I Bought a $100k Motorcycle at Auction

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  • Опубликовано: 4 фев 2025

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  • @jimboalogo
    @jimboalogo Год назад +130

    Touching the "do not touch" sign was a nice touch.

  • @littleshopofelectrons4014
    @littleshopofelectrons4014 Год назад +90

    I really had mixed feelings watching this video. I live about 20 miles from that museum (National Motorcycle Museum). I have visited it many times since it first opened. The local community really hated to see it go. The museum was the creation of the late John Parnham who founded J&P Cycles. Most of the bikes were from his personal collection. Some bikes were on loan from local owners.
    The museum survived for 20 years but unfortunately it was located in an out-of-the-way location in Anamosa, Iowa. His wife kept it going after John's death but it just didn't receive enough visitors to cover its operating expenses. If it had been located 30 miles south on Interstate 80 I believe it would have thrived and still be here. It was the finest motorcycle museum and had the most diverse collection that I have ever visited. Its collection has now been scattered everywhere. It will be missed.

    • @JustMe-sb6zt
      @JustMe-sb6zt Год назад +2

      I live about an hour and a half from there myself. When I heard about the auction my heart dropped. Its a sad situation for sure

    • @cancertomato1798
      @cancertomato1798 Год назад +3

      Thats unfortunate, I live about 90min away and I never knew about this place.

    • @alexc9434
      @alexc9434 Год назад +1

      I wonder why it closed. Is it because people didn’t visit so they didn’t have money?

    • @littleshopofelectrons4014
      @littleshopofelectrons4014 Год назад +1

      @@alexc9434 Not enough visitors.

    • @david-468
      @david-468 11 месяцев назад

      It sucks you can’t even keep what you own now, the government will take take take even after you’re dead

  • @sooyster4033
    @sooyster4033 Год назад +598

    "Not the same Ferrari that makes cars that people drive through cornfields"

  • @SonsofParr
    @SonsofParr Год назад +80

    Those knuckleheads have always sounded so unique! I'm stoked to see you get that thing up and running. I am super happy for you, Sean!

  • @KingJojoB
    @KingJojoB Год назад +3018

    If you didn’t come from tiktok raise your hand 🤚🏽

  • @LearningWithTitus
    @LearningWithTitus Год назад +33

    Watching you at the auction I could feel your passion and enthusiasm for bikes. Im glad your blessed to pursue your passions an purpose. Congratulations man your awesome.

  • @Wheres-Wolfie
    @Wheres-Wolfie Год назад +238

    The bike you bought is about as cool as it gets! Congratulations, Sean !

    • @michaelfraser5723
      @michaelfraser5723 Год назад +2

      As cool as it might be

    • @crankydad.6769
      @crankydad.6769 Год назад

      That's oil on the ground, not a BLACK SHADOW 🙂

    • @MrGixxer1300r
      @MrGixxer1300r Год назад

      The bike he bought and had three people build.

    • @sebg2086
      @sebg2086 Год назад

      a would not pay 3000$ for that lol....look so bad

  • @Drakonopia
    @Drakonopia Год назад +7

    "Not the same Ferrari that makes cars that people ride through cornfields." Love the Whistlin Diesel Reference!!!😂💯

  • @ROTV-DanLockhart
    @ROTV-DanLockhart Год назад +14

    This has got to be one of the best videos you've ever made, Sean. Congrats on the new (old) bike man!

  • @jefftroublefield1539
    @jefftroublefield1539 Год назад +2

    Prayers for Steve to have a quick recovery 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻. Shelby, NC isn’t far from me, I would have loved to meet Steve, he’s so knowledgeable.

  • @velvirek
    @velvirek Год назад +8

    It blows my mind that the museum of this scale couldn't keep on going or couldn't get any support from the government. It is a huge part of history in one place, and it's a huge shame...

  • @kickit59
    @kickit59 Год назад +2

    Wow the knuckle head is really cool! I think you made the right choice. I have been after a knuckle head for many years. An old boy that I used to work with has one. He is now in his late 70's and I am in my mid sixties. Anyhow I have been after that bike for years & years and he won't even talk about selling it. I still go bother him about it every once in a while. Maybe someday he will sell!

