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  • Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
  • 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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Комментарии • 262

  • @adamfield4068
    @adamfield4068 3 года назад +190

    That was more exciting than Harley's 2021 model launch

    • @Markotto09
      @Markotto09 3 года назад +2

      Lol

    • @jamielee4403
      @jamielee4403 3 года назад +14

      The old one's are better than the new crap

    • @MoeLarrycurly1
      @MoeLarrycurly1 3 года назад +3

      👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

    • @derekcollins1972
      @derekcollins1972 3 года назад +15

      New ones totally lack any soul.Most are just another black bike.

    • @jamielee4403
      @jamielee4403 3 года назад +6

      @@derekcollins1972 so true

  • @needler117
    @needler117 3 года назад +42

    This is the route Harley should go, back to the days of flat track and hill climb designs.

    • @Timmy2fingers
      @Timmy2fingers 3 года назад +2

      They just took a huge swing at flat track and got spanked 🥴 hope they come back

  • @CC-te5zf
    @CC-te5zf 3 года назад +3

    I grew up hill climbing in north Georgia and Tennessee. I watched my Dad top many hills on his Rickman Metisse with a 750 Triumph motor. The Harley's were formidable. The banter and rivalry back and forth was ferocious at times, but it was all for fun. I rode a 1974 Yamaha 80. I still have my trophy from the day I topped Red Mountain in Georgia. From that day on, I realized there was no challenge in life too big to tackle - except for maybe old age and 12 surgeries later - lol! This is a great bike - your museum is on my bucket list and we enjoy the excitement of the raffles. Who knows, maybe one day I'll win!

  • @robedmund9948
    @robedmund9948 3 года назад +31

    It's amazing how modern that sounds. And that throttle response is phenomenal!

  • @jeffnabors833
    @jeffnabors833 3 года назад +34

    "That sounds NASTY! I am in luv. Best sounding HD- ever.

    • @jeffnabors833
      @jeffnabors833 3 года назад

      I'll tell yuh, if HD's sounded like that, I would buy. Thinkin it would keep Harley solvent.

    • @thomaspetway538
      @thomaspetway538 3 года назад

      That's is how a Harley is supposed to sound. I had to to play it twice that's a hog!!!!!

    • @jeffnabors833
      @jeffnabors833 3 года назад

      Amen.

  • @baddog5936
    @baddog5936 3 года назад +29

    Back in the late '70's and early '80's lots of guys in Australia had 45's and 61's but you attained god status if you owned an 80 ci flat head.

    • @snakevale198444
      @snakevale198444 2 года назад

      Sounds torquey and I bet they did well because of that. If it revs too high might come out from under ya! I love hillclimbing! I've done it a few times never had a dedicated hillclimber tho.

  • @jimoc2045
    @jimoc2045 3 года назад +11

    That's the sweetest sounding Flathead ever.

  • @reds1325
    @reds1325 2 года назад +1

    What this channel shows is amazing. This man deserves his own tv show. I could watch him build bikes and talk classic motorcycles all day long and never get bored. Thank you for sharing with us.

  • @ephraimgarrett4727
    @ephraimgarrett4727 3 года назад +10

    In the 70s, I used to watch hillclimbs near Lancaster, PA. Frame stretched, cammed up, 45 cubic inch Harley flatheads running alcohol were the bike du jour. They struggled to get up the hill, though. One time someone showed up with a modified Honda CB750, and it was so powerful that its back wheel dug a trench all the way up the hill.

    • @bobjones6054
      @bobjones6054 3 года назад +1

      Gotta love a 750 Honda

    • @deplorabledave1048
      @deplorabledave1048 2 года назад

      Are you talking about the small hill on The Outlaws property(Hempfield Township, I think) or the sanctioned hill climbs near York? I went to both.

    • @ephraimgarrett4727
      @ephraimgarrett4727 2 года назад

      @@deplorabledave1048 I think it was the White Rose Motorcycle Club who ran it.

  • @fredericrike5974
    @fredericrike5974 3 года назад +14

    Absolutely awesome sound! I have to agree about the no oil during the run- that monster was raining into the drip pan placed under the crankcase!

  • @ByronTexas
    @ByronTexas 3 года назад +2

    “One of my favorite bikes in the museum”... said almost every bike in the museum!
    Matt’s (and Dale’s) excitement is contagious. Dale’s impact will forever be felt and Matt is sure to carry on his dads legacy (who knew one person could store so much knowledge?)

