I ride a 108 year old Harley Davidson - National Motor Museum Part 3

[@chrisdagnall8666]

Loved this mini series, glad you did it that way. It does amaze me how different old bikes are in their controls layout and the skill people have who can ride the different types. Of course Chitty Chitty Bang Bang flies. 😂

[@johnbrookes9830]

Great video. I have a very similar bike, except mine is a couple of years newer but basically the same. For anyone thinking a Panigale or Kawasaki H2 is the ultimate thrill then think again. Riding one of these on the road is one the scariest things you can do. If you ride one in traffic then you might change your mind about how "good" the brake is. Thanks for showing some of this old stuff to a wider audience.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My hat goes off to you sir for even contemplating riding one of these in traffic!!

[@trevjones1315]

I wander what the rest of the 2024 Harley range looks like. 😂

[@deanmsimpson]

And that's one of their more advanced models ☺️

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheeky 🤓

[@dadlegend]

love these videos

[@Trevor_Austin]

I’m really glad you were able to ride these bikes, effectively on our behalf. We can’t all get to ride them so this is a vicarious way of us doing do. Thank you.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My pleasure!

[@ianseddon9347]

Super little series- a ball 🥎-sy performance from our pilot! I’m glad the oh 💩! wasn’t the prelude to the usual flight ending! Thanks Andy.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you for watching!

[@MotoTourIreland]

It makes you appreciate the advances in tech that we enjoy. Brakes being my favourite. Excellent video. That Harley must have fun and terrifying in equal measure.

[@shadowred1980]

Thank you for featuring something different, enjoyed the coverage at the museum.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@raydejong4020]

Man I enjoyed this series at the museum tour and especially the accounts of you riding such pricey (priceless?) historical machines, I truly loved it. The veriety of transportation content in your videos is so enjoyable to watch as I am sure your viewers would agree - that non of us have opportunities like this. for instance, the days are gone when you could enter a dealership, show interest in a bike and be out 'tryinging it out' in an hour or so. also the tours; no one that I know can do this. so riding along and enjoying your coverage of these experiences is a pure joy. Thanks very much Andy

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My pleasure Ray - thanks for watching!

[@chrisweeks6973]

Well, those three bikes have kept you on your toes, Andy! 😁 Thanks for posting this very interesting series. I've never been fortunate enough to get to Beaulieu - it's a bit far from Oz - so it's been very interesting to see it through your eyes.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@billcotton1551]

I don't think I'm coordinated enough to ride that old Harley. Really liked the museum series TMF!

[@JezNashMusic]

Decided to take an extended lunch break, as I could not wait to watch the rest of the series. Absolutely marvellous! What a privilege for you and what a treat for us! Superbly insightful as to how these old bikes are ridden, and loads of interesting info about the collection. That Sunbeam car is quite other-worldly! Wonderful stuff, Andy - thanks for this, and thanks to the excellent staff at the museum. Excellent work, all!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@spetersonmusic]

EPIC material. I am just gobstopped sitting here watching this series. Incredible experience for you!!! Wow.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelgillett5477]

Please you enjoyed riding the bikes. Sorry I missed you I wasn’t at work that day normally watch a channel. Yes they can be somewhat interesting to ride you’ve just Gotta get your head round them. So pleased you enjoyed it and thanks for the publicity for the thousand horsepower we need to. We can get once again. Thank you Michael

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

See you next time 😜

[@thebikegeekandmore2448]

Keep it coming. I love your episodes with oldtimer😍

[@roviwoteap2375]

Great series of videos there Andy, and you were blessed with good weather. Thanks for showing us all around the museum.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JohnGadsby-mi7ui]

So glad that I didn't tune in this time to see you bin the unbelievably valuable Harley! Again, fascinating - all, & great insights from Ian. When I lived in the UK, many moons (21 years) ago (still not that old, bailed out of corporate life early), I worked for Castrol (Industrial division) & was involved in a very important internal project for which we had the 'on-boarding' meeting in the New Forest in a beautiful hotel over a weekend, but the meetings were held at the NMM (excellent facilities as I remember), so this brings back great memories!. Thanks again for a great vid, looking forward to seeing you in Japan.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PhilC184]

I suspect riding the old bikes was hard enough, good job you didn’t have to stop in a hurry. Loved this video!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad to hear that!

