I Had to Buy EVERYTHING in a Hoarders Garage To Get ONE Motorcycle - Was It Worth It?

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Go to buyraycon.com/wheels for 20-50% off sitewide! Brought to you by Raycon.

[@joshrawlings2621]

Great Content Guy's.. Your knowledge on the countless specifics needs to be catalogued as is like the Showroom. An Endorphins Engaged Era Motoring Museum.

[@johnnysechrist6313]

A scientist friend of mine told me wearing wifi earplugs was very unhealthy.

[@bobbg9041]

Harley or not, tell me you would not turn away a fully dresses perfect shape Indian from that time period. My uncle had 2 one was his road bike one he raced in the desert in California.

[@mikeoverstreet2686]

Don’t say that

[@BillGernert]

So glad to hear the museum held up through the hurricane!!

[@viperBSG]

Glad to hear everyone and the Museum came through well. I'm so sorry for those that had to go through such an incredible storm.

[@wade4452]

Thoroughly enjoyed the video. My first Harley was a 1959 Duo Glide dresser that I got one day after it quit running. $900. running. I got it for $400. Not running. Pushed it to the clubhouse, split tanks n pulled the front pan. Something hit the ground. Was half a rocker arm. Went to Andy's Chopper shop and asked him to Mike it and give me the closest fit. He had a close match. I installed it, put shit back together and she fired right up. Took off down the street and realized as I got to the end of the street and no brakes! Juiced and bled them. All good. I rode that scoot for years on many runs and parties. Fat bobed it down the second day I had it. That old Harley took me safely home many a night from a club we owned in Mineral Wells, called the Idle Hour after closing at 2:00 am to Cleburne Texas. Always got me and my hide home every time. You guys so reminded me of that time and that old panhead. I'm 70 next month and retired so trying to get my leg over a motorcycle again. I really feel the call to get some wind before my days are done. Praying for all that we're harmed by weather there. Thank you guys for the inspiration and fire you helped fuel under my ass to find a way to get up and in the wind again. Hard to do on SS.

[@Keith-rk4td]

North Texas Proud!!🤘🤠🤘

[@thumpershd]

Lots of work to get this one running but the effort paid off. Glad the museum didn't get damaged by the flood & thanks for helping those in need!

[@JohnMcClain-p9t]

First Harley I worked on was a neighbor's 62 Duoglide, he rode it home from the police auction in about 72 or so. I've always had a soft spot in my heart for them. Bought a 58 frame in the 90's that had been cut and welded into a rigid, then a month later bought the piece cut off from another collector/mechanic and restored that frame back to original, couldn't tell it'd ever been cut. That was great to hear it fire up on both cylinders, thanks for showing it off!

[@eb-pe8xg]

A buddy of mine bought a '49 Panhead that was buried in a farmer's field. He heard a rumor of the bike, went to the see the farmer, made a deal that included "if you want to dig it up, I'll sell it." He walked around the field, couldn't find it, went back to the farmer who said "You walked right past it!", then took him to the spot it was buried. The only thing visible was a couple of inches of one bar end. It took him hours to dig it out and a year to get it back on the road.

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Sounds like a great story!

[@andrewbolig6995]

Love watching you guys work. These informative videos, and the fact it appears you still have fun "at work" makes the minutes turn into hours quite easily. When I saw this bike for the first time in the video, my heart (pun intended) skipped a beat. While it's no Pan-Headed '58 Duo-Glide, I have an '04 Heritage painted in a very similar paint scheme. My brother-in-law and sister bought it at a used bike auction for me as a fixer-upper the day I walked out of the hospital after my triple-bypass. We always talked about buying a bike to work on together and while I was recovering, we went through the bike, painting it while it was apart. I saw a photo of the '58 Shriner's Duo-Glide from the H-D Museum and fell in love with the colors. That Twin-Cam Heritage now wears a set of bubble bags too. Here's a short video of it running: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmmtiotor7dgo5Y I'm envious of the wealth of knowledge (and the stash of parts) that you have at Wheels Through Time. I plan to visit one day, maybe on the Heart Bypass Heritage! Keep up the great work! 👍

[@jasonplant5432]

I dig what I see! I really like how you go through all of the issues withe your motorcycles and show and explain how these things function and operate. Thanks again.

