I Bought a $100k Motorcycle at Auction

[@KingJojoB]

If you didn’t come from tiktok raise your hand 🤚🏽

[@faqarahkf7548]

WTF is tiktok

[@DILLIGAS-GAMING]

I prefer not to be hacked ... so yeah 😂

[@cinarsinan]

what is tiktok?

[@crestsm6832]

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[@jamesgnarkill3112]

Tiktok is for losers😅

[@littleshopofelectrons4014]

I really had mixed feelings watching this video. I live about 20 miles from that museum (National Motorcycle Museum). I have visited it many times since it first opened. The local community really hated to see it go. The museum was the creation of the late John Parnham who founded J&P Cycles. Most of the bikes were from his personal collection. Some bikes were on loan from local owners. The museum survived for 20 years but unfortunately it was located in an out-of-the-way location in Anamosa, Iowa. His wife kept it going after John's death but it just didn't receive enough visitors to cover its operating expenses. If it had been located 30 miles south on Interstate 80 I believe it would have thrived and still be here. It was the finest motorcycle museum and had the most diverse collection that I have ever visited. Its collection has now been scattered everywhere. It will be missed.

[@JustMe-sb6zt]

I live about an hour and a half from there myself. When I heard about the auction my heart dropped. Its a sad situation for sure

[@cancertomato1798]

Thats unfortunate, I live about 90min away and I never knew about this place.

[@alexc9434]

I wonder why it closed. Is it because people didn’t visit so they didn’t have money?

[@littleshopofelectrons4014]

@@alexc9434 Not enough visitors.

[@david-468]

It sucks you can’t even keep what you own now, the government will take take take even after you’re dead

[@jimboalogo]

Touching the "do not touch" sign was a nice touch.

[@deadizbetter]

Touché

[@christ510]

I hope he untouched it lol.

[@Ajaxaxxess]

Were all touched you noticed

[@Drakonopia]

"Not the same Ferrari that makes cars that people ride through cornfields." Love the Whistlin Diesel Reference!!!😂💯

[@sooyster4033]

"Not the same Ferrari that makes cars that people drive through cornfields"

[@kritancreations6471]

Mock on WD nice

[@shivanand2259]

Cody reference 😂

[@larryyudin1895]

I saw that on the Urban Rescue Ranch channel. 😂

[@vipersvenom]

whistlin diesel

[@SKITEMAN]

Don't forget the rental van

[@SonsofParr]

Those knuckleheads have always sounded so unique! I'm stoked to see you get that thing up and running. I am super happy for you, Sean!

[@Wheres-Wolfie]

The bike you bought is about as cool as it gets! Congratulations, Sean !

[@michaelfraser5723]

As cool as it might be

[@crankydad.6769]

That's oil on the ground, not a BLACK SHADOW 🙂

[@MrGixxer1300r]

The bike he bought and had three people build.

[@sebg2086]

a would not pay 3000$ for that lol....look so bad

[@ROTV-DanLockhart]

This has got to be one of the best videos you've ever made, Sean. Congrats on the new (old) bike man!

[@velvirek]

It blows my mind that the museum of this scale couldn't keep on going or couldn't get any support from the government. It is a huge part of history in one place, and it's a huge shame...

[@LearningWithTitus]

Watching you at the auction I could feel your passion and enthusiasm for bikes. Im glad your blessed to pursue your passions an purpose. Congratulations man your awesome.

[@zeb51]

That absolutely sucks to hear about your destroyer. Really hope it’s not destroy(er)ed when you get it back!

[@jefftroublefield1539]

Prayers for Steve to have a quick recovery 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. Shelby, NC isn’t far from me, I would have loved to meet Steve, he’s so knowledgeable.

[@swervepoosay4180]

Seems like such a cool museum, sad to see they had to close their doors and sell everything.

[@davidnonya7359]

bidennomics did that

[@luke8329]

@@davidnonya7359 It don't matter what side of the bird you fly on , your only destination is degradation and zion.

[@chrisphoenix77]

​@@davidnonya7359Yeah, hard to compensate for an orange peel after the orange peel nuked the economy from 2017-2020

[@SchoolforHackers]

Trumpenomics did that.

