If you want to support the Wheels Through Time Museum in our effort to preserve this history, head over to wheelsthroughtime.com/win-this-bike and get a chance at winning a genuine '37 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead!
@lucbos7516 Жыл бұрын
So beautiful Love it !
@DarrenandMelissa Жыл бұрын
You should consider moving Wheels Through Time to Las Vegas! This would be a HUGE attraction!
@VincentVagabond Жыл бұрын
My old man showed me the float bowl tap when I was a kid. Sadly he past in 2020 but I still carry on everything he taught me. Great channel and always refreshing to watch your positivity. 👊🤙
@rpm2dayg648 Жыл бұрын
The tap, yes.
@richardashwood5771 Жыл бұрын
No computer chips, no fuel injection, no fancy paint, no plastic, no BS, just a down to earth beautiful bike. What’s not to love!
@sladeb6036 Жыл бұрын
Yep. Not gonna go the same way with todays bikes in the future I imagine.
@lawrenceklein3524 Жыл бұрын
Exactly what I loved about my old '47el Knucklehead. Geeze, I miss that bike!!
@sladeb6036 Жыл бұрын
@@lawrenceklein3524 oh I bet. At least you had it at some point in it's long life.
@brianjones4026 Жыл бұрын
Jap Crap !!
@mjb80713 Жыл бұрын
Knee buckling 55 HP
@edarmstrong9389 Жыл бұрын
Cool! You're a reincarnation of your Dad. My wife and I visited your museum years back and watched him fire up bikes on the first kick, he was an exceptional man, the world needs more like him.
@dallisspicer6825 Жыл бұрын
This is why I love you guys.. saving these beautiful old bikes
@scifiknut Жыл бұрын
"We've got spark at the points. That's a BIG positive". Made me chuckle 😄.
@LTJC70 Жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL THING!!! Thx for sharing... Be Safe Everyone!!
@davidwilson4584 Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful bike. The proportions on that model are perfect. I bet it was a blast to ride it! A great addition to the museum.
@tristanbuckoke9121 Жыл бұрын
She is a beauty. Well done mate for saving another original bike . Cheers mate from Australia 🇦🇺
@DougFLTRX Жыл бұрын
Another fantastic score right there. I like the whirring of the cam and pinion
@hondacb7004 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for preserving these beautiful historic bikes. I really enjoy your channel!
@MrJOECHOU Жыл бұрын
So excited to watch this. 60 years ago, I was in high school, did the same thing several times, love it. Know the bike just like my own fingers. Still riding today, by the way. God bless America !
@LapineOregon Жыл бұрын
I have coming to you museum on my bucket list. I’m all the way from Oregon. I get all my accurate facts on motorcycles from you channel.
@acr21957 Жыл бұрын
Another amazing bike for “Wheels Through Time “.As always 😮WOW!
@timjacques6581 Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous bike wish I could have it , spent all my money on my father , god rest his sole 5yrs ago, keep it up guys this is history not the shit there pushing now😊
@davidmcgahan5328 Жыл бұрын
That just gave me goosebumps I love pans I've had my 1960 since 1979 44 years now and still is my favorite. Thanks for the video made my day.
@michaelspicer1236 Жыл бұрын
Such a special moment in history in what I believe is the first start up and ride! This pan was loved and cared for. Thank you for sharing this!
@keithparr8880 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful machine, Thanks Matt and crew
@colinmiles9390 Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful find you lucky bastard 👊👍💪👌
@peterhodges6684 Жыл бұрын
I was in the museum for the first time just last week, I can still smell the oil ! When you get a chance go ! Thanks Matt and Dale
@misplacedcajun2325 Жыл бұрын
Man, that is a beautiful ol' Harley!
@Big88Country Жыл бұрын
Simply AWESOME!! Just mechanical without any computer crap, PERFECT! A true mechs dream!
@benjaminraymond7866 Жыл бұрын
I don’t know why I loved this so much. Bringing her back to life after so long
@specialse Жыл бұрын
thats my dream bike right there.....perfect from every angle. so beautiful .
@daniellee5147 Жыл бұрын
God why would someone leave such a beauty sitting in a garage for over 20 years.
@geoffreybudge3027 Жыл бұрын
Same reason I think old men stop hunting and sell their guns , age. At 54 my Grandfather laid his Harley down at an intersection and broke his hip . The end of a lifetime of riding
@John-ob7dh Жыл бұрын
I sure hope I don't do that .Been riding since 57 .Still on a fat boy at 81.
@donaldcotnoir1865 Жыл бұрын
Doesn't get any cooler than that. We are headed to the museum in June. I can't wait to see this place
@Full_Otto_Bismarck Жыл бұрын
She ran so sweet he just said screw puttin it on the lift, i got to ride it! 😄 now thats high praise
@SophisticatedBob Жыл бұрын
I'm going to visit this museum at some point this summer. Looking forward to it.
