Now for the actual trip.

We spent three days in Pigeon Forge before moving on to Georgia.

During that time, we made a trip over to Maggie Valley, NC to visit the Wheels Through Time motorcycle museum. This is the museum that was on the TV show “What’s in the Barn” and featured Dale Walksler and his son Matt.

This is a unique museum that features antique American made motorcycles and all of them run. Some are restored and some are as found and conserved. They start many of them often during the day. It’s worth seeing if you’re in the area. Sadly, Dale passed away a few months ago, but Matt is carrying on. I have been several times and found both of them approachable and willing to talk when they’re not busy.



This is a 1913 Henderson four cylinder. Matt started this one for me a few years ago. I had read an article about one being ridden around the world in 1912 and asked him if they had one. The ’13 is virtually the same machine. Amazing that someone made it all the way around the world on one. The thing runs as smooth as a sewing machine.



That Henderson engine would eventually morph into the vaunted Indian Four like this one. Lot’s of good stories like that to be had at WTT.



I had to include a picture of this Shovel Head Electra-Glide. Except for the color, it is virtually identical to my first Harley. Mine was maroon.

More coming!