Bob Laidlaw RIdes his Original 1911 Harley-Davidson.
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@christianvlek6 жыл бұрын
105 years old , original and unrestored and still starts and runs probably as well as it did in 1911. What a wonderful thing . Hats off to ol' Bob for not treating it like an ornament , hopefully someone will still be riding it in the year 2111 to celebrate its 200th .
@nrich51278 жыл бұрын
A classy guy riding a genuine classic - ya gotta be impressed ....
@DedhedWaldo7 жыл бұрын
Great to see Bob still doing well. I met him back in '87 when I bought a crate transmission from him. It needed the mainshaft changed out to a dry clutch shaft. He said it was a bear to do and it took him and his lead mechanic all day to change it properly but still only charged me $75 for labor. What ever he did to that transmission was dead on because 30 years and 300k miles later, the inside still looks new.
@Crystaleyemaster6 жыл бұрын
Its amazing how great this motorcycle runs after all this years.
@grayboo2128 жыл бұрын
Somebody was cruising around on this hog the year before the Titanic sank. How's that for some history?!
@MattLaidlaw8 жыл бұрын
Yea, 1911 was a looong time ago.
@Mechanicalcircus7 жыл бұрын
grayboo212 Also the same year the best Handgun was made! Great year
@landene82305 жыл бұрын
Not exactly a hawg 😂
@yokootersmellfunky4 жыл бұрын
when slavery was still around.. and 2 years before rosa parks was born .
@frankiehamilton79834 жыл бұрын
@kinganthony1984 theory has been debunkt too many times. 401.
@Lewismotorsports8 жыл бұрын
That is so cool. I just finished watching Harley and the Davidson on discovery channel and now watch your grandpa cruising around on that. Thats just awesome.
@MattLaidlaw8 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I was watching that show too and this is exactly the bike that they had in several parts of that show. To think this bike was built when the founding partner of H-D Where still alive. Very cool.
@mrrex36685 жыл бұрын
Same here I just finished watching Harley and the Davidson...awesome...😍
@markwinchester30052 жыл бұрын
Cool beyond description.
@ELKFILMZ6 жыл бұрын
Out of all those bikes in that show room I would be drawn to this one.
@jake-zi4px6 жыл бұрын
ELKFILMZ who wouldn't be.
@voltag3man6 жыл бұрын
ELKFILMZ yeah but it also is the slowest piece of crap there that is going to have a 90% more chance of breaking down every 10 miles...
@gjmoore57575 жыл бұрын
To some a old motorcycle is something to cherish and is worth more than a late model high tech motorcycle in their heart. So each to their own. Blessings
@brooklyn73925 жыл бұрын
That bike would cost more then the show room and the building it's in
@ecannon6498 жыл бұрын
I love this. It sounds fantastic. There is nothing better than an unrestored original.
@redmenace113511 ай бұрын
So true. Indeed.
@nattydreadlocks19737 жыл бұрын
Dad is riding around a million-plus dollar motorcycle gangnam style like it ain't nothing.
@elespiritudeltigre95265 жыл бұрын
@phuck ewe not that much, probably $80.000-$300.000
@jonsmith9195 жыл бұрын
He wipes his ass with that kind of money
@axegod86135 жыл бұрын
It was a 200 dollar bike when he was a kid tho
@solo98834 жыл бұрын
It's worth as much as a engine kit for a mountain bike witch is 75 dollars usa
@Pulang_Diwa3 жыл бұрын
Man, i hope you people are joking. If not, then y'all need to study inflation and historical value. Christ.
@juiceybananas54893 жыл бұрын
What a treasure of a bike. Thank you for showing the world a real fine antique motorcycle and showing how it works.
@kblessedmuch53856 жыл бұрын
What amazes me is over 100 years and this bike still works. That shows you that how good the engineers were.
@1WEEBLE17 жыл бұрын
How could someone give this thumbs down ---hats off to you sir
@MattLaidlaw7 жыл бұрын
That comment deserves a Thumbs up.
@tchance657 жыл бұрын
1WEEBLE1 just goes to show how deep the hate for Harley runs with some people. but the other side of that coin is there's more love due Harley than hate. great video, love the bike then, and love my Dyna now.
@FRESHx913x6 жыл бұрын
Timothy R Chance or may have been all the lip smacking after every sentence.