[@aishayana4298]

Matt, it’s good to see you and Chris making a new utube video. I’ve missed seeing you guys fixing a bike. It’s very enjoyable watching two characters making jokes and working together. Glad to see you’re back. 😊

[@MichaelHoranzy]

glad to see you an your museum made it thru that disaster hurricane.feel bad for all those people who lost pretty much everything

[@kc0lif]

hurricane?

[@marting.4505]

Elaine, he mentions it at 35:47 or so

[@ken2tou]

Glad to hear y’all made it through okay! God bless!

[@dwightwaldvogel2783]

When my wife and me visited in June we had a nice conversation with the groundskeeper that lives in the cabin by the creek , he turned us on to brick house burgers , excellent by the way , but we’re glad to hear that everyone is ok ! You have a great friendly staff and we will be back !!!!

[@ctsnider88]

Watching this gave me flashbacks of my first HD. I bought an 06 883xl which was running but not well. I figured a carb rebuild and on the road. $1500 later, it runs nice, new tires, carb and some other things and away I go.

[@mikeoc217]

Ya know the old saying, "Chrome Don't Get Ya Home but it Still Looks Good Pushing It"!!! 👍🏼😂💯

[@ObiPleasant]

I quote the first line a lot, but had never heard the second part.

[@mikeoc217]

We started using that one with my AMF Shortster in the 1970's 😂👍🏼💯🇺🇸

[@883jpb]

it’s “chrome don’t get ya home, but it’ll get you blown” only way i ever heard it 😂😂😂

[@PatrickNash-sg6wz]

Chrome gets you dome..

[@JeffMarken]

I always head it: "Chrome don't get ya home..but it might get ya laid"

[@jefftroublefield1539]

Glad everyone in the community is okay and safe from the hurricane damage. The entire WNC community is in my prayers daily!

[@MikeCooper-w4k]

Glad to see you get a 58! I will be over to check it out when it goes on display. lt will be handy to look at when I restore mine. 😉

[@redhillvintagemotorcycles1725]

Mike- let me know if you need pics, mine is pretty original

[@MikeCooper-w4k]

​@@redhillvintagemotorcycles1725Thanks, I'll keep it mind.

[@steelgodzilla9940]

First of all, glad you guys made through Helene, hope things get back to normal sooner than later. I'll tell Jerry you got it running, he'll be happy to hear that and I'll get him the link to the video. Making plans the next time I get down to see to make the trip over to see ya all.

[@fredmasse6451]

Hi from France , I’ve 60 and ride only on Flathead Indian since 40 years ago. Hope one day you offered a video with doing this job on a barn find Flathead Chief. Visiting your museum 5 years ago. Coming from Tennessee by the Smoky Mountains road 441. You living in a beautiful land to ride on vintage bikes. Fred.

[@garygullikson6349]

Same here, but I'm lots older, have my old '48 Chief buried in the garage, too old to ride , need to unearth and get ready to sell. Very glad to see you're still in business.

[@joethompson-tv1ss]

I about '95, Tom Tenholder and I rode our bikes over to Mt. Vernon Ill. to have lunch with your Dad, Dale. He owned Dale's Harley Davidson and also had several classic cars in his showroom. We enjoyed some bar b que with Dale and also had a very interesting chat.

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Sounds like you went to Duke’s! Best BBQ in Mt Vernon for decades. Thanks for watching!

[@windycityben4850]

Glad to hear everyone there made it through the hurricane ok! Definitely enjoyed that video!! So cool to see her run 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@jangles1839]

Happy that you guys & staff, family etc fared well from Helene. I'm about an hour -ish South of you guys in Clemson SC and it's been a real mess up that way. Especially a little west of you guys. We'll all get back to whatever normal is in due time. NC mountain folk are strong and determined so I have no doubt it'll get done. God bless! ~ Scott 💙🙏🏼👊🏼

[@Scouse270]

Really enjoyed the video! I had to smile when you were complaining about the difficulty of getting access to work on it. I live in the UK and own a 1999 Ducati ST2, I love my bike but it's Italian so was definitely designed for style over ease of maintenance, for example I have to remove about half of the fairing just to attach a battery charger 😀

[@Billy-703]

Absolutely fantastic! Huge fan of yours Matt. There is no better place for these treasures to wind up at. I watched another videos of yours where you opened a box with a first knuckle year neon clock. First one I have ever seen?! Feel privileged to follow your channel! Thank You!

