Can We Revive This WWII Era Motorcycle?

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[@thetbird69]

Man I love your videos, people are too used to high octane drama from shows such as OCC so when you see videos like this just a couple dudes being wholesome and just enjoying do their bikes the way they like it makes for the perfect formula.

[@erad67]

I don't like high drama shows like OCC. People making or fixing something cool is good enough. World has enough stress without watching others be stressed out for entertainment.

[@aishayana4298]

Hi Matt, I enjoy watching you and Chris work together always, but when you were working together on Chris’s bike it was even more enjoyable. Please keep making Utube videos . They are awesome !

[@markkreuser4394]

The Most Significant American Motorcycle Program/Museum today with one of the Finest Collections with Complete Working Shop ,,,And everything Runs ! Your Father whould be Proud Your No#1 Brother!

[@winchester92stevebrook44]

When that Flathead started first kick it had me standing up and cheering, shows how much we get involved in watching your fabulous restorations. 😉

[@RattlerPerformanceWorks]

Matt you're continuing to make your old man proud , i'm looking forward to riding over the mountain to come see Yall again soon for the 2024 season ❤

[@rodcroan6304]

Chris, you are a lucky and blessed man to be able to learn from the knowledge that of the Wheels Through Time crew. God bless all.

[@johndryden3748]

Absolutely love love love your work and your style ❤

[@jimkraft9445]

Simply a beautiful machine. I had a 42 "45" when I was 14 in 1955. Mine had the big buddy seat on it. I rode it to a high school track meet 4 miles away, and asked a girl if she wanted to go for a ride. She hopped on and we took a short ride around town. We have been married for 63 years. Wish I had kept it. The foot clutch hand shift was unique. No power house, but a hoot to ride. Thanks for the memories.

[@JoeBilello1969]

I'm a gear-head who's been doing cars for 40-years, I've always loved motorcycles too, but never owned one or learned to tear them down, although I've always wanted to. I have ridden them and know how to ride, maybe not all that good but I've always wanted to restore one and this is the most informative channel for that, I really admire what you guys do, I'd love to hang out there for a few weeks, I'm sure I'd learn quite a bit to help me out, I'm already well versed in carburetors, electrical systems and mechanics, so I'd be well on my way 😊

[@bookofrevelation4924]

Perhaps start with owning a small Enduro, off and on road about 175 or 250 cc to start learning on. Just enough to license on road and have a RV sticker to ride off road, go places that a road bike and dirt bike can't independently travel. First bike I owned I got with a loan my grandmother was co-signer, it was a 1978 Yamaha 175 Enduro at age 15 that I planned to license at age 16 to ride on road. Learned rebuilding the cylinder often to increase power.

[@JoeBilello1969]

@@bookofrevelation4924 I've ridden big bikes, I'm 6' 4" 240lbs. One of my favorites is a 1980 Kawasaki KZ1000 LTD, a friend of mine bought one new, rode it to death and then totally restored it to an amazingly beautiful level, man it was stunning. He was an incredible rider and could wheelie that bike for blocks on New York City streets. I got to ride it after he restored it and had the chance to but it from him, boy was I an idiot for not doing that.

[@turboturtle9083]

You'll learn a lot just watching these videos.

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

It would be a good way for wtt to drum up money. If they do a "come hang with with for a week or two" program. If they did raffles to sell tickets for a chance to participate. I know I'm in the same boat as you. I'd love to spend a week or few with them boys to absorb some knowledge.

[@wsbill14224]

At our age stick to dirt bikes. Everyone I know who started riding after 30 or so ends up getting hurt.

[@markolszewski7600]

Man I was so happy to see a new video pop up!! Love you guys and the museum. Thanks for all the hard work!!

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Thank you for watching!

[@dooglesaerialphotography4118]

G'day from Australia 🇦🇺 guys , I gotta say , the knowledge you have around harley davidsons is phenomenal, I enjoy your videos so much , keep them coming , take care 😊

[@cseivard]

❤thanks for making my day. I was struggling, trying to figure out what to say in my bio.( I had a stroke.) this is a perfect distraction!

