The Vintagent Selects: A collection of our favorite films by artists around the world.

ON THE ROAM: REVIVAL OF THE RUMBLE (TV 2024)

Run Time: 46:18
Producer: James Mendoza, Jason Momoa, Brian Mendoza, Kyle Wheeler
Director: Brian Andrew Mendoza, Jason Momoa
Writer: Ben Holmes, Adam McClaughry
Key Cast: Jason Momoa, Jeff Decker, Nick Toscano, Brian Charles Vanderford

FILM MAKERS

“On the Roam is an eight-part cinematic docu-series following Jason Momoa as he travels the country chasing art, adventure and friendship through the lens of craftsmanship.” In Season 1 Episode 1 ‘Revival Of The Rumble’, Momoa “Inspired by the vintage DAH Hill Climbers, Jason sets off on a journey to experience century-old bikes in their prime; he assembles a team of builders to rev life into the DAHs and a one-of-one pink ’36 Knucklehead, making history.”

SUMMARY

In S1.EP1 Revival Of The Rumble, Jason Momoa visits Wheels Through Time “the museum that runs!” and falls in love with 1930’s Harley Davidson DAH hillclimb bikes. Owner Matt Walksler explains that the Number 9 and 10 bikes on display are two of only twenty built by the factory, and only ten or so left in existence. This gives Jason an idea.

He purchases an original ultra rare DAH Harley Hillclimb bike from artist Jeff Decker, and sends it to Nick Toscano and Brian Charles Vanderford. They disassemble the bike and have each piece digitally scanned to pattern and cast new and Replicable parts. Then they build three complete replica. Momoa gathers together some of the best antique racers around, dubs them The Roamers, and they race the original Decker bike as well as the replicas in a period correct hillclimb event.

The Roamers all star cast include William “Hobo” Applegate (American Motordrome Co. Wall Of Death), Randy “Detroit” Hayward (Detroit Antique Motorcycle Show), Brian Cannon, Steve Costancio, Todd Barry, Sean Brayton, Michael Divito, Josh Kohn, Terry Madden, and more.

SIDE PLOTS: While at Dales Wheels Through Time, Buzz Kanter (Motorcycle Magazine Editor and Publisher) stops by and lets Momoa start up his original paint 1927 Harley Davidson JD with under 800 original miles on it. Then we’re off to meet Mike Wolfe (American Pickers) who has been contracted to collect all original parts for a 1936 Harley Knucklehead. Mike introduces Momoa to Mike Silvio (Cyclemos Speed Shop) who meticulously builds the bike for him and paints it pink. All three are lovely humans and legends in the antique motorcycle community who could each hold an episode of their own.

Whether you find the project impressive or blasphemy, it’s undeniably interesting, and does make history. I only wish that On The Roam had taken a whole season to see the revival of the rumble through. The intention to connect viewers with the community is clear, but the people and project are all but lost int he blur. Love it or hate it, give it a watch! (link below)

RELATED MEDIA

Watch S1.EP1 Reival Of The Rumble

Jason Momoa on IG @Prideofgypsies


 

 

Related Posts

The Vintagent Selects: Road To Paloma

On the road. On the run.

The Vintagent Selects: LOV(ED)

In some cultures, one truly dies only…

The Vintagent Selects: SpeedisExpensive

The pursuit of one young man’s dream.



Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter