I Bought A Motorcycle That Hasn't Run in 30 Years, WAS IT WORTH IT? 

Matt glad you are happy with our old Harley ! It was meant to be for you to have it. To many similar things about your Dad and my husband. Sure sounds like they were the same.He loved watching you Dad ! Enjoy and I am sure Dale and Eric my late husband are both proud of you and Keith being such awesome sons carrying on the dream !

One of my favorite scenes... parts shopping in the actual museum displays!!! Awesome

Me and my son are making the ride to the museum this Saturday. His whole life as a toddler and little boy (he'll be 11 next month) we would always go to the Harley Dealer and he would sit on the bikes with me and we would pretend we were on a ride somewhere. Well last July I made a lifelong dream come true and i got a Harley. Its an 03 wide glide. We absolutely love riding together and when I told him about wheels through time he said dad we gotta go. It's only about a 2 hr ride from us. we are both super excited about it.

Truett and Osborn is in Wichita Kansas, not Topeka. Very cool old shop. Paul is still manning the counter. Great video!

Matt I truly appreciate the shout out in your video. Honestly, it wasn’t necessary but greatly appreciated. Lifetime Donor 101/Norm

damn dude, I have 1 51 WL motor, in my Servicar if I had only known...have a 51 G motor for it too...dang. Man, lots of re-pop...sigh, I even have a stock primary... and I had no idea they were rare... I am in your system in NC, contact me if you need the engine, we can talk.

Matt takes a very quick look and knows everything that is original and what is not. What works together, what does not. Me after 30 min. still trying to figure out what I'm looking at.

Dale, we had the pleasure of meeting last fall at the swap meet in Davenport, Iowa. Years back before I realized the joy in having an all original motorcycle, I built a 45 from scratch. I bought a basket 1968 engine from the St. Paul, MN motorcycle escort service for $80. I then proceeded to build a complete two wheel 45 bike. I am sure parts are from many years but it is probably the only two wheel 1968 45 cu in motorcycle out there. And you know why. That being said, maybe it's time you built a 45 cu in bike for the yearly give away. Hear me out. I think half your viewers/visitots are old geezers (like me), and kick starting a knuck or pan gets tougher as we age. A 45 on the other hand is way easy and while they are not good for rode trips, they are beautiful for around town (when it's not to hot out). So please think about it. Maybe you could even find the fan I seen on a MN state trooper bike that mounted to cool the cyclinder off.

A new WTT video. Makes my day that much better.

Matt spoke of Dale and his backwoods cigars. I sat at WTT and smoked one with Dale and shared a conversation upstairs. Great day!❤❤

I don't know how in the heck I never subscribed to this channel b4.. I have been a huge fan since the restoration show.. I just absolutely love your dad. The time,care, and passion puts into and exudes from him when fixing these bikes is un- measurable. I go back to seeing the grinch when they measure his heart and the magnifier explodes as his heart just grows and grows that is your dad to me.. Just an amazing man saving one piece of iconic motor bike memorabilia at a time.. We appreciate you and your father as fellow bike connoisseurs and gear heads we we out here thank you for all you do and will do.

This is so cool what Matt does and keeps wheels through time alive keeping his dad dream alive and legacy

It makes me smile every time you drop another video. Thanks!

Year I was born/51, brought tears to my eyes to see it still has life! awesome.

I think it's great that you let your guys test ride as well as you. Can't wait till may to visit the museum again.

Gasket hole punch set. Wish I had a set like that! We used them in the Navy.

The year I was born...... Congratulations you'll do just fine🎉🥳

I'm with you on using ANYTHING, including the stick, besides Chumpion plugs. The only thing they're good for is plugging a hole.

Im younger and never had an intrest in older motorcycle. Im really big on motocross But Matt is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about these bikes it made me realize how cool these old bikes are. I love the mechanical side of these videos alot too. So cool to see how things were done like the cork float haha

I wish that I had found a mentor like this when I got out of the Army, I love preserving history and fixing old problems

I thought I would die laughing. "I would use a stick before I used a Champion spark plug!" I haven't heard that one in decades.

I love watching a gorgeous old scooter like this being brought back to life.

Well Matt the good news is I found the socket set I promised you on opening day this year, I also know where the uniform is. The bad news is the guy I wanted to bring down there doesn't look he's going to able to make it. No matter, I'll make the trip solo. Keep the good stuff coming I truly enjoy these videos. 4 kicks.

for lack of an educated guess, I am going toss out the lucky number 13 one for every sibling, Great work and a great site as they say a professional makes their work seem easy. I am glad I stumbled onto your you tube site.

Pretty cool Matt and Chris! You two have forgot more than I'll ever know about old Harleys! It's great to see how great mechanic's work on these old bikes.

This made my heart sing! Love these old girls!!!!