@silverssonyoutube84386 жыл бұрын
1WEEBLE1 Indian motorcycle's gave all the thumbs down.
@Slowhand8716 жыл бұрын
1WEEBLE1 we have seen in the last 2 years there are a LOT of idiots.
@motorcopT24 жыл бұрын
That is beautiful! I have a 1913 single and also the the oldest most complete police bike in existence. A 1928 with the first one way police radio made. I have almost every document known for it. None all original paint though!
@Voltomess2 жыл бұрын
so the bike didn'tt had any throttle or gears he was just rolling with constant speed?
@oliviabertos58802 жыл бұрын
What a nice piece of history😊😊 And still working after all the years😁😁
@terrymckinch858711 ай бұрын
Do you have photos or a KZfaq
@motorcopT211 ай бұрын
@@terrymckinch8587 I wouldn’t say it if I couldn’t prove it. Give me an email address
@sdhlkfhalkjgd6 жыл бұрын
The fact he took that to the drag strip!!! Awesome.
@Mcbunaen6 жыл бұрын
This is just about the best antique motor video I've seen; it's got it all. What a great background talk and demo from Mr. Laidlaw.
@paulofariapaulofaria43262 жыл бұрын
Motor copiado da PEUGEOT.
@grahammitchell64357 жыл бұрын
Wow thats awesome,just think that the Titanic hadn't yet sunk and WW1 was still 3 years off.I wonder how many of todays bikes will still be alive and kicking after 100 years plus change.Bob seems such a nice chap,more power to your elbow fella.
@boomsaucexx18666 жыл бұрын
Graham Mitchell Not many still around able to ride, that's for sure.
@glitterbrains695 жыл бұрын
That's some perspective. . .that's super crazy.
@toddgolling57607 жыл бұрын
At first, when I see him riding this, just an old man. But, I also see in his face reflections of his youth...he transforms into a 20 something kid again. You are lucky to have your Grandpa, Matt. Learn as much as you can from him while he's here. Cheers to you and him.
@beowulf59827 жыл бұрын
Pure magic. Wish i could turn the clock back and see the motorcycle being bought brand new and see the envy on peoples faces as the owner rode by. Thank you for sharing. ps. Videos like this make u-tube a good place to be.
@GawgaCracka6 жыл бұрын
I went to MMI and old school was my favorite part by far, a friend of mine has a roached 1910 roller but you sir are on a different level. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and treasure, priceless sir. If you can't like that, then your just not Merican.
@brandonfleetwood42017 жыл бұрын
Riding keeps you young !
@motosoul7 жыл бұрын
Sexyy harley! Greatest grandpa ever! Long live old motorcycles! :)
@MattLaidlaw7 жыл бұрын
Thank you
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@birddaddydetta6 жыл бұрын
Great motorcycles! Sexiest grandpa ever! Long live Harley! :)
@jdheli95046 жыл бұрын
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@timedrifter1175 жыл бұрын
Ya it makes 5 h p lol
@gregoryaparker6 жыл бұрын
I'm a Honda guy but this man has my respect.
@chabka346 жыл бұрын
There are no Honda guys just fan girls heubeuheuehuegeuhsjJskskkdms.... I'll see myself out
@harleydavidson83805 жыл бұрын
Gregory A. Parker Sr. 👨❤️👨👨❤️👨👬👬
@motomark97364 жыл бұрын
I love my American made Honda VTX 1800
@biggusdickus92405 жыл бұрын
When the title said "the Oldest Operating Harley" I was figuring it was a 1990 or so 😁🤣😁🤣 Pretty sweet though.
@ericlitalien61397 жыл бұрын
That is what I like to call a treat!! Thank you so mutch for sharing Bob!!That was very nice to here how bikes sounded back then!!
@mynameisnobody58386 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for sharing your wonderful stories,and your beautiful,beautiful Harley with us. It was a treat.
@wadeguidry66757 жыл бұрын
I love the license plate. This bike is great!
@MattLaidlaw7 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@alpenn18 жыл бұрын
What a gem. Priceless
@leosypher99937 жыл бұрын
that bike is over 100 years old remember...........wow.............
