Did I just Lose $100,000 Buying a Harley Motorcycle?
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I love that Matt jumped on a $100,000 bike and immediately slung gravel everywhere! That dude is awesome.
Shawn was very gentle, and Matt "100k bike goes brrrr" xD
haha I noticed that too...craig, baby baby baby matt...vrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrm let er rip tater chip!
Gotta live life!
A man of culture , he actually kind of went easy compared to what I have seen him do on some of his own bikes etc 🤣🤣🤣
Kudos to Matt! What a wealth of knowledge and a pretty cool shop.
Im 80 yrs old and grew up with these machines. My first cycle was a 1947 Indian Cheif barn find. I would never think of starting that engine before fogging the cylinders and valve train for lube as well as the tranny primary chain and engine sprocket. Roll it over with the lifters exposed and checked for movement and settings engine timing verify the function of the distributer advance function. Fog top end prelube through that old stove pipe throttle full open.
stove pipe. Make sure that old girl is turning over smoothly. No sticking valves or binding. Proof your spark. Give her a big hug ❤and wake her up gently.😂 Dandahermit🎉🎉
very good advice
👍
What is fogging the cylinders?
I'm guessing there were steps in the startup that didn't make the video edit to keep it more interesting and to the point of getting it running.
@@eleithias putting a mist of oil down the cylinder bores.
The amount of Harley knowledge Matt possesses is mind boggling. 👏👏
I know right? I'm not into old bikes but I'm into guy with knowledge and passion. You can tell.
A friends 80 yr old father came over for some advice on how to build some custom cabinets, and I spent a couple of hours telling him how to do things, and he said to me "you love your work, I can tell by the way you talk about it...." (I'm a woodworker).
His dad taught him well,
This has been His life.
He learned all that from working with his dad, Dale.
He's a Harley genius
His dad was twice as knowledgeable which is crazy to think they are both hecka cool guys
Very cool of Matt to participate in these videos. The viewers appreciate him sharing his knowledge of these historic bikes.
A TRUE class act!!
Glad you found a gem! It’s not uncommon for museum pieces to be altered/faked! A buddy spent $80,000 on a classic one owner GTO only to find out that it was prettied up for museum days! The motor was not original and had numbers restamped to appear numbers matching! It was a high mileage engine that was swapped in. The body had work done as well and under fluorescent light looked great but once in the sun revealed signs! Took him two years and $24000 in attorney fees to get his money back from the museum! He ended up keeping the car and settled for a 65,000 refund so he paid just under $40,000 for the car in the end and was able to get the numbers matching engine and transmission back! The museum started an investigation to find out how the car was certified and insured when donated but magically changed over 10 years on display! Turns out the mechanic employed by the museum was swapping parts out when he was supposed to be maintaining/ fixing leaks so the cars arnt leaving puddles! He was prosecuted and a search warrant recovered over $300,000 in stolen parts in his possession! Ended up costing the museum over half a million to settle other claims from previous sales!
WHUT!?!?!? This story sounds insane.
When is the movie?
That's crazy man who even does that like damn. Crazy story
If not a movie then a RUclips documentary waiting to happen.
Damn shame
This is one of your best videos. The interaction of two guys loving a motorcycle is awesome. Cheers to you both!
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'm so glad that Matt is following his Father's dreams of keeping the museum going and restoring those old motorcycles and not to mention his knowledge of old Harleys and I'm sure his Dad is smiling down on him daily.
Great comment and so true!
Older bikes are the only reason I wanted to ride. Seeing these relics so raw always gets me excited.
This gives me so many memories about 10 years ago I went on vacation to wheels through time. I watched Dale on TV growing up. When I went there I met Dale. He gave me a once in a life opportunity and let me work there for the week I was there. Definitely will never forget it
Sharing a bbq sandwhich from buccess with a mechanic covered in oil is the most heartwarming thing ever
Hahaha it’s what guys do
Three butts BBQ in maggie v is tops!! As well as pops diner for breakfast!! Hd guys gotta eat!!
TO be completely honest with you, Sean. It doesn't matter what you paid for this bike. This bike has all the signs that it was loved throughout its life and actually ridden and enjoyed by its previous owner and not put up to be a showpiece and I would say that's more valuable than anything 100% original. The '37 Knuckle deserves to continue to be ridden and enjoyed regularly. Such a beautiful bike and those pipes sound amazing!