  • @keeganlamere2893
    @keeganlamere2893 Год назад +3

    Pretty cool to see you in Anamosa. I work right up the road at JP cycles, been watching for a little over a year now.

  • @Snorkel1205
    @Snorkel1205 8 месяцев назад

    No wonder you've got so many viewers your delivery and overall commentary are brilliant. You're better than any pro who's been doing it for years.

  • @zeb51
    @zeb51 Год назад +23

    That absolutely sucks to hear about your destroyer. Really hope it’s not destroy(er)ed when you get it back!

  • @martinwheat2018
    @martinwheat2018 Год назад +2

    So glad ur back and making the best motorcycle content on RUclips

  • @zarakkhan5524
    @zarakkhan5524 Год назад +8

    Man you have brought back the passion I used to have for bikes, all those bikes looked awesome, and the bike you got was really magnificent. Love your videos

  • @tory295
    @tory295 Год назад

    Come to the Vegas auction in November and take advantage of the comps.. Sorry about the BSA. Good to see the Knuckle panned out

  • @STMFC
    @STMFC Год назад +29

    I want to hear more about the stolen drag bike. Completely forgot about it till you showed the other one.

    • @duval4925
      @duval4925 10 месяцев назад

      me too now i'm intrigued

  • @henrikgrad865
    @henrikgrad865 Год назад

    Great video as always!
    I don't have the energy to go through all comments, so I might be just repeating what someone already pointed out:
    There is indeed another road-legal 4-cylinder square engine bike, so the Ariel square four is not alone!
    Suzuki made the RG 500 Gamma in 1985 and 1986, to directly compete with the Yamaha RD 500 that came out at the same time - while the Yamaha had a V4 500, the Suzuki used the concept from their RR 500s, and made theirs a square four.
    I had the great pleasure of owning an RG 500 for a few years back then, and goodness what a bike it was!

  • @swervepoosay4180
    @swervepoosay4180 Год назад +222

    Seems like such a cool museum, sad to see they had to close their doors and sell everything.

    • @davidnonya7359
      @davidnonya7359 Год назад +69

      bidennomics did that

    • @luke8329
      @luke8329 Год назад

      @@davidnonya7359 It don't matter what side of the bird you fly on , your only destination is degradation and zion.

    • @chrisphoenix77
      @chrisphoenix77 Год назад

      ​@@davidnonya7359Yeah, hard to compensate for an orange peel after the orange peel nuked the economy from 2017-2020

    • @SchoolforHackers
      @SchoolforHackers Год назад +12

      Trumpenomics did that.

    • @DinDooIt
      @DinDooIt Год назад

      @@SchoolforHackers Keep believing the proven liars and propagandist corporate/state media, you'll be just fine, promise.

  • @daveco1270
    @daveco1270 Год назад +1

    Matt is going to love that one. Its really cool to see Sean getting into vintage bikes. The BSA would have been cool to have. The auction people and the museum screwed that up. Imagine if you were at the auction with a small budget (5 to 8 grand) hoping to get one bike. You bid on the BSA and win it... then you don't bid on anything else because you've spent most the money you brought to the auction. Then at the end when you go to get your bike you find out it's been given back to the owner. That would suck. I saw a pretty clean running BSA Lightening for 2500 on marketplace a few weeks back. That was a great deal. They're normally 5 or 6 grand.

  • @mdlipps
    @mdlipps Год назад +8

    That's my dream bike. Seriously, congratulations you've got a real piece of history right there.

  • @davidhodgson977
    @davidhodgson977 Год назад

    That was a truly great video. Did I see a Honda SS50 sports moped in there?.
    I purchased one in 1975, put a 90cc head, pinton and bore, and gave a lot of motor cycles a run for there money
    Those were the days, now I am retired and I ride an electric bicycle, such is life.

  • @joshfletcher1801
    @joshfletcher1801 Год назад +3

    6:01 “Not the same ferrari people drive through corn fields” ol mr whistlendiesel

  • @Mikegastaldo
    @Mikegastaldo Год назад +2

    This was a treat..i really enjoyed seeing all these classic bikes.. brought back alot of memories.. thanks for putting this one out.. great job 👍

  • @FreeFinca
    @FreeFinca Год назад +5

    Yes, auctions are back.
    Now all we need is Caleb and everything will be back to normal.
    Also, new camera dude is awesome.

