I Saved This Rusted and Abandoned Motorcycle From A Junk Pile!

[@stephenroman9015]

I never get tired of seeing old Harley Davidson's brought back to life....

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

👍👍👍👍

[@DogSerious]

They should paint it pink, or rainbow coloured, lol.

[@joejones9520]

@@DogSerious put a tuck option on the seat

[@waynemorgan3095]

Love the video, absolutely a pure honor to watch you guys bring these old war dogs back to life. Just a testament of how good those things were made. Incredible

[@TheSjeffries]

I'm not a Harley guy necessarily but I love your passion for the brand. I feel like I'm learning something every time I watch your videos..not just start and rebuild/repair but a great history lesson. Keep up the wonderful work!

[@lawrenceklein3524]

Whenever you and Chris are bringing an old relic back to life, it reminds me of the time i was re-building my old '47EL. I bled sweated and cried over every little (and large!) part I hunted down to get as close to factory stock as possible! The bike and I became one! I can't tell you how much I loved that beast! ❤

[@CitizenSmith50]

I stated restoring bikes in the mid-sixties, an in about '69 scrounged 5 Harley WLA's from a cattle station in Outback Australia and managed to make 2 bikes out of all the bits; an authentic Australian Army model, with SMLE leather bucket instead of the Tommy gun one, and a Civilian one with valenced guards and a sidecar. Lost the lot in a divorce settlement, and am now in my 70's and crippled, and am so depressed that I will never be able to restore another bike, so it gives me great pleasure to live vicariously through guys and it fascinates me to see not only the bikes you are working on, as well as those in the background and all the bits and pieces that I would love to converse about with you ! Greetings from a small town in Rural South Australia !

[@CitizenSmith50]

P.S. Wrote that before I watched the whole Vid, and it turns out that the pale blue WL seems exactly the same as the one I restored in '69/'70 ,except that I kept the original handlebars and no grab bar on the back of the seat (and, of course, there is no Goulding sidecar)! ! Nearly in tears as it brings back memories of over 50 years ago !

[@Prfdt3]

Don't let a cv*t bring you down you still have life and hope.

[@stomper2582]

Blow the dust off while feeling the wind in your face.

[@rutrutbella600]

Keep the faith brother never give up I'm about in same situation god bless you from outside Daytona beach FL

[@scotpettengill7801]

I just gotta say that Dale is smiling down on your whole crew ! Having met Dale on my visit at Wheels Thru Time, I have to say that he would be so very proud of you guys. Thanks so much for carrying on with his mission, a mission that is so very important to future motorcyclist of the world. I just attended my 45th year at Laconia, here in my home state . Thanks for all that you do..RIDE ON FRIENDS..

[@markeiler9753]

I needed friends like you guys when I was a kid . oh how I would love to look at a bike and know what was what and have a friend or two to share it with . Appreciate what you got and cherish what you have .

[@Mahashma]

The passion and enthusiasm coupled with the encyclopedic knowledge is truly a joy to watch. And you do your best to share that knowledge, which is an invaluable thing.

[@JeffKopis]

You might be the best OLD-HARLEY mechanic in the world. You know the year and application of every ancient, grimy part at a GLANCE, and how to fix or install it QUICKLY! Amazing.

[@TheBear351]

Watching these videos brings back all the days I spent with my Dad and an old mate of his Jim Forster here in Safety Bay West Australia. Unfortunately Jim died 2 years ago. He was 105 years old and spent his retirement rebuilding old Harley's, BSA's, Ariel's etc. I remember a 42 WLA painted up like the bikes Dad ride in WW2. A 28 Harley, a Harley from the early 30's he called the depression bike. So much history restored to its former glory and I am guessing was on sold by the family once Mr Forster died. I loved that old 28 with side car he named Aunty Jack. On thise bikes I was taught all about compression, firing of cylinders, strokes etc as a kid. Love your work fellas

[@TX-biker]

It’s fun to watch Matt get excited about saving another piece of history

[@paul-thomasjewell2163]

I'm in the UK - I'd love to own a Harley one day! I was glued to this video and what a beautiful bike and in the fortunate hands of experts! Thank you for this! One day, I'd love to visit! We can dream can't we?

[@richardosborne8150]

They are all keepers, this era of motorcycles was amazing i wish i could get one myself. Keep up with all the good saves!!

[@jamesdejana4628]

Love watching you and Chris bringing these old bikes to life. Can’t wait for my first visit to the museum later this month. Hope to meet you.

