Wheels Through Time July 4th

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https://wheelsthroughtime.com/

Took the slightly scenic route there using a section of the BRP from Waynesville, NC to Maggie Valley.

Waterrock Knob
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterrock_Knob


















Arrived in Maggie Valley at 9.30 and not many visitors to the museum at that time 


This is what greets you as you enter the museum main display area.

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[Bighead]

Thanks for taking us along Britman

[Jess from VA]

Thanks.  

I've been there and walked around that museum too, and think it is the best MC museum in the country.  Barber's and others have more perfect, like new and restored bikes, but Wheels thru Time has the best collection of old, original unrestored Americana (HD, Indian, Henderson, (and many more), board track, military, than anyone else.  Lots more beside MCs too.

It should be on anyone's bucket list.

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There are so many bikes now that they tend to be too close to each other.

It was a warm morning and the museum has no A/C.

It was humid on the main floor and I didn't go up to walk the display gallery because it wold have been even more airless up there.

[Oss]

Thanks Paul

If you like Indians, there is a motorcycle museum in newburgh NY that has one of every indian from the first year among other gems

I planned to go there either Sunday morning of my wide weekend as those going south can still take 84 south and those going to new england can stay with me till the BBQ stop in Wingdale before heading home

link
http://www.motorcyclepediamuseum.org/schedule/

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Photos from my phone.

[Thunderbolt]

The owner Dale Walksler sometimes can be seen riding those things through Maggie Valley.  He had a good show on TV a couple years back.
Thanks for the pics.

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The owner Dale Walksler sometimes can be seen riding those things through Maggie Valley.  He had a good show on TV a couple years back.
Thanks for the pics.

His son was there today rattling the windows with a couple of bikes.

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

I've been there 4 times over the years and always enjoy checking the place out . Thanks for taking the time to share the ride 

[msb]

Great photos, thx for posting. Scenic routes are good, as are bike, car, etc museums.

[henry 008]

 

[Valkorado]

Woulda been worth the museum trip just to see that old Henderson!  The to and fro could be worse, too.  You made a good move for sure.

[f6john]

I’ll keep that no ac in the back of my mind, visit Maggie Valley in the late fall or early spring! I love the old 4 cylinder inline bikes and would love to ride one someday. What’s the newest bike they have in there anyway?

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I’ll keep that no ac in the back of my mind, visit Maggie Valley in the late fall or early spring! I love the old 4 cylinder inline bikes and would love to ride one someday. What’s the newest bike they have in there anyway?

The Reading Standard in my photos is a fairly new addition.

If you use F Book they feature new bikes.

[Wizzard]

Thanks for posting. One of the best museums I have ever been to for bikes. 

[czuch]

Nice trip.
My first motorcycle was a 1928 Henderson.
In 1972.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Nice trip.
My first motorcycle was a 1928 Henderson.
In 1972.

No kidding ! How long did you have it and did it always run ?

[flsix]

I've had the opportunity to enjoy Wheels Through Time on two occasions. Just a great place to spend a few hours.
Thanks for the pics.

[Mr Whiskey]

The owner Dale Walksler sometimes can be seen riding those things through Maggie Valley.  He had a good show on TV a couple years back.
Thanks for the pics.

Last time we were there he was cuttin' corners with one of those old board trackers inside the museum
Thanks for postin' Brit! We might try & get back over there this Fall

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The owner Dale Walksler sometimes can be seen riding those things through Maggie Valley.  He had a good show on TV a couple years back.
Thanks for the pics.

Last time we were there he was cuttin' corners with one of those old board trackers inside the museum
Thanks for postin' Brit! We might try & get back over there this Fall

I now know where the "Mile High Campsite" is. Went by it having never been down that BRP side road before. I had to fight the really strong urge to continue down the 28 mile forest road at the end leading to Cherokee. 

[Mr Whiskey]

Yep, I know what ya mean I ever end up owning an "adventure" bike it's on my list. You can get to Cherokee from the back of Mile High CG or from the top at Balsam Mtn. CG.
We can't ever seem to get a spot at Mile High, always booked year in advance. Thinkin' 'bout reserving up Balsam Mtn. CG (top of the hill) for Labor Day weekend.
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/balsam-mountain-campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=161390
Campsites themselves don't have that stunning view but Mile High Overlook is jus' down the street, & the whole mountain is usually deserted. Balsam's got flush toilets, & to be honest the facilities at Mile High leave quiet a bit to be desired. It's been long overdue for a serious overhaul.
Shame too, 'cause the campsite views are...!

[Oss]

That is a nice view, too bad you have to dig your own facilities   

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That is a nice view, too bad you have to dig your own facilities   

 

[RudyF6]

 
Last time I was there, Dale was doing a burnout through the museum on that Henderson 4!