  • @JohnB-le2pi
    @JohnB-le2pi 3 года назад +14

    I think that's the meanest sounding machine that I've seen in your vids in the last year that I've been subscribed to your channel! INCREDIBLE!!!!

  • @pastorbobncc365
    @pastorbobncc365 2 года назад

    Always love stopping by the museum have a blessed week my friend.

  • @gaknskk
    @gaknskk 3 года назад +10

    That sounds badass. I'm coming to see the place this july , cant wait.

  • @austineight996
    @austineight996 Год назад

    After watching this incredible channel I definitely have a new appreciation for flat heads. Back when I was a kid in Chicago the police used the 45 flat head to give out parking tickets. I never really looked at a flat head any other way. Until now!

  • @cplmackk1
    @cplmackk1 3 года назад +8

    Man that thing sounds as good as anything on the road today.

  • @buellrod
    @buellrod 3 года назад +4

    that was awesome thank you nice hearing that motor

  • @rodan2852
    @rodan2852 4 месяца назад

    Just look at all those beautiful engines 🫢

  • @JohnPaul-ii
    @JohnPaul-ii 3 года назад +6

    Fantastic to see all the super rare Harley’s.
    Extra special to also hear them running so well.
    Thanks for sharing again.

  • @wildman510
    @wildman510 3 года назад +1

    Matt: Has pan to catch oil/gas
    Also matt: stands on pan and dumps everything in it out on the display

  • @jakobw.9920
    @jakobw.9920 3 года назад +5

    Nice bike. If I'm ever going to the USA , I'm 100% visit your museum. Greeting from Austria :)

  • @scottimusgarrett15
    @scottimusgarrett15 2 года назад

    That bike is SAVAGE. Nothing on it that you don't need to make it up the hill. The tiny little fibre rear brake kills me! It sounds so mean, and the throttle response is nuts; sounds like a modern engine! Thanks for showing us around, once more!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

  • @timothybyrom5560
    @timothybyrom5560 3 года назад

    Love this one. The sound, and the black smoke. Eat your lunch if you don't watch it.

  • @ichi-goichi6184
    @ichi-goichi6184 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Bro...flashback to my childhood and Pikes Peak. Great memories!

  • @cccccc5398
    @cccccc5398 3 года назад

    What a BEAUTIFUL sounding, looking motorcycle...Just an EXTREME historical motocycle...Love it, I Do...

  • @craigpennington1251
    @craigpennington1251 2 года назад

    Love the color scheme . Bet it's fast too. That sucker is a BEAST. You can tell it's high compression & high lift cams. With that type engine on a street bike, Holy Crap> setting off all the car alarms at 3 AM.

  • @setheverett2838
    @setheverett2838 3 года назад

    Matt I love watching you and your dad talk and soak your knowledge up. I come from a Harley family. It’s in my blood. I’ve never experienced anything in this world that excites me, drives me, like my enthusiasm for these old machines do. I appreciate you guys

  • @markj4066
    @markj4066 3 года назад

    Another great classic motorcycle. The fact that Matt tells the story from memory is amazing. Dale taught him well!

  • @applicator40usa69
    @applicator40usa69 3 года назад

    If you haven't been to this museum you must make it a plan in your future. Incredible museum and the riding through the mountains is awesome

  • @diggerspeedshop80
    @diggerspeedshop80 3 года назад +1

    Who the hell gives a thumbs down on one of these videos? I love all the bikes and history behind them!!!

  • @wolfeyes9357
    @wolfeyes9357 3 года назад

    Matt....it is Johnny in Woodstock....i am so very sorry to hear about Dads passing. Lost my father 2003 and my Mom not too far after we did the episode together so I know what you are going through..... you and your family are in my prayers!
    Hope to see you all again someday down in Maggie Valley!

  • @dougharvey9766
    @dougharvey9766 2 года назад

    Wow that motor is amazing, they where some brave men that rode that brut

  • @kenadair7463
    @kenadair7463 3 года назад

    Can't wait until you guys open up to the public again. I live in North Carolina and want to come check out your wonderful place. Thanks for sharing a piece of early Harley Davidson history.

  • @TheBullof7battles
    @TheBullof7battles 3 года назад +2

    I've got nice memories of Mt. Garfield, attending events there as a kid in the 80's and 90's.