[@DinDooIt]

@@SchoolforHackers Keep believing the proven liars and propagandist corporate/state media, you'll be just fine, promise.

[@keeganlamere2893]

Pretty cool to see you in Anamosa. I work right up the road at JP cycles, been watching for a little over a year now.

[@BikesandBeards]

That’s awesome

[@STMFC]

I want to hear more about the stolen drag bike. Completely forgot about it till you showed the other one.

[@duval4925]

me too now i'm intrigued

[@joshfletcher1801]

6:01 “Not the same ferrari people drive through corn fields” ol mr whistlendiesel

[@maxcorey8144]

Michael DelVal, a friend in the Navy, saw a newspaper ad for a motorcycle in boxes in an attic. An old lady's husband died and she was clearing out his stuff. Mike paid $50 and it was mostly complete.

[@BikesandBeards]

Wow

[@johnnunn8688]

What was the bike?

[@kickit59]

Wow the knuckle head is really cool! I think you made the right choice. I have been after a knuckle head for many years. An old boy that I used to work with has one. He is now in his late 70's and I am in my mid sixties. Anyhow I have been after that bike for years & years and he won't even talk about selling it. I still go bother him about it every once in a while. Maybe someday he will sell!

[@mdlipps]

That's my dream bike. Seriously, congratulations you've got a real piece of history right there.

[@jinz0]

love how the american auctioneers dont actually talk fast just make some weird noises and then the numbers LOL

[@FreeFinca]

Yes, auctions are back. Now all we need is Caleb and everything will be back to normal. Also, new camera dude is awesome.

[@tory295]

Come to the Vegas auction in November and take advantage of the comps.. Sorry about the BSA. Good to see the Knuckle panned out

[@hallinassets7505]

The little WD jab 😂😂

[@martinwheat2018]

So glad ur back and making the best motorcycle content on KZbin

[@rickburoker6720]

Where does your endless flow of money come from ??

[@SirTyrone]

Between his two channels and SRK cycles and whatever side quests he has… I think he’s comfortable.

[@Creek_gravel_garage]

Unfortunately 100k is not a ton of money these days

[@hefellump1]

Drugs?

[@hermanstaal]

"...that people drive through cornfields..." mmmm I wonder who that might be😂😂 6:07

[@zarakkhan5524]

Man you have brought back the passion I used to have for bikes, all those bikes looked awesome, and the bike you got was really magnificent. Love your videos

[@BikesandBeards]

I appreciate that!

[@Snorkel1205]

No wonder you've got so many viewers your delivery and overall commentary are brilliant. You're better than any pro who's been doing it for years.

[@hp7093]

Historically almost every auction purchase I have bought, I over paid. Occasionally get a deal but not very often. Especially with tools

[@plunder1956]

If you visit England you should visit the Sammy Miller Museum on the south coast. It's rather small and mostly British bikes, but all the bikes are unusual and some are unique - apart from a few, all of them are working bikes. Sammy himself is still around and working on the bikes - it's your kind of place.

[@anthonytilling3442]

Sammy is also one of the best Trials riders Britain ever produced!

[@Zimmack-qw5lf]

Saying 70k motocycle was 100k is crazy

[@henrikgrad865]

Great video as always! I don't have the energy to go through all comments, so I might be just repeating what someone already pointed out: There is indeed another road-legal 4-cylinder square engine bike, so the Ariel square four is not alone! Suzuki made the RG 500 Gamma in 1985 and 1986, to directly compete with the Yamaha RD 500 that came out at the same time - while the Yamaha had a V4 500, the Suzuki used the concept from their RR 500s, and made theirs a square four. I had the great pleasure of owning an RG 500 for a few years back then, and goodness what a bike it was!

[@pewpewbbqs]

Bless you Sean. You deserve all the success in this world and in the next. Peace be with you bro.

[@tylersecor4668]

I don’t even care about motorcycles, I just love watching people that are passionate about something. Great video!