@peteradely885 Жыл бұрын
Another piece of history preserved. Great you have such love for motorcycles.
@cvan7681 Жыл бұрын
Going over the bike, I could hear your Dad and my brother (45 Bruce) doing the same evaluation in your voice and description. Awesome. Loved my visit there years ago.
@Mike-mp7gr Жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike😊
@Dragonford350 Жыл бұрын
Folks, if you've never been to the Wheels through Time museum, get yourself down there and check it out !!!!! The staff is awesome. I went this past September and what a great day!!!! I was able to sit and chat with Matt as he grabbed a quick bite to eat as he was running around taking care of business. What a genuine article!
@andrewslagle1974 Жыл бұрын
What a beauty.Nice find !They are still out there .
@348indian Жыл бұрын
I have my grandfathers 1941 Indian Bonneville Chief. I purchased it from my grandmother after grandpa's death. The restoration took my 7 years to complete. Before starting the restoration, I wanted to ride the bike to see if it would start. It had to be pulled behind a tractor to finally get it running after decades of setting in an old barn. It really surprised me that for such an old bike, how well balanced the bike was. When coming back to the house on a gravel road, the rear tire was rotted and blew out. Even with the rear tire blown the bike was still rode very well. I believe that if this had been a newer bike, it would have gone down. The people who manufactured and build motorcycles and cars decades old took a lot of pride in what they did.
@poppycock6572 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful piece of motoring history!!!🙏
@just_voices91 Жыл бұрын
That bike sounds absolutely amazing for sitting for so long
@snowgorilla9789 Жыл бұрын
I can not imagine the rush when you KNOW it's comin back to life!
@carbo2950 Жыл бұрын
WOW Dale is sending major good waves.
@steveshoemaker6347 Жыл бұрын
WOW...What a time machine and cranked rite up =What a deal...Thanks Matt.... Shoe🇺🇸
@terrymassey7619 Жыл бұрын
Is that a homemade or maybe aftermarket luggage rack? Don't think I've seen one like that from the factory. Thanks as always Matt! Love all you guys are doing!
@lesjones7617 Жыл бұрын
Stunning!
@retro440 Жыл бұрын
What a great find!!
@patrickflanagan8008 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful bike, sounds amazing too. Nice one matey.
@Beanerds Жыл бұрын
Shows the quality of these old girls ,, well done and a sweet score .
@JESUS-POTENTATE Жыл бұрын
Great find THANKS for shareing.
@sadwingsraging3044 Жыл бұрын
What a nice find!😎👍🏻
@jamesa6272 Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Congrats!
@enzodisciullo2557 Жыл бұрын
That's just beautiful.
@stephenmiller5023 Жыл бұрын
Pan -head Harleys always sound cool . That ones a keeper . Sounds great Matt .👍👍. Amazing what turns up for sale every now & then , huh ??😊
@herman58100 Жыл бұрын
Nice find brother. Another great piece of American history saved.
@pameladunn7346 Жыл бұрын
MATT ... your the next contestant on the price is RIGHT - today's BIG winner ... thanks for playing the museum welcomes it - great bike , great find you have the gift
@lucbos7516 Жыл бұрын
So beautiful Love it !
@ckelley63 Жыл бұрын
That's so sweet!!!
@codystrom87084 ай бұрын
Love the sound of a good panhead!!
@subvet694 Жыл бұрын
Finding an original Panhead is like a lifetime of Christmas presents👍😎
@jamesmacdonald3090 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike! I am so tempted to sell my RG for an old pan head. I know, rose tinted! Just love the look of the old Harleys and that you need to work for forward motion rather than push a button and go!
@AEXRT65 Жыл бұрын
The feeling is unspeakable when it start working back to life ❤❤
@pipersall6761 Жыл бұрын
You brought home some gold there. Great bike!
@jamesc5793 Жыл бұрын
How sweet thank you for sharing this matt
@MarkLilly-j1m Жыл бұрын
love old harleys man. my grandfather had a 1953 indian and a 55 panhead. killer bikes. i just had the misfortune of someone slamming on brakes in front of me a year ago and i totalled my shovelhead. keep getting it brother.
@psychochopper1 Жыл бұрын
Amazing bike 😍
@donsmith8614 Жыл бұрын
That was pretty easy to get it running, love the patina, looks like it's going to be a solid driver. Good luck
@basilbrushbooshieboosh5302 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful !!
@vettemaniac2237 Жыл бұрын
Not only did the old girl fire right up ... she went to idle. Incredible!
@RichardNorris-e1r Жыл бұрын
I have fond memories of my first HD, a '48 Pan. Found out I didn't have enough coordination to stick with a suicide shifter stopping on all the hills where I lived so I put a mouse trap and took to the breeze. 50 some years and 7 HD'S later, I'd like to find another Pan like that '48. Your find was incredible! Maybe someday...
