World's fastest Indian is one of the best feel-good movies ever produced.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, old school values which sadly are disappearing.

@robertruark8797

2 жыл бұрын

@@motorcyclecafe absolutely.

My older brother and I had privilege of helping Burt do an illegal midweek test run on oreti Beach. We lived 2 miles from Beach tide was right out flat as glass. No gutters. My brother engaged truck motor with handles into star 🌟 shape recess on left side of primary case and started it. I made sure Burt's helmet was tight jacket zipped . It sounded like 2 speed way bikes. He was very satisfied with single run and it didn't break. A time in history for me. Remember it like yesterday. 👍

@paulbarnes6124

2 жыл бұрын

The genuine engine has star recess in primary cover. I only ever saw it started by this method

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Really? Thats a cool story. What year was it? Do u remember? I dont think ole Burt used a starter like that until later years but i do not know as it all happened so long ago. I had a lot of trouble with my research because things have been reported incorrect. People read something online or in a book and take it as the truth when all it is, is what someone wrote! Most of my facts are from good ole Burt himself. Thanks for watching

@paulbarnes6124

2 жыл бұрын

@@motorcyclecafe around 1975 or 76 we had long twilights in summer light until 9.30 pm at was after work so probably 5.30 pm Burt called in unannounced no phone. I left NZ in march 1980. Neville Hayes would have a lot of information as some other regular helpers also would. We were just lucky living near beach . My late father knew Burt forever in SMCC.

@alexbrown1995

2 жыл бұрын

I think it's wonderful that there is still beach racing on Oreti Beach. I've been to the Burt Munro Challenge twice and there is a day's racing on that very beach. Great experience. Love NZ!!

@paulbarnes6124

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexbrown1995 weather permitting !!

The cylinders made from cast iron pipe, hand made connecting rods and pistons, this is just amazing and inspirational to all of us

In the movie, Bert makes reference to a lemon tree that he got the kid from next door to pee on each day whilst he was in America. I thought this was a directors prerogative and was made up, however, it was true. My brother in law Phil Mahoney, from Invercargill, was the young lad Bert entrusted this task with. So now you know.

@arkhsm

2 жыл бұрын

It's now a lemon pee tree !!

@briandalrymple9986

2 жыл бұрын

@@arkhsm Phil’s mum wasn’t too pleased he was doing it, so he used to sneak over to pee on it. So I guess you could call it a “Mum no pee lemon tree”.

@arkhsm

2 жыл бұрын

@@briandalrymple9986 Haha, lol !!

So glad the movie was made. Hopkins was respectful and it portrayed the spirit of Burt well. Thanks for making this video. Awesome.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

No probs and thanks I enjoyed making it for the most part. Burt is one of the few people that I've ever looked up to.

@frankmlchaelglasscock6539

2 жыл бұрын

Spot on 100 %

@EarthSurferUSA

2 жыл бұрын

@@motorcyclecafe I have a buddy in Lowell Michigan who makes all the gas tanks and fenders for Indian Motorcycle, "Envision Engineering", and some stuff for other customers. That guy is a hero of mine. I like all the guys who built factories that got mankind out of poverty and gave us all opportunity, (then we gave everything we built to communism. I thought they hated profit?), and that guy still hauls the mail on a MX track at the age of 61. Best human being I know personally.

@email4664

2 жыл бұрын

I am impressed, and quite pleased to see this. Honour and love of Land and neighbours....It is something this place that I am in could surely use

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

@@email4664 part2 was uploaded last saturday

When i worked at Tappers Motor Cycle and Cycle Shop in the 60s in Invercargill Burt would come in and use some of the machines. Like wise with other work shops round town, Try doing that in this day and age.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thats a good memory to share mate.

Excellent Video. Burt`s activities in the 60s inspired me as a young wannabe biker, I spent a lot of time modifying my BSA bantam to make it faster, great fun, but totally impractical on the road. Still riding daily at 73 still great fun. In the sadly diminished UK where the hot topic for debate seems to be gendered toilets, we are in desperate need of more men like Burt.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Alan, I agree times have changed for the worse, by the way how much faster did you manage to get the Bantam to go?

