I Bought a 80 yr old WW2 Bike, But will it make it Home?

[@BikesandBeards]

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[@ekko9397]

@BikesandBeards Look in the Lehigh Valley area. You'll find some serious gems! I've been looking in this area for 35 years for both interesting bikes and scooters. Hunterdon County NJ is also a great spot where rich people buy toys and never use them.

[@Chris-Brown-]

Do you deliver to Australia?

[@pewpewbbqs]

awesome

[@charlesmeyers7678]

About 90% sure my grandpa bought this bike from you

[@branstube2]

Craig definitely is a key asset to this channel. His energy is amazing and he is just entertaining to watch!

[@pfistor]

Yeah, Craig definitely adds a lot to the channel and gives it a good buddy comedy vibe. Hopefully Shawn doesn't fire him and then immediately have an awkward interview where he explains how successful the channel has been but that he'd rather do the stuff Craig does so he's out on his own. Like another channel did recently.

[@justauser]

@@pfistor yammie made the wrong choice

[@bibekjung7404]

Kaveeer Supreme God is Almighty

[@prleever]

This bike (42WLA70273) is actually one of the last war 45's, produced in late June ~ early July 1945. This type VII was intended for Russia, but it probably never made it there; after VJ-day all deliveries stopped, and even shipments on their way were called back and bikes were finished as civvy WL's and sold. This most probably is one of these refinished WLA's

[@Bigdaddykp]

The fact that Craig can just pull out a canvas bag of tools and fix a bike that’s almost 80 years old is so impressive to me.

[@BikingVikingHH]

It sounds cliché but the older some thing is, the fewer tools required to fix it, as there were simply fewer tools available LOL just a pair of pliers will fix something mechanical 100 years old, but I need a tool kit to put together an office chair made yesterday 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@slayerfam2]

Older things are easier to work on ..... Almost no electronic computerized bullshit ..... All mechanical .... This part moves that part that part moves this part ...

[@N013GS]

Wish I knew people like Bikes & Beards in San Antonio Texas, to help fix my Harley-Davidson Sportster that I ride from my chariot.

[@getoffmygrass6974]

Even my carb’d 2002 Twin Cam’s. With the tools I carry on the bikes alone, I could break down %90 of the bike ,so if it couldn’t be fixed on the side of the road, it needs a towing anyway. 7/16, 1/2, 9/16 , 5/8 🔧, 3/16, 1/4, 5/32, 3/8 hex and a couple of T’s, 25,27,41, %75 can be dismantled with these alone. Almost forgot, tie wraps and duct tape 😊

[@jimmcdevitt6084]

Fix a bike that’s not broken…..hmmmmm

[@kevinmarrett9532]

Honestly that period correct custom work is cool as heck. And rarrrrre to find. I’d be much more interested in seeing it preserved. Maybe buff and wax the paint and chrome and get the mechanicals a refresh and that’s it. Once that paint is gone it’s never coming back

[@tomrace3057]

Absolutely - it would a crime to modernise that. I'm guessing it's already been done, since the vid was posted 3 months ago

[@bigdeal6852]

Agree 100 %

[@jeff2235]

No kidding. It looks fine. Leave it alone.

[@NicholasWever]

@@jeff2235 it’s not your bike. No one cares.

[@msweat]

Craig has the most maniacal laugh in motorcycling.

[@BikesandBeards]

Yeah he does

[@Elmer__Fudd]

Like a mechanic spewing off the list of repairs like the devil reading a poem

[@ROT4RYfc3s]

idk why I read that as "mechanical laugh" instead of "maniacal" at first

[@TheHandsomeSweet]

Craig is THE BEST!!

[@cavemanvi]

Also he looks like the guy from wrench everydays brother

[@nimblebarrett1259]

Don't paint that beautiful thing red.

[@aFlockOfOrfans]

Love you guys, I grew up in pa and I've ride my whole life. I live in VA now but your videos cheer me up everytime I see one. I just had my bike stolen and while I've been trying to recover it your videos have helped keep my head up.

[@BikesandBeards]

That is awesome!