  • @indianchieftain4475
    @indianchieftain4475 3 года назад +1

    Another Prime Time video from my favorite 🤩 channel. Many thanks Wheels Through Time!!!

  • @tonyaxeman4381
    @tonyaxeman4381 3 года назад

    You are running it with oil in it . It has the Harley catch basin for dripping oil. I used to pick on a buddy who`s Harley always had drips of oil under it. Now that I have owned a Harley for years , I don`t see any dripping oil on the floor . Guys used to have a hill they raced on in my home town ,but, was made clear no one was to any longer because a person got hurt. Here in Ct. 2021 I am still riding this winter no snow . Cool ha ha

  • @firebearva
    @firebearva 3 года назад

    I defiantly plan to visit Wheels Through Time the next time I am staying at my cabin in Blue Ridge, Georgia.

  • @ernestwilson4897
    @ernestwilson4897 3 года назад +1

    What a beautiful machine,that thing sounds better than mine. Lol got my shirt,hoodie, movie, and tickets for the drawing this year. One day I'll make it up there one of these days to check the museum.

  • @geneva760
    @geneva760 3 года назад

    NEATO - thanks for starting that. Have a safe and nice day all. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.

  • @Tyler-789
    @Tyler-789 3 года назад

    One of the Harley dealerships where i live has a great little museum on the second floor that I always have to walk though when I go.

  • @karlharrison2449
    @karlharrison2449 2 года назад

    What a bike! Fantastic sound.

  • @paulnielsen8528
    @paulnielsen8528 3 года назад +1

    You can measure the compression ratio by pipetting the cylinder and measuring the stroke. Use a compression tester to check the compression. You're welcome.

  • @michaeljohnston6856
    @michaeljohnston6856 3 года назад

    Man I appreciate how much work you and your dad have done. I have to see this place one day

  • @joseluismartinezmoreno1175
    @joseluismartinezmoreno1175 3 года назад

    Tus vídeos son auténtica historia de las motos... No pares de ilustrarnos... Gracias.!!!

  • @elmerkemp5316
    @elmerkemp5316 2 года назад

    it sounds great.we used to go to Anamosa and Dickeyville

  • @fighter7029
    @fighter7029 2 года назад

    Man can you imagine hearing that thing back in it’s prime! It sounds like a modern motorcycle! Amazing machine

  • @beachbarlouie
    @beachbarlouie 3 года назад

    I just love the old flat trackers and hill climbers - That was awesome!

  • @KING-FU
    @KING-FU 2 года назад

    Man I love that Matt is carrying on with the WTT legacy through his own vids. Met him and his Dad for the first time in 2009 and got the VIP tour. Can still picture and hear the Big Valve Excelsior revving as well as watching Dale pull hole shots with the Vincent BS. One of a kind Museum experience. If you haven’t been, add it to your bucket list. ✌🏻

  • @Guns_N_Gears
    @Guns_N_Gears 3 года назад

    I just absolutely love the looks of the heads on the motor.
    She revs quick too, ❤ it!!!!!

  • @larryb6715
    @larryb6715 3 года назад

    The exhaust note says I'm ready to run up the hill. The frame looks strong. The chains look like it could be used on ice too. Nice bike, thanks Matt.

  • @SuperDolemite1
    @SuperDolemite1 3 года назад +2

    Woo what an amazing place hope someday I can come and visit the place from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @dannywoody7266
    @dannywoody7266 3 года назад

    Thanks again WOW factor you always have such an incredible presentation and knowledge greatly appreciated

  • @edwardbentley
    @edwardbentley 3 года назад

    I am loving this series of videos. Seeing these bikes run is what WTT has always been about. When I walk through most museums, I often think that bike, car or airplane needs to be running! Keep up your work.

  • @sporty196071
    @sporty196071 3 года назад +8

    Sounds amazing !!!!

  • @donwright3427
    @donwright3427 3 года назад

    Some of the old Brit singles had a habit of breaking your ankle if your not careful too. Awesome machine. I so want to visit your museum

  • @blown572hemi
    @blown572hemi Год назад

    You know it's a monster when it dump's fuel like that. Love the factory HD board racer's and hill climber's.

  • @patmclean1951
    @patmclean1951 3 года назад +2

    That sounds amazing. I’m not a huge Harley fan but wow!!