Lol, i bet if you were gonna buy it, suddenly the price would take on some meaning.
It definitely matters when your in the business of buying and selling bikes... that's the only thing that matters actually
Rather than take the pessimistic view, I read this as "it doesn't matter what you paid" meaning he obviously can afford it and the value is there, so price aside he got an awesome bike that should be enjoyed rather than stuffed away in a garage collection of dust on motorcycle.. I must say, I agree, what a find and how awesome it must be to have the ability to add this to a collection of "ride it as much as you can and whenever you get the chance" motorcycles. So, @dilligafdude9434 I agree and well said.
I agree. I would have bought it.
Yeah the price doesn't mean anything as long as you ride the bike 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Man, these videos are nothing short of heartwarming. I feel so happy for you dudes for getting, not only a beautiful rare bike, but also in such incredible condition.
Im glad this channel lives on. Keep on keepin on
So say we all
Why wouldn't it live on? What did I miss
@AdmissionGaming
Matt relocated his family from Pennsylvania to Tennessee and had to leave the whole previous crew behind…. So, he’s starting over ….
Death Stranding reference..love it
I felt all the emotion in the pit of my stomach as you first fired it up. Then the same feeling as you went to ride it hoping the clutch and the gearbox was fine. I was truly happy for you Sean that the bike was great. Great video. I'm just coming down from the high as I type this message. Congrats mate.
I’m not an HD type of guy, but I love these types of videos showing the history and excitement around it. I’m just glad that you guys got it running and you’re going to enjoy instead of just mothballing it! Nothing worse than seeing cars or bikes just sit. They made them with passion for people to enjoy, so enjoy it!!!
I'm still watching the old cathode Ray tube 😅 forget about it
@@ianmangham4570😊😊😅😊 ay 😂 ll 0:41
So you’re gay?
@@fedsmoker7714 ❤🤠🤟🤣
@@fedsmoker7714 You still blowing G men 😀
Matt is a treasure. So much knowledge and expertise.
The pairing of Matt and Sean were gold on this video! Thanks for sharing guys.
I have this exact motorcycle, it is a completely different animal after exhaust/air filter/ecu flash. Owned every brand and this Kawasaki is an absolute dream to ride fast!! The cruise control is incredible!! Especially for 52- year old guys that have blood flow in the hands issues.
so cool. I could listen to Matt all day long. His knowledge and expertise is crazy. Sorry that it's not original paint, but the fact that everything on the bike is original is incredible. Awesome purchase man!
I will be honest, I was getting annoyed with the lowballing ( can cope with that but the comments and replies were pissing me off) but man, that was a fantastic act of humanity.
Really refreshes my faith in people. Good work 👍👍❤️❤️
Man, what an honor it must have been to have Matt of Wheels Through Time review/appraise, tweak, then ride your Harley!
I love Wheels Through Time's mission as a museum. The fact they keep everything in running condition, and actually run them a bit from time to time, is amazing. Way too much stuff is 'display model for reference only' these days.
Matts experience, knowledge, and the way he explains things is just Godly. Amazing stuff.
What a stunning piece of motorbike history that is. So good to see it being ridden and not just hidden away.
The fact that Matt has dedicated his life to knowledge that most people don’t even know exist. What incredible guy. I was absolutely stunned at the amount of knowledge he could throw out like nothing. Visiting his museum is 100% on my bucket list.
I love that he gets so excited about his , not job , but his life , when he gets to work on any of the motorcycles or even open a pkg, so he can bring another piece of history back to life !
Matt's knowledge is absolutely INCREDIBLE!
And that bike is BEAUTIFUL! Even with it being repainted, they did a great job with the paint!
I feel so bad knowing I’ve lived 30 minutes from this incredible museum and never have been to it. I’m going to check it out and show my support. It’s so awesome seeing someone so passionate and knowledgeable about motorcycles. Thank you so much for introducing me.
Sean, you really brought the Word on this one, brother. Well done. Keep building it up in heaven and sharing it on Earth.
Amen. Yeah, that was a great illustration of the importance of faith, and building on truth.
