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He is lucky the engine case and transmission have any parts inside them at all. Piece it back out and lesson learned. I used to find bikes like this in flea markets. I could tell they were pieced together fake bikes. Usually, they had cracked cases or a major issue.
Obviously Mecum doesn't employ any bike experts to authenticate potential inventory. That's called "Misrepresentation of sale". If you aren't given appropriate time to do your own due diligence with an expert, pass on the sale.
@kurtfoulke5130 I can blame the auction because I spent 22 years working at one of the world's largest auto auction companies. That sort Bait and Switch isn't good business. The company I worked for didn't allow that sort of thing to happen. If a sale was made and it was proven the vehicle sold was "Misrepresented" at the time of sale the transaction would have been voided and proceeds returned to the buyer. That's just good business. You don't allow the good name of the company to be brought down over a few thousand dollars.
@@kurtfoulke5130 Presented for sale as a "1929 Harley" with no documentation and a hodgepodge parts list of everything except 29' Harley parts, some of which were "faux" parts.
They can't be bothered to do that, owners submit it for auction, put a minimum price or not, sold as is without guarantee, the auction takes its %. End of story.
"Where else would the baby sit? You can't strap them to the sissy bar anymore, people frown on that." Matt's humor is great. Always a great video when you go to see Matt.
Another cool video always enjoy the content really like when you and Matt hangout never disappointed. Have a good day and stay safe Jimmy from North Attleboro Mass.
I just want to let you know that I recently subscribed and have watched all your videos. I enjoy your content and as a new rider I have learned a lot from watching and picked up some good habits that may have saved my life. I was in an accident earlier today and came out with minor injuries thanks to some of the habits I have picked up from watching your videos. I see you put on a jacket and a helmet everytime you go out on the road and that has rubbed off on me so I started doing it as well. Also your faith in god has been a great inspiration that caused me to start praying and being thankful again more than I have been. Unfortunately my bike was totaled and it was a hit and run. A guy in a white work van ran a stop sign and I tried to avoid him but there wasn’t enough time to react. I hit his rear quarter panel at around 50mph and was thrown and rolled down the state route I was on. He never slowed down on checked to see if I was ok or even alive for that matter. The sheriff said the probably won’t be able to find him. So I ended up injured and without a bike. Gods hand must’ve been over me and kept me safe enough to limp away. Keep doing what you are doing it’s informational and inspiring to newer riders.
How is that despite not being a bike rider/enthusiast, or someone who is from your part of the world, I find your restoration vids fascinating? The skills and talent (and history) on display is so interesting to me. Keep up the good work.❤
As a restorer, I understand how much time and money you need to devote to getting this motorcycle in order. I've worked on several vintage Harleys. The oldest motorcycle I rode was a German Victoria from 1927. Currently working on a 1913 Wanderer. Good luck!
It was great meeting both of you guys last Monday I thoroughly enjoyed talking to you ❤️ Sean I was the guy with the Pennzoil Fatboy that Matt thinks Dale painted that wants to donate it to the museum
Absolutely love the wheels through time collections!! Honestly in the antique motorcycle world probably on the far cheaper side for some knowledge at 13k. Great video!
I love this channel so much im a 43 year old single dad and i this channel has inspired me to to get my first motorcycle i am working hard to save up to try and buy one im thinkg like a honda shadow those seem cheap and able to get i am so excited and thankful to this channel for giving me the courage on this journey when i get one i will send a pic of the new baby to your email to show you what i get !!! will be a bit but one day!! ill be riding !!
I was gutted when you moved because i love the dynamics between you and craig but, now craig has a channel too it almost the best of both worlds! 2 very different but also very similar! Craigs videos are more mechanical and informative (not that i dont learn anything from you!). And your channel is more riding and biker lifestyle stuff. Both are equally awesome, entertaining and informative and, when you guys team up every now and then, thats when the real magic happens!😂 Thank you ❤
I'm going to agree with some others and say it was likely a display piece at a business or outside some enthusiasts house. If it was just a quick attempt at auction bait I doubt they would have cared to stop it from rusting.
That dude probably knows more stuff about classic American bikes than anyone. He's the Rainman of Motorcycles. I love watching "experts" talking about their loves....It can be about anything bikes, furniture etc....I once watched a 90 minute video with a barbwire collector.
