Restoring a RARE Motorcycle - 1936 Knucklehead

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  • Опубликовано: 22 янв 2025

Комментарии • 427

  • @joeriordon5113
    @joeriordon5113 5 месяцев назад +31

    Not just a rebuild. You’ve created a brand new 1936 knucklehead! Beautiful job guys!

  • @colinmiles9390
    @colinmiles9390 3 дня назад

    You cannot beat the classic looks and paint jobs of the older bikes. This has to be my favourite of all time mainly to do with the paint scheme.

  • @l.t.dolmstead6794
    @l.t.dolmstead6794 5 месяцев назад +19

    The prettiest bike I’ve ever seen put together. Black and gold knucklehead!!

  • @UliMuliko
    @UliMuliko 5 месяцев назад +76

    1936, like stone age, still look better anything in 90 years later

  • @debster883
    @debster883 5 месяцев назад +26

    I think that is the most beautiful bike I’ve ever seen. Absolutely stunning!

  • @michellekilfoile7422
    @michellekilfoile7422 5 месяцев назад +33

    This is the BEST motorcycle channel,hands down.. thanks guys

  • @mindeloman
    @mindeloman 5 месяцев назад +9

    I'm not in to Harley Davidson Motorcycles. I watch this channel for the history and the craftsmanship. I have to say; that is a beautiful bike!!!!

  • @JoeJr75
    @JoeJr75 5 месяцев назад +23

    Love the detail you go through to make these bikes come back to life

  • @Jimmy-Jaffa
    @Jimmy-Jaffa 5 месяцев назад +20

    If only we had some of these old Harleys in the UK. These guys have got me hooked 👍

    • @robert-wr6md
      @robert-wr6md 5 месяцев назад +4

      Don't worry when I win it there will be one in the UK.

    • @tiredhero
      @tiredhero 5 месяцев назад +2

      I'm saving up 😂

    • @CleetoMange
      @CleetoMange 5 месяцев назад +1

      There are a lot of old Harleys in Europe left there after WWII.

  • @user-Borgus
    @user-Borgus 5 месяцев назад +10

    Awww! That speedo is more special than most diamonds. I admire the way you cherish its existence.

  • @howardkayecrabyman
    @howardkayecrabyman 5 месяцев назад +19

    Matt in 1970 I worked at the Milwaukee Wisconsin assembly plant and worked in the paint shop with that guy he was old than and a real interesting guy. But I was only 20 years old and everyone was old to me 😅 God Bless America 🇺🇸 🙏

    • @theone2be33
      @theone2be33 5 месяцев назад +2

      How you feel about Harley going Woke?

    • @Mohawk21-oi1nit
      @Mohawk21-oi1nit 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@theone2be33let's leave the woke and choked awAy from Matt!!!! Everything he is working on or has brought "back to life" is before WOKE AND CHOKED???? and a different time when AMERICA was the BIG SWINGIN STICK ON THE SCENE!!!!
      PLEASE!!!!
      I THINK THAT WOULD BE BEST.....

    • @howardkayecrabyman
      @howardkayecrabyman 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@theone2be33 this is just another example of what the HD management is out of touch with its client base. I have not been a happy customer since they closed my dealership in munster ind Calumet harley davidson was a great family owned and very customer oriented store 👍 missed by many. I hope to make it to the museum again. Matt be safe and GOD BLESS AMERICA

    • @howardkayecrabyman
      @howardkayecrabyman 5 месяцев назад

      @@theone2be33 i think they just shot themselves in the foot

    • @angelsierra1988
      @angelsierra1988 5 месяцев назад

      Fantastic !!!

  • @bretthenson9447
    @bretthenson9447 5 месяцев назад +34

    Matt you and Chris have truly gone way above and beyond anything I could have expected in the Restoration of this Lovely 36 Knuckle, Fabulous Job Fella's 😊👌

  • @zerkfitting
    @zerkfitting 2 месяца назад +2

    I like the way your camera guy moves around a lot rather than being static. He moves just like I would if I were actually there watching Matt and Chris putting this beauty together.