[@pmadjidi]

You guys are awesome! What a joy to work on these historic machines. It is really amazing to see how knowledgable you are.

[@johnnylightning1491]

What color would I want besides black, pretty much anything. It's a personal thing. Probably 50% of the Harleys on the road are black and chrome. In my case I fell in love with a burgundy and cream 2007 Ultra. Very, very pretty bike in my estimation. In my wife's eyes it's the prettiest motorcycle in the world, and no, I'm not going to argue with her. All that said, it's your bike do what you want to with it, and it is pretty, for a black bike.😄 Keep the good stuff coming guys.

[@bookofrevelation4924]

I go with Burgundy over Black also. Black shows curves/waves/dents and dust better. My CB 750 Custom was Burgundy and I covered the Black seat with a Cream colored artificial fur to keep it cool.

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Guys, I don't know what to say honestly. Congratulations on the new bike Chris, it's absolutely awesome, and I can't believe you chose that swan for your fender. I actually have the same thing only with red wings. It was my grandfather's back in the day, he had it on his simplicity garden tractor. As a kid I used to think he was so cool as he cut grass with the tractor and the chrome swan with red wings sitting proudly on the front part of the hood. Made me emotional to see you choose that man, and I had to go to my garage to check out my red wing swan I inherited from pap when he passed.... I just may indeed put my swan on the front fender of my 04 road king.

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Thanks for sharing and for watching!

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

👋👋👍👍👍🇺🇸⚓️🇺🇸 Good times With Great people

[@jeffchecchio5026]

Every inch of your shop is incredible. It must be unbelievably amazing to work in that environment every day. I wouldn't want to go home. Great video!!!

[@docholliday.]

Another great video guys, thanks! Glad you found your part and that cool ornament Chris.

[@pinstripingbybear.]

I honestly thought this was a old video, it's exciting to see what is coming for the future of this motorcycle hopefully you keep us updated on the rest of the bikes life. 🤘🇺🇸🤘🇺🇸💯🇺🇸🤘

[@jbradkilpatrick]

Great episode, as always! It was fun to watch Matt and Chris out and about at the swap meet too. I wouldn’t mind seeing some more content like that as well.

[@davelowell3008]

My first Harley ride was on my dad’s 57 Sportster XL. I was 14 at the time( I am 75 now) practicing how to ride in a Hay field for hours, still riding today. I also learned how to rebuild Pan Heads at that time by my dad. He would have loved your show.

[@TrainMaster04]

Evening gentlemen! Glad to see another survivor be given another breath of life. Please tell Mr. Andy, Camryn from Texas says hello!

[@user-zw7vs1dz3q]

From my years as army mechanic and the years before the Solidstate systems, we carried a match book in our pocket. the match book flap was .019 to 20 thousand of an inch. a very handy for roadside fix. happy travels William O'Donnell

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

magic hands fetteling the finest details ! LEGENDARY STUFF ! = thank you both .

[@josephcardelle5844]

I can’t wait for the spring here in MA so I can get my ‘40 UH back out flatheads forever

[@colinmiles9390]

Hi from Australia, you can’t beat old cars and bikes, easier to work on especially if you have parts to find. Great show.

[@burlowsurviorhills4584]

Cool to see old steel brought back to its glory and I will one day have a Harley legend machine are nothing at all. Ride it with pride man.

[@annafraley5388]

Well, THAT was Fun…!! ✅ Love the Swan 🦢 for the fender too. 🥳👏👍

[@andrewtiefry5990]

Keep the bikes rolling. I love seeing some of my favorite bikes especially the ul series

[@videobobdammit4818]

Finishing up a '46 UL of mine. Picked up a few tips in this vid. Thanks guys!