[@KubaBarwa]

Finally Duo Glide, it's my favorite Harley. This two colors painting it's awesome, love it

[@scottarmstrong1172]

It's hard not to love a Duo Glide. One of my favorites. Glad to hear that you're back open, and everyone is okay. I bought some tickets online to help out a little while you were closed, but I'm going to try to get down to see you before the end of the season. If I leave now, I might be able to get across the mountains by the end of the month.

[@bluzzjazz]

Always love watching these "make her run" videos. As bad as it was in the other areas, was relieved that you all did not suffer any real damage to the museum.

[@michaelmurphy3546]

I had a 49 model 74 I wish I had never sold. I miss that bike dearly since I took my cycle endorsement test on it in the 60's. Love your show.

[@seanzealony9499]

I’ll be honest and say HD have never been a brand of motorcycle I’ve liked. But these classic models are something else and I now see why HD have kept the same silhouette for models throughout the decades. I’d even purchase a classic and at my age the low seat and easy riding is appealing. Great work Guys

[@marting.4505]

Same for me, but they kind of grow on you. And remember, any bike is better than no bike.

[@bucketbuilds99]

Hey when the bore was stuck in the master and you were beating on it against your knee, i just figured id give you a lil tip. I always keep a small bench block of wood for things like that. Just a surface thats soft enough to take the blow and wont score/disfigure the part you are working with. Better than using your legs as a table! Can't service those one-off parts! Love the videos though!

[@williamdavis8161]

Just got back from about a 100 mile ride this afternoon. Good day. Watching this today reminds me of my uncle Jim, doesn't normaly hit me like this. He lost his life April '64 when somone turned left right in front of him. Everyone has had this ALMOST happen to us. Be careful out there, folks! Look forward to coming down.

[@hardtail-gy8dk]

The FLH heads had different valvesprings for the higher lift cam, i believe Harley advertised the ports were smoother for more flow, some called it port and polished, unconfirmed if the factory had time to do this in a production assembly line environment, maybe more of a casting cleanup, there were 2 different casting numbers but not marked FL vs FLH

[@garyseaton4619]

I'm glad to see you've made it out through Mother Nature. It's a joy to watch you in your element...

[@AndyL940]

Great job guys 👍 I’m in Australia, my father was an Indian mechanic and raced flat grass track here . Mum and Dad only had a Motorbike and sidecar for the first 15 years of their marriage. Different life in the late 40’s and 50’s after the war . Better times I believe. People actually helped each other and had community. Love the channel. One day I would love to fly over and visit ❤

[@alleng332]

Wouldn't happened to have been a Goulding sidecar sidecar was it? 😉

[@stallion5110]

Great story from another Aussie couple from Brissy

[@craigpennington1251]

Love the panheads. They sound awesome with straights going down the highway. Don't see them like you used to. I'd take off the bags & mounting hardware,windshield,chrome rear fender rack, front crash bar. Trash that awful seat & replace with a custom made one that contours the frame & rear fender. Complete new wiring system. Clean it to the max. P.S. You guys holler about taking stuff off to get to things. Just wait till you work on new cars. It's insane. Up here, we are in a severe drought Last rain was in July.

[@JohnStruemph]

Nice bike! Glad you got her up and running. Also glad y’all are mostly in one piece. Thanks for all you do!

[@scottthomas4779]

I'm so glad to know that the museum and yall are ok after the hurricane. I'm from mcdowell county and hadn't heard anything about how bad it might have been up there. Tried calling about a week or so after just to check on yall and nobody answered so I got a bit worried.

[@williamkniesly5090]

Small engine repair 101. Install new or fresh spark plugs.. I love all your videos. thanks. They keep this old guy going.

[@richc767]

Glad to hear everyone made it through the hurricane. I like this bike.

[@LeeArdis-o4t]

Got to check the museum out Thursday and it was great. Got to meet and talk to an English guy while there and shook your hand at the gate. Keep the videos coming.