Reminds me of the time a friend found a 1916 Indian Powerplus, literally a barn find in a little township in New Brunswick. 13,000, you couldn't lose. I would do a teardown to check engine internals. If you find enough parts that are good, I would collect enough parts to get it running. Not restore it. This is my initial thought before I finish the video. Now to continue on with the video.... :)
My neighbor purchased an old 500 triumph, that used to sit in a store window here in downtown Birmingham… it was missing a lot of internal parts and he never did get it running.. he sold it about a month ago to somebody down in Louisiana who is going to try to get it to run… you “ 29” Looks like a bike you might find at Cracker Barrel…on display… I hope you do get it running…👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Or sitting inside as a display in a small motorcycle shop …good luck ..👍🏻🙏🏻👍🏻
If there was one person to take the bike to and especially to fix up, it is Matt. His Dad taught him a lifetime of knowledge. I do miss Dale. I am not a bike guy, but this old stuff keeps me interested...
It was a great surprise bumping into you at Wheels through Time last week. I appreciate you and Matt taking a few minutes to talk to me (I am the big guy from Iowa that was talking to you about the Road Dog). I have enjoyed your channels for quite a while.
Every time I see a video especially yours because A you love Harleys and that you are a mechanic. I had a friend many years ago Bruce Burns from South New Jersey area. Bruce was a special guy because he was a deaf mute. He could hold his face to a car truck or motorcycle and tell you via his wife or daughter translating the words to you. Bruce could diagnose the problem tell you exactly what parts you need to buy. And then 99.99999% of the time Bruce would fix your problems for free. Him his wife Nancy and the daughter Trisha were all like family to me
Your channel along with bearded mechanic and wheels through time are three of my favorite RU-vid channels. Everyone should go to Wheels through Time at least once a year. Amazing place!!! I don’t even have a motorcycle!
I just love your tanks especially your haps and your hawk is beyond awesome . I recently got a 7cm hawk and 4cm trout they are in a 3×2×2 grow out tank atm and growing quickly they will be transfered to the 6×2×2 in time.
Isn't the Rajah jump seat for when you have a passenger? Certainly, that's what I've seen in photos with the rider forward on the jump and the passenger on the main seat.
Looking over my original Harley-Davidson factory literature collection, I see no "29JX" marked motor mentioned anywhere -- only 29J, JL, JD, JDH, JDF and JDL marked motors. Either the number is spurious (fake) or it is indeed uncommon and rare.
Looks like you bought a prop for a theme restaurant. Something you put on a shelf for display. There's restaurants that pay more for that prop than motorcyclists do.
I love the channel don't get me wrong here.. but even since there's no Craig and the old crew, it doesn't feel as authentic to the good days of bikes and beards. The video before this one particularly felt unnatural. Maybe I just have to get used to it
Yeah, the thing is kinda weird. I personally liked it more, idky, probably because he was in the state as me. However, I completely understand ditching this 💩 🕳️
Dude is an encyclopedia, i love listening to knowledge and stories from guys who live and breathe whatever they're interested in, even if im not interested myself
I have a video for you to consider: order and review one of those $1k-minibikes from Ali that look like the one made (originally by Brent Walter I believe) like a Beetle fender with two wheels Cheers
He has had too many hits by swinging at wild pitches. I think this is a needed wake up call to bring an expert in the loop when your bidding on expensive bikes at auction.
I like how he keeps the hidden gems in the "Radioactive" trailer. He's like now everyone stay out of the Radioactive trailer. If I catch you in there I promise it will be detrimental to your health. Lol
There was a little bit of ASMR in the sound of that engine and revenge it up I'm talking about the very first bike that they fired in the beginning of the video at 10:20 when they fired up the engine and that engine sounded pretty damn good and the little bit of ASMR was a nice touch I m3an at keast for me cause it triggered my ASMR and gave me the tingle sensation when listening to part kf the engine especially when he revved it up it really triggered my ASMR and I am so glad that I am a perrin that is able to experience ASMR because some ppl have it and some ppl don't have ASMR. I listen to ASMR every night to fall asleep.
Nice finds on the motorcycle. On another topic is the nice trailer in the start of this video. It has a side overhead door and some shelves in it. What is the trailer type, and where did you get it?
Hey Sean, I'm wanting to buy a motorcycle out of state and transfer the title to my state (Florida). Would you be able to make a video on how you do that and some of the stuff you would need from the seller?