The Truth about the JUNKYARD WLA rare Engine $$$$

[@BikesandBeards]

Go check out Matt’s channel and see more Matt kzbin.info

[@shekharmoona544]

My Dad told me some of these motorcycles were in Saint Lucia. Yes the Caribbean. The navy used the island for repainting ships. They also had a small base.

[@BikesandBeards]

@@shekharmoona544 that’s very interesting

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Thanks for stopping by! Excited to be a part of the project.

[@StanleyKubick1]

I can't believe this was the first time you were on the channel, you're such a fixture now

[@joeblincoe3122]

The amount of knowledge/confidence in this guy is downright inspiring. One of the coolest wrenchin’ videos I’ve ever watched

[@mrmalavey1098]

took the words straight from my mouth, didnt want this one to end

[@MostlyInteresting]

I immediately thought of these guys as where to go to. They have every interest in giving you the straight up info. They won't covet your parts. They have piles of them around them. They have a reputation to maintain. And seem to be all around good guys.

[@pjortmaszyna]

big beard big brains

[@fuzzyelm1]

But he is not in South Carolina he is in North Carolina! Big big difference

[@vincent6355]

WTT is the go to old Harley channel if you like that kind of thing check out Wheels through time is you haven't all ready

[@davepelfrey3958]

Absolutely loving this series. That dude is a wealth of knowledge. Keep it coming!

[@BikesandBeards]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@susdad]

@@BikesandBeards glad you enjoy your viewers support

[@freemanadv]

Imagine his dad... he was fascinating to just hear him speak. An absolute treasure! The legacy lives on though and so glad you made the trip!

[@brianwills4398]

@@freemanadv absolutely.. truly passionate. I miss him..

[@fuzzyelm1]

Please let everyone know that WIT is in Maggie Valley NORTH CAROLINA NOT South Carolina

[@OSOFLHP]

Matt is an expert, a wealth of knowledge, even he has people to learn from, the tear down, had me thinking you guys were in trouble, but collaboration with Matt will set you on the right track, this is certainly some interesting content.

[@BoutsFamily1]

Matt’s knowledge is beyond impressive. He regurgitated everything from his head like a true expert of his craft. I thoroughly enjoyed this episode

[@n0-one0]

Matt and Dale are some of the classiest people that I've ever met. I'm so glad that Matt shares the passion and knowledge that his father had for vintage American motorcycles.

[@bobjones8864]

It’s great when you can find a real expert that is willing to share his knowledge freely. Wonderful video guys.

[@slashdotism]

What getting more clear to me is that the original builder of this bike was clearly a gear head. You don't get an engine in that good condition sitting in such crummy environment for such a long time without everything being perfectly torqued and sealed. The builder and rider of this bike cared for it 100%

[@davedlpz]

Well played on that photo, sir... well played...Got me wiping my screen.

[@wphh7272]

@@davedlpz He got me too. But I read your comment before I tried to wipe it.

[@ambread1]

Over torqued a tad maybe

[@jefferyholland]

Gotta tell you, this might have been my most favorite episode ever on your channel. I have been a big fan of Dale and Matt for years and am always amazed at the knowledge they have collected about American built bikes. So happy you guys took the WLA there to have them help out on the build.

[@ajfeltr]

Glad to see Matt passing on the knowledge and helping you guys out. Wish Dale was around also, he will be missed.

[@christianmccollum1028]

What an amazing experience that must be having Dale's son Matt tear into your motor and explain what it is, what it isn't, and what things could be. Saying Matt knows his stuff is an understatement. Matt's father passed his knowledge on well and his legacy lives on with every bike and story told within the walls there. Thanks guys, thanks Matt and rest easy, Dale. Getting to visit Wheels Through Time Museum is a bucket list trip for me. ✌

[@MotoGoato]

The way Matt went "Ohhhhh thats coooool" when peering inside your engine was great ...... when you see an expert react like that you know you've got a winner on your hands 😁

[@BrouwerPower]

Oooohhhh They are HOT CAMS

[@dainjohnson3355]

He reminds me of my neighbor growing up, always had 5 motorcycles and a project of some kind

[@jessebianchi2631]

they figured that out when the first guy offered them a rebuilt engine in trade.