  • @dennisloeffelholz6608
    @dennisloeffelholz6608 3 года назад

    THAT is the meanest Harley I have ever herd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @panchoxbrr301
    @panchoxbrr301 3 года назад

    I had an old Norton Atlas that I was affraid to kick back in the early 80's, before I learned the finer points of using a degree wheel and spark timing. Fun times for a teenager.

  • @kevincarter5939
    @kevincarter5939 2 года назад

    Awesome video, beautiful bike,
    Great history lesson

  • @salo1808
    @salo1808 3 года назад

    I love the enthusiasm in your explanations. A true motorcyclist 👌🏽👌🏽

  • @jorgerobertocifuentesmarti6525
    @jorgerobertocifuentesmarti6525 3 года назад

    Thank you VERY much!
    Keep the American spirit High!

  • @davidwood1923
    @davidwood1923 2 года назад

    This Thing is a Friggin Beast!... GEEZ Thanks for Sharing

  • @scottschroeder4920
    @scottschroeder4920 3 года назад

    Love the custom oil pans in the display. If it ain’t bleeding ain’t live!!
    Thing sounds amazing!!

  • @yorboyroyboy9829
    @yorboyroyboy9829 3 года назад +3

    Whatta beast of a engine..Great freakin channel..Thank Yous 👊😎✌

  • @dannyritchey1963
    @dannyritchey1963 3 года назад

    Ya real quick revs like today's crf450. I loved hearing as well as urself Matt love ur love n feel yall have for thease bikes. Today's bikes have no creator. I got first yr 82 fxr 5sps none kicked shovel 83 was the almost the same . most ppl dont know . ole bike rule

  • @danielsmith9500
    @danielsmith9500 2 года назад

    Wow it sounds so good. Sounds strong

  • @hairyyeti21
    @hairyyeti21 3 года назад

    I love the drip pans under the bikes

  • @arenhoomen5502
    @arenhoomen5502 3 года назад

    I trying to get my Shovelhead to spin up like that off an idle. Love that!!! A TRUE American ride from way back! Thanks!!

    • @derekcollins1972
      @derekcollins1972 3 года назад

      Lighten up the flywheel.

    • @arenhoomen5502
      @arenhoomen5502 3 года назад

      @@derekcollins1972 s&s guts already. Delkron case 4th side,stroked n bored 30 over. Just want it to idle like that purty 80"!

    • @derekcollins1972
      @derekcollins1972 3 года назад

      @@arenhoomen5502 lol.Man I don't think it can possibly idle like that now that you had all that work done.I bet it will sound good at a fast idle.

    • @arenhoomen5502
      @arenhoomen5502 3 года назад +1

      @@derekcollins1972,it does,and she screams! I wanna get the best out of her tho.. Thanks for the comeback! Ride safe,my friend.. 2 wheels down.

    • @derekcollins1972
      @derekcollins1972 3 года назад +1

      @@arenhoomen5502 Keep on keeping on bud.

  • @teamidris
    @teamidris 3 года назад +1

    Oh my gosh, it’s a death trap from starting to finish, I love it :D

  • @chrismartin6544
    @chrismartin6544 3 года назад

    Great job brother I could listen and watch your videos or posts all day the history and machines just great stuff.

  • @yomangull2538
    @yomangull2538 3 года назад +1

    Awesome bike. Love the sound she gives off. Nothing like sensing the fear you feel right before that kick. Haven't broke my leg yet after 35+ years of kicking but, gave myself a painful ankle sprain and hit my knee on the bars once. That hurts! I always make sure to turn the bars to the left now. Do you have an episode on setting up a M88 carb for a 45 flathead? After they changed the fuel formulas years ago, I've had running issues. I manage to reset the carb on one of my bikes to get it running correctly but my other bike was unsuccessful. Tried a factory reset and those settings just flooded the motor. Found another site that gave a leaner starting point setting and the bike started but I can't get the adjustment right. Any help would be appreciated.

  • @geoffreyjones2000
    @geoffreyjones2000 3 года назад

    I learn something every video, thank you, sir

  • @pavelnov8323
    @pavelnov8323 2 года назад

    Wow thanks for that fantastic video

  • @mrmurphy172
    @mrmurphy172 3 года назад

    Love the oil catch pan. You know its a real Harley when it marks its own spot.