[@AerialAcesRC13]

Ill get that email finally lol. I could a SWORN you passed a JESSE ROOKE build, that's wuda been one of my top bikes. Glad to see some knowledge spread here! What a walk through time and history! Awesome! Ps:didn't realize you rolled the wildfire man .. 😢

[@billybumthrobbin657]

the bearded mechanic is a better channel... I joke I love you both equally like a mother loves their favorite child. stay golden.

[@Tolbat]

bro - scented water is gross.

[@davidhodgson977]

That was a truly great video. Did I see a Honda SS50 sports moped in there?. I purchased one in 1975, put a 90cc head, pinton and bore, and gave a lot of motor cycles a run for there money Those were the days, now I am retired and I ride an electric bicycle, such is life.

[@life_behind_bars]

I live 30 miles from the museum. I was going to go to the auction, but I changed my mind because I new I would blow a ton of money. Now if I would have known you where going to be there, I would have showed up just to meet you. I went to that museum once a year to soak up all of the motorcycle greatness. I'm going to miss that place.

[@tophmcgoph9229]

4:05 I took this personally. I own a 2002 goldwing with 204k miles on it and it runs perfectly fine, yes I have replaced alot of parts (bearing, forks, seals, etc) but it fires up first time and runs as smooth as it did at 10k miles.

[@soullegend5]

Tldr: Says he bought a bike at an auction, turns out the bike he "bought" was actually not at the museum, then he opens a crate with a Harley Davidson knucklehead, there saved you 22 mins of bs

[@trainmaster0217]

Where in he hell do you get $100K for a motorcycle especially in that condition??

[@daveco1270]

Matt is going to love that one. Its really cool to see Sean getting into vintage bikes. The BSA would have been cool to have. The auction people and the museum screwed that up. Imagine if you were at the auction with a small budget (5 to 8 grand) hoping to get one bike. You bid on the BSA and win it... then you don't bid on anything else because you've spent most the money you brought to the auction. Then at the end when you go to get your bike you find out it's been given back to the owner. That would suck. I saw a pretty clean running BSA Lightening for 2500 on marketplace a few weeks back. That was a great deal. They're normally 5 or 6 grand.

[@Mikegastaldo]

This was a treat..i really enjoyed seeing all these classic bikes.. brought back alot of memories.. thanks for putting this one out.. great job 👍

[@xXReaver95Xx]

5:55 It is not the only square 4. Suzuki made the RG500 Gamma from 1984 to 1989. Wich was a streetlegal version of their Moto GP bike from that time. 500ccm square twostroke with about 95hp on 154kg (340lbs)

[@theslicer7545]

I owned one in the 90's and it was an absolute animal! The front wheel was too small and the powerband really only kicked in at 9K revs and then all hell would break loose :)

[@malootua2739]

There's a flathead like that rusting away in Nukualofa Tonga at a house by the Royal Tombs

[@6StringsOfSalvation]

Sean i envy you for getting this bike. Such an inconic piece of history. I hope and pray it runs. Long while back i said id never be able to afford another Harley myself at all and i was wrong sometimes doors open we dont expect . Awesome video can't wait to see more on this bike

[@wickdghost3639]

My buddy fu has that exact knucklehead. 37, red, all original, every part is from an original 37. Every wire, every hose, every line. Took him 2 years to get the parts. Was a barn find. And he has all the 7's. 37, 47, 57, and the 67 first year electric start. Loves his old hogs

[@fumanpoo4725]

I, too, am a Fu!

[@wickdghost3639]

@@fumanpoo4725 hahahaha I love it. He's a 70 year old man from avella pa. Great guy

[@TomsTinkeringandAdventures]

I’m glad I was able to visit that museum before they closed, sad days. The Road Dog bike was the highlight of my visit, I remember Cycle World magazine doing an article on it in the early 90’s.

[@Billthebaker420]

You want to build a steam power bike, without Craig? 🤣🤣🤣

[@automotivevillainy]

Great Video! We are the crazies that ended up with the 'Twingle' from this auction. LOL! We got it running and ride it like we are supposed to. I'm glad to see you put yours back on the road too.

