An Iconic Racer - A Historic Machine

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Today we have the pleasure of sharing with you the newest and possibly one of the most historic additions to the Wheels Through Time collection - the Joe Petrali Factory CAC Racer. Follow along to learn more about Petrali, considered the most accomplished racer in history, and his serial #1 machine.
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@williampetrali2314 3 ай бұрын

Joe Petrali was my uncle. Thank you for making this video and your kind words about him.

@steverice7546 2 ай бұрын

How did Uncle Joe ride so good, what with that giant set of balls he carried around?

@kolepridemore7382 Ай бұрын

@@steverice7546 lol Fr 😂

@andrewallason4530 Ай бұрын

@@steverice7546high in the saddle, mate.

@daveprostock2622 2 жыл бұрын

That amazing piece of history could not have found a better home!

@justinturner4850 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad there’s still a place to see these bikes in real life and hear the stories from someone’s mouth not a book.

@markj4066 2 жыл бұрын

Another incredible history lesson. Your passion is infectious. Great job Matt.

@charlespalmer793 2 жыл бұрын

Proud of you for carrying on your father's legacy. Keep up the good work. Would like to think your interest in history help fuel your father's push. I hope you have the same blessing from the next generation.

@gearmeister 2 жыл бұрын

I really miss your dad but, you've taken the baton very nicely & I think your knowledge of bikes & the museum is phenomenal, thank you!

@PeterPeer 2 ай бұрын

Every video I watch from you guys makes me want to come to the museum even more....

@browngreen933 2 жыл бұрын

I believe that's Willie G. (left) at 23:19 with his father William H. Davidson. If that's 1974, then the photo shows G.'s gradual transition from his previous clean shaven straight persona to full beard mode of a year or so later. Probably didn't want to freak his dad out too quickly, lol. Those were exciting times.

@victorchance1510 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic job of this history on Joe and this motorcycle. Great job.☮️

@wheelsthroughtime Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Toboldlygo721 10 ай бұрын

Dale is smiling from heaven ✝️✨❤😌

@steverice7546 2 ай бұрын

That’s why they called him The Dominator.

@LordRustyMcAlpin 2 жыл бұрын

it's time to get all of these old bikes back on the market.

@daveco1270 2 жыл бұрын

Great history lesson about a really cool bike and a bad ass rider. That riding position is pretty extreme.

@robertwood6439 17 күн бұрын

Matt, thanks for the story on the bike. And also thank you for the informati1 on on Joe. That bike is incredible. You do a great job explaining the bikes and parts.

@bentaxelrod 2 жыл бұрын

“ I’m absolutely speechless “ I don’t think so. Great video.

@sinematographers3344 2 жыл бұрын

Never been so struck by a motorcycle. Simply stunning. Thank you Matt

@nickbruni8041 2 жыл бұрын

Matt .. after hearing Your teachings about this amazing Racer and His Machine …. One could deem Him as “ the Babe Ruth “ of Bike racing ! 🤘🏼 as always You and Your crew have shined the light on the past so that a wanna be like me can know more about the vintage iron 👊🏼

@michaelpage9883 2 жыл бұрын

“ I’m not speechless often “ been talking about this bike for 27 minutes!😂😂😂 Love your knowledge and love to hear about these old bikes .

@watchjaredwork1487 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. I had no idea your dad had passed. I’m very sorry. He was an amazing guy and I can’t thank him enough for putting these bikes together for the world to see. Thank you as well for continuing his great legacy and bringing more of it to KZfaq to share with those of us that can’t make it to NC. May he Rest In Peace!

@scottarmstrong1172 2 жыл бұрын

Great acquisition Matt. I'm sure your dad is smiling down on this one. Absolutely beautiful bike with an incredible history. I know some people like the rusty crusty bikes but I like the pretty ones. Your depth of knowledge is amazing. It's almost like you grew up with this stuff 😉

@josieunderpants3602 2 жыл бұрын

Wut happened to the dad?

@quagmiredavis4117 2 жыл бұрын

@@josieunderpants3602 he passed a few months ago 😢

@dragbikeJimmy Жыл бұрын

@@josieunderpants3602 first of all. It's spelled what. And it's clear to see he passed away. Matt's dad was a great man

@m-roddr.funtimes3144 Жыл бұрын

Amazing History!! It’s found the best home ever!

@justinhommerding3693 2 жыл бұрын

Fricken Amazing thanks for continuing your dad's passion and mission. You represent wheels thru time perfectly!

@brennoncantrell5867 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing bike.. I’d love to have something like this

@larrypeplinski593 Жыл бұрын

Petrali was THE MAN!