  • @michaelmitchell5909
    @michaelmitchell5909 3 года назад

    Love this!....gotta make this into a street runner!

  • @dakimberlin4457
    @dakimberlin4457 3 года назад

    Totally awesome bike love the videos I can hear the passion in his voice for these bikes along with unmeasurable knowledge please keep the videos coming thanks for your time and knowledge

  • @garygullikson6349
    @garygullikson6349 2 года назад

    Shell Tuett let me ride his 10 to one compression Indian 80 inch bobber in late 50's, 1/4turn throttle, he had to start it for me, I only weighed 120lbs, made it around the block at his Indian dealership in LA, rode home on my '48 Chief.

  • @dazjams1
    @dazjams1 3 года назад

    I know you've been kicking old iron, on a regular basis, more than anyone other than Dale, but you got me feeling every off fire no bite... one more time... in SLIPPERS!? Well played sir.

  • @TheBritChief
    @TheBritChief 3 года назад +2

    Love this channel, so informative!

  • @bobb.9152
    @bobb.9152 3 года назад

    Amazing sound. Strong. I think that sounds better than a k model sporty

  • @stevencunningham4680
    @stevencunningham4680 3 года назад

    Loved it , awesome bad ass
    bike ! I wanna ride it ! I'm an old hill climber from California.

  • @davidmcgahan5328
    @davidmcgahan5328 6 месяцев назад

    What a awesome sounding bike. Thanks for sharing this bike with us risking your leg just so we could hear it 😆 😅😅

  • @detroit19531
    @detroit19531 2 года назад

    What's leaking underneath gas? And thank you once again.

  • @fotobollfoto3867
    @fotobollfoto3867 3 года назад

    What a beautiful bike!

  • @snakevale198444
    @snakevale198444 2 года назад

    Sounds like a modern bike to me Sounds really good to me! Really surprising they could build that in 1935! U can tell it doesn't rev really high but it packs a punch!

  • @rustedratchetgarage6788
    @rustedratchetgarage6788 3 года назад

    My favorite one so far

  • @ronny5840
    @ronny5840 3 года назад +3

    WOW, is love youre channel! greetings from germany.

  • @markbirchette8740
    @markbirchette8740 3 года назад +3

    I hate straight leggin it and hyperxtending the knee when kickin it through, or it has so much compression it almost throws you ...over the bars. Always great bikes and look forward to the posts. I was going to buy tickets for the giveaway, but the last one was won buy a guy in my state of Utah. Lightning like that? Well, I'll wait till next year. Thanks!🍻

    • @dalmatiangirl61
      @dalmatiangirl61 3 года назад +1

      I saw a guy get his leg bent the wrong way straight kicking a bike that had a history of kicking back, by the sound of his screaming I think it was kinda painful, lol.

  • @craigpennington1251
    @craigpennington1251 2 года назад

    P.S. I noticed the pan under. A good idea cause it's leaking badly. With that problem fixed, the possibilities. (?) Are you guys going to Bonneville with a bike soon?

  • @zap...
    @zap... 3 года назад

    You better get yourself a bucket. That little tray ain't going to catch everything coming out of that motor.

  • @wolfeyes9357
    @wolfeyes9357 3 года назад

    By the way....that flathead is awesome!!!!!

  • @dannymiller7187
    @dannymiller7187 3 года назад

    Yep that’s totally what my dyna with the thunderheader sounds like. Hahaha.

  • @timhatchett7048
    @timhatchett7048 3 года назад

    I love that bike never heard flat head sound that good except for Dragracing flathead Ford when this virus is over we’re coming over about 80 miles away I’ve been there many times every time we go across the mountain if you guys are open we come there

  • @nickmassey9104
    @nickmassey9104 3 года назад

    Awesome love the early bikes

  • @441rider
    @441rider 3 года назад

    I bet it is about 10=1 to 12-1 compression. Be cool to see the dome PSI on a gauge.

  • @danoneill2846
    @danoneill2846 3 года назад +1

    Thanks

  • @terryboehler5752
    @terryboehler5752 2 года назад

    Love it. Learning a lot

  • @talkingrock7011
    @talkingrock7011 3 года назад +1

    Impressive , what a beast

  • @zwastiunburzy3688
    @zwastiunburzy3688 2 года назад

    Making me nervous dude. The oil leak pan being tipped by your boot. Sounds awesome though!