Going on 68 now and so many memories of my life through two wheels right there. Got a little choked up along with a few tears. I counted 16 bikes I owned and a couple dozen I rode and or worked on. Thanks for the tour Jack.

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10 ай бұрын

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@paulgrogan8032

10 ай бұрын

Roger that kz, I'm 64 and I experienced the same journey watching. I saw 6 that I owned and another 4 that I had history with🤝

@ericbitzer5247

6 ай бұрын

​@@paulgrogan8032My second bike was a 1978 KZ 650. I loved that bike. Well, I loved all my bikes. Great memories with them all.

Wife Gets IT ALL $$$ Dream Gone With The MAN Seen Many times

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10 ай бұрын

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@stunna1050

10 ай бұрын

You're correct. They sell the mans shit every time. Happens every single time.

Jack, A wonderful tour, brings me back to my younger days. I'm 69 yrs old now, we saw you at Mecum Las Vegas NV. 1/2024 you were busy didn't want to interrupt . You have done a fabulous job on the tour in Iowa, as well as Mecum Las Vegas Nv. Jack you should be proud of yourself for the great representation ,and all the folks you named. Wishing you the Absolute Best in the come years ! Respectfully, Rick

When you see bikes you used to sell brand new in a museum. A museum.. 😮

Damn!!! Had to retire when covid hit(bad lungs) and just 30 days ago bought a travel trailer. Planned on next winter putting my 1956 pan chopper (bought it as dresser in 1977 and chopped it winter 77/78, still looks the same as my last build of it in 1980) in the back of my truck and haulin ass south from northern minn. First stop planned was Annamosa!!! Damn!!! Lot of J&P parts on that bike through the years. Wanted (HOPED) to show John some of the parts that came from him starting way back when that kept my bike what it was through all these years. Had not heard of Johns passing. RIP bro! DAAMMMNNNN!!!!!!!

I am sorry for the loss of John and I am also very sorry for the way this museum got torn apart ! IF THIS WAS a 501 c3 ( Non Profit) and the bikes were transferred to the "museum" then it would live on ! It is a very serious shame it got sold to pieces and no longer exists. Protect the long run ! It takes years and years to establish such great collectibles and it should have ALL been transferred to a 501 c3 and then at that point the Board of Directors would establish a continuum of sorts OR they could transfer to another 501 c3 that is established so that a great collection could NEVER BE TORN APART. DO NOT LET THIS HAPPEN IF YOU HAVE A GREAT LOCATION AND COLLECTION !! DO NOT LET THIS HAPPEN !!! VERY BIG SHAME TO SELL IT ALL OFF !

@mjh5437

8 ай бұрын

Was this the only bike museum in America? Couldn`t another museum(s) buy them all and keep them together?

@bluoval3481

7 ай бұрын

Agreed! This museum was arguably one of the most complete collections of its kind this side of the world. I went last summer and I was behind a guy who was a complete jerk to the front desk. Telling her he was a part of a motorcycle club who had stuff displayed there on loan and demanded their stuff be recovered right away and not have to pay the nominal admission fee for him and his few guests to go through the museum to enjoy it for the day. What a tool!

@ericbitzer5247

6 ай бұрын

There's nothing good about 501C3. With that, it's the illegitimate government who has the last say with anything just like churches. They will basically own it.

It’s so sad to see a piece of Americana and all these old beautiful & innovative motorcycles locked away again in a private collection, gone from the motorcycle enthusiasts who appreciate them and many of these bikes that would inspire a new generation of motorcycle designers/ builders. It took years to gather these ground breaking bikes in one spot for People to enjoy. They’ll probably never be assembled in one place again for people to enjoy! Sad day in motorcycle history!

Got to love some of those old lacquer paints jobs.

@CONEHEADDK

10 ай бұрын

+ real pin stripings

@cycledrag

10 ай бұрын

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I've had all kinds of bikes,but the Kawasaki 750 triple still stands out for fun.

