A Look Inside A Million Dollar Motorcycle!

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Dale's Wheels Through Time Museum, located in Maggie Valley, NC, features over 375 American motorcycles, unique cars, and transportation history.

[gaborkorthy]

When I was there many years ago Dale did the 105' burn out on the Crocker stopping in a skid just short of a Duesenberg! The holy grail of motorcycles and the holy grail of classic cars. Something I will never forget.

[peteradely]

Spent a day at Wheels thru time. Stayed locally at a motel so we could be there early. That was 7 years ago. Now a donation to help with Fire Suppression System. I was a Certified Fire Inspector in my town. Fair Lawn NJ Volunteer Fire Dept. Just wanted to help. Peter

[willhouse]

Do you guys have any info about Paul Bigsby on display?
From what I gather he was Crocker's master mechanic & shop foreman (& OHV designer) after exiting the race circuit... but when Crocker ceased cycle production to manufacture aircraft parts during WWII, Bigsby started building guitars & electric mandolins. Soon enough he had quite a few illustrious clients, & his heavily-sprung vibrato tailpiece is still in production today. The shape of Bigsby's headstocks was even adopted by Fender for their Jazzmasters & Jaguars & Stratocasters to boot.
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[cameronlawrence]

You gotta love this stuff! Matt you’re doing more then restoring old bikes. You’re keeping American Ingenuity History Alive.
Plus the bikes are super cool!!

[dominiccundari]

i would love to work at the museum just to be around all those wonderful machines.Matt you have the best job on the planet and the love for what you do shines threw just like your father!

[msharmony]

You said that nothing is easy. Most things that are worthwhile typically are not. I love the engine stuff. Thank you so very much for sharing.

[poppajretired]

Does anyone know more about motorcycles than this man? Such a pleasure to watch and listen to him as he works.

[mrsmith]

Very much enjoyed watching the video.
Crocker oiling systems were less than perfect. I rode #58 for years. First off, there is NO scraper in the cases. So after a while at high speed running they will wet sump. You first notice a slowing down and then SMOKE out the tail pipe. You have to pull over and lean the bike over and let the sump pick it up and send it back to the tank. Ask me how I know . . . Anything under 55 - 60 mph was OK.
Also, the chrome screw and lock nut in the pressure pump is your adjustment. You can change to flow with that screw. It should be an interm8ittant spurt at an idle to the head(s).
Additionally, Hemi Heads were not used in 1940. They had the parallel valve heads. Richard Morris put those heads on a 1940 set of cases. That bike WAS # 39 - 61 - 55. It belonged to the Ross Brothers in Chico Ca. before Richard acquired it.
I had my breather out too trying to figure out why it seemed to not drain fast enough. I learned some tricks with the parallel valve set up but don't have a clue about the Hemi Heads.

[tc]

I just LOVE watching you guys do this sort of stuff to these old bikes. I cant thank you enough for posting these for us to watch and learn from. 👍🙂

[HarleyGeezer]

The wife and I drove up from the Tampa Bay area ands can't wait to see these bikes run. Another bucket list item down.

[just_voices]

That thing ain’t just a motorcycle it is a literal piece of art

[mohawkdriver]

Gorgeous piece of machinery there. Thanks for sharing this classic bike.

[nitrousninja]

I always tell people the best motorcycle show ever on television was "What's In The Barn?" Dale was so likeable and I was really saddened when I heard of his passing. I hope to visit your museum someday and tell you about my old neighbor Bob Beatty who rode for Indian from 1937 until the war.

[t.s.racing]

Great as always Matt !
Crocker lovers, there's a YT video, Mecum Auctions, 2019, a '39 Crocker that sold for $640, 000. As a motorcycle hotrod guy I ABSOLUTELY love this !

[divine_swine]

Such amazing work of art and engineering. I’ve said this on Pacific Mike’s channel and I’ll repeat it here… I really enjoy consuming content from people who have a genuine passion for what they do. It doesn’t matter if it’s classic motorcycles (like this), making knives, or whatever the heck… it’s awesome to see.

Having said that, I’ve GOTS to get out to your establishment to see the collection.

[timrowell]

Hi Matt, we came to the museum in June and met the nicest people . We will be back. Ps you're staff is awesome.

[daveco]

Did you see the arms-crossed spectator club in the background? That's how you watch another man work on his vintage motorcycle when you can't help out or have a beer to sip.... you go arms crossed, legs shoulder width apart, occasional nod.  I wish I was there watching Matt do his thing. : ) 16:20

[danielseymour]

What a machine ! Enjoyed looking into the heart of that beast. Trying to talk my ole butt into heading west early in the morning. We'll see.

[ko]

Exciting stuff. Will be tuning in tomorrow.

[DailyDrivenBikes_]

The videos you guys do they're always awesome, and crocker always said if someone got beat in race crocker would buy it back and he never had to. The sears bike is pretty awesome as well.