Why Were These Machines Cut Up and Modified?

Dale's Wheels Through Time Museum, located in Maggie Valley, NC, features over 375 American motorcycles, unique cars, and transportation history.
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[@2000tc88]

A wealth of knowledge right here. I could listen to Matt all day.

[@richardcrouse9074]

Matt you’re doing a fantastic job of carrying on the legacy of our dear friend and your Father Dale Walksler. Thank you so much.

[@JasonAlexander-uz4ns]

Matt's enthusiasm is like his dad his knowledge too .Long live Dale and wheels threw time .

[@steverice7546]

The level of passion this guy clearly has just oozes out any time he speaks about those old bikes.

[@kevinglascock4246]

Love to hear Matt talk the way he tells about each motorcycle he's very knowledgeable for his age he learned from his dad and has took what he learned from his dad even farther his dad would be proud he's kept the museum going and continues to build it

[@MEJ777]

Best channel on KZbin this what I watch when I'm off work and got some time to myself

[@roddyhankins8642]

Matt I'm in England but love your channel what an interesting way you present the channel. Keep up the fantastic work. Top man

[@glentomkins8044]

I'm from Australia and I first found out about Harleys and choppers as a school kid. Fascinating information and great presentation. Thanks Matt!

[@TyWooPing]

The genuine enthusiasm and excitement is infectious!! Can watch these all day long and just get hyped about bikes and bike history. Keep em comin!

[@Im_sleep_when_Im_dead]

brilliant! im so glad t see all these stuff such a history...back in a day man. Thanks man !!!

[@johncook3062]

Absolutely my new favorite video. No matter how many times I go there, I see something in these videos that makes me want to go back.

[@nappyheadedhoe]

Love all these videos.Ive got 16 classic bikes and have been to the museum three times.Go after that beautiful raffle bike every year too!!!.Keep up the great work Matt !!!!

[@Ian-bq7gp]

Thank you so much Matt, it's so interesting the beginning of customisation stripping off weight. These machines are so much more beautiful than today's machines. It's great that wheels through time is creating tomorrow's enthusiasts so these machines will still. Be around for another 120 years hopefully.

[@djking44151]

Amazing audio quality, from the narration to the engines. Fairplay

[@brucewootan291]

Hi enjoy listening to the knowledge from this man about old motorcycles

[@frankparnell7931]

Well, Matt, you don’t have to worry about me wanting the one with no brakes.

[@MyWillypilly]

He's so passionate about what he's doing.

[@russthebiker]

As a Brit, modern Harleys and the culture that goes with them feels alien to me ( I ride an Italian bike) but these early American motorcycles influenced the worlds motorcycle manufactures, they are so slim, and well balanced and purposeful, and the fact that all of your machines run is the icing on the cake, and to listen to you speak about them with such passion is a joy, ps I think the knucklehead really is the pinnacle of motorcycles, you could ride around the world on one of those

[@fabieneldridge3414]

Your the Best mechanic, builder period. Every bike you do turns out Beautiful !

[@michaeldiaz7229]

Love those 45 side valves

[@jasonmyers3847]

I go to the custom show in Virginia City, every year. It's always a damn good show.

[@markfalcon5949]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos and to see all the cool bikes and memorabilia. Plus listening to how you explain and tell the story behind each motorcycle. A complete education every time I drop in to check WTT out!!!

[@58dbutcher]

Pretty wild the knowledge and detail year by year. What was attractive to the time. Certainly the excitement while your building step by step ! So appreciative for everything you bring.

[@BNatoAk]

You have a million years of peoples memories in your facility ❤

[@charleycavanaugh5414]

I love the Knowledge you put out there for everyone to learn. Thank you

[@64faffi]

You REALLY know how to put together an engine! No smoke on startup on something from the teens is just amazing - probably no engine did that back then, even brand new or just broken in.

[@gratefuldriver2362]

Another awesome video! Enjoyed the trip through history.

