The ingredients, knowledge, lessons, experiences, the list of what it takes goes on. To be apart of history like this would only feel better if I(we)were there ! Another incredible job gentlemen !
Old Harleys are why folks still love them. Thank you guys for keeping the heritage alive. Best part is watching Sean lose because freaking Sean! Thanks Matt. Hell yes!
From 1995 to 2001 I owned a 45 ci flathead that I built off of a 1952 or earlier rolling chassis with a factory springer that had been nicely chromed before I got the bike, an 18 inch front, 16 inch rear wheel, OEM tanks, no front fender, and a modified/ after market FL style rear fender, Bates head light, Bates small solo seat with springs, stock transmission with gated tank shifter, suicide clutch and all powered by a 1953 G model Servicar engine with the large finned 5.75:1 aluminu heads and a 30 mm Mikuni round slide. It was fun, it was also my primary transportation fo a few years along with racing it in a 45 Solo class at the Harley drags. Needing ,ore speed to run 28 miles each way to work and weekend rides of around 100 miles with my Motorcycle club I bought engine and transmission output sprockets for the highest speed possible and after blowing the rear piston into 3 pieces, splitting the big end of the rear rod into a Y shape, and breaking the leftside flywheel in two resulting in a siezure so severe that the now locked drivetrain was so bound up that depressing the clutch had no effect and I skidded off the interstate 35 south and into tall weeds that slowed me down and then stopped me without ever falling down. It also split the back of thr transmission case. I went to a local shop where I knew the owner had been buying up 45 flathead stuf at every opportunity and had pallets of engine and transmission parts (enough engine parts to assemble 75 theoretically running engines) where after some discussion and planning and some struggles with my wallet I was able to purchase a set of WLDR cylinders already freshly bored and sized to a new set of forged pistons, all the rings, gaskets, etc... plus a NOS transmission case with bearings installed, an intake manifold to match the big ports, and my aluminum heads decked to provide 6.25:1 compression. I then acquired a Joe Hunt Magneto, a Kehein butterfly carb that I fabbed an adapter to mount up, a set of Big Twin rockers for the springer with a panhead era front hub and brake assembly laced into a 21 inch front wheel and tire. I pulled the valves and did some minor porting, did a repaint Black) with a new rear fender (flat 6 inch wide trailer fender with the "Duck tail" rear tip and a reproduction Sparto tail light and a Bates style P pad, the skinny one about 3 inches wide, 8 inches long, and 2 inches tall at one end, 4 inches at the other end. It was all kind of built to resemble a poster of an orange WR flat tracker that I used to have hanging in my bedroom. This bike was very quick for a 45ci street ridden HD and had decent top end considering its origins at 80 mph. After Harley Davidson Motor Company decided to no longer have a remote R&D test facility in Lytle Texas (I was a technician that maintained test bikes and installed test parts etc...) and my wife said she really divnot want to move to Talladega Alabama so I could continue as a tech at that test facility I went to work at the HD dealership in San Antonio. I had just gotten a 1990 FXR as primary transportation and parked the 45 with intent tovbuild it even better. Unfortunately my FXR developed some problems including the eft side Timken bearings oil transfer between primary drive and crankcase. I got Harley to send free warranty cases but I wanted to do more while I had it apart, but I also had to do it all quickly since I was in a borroed car. This meant I needed parts money now and I made a decision I still regret, I sold the 45 to a friend who promised to give me first rihhts to purchase should he decide to sell it. He did not keep his promise snd I no longer have a clue where my old 45 is.
That was amazing. Its on my bucketlist to visit the museum one day. All of you guys are amazing people and it would be an honor and a privilege to meet you one day Matt..
My Dad rode the WLA as a courier for a brief time during WWII. I have a couple of pictures of him on his Harley. To see these old period bikes get rebuilt and restored is fantastic. Maybe one day when I go back to visit my birth state of NC I’ll visit the museum…
I absolutely love that!! That was some fun!! Mat has deffinitely inherited racing genes from his dad!! Possibly the toughest guy to beat with a 45 on the planet!! Supercool!! Thank you guys!!
It's really awesome y'all are doing content together. Even better to see these beautiful machines in motion. Racing them was their original purpose, great video guys, love to see if Bikesand Beards comes thru with a rematch. ?
I bought a 37 WL in southern Illinois in 1977, had no primary chain. Got ten feet of #35 chain, cut it in three pieces and used one piece to get it up to Chicago, and then replaced it, and rode it to Cherry Point, NC. I sold it a couple years later when i got married, I really miss that bike. The WL's were cheap back then, I think I paid seven hundred bucks for it.
