HASN'T RUN IN 50 YEARS!!

[@Brieken90]

This was a fantastic 20 minutes of my day. Would love to see more like these

[@chopperhehehe]

I second your comment That was cool 👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦕😁🤞✌

[@johncannet2098]

4 kicks

[@cjoseph3578]

Pov

[@robertlyon2926]

Amen

[@johnjagodzinski9878]

Amen 🙏

[@letitrest4662]

I've been riding motorcycles for 46 years, but never a Harley Davidson. I appreciate a true machine, having been an aircraft mechanic for 32 years, and ten years of repairing cars, cycles, forklifts...... So great to see an old time machine like this one, fire up with minimal effort. You seem like, but on a smaller scale, an engineer on a steam locomotive. "Doting on" his machine, on a machine that requires "doting on" just to stay alive.. Great video. What a "journey threw time", and Dale you're the right curator to take it there.

[@chrisgaffney4276]

i feel like a kid again , hanging out with older guys in the garage. Man i miss those guys and that simpler time. thank you

[@faithbuilder1320]

I'll give this video a thumbs up just for the amazing sound the old Harley made.

[@GPR111]

Hello from UK, great to see an old machine brought back to life 👍

[@robertrohrs9195]

It's extremely satisfying to see those old machines brought back to life.

[@kmckinney0126]

That thing had such good care taken of it. It had never been dead.

[@troyschmidt7424]

Miss you DALE!!!!! Keep blessing your son with that same love and passion you had about bikes. Can’t stop watching you guys thank you

[@ronbuckner8179]

I haver to admit I 'm not sure why I stopped on this but I'm sure glad I did! What a gift.

[@antoniocovarrubias7831]

What a beauty that bike was taken cared of, that motor is music to my ears!

[@channel302]

It's crazy that a motorcycle from 80 years ago still looks so damn cool in 2021... Thanks for the video! I am waiting for my 41 EL to be delivered here in Tokyo! Cannot wait!

[@kermit8619]

Did you get it ?

[@СергейБаламут-э6м]

Он выглядит так, потому что за 80 лет на нём ездили дай бог 5 раз, и то он весь стучит и еле завёлся😂😂😂😂

[@irishhiker54]

It's a beautiful thing to see a man who loves his work. Clearly, Matt has forgotten more about old motorcycles than most of us will ever know. What a master mechanic. What a scholar.

[@steverollins4690]

This man's knowledge is so impressive. His father would be so proud. Very educational videos. Hope to make it to Maggie Valley someday.

[@privatepilot4064]

What an absolute wonderful song! So good to see!

[@old_shupshe]

That is one sweet bike. I'm glad they took some time to put it away proper, it saved one more great machine for the future.

[@tomspaur3789]

Wheels through time is one of my favorite channels. I stop by frequently to see what is happening and how you get it all done. Very informative and fun.

[@JamesSmith-ym3hc]

1967 seems like yesterday, guess I'm wrong about that. Fantastic bike and video, thanks for the memories.

[@paulsnyder3307]

I owned a 1939 EL back in the 80’s. Man .... that sound brings me back.... gives me goosebumps. Love your channel.

[@mikecordry1492]

Dale sold me my first Harley when he was in Il.He worked his ass off to get me financed, then sent us a calender with our picture on it, and a card on every anniversary. He was great. R I P Dale

[@YENALEDNHOJ]

The sound out of it is music to my ears!! 🥰 Thank you.

[@roadkinglobo]

Watching you start this 47 reminded me of when your Dad started up an old Thor when I was there in 2012! You’re definitely keeping Dale’s legacy alive. My hat off to you Sir! 👍

[@richc767]

I love watching you guys work. You have a huge passion for these machines. I hope you never lose it. I would love to find one of these old machines and bring it back to life.

[@juliancrooks3031]

That's why I love the vintage Harley's. They were made to be maintained by the owner for years.

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Amazing what mufflers do. As a kid inthe 80's, my best friend and neighbor's dad owned a 1945k knucklehead chopper. Original frame, suicide shift with a q-ball shifter, ape hangers, dark blue with naked lady airbrushed on the side of the tanks. It was beautiful. Probably my most favorite memory of childhood. Anyhow, my friend and I always knew when his dad was going to be home because we could hear his bike a out a mile out from the house. It was unmistakable. It gave us plenty of time to stop doing anything we were not suppose to be doing.

[@thinkandrepent3175]

What wonderful memories. Growing up in the 80's seems like a dream now. I know things weren't perfect but it was damn sure better.

[@martinstults9419]

@@thinkandrepent3175 the '80s. Ha ha! I grow up in the '50s. Okay, I really haven't grown up yet. I have just grown old. But you would have loved the '50s.