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I had the 750's little brothers, the 380 triple and 550 triple, but both were air cooled.

What an amazing collection! Must of took years to assemble. Wish I could of seen it before it was sold. Rest in Peace John.

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Rode just about every year to J&P Cycles open house, been in museum several times. I do understand closing museum...maybe but to close original store location was a dumb move on a Comoto part. RIP John and thank you for great memories.

I have seen several of your videos and I really appreciate the passion you have for the predecessors of today’s motorcycles (and other stuff that comes along on your trips).

The Twingle (1965 Allstate SGS250) from this auction (1:00:00) has made its home with us. We have gone through it, replacing anything from gaskets to fluids to part upgrades and it runs like a dream. We knew nothing about Allstate until we got this little guy from the auction, learning along the way (it is actually an Austrian Puch in disguise). It is a super simple, dependable, utilitarian bike and has been a great project.

Would have liked to see the museum live on instead of see the collection disappear.

@worldsnextsupercar4362

8 ай бұрын

Yes, sad . John should have donated all his bikes and building to a 501 c3 ( non profit organization) so that they would be in constant show and never sold and could be run and operated by a board of directors. Way too sad that they needed the money that much to tear down the history of the memorabilia and great collection. This should have NEVER happened. History over MONEY ! I guess someone needed the money !

Thank you for show casing Anamosa's hometown legend ! as I'm a local resident and rider ...John touched many people and brought the world closer to this small Iowa town on TWO Wheels RIP

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10 ай бұрын

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Thanks for bringing us inside and stirring our memories, Great job as usual.

Amazing video. Greetings from Brazil.

I might be able to afford the 86 Goldwing but that's about it LOL. Some high priced bikes under one roof there. What a wonderful homage and museum to motorcycling. I agree with you that I'd be surprised if Jay Leno didn't bid/win a few of those classic bikes.

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19:00 I firmly believe that electrical engineers must remain electrical engineers and nothing else.

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@cabaneencac5168

10 ай бұрын

@@cycledrag This collection doesn't have what i love the most : a Yamaha TZ750-engined dirt-track racer . kzread.info/dash/bejne/ap9syqyQe6y8ftY.html&ab_channel=YamahaMotorUSA

I knew Maury Gauger up in Richmond ,Illinois on the Wisconsin line. He was a known bike guru back in the 60's and 70's and 80's. Got my 1968 Triumph out of his barn...he had a cow barn where all the cow stalls were stuffed with old motorcycles. He told me to never sell that '68. Like a young idiot ,I eventually did, and I've missed it ever since. I'm 66 now ; just got 1983 Honda cx 650.. I'm back ! My first electric start, and she's a fine motor. Seems modern to me !

I dont think i can watch this. Without crying,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I tried but its tearing my heart out. by

😮AWESOME FOOTAGE 🤘🤠🇬🇧☝️

Those hill climb tyre mods are insane!!! Imagine the sound of that 750 triple throwing dirt 🤯😎

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10 ай бұрын

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@SAM-zt2uy

10 ай бұрын

@@cycledrag Vincent 👌

Hats off to the dude who rode as far as to the moon on a green meanie.

That's what was so cool about working in a motorcycle shop at a young age from 1973-1979 I worked at a Can-am, Indian, Triumph, Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda. Assembled and test rode them. GREAT running from the Cops fun. 🏍️🚓🚓🚓🚓

Jack- GREAT video. Brought back many memories. I used to race Moto-Cross in the 70s. So many cool bikes. Wow bro...tears in my eyes. Thank you.

@JavierTorres-py6rp

9 ай бұрын

I will do anything for that 1974 Suzuki TM400 Moto-Cross bike. (almost anything lol)

Vibration of those machines made my morning coffee shake in my hand lol

Best show yet! I was there a few years ago and stayed till they closed. One klr circled the world...4times. The military klr is a diesel

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@1lostpuppy

10 ай бұрын

@@cycledrag I have wanted an old tank shift Harley for years, but life seems to always get in the way.

