Bike and Beards JUNKYARD WLA Rebuild - Success or Find A New Motor? 

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My wife and I are about to celebrate our 25 year wedding anniversary in August of this year. She asked me what I wanted to do for our anniversary. I told her I want to take the family to visit this museum and meet Matt. I can’t get enough of these videos. I love the stories, the history and the education they provide. Great stuff folks!

This guy is full of knowledge. Protect him at all costs

I could listen to Matt talk about anything. He’s such a good speaker/storyteller.

will never forget my visit to the museum a few years ago, as I walked into the entrance, your dad was walking out with another guy, and I could hear him describing some sort of old tool to the guy he was with..he was so excited about the tool, and he was saying..." man the thing is so cool, it just takes little bites at a time, like a little nibbler"....then as I walked into the main showroom...I was dumbstruck...just sort of stood there with my eyes wide and my mouth open, I could not believe the bikes I was seeing...names I never heard of, Traub, Elk...we are so grateful for you carrying forward Matt...from an old Marine, Semper Fi.

Wow!! that motor is like a jewel!! Matt is so precise like a surgeon !!

i would love to see more mechanical videos like this one ,thats what i like , learning about the mechanic that makes these old bikes tick

Seriously, some of the best and most informative videos I have ever watched are from this channel. Great work as always!

Been loving this channel after finding it through bikes and beards, now I'm tempted to book a holiday over that way from the UK and come visit sometime. Great vid keep them coming

Matt...I've been watching the progression of this bike/motor. You do amazing work on these old motors. We're very fortunate to have you.

Matt this WLA rebuild video is amazing i gotta give props to the camera man whoever he or she is because the camera person has the profession downpacked bringing the best angles,footage and more making these videos amazing.

A work of art by a true artist.

Amazing, I could watch this all day. Well done Sir.

Just loved this one. Historic engine rebuild. Just fantastic. Thanks

Great job Matt! You would have made your Dad proud!

You were blessed with a father that could see the future and brother I absolutely love these videos ❤

Thank you, we just love everything there is about keeping the love for beauty's like that motor alive, the tube community should be blessed with have what you bring to the table, work is tough but sure as shit pays off, again think you for y'alls great values and videos 👍🇺🇲

Cant wait to see it run

I really like that piston pin clip installation tool. Nothing quite as frustrating as chasing those clips around the shop after it goes flying. Or worse, going fishing in the lower end of the engine!

What a masterpiece!! Excellent work.

So glad they brought the motor to you for rebuild Matt, outstanding workmanship. Closely following this project WLA and as always love your channel!

Sorry can't help it this was the best video I have watched in a month. So well done . Thanks again. Great stuff.

Thanks for sharing your epic build!!

I’ve never worked or wrenched on a 45 before, this video was very informative! Thanks for sharing this assembly process!!! 👍🏽😉

I especially like your video. Could be helpful to a lot of folks. Your dad would be proud

Yes, those guys are absolutely lucky you are in their corner buddy, great video! Of course you're from a whole different planet as far as knowledge too. I can't wait to see you blow them away in a race!!

You are one of, if not the best at what you do my friend. I’ve never seen such quality work or explanations of each and every step of a motor assembly. I can’t wait to hear this old beast roar back to life.

I think I could watch you build motors all day. Great great video.

Absolutely glued to this bikes journey. Your knowledge is amazing and respected. Great video.

Glad to see you are still paying the bills and living the dream and keeping these parts to keep as many on the road as possible built with factory parts

I love your energy and passion!

Amazing. Thank you so much. What a treat to get to follow this beautiful restoration! Matt is so calm, articulate and educational by nature it feels like I'm sneakpeeking a masterclass.

This was the coolest video on assembling a Harley Davidson engine that I’ve ever seen! Glued to the screen! Matt is a F’king genius!!

Amazing vid. All this documentation should give a big boost to the value of the bike.

You are a magician. Pass your knowledge on so it’s not lost. Fantastic job. Well done sir.

Thank you for letting us watch you work

Such a satisfying video to watch a master transform this engine back to new. Matt you are gifted fantastic.

It's so awesome to see how this engine design evolved over the next 75 years. Too cool

As someone who builds race engine in a pressurised clean room, this video gave me gastroenteritis! Those tolerances! Wow.

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

Great work Matt.

You are such a natural teacher. Can't wait to visit later in the summer. I hope you can talk Shawn into leaving this one on display for awhile this summer.

This is what I like to see. I'd love to see more builds. Thanks for the history that you keep running. You're Dad would be proud...

I can’t wait to see you all race those bikes!! So much history with historical bikes glorious experience for sure!!

So much fun to watch! Thanks for taking the time to walk through this in such detail.

I love this. Bringing history back to life. Can't wait to hear it run. It's like music to my ears.

Amazing! What a great find and my absolute privilege to watch and learn about this rebuild, no one could have done this better. Can't wait to see it thundering down the road.