  • @kbuck8486
    @kbuck8486 6 дней назад

    The Van Gogh's of Moving/Mechanical Art ....!! Ride it or Hang it on a Wall. Loving IT!! True Artisans still exist. Thank You for sharing....Much Appreciated.

  • @panders55
    @panders55 5 месяцев назад +14

    One beautiful 36. The color is smokin!!!

  • @howardkanitz4998
    @howardkanitz4998 5 месяцев назад +9

    OMG! This thing brings tears to my eyes. Unbelievable. Your Dad would be so proud!

  • @michi_danksta
    @michi_danksta 5 месяцев назад +5

    It's a twin to the 1936 you and your dad did. I see why you love it so much. Beautiful piece of useable art.

  • @lescrooge
    @lescrooge 5 месяцев назад +10

    Disorganised chaos in those bolt trays. bike color is amazing.

  • @badianoudis
    @badianoudis 2 месяца назад +4

    Omg its so beautiful bike!! Pls make more restoration videos with more details...

  • @larspederson1451
    @larspederson1451 5 месяцев назад +5

    I really look forward to seeing these builds every year. Maybe someday I can win 😊

  • @garystiegelmeyer4366
    @garystiegelmeyer4366 21 день назад

    He is amazing! The care and love of his craft shows through. I just wish there was an Indian restorer like this show. Just think of all the parts they have.

  • @kevinroberts7158
    @kevinroberts7158 5 месяцев назад +3

    It looks just like your 36 Knucklehead video from three years ago. I'd love to see them side by side. Nice job and I'd love to own it.

  • @ToddHavel
    @ToddHavel 5 месяцев назад +6

    I understand, had the same feeling when I had my bike painted. The painter was not quite sure about it until it was all together. Was totaled by a hit and run driver, I have not fully recovered. My daughter had a framed picture put up in the garage so I can see it every day! Love the history and the enthusiasm that your father shared with everyone. It is rare to see passion nowadays. Thank you for sharing these moments!

  • @TJDomore
    @TJDomore 5 месяцев назад +5

    Been riding since 73 . First bike 73 ,HD 125. Visited museum 6 times Like a new experience everytime. Great work on the Bike .🎉

  • @christurner7711
    @christurner7711 5 месяцев назад +3

    I always buy some tickets online and then make my annual pilgrimage to the museum in June or July to buy more. This yr the wall of death was out front and I remember Dad taking me to see these when I was a kid, this museum brings back such fond memories of my childhood and the lost Americana I wish the post nafda and cold war generations could experience. I would love to win the bike but I really like the trips every yr to buy tickets lol, Matt your dad started something that you are carrying on that mean so much to so many of us

  • @garyseaton4619
    @garyseaton4619 5 месяцев назад +6

    Matt and Chris, you've outdone yourselves again. This is truly a sight to behold. I'm anxiously awaiting the start... Thank you for sharing this fabulous piece of history...

  • @paulrhame9634
    @paulrhame9634 5 месяцев назад +3

    Wow. That 36 is so freaking cool. I would keep it forever and will it to someone in my family when I’m too old to ride it.

  • @rickarndt3895
    @rickarndt3895 5 месяцев назад +3

    I truly love your channel I've been all over this beautiful country of ours. I'm 65 and I'm all crippled up and had to sell my beautiful iron horse 🐴 and when I watch what you guys do it brings back memories my buddies used to call me a chromeosexual cause of all the chrome I had on my girl she was so beautiful. I wish I had a trike but unfortunately a disability check won't allow that. So I'll just keep watching all you guys do you get and restore so many beautiful iron
    So just keep doing what you do and I'll just kick back and keep watching truly appreciate and love what you do bros so keep on keeping on. Have a blessed day.