[@geraldgoodiii6993]

Someone stole your bike? They deserve to be hung by their thumbs. Taking a man’s bike is not as bad as taking a man’s wife (but if that can happen .. the wife and husband both can have some of the blame there ).. But the bike …. That’s only on the thief and he will get his in this world or the next PRAYERS YOURE IN THE WIND AGAIN ASAP !!!

[@wildlandkirk]

That is an beautiful bike for 80 years old. Freshen up the paint but don't take the chrome off, kind of what makes it look so awesome.

[@kurtfoulke5130]

🤦 it's been fully restored !!!

[@fishingwithlopez9061]

Craigs energy when he fixes a bike gets me so dam fired up🔥🔥💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼😁

[@jxramshop9658]

Never beena big fan of Harley, but those old school bikes are just cool looking.

[@Hank1371]

Yall's editing has been getting better and better with each video. I can see the effort put into your work. Good job guys

[@BikesandBeards]

thank you that means alot

[@waynebfr8953]

I was just thinking the same Great camera footage 👌🏻

[@alldayeveryday6464]

@@BikesandBeards

[@tyyyytttt]

I don't usually comment on videos, but I wanted to say that I LOVE where the content on this channel is going. It reminds me of grand tour/top gear type stuff: dramatic comedy mixed with review and just plain fun. Please keep making this kind of content!

[@dougvanvark1543]

This is by far my favorite KZbin channel, enjoy your engagement with Craig obviously a good friend. Stay well gentlemen...

[@BikesandBeards]

Wow, thank you!

[@paulcebek9506]

@@BikesandBeards check out my comment from the other day. Someone is trying to scam me saying I won an electric bike.

[@tyyyytttt]

Thank you for commenting about this! Trying to scam a lot of people

[@eastcoastbrushworks6327]

That 1942 Harley is in pristine condition. Any bike I've ever seen that old was shot! Patina all over. Faded paint. This one is a gem!

[@DannyDenton1972]

For an 80 year old bike she was clean !! What a find look forward to seeing her in a new outfit

[@kurtfoulke5130]

It's fully restored ! Can you not even follow this simple bullshit story ?

[@joe_preston]

Looks to be an early 2000's restoration

[@Mark-sd7fc]

@@joe_preston ya that’s a gorgeous bike

[@chuckratcliff235]

Kinda hard to believe,the tires look brand new.if this is real you found a jewel!

[@ryananderson8511]

You can’t change the color it’s the most beautiful bike I’ve ever seen in my entire life. It’s perfect the way it is don’t takeoff the chrome it’s beautiful.

[@i94yeh2p]

6:14 Everyone who's struggled working on something knows this feeling. It's pure joy when you know you're moving in the right direction, almost got it. :)

[@clarkbabin9799]

I was told by my neighbor when I was a child in the 70s . No worries if your points and condenser is bad. Go to a local hardware store pickup a kit for a Briggs & Stratton mower motor and your golden. These people worked on plenty of engines. And of course this was okay until manufacturers started putting in ecms. Craig was sounding giddy as a school girl. Kind of like Burt Reynolds used to laugh. That's a beautiful WLA. Would love to see HD do an icon version of it. From what I understand it was a 18.5 hp engine capable of stop speed of 70 mph.

[@drewwagner7985]

I love all the collaboration between channels. Even states apart you all figure outa way to make it work.

[@BikesandBeards]

its crazy what a green screen can do lol

[@jonalvarez8001]

Just started out on my first bike this season, got myself a lil 300cc sports bike to start out. I also live in PA (the Lehigh valley) and man I gotta say I’m lucky to live in such a beautiful place to ride, I could only imagine out west. Also so cool to see a huge motorcycle channel so close to home. Imagine your just goin to Walmart and you see these guys with a tent pitched at the back of the Walmart fixing an old bike in the rain 😂 I love it

[@jonalvarez8001]

Came back to check on this, still goin strong, on a 2015 FZ09 now 💪

[@everperez8538]

Craig is an amazing motorcycle mechanic. So much learned just by watching.

[@joeybobbie1]

I have also learned a Lot from watching Craig.👍👍

[@kenzistoen6668]

Yaaaaauaaaaaaay Craig! So happy Craig got to finish the ride! No offense against Sean. But so nice of Sean to let his mechanic and 'brains' of the operation to finish. I'd be so proud to be Craig. A bottle of M1 moto would be nice. Love ya guys!

