24 hrs at the World’s Largest Motorcycle Museum
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- čas přidán 22. 06. 2023
- Next in this cross country series, I visit the world's largest motorcycle collection at Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum. I aim to spend 24 hours total across 3 days, touring the museum, watching the races, but I end up not being able to return for the Small Bore races, which is how I would've completed the 24 hours.
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Thanks for visiting us in Alabama. We love showing off our museum. I was lucky enough to get the job of painting the wall that blends into the board track. Imagine being given a small black and white picture, 4" by 6" maybe smaller, and being told to paint it on a 16' by 30' wall. Not only did I have to blow it up, I also had to make the wood on the track match up to the track in the picture. To add to the difficulty, the day I was working the National Champion was practicing on the track. I also did the lettering you see next to the Modet T truck. The idea was to make the fire escape look like an early motorcycle shop. Thanks for coming and we will see you at the Vintage Festival this October.
I must say you did a great job covering this amazing place. I don't understand why the CZcams motorcycling crowd hasn't covered this place more. I was there last year and the guide that walked me around was priceless! He worked with Mr. Barber for years and knew EVERYTHING about the place! I'm 57 yo grown ass man and when you started talking about the million mile challenge, well I got chocked up. There is so much history behind every one of those bikes and I know I'll be back there soon. Thank you for introducing people to this place and looking forward to your next post.
BTW... I ride the same Yamaha SVTC that Long Haul Paul put over 100k on. Great bike but don't go off pavement!!!
Doodle you are such a gem. Paint that bike of yours what ever the h e double hockey sticks you want. I have to say that you gals on CZcams are the best ambassadors for the motorcycle industry that they have ever had in quite a while. Especially for women but also for every body. Beginners and old timers like me are getting excited about riding because of you and your CZcams buddies.
I love the fully restored bikes. They are so beautiful and awesome in their glory. I suppose there is value in the antique "just as they found them" look but wow, the restored are magnificent. That was a touching store of the MS sufferer who chose to ride his remaining million miles. You go dude. Wow that is so cool they have a 3D design department that produces parts to keep their antique bikes running! Doodle, you did a great job with the tour and found really great bikes to highlight. Thank you so much for this video!
Wow, i believe i am going to try this year to learn how to ride.
Damn doodle you’re oozing effortless charm and confidence in this vid. Great stuff, thanks for the tour, what a museum!!
This is some of your best work......
Your smiling face and pleasant voice really makes you being the narrator at this museum definitely makes this enjoyable !!!
A veritable Mecca for motorcycle enthusiasts! It's on my list. Thanks for the tour.
Bravo Doodle very very cool. Your commentary and filming is awesome as is this very impressive building of impressive motor cycles thank you blessings
I have been to Barber many times, been to their "Motorcycles by Moonlight" event last September, but I have not been to the bottom floor, one day, glad you had the opportunity to see and share that experience.
Long Haul Paul is AWESOME!
That place looks amazing Doodle. You are worthy of them letting you sit on the doodle bike, that would’ve been funny. Thanks for sharing.
Nice video Doodle.. I like both restoration and preservation. Nice to see them in original condition untouched but also nice to see what they would have looked like when new….
Good morning Ms Carolyn! Love your videos. Push starting is easy. You are replacing the turning over of the motore by the starter, with mechanical effort. So, when your battery is to dead to turn it over, this gets useful. It helps to go down hill, cuz bikes are heavy these days, but its not required. 1) Turn bike on. 2) engage clutch, put bike in 1st or 2nd gear. 3) Push or roll forward, need to get a fair amount of movement, a good 3 or 4 mph. So go as fast as you can. 4) pop the clutch to turn motor over, this should start it - engage clutch again to keep it running without forward movement...
Barber is one of my favorite places. Every bike I have ever owned is on display at that place. Amazing and the track and races are a real bonus. They also have the Porches track experience there. If you want a real treat go to the Vintage Sports car or Vintage motorcycle races. Be safe, have fun. I am really enjoying your travels.