  • @andrewtiefry5990
    @andrewtiefry5990 5 месяцев назад +5

    I am a person that absolutely loves everything done as it was when it was built. Keep it up I enjoy watching these peices of history brought back to life for all of us to enjoy

  • @todds2248
    @todds2248 5 месяцев назад +4

    Absolutely stunning! I would be terrified to work on that with finished paint!

  • @thumpershd
    @thumpershd 5 месяцев назад +5

    I am blown away with the colors on this bike, pure perfection! Most likely the best raffle bike ever, thanks so much!

  • @MrRickb04
    @MrRickb04 4 месяца назад +1

    Ok guys, thanks for your hard work. I'm winning this bike in November. Absolutely gorgeous, like a piece of fine jewelry. I'm in love.

  • @northbreezehuskies
    @northbreezehuskies 5 месяцев назад +3

    Unbelievably breathtaking beautiful bike
    Nobody can restore a motorcycle as good as you guys
    Because you put your heart and soul into it,being just a perfect from coming off the production line.
    When it was first made in
    1936

  • @aserta
    @aserta 5 месяцев назад +3

    That rolodex is like the Rosetta stone of HD. People would do anything to have something similar in their respective automotive field from the early days of car manufacturing. The paint's clean, it's not faded. Priceless artifact.

  • @mikeh.4087
    @mikeh.4087 5 месяцев назад +5

    I really enjoy watching these restorations and learning about the machines as you talk about them in the videos. Great job!

  • @richb.4374
    @richb.4374 5 месяцев назад +5

    That bike is beautiful! You fella's do magnificent work!

  • @FrankCoghlan
    @FrankCoghlan 10 дней назад

    You are very passionate and knowledgeable on Hogs! Great job! You will make someone very happy

  • @user-Borgus
    @user-Borgus 5 месяцев назад +1

    You, Sir, have the most interesting job that I can think of. I envy you. I started my apprenticeship at Rocky's Harley-Davidson in London, Ontario, Canada in 1990. My hope was to learn to wrench Harleys and eventually gain enough knowledge to work on the older bikes and then restore them to museum status. You're living my dream. I get a lot of satisfaction from watching your videos now. I've been disabled since 2005, but your work gives me satisfaction that I cannot attain. I thank you kindly for sharing your experiences with us. Have fun! Sincerely, Morgan Taylor. Yokohama, Japan. Formerly from Onterrible, Canaduh.

  • @The.Real.Timmii
    @The.Real.Timmii 5 месяцев назад +6

    I love your videos, thank you!

  • @waynemorgan3095
    @waynemorgan3095 5 месяцев назад +3

    Another absolutely beautiful build, love the color, love the bike. Another great example of the good workmanship of these war horses. Thanks for Another beautiful bike

  • @scottarmstrong1172
    @scottarmstrong1172 5 месяцев назад +3

    Absolutely beautiful! Great color choice. This sure would be a nice year to win!

  • @robertwells6454
    @robertwells6454 5 месяцев назад +4

    The paint is fantastic & really makes the bike look like it just rolled off the line. 🤘😎🔥

  • @JustinRepo29
    @JustinRepo29 5 месяцев назад +43

    No reason to hold the raffle. Just declare me the winner and I'll swing by and pick it up😂😂. Freaking awesome machine.

    • @SteeringSteel
      @SteeringSteel 5 месяцев назад +9

      Could you imagine how pissed people are going to be if you actually win after posting this comment? 🤣🤣🤣

    • @davidmcgahan5328
      @davidmcgahan5328 5 месяцев назад +4

      I already declared myself the winner months ago. I love my bike it's so beautiful. This is definitely the most awesome bike to win. Good luck everyone.

    • @lesthiele4921
      @lesthiele4921 5 месяцев назад +3

      I am a poor pensioner, here in Australia, so I out rank you both, I will take the bike if my wife lets me have it 😃

    • @JustinRepo29
      @JustinRepo29 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@SteeringSteel I'll deal with the heat for that bike lol

    • @stevestowell-virtue3781
      @stevestowell-virtue3781 5 месяцев назад +1

      If I win it I'll donate it back to the museum. No two ways about it.