Everything about this video is awesome. Cheers to you and your dad, he was a true American icon! Sean, great gift and you held your own! One of the best videos I’ve watched in quite some time!
That bike came out awesome. To see these pieces of history make noise is amazing. My grandfather had a 1950s Indian. Always loved it. Never had a chance to ride it though.
I watched the Bikes and Beards video yesterday and this one today. Great stuff. Loved the races AND SMOKING THE TIRE!! On an almost 100 year old bike, Holy Shit that was awesome.
I’m a biker. Since 16 years old. I’m now 75 and I’m still riding. Had a Harley sportster in 1977 in the Uk when H.D. was produced by AMF. Watching the enthusiasm these guys have is inspiring to me. Thanks.
Aww man! This makes me miss the days when I was an apprentice at Rocky's Harley Davidson in London, Ontario, Canada in 1989-1990. Those folks were a good crew. They trusted me to rewire a 1967 FL generator Shovel that had been used to chase cows in the field. It fired right up, and I was proud of that. Still am. Now I'm in Japan Japan
I love seeing old machines living again doing what they were born for I will own a flathead one day in my opinion they are the most beautiful Harley Davidson engine ever made
this has been one of my most favorite TH-cam collaborations ever!! Such an epic series and an epic ending. Loved every minute of it and I can't wait to visit DWTT in Maggie Valley .....Carolina!
That was awesome to watch, seeing these bike in action & what they were build for, what a lot of fun, Sean been call out by Matt 😊, for a rematch look forward to the next race, thanks guy's absolutely amazing
Probably the best video yet and I love them all. Great bikes and lots of fun. Nice job on the restoration but to be honest I would have kept it a dirty as possible as I prefer that look. Great job guys
LOL on ending the video revealing the "cheater motor" hahaha. Great video guys. I'm subscribed to all three of you, so it's good to see you creating content for us together.
Glad I got to see all 3 videos. Your face was priceless of the motorcycle that was given to you. Best wishes on memories of new bike. I have to do a trip down to your place to see it from pa.
Give me old school anyday What a team! W.T.T. AND B@B'S what a great video. Like minded people doing what they love working racing talking and living the motorcycle life!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND MAY HE KEEP YOU SAFE IN HIS LOVING HANDS🌩️🌩️🌩️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😁👍👍👍👍
Worked for Fletcher's H-D back in the '70's, early '80's. Bob Fletcher the owner actually raced a WLDR on the beach in Daytona, he ran a 'Cheater motor', raced as Mother Fletchers race team. Lot's of goog stories and pictures. R.I.P. Bob, good guy, good friend.
Having seen Sean's WLDR on the bench, it great to see the end of the story. Looking forward to the rubber match, though. ;-) Nice touch with your childhood BW, too!
Pretty obvious we need to see a rematch now that Sean's bike is working! I say..... do it at Sons of Speed! Sell Team Matt and Team Sean shirts/hats and support a charity or two with the proceeds! (make sure each team is an official harley color combo from the era)
I saw you on the B&B video also. My first ever bike was also a BW80!! Red and White. I want to say it was a 1986. Loved that little thing, it was a hill climbing machine! I wish I still had it. I tried to get it back from my uncle who we sold it to for his kids but he had sent it down the road and sold to his neighbor at the time who had already moved away to a different state and took the Big Wheel with him.
My last trip up to see you in June was moonsooned out. We made it to Spruce Pine, held up for a couple days of solid rain and decided to ride back home. 226A, water sheeting off the mountain and Marion had probably 3"-4" of standing water. It was an adventure.... We are hoping to try again in early Sept.
About a year ago we bade farewell to Fred Warr, Britains oldest Harley dealer (1953 and still going) - Forty-Fives were part of his DNA and I just know he'd have fitted in like a dovetail with that day you just had. He did support for Cal Rayborn when he was over here and he rode, with other HD Riders Club mates, on many trials and challenges - if he'd have met your dad they'd have got on sooooo well, I could imagine your dad dragging out two exhibits and them riding off for hours!
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So great seeing everyone genuinely giddy as hell having fun.
Two of my favorite motorcycle channels together! Love it. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Heck, three!
The ingredients, knowledge, lessons, experiences, the list of what it takes goes on. To be apart of history like this would only feel better if I(we)were there ! Another incredible job gentlemen !
Great points, but you left out FUN. All smiles & a thumb.
Was at the museum last Thursday and it was really cool to see the WD200 sitting outside.