I can only think of one word “Rugged”. Nothing high tech, nothing extremely specific or critical, just a small table of parts put together with some basic hand tools and you’re going racing. I love it. Great video guys.

love it when 2 of my favourite channels work together like this, and then throw the glove down for a race as a bonus, looking forward to watching that one :)

Great video.....love these classic bikes with the history coming alive..... looking forward to seeing you next month

Love to see the work you do. Great job.

Art. Knowledge. History. It is like watching a DaVinci being created.

That was an absolute pleasure to watch. Thank you!

Your an amazing wizard I knew your dad is but the apple doesn't fall far from the tree . Awesome work!!!!!

Damn enjoyable to watch such an iconic engine being assembled with such expert confidence. Thank you.

That just looks beautiful! Can’t wait to see it together and the race later

Awesome step by step, lots of old Harley tricks for those old bikes.

Matt you are truly knowledgeable on these. Thank you for sharing just a small bit of what’s floating around in your head!

This is what I love on every video wheels through Time. Very educational and informative.

Absolutely beautiful!!! I am so jealous of their find. Simple and durable.

OMG, this is the best thing I found on RU-vid so far!

Amazing build Matt! Thank you

What a lucky treat to have been able to see this fun historical engine build. Dude knows his profession!👏

Thanks for sharing Matt, very much appreciated.. You do amazing work you're like a surgeon.. Cheers!

What an exceptional video on the workings and parts of a 45.

Matt That was awesome. Your knowledge and experience is amazing. Dale is looking down and smiling ear to ear. Thank you for that history lesson.

Totally impressed. Beautiful job.

Love how you keep your workplace clean and under control. Watching a true professional - love it

Thanks Matt! That was so great to watch!!

Really appreciate you carrying on the spirit of the past, enjoy watching your videos

Matt, Thanks for taking the time to explain and the "how to" when assembling. Although I may never rebuild one myself, I enjoyed "sponging" the info required.

Thanks a bunch Matt. It's like watching an artist paint a masterpiece seeing you, assemble that beautiful engine!!

That was so cool. What a world of knowledge you have young man. They we’re lucky to find you. Thanks for sharing!

Wow, can't wait to see it run. What a wealth of knowledge! Thanx!

That is a lot of outstanding work they have done on the engine, I must admit I like the look of the older Harleys, hope you are all keeping safe and well

Thanks Matt. Nice walk through. Your Dad would be proud !

It's great to see a guy with that passion for old bikes and carrying a big basket of knowledge. 👍🇺🇸❤

the passion and love of this man for motorcycles is unbelievable

Matt, enjoyed the build. You make this look so easy. Thanks again.

Great video, that's more than just a engine it's a work of art. Wheels of Time is on my bucket list of places to go to, but I'm waiting until I can get my 78 FLH Shriner back on the road to make the trip. (Not original modified, tanks,forks, fenders, ect) I have a 91 FXSTS that I could use but I really want to ride the Shovelhead. I really enjoyed watching your dad on TV and wish I could have met him, it's great to see you carry on his legacy.

Matt, your old man would be so proud! You are just such a surgeon when it comes to this. Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

amazing video. found your channel through this build but stayed for the great way you explain everything. so much knowledge and skill but explain it so well that a non biker can understand. can't wait for the race now

Nice, Matt! That puppy's beautiful! Thanks for bringing us along for the assembly...that was educational and entertaining!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

This is going to be awesome when it's finished. Outstanding work on every part. I think it looks better than factory when it was 1st produced. Can't wait to hear it run. Thanks guys for keeping history alive & running strong.

I've ridden the newer HD's my whole life but I'm getting hooked on these old cruisers no doubt!! 👍🏻💯🇺🇸

As always great video! Excellent detail with this build. Thank you!

Really enjoyed this and you are a joy to watch. Thank you

Awesome video Matt! Thanks for sharing some if your knowledge and expertise!

I'm glad this motor found its way to Matt. It's fun to watch him in action. Looks like Sean at Bikes and Beards has finally been bit by the vintage motorcycle bug. My one complaint about his channel was not enough vintage motorcycle content. That seems to be changing. I can't wait to see Matt and Sean racing their old Harleys.

Inspiring, teaching our youth well. I love these types of videos. Good job. Carry on oh wayward Son.

Love your enthusiasm for this build

This is so cool you're sharing this rebuild, your place looks awesome .

great video young man! You're truly following in the footsteps of your dad. Thank you, Matt, for my evening's entertainment

I could watch these videos all day long

Thanks Matt that was very interesting to see that motor put together and very professionally done. Great video👍

This video is the best I’ve ever seen - informative and exciting at the same time. You are truly gifted.

Will have to put you on my bucket list next time I get to the USA! Great video, loved watching the build. You can see how much you love doing this, it’s not just a job. Kudos to you!

Best advise here ! Thank you wheels through time !

You're living my dream! Great build..excellent work!

Matt, thanks for such an informative video. I’ve been watching your channel and Bikes & Beards. Many of us told Sean to look you up. So cool that you guys are collaborating on this build. Looks like you are enjoying the process. Thanks!