[@RImotorcycles]

Shawn and Craig have such great video chemistry. Imagine how insane it would be if Shawn pulled a Yammie Noob w/ Craig out of the middle of nowhere haha.

[@lispyy26]

Man that would be heartbreaking, kinda turned me off watching yammie because I found videos with spite so much more engaging

[@bradmclaughlin9023]

Not the same without Spite. ☹️

[@timr4853]

I was thinking the same thing, then it occurred to me that Shawn’s character as a person would more likely give Craig that WLA before yammie noobing Craig.

[@kabj06]

@@bradmclaughlin9023 thankfully spite can carry on a video on his own, at least without going against maxrisk for most expensive insurance rate haha

[@Rettungssocke]

@@bradmclaughlin9023 Yeah Yammie alone is kinda cringe without spite... i dunno

[@iamflake-official]

Craig and Sean have such a chemistry on camera. Hope this partnership and friendship lasts forever so we can get more amazing videos like these.

[@hdvette64]

Next time you guy’s are on 895 check out blue mountain lakes. Just west of 183, they race bikes on the ice in the winter. It’s a great destination for bikes.

[@Josiah_Wright]

"That will clean the injectors." LOLOLOLOLOLOL You guys are so awesome. You always give me 20+ laughs every episode. Definitely the duck dynasty of the bike world!

[@JohnMcClain-p9t]

You make me dream of my youth! I was eighteen, home on leave, bought a 37 WL from a good friend. It'd been a side car with a reverse and I ended up riding it to Cherry point where I was stationed. It was stone cold reliable, easy to kick start and good on gas. The previous owner had done a great flame on black point job and molded the whole frame and tanks in. It'd do about seventy five or eighty flat out, and about fifty miles to the gallon at sixty. I was young and foolish and sold it while overseas. Wish I had it now. Thanks Craig!

[@tyquanjones3114]

That wla looks clean for its age

[@volvo09]

it's a beauty.

[@garyhouse4432]

@@MrRourk you can only change the front PRIMARY sprocket of which they made 20+ different sizes.

[@kurtfoulke5130]

@@MrRourk FYI the rear sprocket tooth # can not be changed

[@rodgers1127]

Been watching the channel for at least a year now. Knowing you live in pa I was waiting for a video where I could recognized the area you were in and this one finally did it. It’s so cool knowing you guys where in the area I live around. Keep up the great videos!

[@Pendragon501]

I love the color and chrome of that bike just the way it is.

[@craigoldsen1667]

Me, too....scalping all the goodies off of a classic rebuild like that one is sacrilege. If my old Heritage was a springer, they'd look like twins!

[@omnivore2220]

Oh man, I don't think it could look better than it does in this video. It has just the right colors and just the right amount of chrome.

[@davidbeaver39]

WOW, GREAT VIDEO GUYS. I FOUND MYSELF CHEERING ALONG WITH THE GUYS FIRST TIME THE WLA FIRED UP. JUST A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF HISTORY YOU HAVE THERE SEAN. CANT WAIT TO SEE WHEN YOU GUYS, WELL CRAIG HAS BOTH WLA BIKES UP AND RUNNING. THEN WITH BOTH THE OLD HARLEYS RUNNING ITS TIME FOR YOU GUYS TO RACE THEM. THESE OLD HARLEYS ARE SIMPLY AMAZING PIECE'S OF HISTORY. FANTASTIC VIDEO AND YOU EVEN ALMOST ROASTED YOUR NUTS FOR THE CAUSE. IM SINCERELY HOPING YOU ARE BACK TO SELLING BIKES FULL TIME AND MAKING FANTASTIC VIDEOS FOR US ALL TO ENJOY. YOUR VIDEOS ARE TRULY ENTERTAINING AND INFORMATIVE. PLEASE DON'T EVER QUIT DOING WHAT YOU ARE MEANT TO DO SEAN. THE INTERNET WOULD BE LOST AND BORING WITHOUT YOU GUYS. YOU AND YOUR CREW (MOSTLY CRAIG)HAHAHA, ARE ABSOLUTELY AWESOME. KEEP IT UP CAUSE WE NEED THE ENTERTAINMENT YOU PROVIDE. THANKS GUYS.

