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

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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?

[@jasonsierchio1167]

awesome

[@charlesmeyers7678]

About 90% sure my grandpa bought this bike from you

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@fishingwithlopez9061]

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

[@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

[@nimblebarrett1259]

Don't paint that beautiful thing red.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 !!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@bullwinkel420]

Defiantly Rolling Art . When i first saw the Bike , it reminded me of a old WW2 set of Dress Blues finely getting aired out . Js God Bless Bro

[@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 !!!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@rhodeisland_roadking]

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

[@filupondeznuts6732]

Once again EVERYBODY needs a Craig ! And I hope Robby does both tins on the 45s !

[@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. :)

[@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

[@albertoacosta6788]

We all need a Craig in our life

[@ofcefcipu8954]

how about trying to be a Craig?

[@craigoldsen1667]

That's what my wife says.👍

[@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.

[@-RedeemedOne]

"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!

[@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

[@bvailes775]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@everperez8538]

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

[@joeybobbie1]

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

[@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!

[@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 💪

[@wd4477]

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

[@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.

[@houseofbadgers9380]

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

[@rcdesmond]

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

[@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!

[@raymondharris6599]

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

[@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!!!!!

[@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

[@jxramshop9658]

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

[@icyhotfox1762]

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

[@kongswethai3964]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@Mikael-jt1hk]

I love the clip of craig putting gas in the oil tank on that Indian. You should edit that into every video 😂

[@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 ....

[@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]

🤦

[@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. 🤙🏽

[@danielidoine766]

I think the title should be "bought a 1942 Harley that hasn't got a spot of rust and looks like it has been lovingly cared for and was probably serviced last week so there's not much wrong with it" 😅

[@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?

[@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

[@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! 💯👍👍🔥🔥

[@piperwarrior2005]

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

[@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!

[@keithhampton9700]

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

[@jacksands5767]

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

[@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. 👍

[@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

[@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!

[@williammullen3957]

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!

[@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!

[@smokingnovascotia3662]

One beautiful bike 😍😍👌🇨🇦

[@BikesandBeards]

It really is!

[@Gonzo.S.Thompson]

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

[@frenchenstein]

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

[@user-iy6de7qi1r]

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!

[@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 🙄

[@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

[@peterwilliamson4296]

Great that people share these cool experiences most of us just dream of. Cheers guys!

[@paul2466]

What a sweet sounding bike, great work guys

[@xXTECHxKNIGHTXx]

Awesome video to have my coffee and start my day with 👍 😎

[@BikesandBeards]

Good morning!

[@xXTECHxKNIGHTXx]

@@BikesandBeards Good morning! 😁👋

[@paulsheehan2998]

8th comment it my personal record Love these types of video

[@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

[@joelackey8205]

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

[@ScottSilverOG]

Awesome Ride Guys! Keep it up! That is some skill set there!

[@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!

[@astro61362]

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

[@gulopes95]

Awesome bike, guys!! Great video!! Also loved the new filming angles, are you guys actually using a drone?

[@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.

[@tomcleghorn4005]

The world needs more Craig! And what a beautiful bike

[@MattJ1988]

I don't even own a motorcycle but I love watching this channel..top stuff 👌🏼...as a British viewer it would be interesting to see you guys source some old British bikes like BSA, Norton,Vincent etc.i figure you'll have loads of fun with them.

[@jacktaylor8107]

Dude this is the first video I stumbled upon before getting into watching all your vids. I love this haha

[@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.

[@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…

[@nathanlehman5342]

You guys are the Roadkill of motorcycles

[@klc3478]

Love your videos! I think the bike is gorgeous just like it is, but build it to suit you. I always enjoy watching you guys!

[@drifterboyy93]

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

[@trophy_husband]

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

[@GaryESims]

I use to have a 1947 45 in 1969. It had a suicide cluch and springer forks. Lot of fun to ride. (Don,t let the cluch springs pop out, hard to get back in). This video hit close to my heart of great memories. Thanks for sharing it...

[@JeremyL007]

Wow absolutely a beautiful bike. Amazing find.

[@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.

[@dylangittings2462]

Yooo gotta love starting up old bikes, I just rebuilt a 69 triumph and the joy of hearing it run for the first time is unmatched

[@petermelnyk7664]

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

[@dimitrist3561]

Man you know what we like. You keep on posting those old Harleys, we'll keep on watching

[@markharrison6785]

Dude- I have seen you on the road. Love your videos, I’ll buy you guys lunch in Pottsville! Kickin old Harley man! You guys are awesome.

[@kjvbiblebelievertal7431]

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

[@Left_it]

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

[@jonathanphillips3257]

Hey guys just awesome 😉 You have a winning formula there with these buy and ride home videos aided by the cool old school bikes that you guys find 😀 🤙

[@jeffreystacy867]

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

[@jasonhoover2738]

So awesome love the old bikes.i love how you guys buy them then drive them home

[@jezuzfreek777]

i really love this channel. Shawn is awesome! Craig is pretty great too! BTW the shot @ 18:26-18:31 was awesome! That was a beautiful shot!