  • @troydruckenmiller1751
    @troydruckenmiller1751 3 месяца назад

    Omgoodness.😂You are my dad. The infamous trays of bolts. Oh crap I am probably older than you . When I lost my dad. I couldn't believe what I found. I have learned sooo much watching you. I was an ASE car mech. Love your videos. I used to own a Kawasaki Ninja 250 R But I had to sell it. Always wanted a Harley though but now I am disabled. The only thing I could ride is a trike but I am living on VA disability and SSDI so I can never afford it. But I can live my dreams watching you. So thank you so much. God bless you.

  • @gregpope3818
    @gregpope3818 5 месяцев назад +1

    That is the nicest bike ever. I will be sending you money for the tickets. It a amazing. It is a real beauty. You guys did better than perfect. So nice.wow..Greg pope

  • @marktownsend9254
    @marktownsend9254 5 месяцев назад +3

    I love watching ur videos, we don't see many bikes like urs here in the uk but I have to say this bike is truly biblical and who ever gets to be the proud owner will be truly blessed. Awesome job guys, just beautiful 👍👍👍👌👌👌🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @doctoribanez
    @doctoribanez 5 месяцев назад +3

    Awesome bike. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion for these bikes. You are truly a one of a kind guy .

  • @williemorgan6738
    @williemorgan6738 5 месяцев назад +1

    I wasn't so sure about that color until I seen the tanks going on and that just bring it all together very quickly such a beautiful bikeee guys thanks for showing us.

  • @henriknordeng
    @henriknordeng 5 месяцев назад +1

    Now THAT is a beautiful bike! Really nice work

  • @UruguayChoppers
    @UruguayChoppers 5 месяцев назад

    Good evening, very good restoration, it is the most beautiful motorcycle I have seen in a long time, my congratulations and respects from Uruguay.

  • @jeremyp2295
    @jeremyp2295 5 месяцев назад +1

    I absolutely loved last year's bike. From the first moment I saw it I felt it was the perfect bike. It took me a little longer to fully realize how much you guys have topped it with this year's bike. This is a beautiful build you always put so much subtle perfection into your work that you can't see it all at one time. You have to come back and look again and again and each time you appreciate it even more. I can't wait until the raffle. And I can't wait to see next year's bike it's going to be amazing.

  • @MichaelCuthbertson-xv6ig
    @MichaelCuthbertson-xv6ig 5 месяцев назад +1

    OMG Matt, it is absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing this with us. Regards Michael from Tasmania, Australia

  • @crebbsjd
    @crebbsjd 4 месяца назад

    Awesome build!! It's so cool to think you could have bought an identical '36 Harley' and picked any color scheme.
    I wish more guys would have bought them. It's probably my favorite bike of all time. Would be cool if Harley would make a reproduction of that identical bike so a common guy could have that bike. Dreams! 🇺🇸

  • @jangles1839
    @jangles1839 5 месяцев назад +1

    She came out absolutely gorgeous guys! Hoping to get up there and visit soon! God bless! ~ Scott 💙🙏🏼

  • @thomaspunchur3627
    @thomaspunchur3627 5 месяцев назад

    The rolodex is amazing!!! Quite appropriate for your place, true museum piece!

  • @Liam1H
    @Liam1H 5 месяцев назад

    With that Knuckle head engine, you could have painted the bike pink and it would still be drop dead gorgeous but, that engine combined with that special order paint and scheme I think just reset the bar. Lord, that's a beautiful bike and even more beautiful when you said that this was your "new" raffle bike!

  • @joemaxwell7443
    @joemaxwell7443 5 месяцев назад +4

    coolest channel on RUclips !!!