[@craigbowley6783]

Glad y'all are ok! Stay strong! Sending prayers your way 🙏

[@tomdunn7147]

Love it. you guys are the best. Glad all is well with you, your people and the museum.

[@user-if8nz2yo5n]

Woooohoooo!!! Nice work guys! Sounds great! Glad you survived Helene! We were really worried. Want to visit soon. We better make it sooner!!

[@stephenscott5817]

Back in the day we called them dresser's, today they call them bagger's. I feel your pain I have a 76 shovel dresser, any thing you do, you have to take something else apart to get to what you need to work on. It also never fails that thing you have to take apart is harder to work on than what you need to fix. (just saying).

[@bigmountain7561]

Glad to hear everyone is ok, my favorite museum in the world is in Maggie Valley!!!

[@kendiggy]

Love your channel and your episodes. I also appreciate that you need sponsors. Raycon buds are not good though. You have to spend a bunch of money for the better ones, and they're almost as expensive as the big name brands that work perfect with the apple or android ecosystems. One thing I will say though, is that their returns are super easy and you can get your money back easy, but I recommend spending just a little more, get air pods, galaxy buds, or beats, and get a really good product that will fit and last better.

[@jeffwright9431]

A customer rode one just like this one into the Honda dealership I was working at as a teenager in 1969. He wanted to trade for a new Honda 750. The sales manager gave him $600 trade value and then offered to sell it to me for the same amount. I test rode it and fell in love but I could tell the clutch was iffy and $600 was still a fortune to me. I had my eyes on a brand new CL450 which was only $900 employee cost.

[@brianmullen56]

Hello, love your show .You all got me motivated to purchase an old 1970 Harley My question is who is your go to place for getting parts ,the local dealership doesn"t seem to be much help with the old stuff.I learn alot from watching you, and thanks.

[@joedeckinflyover]

So glad to hear you guys made it through the storm .

[@dannypayne8150]

Mid 70s I had a 58 bored 30 over. Strong bike. When I bought it I just give it a kick and rode it home. Sold it after couple years, same old song, needed the money. $1200 was a lot of money then. Wished ever since I had kept it. Rode like a dream. It drew a crowd then can you imagine what it would do today? Electroglide with no leaks and never let me down like the ones today.

[@kevinlewis9151]

Bro, I've always refused to pay for Harley Davidsons name, that said I have restored or rebuilt a couple hundred bikes, and always said if I had a chance to build a Harley from my birth year 1974, It would be my last one because I would never sell it. I would keep it and ride it. Otherwise, you can't give me a brand new anything in fact you can barely give me anything post 1990. I prefer 70s kick start bikes.

[@pilotlang1]

I am so thankful you guys are ok after the hurricane!!!!!!!

[@stuartdivebum]

So glad I got to grow up with these were the normal bikes on the road, this was definitely a walk down memory lane 😌

[@SpatialDragon]

I dig that style of old bike. Big old bagger. Then you can take some stuff with you beyond a wool blanket and a toothbrush.

[@basilbrushbooshieboosh5302]

You found a beauty there. Hard to find gems like that in Australia. So original, not perfectly, but dang enough.

[@stomper2582]

Hard to find them like that anywhere any more. 😊my first was a 53 pan basket case. I paid 600.00 for it in 1974. They didn’t include the clutch hub and clutch plates so I had to pay up for those. I rode it for 8 years. Sold it and bought a 48 pan. Crankcase was cracked on it. Took a while to find a R-hand crankcase. Got it running and no oil return. Crankcase had an oil vein missing from that year model. Drilled one and I was in business. I used to run Chevrolet points on my panhead. Had a VW voltage regulator. We ran anything that would get you on the road back then. Some unsafe some borderline. I love the old pan heads. I’m 74 now and have broken my back twice have a pin in my leg and wish I could still ride. I envy you young men who still have your health. Enjoy riding all you can while you’re able. ✊🇺🇸

[@basilbrushbooshieboosh5302]

@@stomper2582 Yep, I've got two broken femurs, two breaks in my back, both knee caps fractured, busted jaw and a coma. So I bought a side-car for my bike. Bloody death-trap those things. Keep rolling though.