11:45… and the fun has to cost you something 😂😂😂😂 the look on his face is priceless, imagine some smarmy high end dealer of super cars saying that, you would cringe but this bloke is 100% living it and has put his money where his mouth is, I love the fact that he appreciates the genuine condition of these old beauties 👍❤️👍
Sean, I appreciate your consistency with including Scripture in all of your videos in a meaningful way. I was so shocked when I found someone on the internet so similar to me who is a believer and also loves bikes and has a beard. PTL!
sometimes I forget. but thanks for the encouragement
I was searching for this comment i thought i was the only appreciating this, i love the bible verses and i love the whole character
@@BikesandBeardsHail Satan!
Not a bike guy(yet this video came across my feed, so I watched it in its entirety), but I held my breath when you went to start that amazing piece of history, and gave a quiet fist pump when it came to life. I'm happy to see this bike in your hands because you'll respect it and enjoy it, in equal parts.
Congrats on the purchase. Very cool video.
So awesome that you actually rode the bike, I love seeing these works of art run and drive again.
AMEN
Yawzah! The patina on that bikes different parts and components is absolutely mesmerizing 😍
Awesome news, Shawn! So glad you scored an original bike (despite the paint)! And Matt's level of trivial knowledge is unmatched!
Loved the sandwich in the tool box. Great suprise! This video was excellent and it was so cool to hear the '37 kick over. The sound of the pipes was music to my ears.
I'm so happy it started and ran. I always want the best for this guy. He just deserves great things.
Really enjoyed the video Matt knows so much about these bikes could listen to him talk all day. Have a goodnight and stay safe Jimmy from North Attleboro Massachusetts
I love that guy. He’s so excited about everything he’s doing. Hard to find that these days.
I love the fact that he got so excited about the paint dept gage! Absolutely incredible how knowledgable about Harleys Matt is
So close to 2 million subscribers!! Hope you go live as a celebration much love and respect 🙏
I don’t know anything about bikes, and even though I’ve watched a number of your videos breaking down everything, I still find these evaluation videos absolutely fascinating.
You and me both. This is how I learn
@@BikesandBeardsI’m a drummer and I’ll do this with vintage kits and snares. It’s such a fun hobby to learn. Be blessed Brother.
Nothing better than two men sharing a sandwhich and working on a bike makes me happy 😂🤣😂❤️👏🏻
Damn. I was expecting them to at least split it in half.
@@BrandenH-O051 nah that’s how real homies share
He was right those pipes sounded incredible super nice , love that sound ! I wish I can heard that sound in person. I’m so happy that you get to have that bike. I really got emotional with that sound! I got in to bike since I was a kid , my dad bought his first harley in 1974 . I have a pic me sitting on the bike when he bought it , I was 7 years old.
I'm glad I watched the whole thing and it went down the way it did. At first I thought a guy is showing off his HD. Then you went and did something awesome. As soon as you quoted our lord I thought that you are doing right by him and spreading his words. Good is not hate and hate is not good. I'm a guy who feels like he has a hand in the lives of many people. I think he blessed you and guided you. The day you had was not as rare 50 years ago when I started riding but it sure is now. Good luck and of course GOD bless you.
Thank you both for this. The discussion of wrecking a Harley sparked a memory of my dad that I had forgotten. My dad got out of the Air Force after Korea. He went to a military surplus auction for the local Fire Department, they needed a compressor. While he was there, he bought Two war surplus Harleys for dirt cheap. The sad thing is he wrecked both of them within two weeks, on the same damn Hill. I wish to God that he and the bikes were still with us. Thank you for the huge smile this put on my face.
Was at the museum weekend before auction and pointed to that cycle to reference the knuckle head to the gal. We had a great ride down to see the cycles great to see some made it to RUclips
Wow, memories, when I heard the bike run. Before and after timing adjustment that is. I had a memories come to me for the 1st time in my 45 ish years of my 53. The first father I remember had an old knuckle head in the mid 70s. I remember hearing it run exactly the same as the before and after timing adjustment. I swear I think I was in a playpen in the front yard. I also remember him taking up some muscles or ligaments in his leg from the same bike backfiring? Something about the kick starter kicking back? I never became a motorcycle guy.
Thank you very much for that memory. I'm a little emotional as I write this.
The eyes of youth painted Mike Sr. in a not so flattering light. I now know he loved all 3 of us boys very much. I, I'm sad that I didn't see that till I was almost out of high school. He's been gone years now but the warmth and happiness I felt in that moment has given me a memory that will no longer be forgotten. I'm sure the bike, as all investments, has moved on. However, one day I would like to meet you and shake your hand in gratitude. I was raised to believe that shaking a man's hand was one of the most respectful things you can do.