@ericbyrne16316 жыл бұрын
This is more precious then any gemstone, this gentleman knows all the functions of the bike, its such an honour to get to see an old Harley Davidson still preserved, hope its survives another century so others will know how it started
@gazerzgarage94876 жыл бұрын
There’s something particularly special about having the passion to pilot something as rare as that. We all know how much it depreciates with every stroke of the motor and yet he still lets it rip. That’s some pride about as rare as the bike itself. Gotta respect that.
@jsmcguireIII6 жыл бұрын
Manually activated belt drive, coaster break, and the oil/gas mix on the fly. Outstanding.Thanks for posting this.
@garywanner78603 жыл бұрын
What a treat to watch! Thank you for making and sharing this video of a true piece of American history.
@tyrssen17 жыл бұрын
Wow, that was just amazingly cool. Well done, gentlemen!
@oldsoldier81397 жыл бұрын
Matt...your a chip of the Old Block. I can see where your passion came from. Very cool!
@owiniks6 жыл бұрын
What a beauuuuutiful time machine! 🤩 That thump totally took my breath away!
@AryaVicky5 жыл бұрын
What a ingeniuty was put into this machine and at that time which was way ahead of its period... Hats off to the vision of having the option to control the exhaust note for city and country riding...that was way way ahead of its time... Seriously this amazed me !
@trucker4life4633 жыл бұрын
Just came across this , I figured Senior would just tell us about the Good old Days , then he tells u all to open the Doors , im like Holy God! Laidlaw just Earned my Respects for Life !!!!! Laidlaws One of the most epic Vids of all time on ur Tube !😎
@fililoboesparza57848 жыл бұрын
Love the video on your Harley Davidson Sir. Thanks Mr Laidlaw :)
@arielsupnet3664 жыл бұрын
I just did watched "Harley and the Davidsons" lastnight! That motorcycle is so cool!
@DONphantasmo6 жыл бұрын
What a great man. You can tell that he is very passionate about this bike, and he loves to have it, even if it's just for esthetics. God bless him.I'm not a Harley man, by any means, but that is one of the nicest purest examples of a Harley I've ever seen. It's absolutely wonderful!!!!
@tsav69526 жыл бұрын
What a time machine, thanks for sharing this historic piece. Trying to imagine what it must have been like riding that bike on country road back then.
@cperine395 жыл бұрын
This was the best of all your videos so far. Really great of you both to do this. Hats of to you both and your family.
@guytdi3216 жыл бұрын
Hello. I love how mr Laidlaw kept it so original and also use it for what it was intended and keep it around for us to enjoy. I am not a particular big harley fan, i just respect what the brand did for motorcyclists and culture across the world. The fact that this bike runs as it did 116 years ago is testament to simple, decent, well tought out engineering. Thank you mr Laidlaw for sharing !
@edwardweiszbeck16495 жыл бұрын
Wow that bike runs great. Mr. Laidlaw you sure know your way around it. Thanks for the showcase !
@catey627 жыл бұрын
Great to see old bikes like these still in totally original condition and still running..where I live in Australia in the town of Gawler in South Aust there's a older couple who own a completely original 1929 Indian Chief with sidecar that they still ride and use as much as they can..they bought it a few years ago off the second owner who was in his 90's and had owned it for over 50 years...just a gorgeous old bike thats totally unrestored apart from normal maintenance needed to keep it running.
@MattLaidlaw7 жыл бұрын
Very cool. I would love to see it.
@johnniethepom29056 жыл бұрын
In Kalamunda WA a bloke has a '32 Harley that he and his Girlfriend ride to the local hotel most fair weather weekends .
@goody3904 жыл бұрын
I could listen to the history of this all day long
@61espo7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob! I remember back in the early 90's at your old place you fixed my 90 FXR that had a bad crank pin! The bike ran better than it ever did after you and Danny fixed it!
@johnkenneally49428 жыл бұрын
That motorbike is priceless. Starts up like a champ. Such a great video that it feels like I saw it in person. Thanks Mr. Laidlaw. Greetings from Laconia, NH
@toddprifogle99116 жыл бұрын
The best presentation of anything I've ever seen. I feel great after watching this. Thank you. I needed an uplifting video.
@dridemoto8 жыл бұрын
That is so neat to see this bike run ! Thanks for the video!
