENGINES WORK AND JUST WHAT GOES INTO MAKING THEM RUN. PRICELESS INFORMATION FROM A MOTOR GURU. I CAN'T EVEN IMAGINE HAVING THE KNOWLEDGE THIS MAN HAS ABOUT TEARING DOWN AND REBUILDING MOTORS. MUST BE INCREDIBLE TO HAVE THAT LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE. THANKS FOR SHOWING US THE WAY YOU BUILD, OR REBUILD AN ENGINE. I LOVE THE FACT THIS GENIUS IS REBUILDING ENGINES THAT ARE SO OLD THAT THEY PREDATE THIS GURU BY DECADES, YET HE WORKS ON THESE ENGINES AS IF THEY WERE BRAND NEW TECHNOLOGY. ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE WORK AND GREAT INSTRUCTIONS. THANKS FOR A GREAT WATCH.

[@SierraThunder]

This is why I urged Shaun & Craig to come to you about the bike when they asked for help from the viewers, I don't know who else may have told them as well, but I'm pleased to see that they listened. Watching this particular video takes me back to the late 1970's & a deal that I made with a guy out of Costa Rica for a half seatrain load of flatties both big twin & 45's plus boxes of spares, (12 bikes all told), all complete bikes, for a whopping $1,200.00 at the time. And then sitting at my dining room table slowly going through one engine/tranny after another to see what needed to be repaired, rebuilt, or restored. I kept them all for several years until prices began going up like a rocket & then slowly sold a number of them off. I still have a couple in storage that I may soon put up for sale as I'm not getting any younger.

[@jimstretch6109]

So satisfying listening to an expert. Reminds me of George Yarocki of 101 Scout fame. RIP. George brought owners into his shop to help with the rebuilds. An awesome experience.

[@cornovii3012]

love it when 2 of my favourite channels work together like this, and then throw the glove down for a race as a bonus, looking forward to watching that one :)

[@michaelpascual2731]

I have one word for you, Awesome job , ok two words 👌 😊 I hope to come out and see the museum sometime soon love what you do and can't wait to visit. Peace ✌

[@trail70brent]

This is such a great informative video 50 years from now people will be watching this video

[@donaldday1281]

I love the way you have everything laid out in a systematic manner. The mark if a knowledgeable competent technichian/ master mechanic!

[@jasonellis5877]

You need to make a rebuild video every week, that'd be my new Sunday arvo thing. Having a couple of beers while watching Matt build an American single, twin or four. Wish this was over here in Australia.

[@ricarquitectura4857]

Old engines are such works of art! And science, of course! And then, when you have someone as enthusiatic and knowledgeable about it as you, Matt, we become even more interested in these machines and learn to appreciate what went into building them and maintaining them. Fantastic job! @Wheels Through Time

[@genestatler2514]

Thanks a bunch Matt. It's like watching an artist paint a masterpiece seeing you, assemble that beautiful engine!!

[@riothibodeau5658]

I’m planning to be motorcycle mechanic at my construction retirement. I like & learn so much from you . Thanks a lot

[@hogdavidson489]

I am so amazed at what y’all do at WTT, I absolutely loved our visit last year and everyone was so nice and full of knowledge, it didn’t feel like a stuffy old museum, it felt like we were at your house and were welcomed with open arms, we will continue to support what y’all do and hopefully get to come back soon, thank you so much for all you do

[@rjoetting7594]

Great video, that's more than just a engine it's a work of art. Wheels of Time is on my bucket list of places to go to, but I'm waiting until I can get my 78 FLH Shriner back on the road to make the trip. (Not original modified, tanks,forks, fenders, ect) I have a 91 FXSTS that I could use but I really want to ride the Shovelhead. I really enjoyed watching your dad on TV and wish I could have met him, it's great to see you carry on his legacy.

[@craigpennington1251]

This is going to be awesome when it's finished. Outstanding work on every part. I think it looks better than factory when it was 1st produced. Can't wait to hear it run. Thanks guys for keeping history alive & running strong.

[@brianellison3525]

Been a follower of the channel since the beginning. Love it. Been doing old bike work all my life. Those other guys,? I had to block their channel a while ago. I'm planning on coming through there next summer. Hope to see the museum. Do people ever get to see the shop? That's what I love. The stuff all tore apart going back together . Thanks for the time, have fun.

[@jeffferguson899]

Great work Matt.

[@joebech9721]

You brought back a lot of great memories. I really enjoyed watching your talent. I just want to share a trick I used to do for the throttle body. Take a 4 inch 3/8 bolt, 2 washers and 1 nut. Add a "ball" of steel wool. Finer grit kinda like brilliant pad. Push the bolt thru the steel wool and squeeze with the hex nut. Now squeeze the ball into a cone shape. Place into a drill and polish the inside of the throttle body before reassembling. Always felt like the engine produced more power etc when polished Just sharing from ny Ps I am 65 , the Mrs 62 and we both still ride. 03 softail bored to 98, cam, baker 6 speed, bullet HD dash cam, etc etc etc. When I Crack the throttle and the bike pulls, I go to shift up and I realized I am already in 6th. She on the other hand is stock 04 sportster custom 1200. Stay safe

[@Pittsburghpilot]

I finally understand the amazement and wonder that people have when I show them the cockpit of the jet I fly. How does Matt have this amount skill and knowledge? Just WOW!

[@Fezzler61]

So much fun to watch! Thanks for taking the time to walk through this in such detail.