[@MotoGoato]

@@jessebianchi2631 thats just when they suspected it ...... the expert opinion officially confirmed it 😉

[@jessebianchi2631]

@@MotoGoato the first guy knew exactly what he was looking at. the immediate offer of a seemingly too good to be true swap was the kicker that set off alarm bells. matt just put a number on it. not denigrating matt in the least.

[@roberymcgoff1904]

Ok we can all relax now. You've got Matt involved. And your doing just what needs to be done. Won't be long you'll be looking for another one. This is how it starts. Harley fever.Good job guys. We're proud of ya.RMM

[@fuzzyelm1]

We can not relax ! These people think they are in South Carolina! How can you get that wrong if you drive there ? It’s in Maggie valley NORTH CAROLINA

[@petekosar8379]

@@fuzzyelm1 LoL, caught that too!

[@ChristopherGuilday]

Harley engines are crapola. Maybe these old engines and bikes are cool for the time, but it’s down right amazing how Harley continued with their piss poor design for so long. I mean present day Harley riders are literally upset at Harley for finally upgrading their tech to the modern day simply because “it doesn’t sound like a Harley anymore” jeeeeeezus.

[@peterbennett4948]

You went to the right guys at wheels through time. I can't wait for the outcome. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@michellericard4850]

It's really great that you guys are doing it right. Don't let the old bikes die

[@WoBlink1961]

I've never really been a Harley man, but this whole thing is totally rivetting! I could listen to Matt all day long - it's such a pleasure when you meet a guy like him, who has absolutely masses of knowledge and who isn't afraid to share it - but in a totally helpful and sincere way, ie to grow your understanding rather than to parade his own superiority.

[@fearsomename4517]

I've been into vintage bikes since '78. I knew Matt's late , great, dad, Dale. He told me I had the nicest Knucklehead on the judging field. My old '39 E model. I said it was a number job, I said the frame was brazed, and I said it was a fair offer. Matt confirmed it. Good luck Sean and Craig.

[@MustardEAD]

There is nothing I love more than listening to someone who is passionate about something they love.... this dude is one of those dudes

[@DEFKAST90s]

Ahhh guys I’m so stoked for you!! I cannot WAIT to see how this all ends up 🙌🏻 I’ve never clicked on a notification so quickly 😂

[@BikesandBeards]

You're the best!

[@craigcampbell2114]

@@BikesandBeards did you notice the username? Just asking.

[@dezman2003]

It's nice watching an enthusiast work. Being an expert is one thing but being both is a lot more engaging. Dude just grabs his tools, gets to work and loves every second of it.

[@drshazam8722]

I am so happy this motor ended up at Wheels Through Time. This is where this motor needed to be looked at and hopefully rebuilt

[@easycrider7453]

Wouldn't you love to work along side Matt, feel like I learned valuable info just from this clip. Been to WTT twice and met and talked to Dale both times, what a great guy he was. RIP.

[@motododo4626]

Man this is what I live and breathe! I could spend all day every day watching this guy rebuild and getting in on some of the old school rebuild action. I absolutely love this series man. I can't believe the insane engineering of the motors back than what an absolute beast.

[@lothre]

Thank you, Sean and Craig for letting us tag along on this awesome WLA adventure. I am not even a big Harley guy, but find that i am obsessing on this build a lot more than I ever imagined I would. Probably because of the story you are creating along side this bike since you bought it, rode it, and brought it home. Damn cool!!! So hyped for the next chapter!

[@yodab.at1746]

I was taught that polishing the rods added strength. The thought behind it was that a forging blemish would be the point of failure and polishing any blemishes out would lead to less potential points of failure.

[@MostlyInteresting]

This is true to a great degree. It gets more important as you push parts beyond their design limits.

[@bcd2107]

The same thing applies to easing/chamfering the sharp corners on a block.