[@rickwilson7968]

Matt - Great stuff! Thank you! Keep it coming.

[@markmcintosh7095]

You do amazing work. I have to travel to your facility sometime.

[@favoriteblueshirt]

Excellent, love these videos.

[@OSOFLHP]

WWII Had an influence on culture, pin-up art, aircraft influence, kick ass attitude.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

AMAZING.....Thanks for the amazing crank ups Matt...... Old Shoe🇺🇸

[@lenjackson6842]

I really enjoyed this one .... nice job educating us sir , thanks ...

[@arthurcgans8198]

Another great video! Thanks Matt!!

[@docholliday.]

Another great video Matt. Thanks!

[@frankpowell2178]

So awesome, love these bikes thx

[@basilbrushbooshieboosh5302]

My tickets are in and I'm looking forward to that draw. Beautiful bikes you have there guys. Thanks

[@kevinrudisill6129]

Thank you for keeping up your father's legacy

[@robcates2383]

Another AMAZING VIDEO, MATT!!!!!

[@grayfox9911]

Thanks!

[@greghelms4458]

Love the content Matt

[@craigpennington1251]

Riders have less to choose from. It was back then & is going that way today. H.D. has eliminated some of their best works. Not only H.D. but other brands also. Not much to choose from when going into a Motorcycle dealership of any sort. This place here is eye candy & a huge wish list. Always great stuff featured.

[@minsoolee9107]

Great show, I really want an old bike to fix up now. From Korea!

[@thinman8621]

Cool stuff! Thank you.

[@scottscott6794]

Your father will never be forgotten even if he had a daughter with a great looking beard like, you she would be a, top notch mechanic wheels through time this country loves what you have preserved.

[@randycrager4074]

I never rode an Indian with the left hand throttle. Just wouldn't even consider it back when! I always knew I'd probably wreck it and die. No, I've never wrecked any motorcycle, come close, too scary so I slowed down years ago. Many friends died so I went from fast to extreme defensive riding. Good friend had his Harley for 3 weeks and someone pulled out in front of him. He put the skids on, ended on the side and he hit the bumper at his neck. One of the times of my life other than suffering a brain aneurysm, lol. Bud would give you his last $ and had the biggest heart of anyone I knew. Dang, gotta go, the tears may flow. Great video. Keep them coming!

[@becoming-humble8745]

Thanks Matt

[@robertcribb3859]

I just hope Matt that you have a child or younger family member who will carry the torch and be as passionate about preserving the motorcycle history as you are

[@nbowling10trio]

I'd be happy to own any one of those bikes. Supercool!

[@anthonysmalawipredators8794]

The Finch Coca Cola bike is one of my all time favorites. So many og impossible to find parts, cool as hell, first "themed" bike, aghhh I love it. I can't wait for the day I finally get to visit the museum

[@brucewootan291]

Very nice

[@dustins.4666]

bobbers are absolutely gorgeous

[@baconsarny-geddon8298]

That molded frame Indian is cool as hell

[@Boreascorax]

The only thing better than the sound of an old Harley running is the sound of one of my own old Harleys running.

[@joezambrano9651]

You're awesome matt

[@keefespencer1173]

I have yet to see any Shovelheads in the collection at the museum

[@scottarmstrong1172]

There are some shovels, K models, and sportsters upstairs. I think Matt likes to focus more on the older stuff.

[@lengabel9479]

How do I get in on the raffle? Thanks for all your time and information.

[@larrypeplinski593]

There’s my ‘37 Knuckle just waiting for me to ride it home to Fort Worth, Texas.

[@ast3663]

15:30 what a sound ..roaring

[@wheelsthroughtime]

If you want to support the Museum, get your chance to own this 1937 Knucklehead at wheelsthroughtime.com/win-this-bike

[@bertkilborne6464]

My Uncle owned a custom Knucklehead that was all chrome. Unfortunately he died in a hunting accident in 1947 after returning home from WW2 . I never did meet him, but when my grandfather was actually able to talk about him without breaking down he told me stories about his bikes, because I was interested in bikes too. Then one day he found a picture of it and his bike literally was 100% chrome . I heard that a guy from Kentucky bought it.

