A Crowd Favorite! When you first walked on to the Museum floor, the first thing you'll see is this crowning Jewel of American History - 1909 Reading Standard. From the early 1900s to 1922, Reading, Pennsylvania was home to the Reading Standard Motorcycle Company, where each machine was sold with the motto of “tested in the hills ". This twin cylinder racer is a ported factory special with a single speed counter shaft drive.
This 1942 Harley-Davidson TT Knucklehead was brought back to life in the WTT Restoration Shop in 2023. The machine features an 80c.i Knucklehead racing engine, shortened racing oil tank, bobbed fenders, and a raised 4-speed transmission.
Happy Mothers Day - What better way to bond with your mom than a cross-country trip! That's exactly what Effie & Avis Hotchkiss did in 1915 aboard a 1915 Harley-Davidson F-11 and sidecar. The mother-daughter duo left from Brooklyn, New York in May of 1915 and arrived in San Francisco, California in August of that same year.
Behind the scenes - Across the country there are still barns and buildings packed with incredible machines and history all collected by individuals passionate about them. Our friend Steve recently invited us to look at his astonishing fifty year collection of motorcycles, cars, and memorabilia. It’s rare to be invited into such a collection let alone be able to take anything home. You can see all the machines and hear the stories behind them on our latest video.
What an blast today! Thank you to The Kyle Petty Charity Ride for stopping by the Museum, it was a treat for our visitors and staff! Stay safe on your ride and we'll see you next time.
New addition! This 1946 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead sits it amazing original Skyway Blue, and all original patina! The machine was recently acquired and with in a day, Matt and Kris had the machine running like new! Be on the lookout out for this bike whizzing by on your next visit to Wheels Through Time.