[@zweispurmopped]

That Beaulieu museum! At 13:02 you see a 1936 Auburn Boattail speedster just sitting around the corner as if it were a normal thing to have the gem of any Nineteen-Thirties car collections there, and the 3.2 Litre Bentley Blower must be somewhere near as well! If this were Pratchett's Discworld, there would be octarine sparks flying all over the place from all the magic going on! 🤩 How many days did it take for the smiles this day put on your face to fade out? 😊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes it was a good day for sure!

[@geoffakachuckstrummer]

I have a (dim) recollection of grass track racing against a similar size/vintage Harley at a VMCC event in the 80s. I got caught outside the Harley on a bumpy bend and by the time the rider managed to turn it we were 3 fields away! Happy days!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Very cool!

[@MikeyR]

What a privilege Andy! Thank you a great couple of videos👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes really was a special thing to do - definitely not lost on me! Glad you enjoyed the videos!

[@SirOsisofLiver]

Great fun seeing these vets out for a ride. Better you than me though. They look a handful! Great videos as ever.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@johnDukemaster]

In running order, that's the spirit! Thank you mr Flyer!

[@simonparker670]

Excellent Andy, something different and appreciated!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for the kind words…

[@kevinbrennan2004]

Andy... The eagle has landed mate.😃😃

[@mikephillips3947]

Brilliant video that's what I like about you Chanel Andy there is always something different 👍👍hope you and carol enjoy your weekend 😊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it Mike - variety is the spice of life eh!?

[@garthwaters5756]

that was awesome MR Flyer thank you , takes me back when Sir Don crashed the Bluebird 😪

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@derekpirie9188]

The National Museum at Beaulieu houses some of the most interesting Automotive History. Visited on my 2018 Tour of the U.K.

[@BumbleBee-qe8kc]

Great videos Andy, is refreshing to see you slightly stepping out of the box away from motorbikes and looking at just as interesting vehicles, like you say anything power driven is fun. I have forgotten how fantastic Beaulieu is, haven’t visited it for many years but I must put it on my list to go again soon. 👍👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@j4zzx297]

That sunbeam had quite abit of oil under it. Hopefully they fix the leaks before taking it back for the anniversary

[@johnmacdonald1878]

Enjoyed this series, very interesting.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it! I certainly did!

[@flatcapcaferacer]

Good job on the Harley. Of course I loved the land speed racing history, even after my crash out there this year. By the way I bought a 2024 Kawasaki Z900RS SE recently.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Good call….

[@barryjmarling]

Fantastic mini series Andy,really enjoyed it.👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad to hear it!

[@FourIntoOne]

I have a 40 year old Harley Davidson Sportster. I can definitely see and hear the similarities with this one. I wouldn't mind betting is feels pretty similar too!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I imagine you’re right!

[@TheTrincomalee]

Another excellent interesting vid. You appeared to master the Harley technique well for the first time out. I can see you taking part in London to Brighton or the Pioneer run next year , with of course Mrs F in the supporting vehicle 😂 seriously, thanks again for something’ a bit different’.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My pleasure!

[@robreed2999]

Congratulations Andy 🏆what a great machine and a once in a lifetime chance to get a ride on it 👍 (no ECU under the saddle 🤔😂) loved the Sunbeams and good to know people are keeping them alive and running. Modern bikes are so easy 😃 safe riding 👍🏍⛽

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Cheers for watching!

[@taebert]

I would think that riding those old bikes would be terrifying. The combination of unfamiliar controls with the knowledge that these bikes have tremendous value and would be difficult to repair if you dropped one.