Hey Caroline, I loved this video so much. You showcased much more than history, I could see the excitement in your face. Clearly your passion for these iconic machines. More, More. Keep up your great work. Cheers ✌️🏍️💜
One of my most favorite places in the world. I feel fortunate to have this in my home state.
Me too
Hi Doddle excellent episode and thank you for the tour. You were buzzing. What a fantastic collection of bikes, I will have to visit one day.....
I visited this museum when it was just recently open to public. For my effort and demonstrative enthusiasm, the Master Mechanic took me into the workshop. Boy, oh boy, did I receive an unforgettable experience. Huge appreciation for Barber and it's staff!
Thank you Doodle! The story of Long Haul Paul, really inspired me. I have always been super passionate about motorcycles my entire life but have not been able to get one yet. This year is the year! I walk back and forth to work every day and something always seems to get in my way from me getting my Bike. Not going let anything stop me anymore.
Thanks Doodle keep doing what you're doing!!!
Thanks Doodle..!!! I had no idea that museum was in Birmingham. I’m only a few hours away and now I’m really looking forward to seeing it. You are a wonderful tour guide!
1600 bikes. Very impressive Doodle, thanks!
Toured the Harley plant in Kansas City before it shut down and the Corvette Assembly plant and the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green KY. As you might imagine all were awesome!
Very cool. What a place! John Britten made the Britten bikes in his garage in Christchurch New Zealand. My Dad either rode a motorbike or drove a jeep in North Africa in WW2. He had the choice. The bike was an Indian. Small world!
Love this place. Been several
Times, never get tired of it. What a facility as well!!!
Oh paint that bike whatever colour you want, it belongs to YOU & no one else! You have to ride it, not others, make *you* happy! What a fab place! Loved seeing *all* the bikes! Long haul Paul, bless, such an inspiration as are you! Jet 🧡🎸🎶⚡️🏍 PS 😕 missed Triumph day at the Ace Cafe; but there’s always next time!😃
Thank you for showing this museum. I'll go there someday.
You speak very clearly and are easy to understand
"Hungry for some Eggs" LOL! That museum is amazing your narration was very informative.. see you in the next 1
Hope you enjoyed it. Went to college in Bham and had no idea there was a motorcycle museum. Guess when I go back home to see my folks I’ll be riding down to check it out with my dad
Nice review of Barber. Been there 2 times, once for the Vintage Days and once just for the fun of it. Being a 50+year biker it's like a kid in a candy store experience for me. I have a 73TX650 thats restored and when I'm done riding it I am offering it to the Museum for safe keeping. They said they would love to have it now, but I'm not ready to part with it just yet. Be safe out there.
Your enthusiasm is contagious. Every time I watch 1 of your videos I want to go riding.
Barber is a great place to visit. Since I'm only 3 hours away, I need to get back down there. Thanks for the reminder.
What a great episode! Love, love, love your show. Keep up the great work, miss missy.
I've seen many videos of Barber museum. Yours was one of the more entertaining with the choice of background music.
Bravo girl !!! This was one of the best presentations I've seen in years. Thank you.
Your amazement is absolutely refreshing! Thanks for being a fellow motorcycle nut!🙃❤️🌹
Hi Carolyn, thanks for this tour, it definitely was the best one of Barbers that I have seen sofar 😊
Doodles looks so at peace in that museum. Thank you for taking us along.
For her(& most of us) its like being in a gigantic toy store! Magical.......
Yes!!! A great place! They used to have a few race cars too! It's a nice weekend ride from where I live.
Just visited again last weekend. The collection just keeps growing and the coolest thing is the bikes are not 10 feet away behind glass, they are right there close enough to smell, haha (do not touch). The whole place is exactly what a motorcyclist would dream of. Full of rolling art, dedicated preservationists and enthusiasts. George Barber and team have created a national treasure. If you ride two wheels you must go. Plus when you get ADHD motorcycle overstimulation after looking at the first 450 bikes, take a break with a stroll in the gardens as track day bikes blast past then soak in the other 450+ bikes AND lotus race cars. A truly magical place.
‘Doodle’ - I enjoyed meeting you when you visited Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum! I was the docent that led the museum tour you joined and also talked with you while I was working the museum member check-in desk for the event (all volunteer activities). Great vid of your visit here!
