The Drive For History- The Eagle Motorcycle
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- Опубліковано 2 чер 2020
- We are back at our Teen Era Motorcycle Shop for day two of our Drive For History. Today we take a look at one of the newest additions to the exhibit, a one-owner 1915 Eagle motorcycle. Don't miss this incredible piece of history! To learn more about our Drive for Historyhead to wheelsthroughtime.com/donate/
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The reverence and respect that you have for your Dad really comes thru in the stories you tell. Good stuff.
Man I can barely ride 2hrs straight on my Bonneville, I can't imagine riding cross country and back with a passenger on that Eagle on 1915 roads. Now that's true grit.
Once again, Top-Drawer. I'm in upstate New York, 50-year rider, just discovered this channel, saw that you are west of Asheville. So I forwarded this to my motorcycle buddy down in Hot Springs, told him this looks like an awesome place and he should go there. He texted me back and said, "What are you an idiot? You don't KNOW about Wheels Through Time? I've been there about six times!"
I love the fact that you actually run these awesome old motorcycles. I hope to make it down there soon. Thanks again.
Matt, you and your dad are such great story tellers, amazing museum, can’t wait to visit.
Wow! This was my favorite yet. I’m loving this series. I live just outside Hartford CT, so after hearing the story of Andrew and Ruth Ely I ended up looking up his life story, which turned out to be quite interesting. It seems Ruth unfortunately passed away a few years after this honeymoon trip and only having one child. I also decided to see what I could find out about the “eagle” motorcycle and it seems that based on old advertisements I found that the marsh Metz and the eagle were both made by the American motor company which later changed to the Sterling Motor company and shared the same exact address in Brockton Mass, so it would seem to me that the reason the forward controls are the same as the M-M is that they were most likely made under the same factory roof in Brockton....very interesting stuff! Thanks for sending me on a historical sleuth.
Beautiful Museum, amaizing history of American bike. Forever oldtimer bike.👍
stunning story, brilliant presentation. If I ever get a changce to visit the USA, your establishment will be at the top of my list.
WOW, great video, never heard of Eagle. We all must support this museum
15 mins of history and knowledge! The absolute best channel thx 🗿
It's amazing to me that the primer cup on the Eagle didn't self unscrew during the ride and get lost. I've been to your museum and loved every minute of the amazing machines and stories behind them. Dale sure struck gold when he started putting together this historical place.
Thank you Matt, being a lifetime member I go to the museum to see you guys and the new additions every chance I get, see you soon!
I live in Connecticut, surrounded by motorcycle history. Amazing how many brands that were built around here in the early 1900's.
Ely's song:
I rode my motorcycle
With Ruth on back of me
I hit a bump at ninety-five
and rode on ruthlessly
Built by the Sterling Motor Company of Brockton, Massachusetts, the Eagle used Spake V-twin and single-cylinder engines. The V-twin was offered in 7hp and 9hp versions, while the single was available in 4hp and 5hp versions. The 7hp V-twin had a top speed of 89kph (55mph). Eagles were painted French gray, with black petrol tank panels and gold outlines.
When this country opens up, Iam headed your way!
I am going to make a trip from Idaho on my shovelhead chop to experience this amazing collection!
This place is going to be my FIRST trip when they re-open...amazing history for anyone that loves motorcycles.
The Eagle is a sweet machine!
I’m blown away over everything you just showed and taught about. Thank you for sharing you passion with us, I can’t wait to come to the museum for a visit.
Those two stories we’re the best ever you’re fathers race and the coast to coast with the Eagle two up wow
To Matt and Dale: please keep making these awesome videos! They both amaze me with their extensive knowledge of the history AND operating procedures of all their exhibit. If any motorcycle/transportation buff is viewing these videos and have not visited the museum, do yourself a favor and go, when you can. Both Matt and his father are not only approachable, but very friendly and, if possible, will spend as much time as they can with their patrons. The museum is laid out nicely, with the exhibits open so the viewers can see them up close, with no barriers to most of them. Some have written history/documentation near. Photographs/signage etc. I'd say they have it all, but apparently they STILL find "new" items, and of course, have items donated for us to view and enjoy. I have to tell you, the second time we went, when we were entering the parking lot, Dale came thumping down the hill on the left of the museum on a 40's Harley! You never know what you may see zip by, or what they're "working on". And they will even start the machines in the museum. No other museum I've ever been to does that. I wish them years of success and staying open!
Every bike in there collection is one of his favorites. Lol love the vids.
Great episode Matt, lifelong Massachusetts resident here and happy to see the bikes from our area. I wonder just how many manufacturers we actually had in our area, thank you for sharing these machines and your knowledge 👍
Matt great video. I just want to say that I'm sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I have not made it up to the museum before, but I know others that have. They said that your dad was always there and that he was very friendly to them when they visited the museum. I saw him in the earlier videos and thought I would have enjoyed hearing him talk about the museum motorcycles there if I got a chance to visit. He was a great man I'm sure. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family. I hope to see you when I do get a chance to finally visit. Darren Gilbert, Benson NC.
I want a sweater and hat like yours!!
Some incredible machines there. Greetings from the UK.
Do y'all have any cool motorcycle museums over there like in the states ??