[@stevesalvage1089]

I can confirm 80 inch flathead super ride , so relaxing but plenty of torque, very reliable for an. Old bike , thanks for sharing Matt

[@-dirk-65]

I'm a old bagger & I got some reading to do. Thanks for lessons boys. Enter fat thumb here

[@TaylorHomeCare]

So happy to wake up to this. Was watching the 57 sporty then anniversary k model video. Love everything wtt. My go to on the KZbin.

[@MickOTooleroadglide]

That was fantastic, a day in the WTT workshop always is, the bike is a killer well build lads & run like a purring kitchen, a added bonus down to Daytona Beach bike meet, great purchase on the front fender ornament, cheers guy's👍

[@yankeeryder7430]

Just another great video showcasing not only the knowledge and passion of keeping history alive and running.... but also the personalities of Matt and Chris... i had the pleasure of meeting Matt a few years back and he spent about an hour with my buddy and i walking us around the museum after giving him some merch from New England Motorcycle Museum here in Ct... owned by Ken Kaplan Sr. what you see in the videos is exactly how Matt is in person. Matt you are one of a kind... huge shoutout to and your team/crew for keeping history alive and educating us along the way....👍

[@jamessoares516]

Keeps on getting better and better! I go on my flathead adventure tomorrow. Going to check out that 38 WLDR! Wish me luck.🍀

[@standinkler5356]

Great video. Love the banter and scattered jokes and clips, entertaining and informative. Love that old flathead. It's gorgeous in its simplicity.

[@random13627]

i love love love these old bikes for some reason no idea why but they scream to me. much love guys see y’all on the next one ☝️

[@dlucas527]

Chris is a wise man. Happy wife, happy life.

[@bigmountain7561]

What a Beautiful Bike. Last Time I was up at the shop Dad was around and I saw him at his desk. I love to see all the bling that they had back then it’s just really cool. Great Videos Thank You 🙏

[@steveshoemaker6347]

WOW what a fine Bike video.....Thanks a bunch Matt & Chris and the camera man 👍👍 Old F-4 2 Shoe🇺🇸

[@SilentAlchemy1333]

Like a great movie, chris found exactly what he wanted 😂

[@TheGraytOutdoors]

I truly envy you guys.. your knowledge is incredible and to get to do what you love is on the coolest model Harley’s ever made has got to be heaven on earth.. I live in Virginia and at some point, I’m coming to visit your incredible place..

[@willbarks..spraypaint..art.]

Awesome.as always guys

[@timothybrissette]

Have you ever done a video on restoring a servicar? I would like to see one completely restored.

[@grayfox9911]

Great video!! Great to see you guys again. It's been a long winter...😎

[@keithgreen9009]

Can't wait to see your fender ornament installed

[@rodmyers5691]

Really good! Glad to see this come together.

[@homertheconqueror2574]

Man this is one of your best vids right here just bikes and bros.

[@user-xu7qi8vs6x]

Chris That’s a beautiful bike I hope you are proud of it ❤ And Dale is passionate about it keep up the great work 😊

[@joeverywhere6927]

I most likely will never own one of these bas boys but I do enjoy watching you guys build them

[@rbr6852]

Beautiful bike!👍

[@user-KrackerJack]

Bike looks great , I had a '41 knuckle in black pretty much the same except for the bars . Had to sell it when my wife passed just before the prices blew up unfortunately. Use to go to Dayton back in the day too

[@TaylorHomeCare]

Love Chris on the videos. We want to see anything and everything wtt. Where else do you learn 164 parts in a pair of knuckle heads. This is free education lol

[@normberg1]

Great video! This is the type of content that I really enjoy watching. Keep it up!!!