[@KirkFarmer-je6ik]

Need one of those

[@dirtykustomz]

I would love to one day visit. Where can I get parts for a 1929 peashooter, I just got a frame ?

[@tylerg6241]

10:01 Homie has an electrical outlet in the middle of his floor. Don't spill your drink.

[@adamcolbert1039]

Matt have you rode every bike in the museum?

[@ensporium8857]

I would think so. He grew up in the museum and all of the bikes run and have to be started up atleast 1-2 times per year

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Keenan tatro would like that stars and stripes bike!

[@marclacroix3343]

On the wldr, what did you mean when you said that its so cam”d up that it drops a cylinder?

[@NBSV1]

A big cam with lots of overlap tends to foul the plugs at low rpm. Made to race so they aren’t very happy when not getting run hard.

[@inout3513]

I am by no means a harly buff I was always an old Indian fan but I absolutely love love love knuckle heads

[@G58]

The really weird thing is that I actively dislike modern Harleys (and Harley rider mentality), most Indians (except the FTR), choppers, bobbers etc. My logic is simple: they are heavy outdated agricultural geriatric vibrators - and were by the 1950s. But every time I watch one of your videos, I end up not knowing which one of these crazy old things I like the most!!! Do I want the factory bike? The stripped down sports bike? The ratty rusty bobber…???👀🙄🧐😎😜🙈 It’s more than your extensive knowledge, boundless enthusiasm, skills and dedication to your amazing collection. The bikes themselves have an allure that defies explanation. Thank you for sharing. PS If I won the raffle bike, do you ship to the UK?

[@akulinamackenzie4492]

❤

[@chuk2795]

I'm hoping and praying my Dad Terry Bruff, wins this year, hes been buying e eryone shirts every year, I have that knuckle shirt on right now

[@freyatilly]

Reminds me of the mini series Harley and the Davidsons.

[@pameladunn7346]

on the 1949 with the flames

[@pameladunn7346]

what are those wheel covers called ? , there like hub caps ?

[@jepryx]

New subscriber here

[@toddricketts9498]

Again Thank you Matt love what you're doing 🇺🇸

[@IosifStalin-hi6cv]

Жизнь прожита не зря вы крут)

[@tomeickhorst6787]

Man it would be cool if you could Built a tribute bike to Burt Monroe Indian scout he sat the records with

[@Iowaboy745]

Heading to Springfield Missouri to go pick up a 1955 pan head that my dad gave me that one belong to my grandfathers been sitting in a barn for years to resurrect the dead

[@saltyreesescup3104]

Your Indian Is Top Level In My Book. Thanks For Sharing Man ! 🧂

[@9ijnht5rdx]

Knowing the difference between a bobber and a chopper.

[@mdf1951]

What about that Corvette in the background? If you had a Harley and a Corvette in the early 50's that would have been awesome.

[@simoncaddick9085]

5:05 - That's Dick Dale. 🎸

[@philmoore9829]

Ain't nobody going to "run down the freeway all day at 100 miles an hour " with a 3 1/2 gallon tank.

[@waynejones6215]

Visiting soon to look at my knuckle head then come back later and rid it home

[@Azerium88]

What boots do you wear out of curiosity? Would you even do a gear video that you use. I know it would be out of character for the channel but I’m super curious.

[@redr1150r]

I was always always told that it was done to line them up for racing.

[@MrEatenalive]

I love how there is pan to catch oil under all the Harleys...That's why the did'nt rust they slung oil everywhere!😁😁

[@harleyhawk7959]

how does one find out, number of bikes painted in a color or colors by model and year.