[@adampoe6139]

So, my experience and expertise in pushing an old VW Bus up to the top of a hill so I can coast and pop the clutch because I have a bad ignition switch and a 10 year old battery. Well this old Milk Barn is kind of the same thing. It's a process. One step at a time. Get it in neutral. Pull the old sneaker as wheel chock and toss it inside while pushing with all your might a few inches at a time toward the crest of the hill. Get there and take a breath. Now it's time to push it over the hill. Not too fast before you jump in turn the switch jam into a gear which ever one you can find. Avoid third because it'll kick out and whack you in the knee at random. Now you're in gear and clutch popped and cruising speed will be reached sometime in the week or so. The Milk Barn is gonna be kind of the same thing. Not fast, a few minor crashes lots of what the hell's and tons of memories

[@michaelkeyser7382]

Really enjoy this channel. Keep up the good work.

[@zacharybowden6193]

glad to see y'all back!!

[@anthonymestichelli9979]

My brother had a 1957 panhead. What a great motorcycle. I wished I had it today. Good job!

[@philmclamb1219]

I had a M-74 B on a 47 Knucklehead I built years ago. Back then ,you could pick one up for cheap at swap meets. Damn 44 years ago.

[@jasonx409able]

These guys are the last dying breed of old school harley mechanics! So much Knowledge they both have!

[@geraldfitzgibbon7428]

Wonderful bike love the sound at tick over

[@clarkbabin9799]

I've got to say it to Chris. Without legs what have you got to stand on. Youd be like the dark knight from Monty Python's Search For The Holy Grail. Its great to hear you and your staff survived Helene relatively unscathed. I hope and pray those who were affected by it come away better than normal. Being from Louisiana and one of the furthest south parishes i know all to well the affects of a huge storm as that one. I was out there a few years ago and missed visiting your museum do to stepping off a low spot and breking my foot. I plan on making it back there and visiting you in a year or so if not sooner.

[@richardbesley9683]

I really like your dad a fine man and I really like your show. He would be so proud

[@davidseekins8829]

You what some cheese with that wine

[@dandahermitseals5582]

Those stove pipe carbs were so primitive and had to be choked. It was a life changer when we installed an SU carb.

[@redhillvintagemotorcycles1725]

To each their own- Ill primer kick my old bikes if they came with a Linkert

[@justingreen4450]

Was really hoping the Museum was okay. Thank you for the great content.

[@scifiknut]

I have to admit, seeing an old Harley coming back to life beats the excitement of newer motorcycles every day. It might be considered sacrilege, but watching a classic being rebuilt with period-correct parts (NOS) and repainted in a period-correct paint scheme is simply blowing my mind. I'm not a fan of survivor bikes keeping the old patina, but a full overhaul complete with new paint job might hurt the value, I guess. Anyway, love the show and the bikes on display.

[@B_...]

Matt you are always the optimist " a bundle of hundred dollar bills " DANG IT maybe the next one. I got my fingers crossed for the next one. Great vid.

[@wheelsthroughtime]

Ya never know!! Thanks for watching!

[@B_...]

@@wheelsthroughtime I'm with you on that, I'm a strong believer in dumb luck.

[@michaelmorgan6796]

Man! Another awesome video. Glad you guys are ok down there.

[@muffpaddy]

Those dad jokes 😍

[@rickypevey7751]

Love the old scoot so glad you wasn’t hurt in hurricanes

[@theodorehoff4269]

About 30 to ears ago you could find reproduced 57, 58 tank emblems. they were clear plastic, and expensive. I hand painted them with model paint in atempt to look stock. They turned out good, but didnt look quite right.

[@TX-biker]

If ya don’t feel like she’s a keeper - save it till you find a better one🤠 Keeps the collection complete 🤗

[@donjones3192]

I’d rather watch you two work together than anything else I could ever watch on KZbin. You two are a class act that just can’t be matched. If Dale was still here he would be so pleased. I think he is watching and smiling ear to ear. Keep it up and keep ‘em coming guys.

[@donaldperson948]

Na! It’s the Kroll oil! Gave it compression! Give it the Kroll job! Sand paper the switch contacts, the battery terminals, the coil, the condenser, and sand the points! And if spark then a little berrymans carb clean!

[@markwilder3146]

So glad to see everyone is okay and the museum survived.