  • @TomsTinkeringandAdventures
    @TomsTinkeringandAdventures Год назад +2

    I’m glad I was able to visit that museum before they closed, sad days. The Road Dog bike was the highlight of my visit, I remember Cycle World magazine doing an article on it in the early 90’s.

  • @pewpewbbqs
    @pewpewbbqs Год назад +5

    Bless you Sean. You deserve all the success in this world and in the next. Peace be with you bro.

  • @tophmcgoph9229
    @tophmcgoph9229 Год назад

    4:05 I took this personally. I own a 2002 goldwing with 204k miles on it and it runs perfectly fine, yes I have replaced alot of parts (bearing, forks, seals, etc) but it fires up first time and runs as smooth as it did at 10k miles.

  • @maxcorey8144
    @maxcorey8144 Год назад +31

    Michael DelVal, a friend in the Navy, saw a newspaper ad for a motorcycle in boxes in an attic. An old lady's husband died and she was clearing out his stuff. Mike paid $50 and it was mostly complete.

  • @6StringsOfSalvation
    @6StringsOfSalvation Год назад +1

    Sean i envy you for getting this bike. Such an inconic piece of history. I hope and pray it runs. Long while back i said id never be able to afford another Harley myself at all and i was wrong sometimes doors open we dont expect . Awesome video can't wait to see more on this bike

  • @life_behind_bars
    @life_behind_bars Год назад +8

    I live 30 miles from the museum. I was going to go to the auction, but I changed my mind because I new I would blow a ton of money. Now if I would have known you where going to be there, I would have showed up just to meet you. I went to that museum once a year to soak up all of the motorcycle greatness. I'm going to miss that place.

  • @AerialAcesRC13
    @AerialAcesRC13 Год назад +5

    Ill get that email finally lol. I could a SWORN you passed a JESSE ROOKE build, that's wuda been one of my top bikes. Glad to see some knowledge spread here! What a walk through time and history! Awesome! Ps:didn't realize you rolled the wildfire man .. 😢

  • @plunder1956
    @plunder1956 Год назад +2

    If you visit England you should visit the Sammy Miller Museum on the south coast. It's rather small and mostly British bikes, but all the bikes are unusual and some are unique - apart from a few, all of them are working bikes. Sammy himself is still around and working on the bikes - it's your kind of place.

    • @anthonytilling3442
      @anthonytilling3442 Месяц назад

      Sammy is also one of the best Trials riders Britain ever produced!

  • @hp7093
    @hp7093 Год назад +5

    Historically almost every auction purchase I have bought, I over paid. Occasionally get a deal but not very often. Especially with tools

  • @jinz0
    @jinz0 10 месяцев назад +2

    love how the american auctioneers dont actually talk fast just make some weird noises and then the numbers LOL

  • @hallinassets7505
    @hallinassets7505 Год назад +16

    The little WD jab 😂😂

  • @automotivevillainy
    @automotivevillainy 11 месяцев назад

    Great Video! We are the crazies that ended up with the 'Twingle' from this auction. LOL! We got it running and ride it like we are supposed to. I'm glad to see you put yours back on the road too.

  • @rickburoker6720
    @rickburoker6720 Год назад +8

    Where does your endless flow of money come from ??

    • @SirTyrone
      @SirTyrone 9 месяцев назад

      Between his two channels and SRK cycles and whatever side quests he has… I think he’s comfortable.

    • @Creek_gravel_garage
      @Creek_gravel_garage 9 месяцев назад

      Unfortunately 100k is not a ton of money these days

    • @hefellump1
      @hefellump1 4 месяца назад +1

      Drugs?

  • @tylersecor4668
    @tylersecor4668 Год назад +1

    I don’t even care about motorcycles, I just love watching people that are passionate about something. Great video!

  • @Tolbat
    @Tolbat Год назад +4

    bro - scented water is gross.

  • @JoeGoeMotorcycleAdventures
    @JoeGoeMotorcycleAdventures Год назад

    Freakin awesome man! Congrats! Your videos are so entertaining. Keep up the great work.

  • @Zimmack-qw5lf
    @Zimmack-qw5lf Год назад +3

    Saying 70k motocycle was 100k is crazy

  • @aboywiththelens
    @aboywiththelens Год назад +1

    Can't wait to see you riding this bike! I was actually looking forward to seeing the BSA or any classic royal Enfield.All the best from India!

  • @soullegend5
    @soullegend5 Год назад +6

    Tldr: Says he bought a bike at an auction, turns out the bike he "bought" was actually not at the museum, then he opens a crate with a Harley Davidson knucklehead, there saved you 22 mins of bs

  • @PopsPrize
    @PopsPrize Год назад

    You made me watch all the way to the end to see an OP Knuckle like I already own. Lol. PS. It will run, mine did after sitting for 20+ years

  • @bigmactravels
    @bigmactravels Год назад +1

    I was just there a couple weeks before the auction and would have loved to get some of the bikes there. Sad to see it go, but that was a great looking bike you got.

  • @ChrisDunnMaine_420
    @ChrisDunnMaine_420 Год назад +1

    I can't wait to see you get that knucklehead running I was so stoked and excited that you got it going to be a good series if you can get one going for that bike I want to see it from now to running and driving

  • @billybumthrobbin657
    @billybumthrobbin657 Год назад

    the bearded mechanic is a better channel... I joke I love you both equally like a mother loves their favorite child. stay golden.

  • @xXReaver95Xx
    @xXReaver95Xx Год назад +2

    5:55 It is not the only square 4. Suzuki made the RG500 Gamma from 1984 to 1989. Wich was a streetlegal version of their Moto GP bike from that time. 500ccm square twostroke with about 95hp on 154kg (340lbs)

    • @theslicer7545
      @theslicer7545 Месяц назад

      I owned one in the 90's and it was an absolute animal! The front wheel was too small and the powerband really only kicked in at 9K revs and then all hell would break loose :)

  • @awhoot1
    @awhoot1 Год назад +2

    Also I’m here for what ever Sean does ! Mad man Sean 😂😂

  • @dalecronk4377
    @dalecronk4377 Год назад +1

    Just wow!!!! Speechless!!! Great buy and good luck on the mad dog

  • @crmixman
    @crmixman Год назад

    Sean - surprised to see you were in my neck of the woods! It's so sad to see the museum close. Between it and the J&P store just up the road, it was like a biker's paradise. Glad you were able to buy something interesting and I hope you get it running!

  • @shawnwakeman6324
    @shawnwakeman6324 Год назад +1

    (Pushes up my nerd glasses) another bike that has a square four engine is the Suzuki, RG 500 Gamma. I do not know of any other ones though. Another motorcycle to add to your list. 😂. Fun video. Thank you.

  • @turtle19dad
    @turtle19dad 4 месяца назад

    I see you got my classic bike. Thanks Sean!!!! Anyhow. I love Wheels Through Time. Great work on great bikes.

  • @wickdghost3639
    @wickdghost3639 Год назад

    My buddy fu has that exact knucklehead. 37, red, all original, every part is from an original 37. Every wire, every hose, every line. Took him 2 years to get the parts. Was a barn find. And he has all the 7's. 37, 47, 57, and the 67 first year electric start. Loves his old hogs

    • @fumanpoo4725
      @fumanpoo4725 Год назад

      I, too, am a Fu!

    • @wickdghost3639
      @wickdghost3639 Год назад

      @@fumanpoo4725 hahahaha I love it. He's a 70 year old man from avella pa. Great guy

  • @garrettbisinger5695
    @garrettbisinger5695 Год назад

    I walked through the Museum on Labor Day Weekend. It was really neat so see so many antique bikes, paintings, dealership memorabilia, and pieces of motorcycle history. But also sad to think that such an amazing collection would never be in the same place again.

  • @cattlemanphotography
    @cattlemanphotography Год назад

    I love that the content is back! And with a huge bang too. That bike is unreal…

  • @Leon-uj7pc
    @Leon-uj7pc Год назад

    Congrats on the bike. I think out of all the videos you have done, my favorite is the one with the Magician. Probably mostly because you kept saying "the Magician" and those sound effects. I am glad it is going good out in TN for you.