[@G.Davis67]

Stress risers

[@krotchlickmeugh627]

Thats not true. Its for weight reduction and oiling. Its also just something old dudes did because they were bored and trying to get power anywhere they could. This engine is tiny. Its barely making 1/50th the power the modern stuff does.

[@bcd2107]

@@krotchlickmeugh627 It is true, and it's called a stress riser from the casting process.

[@upscaledabooch]

the dude is a walking, talking motorcycle genius.... I love to listen to his discussion... never get bored with that... I will absolutely need to visit his place when my travels take me near there!

[@lawrenceklein3524]

Years ago, I myself studied the brand extensively, but nothing like this guy has! He's a walking encyclopedia of All Things Harley! 👍

[@jstephenallington8431]

How great is it when you can walk in with a motor, watch as the mechanic tears it down (right in front of you) and get a running commentary on the tear down. All in the span of one day. Priceless. If I take my bike to the shop, I treat it like it's a little kid being left at school for the first time. There's tearful goodbyes, lingering embraces and solemn promises that we'll be back together as soon as possible. And then the dreaded wait.... Anywho, interesting series, I'll be watching this one very closely.

[@randall1959]

You guys went to the definitive expert in his field. He's more than a wrench turner. He's a historian when it comes to HD. You honestly could not have picked a better place to find out what you have.

[@thechroniclesofmaintenance4192]

Visited WTT in 2018. Spent a whole day there and it wasn't enough time. So much to see. Literally rows of bikes, engines, frames, etc, etc... What a great day.

[@dukie1616]

This dude is so cool! You can tell he loves what he does and honest to-boot. You guys are pretty lucky to be getting his help.

[@fishn365]

I know fishing. Barely anything about motorcycle engines, except what I learned when we had Rupps and dirt bikes back in the 70s&80s. But, this episode is probably one of the coolest things on YT. What a cool shop and incredible gift to have been welcomed in, for all of us.

[@daveco1270]

So glad you've got Matt rebuilding that engine. As soon as you bought that bike I was thinking you need to reach out to him. Great video, I didn't want it to end. Matt could do an entire series called "Let's See What You Got" where people bring him their vintage motorcycle parts to see what they have.

[@williamlauridsen6096]

Ok👍🏼

[@SchoolforHackers]

Thank you Dave and thank you Will!

[@gregkellow4723]

I'm so excited to see the rest of this series. I love Matt, his knowledge is invaluable. He was so lucky to have Dale for a father and mentor.

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Glad you guys went there. Probly couldn't have gone to a better mechanic and human being to help you guys with that awesome motor.

[@mariarebholz9825]

Matt is a super nice guy. I met him and his dad years ago and had a great time. I am sorry for his and our lose rest in peace.

[@johncimino8478]

Best episode in the series yet!

[@dundermiff2010]

You are very lucky to have access to someone who knows so much about these vintage bikes. I have a 1946 which hasn't run since late 70's. I really want to get it running but it's hard to know, where to start, what's salvageable, what's valuable, what's original, etc. There aren't many experts around to help. That first evaluation of the bike is so important.

[@EasyDoesitmoto]

I was a little worried when I seen that you guys were going to rebuild that old bike. Now that Matt from WTT is involved I know it’ll get done well, and done right

[@brucetomb6484]

I’m sure glad you took that flatbed to Mat, personally I love those old bikes. I wonder if there using a Linkard carb on a hi performance 45?

[@mikhail2400]

The Beards and Bikes guys are so knowledgeable about motors that its just widely accepted but then a guy like Matt just casually shows why they come to him. He just has a masters understanding of what hes working on and all the little variations which could be relevant. People like him amaze me. Its easy to see how much he loves what he does.

[@simoncantelo6902]

What an interesting and genuine guy Matt is, he needs his own channel! Great content.

[@BikesandBeards]

He has his own channel it’s wheel through time

[@adaptableadventurerider]

As someone who's learning to restore classic n Vintage Norton's from the 20's 40's n 60s I just wanna say absolutely loving this series of videos :) really brilliant to watch.

[@Kwhopperfan]

Not a Harley guy but love motorcycle history and the old American motorcycles, that museum looks like a worth while ride from here in PA.