@alandavies55

2 жыл бұрын

@@motorcyclecafe It would do just over 70, but would often bog down in traffic, and then have to be bump started with the throttle open. Fortunately not so much traffic around then.

@lookronjon

2 жыл бұрын

Alan Davies I lived in Florida in my teens. I had a puch moped that I modified in metal shop in school. Jawa top end. It would run 52 mph on a flat road and go over 60 down the bridge to the beach. I was 15. It sounded like a chainsaw.

@klausuhlig7141

2 жыл бұрын

Great that people like u still around, my first ride was a 350 BSA 1938, it was my older girlfriends bike, kept at my house because her granny wouldnt put up with it, then BSA Gold star, and now at 78 still riding but Harley Bagger but my main ride is a Custom Dyna, Bar Hopper, greetings from Mexico, if you wana ride and pee free come here,

@alandavies55

2 жыл бұрын

@@klausuhlig7141 Good to hear from you. I have never made it as far as America, but I have a lot of contact with Americans, as where I live in Norfolk the are several air bases nearby. Some years ago I had a glorious long weekend at Littleport celebrating the centenary of Harley, all the visitors enjoyed themselves a great deal and much alcohol was consumed, they did not enjoy our dreadful fenland roads much though and I don`t blame them. I wish you good health and clear roads.

From Scotland to the Munro family love Burt Munro GB

Back in 1989 I went to an antique motorcycle swap meet in Merced california, and there was a group with the bike and a sign stating they were trying to find someone interested in making a film about Bert and his speed records. The bike was pretty impressive, and had half the fairing off and set aside. I went on to the swap meet after checking it out and never thought about it again. Then hear about the movie and I thought they managed to get the story out finally! At the time Anthony Hopkins was still being cast in creep rolls and I read somewhere that he loved the story and it was one of his favorite films to work on. He did an amazing job, too. The best part is not only was the film so good, but it made people aware of Burt's achievements.

@craigdawson1749

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t watch movies on a regular basis, though I have watched The worlds fastest Indian several times. Anthony Hopkins as always did a great job channeling his character in Burt Munro!

@robertcarveth8722

27 күн бұрын

The Kiwi accent is so distinct and beautiful, it was such a pity that it was butchered by Hopkins!

It's probably the only movie I have wanted to watch more than twice.

I had met the photographer of his biography book and he said to me that Anthony Hopkins did such a good job that he truely protrade Bert that was just like he was in the movie from his family. That's saying something of the man and the movie. ❤️

RIP Burt, a true gearhead and legend .

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

He sure was mate!

Excellent factual tribute. Thank you for all your hard work. I met and had my picture with Burt's son a few years ago at Bonneville Speedweek when the Indian company attempted to make a 200mph run with a modern Indian bike on the 50th anniversary of Burt's record run. If I remember correctly the runs were just a few mph short of the 200mph mark. Burt's grand nephew was the rider. The Indian motorcycle company also honored the occasion by hosting a free buffet one evening prior to an open air showing of 'The World's Fastest Indian' film on the camping area on the flats. A very memorable event for me to attend.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan, it was difficult to find some facts. John was a huge help to me, he even sent me some photos. Even the books are contradicting. Most of my facts are from Burt himself, from his own writings or interviews.

@josephlwallssr6166

2 жыл бұрын

How , cool is that!

@patdwyer8262

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! Burt was and is a wonderful piece of history in speed, and an honor to Kiwis, the world over!!! AND THE RECORD STANDS!!!! Thanks Burt, wherever you are!

@feellucky271

2 жыл бұрын

Was the buffet Indian food with curried sprockets and gear teeth? Ummmm good. GOOD ON YOU OL BURT MUNRO

@spydeeful

2 жыл бұрын

factual? the first minute or so it says he broke world records, he did not, they were land speed records for that country.

What a fine job and tribute Sir. I have shown the movie many times over the years to people who didn't even like motorcycles. They always left my home smiling, and thanked me for sharing it with them. R.I.P. BURT MUNRO.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that comment. I too have seen the movie numerous times it's a feel good movie!