Hi Matt, I (we) appreciate your knowledge and enthusiasm!
Been on the Barber myself, five laps with a HOG group and it was fantastic and museum is unreal. Loved what's in the barn, sweet video thanks for sharing from Alabama........ Ride hard or stay home😎
Dig that period correct cap on Matt!
That the Museum has so many running exhibits is a great testimony to the professionalism and dedication of the team.
To ride a living time machine from over a century ago must be an incredible experience, I was once allowed to drive an exhibit car at the Goodwood Motor Museum and that car had an interesting gear change sequence.
I was offered the opportunity to drive the car with 3 passengers, along a predetermined course and I acclimatised to the gear change very quickly.
I was extremely impressed with that little car which was really quite pleasant to drive, and we were fortunate to have gone on a day that visitors were encouraged to try to drive a car from the pre-syncromesh gearbox era.
love the teen bikes
Thanks for sharing these awesome time machines with us
Its awesome they all still run
LOVE these old bikes! MORE videos please!
WTT museum is on my bucket list!
I live in Massachusetts it’s amazing how many bikes where made here and in New England and USA as a whole. So many bike makers.
Some good fun here! I enjoy this channel so much, makes me appreciate bike history...
All of those motorcycles at one time we're just motorcycles that you bought to be able to ride to work or back and forth to school and they had to be reliable transportation because you had to depend on them everyday. It's also amazing that major parts on all of the American motorcycles like the carburetor and the Magneto were German made. The Germans always make the best of everything.
Thanks for this, fantastic to watch ..
Love the series ! Keep up these VERY informative videos. Thanks
Excelsior Henderson had enough orders to last a year. The Shop's manager tried to make an employee buyout so people would not lose their jobs but Schwinn was a cheap bastard and he put them all out of work when there was no unemployment. There was a nickel-plated super X in the lobby that was melted down for scrap. You know what that bike would be worth now. All of the tooling was scrapped for scrap metal. My Ural was built with 1916 American-made Lend-Lease tools. There's pictures of them in the owner's manual. It's amazing that tools that built these antique motorcycles 100 years ago are still in use today.
Hard to top this. 👏 Bravo !!
They're the biggest set of handlebars I've seen yet!
Beutiful bikes and sweet sweet sweater
Let's face it, all the bikes are your favorite!
My last English lesson is 40 years ago, but I can understand you not perfect but good. And you are my hope for answering one question: Is there anywhere a Peerless in this collection or your big country? Peerless built from 1913 to 1916 in Boston, Mass., 179 Hunting Avenue, single cylinder and V2 machines and I have tattoed this brand on my fingers :D.
Hope to be going here next year
Amazing 🖖🏽🏍😊😀
Be nice to see that Eagle @ the London to Brighton veteran run.
Wonder why that cup never rattled loose. Amazing
"Absolute favorite" drinking game anyone?
Westfield manufacturing MA and CwC OH were great Usa companies own quite a few. There wasa Wstfield Indian connection of some kind I have read.
Love this channel!!!! Hoping for a THOR Exclusive video in the Future.. If I've overlooked a THOR Video..... someone please link it to me. Thank you. And visiting WTT in the future is now on my bucket list.
Simplemente hermosas
Wow!
Cuanto romanticismo cuánta historia
Great history there as always and I love your jacket. Where did you get it?
I wanna know where you got that sweater?
I honestly have no idea about motorcycles but was actually just gifted an old Eagle like this from an old man that I used to do chores for as a kid. I’m not sure what I’ll do with it actually? The only car I’ve ever messed with is my 98 Honda prelude so I’m not really mechanically inclined
Send me an email! Maybe i can help!
Mattw@wheelsthroughtime.com
I really like that gray cardigan, where can I buy them?
What does your father Dale do for a living thats allowed him to mass the best motorcycle collection ive seen in my 76 years of life,with 58 of those years riding HD's,i own 3 modern Twin Cam HD's now & its all i can do to keep them ridden & maintained,i cant fathom how much effort goes into keeping all those bikes in running condition.
I hope you guys have a good fire plan? I'd hate to see this place go the way of many before it!
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So bitchin.... American history of motorcycles at its best... More.. Videos
whats the deal with that cardigan? is it vintage or available for sale now?
How many bags do you have?😳👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🇺🇸
The eagle 🦅 has landed
de que es el entender al Qual mecanico oo al publisitario se ya lotengo sobre pasado en la mente grasias pero falta mucho
I thought it might me a Cushman eagle.
Love the bikes love the show everything there is amazing almost beyond belief thee amount of things on display. just ah maybe ah he could ah stop saying ah every other ah word sorry driving me crazy.
I have to ask, where is Dale?
I believe Dale was very sick at that time, and has since passed away.
Why don't you let the engines run a little so the folks can hear the sounds they make.Most folks that come to your site like's to hear the sound of the engines.Just a thought !
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Imagine how many good roadworthy vintage motorcycles were donated for scrap metal drives during World War II. Cast iron toys and trains as well. What a waste that was.
Matt I know you guys are very busy but you tube pays some serious cash once you get a following which you guys have. Stick with it. Hire a full time you tube guy. It will pay for it self within quick time with the following you have.
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