I've watched the starting of the bike on all three channels and it never gets old 👌
I am so glad you won. Congratulations .
Old Harleys are why folks still love them. Thank you guys for keeping the heritage alive. Best part is watching Sean lose because freaking Sean! Thanks Matt. Hell yes!
Sean is a really good guy as far as I can tell, and he seems like he'd be a solid friend to have as well.
From 1995 to 2001 I owned a 45 ci flathead that I built off of a 1952 or earlier rolling chassis with a factory springer that had been nicely chromed before I got the bike, an 18 inch front, 16 inch rear wheel, OEM tanks, no front fender, and a modified/ after market FL style rear fender, Bates head light, Bates small solo seat with springs, stock transmission with gated tank shifter, suicide clutch and all powered by a 1953 G model Servicar engine with the large finned 5.75:1 aluminu heads and a 30 mm Mikuni round slide. It was fun, it was also my primary transportation fo a few years along with racing it in a 45 Solo class at the Harley drags. Needing ,ore speed to run 28 miles each way to work and weekend rides of around 100 miles with my Motorcycle club I bought engine and transmission output sprockets for the highest speed possible and after blowing the rear piston into 3 pieces, splitting the big end of the rear rod into a Y shape, and breaking the leftside flywheel in two resulting in a siezure so severe that the now locked drivetrain was so bound up that depressing the clutch had no effect and I skidded off the interstate 35 south and into tall weeds that slowed me down and then stopped me without ever falling down. It also split the back of thr transmission case. I went to a local shop where I knew the owner had been buying up 45 flathead stuf at every opportunity and had pallets of engine and transmission parts (enough engine parts to assemble 75 theoretically running engines) where after some discussion and planning and some struggles with my wallet I was able to purchase a set of WLDR cylinders already freshly bored and sized to a new set of forged pistons, all the rings, gaskets, etc... plus a NOS transmission case with bearings installed, an intake manifold to match the big ports, and my aluminum heads decked to provide 6.25:1 compression. I then acquired a Joe Hunt Magneto, a Kehein butterfly carb that I fabbed an adapter to mount up, a set of Big Twin rockers for the springer with a panhead era front hub and brake assembly laced into a 21 inch front wheel and tire. I pulled the valves and did some minor porting, did a repaint Black) with a new rear fender (flat 6 inch wide trailer fender with the "Duck tail" rear tip and a reproduction Sparto tail light and a Bates style P pad, the skinny one about 3 inches wide, 8 inches long, and 2 inches tall at one end, 4 inches at the other end. It was all kind of built to resemble a poster of an orange WR flat tracker that I used to have hanging in my bedroom. This bike was very quick for a 45ci street ridden HD and had decent top end considering its origins at 80 mph. After Harley Davidson Motor Company decided to no longer have a remote R&D test facility in Lytle Texas (I was a technician that maintained test bikes and installed test parts etc...) and my wife said she really divnot want to move to Talladega Alabama so I could continue as a tech at that test facility I went to work at the HD dealership in San Antonio. I had just gotten a 1990 FXR as primary transportation and parked the 45 with intent tovbuild it even better. Unfortunately my FXR developed some problems including the eft side Timken bearings oil transfer between primary drive and crankcase. I got Harley to send free warranty cases but I wanted to do more while I had it apart, but I also had to do it all quickly since I was in a borroed car. This meant I needed parts money now and I made a decision I still regret, I sold the 45 to a friend who promised to give me first rihhts to purchase should he decide to sell it. He did not keep his promise snd I no longer have a clue where my old 45 is.
That was amazing. Its on my bucketlist to visit the museum one day. All of you guys are amazing people and it would be an honor and a privilege to meet you one day Matt..
Pure fun, love the older HD’s getting after it!
Dale is looking down, smiling!
Matt, you’re doing it right!
Sean was trying to give you back a moment with your father. God sees it all!
I had to watch all three videos of this. Obsessed with this bike, too badass
My Dad rode the WLA as a courier for a brief time during WWII. I have a couple of pictures of him on his Harley. To see these old period bikes get rebuilt and restored is fantastic. Maybe one day when I go back to visit my birth state of NC I’ll visit the museum…
My man Matt munching on the Kool Pops. Good show guys. Keep the good stuff coming.
If you haven’t been to Maggie Valley Wheels through Time you have to go. Beautiful town and unbelievable museum. Take a friend!
So wonderfull to see the dirt bike brought even more joy then the old rare Harley.
WHAT A FUN RACE.....Thanks Matt & Shan 👍
Old Flying Shoe🇺🇸
This is the best channel on TH-cam
I absolutely love that!! That was some fun!!