[@randomrob2221]

Im just amazed on how much knowledge this man has on bikes, and the passion, this is so cool to watch

[@seather863]

Nice job Matt and Chris! She's a keeper!

[@Hog-g2z]

Good morning 🌅, great job guys, France. I am in my 70s , your bike reminds me when I was 16/7, I passed my test when I was 17 , I had Norton and one especially Norton dominator , it was crusty like your bike , I stripped it and rebuilt it but I turned into a chopper , Got back into bakes in the early 90s until 2019 , when I sold everything, and just recently purchased a 2003 Deuce, it was crusty. It wouldn’t run properly, just spent the last 3 weeks rebuilding, primer and part of the gearbox, carb , ignition system, all running, ready for a test, It is great being back on 2 wheels,

[@MalTaylor-h6s]

It never fails to amaze me how quickly you can get these old Harleys to run again having been stood idle for tens of years. A testament to your skill and the quality and durability of old Harley Davidsons. Keep these videos coming 👍

[@homerhorisgumboot5503]

OUTSTANDING! Ive been a mechanic for 40 years, now retired. This is the first time I have ever seen a 10mm anything was found. I always assumed all the 10mm were taken off world by aliens , amazing !

[@garycamara9955]

I have one that keeps reappearing in my front pocket.

[@joehovanec1985]

Yes, 10mm sockets are probably the most replaced with new ones.

[@keithcarchide806]

Ahh yes the infamous 10mm never around when needed and always come across a few when not needed.😂

[@jlaudiofan1984]

fucking hilarous i go threw this exact thing

[@ShaneMease]

COOL 😎 ☝️

[@motorfreaknew]

It's always a pleasure to see you resurrect these glorious bikes... the color is beautiful too... years ago I painted my 2005 Sportster carb. of a very similar color!

[@poulsonarrow]

How cool to get a whole barn collection of history and play , keep the new clean , love the patina / rust /dust

[@CatfishLove]

You guys are living the DREAM. Was in the museum about 20 years back and met your DAD, Kelly and I were amazed at taking the trip back in time that day. The best I can remember your dad had the old board trackers and racers in a circle on display in the center of museum. Was a cool experience. We will be visiting again soon. Bought my first scooter in 77 I think, it was in Starkville MS, I was 17 it was a black and charcoal gray with gold pin stripes ROADSTER as a 17-year-old I was on top of the world when I rode that thing. 27 Harleys later and still have not owned anything older than a 62. Mabey someday but I am running out of time. I enjoy all the content and the passion I see in you guys when working on these old girls.

[@dutch_clutch8211]

I would kill to work at the museum for days like this!

[@SyThco13]

Dito

[@williambarry8015]

When i was young before my brain injury i had a photographic memory and would have loved to work there.

[@davidrose415]

That transmission is fixable. You need flux (20 mule team borax), an oxy/ace number 2 welding tip, and a pure aluminum bar. You can use pipe fitting flux paste if you want to prep the surface, but as a bladesmith I prefer borax. Put the flux on your surface and heat it with the torch till it melts the flux. Then build up your surface with the aluminum rod. After it is built up you can sculpt it with a flat grinder in a dye grinder the drill and tap it. Don't give up on that gem. I have tigged those cases back together from a complete split and rode them for years before someone offered me more than I liked the bike. The repair I described my dad was taught to do in the army on messenger bikes during Vietnam. I've used it building lowrider cars and restoring old Indian motorcycles. Did it two years ago to repair an engine mount on a yamaha xj650 chopper I built from a box of parts. It can be done. Just a little practice on some scrap metal to develope your touch on the torch. I mean you are already planning to scrap it what will it hurt for you to try. If you are gonna bring old bikes back why not learn the old skills to go with it. Honestly if had the means I would gladly be on my way to show you.

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

👍👍👍👍🏍️

[@mroatsdoes]

Thanks Chip

[@williambarry8015]

Mastering that technique around that shop would be cha ching.

[@bikejunk1]

if you look at the top of the transmission case it looks like the entire thing is patched multiple times

[@billywird]

Here's one for you. I watch a lot of these You Tube videos (can't understand why I don't get anything done) I watch these videos from out there in Pakistan I think that is where they are and it shows these guys welding up engine blocks that have holes busted in them with an oxy-acetylene torch. It is amazing and if they can do it we can do it. Of course they do not waste anything and it is quite educational to see them in action.

