Veteran Reunited with Long Lost Harley

We’re not crying, you’re crying!

We’ve always been fans of YouTuber and moto-vlogger Do It with Dan. His videos show his love for Harleys, and are full of cool, badass builds, races, and stunts. But Dan recently undertook a different journey that is more powerful as any bike he’s ridden.

Dan and his pal Mike went on an epic journey to find a very special bike for a very special guy. Mike’s dad, Dwain, a 70-year-old decorated Army veteran, recently fought and beat a diagnosis of terminal cancer. While Dwain was undergoing treatment, he shared with his son one regret he had: selling his 1982 Harley Davidson FX Wide Glide big bore.

Mike was determined to find the bike, and this goal sent him and Dan on a long and seemingly impossible search. Armed with a little information, a handful of photos, and some tips from Dan’s YouTube audience, the guys hit the road. It took three years and over 5000 miles later, but they found the unfindable.

Watch the moment this classic Harley comes home.

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S.J. Bryan

Longtime automotive journalist S.J. Bryan has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is an editor with Ford Truck Enthusiasts and regular contributor to F-150 Online, Harley-Davidson Forums, and The Mustang Source, among other popular auto sites.

Bryan first discovered her passion for all things automotive while riding in her parent's 1968 Ford Mustang. The automotive expert cut her teeth growing up riding on Harleys, and her first car was a Chevy Nova. Despite her lead foot, Bryan has yet to receive a speeding ticket.

The award-winning former playwright was first published at age 18. She has worked extensively as a writer and editor for a number of lifestyle and pop culture publications. The diehard gearhead is a big fan of American muscle cars, sixth-gen Ford trucks, and Oxford commas.

S.J. can be reached at sherryjbry@gmail.com.