[@bradboustead1682]

Loud pipes save lives (of little mischievous kids) ? 😂

[@bigmikeh5827]

👍🤙😏

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

@@thinkandrepent3175 I absolutely agree.

[@wilfredsexton2823]

Had the pleasure of meeting you're Dad years ago cool man

[@vince4005]

Amazing to see you go thru the process of bringing her back to life! The best 22 minutes of my day! Great job Matt and Crew!!

[@fitzstermoto]

I couldn't agree more - that was absolutely fantastic!!! Thanks so much for sharing - that was very special to watch!

[@LELANDSONNEVILLE]

long time lifetime member that doesn't get tired of seeing old and new videos or m/c's

[@Aprojeep]

Awesome....great video and thank you for including us in this historic moment 😀

[@matchlessajsbsa2157]

Great video. I enjoyed watching that very much. All credit to the guys who laid it up originally and cared for it along the way.

[@justinkeller9187]

I love watching this channel! Always working on wonderful machines and the background has so much eye candy filling the shop. Thanks so much

[@cqcq374]

I keep watching this over and over. I can't get enough. Great video!

[@fearsomename4517]

It was music to my ears. I prefer the 61 over the 74. Thanks Matt you do a great job, I'm sure your dad would be proud.

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

That sound took me back to the late 40's, early 50's. My grandmother lived in a brick row house very near the street. There was a brick high school across the street. Also very near the street. Those Harleys came through in groups several times a day. The sound was glorious. Thanks for the time travel:)

[@rickeyvarga5432]

Wow Matt!!! How great must it feel to breathe life back into such an amazing piece of Americana after 50+ years!!! So exciting to watch, thanks for sharing with us all!!!

[@Glyder1959]

Wow that was fun! Amazing to watch that old iron come back to life. Great episode.

[@russnurse2b807]

Such a beautiful motorcycle!! The knucklehead is the coolest, best looking motor I've ever seen. The dirt's holding it together lol. Learned a lot too!

[@billjackson1534]

Thanks Matt you do a great job of continuing the tradition. Incredibly well presented and interesting.

[@danielseymour6726]

Thourrghly enjoyed this Matt , thanks for what you and everyone at the museum do.

[@mdixon8964]

Love old harley davidson, my grandpa bad one. It was my first ride on a motorcycle

[@billmillar7234]

Absolutely lovin' it......beautiful bike!!!....and sounds GREAT!!!..... brings my heart good feelings......looking forward to visit the museum!!!

[@mikeharris9986]

What a great article I'm 66 years old my riding days are gone not because of passion but arthritis got me I can't pull the clutch . Watching this takes me back to a better place & time my old garage friends working on our bikes shooting the breeze 😊

[@RevMishka]

Matt, You do your Dad proud! WTT is in great hands! Looking forward to coming back to see you all again! Happy New Year!

[@richardrosner8447]

That was awesome. Love seeing antiques light up after a 50+ year slumber. Great video, thanks!!!

[@jeffreylevin1266]

Man, you are really keeping your Dad’s vision alive. You are as amazing as he was! Good show 👍😎.

[@g1boy2]

Always gives you hope in life when a once upon a time machine is brought back to life before your eyes. Great knowledge and hands on experience needs to appreciated in these very delicate resurrection and much praise to you Sir and your crew!✊💪

[@jamieday6602]

That is amazing! Whoever end it did a great job putting it up for storage! How cool is that! War ara bike still going!

[@larrymikell1303]

The best place to look at vintage motorcycles

[@stewkeene]

I think I safely speak for all here when I say that we are all living vicariously through you while watching these cool videos. 😁👏🏻👏🏻

[@collombthierry7193]

That's just amazing ! Man ! You're not a mechanic !!! you are a magician ! I can feel the passion in you it's so inspiring !! You born to repair those motorbikes, and it's because of guys like you that those old bikes are still on the road today ! Thanks for your passion, for your knowledges and for giving a new life to those beautiful machines ! Greetings from Switzerland.

[@johnstewartmacintosh6241]

Excellent video. Very professional and well delivered. I’m impressed.

[@frlfda]

Wow, this is the first time I've ever called the number of kicks! Love the bike, on I love it. It's great to see these things getting brought back to life.

[@tony-ps4qw]

nicely done its a piece of American history! i would love just to ride it one time!

[@themotorhino1331]

I think we can all relate to when it's time to fire it up. You could feel Matt's excitement and everyone gathering to watch. What a feeling.