  • @RichardMason-t7s
    @RichardMason-t7s 5 месяцев назад +3

    Love your channel!!! Not sure if you drink a lot of coffee, or red bulls, or what l used to enjoy, 40yrs ago? But it's great watching you guys!!

  • @jaybarnhardt2197
    @jaybarnhardt2197 5 месяцев назад

    Definitely the nicest bike you guys have done so far. That paint on a 36....Awesome!!!

  • @damiancaesar1686
    @damiancaesar1686 5 месяцев назад

    Fantastic!!
    Such a beautiful job you're doing on my bike 😅. I learn so much from your videos, thanks.

  • @RafaelOliveira-tw1br
    @RafaelOliveira-tw1br 4 месяца назад

    Guys, a very very beautifull bike! Love from Brazil, congrats on the build!

  • @boblasseter8617
    @boblasseter8617 5 месяцев назад

    2011...I was at WHEELS with a group of guys from TEXAS (coming thru from going to Canada)...wish I had known who you were then. Y'all knocked this build out of the park!!!!!

  • @jeremyamarillas1
    @jeremyamarillas1 5 месяцев назад

    The most beautiful restoration I’ve ever seen, well done boys!

  • @steelwheels327
    @steelwheels327 5 месяцев назад

    That paint combo is absolutely beautiful . The bike is rolling art !

  • @TheJurgen1973
    @TheJurgen1973 5 месяцев назад

    i like homemade oldschool choppers, but this purism is also mindblowing.....entertainment level 💯

  • @tonyhoward7840
    @tonyhoward7840 5 месяцев назад

    Beautiful bike,,,, new favorite raffle bike,,,, you all do such a damn good job,,,,, like it a lot

  • @michaelmorgan6796
    @michaelmorgan6796 3 месяца назад

    Unbelievable job on that motorcycle. Your knowledge on year particular parts and models is unmatched. Love your channel.

  • @peterrad5102
    @peterrad5102 5 месяцев назад

    Wonderful restauration.
    I really appreciate your kind of honoring the japanese people by giving your Harley Davidson a golden wing to remind to the Honda Goldwing.
    This is truly great of you

  • @adamvanostrand2664
    @adamvanostrand2664 5 месяцев назад

    Excellent job guy's. Absolutely beautiful bike. ❤

  • @davidwood1923
    @davidwood1923 5 месяцев назад

    She's a Beauty!... Thanks for Sharing... Keep Up the Great Work.

  • @colinmiles9390
    @colinmiles9390 5 месяцев назад

    That has to be the coolest Knucklehead ever designed and that Gold colour makes it pop perfectly. Good choice on colour Matt 👊👍👌💪

  • @wolfparty4234
    @wolfparty4234 5 месяцев назад +3

    Stunning!!!❤

  • @rawhide894
    @rawhide894 4 месяца назад

    Knuckled and floored !!!. Super stuff guys. Thank you.

  • @xxethanixx
    @xxethanixx 5 месяцев назад

    What a great channel. Appreciate your efforts to put out these videos

  • @MontyCapuletti101
    @MontyCapuletti101 Месяц назад

    I couldn’t agree more about the paint. It’s a great combination. There’s an Indycar from the 50’s or maybe early 60’s that has that same color combination. Down to the red pinstripe. Looks amazing on that car also

  • @tonypaul2987
    @tonypaul2987 5 месяцев назад

    Awesome I want it. Never owned a bile before. Ridden them always wanted one
    Great work guys. Beautiful bike.

  • @dregrohl24
    @dregrohl24 5 месяцев назад +1

    This channel made me appreciate Harley Davison 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @KirkMacNeil
    @KirkMacNeil 5 месяцев назад

    That paint just sets that bike off!! Beauty job. Very lucky person who wins that!!!

  • @nickshippy8520
    @nickshippy8520 5 месяцев назад +2

    Just booked our trip down to see the museum. Will be there at the end of August. Can’t wait to meet Matt and Kris and check out all of the wonderful things the museum has to show us.