[@beardo52]

Rode a WL for a long time, it was super reliable, nothing stopped it. The A in WLA is for Army. so yours might have actually been issued. Have a great time with it!

[@albertoacosta6788]

We all need a Craig in our life

[@ofcefcipu]

how about trying to be a Craig?

[@craigoldsen1667]

That's what my wife says.👍

[@jacksands5767]

Robby Layton is a great guy from what I see. He is quick to jump in and help.

[@joekool4]

So now that you have two. After they're both restored I'm expecting some kind of road trip out of them. It would be awesome to see you go from Wheels Through Time back up to Lancaster.

[@BikesandBeards]

That would be cool!

[@FreeFinca]

👏🏻😎

[@kurtfoulke5130]

Why would they ride from WTT ? Oh that's right, that's where he would end up paying to have them reassembled 🤣

[@joekool4]

I mean a ride to WTT from Lancaster wiuld be cool too. Either way. A trip with Craig and Sean on two flatheads would be great.

[@joeybobbie1]

@@kurtfoulke5130 Man what is your problem?

[@wd4477]

Great job with the video editing guys. I love how excited Craig is to get the bike running.

[@bvailes775]

Lol, It's like Roadkill but with motorcycles.....Love it!!

[@TheGeekiestGuy]

I watch this channel because of Sean's awesomeness and Craig's maniacal laugh. Thanks for the entertainment, guys. I wish more folks were wholesome these days. 🤙🏽

[@linksgarage1985]

You guys freaking rock. Just some dudes having a blast, and making us laugh. Maybe one day, I’ll be this cool. 💪🏼

[@BikesandBeards]

you just might be this cool now

[@linksgarage1985]

@@BikesandBeards heck yea!!!!!

[@buddhastaxi666]

My first road bike in 1972 was a WLA Harley. They are indeed military vehicles. 90,000 produced. I bought mine in Western Australia. Australia was a major base involved in fighting Japan. There was an immense amount of war surplus around when I was a kid. Petrol motor Detroit Dozers. Chevy Trucks. We used them as cranes to move and load tree. It had maroon paint, chromed springer forks off a 1200 Sidecar unit, ride control and a bigger back tyre. Im still riding , 1900 Roadliner.

[@joeyholthusen6495]

My uncle Gene Holthusen from Viking mn has a very nice 1929 Harley. It's no joke. He took me for a ride on it 20 years ago, he keeps it in his garage. It's treated very good over the years

[@paul2466]

What a sweet sounding bike, great work guys

[@dannywilliams3516]

Beautiful bike Sean glad you made it home safe. You and Craig and the crew. Good luck with the future endeavors on this one. Personally I like Chrome but you're right there might be a little bit too much and that kind of takes away from the originality of the bike I'm sure. Wish the weather could have been a little bit nicer for you but hey it wasn't that bad looks like you didn't get rained on too much at least from what I could see in the video. You guys take care of be safe God bless.

[@garyhouse4432]

the wla is not original anyway . HD made 90,000 of these for the war all titled 1942. army models were olive drab, no chrome . black-out headlight,taillight, 18 inch wheels, air box/filter attached to the carb with a hose, 3 speed with reverse if it came with a sidecar. 26hp with aluminum heads , 6to1 compression ,21.5hp 4.75 compression.the 45 was made from 1929 thru 1973 making it the longest production run for hd.i have lovingly owned 2 trikes for 33 years i' had many other hd's none as much fun as these,they are a labor of love if you use them, daily tappet adjustments if you ride hard 4-500 miles a day and thats a long day.gentlemen enjoy this machine ....

[@jameswalker8381]

😆Don't you just love it when growing men laugh like little girls fixing and making something go with what you have on hand just golden makes me smile to. good channel keep the good work up.

[@kongswethai3964]

nice, i like when u do these old bikes, greetings from a Bearded Swedish biker

[@williammullensarge]

Just found your channel and I'm amazed at the two world war II bikes that you have acquired! They sure don't make them like they used to. You now have a viewer for life!