[@glennstatham960]

I love how you guys (and KZbinr Pacific Mike) sit on the bike and kick it, none of that 'leg-swinging' garbage lol

[@leemckinney7178]

OMG, i am so jealous!! That all black bike with just a little chrome here and it looks great. I wished i could afford a bike like that. I guess i will have to keep on ridding my 09 fxdl. Personal note: my middle son printed me a hog for my front fender, not too big and not too small :) You gota have fun :) I am planning a trip to the museum when you guys reopen :)

[@coolspoonful]

An unexpected office space reference always makes my day 🍻

[@jademayer4995]

Real straight shooter with upper management written all over ya....Thanks Bob 😂

[@tomvain6242]

Hey Matt, I just wanted to tell you that I think you’re an absolutely amazing mechanic, but on top of that you’re an absolutely amazing historian. I learn so much from watching your videos. I know that you’re an extremely busy guy but you should consider opening up a school. I’m almost 50 and live in Philadelphia but I would be down there in a second to get the chance to learn from you. Thank you for the education in the videos and the entertainment.

[@user-gn7cm6db2d]

Living the dream you guys😍

[@pauly680]

Anywhere I can watch motorcycle content and get an office space reference is time well spent 😂

[@CaptainRon1913]

Congrats Chris. Well deserved jewel of a bike!

[@greghelms4458]

Great video Matt and Chris.

[@aserta]

7:37 here's what you can do to bring back your old OG points to OG spec. Step 1: buy Copper Tungsten rod. Then using a small jeweler's drill press, drill out the OG point in the points leaving the sheet metal clean and proper, devoid of the contacts. After that, you machine those points out of the rod, and press them in place using dies that match the OG pattern of the points (if they have a pattern). Old body, new points. And you can do this indefinitely. One rod will outfit your entire barn of horses. :) I would recommend getting a small jeweler's lathe for this, perfect for the job. Doesn't need to be fancy, you don't need to know much, just enough to make the un-pressed points. Personally, i skip the rod part because i use tin snips to split my points' body down the middle to the hole, discard the dead contacts and replace them with brand new ones from (a similarly operated on part) that fits the diameter, then just silver solder the split back and give it a little press love tap for good measure. I've rarer European points that are not as easily found, so that's how i get by.

[@davidbones8947]

Greetings from oregon brothers made my day Chris you are going to ride my Dream bike 80 flaty very cool i shoulda bought one when they were affordable im 71 still riding the two in my garage 1990 hertiage softail and a 06 bmw GS great bikes blessed to have them would sell them both for a flaty great vid love old iron!

[@TaylorHomeCare]

Sorry for all the comments lol. This is what gets me excited. Thank you all.

[@TaylorHomeCare]

Next year's giveaway bike is looking good. My guess is the blue one with the white parts on the engine is next year's. Oh do I hope.

[@inout3513]

RIP RAURY sprayers to his family and friends.... Rite mate restore the bike and please do a video of you on the bike when finished to put flowers on his head stone.... RESPECT LAD

[@williamburdine1118]

I'll just tell yah. I know nothing about these bikes. But I love your show. Awesome show, thank you. I've been working on old cars all my life. ....

[@toddclark332]

Dam that's a beautiful bike perfect guys Great job

[@user-cv3gb6lg5j]

I keep thinkin' 'bout my old '41 9N Ford tractor when I hear these bikes idle. Ya can hear everything move inside. It's exciting! Nice to see another oldie live again. Thanks for sharing!

[@garymacdonald2549]

Nice resto! The right amount of chrome (not too much). Love it! I noticed that your serial number is 42U1842. I have 42U1809. It came from a WW2 military base in Quebec. I rode it on the street for about ten years. I had it geared pretty tall, and it would lope along nicely at 80+ mph. So much torque! Now it's been built up into a Bonneville racer. We had it up to 127mph on gas about six years ago, and 137mph on nitrous four years ago. My brother had 42U1807 from the same military base. He blew it up down in Maryland about 45 years ago. The stock 74 cylinders were bored out .060" over the standard 80"size ...a total of .185". Paper thin! All it took was a hot afternoon and trying to keep up with a pack of modern bikes, and ka-boom! The rear piston stuck and the whole lower rear cylinder disintegrated. And of course the rear rod then took out the back of the cases. A sad day...