@toddricketts9498 2 жыл бұрын

Love what your doing , so glad you have followed your Dad's foot steps GOD BLESS

@timrowell94 Жыл бұрын

it was a pleasure to meet you and the staff last year Matt

@timjohnson5385 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss wtt community. Dale truly was a genius and we got to witness an angel on earth. I’m not a man that easily displays my softer side though I come to you to raise a silent toast to celebrate Dale for all that he gave us. Let’s not fail to recognize that Dales best gift to us is his Son!!! Thank you Dale for everything, God speed.

@KING-FU 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike, with great lines / proportions. 100 years later and IMO, one of the most appealing HD’s ever built.

@rogerlawrencewhite1475 2 жыл бұрын

I love this bike, really wish HD never stopped making singles, Buell Blast and Aermacchi bikes aside as a 500cc single can be a lot of fun especially with it’s naturally smaller wheelbase compared to a V-Twin. TY for this fantastic video and looking forward to the follow-up video on it. Wishing you many years of safe and fun riding 👍🏻

@genestatler2514 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you got this amazing piece of history Matt. It is gorgeous with a great story!!!!!

@ironhead9507 7 ай бұрын

I love it. Can you imagine going 100 mph average for 100 miles with no brakes or clutch, maybe when I was younger

@joncard2941 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant explanation. This guy's enthusiasm makes my day

@chrisiollich4890 2 жыл бұрын

Pushed the wrong button AGAIN, In other words you're a great Teacher, keep on bike'n!!!!! THANK'S from NOR-CAL!!!!!!!

@MM-dn3de 2 жыл бұрын

WOW, just wow. Thank you.

@mateobrainardo4770 Жыл бұрын

Truly a BADASS machine. Thank you Matt Walksler for making these videos. The finer details of thick-walled (and webbed) racing cases. Always appreciate the notes on what oil line goes where. Can’t wait to see the technical specs; bore,stroke, and CR. You’re one of the luckiest ducks to play with these pieces of OLD AMERICAN IRON!! Rev it up and since it’s too risky to race it, run it up on a dyno, see how good ol Joe Petrali’s engineering was...

@Twinkletoes78 Жыл бұрын

Your knowledge blows my mind

@bradwatts8222 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats to have it at the museum Matt , it doesn't get better than that for historic racers , all class from end to end

@ethandfortune 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing bike. Love all your videos. You are extremely intelligent. Love all the information you have to share.

@fraserdreger5822 2 жыл бұрын

One day I will go to the museum amazing place of freedom thanks for showing us all of the best

@bobritter7197 2 жыл бұрын

Mind..... BLOWN !!!! Absolutely beautiful machine.

@TheWizardOfTheFens Жыл бұрын

Matt’s enthusiasm , knowledge and passion is awesome! I never tire of watching him and I learn something everytime. Best wishes from Norfolk England.

@davidwood1923 2 жыл бұрын

Darn Amazing... Thanks for Sharing... I Love Your Passion.

@fabieneldridge3414 Жыл бұрын

Looks like it’s going 100mph sitting still ! Just Beautiful !

@steveeaton9126 Жыл бұрын

Your well-spoken, clear commentaries are terrific, Matt!

@simonevans343 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful looking bike.

@therealzilch 8 ай бұрын

A fascinating piece of bike history, very well told. Subscribed. Cheers from a former Whizzer and Marusho owner in Vienna, Scott

@aguyinnc2865 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing bike, so impressed with the engineering that went into this machine. Thanks for all you do, Matt, looking forward to my next trip to Wheels Through Time Museum!

@MadMotoInc 2 жыл бұрын

One of my all time favorites

@deanehill9730 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you have it.

@honda86tb 3 ай бұрын

Wow that’s beautiful

@michael61985 4 ай бұрын

That's a badass bike for sure

@BadChizzle 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful ! ! ! ! Wow!!!!!!!

@pipersall6761 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful bike! So well preserved! As always, great history and technical run down. Man those wood tracks are insane. I'm a carpenter and its crazy to think of the pile of 2 x 4s it took to build that! Wow. Thank you for another great video!

@jessekauffman3336 2 жыл бұрын

Love your channel. I’m in New Jersey but Am going to plan a vacation to visit your museum in the next few years

@maxlynch3913 Жыл бұрын

Let's hear it!

@johnlazlo1908 2 жыл бұрын

So cool sent this video to a friend of mine. He was New England champion for a few years road racing. Honoured to know him .He was close to racing of Island of man. Love listing to his story's of Daytona.

@danward2970 Жыл бұрын

Dude ! Beautiful piece ! Love all the history that's connected to it. Not only a beautiful piece of rolling art , but an animal ready to rock. Not only that , but it shows me what kind of bad mo you had to be to mount this beast. My bike is pretty bare bones , but in comparison she is a cream puff. Goes to show you how tuff these guys were. Got up my game !