I was not familiar with your CZcams vids - the next day I met some friends at Starbucks - I mentioned meeting you and that you were on my tour, and mentioned your CZcams vids. One said ‘Oh My Gosh - I’ve been following her for a couple of years!’ I said had I known, I would have texted you. He said ‘and I’d have come immediately to meet her!’
Again, thanks for visiting the awesome BVMM and posting this video.
Doodle, you just reached another level in your motorcycling journey. I hope the museum was much more exciting than you imagined. Congrats! If you haven't been to, Wheels Through Time in Maggie Valley, you need to do that also. I just got back from there a couple weeks ago. I plan on going to Barber soon. Another great video.....thanks.
Doodle, One of your best ever posts! I've added the Skip Barber museum to my list. As a safety thing, you should know how to "push start" or "roll start" your bike. It is easy. Get on the motorcycle. Put the bike in first or second gear. Hold the clutch in with your left hand. Make sure the key is turned to the "ON" position. Then have someone push you or roll you down hill. When you get to a rolling speed, say ten miles an hour, release the clutch quickly. The engine will start! If the battery is dead or near death, this will get you started to ride to where you can get a new battery! Perhaps you can do a video on this tip for others.
Skip Barber is a different family from George Barber. Skip is a famous racecar driver who runs a school to learn car racing. George Barber comes from a milk production family who did pretty darn good as a racecar driver. George went on to found the Museum Doodle is showing off here.
*Thanks Doodle* . I saw several bike models that I or my family members have owned while you walked around. Your charm and enthusiasm comes through and is so infectious. Another great video!!
I was there that weekend. That place is so impressive and the racing that weekend was awesome.
Delightful. I immediately recognized and remembered the model name of that "...prettiest motorcycle in the whole..." the '66? Honda 'Dream'! You're such a fun, inspirational and yet serious 'companion' on the trips to these virtual destinations that we've taken. Sweet. Thank you.
Thanks Doodle! This was awesome. Love all your videos. You area great story teller!
Hey Doodle !!! Loved the video you did a perfect job. Always remember to say a prayer when you get on your bike / or a bike to make a ride. Love you and be safe.
My first MCwas a 1967 Honda CA77 305 dream. I loved that bike.
Absolutely brilliant video and collection thanks so much Doodle for sharing. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Love the positive energy!! And the interesting info. ❤
Great video thank you I have been there my daughter racse there. Thanks again cheers to ya.
Thanks Doodle. Been hoping to get to Barber for the vintage meet for a while. Still working on it.
Kurt
Barber is an amazing place, a ton of fun during vintage days!
Thank you for all your videos! You have a great "story-telling voice" and great edited videos, also great background-music. The videos are both interesting and enjoyable to watch.
Sorry for any language-error, since english is not my native language.
Take care! 🙂
Dang, this place has been on my bucket list for a few years now. Still have not been. Thanks for the video.
I didn’t know this place existed now I have to see it thank you for your tour
Never been to that museum.
Wheels through Time took me all day to see. 😎👍
Omg be prepared to take 3 at this one. 😅
Right on, been to the Harley Davidson Museum Milwaukee, that place is very impressive also.
Great one Doodle! Definitely NOT what I expected when I heard "museum". Thanks for the tour!
Fun seeing you learn about motorcycling
Always wanted to go to the Barber Museum, now I have to go. Thank you.
Wow so awesome museum, I love bikes and cars, I can spend my while life there alone ❤❤❤❤
DOODLE ALWAYS MAKES ME SMILE!! EVERY TIME I WATCH !!
The coolest place in the world that most people don't know about.
There is a Vintage Festival every October.
Beautiful bikes, thoroughly entertaining Thanks Doodle Bug
Very cool video, Doodle! Great work! Thank you for sharing! Keep it up! PS - loved the out!
Good job Doodle. I enjoy your videos, and I too live in the Atlanta area. The ride of choice for this 63 year old man's eleventh cycle is my 2013 Yamaha FJR1300a. My Japanese mistress and I have been all over America, with few exceptions, and we get along SO well.