[@YRR_J]

For headphone users in Win10: Settings -> Ease Of Access -> Audio -> Turn on mono audio It's nice to have a stereo soundtrack on a video for the added ambience and effect, but speech shouldn't be recorded in stereo if there is a risk/possibility for it to wander around much or stick to one side.

[@GritGrindGrow]

Maybe at the auction you can get a deal on some pants without holes in the butt lol

[@Leon-uj7pc]

Congrats on the bike. I think out of all the videos you have done, my favorite is the one with the Magician. Probably mostly because you kept saying "the Magician" and those sound effects. I am glad it is going good out in TN for you.

[@percytom9252]

Did you see that Ariel Square 4? Air-cooled but still cool. Only other Sq4 i know is the thanks-for-the-gas-cap-in-my-face Suzuki 500 Gamma 2-str.[@ 5 min.56seconds]. I am hyper-psychotic about cooling. I want a big radiator in front and kickass cooling of all six cyliders [z1300 Voyager(XIII)]. My brother: "oh, wow, the fairing is not connected to the handlebars!" BF: Oh wow, air shocks! Meawhile, my last bike was a GoldWing,-monster-fairing-on-board air -compressor-for-f&r shocks and pumping tires. Duh! it's got 6 cylinders! CBX [1047cc] and Laverda [748 & 906cc vs. 1286LCOOLED] only others!!!

[@gary5481]

The Suzuki RG500 2 stroke was a square 4, campaigned by Barry Sheene in the 70's.

[@russthebiker]

Its great that the motorcycles are going to new owners, where they will live again and be enjoyed,and you have purchased the ultimate Harley

[@johnm1008]

In today's upload a knucklehead buys a knucklehead

[@dalecronk4377]

Just wow!!!! Speechless!!! Great buy and good luck on the mad dog

[@awhoot1]

Also I’m here for what ever Sean does ! Mad man Sean 😂😂

[@JoeGoeMotorcycleAdventures]

Freakin awesome man! Congrats! Your videos are so entertaining. Keep up the great work.

[@turtle19dad]

I see you got my classic bike. Thanks Sean!!!! Anyhow. I love Wheels Through Time. Great work on great bikes.

[@mrkthmn]

No doubt a bunch of guys bought worthless bikes cause they were hyped up about them being “from a museum” but now they’re out in the wild and just normal bikes that no one wants, haha.

[@shawnwakeman6324]

(Pushes up my nerd glasses) another bike that has a square four engine is the Suzuki, RG 500 Gamma. I do not know of any other ones though. Another motorcycle to add to your list. 😂. Fun video. Thank you.

[@FeatheredDino]

25 years ago, Knuckleheads were just old junk bikes you'd buy for pennies on the dollar, and turn into a bobber or chopper. Now they're worth 150x more than they were. 😅

[@kurtfoulke5130]

They are still old junk bikes !

[@Odd_Gunner]

I love watching your videos always full of joy makes me happy

[@tennesseehighclass]

I have loved this channel since the beginning

[@BikesandBeards]

Thanks

[@LilaWright-g3w]

What a badass stunning machine! Can't wait to see more . "Not the same Ferrari that makes cars that people drive through cornfields".

[@brud54]

You really should share your finances. You did something right to be able to purchase a small fortune in bikes. I'm sure as many or more people would be more interested in how you come up with the cake to able to buy a seemingly endless amount of plus 100grand bikes.

[@cattlemanphotography]

I love that the content is back! And with a huge bang too. That bike is unreal…

[@mgs.915]

That whistlindiesel joke was too good…the car people drive through cornfields😂

[@mjordan812]

My first bike was a 1933 Harley VL. That I paid about $20 for. Wish I still had it.

[@ruger8412]

The whistlin diesel dig was spot on 💚

[@kdjaxx]

Finally a knucklehead I’m excited jealous and proud all at the same time 😂

[@aboywiththelens]

Can't wait to see you riding this bike! I was actually looking forward to seeing the BSA or any classic royal Enfield.All the best from India!

[@wearethree]

Gotta love a good old Corn Field Ferrari Story. Brings back the good days.