@georgegerena3637 жыл бұрын
I find the older the Harley Davidson the more fascinating they are. This is pretty amazing to see this early Harley model still operating after so many years
@anstonfernandes17745 жыл бұрын
Hi I am Anston Fernandes from India GOA . I really felt so much happy seeing nd listening to Harley & Davidson's motor bicycle they have invented . And really it's z a working model one of the one Thank you you tube to share this amazing history of Harley Davidson motor bike clip 👍
@monkeyjuju74416 жыл бұрын
Wow... That bike is nothing short of amazing. All of the thought and engineering that must've went into that thing way back when is incredible to consider, and then there's the fact it's survived decade after decade and still runs perfectly. Things like this just make me happy
@stanhamilton60316 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Bob! It was an incredible video of such an old treasure and such an experienced rider!
@wassamattau8605 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this history with us. GREAT video!
@bluesriderDF7 жыл бұрын
Needs Stage 1 and ape hangers, ha ha! Thank you for sharing this with us, it was fabulous.
@bobpetrovski86776 жыл бұрын
I really appreciated seeing this clip. I grew up in Monterey Park (next door to Ed Kretz Sr) from 1956-1975. This brings back huge memories of your shop on Garvey and hanging out at (uncle) Ed's shop. Thanks for sharing.
@184ktmdm6 жыл бұрын
It’s crazy to think about all the history this bike survived through. Very cool, thanks for sharing!
@Dangineering7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful bike. I love the history behind it. Plus that man did a pretty good job of being a host.
@honestdad89448 жыл бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed this.
@MrVulcan106 жыл бұрын
Matt, this is one of your best videos yet. What an awesome experience to hear from Mr. Laidlaw himself. Thanks for sharing...
@Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr5 жыл бұрын
What a true gentleman. Not many people like these left
@frankcastle5294 Жыл бұрын
As of today this Harley Davidson is 112 years old and still runs great. Wrap your head around that number for a moment. OMG
@ManuelMendez1 Жыл бұрын
It is incredible how you can see some design details on new HD from this one.
@arivarasanirulappan24106 жыл бұрын
It starts faster than my Honda.. Without any cold start problems... Really awesome
@inurbanoscom5 жыл бұрын
How incredible to see it work, more than 100 years later! Thank you very much for the video!
@MattLaidlaw5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@evil_musclemuscled38145 жыл бұрын
Wow the celebrity BIG BROTHER HARLEY DAVIDSON , in the same video with the breakout . I'd go for a spin around the block next to that machine . It's an honor for that gentleman to share his machine with us in this video 👍
@Austin_Hart5 жыл бұрын
This is the best condition sample I have seen. Excellent. Thanks!
@Big.Ron17 жыл бұрын
Very cool video. Thank you both for sharing with us.
@ericlitalien61397 жыл бұрын
Thanks to Harley Laid law Just like Premount H-D in Quebec you people are very generous to share and show the nostagie feeling and force of a divine motor cyle!!! Atip of the hat to H-D founders!! God bless!!!!
@mgbr25265 жыл бұрын
Glad that you have retained such antique bikes. I think it would be a pleasure to ride such bikes atleast once in a while. Keep it up.
@stranraerwal5 жыл бұрын
that grandpa has a daring driving style...admirable.
@fjul26684 жыл бұрын
Super! I like this bike! Thank Mr Laidlaw to share this vidéo.
@_1ben5 жыл бұрын
i have to say your bike has been out done by your modern, clean, beautiful show room outstanding bike thank you for sharing
@seahwk51485 жыл бұрын
Great video ! Bob’s passion shows through,it’s easy to see where you get it from!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@acedooley96726 жыл бұрын
Much Respect to Bob. He's been blessed to see so much evolution! I guess ill keep my RG and pass it down.
@techmaven59006 жыл бұрын
Blessed....lol
@tonyvenegas95115 жыл бұрын
Very cool Matt you are blessed to have that man in your life thanks for all your videos
@wellzy98195 жыл бұрын
I was expecting it to take an hour to start up..cause It's so old, but it works perfect. It's an awsome piece of history
@timquick89486 жыл бұрын
There's someone very very lucky in his family going to inherit that beauty 😁
@josephjakubec95847 жыл бұрын
Only original once. So glad to see the trend, though ever so slight in not restoring everything. A very special bike. What a thrill. Thanks for showing.