[@michaeltricarico8346]

that sounded perfect to ears and looks amazing great garage you have there your enthusiasm and knowledge about the bike made it all more enjoyable to watch

[@piironengarage8030]

It's always beatiful when a bike that sat for so long runs once again, it's even more beatiful when they even idle and rev up nicely!

[@sailorkane7489]

Awesome. A master continues the tradition. 3 kicks to start after 54 years...... loved the video.

[@mathiasrupp3266]

Absolutely loved this video. Please consider doing more like this. I would love to see you do comparison type videos where you talk about the evolution of various systems ie oil, brakes, suspension, fuel, spark, lighting, etc. Line the bikes up next to each other and walk us through the evolution of Harley's various systems.

[@benhancock1408]

Awesome work, fellers. Brings back tons of good memories. In the early 80s I bought a '45 FL basketcase. My first Harley. It was originally a police special but I restored it as a civilian model. Sadly I sold it. Sure do wish I still had it. !

[@The_Cruisers_Chronicles]

That is a gorgeous looking bike ! Older bikes always had a better style

[@voornaam3191]

Yes. The 18th century motorbikes were the best looking ones. And BC these twostroke racers were the main attraction in the Colosseum in Rome. Romans loved dirt track racing!

[@guidofischer3735]

So glad to see Matt taking on the legacy... How sweet the sound of this Knuckle Head! I had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with Dale a few years back during a visit at Wheels Through Times.

[@kevintaylor31]

Fantastic bike. If I owned that I'd keep it exactly as it is right now.

[@flintwolf2291]

Same here. I’d only ever gently clean enough to lubricate and maintain its integrity. What an incredible find.

[@rayobrien4274]

hi from the uk. loved the show dale was amazing loved his enthusiasm fantastic what a guy.

[@jimgordon3468]

Hey Matt, that bike sounds amazing. Can't wait to see you ride it.

[@ka-bar5060]

My God that Knuck sounded SOOO sweet when she came to life. What a beauty! It just goes to show how much quality craftsmanship and love was put into these "old bikes" when they were built. They might not be as "refined" as the new bikes, but they will last forever with just a little love.

[@ws678ta]

That was VERY entertaining as I am an avid enthusiast/rider. Keep them coming ! Great job!

[@1234567893832]

Ive always ridden Italian bikes but i love watching you guys , yours passion is awesome . Rodger UK

[@HarleyGeezer1954]

Wow! I love this. A Harley that hasn't run in over 50 years. Fired right up. That is why I love the brand.

[@christopherwyatt6064]

I live 10 minutes away from this museum, nice bikes in it, love to watch people come to Maggie valley again,when they shut down ghost town alot tourists went away, but there coming back again alot for this wheels threw time.

[@olamabambi4193]

The sound of this engine reminded me of a spitfire fighter plane idling on a run way ready for clearance to take off. Great video and great knowledge.

[@voornaam3191]

Yes, this is a boosted 12 cylinder in line engine. The famous Rolls Royce Merlin. In a motor bike? What?

[@podunkman2709]

I would rather compare it with russian agriculture plane.

[@davidwood1923]

Too Cool... So Nice that you are Carrying On the Legacy of Your Father. Thanks for Sharing

[@gpcbr1000]

Really cool seeing it come back to life.

[@johnnygadgets8111]

Brightened my day right up. Glorious.

[@lpd1snipe]

My dad had a '47 Knuckle when I was a kid. He had a speed-e-shift on it along with a Vard front end. He always taught me to flush out oil tanks with kerosene as it's a lot safer than gasoline. But I don't run a museum, so what do I know LOL. Great video thank you.

[@northerniltree]

Kerosene is the way to go. Gas is too dangerous.

[@MarcS4R]

Thank you for sharing these fantastic videos. Always a pleasure watching them, specially in these times.

[@t.s.racing]

Dad would be proud, but don't forget to polarize the generator too.

[@ryanengle8919]

This is info i may want to borrow! What does this mean?

[@davidthomspson9771]

There is no polarizing a 3 brush system

[@gerdalois4169]

I don´t usually watch posts that last 20 minutes, but you can`t swift off on what you have shown... great, great Job. Wish you all the best and hope you have time to motorcycling in peace and quiet... Greetings from Hamburg, Germany

[@maximumoverdrive2132]

That was extremely enjoyable to watch 👍

[@stevenedwards4470]

Beautiful . I like how his glasses came down the second it ran . Hit the road.

[@marshallyoung3834]

Awesome video. I'd like to see more like this.

[@bowfrog]

Terrific to watch with my Grandson. Keep the videos coming!