  • @wearethree
    @wearethree Год назад +1

    Gotta love a good old Corn Field Ferrari Story. Brings back the good days.

  • @tristianjeeninga7043
    @tristianjeeninga7043 Год назад +1

    Wow! I was just at the National Motorcycle Museum in July. Super cool place to see, just sucks they closed. Can't wait for the next video Sean.

  • @ruger8412
    @ruger8412 Год назад +1

    The whistlin diesel dig was spot on 💚

  • @reedbreneman9443
    @reedbreneman9443 Год назад +1

    I went to that museum a couple years ago ,It was awesome,Hated to see it close...I was actually wanting to go back and take more time looking this time...

  • @russthebiker
    @russthebiker Год назад

    Its great that the motorcycles are going to new owners, where they will live again and be enjoyed,and you have purchased the ultimate Harley

  • @trainmaster0217
    @trainmaster0217 Год назад +2

    Where in he hell do you get $100K for a motorcycle especially in that condition??

  • @snotrocket1142
    @snotrocket1142 Год назад

    i legitimately got excited for you when i seen the knucklehead! i’m so happy you got it! cant wait to see it in action

  • @TruthNTime
    @TruthNTime Год назад +1

    Good Luck Sean, my fingers are crossed with yours Bro!

  • @tennesseehighclass
    @tennesseehighclass Год назад +1

    I have loved this channel since the beginning

  • @J1m03
    @J1m03 Год назад

    I don’t ride or even have much a desire to ever buy a bike but I watch youre videos cuz they are just entertaining

  • @smokierspy
    @smokierspy Год назад

    I remember going to the museum with my grandpa as a kid , saddening it’s closed now but is a great memory getting to see all of them

  • @380.motorsports
    @380.motorsports Год назад

    Sad to see this museum go under. I had the pleasure of visiting some years ago and was just lost for hours in this place with the great displays and historic bikes.

  • @bobbyBbaby8027
    @bobbyBbaby8027 11 месяцев назад

    The welbike was the military version. The one you showed in green paint is post war civilian version painted to look military. The welbike was a bit small and are worth a load more. Would love to see one on the show. I have 3 in bits on the garage of the post war brockhouse corgi

  • @brud54
    @brud54 5 месяцев назад

    You really should share your finances. You did something right to be able to purchase a small fortune in bikes. I'm sure as many or more people would be more interested in how you come up with the cake to able to buy a seemingly endless amount of plus 100grand bikes.

  • @Odd_Gunner
    @Odd_Gunner Год назад

    I love watching your videos always full of joy makes me happy

  • @lawrencedavidson296
    @lawrencedavidson296 Год назад +1

    Big fan ...my dream is to own a road king or softail...but I do own a sportster...my grandson who I have custody of takes all my money to support him

  • @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188
    @finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 10 месяцев назад

    You should have looked a little more for the "Brough Superior"!! Besides being the model on which the Famous "Lawrence of Arabia" lost his life when back in England after the war, it was intended to be the Rolls Royce of motorcycles, very expensive and made to an extreme standard!

  • @Kota82101
    @Kota82101 Год назад +1

    I'm STOKED for you brother. That is a SWEET bike, I wish you the best of luck on getting it running 🙏❤️

  • @percytom9252
    @percytom9252 Год назад

    Did you see that Ariel Square 4? Air-cooled but still cool. Only other Sq4 i know is the thanks-for-the-gas-cap-in-my-face Suzuki 500 Gamma 2-str.[@ 5 min.56seconds]. I am hyper-psychotic about cooling. I want a big radiator in front and kickass cooling of all six cyliders [z1300 Voyager(XIII)].
    My brother: "oh, wow, the fairing is not connected to the handlebars!" BF: Oh wow, air shocks!
    Meawhile, my last bike was a GoldWing,-monster-fairing-on-board air -compressor-for-f&r shocks and pumping tires.
    Duh! it's got 6 cylinders! CBX [1047cc] and Laverda [748 & 906cc vs. 1286LCOOLED] only others!!!