[@garyhope0103]

42 seconds in.....oh sh💩 lol, just knew this was going to be as good, if not better than the other 2 episodes, and once again didn't fail. The knowledge and dedication of Ian is beyond words, good luck with getting the Sunbeam up and running again. Wonder what those early pioneers would think, if they jumped onto a modern motorbike with all the 'gadgets' we have to ride safely. Great little diversion from your usual content Mr Flyer, which is what keeps us watching. Thank you once again.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Really glad you enjoyed this little series Gary - cheers for watching as ever….

[@adrianwilson44]

Fascinating insight into these brilliant old bikes,well done on riding these complicated machines,very impressed with Patrick & Ian's incredible knowledge & enthusiasm,will be visiting in the near future,thanks Mr.TMF for an enjoyable mini series👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My pleasure!

[@Andy.H.H.]

The Detroit river (and all the Great Lakes) are fresh water so no salt to destroy things that sink like 22 liter motors!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Very good point that I hadn’t considered!

[@paulholmes1682]

Fabulous series of video's, thank you 👍👍👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesmackinlay2500]

Yet again. Knocked it out of the park. You are still a brave man andy. Insurance would be out of this world 😢😢. I can't wait to go visit next year. Thank you. I see your better half siting on the gs. Once she passed her test. Your goldwing will be getting a run out with her at the controls and you sitting at the back.😢😢😢.

[@Bartletters]

Absolutely love the lack of visible cables on the 'tiller'.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes that was pretty cool!

[@samhill3496]

Good vid. Malcomb Camp ell had a taste for speed

[@KevZJ]

Good God you're brave. This has been a great series!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Delighted to hear that thank you!

[@sussexbikerpillion]

Won’t be doing many of these I imagine. I bet in time you would get used to them. But imagine on a busy road 🫣

[@n22pdf]

Wow well done dude 😊 great little series. Pete

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@allanmason7544]

fab vid andy thank you

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

My pleasure Allan!

[@loddude5706]

Heh heh, I suspect the Harley's steering may be deliberate - to help weave between the copious piles of horse muck covering the roads of their day. Nice to see the big Sunbeams getting some love, any plans to wake up Segrave's 'Golden Arrow'? - it's only done about 50 miles from new! : )

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

An impressive looking beast - saw that too!

[@johnheaney414]

Great series😊

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks! 😊

[@peterbrewer6104]

I’ve loved this mini series, and I’m not jealous at all honest. It would be great if you could do it again with slightly newer machinery. Keep up the good work 👏🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I’d love too - trouble is these sort of videos cost money to make (hotel, fuel, time) and rarely get good views - as much fun as they are to make they seldom even break even…..it won’t stop me making them but alas they have to be few and far between!

[@peterbrewer6104]

@@TheMissendenFlyer We’re not far from Beaulieu, you could always stick a little tent up in our back garden, I won’t charge you 😉 Seriously, it’s a shame you don’t get the views for this sort of thing, personally I love this kind of content and could watch it all day. Oh well, never mind. We love the channel and will keep watching, especially like the MCN monthly news 👍🏻

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks Peter - appreciate that!

[@SteveInskip]

Plenty of room for luggage and MrsF would just fit on the rear rack. I can see problems afoot for the Gold Wing! 😉😉

[@davidknowles3459]

It looks everything like a Harley

[@-old-school-motorcyclesltd]

Well done Andy great job in riding that 👏👏 You didn’t get out of first gear but I don’t blame you Excellent series Phil

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@Grahamvfr]

Great nostalgia... Sopwith Camel next Andy??

[@joepeckham7930]

Mate, I been watching you for while now I've just subscribed. I believe it sometimes gets cold and wet there. I for one would love to see you spend those days at that museum, cars or bikes doesn't matter.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for the sub and welcome along!

[@thepictontwowheels7195]

Yes tats all very well but where's the button for the heated grips😂

[@peterdane9138]

Very interesting.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching!

[@mattbond7304]

Great vid 👍

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks 👍

[@zorroad]

Ahh mannn. That was awesome😃

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you….