@dmo7815 Жыл бұрын
1969 bought a 1953 Hydraglide $250. and rode it home . 17 years old moved up from those Honda 90s. 71 Shovelhead pikled (12 years)in the shed ( not OE). Wondering if I should flush the top end to remove the oil to prevent carbon buildup. 2 k on a rebuild . Fuel price’s thinking about that 50 mpg. Used to ride cross county .
@robinrobinson4457 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video brother stay strong and God bless
@lesthiele4921 Жыл бұрын
That is a sweet looking bike, I think I would rather have one like that than one of these modern bikes, bedt regards from Australia.
@rfiskillingussoftly6568 Жыл бұрын
My brother owned a 57 panhead...the balm! Great video man!
@weemps. Жыл бұрын
The suspense had me on the edge of my seat
@dennisgrubbs1929 Жыл бұрын
Man knows his stuff and what a find get the back story if you can on that survivor - awesome - should have been me who found it - I don't know if I could handle the absolute amazement if I did congratulations 🎉
@vilasboas0306 Жыл бұрын
Interessante como essas máquinas sempre trazem boas recordações!!!👏👏👏
@javieradorno6342 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I recently got a 1980’s Yamaha that was sitting in a lawyers garage since 1992 for $400 with a title.other than the tank being rusted up,it started when I changed the Battery and fluids.thanks for sharing!
@MarcRajotte-hv8hw Жыл бұрын
SITTING HEIGHT, POSTURE and HANDLE-ABILITY seems to be so so perfect for most average sized guys :). Man i sure would like to have one of these.
@robertwhite4704 Жыл бұрын
Love all that you do
@victorbitter583 Жыл бұрын
What a beauty. Can't wait to see you ride the clown bike in the background. cheers.
@harryburnett7086 Жыл бұрын
Love this kind of stuff, and quiet , never heard one
@alcatrazrider Жыл бұрын
wow, and the overall condition. amazing
@ez123ification Жыл бұрын
Another gem !
@ladeseddy5994 Жыл бұрын
That's a true thing... When you've been around bikes all of your life, a quiet one does grab your attention and make you go Huh for a minute.
@JohnSmith-cn2im Жыл бұрын
All I can say is so so SWEET
@liambrady9852 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful bike!
@GTMarmot Жыл бұрын
Isn't it amazing how manufacturers went to great pains to make things beautiful, in those days? Form and function - that's what's genuine; no postmodernist anachronist mish-mash.
@sprezzatura8755 Жыл бұрын
So true! Today it's all about sculpting plastic. Beauty will save the world.
@BN1960 Жыл бұрын
Open your eyes - there are loads of beautiful bikes made nowadays Ducatis, Hondas, Moto Guzzi's, BMW's even some Harleys
@ernestwilson4897 Жыл бұрын
I injoy watching ur videos very informational and always cool stuff.
@atcjoe1600 Жыл бұрын
Nice pan. I wouldn’t mind a video of the different brands of oils and fluids you use in those old bikes.
@silverlance65 Жыл бұрын
Love a bike that's not all cut up !
@gregorykucera4235 Жыл бұрын
Great video man I love those old bikes
@davidhibbs6989 Жыл бұрын
Awesome find 😅 true American muscle 💪
@tetreaulthank4068 Жыл бұрын
Sweet find !
@joekelly9555 Жыл бұрын
Too cool man, I love it.
@theymusthatetesla3186 Жыл бұрын
Ha ha! I said 12 kicks.....and was bang on! I'll just go out and buy a lottery ticket, now!
@deanlockamy2087 Жыл бұрын
I dont know I deployed three times a year each and when I came back both of my bikes needed carb disassembly and cleaning they would start but no idling. Love the way that seat goes up wish they still did that.
@PeterEndelt Жыл бұрын
Love those treasure bikes 👍👍👍
@strattuner Жыл бұрын
man i was shaking when you were unwrapping that set of tanks,and they are the ones for the bike,and your dad would be proud of you for making it genuine,dead stock is original,i also don't like any thing jimmied with,i even want only factory bolts and nuts,what an incredible designed head,glad you showed it was hemi,this is why i watch your videos,i like to see engineering from the past,i just wanted to know,if HARLEY made extra sprockets for this bike as a package,cause the gearing for hill climbing is changed often,thanks for showing this amazing bike,engineered for one purpose only,i have old bikes,money won't buy them
@dockey6942 Жыл бұрын
Great bike thanks
@HarleyGeezer1954 Жыл бұрын
Awesome find!
@ianbestor1528 Жыл бұрын
absolute beauty
@francispetaluma Жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@edstoneghost8475 Жыл бұрын
I would like to know a price range that you would consider accurate for that motorcycle in it's present condition? I realize you wouldn't want to disclose the actual price you paid but I wanted to find out for future reference if I run across one.
@shawnmahmoudi8705 Жыл бұрын
the best part was when he said "Heck with it, I am going for a ride" ... hahaha exactly what I would do.
@rickg.5171 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like my 77 FXE at idle. Another great find.