  • @tech408
    @tech408 Год назад +1

    Ya know Shawn, You're showing us alot of great bikes that I'm sure many of us would enjoy seeing in more detail, but when the camera is moving and jumping from bike to bike without giving us a chance to see the them clearly, things get a little frustrating. As if a kid was filming. Stop the shaky camera please.

  • @cassandraallen1345
    @cassandraallen1345 Год назад +1

    You are very blessed to able to purchase anything at $100,000 you're a badass. My personal opinion is I'm very disappointed, but I wouldn't have spent that much on one item. That's just me though I really liked watching you low balling people on Facebook marketplace and then when going to purchase the motorcycles you blessed those families with your own blessings. shareing god's love with other people by blessing them is where its at

  • @mgs.915
    @mgs.915 Год назад +1

    That whistlindiesel joke was too good…the car people drive through cornfields😂

  • @hermanstaal
    @hermanstaal Год назад

    "...that people drive through cornfields..." mmmm I wonder who that might be😂😂
    6:07

  • @jamesbrouse9257
    @jamesbrouse9257 Год назад +1

    Fantastic bike and fun video.Too bad about the Mad Dog, makes a boss hoss look as safe as a CanAm...

  • @moosestanggang
    @moosestanggang Год назад

    Number 23 trending on all of RUclips 💪 good job bro!!

  • @keithhampton9700
    @keithhampton9700 Год назад

    I want a 50s BMW Rennsport. Even a road worthy replica.Such a cool racer.

  • @RevJay_Rides
    @RevJay_Rides Год назад +1

    No way! I was at that museum in May of 2022. That was such a great museum! I’m blown away it is gone now.

  • @fritts93
    @fritts93 Год назад

    I thought you were going to leave us hanging for the reveal … glad to see what you got. Cool bike!

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. Год назад

    😮 that's amazing. Congratulations. Hopefully you enjoy it and get great use out of it for many years to come my friend. Can't wait to see more updates an projects and many more videos soon my friend. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Fab On. Weld On. Keep Making. God bless.

  • @kdjaxx
    @kdjaxx Год назад +1

    Finally a knucklehead I’m excited jealous and proud all at the same time 😂

  • @TheNolesfan94
    @TheNolesfan94 Год назад +1

    I like the whistlin diesel Ferrari corn field reference 😂

  • @NYRM1974
    @NYRM1974 9 месяцев назад +1

    I think the best deal I got for $30 was a barn find thunder chief that only needed a cleanup in mint condition with only 80 miles on it. And my late cousin FSTB FAT BOY with steel rims that was passed to me.

  • @vincentdangelo8024
    @vincentdangelo8024 6 месяцев назад

    100k! RUclips has been good for you!

  • @CHAMPIPLIER
    @CHAMPIPLIER Год назад +1

    WOOOOOO BIKES AND BEARDS IS BACK BABYYYYYY

  • @marcusaurileus7984
    @marcusaurileus7984 Год назад

    My great grandpa, "The Old One" in RI had one of these, he was the oldest active motorcycle rider in the world before he passed. I've got a black and white photo of him on it. I'd love to see one in person.

  • @sebastianwurtz5294
    @sebastianwurtz5294 Год назад

    Congrats, nice buy mate! When I was younger I was in love with Nimbus motorcykles.

  • @averygentry35
    @averygentry35 Год назад

    Speaking of Wheels through time it’s been about a year and half ago, and me and my son went to Gatlinburg and stayed then drive threw Maggie Valley, to Wheels of Time, and they were closed for Maintenance or remodeling, Not really Sure, but it’s a 3 hour drive, and I haven’t made it back yet, but I’m disabled now so I might have missed my opportunity to see one of the best Motorcycle museums ever assembled!! 😢

  • @bway1983
    @bway1983 Месяц назад

    i think i like these old bike videos more then any of ur videos sean they are super cool

  • @jakeshaffer9176
    @jakeshaffer9176 Год назад

    Those long flowing fenders are gorgeous on those old bikes

  • @conquergaming74
    @conquergaming74 Год назад

    Looking forward to see the next videos about this bike awesome to see you back !