Thanks for sharing. What a treasure!!

Simply wow. Thank you for sharing.

Such a impressive collection of Hondas. Of all the hundreds of models/years, they have some of the most significant bikes in one place👏🏆

One of Steve McQueen's favorite bikes was the Rickman Metisse, they still build new bikes and replicas of his today.

These bikes should be back on the road in no time.

This was a treat!

Thanks Jack,this was a treat.What a collection,huh?Keep up the good work,you do your job well.

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10 ай бұрын

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Thank you a wonderful collection of motorcycles.

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You did another great job on your video. This one wad real special.

That airbrush painting of Elmer lighting it up on the wall behind his bike was painted by Kenny Youngblood!

The wife and I left Michigan in May to see museum before it went to auction. Loved it and got verb emotional. I owned many examples, rode many more, taught motorcycle mechanics in early 70s, hated to see it go. Next trip will be to barber

Great video Jack, hope to see you again soon. Cheers Dale Walker

I started riding back in 1980 on a Suzuki GT250, have owned 4 of them, Suzuki T500, also an Yamaha RD200DX, Suzuki RG250WD, a Honda 900F, restored 2 Suzuki RG250WD and currently own a Kawasaki ZRX1200S. Loved them all, wish I could do it all again.

I never heard of this museum, would never make it out there , but would have loved to. Everything will be on youtube, in the near future, nothing will be real/ tangeable. Glad you made the vid.

Greetings, As always another fantastic detailed video 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸 Keep producing more videos.

I wish I could afford that orange Jesse James WCC chopper. Someone is the happy owner now

Thanks! Good job! 👍😎👍

Wonderful story, awesome collection and history. Thanks for the video Jack.

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10 ай бұрын

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@jeffreyhinman1397

10 ай бұрын

@@cycledrag the 450 scrambler don’t see many of them. My uncle had one restored he kept in his bedroom. Was grey believe a 67 350. He just passed away month ago. Had lots of bikes gs 1000 maxima 650 71 flh 70-80s Honda enduros. 99 heritage softail. We always rode together, and I did all the work on his bikes cause he was getting older and couldn’t see to do carbs with his sausage fingers. I do powdercoating for bikes and did a lot for him. It is the memories friend, not the bikes.

That was great Jack, incredible collection, Incredible Man!

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Great show and auction Jack . Thanks for showing the bikes I use to ride , being 71 yrs. Old now ,can't ride now ,cause my legs go to sleep after a short ride . I still remember my pants flapping in the wind ,Hair and beard too. That was before the Helmut law.Hahaha . Keep up with videos they're getting better as you go .Lol.🙏🇺🇸👍

Thank you again that brought back a lot of memories being from the Hampton roads area there's a lot of drag racing motorcycle history in this area and I was at Wilson when Indian Larry passed away

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Great video ,wish I was there ! Many cool bikes my first 72 Honda SL125 ,my 74 TM 400, my 85 Goldwing.

I had a GT 750A, known in the UK as a KETTLE, at 63 I currently ride a 99 ZX9R streetfighter, some beautiful bikes in that collection!

Very well done. The respect you show for JP and all these great bikes and riders is to be commended. I am in my 60's and still ride and still love motorcycles. I have owned a few of those you showed and lots of others. The game has changed but the passion is still alive world wide. Thank you for doing this first class tour. I'm very impressed.

Loved it!

Most of those motorcycles were donated to be displayed to the world, and to show the history of the world of motorcycles, not to be sold into private collections of the rich.

@alleyoop1234

10 ай бұрын

That's what happens when museum close. I have seen it many times with auto museums

@joelouis-arena4061

10 ай бұрын

Those bikes should be given to other museums

@davebarrowcliffe1289

9 ай бұрын

​@@joelouis-arena4061Jill disagrees...