[@johndills3900]

No info on how many a certain color , but do have the info on what colors were available each year

[@bradgolden-si9uv]

Hey guys J.P.cycles motorcycle museum is up for sale..all bikes must go.. Sorry to say the original owner of J.P. cycles has passed

[@joezambrano9651]

I meant in what year did motorcycle s start coming out with chrome rims..by the way that white Indian is sweet

[@louisflege3741]

Do you guys take do custom jobs on bikes for people?

[@joezambrano9651]

You know I've noticed most older 1900 bikes have black rims we hen did they start putting chrome rims on bikes

[@akulinamackenzie4492]

9350 views 22k 👍 ytube honesty 🤣

[@davidthomspson9771]

A whopping .250 " of intake valve lift 😂

[@laurentfoisy4573]

Wheels Through Time = I think Harley needs to Go Through There Catalog and (Make Old-Bikes=Modernized to todays Standards), And Rerelease them to the Public, I know the old bikes weren't that Great, That's why I said (Modernize It), (So it Runs a Lot Better / To Today Standards), {Better than it Ran-Back-In-The-Day}. They would Probably Sell-Out every Single ReRelease..

[@worldssickestmedia2713]

When I look at all those old bikes there's something that is actually quite sad about them. Somebody a long time ago bought those things brand new. They rode them and cherished them. The bike was their baby. But Now that guy is dead. Nobody remembers or even knows who that guy is.

[@russthebiker]

but instead of being turned into scrap, the motorcycles are alive, I am sure they talk to one and other when the place is closed, and perhaps the ghosts of their owners call in to rub a hand over their bars

[@GTMarmot]

Don't think too much

[@markkeller1778]

That Indian chop is prettier than my EX wife (and she was HOT), beautiful scooter! I love it!

[@kennedymcgovern5413]

What I love about bikes is the fact that they don't change for the sake of change. Take a Model A Ford from the 1930s and put next to whatever you drive today. The two things you'll be looking at don't even appear to be the same species. You just don't get the same experience that early drivers got. They have taken all of the humanity out of cars and computerized it. Not only that, but the style has been lost. Every manufacturer is chasing the same aerodynamics, and wind flows the same way in every wind tunnel...so all cars are starting to look the same as each other. It's vanilla. It's bland. It's boring. Now look at bikes. Take your new muscle cruiser, and put to beside one of those stock race bikes from the 30s. The differences are MINOR. Seats are different. I am sure they have better shocks, and that sort of thing. But in essence, your bike does not look very much different from what those guys were taking around the track 90 years ago, or what James Dean was keeping cool 70 years ago. Bikes are the same animal now that they were in the beginning. And you can mod yours out just like they could, without having to call in an IT specialist. We are getting almost the same experience that they were getting. Now, the copycat thing is an issue, just like with cars. My Nip cruiser looks just as cool as your Harley. Relax, I am not saying they are the same. But my copy has the same look as your original, and that is undeniable. But at least they are copycatting each other on something real, raw and cool. I dig that!

[@geraldscott4302]

We are currently living in the absolute worst time for motorcycles ever. Not only do we have trash like EFI, ABS, rider modes, digital instruments, computerized everything, but they are hideously UGLY. It is virtually impossible to find a new street motorcycle that is not 99% flat black. I started riding on the street back in 1975 at age 16 on a 1972 Suzuki GT380 2 stroke triple. Back then there were so many wonderful bikes. My first brand new bike was a 1980 Suzuki GS450L. That started my life long love affair with cruiser style motorcycles. They looked great, they were super comfortable, and there was plenty of room to tie stuff onto them. They made perfect touring bikes, which quickly became my favorite type of riding. I've owned over 30 of them, all carbureted, all with bright shiny paint and LOTS of chrome and polished aluminum. For a while I bought a new bike about every year and a half. As soon as I paid one off I bought another. Now there is not a single new bike out there that I want. I'm so glad I have a collection of older bikes that still look like motorcycles should. Two of them are Harleys, both bought used. A 1989 FXRS Low Rider, and a 2001 Sportster 1200C. Both EVO powered.