@EarthSurferUSA

2 жыл бұрын

@@motorcyclecafe I enjoy a YT channel called "The whiskey throttle show". The host is an ex-racer who interviews a lot of great people of the past in Motocross. The earliest winner of MX in the USA started around 68, a guy named Gary Jones was interviewed on the show. The Jones family did a lot of the development on Yamaha and Honda dirt bikes back then, and he shared a story about Burt Munro. In the Movie, where Burt bought a car and built a trailer, that was Papa Jones's place where that really happened. Maybe you can find Gary Jones, and ask him what he knows? He loves to talk. :)

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

@@EarthSurferUSA thanks for the tip and for watching my Doco. I will look into what you have mentioned.

Burt has inspired me to attempt land speed records myself. I’ve been addicted to speed since I was a kid. All I’ve wanted is to go as fast as I can. I dunno if it’ll help or hinder, but I don’t have any legs. Haha Burt woulda loved that. I get tears thinking of this remarkable man I’ve never met. He lived his passion with no regrets. I aspire to be like Burt, I’ve lived in my shed with my bikes I’ve breathed them. Lived and worked for them. Lost my legs working to ride. I didn’t give up though, I saw it’s only fair for others so I don’t beat ‘em too badly… I love ya Burt your memory will always live on through us fans.

@yankees29

2 жыл бұрын

I wish you the best of luck on your journey my friend.

@nothinyaseehere9449

2 жыл бұрын

@@yankees29 Thankyou mate! I wish you the best of luck in life… we only have one so don’t waste it bud…. 😜

You're right. That bike belongs in New Zealand.

Some men have a lot of brass. Burt Munro clanged like a bell when he walked. R.I.P. Mr. Munro

"if I had this bike I'd return it to the Munro family" That part felt really special, respect. ✌️🇳🇿 The whole number 8 wire mentality of Kiwis in their sheds building stuff with what's available has always been an inspiration. Your video was awesome, thanks.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback, muchly appreciated.

@otagogold2236

2 жыл бұрын

Agree totally, now someone needs to make a film about John britten.

As a life long biker (who does top speed events in England) I'm glad this wonderful story of an astonishing man was popularised by the film . Burt deserves every bit of the worldwide recognition. "Never give up on your dreams" Great video

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I was touched by the fact that no one wants to break Burt's record. I have a feeling it will stand forever, a fitting tribute for a remarkable man.

@lowellhendrickson8287

2 жыл бұрын

Oh there's been plenty of people want and tried to break it but the "officials" keep changing the rules so no one CAN ever break it. FACT!!!

@craigdawson1749

2 жыл бұрын

I’d say it’s more than likely nobody has the balls than an abundance of respect

@paullowell3342

10 ай бұрын

@@craigdawson1749 people do 200 on street bikes all the time. It’s out of respect I’m certain

Started riding at age 11. I had not owned a motorcycle since I was 35. After watching the movie in 2005, I immediately went out and bought a motorcycle.12 years later I still ride today. Thank you Burt.

Great mini documentary a Kiwi friend is from Invercargill. Burt was one heck of a racer, mechanic, and engineer. Much like John Britten (Christchurch, NZ) and his amazing V1000.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and yes both those blokes had lots of mechanical & engineering nouse.

@kirstenspencer3630

2 жыл бұрын

Yes John Britten too.

His number, 35 is used on the NZ Reno air racer, Yak-3 Full Noise, as a homage to Burt

Great job on this documentary. Burt Munro truly was the spirit of Bonneville and all LSR endeavors. You are either in the club or not. Burt was.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Danny. I've been wanting to do this video for a long time but I had so much contradicting information, until recently.

As you said Fastest Indian is definitely a must see movie. I would loved to have met him. Cannot help but wonder if he inspired John Britten to build his much sought after bike. Love to think they're both building bikes together somewhere.

@laupernut

Жыл бұрын

Can you imagine Burt Munro, Kim Newcombe, John Britten and Dr Roger Freeth all together in the same room? What a conversation that would be.

@2wheelsrbest327

Жыл бұрын

@Paul Turner It certainly would be Paul.

@spydeeful

Жыл бұрын

he was inspired by the Steve Roberts Plastic Fantastic largely

Burt also ran a velocette single for speed records down under. There are photos and film of him on it but I have seen little else of his "forgotten" velo

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Yes thats true, i did mention it in the doco. That bike was also fast.