[@royparry9262]

It will be a sad day when you’re no longer making this entertaining and awesome content…so don’t stop any time soon! Keep up the great work! You guys rock!

[@kurtfoulke5130]

Please stop, you are doing much more harm to the antique motorcycle enthusiast than good

[@drifterboyy93]

Its pretty much just you and MrBallen for channels that I actually come back to regularly to watch for genuine enjoyment!

[@bigdeal6852]

I would of kept that bike just like it was ! Clean it up a little bit more...but left it just like the period it was in. 👍

[@bmike3808]

I literally live under 1 mile from we’re you guys stop when Justin’s Ktm said I don’t wanna go anymore lol at 17:20 . Man I wish I would’ve seen you guys pass by with that iconic 80 yr old peace of art

[@houseofbadgers9380]

Craig's great, it's really nice of him to have you on his channel shaun! 😂

[@barryaronson9697]

I'm guessing the not-the-throttle twist grip is for manual spark advance. At idle the spark advance is 4 degrees or so BTDC. As the RPMs increase, the spark advance has to be increased to around 14 degrees BTDC (old, low RPM engines). So, as you roll on the throttle, you also have to roll on the spark advance in a synchronized fashion. Cars had the same deal, but the control was a lever on the steering column. Eventually, this was handled automatically. At first, this was done with a pair of weights with springs that flew out as the RPMs increased causing the plate the points were mounted on to rotate and thus increase the spark advance. Now it is done electronically.

[@pede8889]

I never knew that. How mechanically amazing.

[@raymondharris6599]

When Craig laughs, you can't help but to laugh with him. "IT'S JUST THAT INFECTIOUS...😂🤣😂😁👍🏽"

[@jeffreystacy867]

Oh, I love that motorcycle. Cant wait to see it finished

[@samsquanchchronicles]

Man, I'd love a wla! Still hoping I can find one close by to fiddle with. Beautiful bike and beautiful scenery even if it is at a Walmart lol. Btw Craig is definitely motorcycle macgyver!

[@Left_it]

I grew up around panheads, knuckleheads, choppers, bobbers, all sorts of old Harleys from the 1940s and 50s. They are something else

[@icyhotfox1762]

I think it's so funny seeing the montage timelapse of him riding on the bike

[@stevemacdaddy9909]

Robby Layton and his guys are awesome and do a great job. Ive been watching his channel for awhile. He did Ed's golden nugget for Matt's offroad recovery and many more.

[@Crossfirepyro2]

Nice looking bike for 80 years old it looks like it was well taken care of

[@BikesandBeards]

it looks better when wet, still needs some love

[@kurtfoulke5130]

🤦

[@SMKreitzer1968]

Awesome bike Sean! Craig, love the excitement when you first fired it up! Nice to see you get some seat time too. Can't wait to see Robbie's Magic on the bike!

[@dummatube]

Why don’t you have a proper tool chest and bench in that huge trailer?

[@JeremyL007]

Wow absolutely a beautiful bike. Amazing find.

[@Wheres-Wolfie]

Love your show! I didn't know you were a thing until a few weeks ago! I'm recovering from complications from surgery on some broken bones and can't currently walk. I love that you put the Bible verse in each episode! I hope I get better so I can help restore my stepfathers 1975 Honda cb125s. Those bikes are so much fun to ride if you know what I mean! God bless and thank you both very much!

[@BikesandBeards]

heal quickly my friend

[@Wheres-Wolfie]

@@BikesandBeards Thanks brother! God bless!

[@keithhampton9700]

45 is Harleys version of a tractor motor.Great for sidecar duty!

[@_Umbrael_]

11:52 "Where was it coming from?" *Points at engine* "That general area." Very helpful.

[@RolandtheThompsonGunner]

Wow, you guys are really thoughtful, Roadkill never put a tarp down.

[@BikesandBeards]

to be honest it was more for us to not get wet. sorry to burst your bubble

[@Wootangtw]

Man …. I love that old 45 flathead… I’d love to have one… I guess I can just keep watching you guys until I can get one… awesome video.. thanks guys…

[@sat20387]

You don't deserve that bike It's beautiful the way it is

[@The_Bearded_Mechanic]

Don’t tell me what I don’t deserve

[@sat20387]

@@The_Bearded_Mechanic you don't

[@davegriffin9083]

I've never cleaned the fuel injectors on my old bikes. And they would probably run better if I did. thanks. Guys, I always learn something new from your videos.