[@davidbeaver39]

My second time watching this video. My jaw is again on the floor. I'm beyond blown away by the knowledge you have Matt. How in the world do you sit down in front of a table with, so many parts and just start putting that engine together? I know you have been doing this for a long time, but just watching the assembly is mind blowing. Also, the amount of time it took you to assemble the engine was just a matter of minutes. When the bike is all put together and you guys race who is the winner? Since you have built both bikes racing then which ever bike wins Matt is the winner. I'm understanding the genius of your plan Matt. Hahaha, you win either way. Just a fantastic video. I still will never wrap my mind around how a human being, is able to do what you can, so effortlessly. Can't wait for the finished product video and seeing this awesome Harley rumbling down the road.

[@joehovanec1985]

Matt, what is that stuff you are using for assembly lube. I didn't see you using base gaskets. I'm assuming it was edited out. You have learned so much and have the passion for all of this. Best of luck to you and the museum. I'm in South Carolina and will probably get up to the museum one of these days. The world is lucky to have the museum and you to save and show these motorcycles.

[@mattwalksler]

23:05 you can see the gaskets. Probably put them on between cuts. Assembly lube I use is Schaeffers Moly EP oil treatment. Thanks for watching and hope to see you up this way sometime soon.

[@ka-bar5060]

Absolutely beautiful!!! I am so jealous of their find. Simple and durable.

[@Patriot-up2td]

Matt, your old man would be so proud! You are just such a surgeon when it comes to this. Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

[@jeffboudman9305]

This video is the best I’ve ever seen - informative and exciting at the same time. You are truly gifted.

[@wildwestexplorations8097]

Beautiful build thanks for sharing

[@sharplessguy]

I wish that I could have been there in person to watch Matt do his thing. Watching this video has been/is great, but being there, smelling the assembly lube and seeing all the parts go together is magical. I toured the Harley factory but this, this was much better in my view. Thanks for letting us look over your shoulder and explaining everything Matt.

[@brianmaninger2612]

I can’t wait to see you all race those bikes!! So much history with historical bikes glorious experience for sure!!

[@matthewjones5450]

its so awesome you are taking your dads work into the future your dad was lucky to have a son with the same passion as his thanks for the both of you for saving and make running bikes that would otherwise be behind glass as display only

[@TheWizardOfTheFens]

What a BRILLIANT video! Your skills and knowledge are unbelievable! Best of luck from England.

[@bdaddysneighborhood3178]

Outstanding video Matt! That Harley Flathead Racing 🏁 45 engine is a work of art brother...🤙🏾

[@RobsLBL]

Really appreciate you carrying on the spirit of the past, enjoy watching your videos

[@barryconway]

That was an absolute pleasure to watch. Thank you!

[@markdean1582]

I miss seeing Dale but Matt has taken the reigns like a champ!! Great job Matt, love the videos! Keep up the good work.

[@dukie1616]

What a lucky treat to have been able to see this fun historical engine build. Dude knows his profession!👏

[@sandsxgg]

Cant wait to see it run

[@infini1970]

This is that Man with money to spend project I wish I could do. I'm so impressed with your knowledge and wisdom from experience here.

[@JohnR783]

This is what I love on every video wheels through Time. Very educational and informative.

[@billmillar7234]

Great video.....love these classic bikes with the history coming alive..... looking forward to seeing you next month

[@adescon]

Love how you keep your workplace clean and under control. Watching a true professional - love it

[@HyllustheBarbarian]

Great video. Like watching masters of their craft.

[@jmc2567]

That sounded like a lot of end float in the crank I doubt it would wear from 12 to 18 thou when running it in,but you know what you are doing and of course a bit of oil will quieten it up.

[@mattwalksler]

.030 would be just fine, it’s a Harley 45 not a Ducati 😉

[@fonc7294]

Such a satisfying video to watch a master transform this engine back to new. Matt you are gifted fantastic.

[@stevegresty4181]

Matt, 1st time I get the chance to visit the USA, I'm coming to your museum loving your work. Regards Steve (UK)

[@JRD77VET]

Matt, Thanks for taking the time to explain and the "how to" when assembling. Although I may never rebuild one myself, I enjoyed "sponging" the info required.

[@perfecthockey2366]

Great cross-over with B and B, and now a race! I really enjoy this level of mechanic detail, wrenches and numbers and a little analog fudging to make it run...

[@geraldcharles1624]

That was the best video I've watched on KZbin, so informative and extremely interesting. The knowledge required to rebuild the Harley engine properly is extensive. Years of assembly experience will have that 45 running like new. Thanks Matt, really appreciate the effort and detailed explanation.

[@mcjok88]

Damn enjoyable to watch such an iconic engine being assembled with such expert confidence. Thank you.

[@mikeoc217]

I've ridden the newer HD's my whole life but I'm getting hooked on these old cruisers no doubt!! 👍🏻💯🇺🇸

[@tracykimball6919]

That was so cool. What a world of knowledge you have young man. They we’re lucky to find you. Thanks for sharing!

[@robertpirtle3638]

That just looks beautiful! Can’t wait to see it together and the race later

[@lesthiele4921]

That is a lot of outstanding work they have done on the engine, I must admit I like the look of the older Harleys, hope you are all keeping safe and well

[@Free_Wills]

It's so awesome to see how this engine design evolved over the next 75 years. Too cool

[@terrymckinch8587]

Awesome step by step, lots of old Harley tricks for those old bikes.

[@pastorbobncc365]

Always love stopping by the shop, have a blessed week my friend.

[@PhiddyPford]

I miss Dale. Matt is a chip off the block, Thanks for following your fathers passion and making it yours! Ride Hard to live!

[@JonV-r7q]

Matt, enjoyed the build. You make this look so easy. Thanks again.

[@jimmyfish5388]

You are a magician. Pass your knowledge on so it’s not lost. Fantastic job. Well done sir.

[@Wooley689]

What an exceptional video on the workings and parts of a 45.