[@J1m03]

I don’t ride or even have much a desire to ever buy a bike but I watch youre videos cuz they are just entertaining

[@SureshSuri-ow5mt]

Can you pls unbox and explain about INDIAN STEED CHAINLESS BICYCLES

[@GG-ud1ib]

Hun, I need to teach you how to bid. One thing is to hang back, don't pull the trigger so fast. Early on a new item. Let others think they may get it chwap. This tends to make them, set a lower price in their mind. So hang back, look mildly interested... until you aren't, and are ready to make your move.thats when, if possible, make eye contact, and smile, wink, and win. Don't be hostike, just firm and fun. Part of an auction, is in the strategy. If you are agressive, many bidders, go into war mode, which just drives up the price. And a bit of cheeky, takes the other bidder minds out of aggressive mode, with you as the enemy, and turns you into someone that could be a friend. People tend to be more willing to let a friend have the item.

[@kennyh5083]

Boy they sure saw you coming!

[@sethmannie7745]

@bikesandbeards Sean, you should come out to Temecula Ca. And get a tour of “Moto-Doffo” Doffo Winery. Full of rare classic Motorcycles..

[@lovetricia]

For sure build a steam bike then you can have 2 bikes you spent over a 100k on. Unless your talking about half@$$ing it and just building some garbage just for one video then NM. Hell get an old air compressor fill it with water put a propane burner under it connect the back wheel and there you go.

[@BikesandBeards]

There we go

[@lawrencedavidson296]

Big fan ...my dream is to own a road king or softail...but I do own a sportster...my grandson who I have custody of takes all my money to support him

[@crmixman]

Sean - surprised to see you were in my neck of the woods! It's so sad to see the museum close. Between it and the J&P store just up the road, it was like a biker's paradise. Glad you were able to buy something interesting and I hope you get it running!

[@KipDingo]

Suzuki RG500 Gamma is a square four as well, think I've mentioned that to you on one of your older videos.

[@PopsPrize]

You made me watch all the way to the end to see an OP Knuckle like I already own. Lol. PS. It will run, mine did after sitting for 20+ years

[@ChrisDunnMaine_420]

I can't wait to see you get that knucklehead running I was so stoked and excited that you got it going to be a good series if you can get one going for that bike I want to see it from now to running and driving

[@bobbyBbaby8027]

The welbike was the military version. The one you showed in green paint is post war civilian version painted to look military. The welbike was a bit small and are worth a load more. Would love to see one on the show. I have 3 in bits on the garage of the post war brockhouse corgi

[@haroldbirge6881]

💥Freaking amazing🍀✌️

[@SchysCraftCo.]

😮 that's amazing. Congratulations. Hopefully you enjoy it and get great use out of it for many years to come my friend. Can't wait to see more updates an projects and many more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.

[@standbarrett755]

Congratulations Sir! Thanks for taking us with you!!

[@tristianjeeninga7043]

Wow! I was just at the National Motorcycle Museum in July. Super cool place to see, just sucks they closed. Can't wait for the next video Sean.

[@bigmactravels]

I was just there a couple weeks before the auction and would have loved to get some of the bikes there. Sad to see it go, but that was a great looking bike you got.

[@professional-z]

So you low balled 100 people to try and rip them off so you could buy a $100K bike. Perfect Christian.

[@BikesandBeards]

Who did I rip off ?

[@BikesandBeards]

You mean that nice gentleman that I gave full price and let him keep the bike ?

[@SydneyHc]

@@BikesandBeardshi I’m big fan can I have a free street bike?

[@moosestanggang]

Number 23 trending on all of KZbin 💪 good job bro!!

[@trackworker9826]

Here's an idea: instead of spending $100k on one bike, buy 100 classics and start a classic bike dealership. You will help a lot of people and give others a chance to own history.

[@conquergaming74]

Looking forward to see the next videos about this bike awesome to see you back !

[@snotrocket1142]

i legitimately got excited for you when i seen the knucklehead! i’m so happy you got it! cant wait to see it in action

[@Klassiccycles]

Buying from a museum is always a roll of the dice. Some are truly amazing. Others are a pig in a wig.

[@Kota82101]

I'm STOKED for you brother. That is a SWEET bike, I wish you the best of luck on getting it running 🙏❤️