Maybe even get my 2 brothers to take the trip with me.
This video truly shows WHY WE LOVE HARLEY DAVIDSON and what owning one does for a person. Sean you looked like a kid given the keys to a candy store. This was truly a gift to watch. Some oil and a few twists and turns and she is on the road. That is truly inspiring for the guy who asks "Is a vintage Harley worth the investment?" Just for the Fun-Factor ALONE, the answer is a definite YES. Thank you for sharing this. For a moment i could smell the exhaust gravel and gasoline in my sinuses. Awesome video!!!
watching this dude go over this bike was awesome , so cool to hear all the little facts about the parts
This is one of the coolest videos you’ve ever done. The amount of knowledge from Matt and the history of that bike is beyond cool bro. Beyond cool. Congratulations
I know Wheels Through Time is only about 30 mins from Kodak, TN. i hope that the drive to visit Matt is a quick one. I LOVE seeing Matt/Wheels crew in BnB videos and vice versa.
You can't imagine how good it is to watch both You guys working on some bikes - love both your channels, best wishes from Poland!
Bro, what a beautiful bike. I have seen old knuckles, but they were always modified and usually heavy. Great fine, best of luck with it.
the amount of respect between Matt and Sean is so lovely to watch. when Sean offered Matt a bite of his sandwich Matt didnt hesitate to sink his teeth in, even eating from the same bit Sean had just bit from.
Sean picked his teath and wiped it like snotty on the lift. lol
It warms my soul to see this relic pulled out of limbo and ridden how it’s supposed to be ridden
The collabs with you 2 is amazing. Can't get enough! Amazing content as always!
These guys look like they are very cool to hang with down to earth the way they were laughing and picking on each other about the oil reminds me of my family when we were around motorcycles.
“Can I ride it?” That reminds me of my childhood when every kid in the neighborhood had a mini bike. 3 of us had Honda 50’s…
Very rare these days to find a person that so passionate about what they do for a living. Matt’s the oracle of Harley’s if not other bikes also.
I definitely had a big smile on my face when that beast came back to life. Happy for you.
Woooow!!! Congratulations Sean!! This was something you deserved! And im so happy for you! Thank you for that verse also. Its one of the parts i really enjoy. Much love and blessings from Norway.
Matt is the biggest bike nerd and I am here for it! Amazing dude
That grin on Shawn’s face as he pulled away on it said it all! A sudden drop to a mental age of 12 years old and the overpowering need to immediately go outside and play with his new toy. It won’t take him long to start giving her the revs she needs.
Totally agree with Matt’s philosophy that these thing are there to be ridden. These ‘Sport’ bikes do need to be worked harder to get the best out of them, That’ll be why Matt gravel blasted the camera guy as he knew the bike could take it!
Always look forward to Bikes and Beards and The Bearded Mechanic releasing videos about the same time on Friday, let’s me know the weekend is here and it’s time to ride!!
yeah it is !!!!!!!!
8:01i love how you just sat there ,like very innocent child admiring and listening to what the expert guy says😂🥰
The amount of knowledge that went in to the first kick start altogether is crazy
"can I ride it?" he asks as he already is reaching out. He was not going to accept being denied 🤣Amazing bike and awesome you have friends like that who know their stuff!
Love you Shawn keep up the good work your work is amazing and i really appreciate you as a host.!
I love the camera men in matching flannel uniforms. Gives it a very Footlocker feel. Great video! I love that guys shop.
I am a dirt bike guy but this episode was unreal. The knowledge on these old bikes was off the charts. Excellent video.
What can I say, I'm so glad this worked out for you, the affirmation that she's about as genuine and original as you can really ask for, from the master himself. A bust on the paint but I'll bet you had a pretty good idea going into it, that this was the case. But knowing the rest is basically original or period must be a great relief!
The more Matt looked at the bike, the more I wanted to high five Sean. That bike is beautiful.
I’m not big on bikes, but hearing it fire up for the first time made me smile ear to ear!
The amount of times I caught myself smiling during this video was hilarious. Very happy for you man, it’s such a beautiful bike ❤
Matt's the master and Sean's the apprentice that's what makes these episodes great to watch
I love bikes but I’m not a Harley guy at all but I gotta say that is a badass bike! So cool to see something almost 90 years old running.
Thanks!