[@scottmacpherson5174]

I hopefully cum back on vacation to USA am definitely going to see your shop love it from Scotland 🇬🇧 UK 😁

[@willemp6432]

I think Chris has the best beard on U Tube. And also, one of the finest people out there. what a good guy.

[@Vipto69]

I’m not a bike guy but love your show learn a lot if I ever get out that way your on my list for sure

[@rodruvalcaba5989]

Comedy in this episode was unleashed, hahaha.

[@chazzcapone.]

Reading PA, and Exeter or Oley PA, that’s where the bike was located. Ask me how I know.🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@robert-wr6md]

Raycon "Fits your ear like a glove", conjures up quite an image. Great video as ever, thanks Dale.

[@mooslionheart]

an old timer used to exclaim to me when something fits perfectly, ‘ fits like a fist in the eye’

[@themartins2007]

I was so Concerned for you and everyone in North Carolina! I know their is a creek that runs right by the museum. I have been waiting on your next video to just see your good...

[@dw6506]

I wonder if the creek in front was the reason for the fresh sand everywhere, I would just about bet it went over the bank. We stay in a motel just up the road right on the creek I believe it’s 5 star motel, I hope it’s not had too much damage. North Carolina sure saw the worst of that storm so many lives lost and damage everywhere

[@eddybuckhalt8657]

Glad to see you guys back!

[@1pieman]

That was a cool video you bring baxk some great memories Thank you for sharing 👍😎👍

[@crebbsjd]

Love what ya'll do ❤🇺🇸 Kroil was the only oil I used in the military. Good stuff. Ya'll boys surrounded by dream bikes. Wish I had one. Maybe one day. Dreams. I have never had a bike.

[@The.Real.Timmii]

yes, a new video! hope y'all didn't get flooded out

[@michaelmitchell5909]

That was just plain awesome....so cool.

[@stallion5110]

Well done Matt We love your show never miss one We live in Australia and have nothing like America has with old Harley's etc like your museum unheard if here Our Government and Police hate motorcycles and the culture we have nothing like Sturgis or any other of the bike shows around America Our Government would crush all bikes here if they could We would love to win a bike but live in Australia Keep up your Dads legacy and your enthusiastic work ethic morals and knowledge We would love to visit your museum but zero funds to travel anywhere as I am a disabled pensioner and 65 years old a dream bucket list item along with Sturgis but we can dream through you tube every year Cheers Tony and Sonya Brisbane Australia

[@brett828]

You know something your father would be so proud of you and I’m glad your on you tube cause I really enjoy watching you reserect a motorcycle from the nineteen 30/40/50 and older I really enjoyed seeing the museum when your dad was alive

[@bradleyyounger8499]

One of these days im going to have one.. preferably 48.. dont care if its original or matching.. just want to ride across the country on one

[@panheadsforever74]

PANHEADS FOREVER

[@bartschwartz9233]

He will make money on stuff he don’t need or trade for other iteams- he is a smart guy

[@douglashundtoft4531]

I’m glad to see you guys at WTT are all safe!! My father-in-law is slowly stepping away from riding bikes & and switching to old cars. Witch give me the itch. But I think I’d enjoy being a caretaker of an old bike. I just don’t know anything about them out side of what I learn here.

[@bobbg9041]

This brings back memories. I remember these in 1965 when I was 5 as police cruisers to a little Kid they were awesome looking with Dayton indy 500 decal on them See Dayton's police cars had the indy 500 logo on them it was super cool looking. I remember seeing a dozie parked up the street it wasn't Until i got older just how important that car with its cool flex side pipes were and how rare they are now.

[@bobbg9041]

These bikes were cool only bike that I thought was just as cool was the one my uncle rode acrossed country from California his fully dressed Indian.

[@bret354]

My dad had a 52 flh just like that. He laid it over in the snow. The man was fearless. He had three accidents riding his motorcycle in the snow. He had a car but chose the bike.

[@ivanwesley8182]

I love what you do buddy, keep it going!

[@joedyer8824]

Way to go Matt and Chris love it is it still for sale 😅

[@Hog-g2z]

Good morning 🌅, great job dudes,

[@anythingoldmechanical]

A nice bobber from your place would do me Matt.. I've had to reluctany sell mine, as the saddle was too low, and raising it would of ruined its stance.