😊great sound ,allways such a special day when the bike starts and runs,after many years ,well done 😊

As a Harley fan and rider that only lives 15 minutes from you and wheels through time I’ve definitely gotta start coming by more often

Amazing 1901... with new rubber

Your Dad is looking down and is wondering, "why didn't I find that!?" You are doing his legacy right. Met your Dad years ago in Marion. Pretty obvious you inherited his graciousness.

Matt always fun to watch you go through that place and find the parts you need to get something running. Great video!

This summer I’m going to ride my bike from SE TN to your museum. I can’t wait to take it all in.

This was six days ago and I swear I didn’t look, but I’m guessing the engine starts up in four kicks. I really enjoy watching someone that knows everything about what they’re working on. Some guys could have that bike for a decade and look at it and tinker with it and never come close. You guys just tackled it, every system, every part and banged it out quick.

Thanks guys for the great videos, following from Arizona.

Thanks for sharing Matt. GREAT job as always 😊

Many would agree that 1951-53 Harleys wore the most beautiful tank emblems H-D created. Everyone has their opinions (wrong as they may be) but still entitled. Love your show Matt, and you are a great promoter of vintage motorcycles. Keep up the noble cause.

I watch a lot of these videos & I think your Dad would be very proud of you and the direction the Museum is headed

Riding down to the area from Massachusetts in Aug with a group of fellow vets we can’t wait to come by and check out the museum. Your knowledge is amazing love watching your videos

Can't wait until the day I can visit your museum . Keep up your great effort and videos . Thank you guys very much .

You guys are real masters at what you do, so rewarding to watch you guys,

You guys are machines working on machines. You each know so well what you need to do and you are such a great team you just boom boom boom from item to item. Amazing watching you work. Awesome.

I'm so glad you do this young man. Big thanks!

Great to see talent breathing life back into a rare and very cool bikes. congratulations and great to see those stored tyres helping out the veteran bike owner; good on you!

boy watching you is a real testament to your fathers teaching.You dont miss a beat and you are at least your fathers equal or just a bit better when it comes to knowledge

Love watching you guys work. Hope to visit before the end days. Keep up the good work.

That was cool to see Bob's bike again! I knew his brother Red quite well... definitely another piece of history!

Another great video. Hope to get down there this year to see Wheels Through Time!

Got a basket case WLA in 87,i was 17.it came with hi comp aluminum heads, stamped with letter 6, a m88 linkert carb,foot clutch, suicide shift with reverse,it had an earlier cast beam Springer.all of the WLAs were military,as the A was dropped after the war the 47 WL i currently own is a civilian model, they were utilitarian so even the 2 wheelers had reverse and side hack mounts on frame. I believe the 45 motor holds the record for longest production motorcycle engine.

Wife and I are going to the smokies in June I am looking forward to visiting the museum !

It's good to see you again! I've missed the videos!

Awesome job I've of the only channels with drops over 30 minutes I'll actually watch. I really need to come visit sometime

What a team , they really work well together , I am amazed , Dale wow

way cool Dale a pleasure to see, your dad would been so Happy

You have a beauty there!!!! Well done 👍

That was great, loved every minute. Thanks!

Dude, you are the man. Amazing knowledge and skill, just like your dad. I'm sure he's so proud of you🙏

Harleys are not normally my "thing", but with your enthusiasm and "can do" attitude, whats not to like! As for the question nobody asked "Who has 110 year old tyres, still in usable condition waiting on the shelf for a 123 year old motorcycle?" YOU DO!! You actually captured something magical there, thank goodness you had the camera rolling or we'd have missed it. Ride 'em, don't hide 'em boys.

Matt and crew great job thanks !

Hi 👋, Great job, very interesting, keep up the great work, from France,

I’m not even half way through this video and already, both guys have almost tripped over or got caught up in two different yellow tripping hazards. Sorry to laugh. Great videos guys. I’m enjoying them

love the content, amazing the knowledge you can recall. Can tell you've done this a time or two.

Awesome video man! Great work.

Wheels through time best way to end the day

Matt, its a joy to watch you and Chris perform surgery and work miracles bringing motorcycle royalty back to life...

Great video I’m not a fan of Harley Davison but love motor bikes. As a rider for 30 years in Australia

Great job, as usual! I am always impressed!

First time here, loved it. If Ken , the older man you referred to is your dad, call him dad, he earned that title.

I really like watching you two work on motorcycles . And I really had to laugh when both of you ,that dang hose seem to get in your way.🤦😂😂. And the way you acted with that one gentleman talking about the tires about them being on there, and saying Well I can't take them off 💪 Great to have people like that that lone bikes for the museum and you help them with parts

Hello from Australian Harley rider, another great video, really enjoy your channel and admire your early Harley and indian knowledge. Hoping you do a video on the shovel triple, would love to hear that one of a kind bike running . Regards

WTT is a definite bucket list place to visit. I loved the two days I was there. Matt is a great guy. I rode 936 miles to get there, and it was totally worth the trip.

