King of the Hill | Harley's 80 c.i. Hillclimber 

That was more exciting than Harley's 2021 model launch

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

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

“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?)

That's the sweetest sounding Flathead ever.

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!!!!

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!

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

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

Just look at all those beautiful engines 🫢

that was awesome thank you nice hearing that motor

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

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

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

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

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

Sounds amazing !!!!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

What a bike! Fantastic sound.

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

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

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. ✌🏻

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Thank you VERY much! Keep the American spirit High!

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

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.

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

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

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

I love the drip pans under the bikes

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

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!

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

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

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.

Thanks

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

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.

Wow it sounds so good. Sounds strong

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

I learn something every video, thank you, sir

you sir are veryyy lucky.god bless you

Impressive , what a beast

Outstanding!

WOW, is love youre channel! greetings from germany.

Love it. Learning a lot

Love this channel, so informative!

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

Very cool !!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

I couldn't imagine hitting a steep hill full throttle with a wheelbase that short!

I was about to say look how responsive the throttle is and then Matt said it!!

Wow thanks for that fantastic video

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

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

Awesome love the early bikes

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

My favorite one so far

What a unique dynamic museum, not just static displays. It's on my bucket list now.

What a beautiful bike!

Bikes ridden by the best of the very best yet not a single person can name 1 of them much less name Lee Petty who raced in the old Nascar.

Awesome video, beautiful bike, Great history lesson

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

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

Wow that’s crazy haha amazing just awsome what a machine