@MattLaidlaw7 жыл бұрын
JOSEPH JAKUBEC Thanks for watching
@juliolausell43997 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking this bike is worth around $250K. Maybe more. I think it's AWESOME!!!!
@adammorgan7874 Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! I have a picture of my great grandpa on his Harley.
@pinecorey3 жыл бұрын
That sound of the piston from the past is awesome. What a gem.
@marks66636 жыл бұрын
This shows that the genesis of motorcycles is the bicycle. That is how they started. Just bicycle designs that were motorized. And they went about as fast too. Which is why the coaster brake was considered sufficient. Just imagine a motorized bicycle today, and that was where motorcycles were back then.
@metalman0653 жыл бұрын
Moments to remember rite there. Reminds me of my dad, I lost him in February of this year. (2020) Memories are Forever!
@dillonryland83333 жыл бұрын
I bet that old beauty wouldn't go far on a hot day. I still would love to ride one. I would also 100% buy a remake
@TheZombiejohn756 жыл бұрын
all I want is to listen to him talk old Harley models, incredibly interesting
@MrTurnone5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that Matt, that was awesome seeing it in action and not sitting in some museum
@didierslasher3765 жыл бұрын
Wow incredibly well kept motorcycle, thanks for sharing Bob, keep riding mate it’ll keep you young!!!
@clangabell6 жыл бұрын
Great Video, thanks for sharing, greetings from the UK
@rustyaxelrod6 жыл бұрын
And “that’s the way it was” is my favorite quote in this video.
@crspcritter5 жыл бұрын
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎 thanks fer the show . Awesome - How many folks get ta see that . From a guy who has 3 HD’s. Who could not like this video ??? Old silent gray fellow - Very durable and one the endurance race.
@dormantsuperhero5 жыл бұрын
Two wheels is the best way to travel. A Harley is the best thing on two wheels. I love that bike.
@RockandrollNegro7 жыл бұрын
This proves that at one time in history, Harley Davidson actually manufactured bikes that were meant to last a lifetime, rather than bikes that were meant to last five years.
@MattLaidlaw7 жыл бұрын
Marvin Harrison Smith II I met a guy the other day that brought in his 2001 Nightain that had 310,000 miles on it. People are snapping up old Harley's like they are gold. Your comment definitely doesn't come from any type of creditable experience.
@MacDaddyC7Z066 жыл бұрын
Marvin Harrison Smith II that plus the Harley riders back then were old fat jerk offs who rev TF out of their bikes and think they are tougher than everyone 😂😂
@MacDaddyC7Z066 жыл бұрын
Matt Laidlaw neither does yours. It's your word vs his/everyone else word.
@boomsaucexx18666 жыл бұрын
You're comparing a bike that wasn't ridden the amount of hours or miles as a new bike. Guarantee this bike hasn't had the same are we put on it as a new one. Also, five years.....no. My 09 still runs to this day. Simple maintenance goes a long way.
@PaintHerWhite6 жыл бұрын
Marvin Harrison Smith II Everyone said it nicely, I'll just say it like it is. You are so fucking full of shit it flows out your ears. My Dyna Low Rider is at 19 years of age and bone stock, running extremely strong.
@reb3632 жыл бұрын
There should be a Bob Laidlaw exhibit in the Harley Davidson museum :)
@kellylestig49415 жыл бұрын
That looks amazing I would absolutely love to see that in person
@patrickdionne23336 жыл бұрын
I have seen many pictures and articles on belt driven bikes but in very few words you explained all the details I was missing such as engagement of the belt and the way the valves work. I could imagine the anxiety and excitement I would feel taking a bike like this for a ride but I don't think I would ride it as swift and confident as the fellow in this video.
@tedecker37924 жыл бұрын
I had a chance to buy a 1912 bike like this from an old guy in Deadwood about 1971. He wanted $3500 for it, which I couldn’t afford. It had a big brass acetylene headlight on it. Also had original paint and decals. The bear fat they used for belt dressing really worked, the drive belt was still pliable and strong.
@Sharrendan6 жыл бұрын
Lovely guy owning a beautiful piece of art.
@nancykadlecik41542 жыл бұрын
My father-in-law owned one exactly like this back in the 1920’s. My husband remembers it. Same color, too.