@Ian-bq7gp

9 ай бұрын

It makes me sick some rich yuppee car driver lacking below wanting to buy bikes to just be left unused in a collection.

@dufus7396

9 ай бұрын

At least they'll be valued and cared for and when the rich guy dies..back to a muesem

There are some bikes that should go to the wheels through time museum in the USA for the Americans to enjoy their heritage

awesome colectionnn

It is a shame that this museum collection is going to be parted out. Money does not equal history. Great video! Classic!

@worldsnextsupercar4362

8 ай бұрын

Yes ! See my post ! I feel the same !! It takes million man hours to collect these great bikes and put them in one place. To destroy this museum is an absolute atrocity to do that for money. It should have been transferred into a 501 c3 so that it could continue. !

Wonderful!

Brilliant video Sir, first time seen your work but subscribing right away! Best regards from, 'The Motorcycle Racing Capital of the World', the Isle of Man!

We're keeping it all in various good hands. Nothing will be lost or wasted. Motorcycles can never end.

@dubes5594

13 күн бұрын

I agree. It's not like they'll all be going to the crusher.

that 74 CL360 was my 1st bike! Love to have another...

Thanks Jack, that place place will be missed 😢

You're doing some gods work with this stuff, Jack. I sure do appreciate the passion for the history you show on the videos, just as much as the love for the bikes. Salute to you brother, see you out at Woodburn sometime

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10 ай бұрын

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@boomerpaschall

10 ай бұрын

@@cycledrag It's hard to beat those iconic, legendary funny bikes. But, I feel that the families should have the chance to carry it on if possible. Don't get me started, Jack! I'm already out of room & Jeff Marsh is pulling me into the promod world now... Take care

My first bike was a mint 1976 Gt185. Only had 400 miles on it back in 1980.

Dont know if you knew or realised that the gentleman you spoke to at 21.00 is actually the man responsible for the newly revived "Brough Superior motorcycles" operation! 👍

@mevcarter6664

9 ай бұрын

His name is Mark Upham, an Englishman.

I had a Z1B in the 1970s, the most beautiful motorcycle in the world. I can't believe how lucky I was - sweet days!

@billmago7991

8 ай бұрын

Yeah lucky to survive and tell your story😁

Nice job !!

So much beautiful iron under one roof.that place is awesome!

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10 ай бұрын

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@cartdoc

10 ай бұрын

@@cycledrag impossible to pick just one..did you see a 1986 Fazer 700 Yamaha in that group? I had two of them! Twenty valve 4 cylinder 698cc

Thanks Jack!!

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At 59:59 this is basically an Austrian Puch 250 SGS, but sold in USA as a Sears..I had one for a year, the engine is a 2 stroke split single with 2 pistons on one connecting rod. It handled & braked very well & would easily keep up with a cb72 250 Honda at the time

The ones that were donated should be given back

I had a GT 550 1975 e a GT 750 1976... hard to rebulid, but fantastic motorcycles Jack!

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@ErwinWernerTeichmann

10 ай бұрын

@@cycledrag I would pick the GT750, the sound of the engine is music and it is very strong! Thnak u for asking.

I love engine cutaways 🙏

I couldn't pick just one if I had to. I used to go to ATCO too back in the early 2000s and some late 90's.

Bought my first bike, 1972, a 71 350 Yamaha, still have it. Had a 750 triple, Special Yamaha. Now, have a 92 Vmax, 2 ,1800 vtxs' , a 1900 Raider, an 06 R1, and 2023 xr 150.I paid around $ 20,000.00 for the 3 v twins, and the R1. They are all gorgeous, and road ready. I Will probably never be in the Harley league. Rarely any bargains around for one that looks good, and road ready. Ride em all, at 66. Time for a clutch and back tire in the 04 vtx 1800, glad it cooled down a bit.