[@cottenham]

Wonderful vid. Shame about the loss of audio on as some bits.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes apologies about that….

[@cottenham]

You were braver than me. Well done.

[@ianhalliwell8604]

Really enjoyed these 3 video's, you actually looked good on that Harley whereas on board you seemed to be struggling. It seems that back in the day you needed to have a degree in engineering to even start the thing nevermind ride it.

[@essexboydave]

I would love to have a collection of vintage motorcycles and some of them are very affordable But I feel they would be so alien to anything I’ve ridden in the past I’d have so much trouble using them. they would just end up a display item

[@ragerider6283]

Fantastic vid & series, really interesting. You might be on to something here in terms of creating some novel content by going off & finding various petrol head Mecca's etc.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I’d love too but alas the costs of doing so (particularly when views are very low) is prohibitive….

[@ragerider6283]

@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes, completely understand.

[@FenTour]

What a bike, but even sounds a little like a modern Harley! V twin 1000cc 108 years old! Not a lot has happened since, my Fat Bob 131 is a V twin and the main difference is the size, 2247 cc. Now a question, dare you ride in on a busy road? Nice to see the bits of engine, now you are bringing out the geeky nostalgic side of me! Cheers…

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

It took all my wits to ride it on a closed car park!!! Hats off to those that ride these on modern roads!!

[@keitht3055]

I would have had to have asked for a sit in Chitty! 😉

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Bother - I didn’t even think of that!

[@AdamForeman]

Look, Harley Davidson's suspension hasn't changed in over 100 years! LOL! 😂😂🤣🤣

[@thebikegeekandmore2448]

Andy, did you operate it through the foot clutch? I didn’t see how you operated the foot clutch

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

No I opted for the hand version…

[@yorkchris10]

The museum has a white van??

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

In 60 years (ish) time might we be seeing you post a video: "108 year old rides a Harley"?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

In 60 years time I’ll be 115 so thanks for that!

[@willwye410]

Well done, these veteran bikes were “in at the deep end”. I guess maybe you have had experience of advance & retard with magnetos on light aircraft? Such completely different controls maybe easier to learn than the deceptively familiar controls of a more modern classic bike from the 1950s or 60s with. I learned to ride in the days when if you borrowed a mates bike you automatically asked which controls did what as the layout was fairly standard but the function wasn’t. The gear shift was often on the right & brake on the left and I vividly remember being taken by surprise on an early Ducati 750 with gearbox that was “down for up” (Nortons & some BSAs, Matchless etc were the same = its now called race shift & is back in vogue for track bikes & racers).

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I had a similar brain scramble a couple of years back when I rode one of Allen Millyard’s two stroke bikes - upside down gearshifts!!

[@timrains5011]

One of your "classic" bike rides?

[@malcolmpatton9314]

You are a brave man riding the Harley but I guess for a bloke who is also a pilot piece of cake.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Well I’m not sure it was thaaat easy….

[@Bobby-wn5yr]

I’m actually surprised how Harley it really is for such an old bike tbh.

[@Bass.Player]

Interesting... I can't imagine how that Harley handled in third gear at speed...

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I can imagine and it’s not pretty!

[@perimund]

He told you Harley likes to be riden fast in corners, was hoping to se you shift to in 2nd gear from that reason. Btw its that ex. E.C. "Orange" donated to museum?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sorry to dissappoint!

[@perimund]

@@TheMissendenFlyer next time next time Andy. Regards from Slovenia Dave

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

@@perimund Hope you're well mate?

[@perimund]

@@TheMissendenFlyer all fine. Winter mode ON.

[@roviwoteap2375]

I guess Harley’s were just designed for straight roads in big countries. 😂

[@garymasterson1174]

Crackin

[@palantir135]

I thought flying a plane was difficult but I was wrong😅. It’s more like flying a helicopter.

[@neilurquhart8622]

Sounds similar to a 2023 Harley eh?🤣

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sure does! (Cos it is!!)