Doodle, I LOVED this video! I didn’t know this place existed. On my bucket list now thanks to you. You are very fun and entertaining! Also, I’m joining Adam’s caravan tomorrow in NH thanks to your channel. If he’s riding 25000 miles for a good cause I can do the 18 to meet him and make a donation. Keep up the great work!
Great video. I live in Atlanta and feel fortunate to be within two hours of Barber Motorsports.
Loved this video!!! Thanks Carolyn
Thanks for doing such a great video of the best motorcycle museum and facility ever. I’m lucky enough to live 20 minutes away. Come back and it will look totally different. Oh yeah there is a Buccees across the street. 😊
Thanks for the sneak peek and the color commentary!
Oh snap, i was there same weekend! Loved the races, the track, and the museum! Glad you enjoyed it too!
Been to the original location and to the current location twice. Simply awesome. Truly enjoyed making the tour with you-always learning something with every visit. Love your channel, keep up the good work.!! 👍👍🏍🏍🏍🙋♂️
Great video, concerning board track racing, 3:50, it's most likely an off shoot of bicycle track racing which started in 1870. The bicycles used on the tracks are fixed gear and NO BRAKES. The current women's 200m flying start TT is 10.154s or 44.06 mph and the 1-hour TT is 30.605 mph.
Paint your bike! Make it what you want it. It’s about your ride and how you feel! Be happy!
Glad you enjoyed the motorcycles in my State of residence. 😊
Thanks for videos that highlight the range, variety and full enjoyment of the motorcycle lifestyle. This GREAT Intro video is waiting for more on your one-of-a-kind color scheme that reflects who doodle is, let’s see if and how that bike with the jet engine really rides, and more
That museum is on my long list of places I'm trying to get to one day! Thanks for the great tour!
It is awesome, must see if bike nut.
I’ve been there 3 times Carolyn , mostly for the museum and second the race. What fascinates me is the look and design of the parts, especially the engines. That place is such a gem😁
I would love to spend a week at that museum. I would love it even more looking at it with someone with your excitement! Larry in Fort Worth
Great video Joanna. I’ve been there and it’s a real treasure! Stay safe.
Great location for a customer event. A few presentations, lunch, then the rest of the day to enjoy the museum and the track.
What a great episode. Thanks Caroline ! Wish it was a bit longer ?
✌️💙🎵 From STL MO
Me too!! But to get permission to film here one of the guidelines was the video must be under 15 min
I've been there a couple of times and have introduced friends and aquaintances to thus wonderful place! I will continue to visit when in the area.
I like you're custom paint idea on your bike.
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Great video! We need to see Doodle on a Doodle Bug!
We were there last month, amazing place. Everyone should visit.
"Noodle On THE Motorcycle" (Yep, still quoting what your mom called your YT channel...LOL!) Great video of this museum... I could probably get lost in there & walk around visiting that place every day for a month...
On of the best videos I have seen, please continue doing what you do ❤️
Amazing content, too bad we couldn't have seen more of this place. Did make me want to go there and visit.
This was a pretty cool video Doodle. Next thing you know, you will have your own TV series... Who knows? It could happen.
Take care Caroline, ride safe.
I met you that Friday of that weekend right at the front of the museum. We talked bikes and your channel briefly. Glad to see this video come out.
Nice meeting you!
One of your best episodes. I really enjoyed it.
Doodle is Adorable!💯👍🏽❤️🏍️🦾🔥
That military Harley with the boxer engine is a real unicorn. The Americans noticed that the BMWs were performing very well in the war and thus made a copy. Very cool. And nice to see that they have at least two of my bikes at the museum, the Turbo Seca and the XT500. The XT is not shown in the video, but if they don't have one, it wouldn't be a museum worth mentioning 😂😂
This was a great informative video. Thanks.
Thank you, Doodle. Very cool bikes.
Thank you Doodle for showing us the museum!! As far as I am concerned, paint away!
Excelsior was the first British motorcycle manufacturer. This was great to see, so many incredible bikes.
Fun note: They actually invented the original Papoose, then known as a Wellbike.