[@barnabassackett]

Me and the better half love Wheels Through Time. We rode a sportster 400 mi from West Tennessee to Maggie Valley to see it and it did not dissapoint it is incredible to see so much mind boggling stuff in one place and we even got to meet Chris who is a really nice down to earth guy maybe we get to meet Matt next time

[@wheelsthroughtime]

See you next time!!

[@jessetellez1734]

I love to watch these machines come to life. It reminds me of hanging out with my Grandpa

[@ReineDedeurwaerder-Sulmo-rz9cz]

I'm 72 yearz Young, still kicking, Hardcore will Never die❤🎉😮

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

👍👍👍👍

[@christiansan123]

This is definitely my favorite channel on KZbin right now! There was a lot of nice stuff in that container I really liked that black one and I personally like the white seat better in the blue one

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

Definitely A KEEPER !!! Hope you are going to be there tomorrow when the BADGERS are there... Bad weather...I'll be coming up in the jeep

[@wheelsthroughtime]

See you then!

[@patrickrooney5130]

Iv just found this channel. And I'm loving it. 6 hours of it. I had to stop for my supper. Well done guys.

[@patrickdaharsh6685]

I'm almost 70 have had many Harley's over the years. Due to health can't ride anymore...BUT THIS IS THE COOLEST BIKE I"VE EVER SEEN !!!

[@christiansan123]

This is definitely my favorite channel on KZbin right now! There was a lot of nice stuff in that container I really liked that black one

[@benmasters1980]

Love your energy and knowledge that your bring to your channel.

[@richardleblanc5803]

Man Im watching the saved this abandoned junk pile motorcycle and I’m just thinking you’re Dad would be so proud of you right now! This KZbin channel that you’re sharing and creating is going to be timeless and already is !! Great thing that you are doing! Wow! Thank you for sharing! I wish I was your neighbour lol I would never leave 🍻

[@tristanbuckoke9121]

Man I love watching Matt and Chris working. It's so fluid. Definitely professional high class craftsmanship. Cheers guys from Australia 🇦🇺

[@danielfield3580]

Love watching these guys talk their way through troubleshooting and correcting. Much knowledge there!

[@daveco1270]

"Transmission officially reversed" Love it. This is like watching a couple top notch doctors or surgeons working the ER on a Friday night.

[@davidhickerson1110]

Looks like a keeper to me. I've had some 45's. Still have some WL parts

[@Melicoy]

Ya and get rid of the sun glasses every frame you putting back on your noggin.

[@bartholomewceremony6981]

That is not a junk pile that's a well sheltered stash

[@theojilderts9729]

Pure gold...

[@joshschneider9766]

the surgeons are never actually assigned to the ER. thats a departmental transfer via triage ;)

[@tonyking3125]

There's years worth of work in that one trailer, incredible !

[@tedsibert7069]

Love the show. My brother in law knew the old bikes. He had a pan shovel that looked like your stuff. It was a real sleeper. Had a shop in the sixties. You have a new fan. You sure know your trade. Nice to see you do your own work. Thanks.

[@southerncrossdream288]

I especially enjoyed watching Matt working on this motorcycle.

[@thumpershd]

Love the enthusiasm of exploring this bike for the first time. What a haul of vintage Harley parts and no better place for them to go. Thanks for the video Matt and Chris!

[@garycartwright1239]

Excited to watch your videos! Mr. Dale would be proud!

[@JamesWard-om5rj]

Great video. What I like about it is that you guys know what you are doing, but having a lot fun while you do it. I might just visit your museum. Thanks!

[@charliefromnh7631]

I LOVE Chris's "cuffed" blue jeans... A throwback to the 40s and 50s.....

[@syrsknight]

I've been wearing cuffedjeans since 1970's and i was born in the 1960's lol

[@jonmurraymurray5512]

Was important for Levi's 501 button fly back in the day. You always bought long cause you didn't really know and you could cuff them is you guessed wrong.

[@nickhighland799]

Y'know, it was choppers that first got me interested in motorcycles, but ever since i started watching this channel more frequently I've been falling in love with these WLs! Can't get enough of these or the board track racers. Thanks for broadening my horizons. Hope i can make it out and see the museum someday, but these vids and the online gift shop will have to do for now haha. I repped a dales harley shirt last time i worked the pomona auto swap.

