He's my great great uncle. So proud to carry that name

@seangallardo4627

Ай бұрын

That's awesome! He is a legend!!!

@common_c3nts

Ай бұрын

Never knew anything about this, just watched the movie and read about Bert. He was an awesome bike builder.

@L1VE3V1L

17 күн бұрын

He was such a unique man. Very rare. I would be so proud also.

'The Worlds fastest Indian', good film!

@markhorton8578

3 ай бұрын

Several people remarked that Hopkins captured Burts accent and mannerisms too, even though he had never met him.

@psychedashell

3 ай бұрын

Look for a book called ‘One Good Run’ to back it up.

@brad270472

3 ай бұрын

Watched it last week, quality film......Anthony Hopkins plays a blinder. Its got a proper feel good factor about it and had me grinning from ear to ear by the end.

@jamesdellaneve9005

3 ай бұрын

@@brad270472I agree. He cheated on his wife, but was a character and had this single focus and amazingly, made his own pistons in a crude shop.

@craigdawson1749

2 ай бұрын

@@markhorton8578he’s a great actor

I met Burt at a speed event in Dunedin in 1957. As young boys we were talking to him in the pits. He was very happy to answer our dumb boyish questions in a warm and friendly manner. Other competitors were otherwise occupied which is understandable. I will always remember his warm persona.

@aaronleverton4221

3 ай бұрын

Indulging ill-informed young boys' questions is the surest way to guarantee future interest and involvement.

@jeffbrooks8024

Ай бұрын

Just remember to pee on the lemon tree…lol

Burt did everything on the cheap , nothing was unusable . Nothing was waste . When someone in America asked him where he was from he said " Invercargill . I sometimes spell it with one L , because it saves ink .... " . I think that explains his phiosophy perfectly . Legend .

@pro-seriesfabrication3810

2 ай бұрын

Reminds me of 1960s drag racer Pete Robinson: "Anything that falls to the ground when you let it go from your hand is way too heavy to be on my race car."

Worlds fastest indian is a brilliant movie showing this story, thank you Naska for bringing this story to a new generation 😁

@DirtyNastySi

Ай бұрын

I'm 23 years old I just watched this movie a few days ago and that's why I'm here cause it's fascinating. I want to be more like burt.

In 2017 I shipped my motorcycle from the UK to New Zealand and spent six wonderful months there. A highlight was seeing Burt's bike in the E. Hayes and Sons store in Invercargill. Motorcycle Mecca in Invercargill is great too. Thank you for this story.

@Philly-lq6zr

3 ай бұрын

Should have seen John Brittany bike , both burt and John are amazing , I did have the fastest production bike in new zealand , early 2000s limited edition kawasaki zx9 94 ONLY 7 BEING PRODUCED, got stolen twice by the finance company and the bike dealership , and the banks , found out THEY where scams , downstairs show room all white , upstairs , in office Japanese mafia , GLAD THE SHOP GOT RIPPED OFF TWICE YEARS BEFORE FOUND OUT ON THE NEWS , 😅😅😅 FUNNY I ACCIDENTALLY BUMBT INTO THEM ICOULDNT SEE THEIR FACE MY GLASSES WAS FOGGY WINK WINK 😅😅😅 , SAD THOUGH HOW THEY STEAL OF PEOPLES ,THEN RESELL , THE ITEM THEY LIED ABOUT PAYMENTS , I STILL HAD PROOF , IT THESE GUYS AND ARRON SLIGHTS , REASONS WHY , LOST THE BIKE ,LOST MY WORK TO FAR TRAVEL MISS RACING , AROUND THE BLOCK OF AUCKLAND 😢 😢😢 AGAINST THE POLICE 😂😂😂 WHERE THE GHOST RIDER HOLD MY WHISKEY AND RUM , GIVE PUFF ON THE WEED , 😮😊😅😂😂😂❤ IT , 🎉 I GOT A LIMITED EDITION 750 HURRICANE I NEED TO GET BACK INTO RACING AGA8N PLENTY OF ANOTHER RACERS I KNOW THEY WILL JOIN IN WITH ME , EXCEPT I DONT HAVE LIGHTS LIKE THEMS , 😂😂😂

@alpeach9480

Ай бұрын

@@Philly-lq6zr Wow, you must be so proud to have hijacked this wonderful video to tell your own sick story. Be careful, one day your ego might hurt you badly !!