[@BikingVikingHH]

You can tell everyone on this team is honest, genuine people just by how awkward that little bit of “acting” was with Robbie LOL Theater is for sociopaths 😉

[@kurtfoulke5130]

Just like Orange County Chopper 🙄

[@StardustADV]

I really love the way it looks, to me that blue and white are perfect and I would ride it around the world looking just like that.

[@eroseberry74]

When does Bike and Beards get the pleasure of losing to Wheels Through Time in the race?

[@BikesandBeards]

Bikes and Beards doesnt lose unless we throw the race on purpose

[@jimwortham8634]

Wow thanks for posting guys Craig one of the best things on KZbin

[@tomcleghorn4005]

The world needs more Craig! And what a beautiful bike

[@joelackey8205]

You are a brave soul for taking to the highway on what I assume are ancient tires.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Oh no!!!! The bike looks perfect in its present colors! Don't ruin it by changing it. No offense to Robbie, he's the best!

[@donaldashburn7313]

For a 40-year-old motorcycle doggies is that a sweet scooter there boy ooh doggies now that's a motorcycle down from Tucson Arizona

[@piperwarrior2005]

Love this video! Been riding for almost 50 years and great to hear your experiences in a positive way!

[@astro61362]

Beautiful bike! I can't believe you got this running. And, I really can't believe you rode it home!

[@rcdesmond]

I was gonna let it go when you mentioned "Driving" the bike, But when you called that seat ugly !!

[@pauldaniels2609]

Craig is the freakin man! Team Craig! Craig for President Beaches!!!

[@joeszucs2190]

OMG she's MAGNIFICENT . BEST BIKE YOU HAVE EVER GOTTEN

[@Macness1989]

Love it! I started watching your KZbin after my father gifted me a Harley! I am saving money up for the shipping down to Florida and am super excited to ride this big ol'bike. old Harley Davidsons are so freaking cool!

[@bryanrb21]

I love the sitting position and handlebar placement on the old bikes. It's such a badass bike. I would love to attempt to ride one! 💯👍👍🔥🔥

[@joshuathebeau2564]

Are there more videos on this bike and your other wla? I watched all the videos in the playlist. I’m committed and excited to see the rest of the build

[@tomquinn607]

Cats Eye dash. Tombstone tail light. Iconic bike.

[@CLCIII]

The key to that Verse in James is "Consider/Count It All Joy." If we don't do that in out trials and tribulations we will never be able to "Endure/Persevere" and find out what it means to be "Mature/Complete/Perfect" Not Lacking Anything". As Always, May God Bless you and yours!

[@G_MaxX]

Wow....! Another graet one. Love this channel.Keep it up Guys.....!!!

[@kjvbiblebelievertal7431]

For a bike that is 80yrs old, that bike looks and sounds amazing.

[@KRAVER_]

Great ride from JT thru 309 south to Allentown.

[@markschmalenberger8301]

I'd leave it just the way it is. That bike looks beautiful,it would be a sin to mess with it.

[@officialwildcardadventures]

I want that WLA so bad. Gorgeous. God Bless You guys Bikes and Beards.

[@shawnsmith3604]

Bringing this down to “the race of gentleman” in wildwood NJ next weekend and let Craig tear up the beach before you get it repainted? That would make some great content!!!

[@frenchenstein]

One of your best videos yet guys. A buddy of mine had a HOG 45, it was the coolest thing ever!

[@TR_Swan]

I love that Harley. And that one made it in the RAIN!. I'd leave it as is and ride it!

[@goodlife6942]

DUDE I wish I had a Matt as my teacher dude has crazy amount of knowledge from what i`ve seen on all his time popping in ur vids.

[@petermelnyk7664]

Man it's nice to see hills and mountains....I'm in crappy Florida...it's a flat sunny place for shady people.

[@trophy_husband]

Craig is a heck of a mechanic. Glad he's a part of the team!!