[@garyseaton4619]

Watching Masters at work is truly a pleasure... I'm going with 5 kicks

[@kevinschneider3731]

Incredible how Matt & Chris are able to get these bikes running in no time. Loved the museum and can't wait to visit again in the fall.

[@BartComeau-h6b]

Nothing built today will start in 80 years. Great video !

[@jessiejames2155]

It's very rewarding, restoring a hidden classic gem..! Every inch of restoration will be worth the effort ! The results,..will be phenomenal ! 😮👍🏻

[@mattivirta]

NOT classic gem, have true classic trash. big shit only.

[@justinkeller9187]

Next raffle bike. Dust and all!!!!!

[@PapaTanGh0stNI9htM4R3S0nMaInSt]

There'll be no dust after a shakedown.

[@ElTorinoDelPipi]

You are living the dream of many many guys, i love your history, your pasión and knowledge. From Argentina, I just have got a pair of classic and antiques bikes.

[@SutediMoto]

We can now confidently say, once Dale and Chris get an old Harley running, someone finds their lost 10mm socket. Lol.

[@ianhill4585]

I always seem to find 10mm spanners.

[@popotjiek]

Love this kind Discovery,s from a old barn . You have the same passion as your dad ,hé can and we be proud of you Mat . Dale we are missing you ,but your forever in my ❤❤. RIP

[@d1mennis]

I love videos like this where you take junk and turn it into gold!

[@Ocboy420]

Such a cool channel glad I came across it. Love seeing old bikes come back to life it’s magical.

[@crazyelf3839]

I've had the opportunity to build a couple of these old 45 Flatheads. Wish I still owned one! The only problem I had in the motorcycle community was, "You're riding a girls bike!" Of course most of these so-called "bikers" even knew how to start one, let alone ride it!

[@Tcup1982]

It's okay bro I got a sportster 😂

[@straightpipec6099]

Don’t worry about what people say. You know it doesn’t get cooler than this.

[@robertgreenleaf3647]

These guys are great it's literally like watching two young kids opening up presents all day long on Christmas you can feel the excitement with these guys I love it knowing that these guys will past those parts along rebuild some of those bikes get them back out on the road 🚦🚇🚲🚲

[@LtJackboot]

What are the chances ANYBODY else would just happen to have a 47 trans laying around?

[@monkeyzeetube]

SO amazed how knowledgeable you guys are. So much fun and very educational to watch..

[@1bizjets]

Why didn't you just buy the trailer LOL

[@RS-cb7nm]

No shit!

[@Phuq_it]

I have a sporty 2021… been sitting for a while because I have a bigger bike now. After watching this I decided to get the sporty out and go get gas and go for a ride… I think this is my new favorite channel

[@edarmstrong9389]

Glad to see you following your father's legacy. I remember seeing him fire up one of the museum pieces and hot rodding it up and down the road.

[@nbholifield]

The most amazing videos on the internet.....I will get there one day to visit the museum.....#1 on my bucket list....

[@MBoyer-ng6ok]

Great to see the bike come back to life and the reactions of the passionate collectors... Reminds me of when things were simpler and built to last or be repaired--not just throw away, plastic computers on wheels.

[@christiansan123]

This is definitely my favorite channel on KZbin right now! There was a lot of nice stuff in that container I really liked that black one and o personally like the white seat better in the blue one

[@keithcarchide806]

Wow you guys are amazing saving all these gems. Im fascinated with old bikes. One day i hope to have one.Thank you for sharing with us. 🤤

[@woongtv-naturehealing273]

I'm touched by your efforts to operate old motorcycles and I commend you for your persistence

[@drcharlestennant8658]

Love watching you guys work on these old bikes - from a Harley rider in the UK 😊

[@billgraham5609]

I've been to the museum several times when I ride to visit family in Maryville TN. I buy the raffle tickets for bikes, glad to see how they get rebuilt.

[@guitardan102938]

Really great channel! Very impressive knowledge of the old Harley's, great diagnosis skills, skillful practical abilities, epic work ethos, super cool subject matter and a smattering of humour and banter makes for an entertaining watch! Thanks!

[@regnoice3752]

It's great to see you guys bring this motorcycle back to life again and see it hopefully back on the road again great work guys your the best I'm from England and love motorcycle videos thank you for sharing this video.

[@chrislovett9711]

Glad you are continuing your father’s legacy ❤props to you my friend

[@jeremyp2295]

Love it ,that bike has so much character that cannot be duplicated. I have fun hanging out with you guys trouble shooting. I love making old things run its like a treasure hunt. Getting excited for November

[@truthbetold-jq8iw]

More history saved, thank you. Love to watch you do your thing.