[@bigblocklawyer]

I really enjoyed What's in the Barn, and this is a great continuation. It's cool to see Matt become the man, out of the shadow of his dad. Many of us have had dads who got deference because of their strong personality, experience and knowledge, and they started the business, so they ran the show. As time wears them down, they become more agreeable and patient, and the torch slowly gets passed. The best we can do is give our kids all the tools they need to thrive when we're gone. And Dale has certainly done that.

[@propheticpig868]

Wow, fascinating engine parts teardown and articulation by the shop owner. Fun to learn about the old Harley engines, and how they were designed to function. Thanks for the video.

[@richardgadoury8452]

Laying in bed listening to Matt pull this thing apart and his casual overall comments. Real nice to listen to someone hands on and does not get to excited.

[@Noxidsignorantia]

All I drive are motorcycles, cant drive a car nor do I want to. I loooooove being on 2 wheels and this series is tiggling me in all the right places. Keep it up its going to be so exciting seeing this project coming together.

[@BikesandBeards]

you must not have 4 kids

[@treeguyable]

Wish I had that level of ....un -neediness? Delivered flowers all day yesterday, car works great. Haul trees/logs and equipment yr round, have a small fleet of trucks. Wish I could do it all on my bikes😄.

[@Noxidsignorantia]

@@BikesandBeards a few saddle bags and a sidecar and your golden hahaha.

[@AriJordan]

You can't put a baby seat in a a side car.

[@bkdexter79]

You guys raised your "cool" factor a few points by having Matt on your channel. He is the Harley Guru for sure! I just met him last week while at the Museum in Maggie Valley!

[@joe_preston]

Matt is a great guy and rider I've always enjoyed riding against him at the field games in Davenport, and you'd never know what Dale had in that trailer!

[@RollingArtDesigns]

Dale and Matt Walksler are some of the coolest Harley-Davidson and motorcycle enthusiasts out there and they really know their stuff! I met them a several years ago when I took a tour of their "Wheels Through Time" museum and I had an awesome time!

[@nealsteik9408]

I'll admit to not being much of a HD fan but this (re)build has been uber cool.

[@ricarquitectura4857]

What a great episode! There are curious guys, there are professional guys, and then there are enthusiasts like Matt who are on another universe, way beyond anyone else´s capabilities. He loves what he does. It shows! Keep up the excellent work, Sean ! @Bikes and Beards

[@carlpatrick3408]

That man is a cool knowledgeable individual.

[@gphilipc2031]

Greatest MC/Automotive Museum I have ever visited. I met Dale who started a 100 yo bike for my cousin and I. Got the T shirt back in '05.

[@bullitt79]

You guys are definitely on the right track and producing fantastic content. This collaboration with WTT is the best possible choice you could have made...thank you.

[@Mutinycars]

I got my first dirt bike and rode from 5-14 years old then switched to quads till I was 23 and haven’t rode since I’m 29 now I started watching your videos this last month and have bought first a 250cc dirt bike got it running perfect and the next week bought two 1979&1980 Honda cx500 to restore into cafe racers. Thanks for the inspiration. I’m also a Christian and appreciate your videos being clean and the Bible verses you put in your videos mad respect to you for doing that. Keep up the good work your an awesome man and have a great crew! Craig is my boy he’s mechanical like me. Love all the bikes & beards crew all amazing men

[@zeb51]

Love you guys going somewhere like wheels through time. I live in Maggie and this place is what got me into motorcycles. You guys convinced me to finally buy my first one (2018 drz 400sm). You guys have been a true inspiration to me. Keep up all the amazing work and serving god in those things you do! ❤️❤️

[@JamesCouch777]

You went to the right place. Those dudes know their stuff.

[@frednurk8590]

Always great to see and hear someone who just knows their shit inside out. Good job guys.