Mat has deffinitely inherited racing genes from his dad!!
Possibly the toughest guy to beat with a 45 on the planet!!
Supercool!! Thank you guys!!
It's really awesome y'all are doing content together. Even better to see these beautiful machines in motion. Racing them was their original purpose, great video guys, love to see if Bikesand Beards comes thru with a rematch. ?
I bought a 37 WL in southern Illinois in 1977, had no primary chain. Got ten feet of #35 chain, cut it in three pieces and used one piece to get it up to Chicago, and then replaced it, and rode it to Cherry Point, NC. I sold it a couple years later when i got married, I really miss that bike. The WL's were cheap back then, I think I paid seven hundred bucks for it.
WOW! Just incredible! I love to see those old machines run like they were built to run.
The old red Harley is perhaps the most beautiful Bike Ive ever laid my eyes on, wow. just wow.
I'm 75 been riding since I was 15 Hondas, Suzuki's, Harley's, mopeds and kymco scooter . Your videos make my day thanks so much.
This is probably the most wholesome video I have watched in a while.
Real life goals right here
Now THAT was a fun watch!
So good i had to watch it on all three channels back to back :)
Everything about this video is awesome. Cheers to you and your dad, he was a true American icon! Sean, great gift and you held your own! One of the best videos I’ve watched in quite some time!
That bike came out awesome. To see these pieces of history make noise is amazing. My grandfather had a 1950s Indian. Always loved it. Never had a chance to ride it though.
Itvhas a lot if character for a water pump
I watched the Bikes and Beards video yesterday and this one today. Great stuff. Loved the races AND SMOKING THE TIRE!! On an almost 100 year old bike, Holy Shit that was awesome.
Love it! It’s great to see these bikes get ridden. You guys should take some road trips and show what these bikes can still do.
That's a great idea.... although, given the rarity of these machines the insurance is going to be steep.
Bro this is awesome, putting these bikes to do what they're meant for! Actual drag racing between H-D legends..
Matt. You reeled him in like a pro sir. Great fun to watch and glad you got his bike sorted. Reckon there should definitely should be a rematch!!
Quality collaboration! Really enjoyed watching all different videos of the WLDR.
Mortarss, yes absolutely. Loved this collaboration.
They just needed Billy Lane
So awesome that the Junk Yard WLDR is back to fighting form and that you guys played such a big roll in it.
These guys literally rode it the day they brought it, it only neeeded a mechanic resto these guys destroyed a beautiful piece of race history
@ratbastard2028 how did they?
I’m a biker. Since 16 years old. I’m now 75 and I’m still riding. Had a Harley sportster in 1977 in the Uk when H.D. was produced by AMF.
Watching the enthusiasm these guys have is inspiring to me. Thanks.
Aww man! This makes me miss the days when I was an apprentice at Rocky's Harley Davidson in London, Ontario, Canada in 1989-1990. Those folks were a good crew. They trusted me to rewire a 1967 FL generator Shovel that had been used to chase cows in the field. It fired right up, and I was proud of that. Still am. Now I'm in Japan Japan
,,,now I'm in Japan with no bike, no tools, and I'm bored as can be. Thanks for sharing the good times, fellers!
I love seeing old machines living again doing what they were born for I will own a flathead one day in my opinion they are the most beautiful Harley Davidson engine ever made
Now that was a blast to watch! Great job all!
Something about big fins all over everything, that just gets me excited!
Man. That was friggin' cool! Its great seeing you guys together.
YOU GUYS!!! This vid so reminded me of me and my pals fooling around in our day. Thanks.
Great video 👍 Can't wait for the rematch. 👍👍
A Win - Win whenever you can get 2 Classics like those WLDR's racing
Made my day seeing this authentic joy.
That was a fun video. Super cool to have all these toys at your disposal to share the fun and play with.
this has been one of my most favorite TH-cam collaborations ever!! Such an epic series and an epic ending. Loved every minute of it and I can't wait to visit DWTT in Maggie Valley .....Carolina!
Good racing guys! Looks like a hell of alot of fun! A rematch is definetely in order.
What a treat, thanks for recording and sharing!
Oh dude that was so awesome to watch. Two awesome guys riding awesome bikes. ❤❤
I had wondered what happened to this race. Great to see it finally happen. Looks like fun for all there.
That was a great episode! I loved the racing, seeing those two bikes donwhat they were made for was like a trip back in time!
Is cool seeing the two versions
That was an incredible team effort and really fun to watch.