I look forward to these videos. Can’t wait for the day I come see the museum. Hopefully the same day I come pick up the raffle bike 😁😎🤞🏻

I'm impressed, Matt you Rule Man. I wish I had 100,000,000 percent of your knowledge. I would consider myself a lucky man. You guys Rock my world Brothers. Thanks a heap for sharing and explaining by walking through everything. WTT is a blessing 🤘

i would have - left all the chrome on the bike and put the nickle carby + just like the owner did it way back ! nice show nice Bike = thank you well done !

Absolutely love everything you do and i hope I actually get to come and see yall haven't been to Tennessee since 2010 when I came up for family reunion i pray I can come see yall this time

I love hearing you think out loud. I hear your process. Thanks for that. What do you give on a bike like this that isnt really all original? Really special bikes. 1901 wow! Cool to see. I have never seen anyone do that with a needle and seat. 3 to prime and 3 kicks to start.

Great video Matt, Chris and Steve 😎👍👍👍

You guys are my favorite channel along with tatro machine...

FINALLY!!! Man I was looking for a reverse on my clutch to back and watch a new Wheels Through Time!!! Hell yeah love me some new episodes!

I just love these videos. Although I have a modern Indian I still like Harley especially the old ones you have. Ride safe guys and look forward to more videos. From the UK. 😎

I have been following You and the museum for a long time. I appreciate what you do to preserve the past. My Dad was a tt flat track racer. He was a factory racer for Harley and Indian based out of Dothan, Alabama Dealer. When i was a child we still had a TT 450 Indian, part's were scarce and once the few nos parts were gone it sat, he slowly parted out most of it. I even put the front end and exhaust pipes to put on my 160 Honda Dream and Suzuki cafe with fiberglass tank, fenders and frame. People in our area used to bring Hartley's would being them in boxes and he would rebuild them from scratch. He even modified the magneto from an F104 airplane for a Harley on one.😂. Appreciate all you do.!

So nice to see you ❤

Smiling! You remind me of a friend of mine in Kansas City Missouri area now in Camden point mo. PJ aka Phil Jennings, knew more about Harley's than anyone I knew.

To me, it would be honor just to touch a piece of history like that bike. If it could talk, imagine the stories it had. I dont own any old bikes, but when people ask me why i ride a harley? I tell them im riding history. To me, it's all of our history. Thank you for posting these videos.

There’s a lot of strike marks on the old carb bowl ❤ Great job guys ❤

Nailed it!! I said out loud, “After adjusting and priming for the off stuff, 3 live kicks.” BOOM!! LOL! 😂😂😂

Enjoyed this. You know your stuff buddy thats for sure.

I'm a young pup from scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 just starting my harley davidson adventure with a baby sporter. Love you videos guys

Great job you should keep it the way it is I like it

-You guys are amazing!!

I am so jealous. I haven't rode a hand shift, foot clutch in over 50 years but I was right there with you.

Such a cool place to hang out at. Great video.

Hey Brent, I just bought a 66 nova wagon, needs work, just sanded the surface rust off the body and put a coat of primer on it, your video gave me a few ideas on the best way to do it...enjoyed the video...Ralph

Beautiful work guys

Man i could watch you do this every day

I'm getting the great Allen Millyard vibes there @18:45 !

Your father has taught you well, very enjoyable watching you work your craft, with your buds.

I wish I were Matt's son. He's such a wealth of knowledge.. I know he has some girls And don't know if they are interested in bikes yet Or if they will ever be. , but they're still pretty young. , but I sure wish I was lucky enough to learn under him. Master the craft, as Matt has and keep it going when he's gone. Not saying anything I'm sure He's got many many years to go

So cool that you had those tires!

Super cool !! You guys are awesome.

Man, that's something I really like about you.. For a lot of people their mantra is "if it ain't broke don't fix it!" and they'll just leave it as it is and start it and ride it and end up breaking something.. But you want to know what you have and make sure there's nothing broken or about to get broken before starting it. That's much more my style, like how I pulled apart my great uncle's 1961 Ruger 22 before really shooting it so I could make sure it was fully cleaned and properly lubed before I put a bunch of rounds through it.. which absolutely pissed my father off when I was struggling to put it back together. (turns out their recoil spring is a complete pain to set right.. when we did get it back together we ended up setting it tighter than it was and the thing actually kicks even just being a 22LR.. oh well I guess, better practice for a bigger pistol) I'm definitely one of those people that can't leave "well enough" alone, I want to know everything about whatever it is that I have.. though part of that is probably my autism. If only I didn't live in California and lived anywhere near you I'd probably be there hanging out all the time and taking you up on the bead blasting offer and maybe even do some welding/brazing for you if you needed it.