Nice to see Mark Upham owner of Brought superior pop up on the screen great character

Her interview was beautiful

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I paid new $2,000 for my 83 Yamaha XJ Seca Turbo it has 4,000 miles on it & yes I still have it garage kept always 😊

Still working on the ole 72 H2, lots to still do, sure hope it lives up to the legend....

If anyone gets to Leeds Alabama be sure to go to Barbers Motorsport track and museum.

Austria? G' Day, Mate!! LoL Great Video thanks!!

I had a 1972 GT 550 Aztec Gold $825.00 New was 17 when i got it was in Dads Name until i turned 18 Just Loved that Bike

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Top man.👌

rode a few times suzu water buff, the 2 nd gear was awesome accel

Great video, Jack. I especially liked the Elmer Trett segment. I think he was more like the Kenny Bernstein of the sport. Russ Collins was the Don Garlits, IMHO. 🤔

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10 ай бұрын

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Great work men!

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@rfiskillingussoftly6568

10 ай бұрын

@@cycledrag Your welcome! I'd take the ct70 cuz their awesome!

RIP...John Parham! 59:17 is the H-D Beards & Bikes bought for $90k, it's got the same pipes. I think...lol

The museum should have been moved to Daytona Beach

Had a '75 GT750 for a while, so smooth, should never have sold it.

Drops that huge bike at a stop light: " Hey , are there like 10 people, can help me get this thing back up? "

I would like to know the owner history of the first 73 Z1 as I had one the same color. I traded a Suzuki water buffalo do it. Mine was a different color. Wish I had both of them back. I'm now 73 guess I could just set and look at them.

Looks like in early 10 th, 20th were bike factorys in every town...sounds like today E bicycle factorys. NO reserve...imagine to buy az 900 fror 5000 $. Thats no money. Too sad that its allways so far away. In germany these bikes are very rare so its not a bad idea to buy in US and sell in germany, but there are some costs more (export/import, custom, transport). I like CycleDrags Auction vids, youre a nice guy and i feel your "gasoline filled heart" for these Bikes... Too sad to sell it all no reserve, all must go and close a cool museum for ever. But: Its sure that every bike got a new, good home.

How nice to see a wife upholding the legacy and life achievement of her late husband instead of succumbing to greed and cashing in ! LOL

This selloff is a crying shame. John put his heart and soul into this Museum, I have a video of him going through it. How his family could destroy this is like McQueen's family destroying his collection. J&P is nothing like the Company ran by John Parham. His Son really let his Farther DOWN.....

@treeguyable

9 ай бұрын

Hard to hand down passion. I wonder if the museum and all the costs/ upkeep on the property, and bikes, is even financially feesable?

@johnnypaul5979

8 ай бұрын

John was all about the vintage incl. shovels. We needed that vintage catalog. Zach is nothing like his dad. He's not old enough or smart enough to realize where it all started. He's all about the new junk.

I rode a gt 550 that was one badass bike

@bluoval3481

7 ай бұрын

I have one now. Smoothest two-stroke I've ever ridden. Every bit as smooth as any four stroke counterpart.

The "ROADDOG" at 18:34

I'd luv a BSA rigid A7 of 1949

Those bikes should be donated to other museums...but I would sure like to get my hands on that CBX😊

@shoominati23

9 ай бұрын

That engine was so WIDE man, I swear it was like riding on top of an old Westinghouse fridge everytime I rode one!

@drhkleinert8241

9 ай бұрын

Yes, the CBX has an impressive motor (but not much technical more than a 750 CB with a cylindre left and right more) but it wasnt a good bike. I had one from 78 and had too many probs and less fun with it. Now i have a 2007 XJR 1300 and it feels like a big collossus from that time but with modern technic and perfect riding. And with that silver air cooled engine, the steer and the big barrel above its the perfect bike @@shoominati23

Bought a GT 750 new back in the day. Dual disc brakes mostly useless in the rain.