[@DebtheReb1369]

Matt is the master! He knows everything about old motorcycles. Glad that you bought a nice motor. Happy riding

[@robertfazzio5180]

You and Craig would be the coolest people to hang out with. Seats subtle jokes are great too lol. Keep it up yall

[@travisbrown4631]

Matt seemed like a cool dude too

[@robertfazzio5180]

Obviously meant to say Sean not seats lol

[@KPT.PRODUCTIONS.]

You need this dude in this series, he’s so chilled and cool and knowledgeable

[@MoroMagrew]

This series is awesome, and such a fantastic evolution of your channel and content!

[@BikesandBeards]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ArrowTrajectory]

Most excellent video. Matt's easy-going way of sharing his never-ending knowledge was humbling. Really appreciate the scripture @14:53. Very, very cool.

[@bustinyanutz4195]

Dale Walksler was a legend in the bike world , he had such a wealth of knowledge when it came to motorcycles, he's truly missed, RIP brother

[@fuzzyelm1]

Yes and it upset me when they didn’t mention him although I saw the poster ! Another thing that bothered me was they didn’t even know what state they were in ! Maggie valley is in North Carolina not South Carolina

[@firesurfer]

I had to look it up to see if he was around still. I'm saddened to hear of his passing.

[@firesurfer]

@@fuzzyelm1 To be fair, they are deep into the mountains.

[@fuzzyelm1]

@@firesurfer they are not ! If you think that’s deep into the mountain then you would never find my house ! And it does not matter how deep you go into that mountain you will never find South Carolina

[@firesurfer]

@@fuzzyelm1 OY!

[@christophersmith0865]

I've watched sporadically for a year or so, but this series is the one that finally hooked me. Great find, couldn't have taken it to a better place. Can't wait for next week! 👏🏻

[@recoilrob324]

You guys are 'old school' bikers and I'm loving it! Back in the day everyone worked on their own machines and HAD to or they'd not stay rideable. When Honda was trying to expand the market in the '60's they introduced bikes to 'consumers' who bought, rode but couldn't work on them...much as we have today. Anyone at the mercy of a dealership mechanic isn't 'getting' what it meant to be a biker. I know people who love to ride but can't fix their own bikes...and I'm always encouraging them rather than taking the bike to another mechanic....invest in the tools and DIY! This Harley you have is a different animal and good on you for finding someone who knows the minutia and history to give you a hand. Harley's are their own breed of cat and there's lots of specialized knowledge that you need to have to do a good job on them. Will be interesting to see where you go with this build!

[@philipbowry9341]

Have had two WLA’s in my life and l knew every nut and bolt on them but you listen to Matt and you learn something every time.

[@jacksonhughes7426]

I’m loving this series, keep up the hard work!

[@kylepicks8624]

I could listen to Matt for hours! This guy is crazy knowledgeable.

[@1029zsz]

Talk about worth the drive. Being able to show differences between your engines parts against other examples off hand is amazing. Great content 👍

[@StevoHoppa]

This is my favorite video in this series so far! So cool to learn the history and uniqueness of the motor from an expert who is honest and appreciates what he’s working on!

[@thibni_]

Now THIS video, this is the video I was hoping to get to. That other older gentleman really could've gone much deeper into it and given you a greater detailed account like this guy. I'm SO happy they agreed to help you guys out for this video!!! It's a BLAST watching it!

[@eriksforestryvision8751]

That guy seemed so honest and down to earth. Hard to find these days, another great video guys! I'm excited to see and hear more about the build.

[@lesameyer4365]

We own a 1940 WLDR with same HOT setup,right down to the 39 experimental heads. Lightened flywheel and rods. Class C racer. Your going to love it. Congrats!

[@maxstone2566]

Wheels Through Time is the coolest bike museum in the world ! ... and Maggie Valley is gorgeous .. GREAT BIKE TRIP -- also check out Bills Old Bike Barn in Bloomsburg PA. .. you won't believe the stuff he has !

[@fitzstermoto]

That is absolutely awesome and fantastic news! I'm so happy for you guys and can't wait to see where the rest of this project goes! Kudos for sticking it out and seeing it through and best of luck, it's gonna be EPIC!!!