    • @jeffpelkey6077
      @jeffpelkey6077 5 месяцев назад +2

      Hope you have a real good time. Went there in 2022 not disappointed. These guys know their stuff about cycles. Even the other people that work there are knowledgeable

  • @hardtail-gy8dk
    @hardtail-gy8dk 5 месяцев назад

    I don't know how you keep raising the bar but you did, most gorgeous bike you have done

  • @TheAmerican1963
    @TheAmerican1963 5 месяцев назад +1

    You are a priceless man. Thank you for what you do ........... 🙂

  • @NVZ249
    @NVZ249 5 месяцев назад

    I'm learning things here and I appreciate how the motorcycle is looking. It's really looking like a really special bike man. I love the golden finish it's so nice. 👌

  • @sverresteinsland5582
    @sverresteinsland5582 5 месяцев назад +1

    What a jawdropper of a bike! You guys did an amazing job!

    • @Mohawk21-oi1nit
      @Mohawk21-oi1nit 5 месяцев назад

      JAWDROPPER!!!???? NO, PANTY LUBER!!!! MY GOD, THAT IS AS BEAUTIFUL A WOMAN WHO JUST WANTS YOU FOR YOU AND BELIEVES IN YOU!!!

  • @rabidcoyote97
    @rabidcoyote97 5 месяцев назад

    Such an awesome bike! You could have chosen any color and it would have looked great. That said, the gold and black really is a fantastic combo! Well done!

  • @ivosusen6004
    @ivosusen6004 4 месяца назад

    ovo je moj favorit,najbolji motor .a ovaj čovjek je ljudina .velik pozdrav iz croatia

  • @Detectaddict
    @Detectaddict 5 месяцев назад

    That piece of artwork is just priceless 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @tonyshepherd39
    @tonyshepherd39 5 месяцев назад

    Wow absolutely beautiful !..❤️🤩 and as always thanks for sharing !

  • @elmelmon
    @elmelmon 5 месяцев назад

    You guys absolutely nailed it!

  • @BrianDias007
    @BrianDias007 5 месяцев назад

    Beautiful bike, if only the tickets were available to buy world wide xxx

  • @one-of-us9939
    @one-of-us9939 5 месяцев назад +1

    3 words...
    Work of art.💌🇺🇲😎👍

  • @victorchance1510
    @victorchance1510 5 месяцев назад +7

    Absolutely Beautiful 👍
    💓☮️🇨🇦🦫

  • @joeemahizerjr6562
    @joeemahizerjr6562 5 месяцев назад

    That is a sweet bike you built you and your son. I love the color of the bike.

  • @tomdunn7147
    @tomdunn7147 5 месяцев назад

    Those colors, just scream at you. Great job!

  • @keitharnett2647
    @keitharnett2647 5 месяцев назад

    Man last time at Museum year your Dad opened doors ,live out Arizona and Utah now congrats on your latest build !

  • @shawnathon60
    @shawnathon60 5 месяцев назад

    What a great show,, I saw how excited you were to see this bike,, now,, it is too nice!

  • @johnnylightning1491
    @johnnylightning1491 5 месяцев назад

    Good looking bike Matt. I may be there in November for the drawing. Keep the good stuff coming buddy.

  • @JoeFurtado-xv5no
    @JoeFurtado-xv5no 5 месяцев назад

    I’ll be at the museum in a few weeks I plan on buying a bunch of tickets the raffle bike looks awesome can’t wait to see the museum.

  • @daveblackstock5167
    @daveblackstock5167 5 месяцев назад

    SUPER COOL BIKE! Probably the coolest bike Harley ever made and you made it even better 👌 👍

  • @allisonsailsandcanvas
    @allisonsailsandcanvas 5 месяцев назад

    You’re looking great Steve!

  • @leetownsend46
    @leetownsend46 5 месяцев назад +4

    Great looking bike