[@arthurcutaiar9994]

Yall kilt that damn motorcykle. 60 thou after 80 thou. What for 3 or 4 more hp

[@garymacdonald2549]

​@@arthurcutaiar9994My brother bought it already bored to .060" over 80" as a complete running bike. He never did anything to the engine himself. It ran great for a lot of years that way.

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Cool that the numbers are that close. Thanks for watching!

[@59jaguar]

Awesome bike Chris . Sounds great !

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Thanks!

[@thumpershd]

Enjoy your new bike Chris, it's awesome!

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Thanks!

[@pilbeam1uk]

That was great to have Chris featuring a lot more. He's a natural

[@atompunk5575]

The more i see these beautiful motorcycles the more I'm influenced to learn to ride and learn to dissemble learn motorcycles in general

[@straightpipec6099]

This is the definition of cool.

[@AdamPrue-de5tw]

Dale Must be Smiling.

[@coinneachmacghilleathain8587]

Beautiful motorcycles that shop.

[@davidwood1923]

Too Friggin Cool!... Safe Travels

[@tomeickhorst6787]

I fell in love with these old bikes when the movie Born To Ride came out with John Stamos. Then I quickly realized I’d never be able to afford one

[@anncannon1797]

Another great video if this were the only channel to watch I would still be Happy as can be to have it⚡⚡⚡👍😁🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@johnsumser9743]

That's a beautiful bike!

[@rearrangio]

You guys know your sh*t! The passion and commitment to these bikes is unmatched! Plus - the audio and video quality is better than most YT channels PERIOD. Props to your BTS crew.

[@kenthresh3350]

I have a 2007 Yamaha cruiser, so you guys probably don't think much of it. I have never been a Harley guy, but I have never seen these older bikes before. I like them. I love the passion you guys put into each bike you work on. I wish I could retire and ride by bike out there to N. C. from Ca. and see your museum.

[@SteveM109r]

I’ve only recently found this channel, and since then, I’ve been binge watching. I love the passion and enthusiasm that Matt has for literally everything. He really is like a kid at Christmas. It’s a pleasure to listen to him, and watch him work. Amazing work !

[@philp1072]

AMAZING WORK!!!

[@kingsoutdoors4379]

If it's the last thing I do, I'm gonna have a conversation with ya Bro... I will see wheels through time!! 💯

[@OmarDenarzi]

What a great guy Matt is, Really appreciate the continuous work and effort that you guys at WTT do putting up such videos ❤❤❤❤.

[@richardprado6345]

Love your guys show been down to the wheel through time museum a couple of times one time even got to speak with your grandfather. What a cool dude and your pops both really good men fun to talk with even with you one time and I’m telling you what you guys do a fantastic job on the show and it’s such a help to watch, the work you do on motorcycles I really love it keep it up fellas

[@eugenex.p.3430]

The olive black paint looks good.

[@BenSeigal]

Thanks for the video guys. Just got my provisional at the age of 72 in the UK and the Harley is on my bucket list. Love the way you love the machines, wish I loved my Misses the same way, no only joking. Your channel is the tops. Thanks again.❤

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

I really like that even though you dress your bike up, you dress them like they would have in the day. The bikes are just cool. No interdiction is needed . They just have the IT factor. Very cool. Thanks for taking us along 👍.

[@danmcelroy6584]

Nicely done!

[@bookofrevelation4924]

My theory why parts don't go back on easy is because the frame is fatigued and twisted under torque against the fasteners of the parts being removed, thus when fasteners are removed the frame twists slightly causing the fasteners' threaded holes or bracket holes to shift out of alignment.

[@cseivard]

Thanks for the trip! Always a blast!

[@scottgillingham9363]

That was awesome to see that beauty come to life. Matt is a magician.

[@hhansen3551]

Credit to the editing. Nice flow

[@joe_preston]

Chris and company looked good riding around the swapmeet and Daytona! The swan looks even better in person!

[@michaelteasdale2919]

I want one of these bikes in my lounge room…..they are art.

[@davidmurray9193]

That is one hell of a sweet Harley, I love it