[@wchaleyjr43]

Love to watch your program I'm 74 born in 1950 LOVE to own a 50's motorcycle 🏍

[@deweygill1973]

Very satisfying video. This is the stuff we were all fooling around with in the late ‘60’s, but without your knowledge and resources. You could buy these bikes - worn out but still running for 100 bucks. It sure helped growing up In Milwaukee, though, where beer and Harleys were king. That bike has “me” written all over it

[@lariardo]

I really enjoy your videos restoring these old bikes.

[@EasyDoesitmoto]

That wl has the perfect look! I wouldn’t change a thing and just ride the wheels off it. Love your work mate! Can’t wait to visit the museum one day

[@OldeSchoolRcUk]

Stunning and awesome. These are real og motor cycles and I’d love a combo. Sadly funds won’t allow it but that is beautiful Thankyou for saving it

[@CarlosOrellana-zd9kx]

Recently visited the Museum. The place is amazing. Thanks for all you do.

[@AndyL940]

Your father would be so proud of you. It makes me emotional to think about it. Your loving life it’s wonderful to see 🙏🏻

[@thomasdesantis6920]

I love looking back In Time & seeing you two gents getting 45’ & ALL the rest of the vintage machines back working / riding You bring MUCH JOY I wish I were by your sides Wrenching & going on some rides I would love too get my project complete & working servi Car I have a start So far a frame W/ trans / wheels/tanks no engine yet all mismatched needs total restoration still gathering for now I will keep on riding my Tri Glide I wish you Peace & JOY

[@76Sporty22FatBob]

Love watching your content, so informative on your knowledge. So sweet to watch the resurrection of all the machines in your care !

[@markmcintosh7095]

I look forward to your videos. It's amazing how you get these old bikes to run in such short order. Thanks

[@Mike40M]

Love this one. Reminds me of a DL I fixed 60 years ago. Everything original except the infamous bevel gear generator drive. Had been replaced with a V-belt. Crankpin worn 1/16. Rode it for two years, always reliable. Then went on with more modern bikes. But running when I bought it, so no wonder you could get this one going.

[@ChrisSaddlerSam]

Man, I love your videos!!! So much passion... so much love for these american masterpieces!!!!

[@PCMenten]

I’m glad someone saved this stuff. These days, these sorts of motorcycles will be restored to better than new and preserved.

[@MarkoMarcello]

Awesome work guys saving that piece of history.

[@jasstack]

What a joy to see you all working together as a team.

[@edwardstephens247]

I love these videos of older Harleys! I would absolutely love to own a Harley Davidson like this one.

[@user-Borgus]

That bike reminds me of my '41 9N Ford tractor before finding out that the oil filter lines had been plugged for perhaps decades. Lotsa clattering, but it still ran. Now it sounds like greasy silk. Great work, Bruthas!

[@thebriancameron3873]

I watched Field of Dreams just last week, then pulled this video up this morning. Perfect. My dad has a 31 UL, a 34/5/6 (One piece at a time) UL, and a 49 WL... One of these days he and i are gonna have to ride em up to see yall.

[@physicalstarfighter2131]

This is why I like this channel you guys genuinely love what you’re doing

[@bizzirker]

Brings back memories of my first bike, almost the exact same Trans problems. My first crash course on transmissions. I guess that was a min or two back. Way cool video. Nice shop

[@inout3513]

I wish I had the 1/4 of knowledge you have when it comes to bikes, you are like one of my best friends he seems to just breath knowledge when it comes to engines

[@martinpoulsen-v4g]

Back in the early 70's I rode a 42 Flathead Harley. Sometimes when the big guys would kick the motor over they broke the rod going through the motor. The Harley was green at first then painted red. No faster than 50 mph was the best ride. I'm 70 now and it would be nice to have another GEM like this.

[@CautionHighWavesAhead-]

That's a lovely machine right there. Makes me wonder what it was like back then to ride it brand new.

[@wescardwell1912]

Absolutely brilliant! This is why we’re Americans. Dale is so proud.

[@rickypevey7751]

I watch a lot of car shows but you guys and these old skoots are by far the best

[@robertcorrigan3816]

Your knowledge always amazes me. God Bless you and your knowledge. Cin-Cin and Salute 🫡💪🕊