The one in Christchurch, I believe, is at Britten Motorcycles. They made the replica for the movie, The Worlds Fastest Indian.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Yes buddy they did indeed. I didn't mention the blokes names who built them coz the video is about Burt. They had to build two for insurance reasons.

Burt was a Genius and very Tenacious. It's too bad some Motorcycle Factory didn't hire him as an Engineer. It's also too bad he never worked on his Bike in the "The Best Dam Garage In Town" In Dayton FL .. I think Smokey Yunick would of had the recourses to make his bike even faster.. Thanks for setting some facts straight. It's very Interesting that Burt Converted the bike to a Dry Sump system. I would think synthetic Lubricants would have made the bike a touch faster too ..

@Philjj61

2 жыл бұрын

Ok, I'm guessing your a glass half empty kinda guy.

Great video, about a passionate, dedicated human being ,,Burt teaches all of us about life,, that really anything is possible,and never give up,,R.I.P.Burt Munro . .

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

So true

Great video, I have watched the movie a few times. He was an amazing resourceful chap. RIP Bert.

Just prior to the movie release I had read an article about Burt in a Hot Rod magazine, I hope to visit New Zealand sometime.

And it still is the worlds fastest Indian!!

Thanks for Sharing... Rest in Peace. Burt

Bonneville flying mile. Mr. Munro didn't want to go far; he just wanted to go fast.

The definitive piece of work on Burt and his bike, thank you. Burt truly the king of shed engineering.......that makes a movie? Oh yes one of the very best, Sir Anthony Hopkins also your finest work.

A beautifully presented tribute to Bert, his determination and dedication to a lifelong goal of speed. I took the step of buying a copy of that movie, "World's Fastest Indian", on DVD. I'm old myself now, I watch that just to see the portrayal of Bert, how that "old" guy and his pretty well "hand made" old Indian bike, pressed on against all odds.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

In 2006, after some months of building 'ikara blue' with Paul Sims hand making the Chromoly Steel bike @8.9kg [GREENSPEED/ Engineering], Don Elliot creating the modified US 'Kyle Edge' fibreglass shell [ BOLWELL & REFLEX ] & Barry Cox[ Camera ], the Camera Speed Bike became Australia's first to run on Oz soil, completing 2 1/2 laps at Lang GMH Test Track early that year reaching about 80kph during the one and ONLY shakedown. Thirteen years later, the second team went about 93.7kph. My inspiration was Burt_____and the Movie: 'World's Fastest Indian' Thank Mr Munro

Excellent Tribute to true authentic legend, what a hero ! Thanks for sharing it. Hi from the Netherlands ❤️🙏

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

Wonderful video- thanks for putting this together.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, I am glad you enjoyed it. Cheers

Absolutely lovely tribute ...thank you.

Thank you for this!!!

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Matt, stay tuned for part 2 coming soon

Thanks for making this! I was privileged to see (what i assume was) one of the originals displayed at Brisbane's modern art gallery last year. It's surprisingly tiny! I think my favorite part about all this is how he made most of his own parts.That's super cool.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Yes the one that was in Brisbane was his original streamliner just not the motor in it.

great video . thanx

Thank you. What a superb piece, the film is on my watch list for the weekend

@motorcyclecafe

Жыл бұрын

Ha, i reckon i watch it 2 or 3 times a year lol

GREAT TALE !!!! I learned a lot from it !!

Excellent presentation, thanks.

A great film , and I leaned a great deal from this video thank you 🙏

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome!

What a great tribute. Thanks!

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome, glad you liked it

Really enjoyed that.. an inspiration.

HI Mate. Great Video. Thank You so much for taking the time to make the video and to set the record straight. But was one of a kind! A mechanical Genius!

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome mate I'm glad you appreciated my efforts. Very much appreciated comment.

Excellent video. The man is a true legend.

Absolutely one of my favorite movies, thanks for adding more information.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome mate. I'm glad you got something out of it.

Awesome tribute, thank you!

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, much appreciated. There's a few very rare photos in part 2 if your interested!

Very informative. Thank you for this.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, I'm glad you liked it.

@SuperDiddzz

2 жыл бұрын

@@motorcyclecafe He it seems to me he sacrificed his life for his passion. He is legend.

Amazing man! Thanks for the video. I must try find the movie again!

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that and yer do it, I watch it every few months.