I love it when worlds collide. Matt is a very special human with knowledge about 100 year old motorcycles. And Sean is a simple moron with money. What a team.
He is definitely not a moron. He has built his own fortune. He didn't inherit it. He earned it. You don't do that by being a moron. He is also smart enough to know when he does need an expert.
lol
@@spartanx169x Guy Humor, blue collar, red neck, let'er rip humor.
I am so happy for you Sean and that you got it running that bike is a true classic. I would hold on to that one forever... God bless you brother
What a great video. And Matt is just the man, his knowledge is a thing to see. You've got a great bike there. PS: Matt loved that paint-gauge, you could see that. I'd have given it to him...in return for him finding a couple of those original gems for the saddlebag mounts. 🙂
Now I have to correct myself. Sean, generous soul that he is, gave the paint gauge to Matt. Massive respect, Sean lives by what he believes. I shouldn't be surprised, I've seen him do it often enough, buying gas for strangers, the kid he gave the moped to...such positive, life-affirming stuff. Apart from the cool motorcycles, that's why I'll always stay subscribed to Sean's channel.
Matt is one of a kind, so much knowledge ... How I wish I was a fly on the wall while you all were working on this!
Love you dude! Keep doing good work and sharing words of wisdom! Also can’t wait to meet you.
I know a guy in the small town I live in that has been riding an original 37 since 1990 something, such a beautiful bike.
I love these videos! I love when Shawn colabs with WTT%
Matt is the coolest guy out there. So down to earth and calm and respectful to everyone about everything. Honestly he should run for president
It made me smile when that bike started as I’m sure it did most viewers.
Thank you for one of your best shows . Life is great ,god bless
Love it when someone with the knowledge and experience Matt has, finds a new tool that just blows his mind. Like a kid in a candy store... 😅
I met Matt back in August and immediately liked the guy. What a true genuine dude!
"I paid more for this than my first house" Damn I wish I could find a family home for less than 100k
FYI: A few months ago, my son sold his house for under 100K in Huron, South Dakota.
Pittsburgh pa and around the suburbs you can find that all day long.
I've never been into Harley's but this is the kind of video that has me going. Am so pleased for the new owner that his act of faith in buying such a special and genuine bike has been rewarded. As for Matt, he's a treasure
If it was original paint he would be very nervous about scuffing or scratching the paint, now he will still be very cautious but not as nervous and may enjoy riding it a bit more.
I about choked when he said he didn't know if it would start. WAIT, WHAT? Back up the truck. He paid $100,000 and didn't even know if it would start? Yikes, I was having some serious doubts about the wisdom of this purchase.
Matt is a living encyclopedia of Harley info. IMPRESSIVE.
As he went over the bike and kept finding items that were ONE YEAR ONLY I had a feeling it would turn out well. Then when the bike started, I felt some goosebumps crawling up my back.
I thought the paint looked a bit too nice to be original but I missed hearing if it was at least original color.
I would be tempted to polish that paint down so it was not so thick.
That is a rolling piece of history.
For that price Steve McQueen better have owned it.
He didn’t ride junk.
Its a great bike Sean so happy for you. A 37 is the hey-day of motorcycling and in my mind it doesn't get better. Hats off to ya man.
Two minutes in I feel like im watching Pawn Stars 😂
Love the auction videos
There's ONE guy who knows all the (historical) in and outs of Harley, you surely came to the right place/museum.
Just as with his father I could listen to Matt talk for a ridiculous amount of time about motorcycles. Edit- love that he didn't hesitate about taking a bite of that brisket sandwich. Hell yeah.
It’s a brisket sandwich! How could anyone. Hesitate there delicious
@@BikesandBeards for sure. As a Texan I completely understand. Love the channel.
So, basically like anything old, it is technically crap because later versions made things much better, but this is valuable because of the scarcity and nostalgia. Nobody rides this bike and says "this was the best and most comfortable ride of my life!", people ride it for the "Experience", even if their legs are still vibrating and their ears hurt 20 minutes after the ride is done.
11:57 I wouldn't let dude do this to my bike 😂
He probably wouldn't want to touch yours.
If you can't ride it and have fun and let others enjoy it without panty bunching, you really can't afford it, I buy things to use and enjoy them, what are you saving them for, they will all be rust and dust in the future.
@@billmoore7133 Sure, totally agree. I mean the way he sticks his finger in it at 11:57 looks kinda too much 😄