[@jimwilcox741]

I’m sure Dale is so proud looking down on Matt. Honoring his legacy and carrying on the vision for the Wheels Trough Time Museum. Matt’s knowledge is encyclopedic, very impressive. The Maggie Valley is such a beautiful place. Everyone should have this visit on their bucket list. Thanks for another great episode and for your offer to restore Ed’s Rokon from MORR. Another cool machine. God bless you guys.

[@followingflinn8311]

My only visit there was in 2008, and Dale was just rolling in from a big bike show on a 1905 ish leather belt drive motorcycle that he rode over 500 miles that day. He asked us for help to put it up on a display table, and told us to pick out a hat from the store. We had no idea who he was. Super nice guy. Great place to spend a day.

[@doug3805]

I have been to the Museum and it was awesome. This guy knows this stuff and he learned it from his Dad. It is worth your time to go there and see what they have done.

[@Bobanbobic]

Awesome knowledge this guy holds. But for me, the most amazing part about him, is his curiosity and and childing inspiration he have. Real cool guy and an inspiration. And that he without any discomfort or type of frustration just explains and goes through everything. Very cool

[@terrylstarks]

I agree with Mr. Pelfrey, I’m loving this series!!!!!! I was worried/sorry to see the bike sales go. It was fun!!!!! But you’ve got a hit on your hands now!!!! Thanks and keep safe!!!!

[@dannywilliams3516]

What an awesome rebuild video. One of the best I've ever seen. The world needs more guys like matt.

[@davidmcgahan5328]

So glad you took the motor to Matt he is definitely the one to give life to this bike. This is a awesome video thanks for the enjoyment !!! God bless you and all involved with this build.

[@ZionDaLion05]

Mannnn I no absolutely nothing about motorcycles except gas and oil but this right here had me wanting to know more. Can't wait for the next video 😎

[@professorvoluck9311]

The voiceovers, music, filming angles, experts,…this video fits the format of a Discovery Show. You guy’s going tv?

[@dwaynemurphy814]

Great to have someone that knows everything about old motors, can't wait to hear it come back to life again. Cool video.

[@Squirrel4361]

That's really cool! I haven't been this interested in a Harley build in a very long time. Good on you for not jumping at offers and staying the course, it looks like you have a fantastic story for your rebuild, and a special little engine. Wonderful.

[@fireman5775]

So awesome to see that you took the engine to Wheels through time! This is one of my favorite series of videos that you have done. Can't wait to see and hear the finished bike 👍🏼

[@johnhenke6475]

12:25. When I was in my teens I had a Honda 305 Super Hawk. On a rebuild I ground all the rough forging lines off of the rocker arms and really slicked them up. Before it floated valves just passed 9,000 RPM. After the polishing it could rev passed 10,000. Knocking off the dead weight worked!

[@BikesandBeards]

Dang that’s amazing

[@NVArt001]

I am definitely going to have to stop by that museum.

[@FederationHero]

This is a colab that i wasnt expecting and am so excited to see, you guys both are producing some of my favorite content on youtube. Keep it up. God Speed.

[@tommays56]

This is MUCH BETTER than Discovery Channel

[@pilbeam1uk]

Wow. I'm not sure who was more excited, you watching Matt or Matt striping down the motor. You went to the right guy and I hope that Dale was watching over all of you

[@thomasheer825]

This guy is interested in the bike and not trying to buy it. He has an outstanding knowledge background on these bikes, so you are doing the best you can do. Had a uncle that passed some years back, I am 68 myself, so you get the picture his knowledge base goes way back and he was a 45 Harley expert in southern Indiana. He would have drooled over this bike. He used to heckle me about my 72 Triumph all the time.

[@drunkredninja]

Extremely fascinating when you meet experts and historians like this guy.

[@USARAY1947]

In the late '60s I picked up a complete WR motor with tall fin aluminum heads. What impressed me was that the cams ran in caged ball bearings rather than brass bushings, like regular HDs.

[@stuartroyle1402]

great to see the enthusiasm and hear the knowlege these young guys have.hats off to em.

[@peterburke5174]

Thanks, guys, really interesting. Can't wait for the next installment.