[@balerjohnson3099]

I remember my dad taking me to the "Honda" shop when I was a kid often because we were a motorcycle riding family . Me and my brothers rode motocross and the old man had a Yamaha 650. In the very early 70s we went to the Honda shop and the owner asked my dad to the back of the shop to show him something he got on trade and I went with him to look . The owner showed us two Harleys that a guy " traded in " on a new Honda and those 2 Harleys were either both original knuckles or panheads..I dont remember because at the time I didnt know the difference but they sure looked a lot like this one . There was a time when old Harleys were cheap. Can you imagine trading in 2 old Harleys and some cash on a new Honda ? Wow !

[@Spaceman_Spiff_74]

blows my mind

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

Dial the situation in today is that for little money you can buy a big Harley for less than what you can pay for for a new little Honda imagine that

[@johnw3638]

Fantastic video. You show the proper way to bring an old machine to life after sitting for an eternity. So nice to see an old Knuck that hasn't been chopped and hacked up. I'm still saying to myself "what a find!!"

[@NYNCMIKE]

You made it look easy, the previous caretakers of that bike, are to be commended for the job they did.

[@johnmcclain3887]

That was an awesome experience, I'm sure. I'd have liked to have been there, thanks for sharing this.

[@mattwilkins1080]

Awesome. Do y’all ever used a little mixed gas when starting bikes that have sat for a long time?

[@craigcazenavette3739]

I like to use Marvel Mistery

[@dustinhedin]

No

[@quagmiredavis4117]

@@craigcazenavette3739 marvel mystery oil is great when bringing back a engine mix in fuel good for valves rings pistons etc

[@jefferybrianring191]

Nice to watch guys that know what they're doing, awesome bike.

[@sporty196071]

Most of the old bikes, cars, trucks, and lawn mowers are so simple. About 98 percent of them had gas left in them, so clean the carb,clean the points, fresh oil, then bingo!

[@tihspidtherekciltilc5469]

I work on small engine equipment and most I get free are from ethanol. Whether it's water as ethanol is hydroscopic and or ethanol jelly I just clean the fuel system out and put a replacement carb on. Valve adjustment is another thing I find with equipment diagnosed as a bad engine especially engines with overhead valves.

[@josephdougherty2399]

@@tihspidtherekciltilc5469 Valve adjust is a constant chase on old iron head sportys

[@josephdougherty2399]

Where a lot of people make mistakes with ironheads is they lean to the loose side thinking the valve train expands ....not realizing the cylinders grow more in height ....I always leaned a bit to the tight size ...TDC with very light drag on the pushrods when spun with oily fingers ....

[@big.d.3565]

Yep they’ll run if taking care of got a couple

[@tihspidtherekciltilc5469]

@@josephdougherty2399 That's what I was taught when I got into air-cooled VWs and built engines.

[@elliotashallkelly]

Amazing to watch! Love an old Harley! Beautiful bike! Elmo, Manchester Uk, Triumph Bonnieville Rider.

[@leeleland1183]

Had a '46 EL back in the 60's. Like a dang fool, I sold it to build a chopped panhead.

[@larrywhited9241]

You guys have some of the Best Videos of real American Iron and History I Appreciate your Passion and Devotion. Thank You Fellows Much👍👍

[@matrox]

61ci=1000ccs ....You welcome..😁👍

[@howardkanitz4998]

That was fantastic! Thank you for sharing this machine! I love it! I want it!

[@martinstults9419]

I'm sure Dale is grinning. I know I am. Keep them running.

[@darrendzirasa-payne4614]

Truly amazing. Just beautiful!!! You guys are the Top Dogs! Well done and thank you for sharing 👍

[@spfadden082711]

Saw you on bikes and beards and decided to come check you out. You definitely know your stuff. I like how you broke it down so that anyone could understand what you’re talking about.

[@richardanderson4916]

Man what a master of his craft! Respect!!! So awesome to work on such incredible machines with such a rich history! Rock on brother!!

[@atcjoe1600]

I could spend years admiring that. Form and function !

[@bongoadventures7990]

that was so cool! sounds amazing, even after 50 years!!!

[@JUGGERNAUT606]

I love Japanese dirt bikes and have been looking for another one. Now that I've been watching this channel, I now want one of these old Harleys...

[@donovanreimer2324]

Terrific pace and presentation. Highly polished and fabulous material !

[@joethompson-tv1ss]

Great video! I had lunch with Dale in about 1995 in Mount Vernon Illinois. He had the Harley dealership and his car collection. Tom Tenholder rode over from St. Louis with me. I was riding my 78 Shovelhead!

[@FATBOY692011]

That is a thing of beauty. What a lovely noise. Well done 👏