Definately a thumbs up on this documentry, thanks for the research, putting it all together and uploading.👍👌👋

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! Appreciate your positive feedback. Shouldn't be too much longer & I'll have a follow up with a few very rare pics

Great work. Just watched part 1 and 2, have seen a few vids about Burt, these are by far the best I've seen. Lots of old pictures and footage I haven't seen before, well put together, well researched, and in part 2, I get to hear the actual bike which I hadn't found before. Thank you.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you liked them mate. And thank you for your positive feedback, I really appreciate it!

You got the facts correct. I have been to Hayes Hardware and seen the bikes and bits. I was over at the museum when it was first built. I raced land speed for many years and people still tell stories about Burt Munro to this day.

Great tribute to Burt and his speedy life . We have the DVD and enjoy watching it often. Thanks for more details !

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marvin, part 2 is uploaded now too, cheers thanks for watching

What a fantastic clip Great job

@motorcyclecafe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for saying that!

Great video. Thankyou for clearing up those points.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks. Part 2 is uploaded now as well

Fantastic video, Many Thanx.. Cheer's

@motorcyclecafe

Жыл бұрын

sorry I missed your comment buddy, thank you for taking the time to comment!!!

Very interesting!

Brilliant watching... thank you

Great video, well done

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice feedback buddy. Im working on part 2

180mph plus from a 1920 Indian baffles my mind. I had a 2010 gsxr 1000 that was good for 180mph, and that is very, very fast, make no mistake.

@Philjj61

2 жыл бұрын

I got 104 mph/170 kph from my 08 prius once, that's when I found out it is limited to that. I have traveled at 151 mph/260 kph on a bike in 1981 and the road focused down to a black dot and I was nearly torn off the back, I slowed down and thought "I will never do this again, after this" and did it again. That was insane then and is insane now. 180 Naah.

@garydrew9970

2 жыл бұрын

... and don't forget, thats 180mph on salt with reduced traction and the bike wriggling underneath you. Truly awe inspiring feat!

@glennjames7107

4 күн бұрын

180 mph on a gsxr1000, compared to Burts Indian is two completely different animals ! I ride an old 1200 Sportster now but have owned and ridden several different later model sport bikes like your gsxr, I rode a 2008 (I think) R1 quite a bit, and can say that my Sportster at 100mph is comparable to the R1 at 180 ! I'd actually say the R1 was a little less frightening at 180, versus the Sportster at 100 !

This is such a great video. Nicely done.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon, I appreciate your comment.

Fantastic video, l thank you

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome glad you enjoyed it

Fascinating stuff, well done.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps for the positive feedback!

Excellent video

Awesome. Great research, man & story!

@motorcyclecafe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that comment buddy, I appreciate it!

Woiw thanks for an incredibly excellent video

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your comment very much, thanks!

Wonderful job. Now I'm off to watch part 2.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Im very glad you liked it

A very moving piece. Thanks mate.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome mate. Yer even when I watch it myself the end gets me, I used bagpipes coz his dad was scottish.

Superb documentary video. So nice to find out more about the real Burt Munro.

Probably one of the best movies I've seen. I've also watched it many times with friends. I wish a movie would be done about Dave Barrs book Riding the Edge.

Excellent!

Great post bud! Love the history. glad to hear Hollywood didn't totally f things up

Great video thanks for sharing this. Have seen the World’s fastest Indian several times now. Old Burt will always be on my list of biker legends and at 59 he really does give me a sense of hope in my future.

@motorcyclecafe

Жыл бұрын

Same here buddy, he must have been very determined

Awesome story, great video.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Kris, a few hundred hours well spent I hope.

Very interesting. The "World's Fastest Indian" move was great.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and yes it is a great feel good movie!

Great Video! I Love Learning About Motorcycle History & Did Not Know About The Movie. Thank You.

@motorcyclecafe

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

Greetings from New York. Nice video. Thanks for doing this. I am a big fan of Mr. Munro and his work. I have seen the bike here a couple of years ago in Philadelphia at the Simeone foundation automotive museum. It was just sitting there. I took a lot of pictures of it. It is a beautiful machine and am glad that I had the chance to see it. It gets shown here and there and it gets started up and run. People do get to hear it. As for ownership I have no say in the matter. I'm just glad it survives and thrives.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you got something out of watching my doco mate.