That was awesome to watch, seeing these bike in action & what they were build for, what a lot of fun, Sean been call out by Matt 😊,
for a rematch look forward to the next race, thanks guy's absolutely amazing
Probably the best video yet and I love them all. Great bikes and lots of fun. Nice job on the restoration but to be honest I would have kept it a dirty as possible as I prefer that look. Great job guys
LOL on ending the video revealing the "cheater motor" hahaha. Great video guys. I'm subscribed to all three of you, so it's good to see you creating content for us together.
Good to see Matt with you haven't seen in awhile love them Rad bikes love the motor flat-head buddy ok thank you for sharing it guys later ❤
you guy's crack me up. well done my young friend
Glad I got to see all 3 videos. Your face was priceless of the motorcycle that was given to you. Best wishes on memories of new bike. I have to do a trip down to your place to see it from pa.
I'm looking forward to the next race! Great video!
Give me old school anyday What a team! W.T.T. AND B@B'S what a great video. Like minded people doing what they love working racing talking and living the motorcycle life!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND MAY HE KEEP YOU SAFE IN HIS LOVING HANDS🌩️🌩️🌩️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😁👍👍👍👍
Very cool video Matt, great to see you and Sean having fun racing those two beautiful bikes 😎👍👍
Awesome is all I can say!
Popsicles and people having fun makes for a great episode...
Worked for Fletcher's H-D back in the '70's, early '80's. Bob Fletcher the owner actually raced a WLDR on the beach in Daytona, he ran a 'Cheater motor', raced as Mother Fletchers race team.
Lot's of goog stories and pictures.
R.I.P. Bob, good guy, good friend.
Legend!
Cheat? Not unless ya get caught... Lol! Congrats on the builds, & A bit of childhood memories fun! Thanx !
Real bikes, Real beards and Real fun! Living the dream on our behalf :)
That was awesome guys, I watch both of your channels here in the UK
Love that color. You guys definitely living the dream.
Having seen Sean's WLDR on the bench, it great to see the end of the story. Looking forward to the rubber match, though. ;-)
Nice touch with your childhood BW, too!
Looks like I'm going to take my bike out for a (spirited ride) today.
Thanks.
Pretty obvious we need to see a rematch now that Sean's bike is working!
I say..... do it at Sons of Speed! Sell Team Matt and Team Sean shirts/hats and support a charity or two with the proceeds! (make sure each team is an official harley color combo from the era)
Two beautiful machines
Man one bike sure sounds good but you put two together and it’s a whole new kettle of fish! Great job!
One of the greatest videos you've done.. what a super format, loved it and bringing my boys down from PA!!!
Awesome show! Thanks guys…
That’s great just watched this on the other two channels, great job well sorted.
Simply awesome!
Best video ever. Absolutely loved it
Awesome video. Watched with a big smile.
Awesome.. thanks guys…
I would love to see these guys do more stuff together
I saw you on the B&B video also. My first ever bike was also a BW80!! Red and White. I want to say it was a 1986. Loved that little thing, it was a hill climbing machine! I wish I still had it. I tried to get it back from my uncle who we sold it to for his kids but he had sent it down the road and sold to his neighbor at the time who had already moved away to a different state and took the Big Wheel with him.
They’re fun bikes!
Great Machines, great Guys !
Great to watch you guys having fun. Getting serious though...who can eat an ice pole the fastest? 😂
Nice work
Great fun keep up the good work guys.
I love it! Great video! Great story! Great guys!
My last trip up to see you in June was moonsooned out. We made it to Spruce Pine, held up for a couple days of solid rain and decided to ride back home. 226A, water sheeting off the mountain and Marion had probably 3"-4" of standing water. It was an adventure.... We are hoping to try again in early Sept.
And the saga continues. I love it.
Looking forward to the rematch already!
Great video! You guys rock!
That roller bearing engine is a beast. It's all good, it gives you guys another challenge. 😇
What a great vid THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best vid of the three
About a year ago we bade farewell to Fred Warr, Britains oldest Harley dealer (1953 and still going) - Forty-Fives were part of his DNA and I just know he'd have fitted in like a dovetail with that day you just had. He did support for Cal Rayborn when he was over here and he rode, with other HD Riders Club mates, on many trials and challenges - if he'd have met your dad they'd have got on sooooo well, I could imagine your dad dragging out two exhibits and them riding off for hours!
So cool. I am deforest coming to your museum all the way from jersey.
Matt, it sure looks like you were playing with him the whole time. 😂😂
Yup I thought so too.