@steverice7546 2 ай бұрын

@23:25……an amazing pic from the Harley museum, showing the restored race bike being admired by Johnny Hopkins, Sloan Kettering and Yogi Berra.

@petevicente9236 2 жыл бұрын

Now that’s a beautiful machine!

@billmillar7234 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing.... What a beauty!!!....and the history!!!.....what a perfect addition to the museum!!!.....would love to hear it run!!

@sixtenfredriksson1224 Жыл бұрын

In my eyes, as a former speedway rider, that bike is a beauty. Looking at Harveys today and wondering where it went wrong.

@Patriot-up2td 2 жыл бұрын

Matt, that bike is absolutely stunning! Even by today’s standards!

@johnderekmitchell1510 2 жыл бұрын

Those guys clanked when they walked. Jeez. 120+ with no brakes, on wood.

@jhackett9482 2 жыл бұрын

Matt, your knowledge and passion for these bikes is amazing. I’m blown away by the collection and can’t wait to see this place in person.

@carbo2950 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice.

@browngreen933 2 жыл бұрын

Great Museum addition! But from the CAC top and SA bottom and hearing that the bike was "restored" around 1974, I wonder if this job is something of a nicely done parts bike? I ask because some of the early Harley-Davidson collection bikes are notorious for being pieced together with various year parts. This has led to controversy among collectors and restorers because many presume that everything Harley-Davidson has or touches must be 100% original and/or correct. I hope Matt keeps an open mind about this bike when they dig deeper into it and then tells us what he finds.

@61espo 2 жыл бұрын

Beauty! It’s in the correct museum!

@jaynewelch1472 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@redwallace7934 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining the meathook, drop bars and riding style of the day I couldn't wrap my brain around around the setup at first. Thanks for schooling me.

@1101964 2 жыл бұрын

thats mad....what a machine.....wow

@jeanpaullavieille5806 11 ай бұрын

Gorgeous

@tommistephenson5552 2 жыл бұрын

Blown away not a late Harley but that's blown away. Got to hear this babe run. My old man raced JAP 500 on alcohol thy look the same engine. Love your show Tommi from the isle of man

@PPGDC Жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike!!!

@smithsphotography1 2 жыл бұрын

Just there yesterday. Gorgeous bike and an amazing museum. Had a wonderful conversation with Matt.

@jessekauffman3336 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike

@lsalahi Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jesspeppers8183 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your enthusiasm. Awesome bike.

@DailyDrivenBikes_1 2 жыл бұрын

Those old bikes are so cool.

@danoweston6185 2 жыл бұрын

What a great bike!

@Simon-hf3lw Жыл бұрын

They only make 3 or 4 of this motorcycle very unique second to none 👍

@dogphlap6749 2 жыл бұрын

Such a pretty bike.

@marcuslambert2162 2 жыл бұрын

a whole inch of front suspension, shew just too sweet hardcore riders those fellas just wanna give the bike a hug

@tonyhoward7840 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, bike is awesome, Petrali is the man, thanks for the history lesson

@steverice7546 2 ай бұрын

Frame looks like something out of Max Hazans shop. Freaking badass.

@diydarkmatter 2 жыл бұрын

beautiful bike .

@scottimusgarrett15 2 жыл бұрын

I've just started watching your channel, getting hooked up by the Bikes and Beards guys. I absolutely love your stuff! Amazing knowledge, and great storytelling, camerawork, and editing! Great job, y'all! This is SUCH a bitchin' bike. The lines, the colours (especially the white rims!)...So beautiful. It actually makes my heart ache a bit. Thanks, guys!✌️❤️🙂🇨🇦

@clarkbabin9799 2 жыл бұрын

That bike is absolutely amazing and a beautiful piece of machinery. I'll have to send some of the non harley riders to see the history that is .

@increasedelevation3776 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing find! Thanks!

@one-of-us9939 2 жыл бұрын

There are only a handful of people who understand how beautiful this race bike is. When you first ride her you should be wearing Levi 501's. 501's on the 501! Numerologically speaking...

@thatmanstu23 2 жыл бұрын

Great addition to a great museum. I am ready for another visit.

@alansturt5211 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great info Matt!

@jerrymarcum9981 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Historic knowledge and the delivery is so fun to view. Thanks a lot.

@nbholifield Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this !!! Such a great piece of history. Thank you for sharing this with us!! I will find my way to WTT hopefully soon!!!

@alstone5257 2 жыл бұрын

WOW, I love that bike.

@brushcountry6361 2 жыл бұрын

Great bike great history. Congratulations

@frankmarkovcijr5459 2 жыл бұрын

Can you imagine riding a bike like that around a dirt track going flat out bumping handlebars riding 100 miles an hour on a horse track that must have been cool Beyond cool