AWESOME VIDEO,EXCELLENT MOVIE-Have watched it several times & still enjoy it.👍👍👍

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Good on you for that comment Charlie, i appreciate it a lot and yes i agree with you about the movie. Part 2 coming soon

Nothing sounds better than this bike at full song, absolutely perfect geometry in its engineering ,as perfect as possible considering what he had to work with and how he achieved it, is a powerful metaphor for what we can do when we really love what we are doing.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome comments mate, thanks for watching. I hope you subscribed to my channel, I do have similar docos planned. It's totally free 😉

Fantastic documentary, what a man he was, legend.

Thank you for compiling this research on the legend that was the man and his machine: Burt Munro and his world record setting 1920 Indian Scout. I've know about Burt and his accomplishments for many years now, having watched the movie perhaps a half dozen times or more. But thanks to you, this is the first time I learned all of the facts. I truly appreciate it, and I really enjoyed it!!! ( Book marking this video for future reference. )

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome mate, thank you for those positive words.

@spydeeful

Жыл бұрын

he didn't set any world records, what he set were bonneville class records.

@howabouthetruth2157

Жыл бұрын

@@spydeeful How many years did it take you to become this stupid. Because any record you can name set by a vehicle of any kind belongs in a certain class or another.

@spydeeful

Жыл бұрын

@@howabouthetruth2157 there were other faster bikes in the 1000cc class, the last world record for open class motorcycles on a public road was set a decade earlier in new zealand is was 1000cc streamilned just like munros bike. Can you show me any official document that shows Burt Munro set a World Record? Cause i've never seen one, there's none in any of the books done on him either

Well done. Since the movie came out it quickly became one of my favorites and I have done some research on Burt. Fantastic story! I was even fortunate enough to meet some guys at Bonneville that actually knew Burt and raced with him. I appreciate the video! Great job!

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you got something out of my doco. Part 2 will be coming soon with a few very rare photos. Thanks for your nice feedback I appreciate it.

@RockyMountainPeterbilts

2 жыл бұрын

@@motorcyclecafe I have a channel called Rocky Mountain Peterbilts. There is a police officer in Oamaru NZ that used to contact me regarding the Peterbilt trucks I sell. He just loves Peterbilts. We spoke quite a bit and his next door neighbor was John Munro! Literally right next door! VERY small world!!!!!!

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

@@RockyMountainPeterbilts I got some of my information from John

What a boy! Love the film and loved this video. Thank you ☺️

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

thanks buddy. Glad you liked it hopefully part2 will be up in a day or so.

Excellent video.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You, there is a Part 2

Awesome, simply Awesome.

Thanks for the doco. I remember watching this on a flight to Australia back in 2006 as the in-flight movie. You can see more of Burt if you look up NZ On Screen in the Roger Donaldson collection along with another Kiwi icon John Britten. Someone I know knew Burt back in the 60's and 70's and said he was quite a character indeed!

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching.

It belongs with the family in New Zealand but shared with the world thank you for all you did

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Crikey mate, I really appreciate your comment, you have no idea, I literally spent hundreds of hours researching. Thank you. Please subscribe to my channel, it doesn't cost 1 cent.

Nice work. Bravo. To both Burt and yourself. Great story telling.

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Crikey Nick thanks for saying that mate!

I started learning with the movie and it was so good. Burt was a great and humble guy who loved his homeland. With the focus to set global world records. I've wondered if it was true that he danced for people when he didn't want to say, or have the answers to their questions

AMAZING

Great factual commentary, well done on your hard work to produce this. As an aside if any actor was chosen to play Burt it was defo A Hopkins. they look so similar too

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks & Yes I agree with you about Anthony Hopkins

Great vid!!!!

@motorcyclecafe

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps for that comment, very much appreciated.

@THROTTLEPOWER

2 жыл бұрын

@@motorcyclecafe 👍

True, I had never heard of Burt Munroe before the movie. It caused me to want to go to the Salt Flats but have yet to make it. At 72, I think that I need to get with the program.

@motorcyclecafe

Жыл бұрын

Better late than never mate 😉

One of my favorite movies!