@lastpenny849

25 күн бұрын

@@alpeach9480 WTF? NZ is probably the best country in the world for riding. Being a Kiwi, all I can say is that I hope you don't visit our beautiful shores, we don't like or agree with that sort of attitude in NZ. Be careful, one day your jealousy might cause you a heart attack.

My father knew Burt. He was truly an amazing talented man well beyond his years. I also had the pleasure of meeting Sir Anthony Hopkins during the making of The Worlds Fastest Indian and managed to watch the replica bike race on Oreti Beach near Invercargill. It was so loud! Today, if you ever visit New Zealand, you can go and see the 1920 scout on display at E Hayes and Sons along with many other memorabillia and rare motor cycles. He is a true lend and was larger than life. RIP Burt. The true king of speed.

@LambGiles

Жыл бұрын

Its a great film, and to anybody reading whose not watched it ..... watch it!! I have a very grand bike shed at the bottom of my garden that I've built from scratch, and I built it with Burt Munro in my head! I wanted that sort of 'grandpa' feel about it with wooden work benches and draws .... the sort of thing that my kids and their kids will always remember .... 'Grandpas bike shed'. Thank you for the inspiration Burt Munro!!

@tanco2158

2 ай бұрын

I love this amazing story...😍💖 A true legend...🏁✨

Amazing man and the film did him justice.

"Worlds fastest Indian", my all time fave movie.

@JefferyWarshawsky-zs2el

19 күн бұрын

I AGREE

Hats off to Roger Donaldson for his perseverance having done a documentary on him in 1971 he finally makes the movie 34 odd years later. The documentary "Offerings to the gods of speed" was in the special edition DVD and well worth watching. Burt Munro and John Britten are inspirations to an old mechanic like me.

Burt Munro is one of my heroes since I first saw the movie back in 2007. Another incredible statistic is that when he set the record the bike was 47 years old! It’s like setting a record today with a 1977 bike.

I have tears in my eyes. What a legend. The kind of man who no longer exists.

@johncameron125

3 ай бұрын

Yes he is the goods. There are great young people out there……I believe in them. I pass this vid on

The 'Fastest Indian ' is a great movie. I saw it years ago .

@craigpearce4667

3 ай бұрын

"The Worlds Fastest Indian" is the name of the movie

Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think it's really that nobody can beat his record, I think its more that he was and is so respected in that world that nobody is even going to try to take Burts record from him.

@csyarid

10 күн бұрын

That's not it at all. The bike he ran would not be legal to run in any class today. He set a record in a very unsafe bike. For that reason, adhering to the modern safety standards, it will be very difficult to break that record .

One of the coolest stories in motor racing as a whole. Thanks for revisting it. I think I will watch the movie again later.

Great tribute to a legend. If any of you running across this video, haven’t watched “World‘s Fastest Indian” you will enjoy it. It’s all about Burt Munro.

I went to Bonneville in 2006 after they completed filming of the movie, and found out they shot it at the other end of the raceway, as they were doing actual speed runs from the proper start of the course (the other direction), so all the props, start line, movie set, cast/crew were about 11 miles away from the real speed runs happening. He was still being talked about and the making of the movie was hot talk the whole time I was there. Tenacious old bugger... we'll never see his like again. And Sir Anthony Hopkins did a fantastic job of playing him in the movie.

Amongst legends Burt Munro is a true legend, an inspiration for new legends - what a man !!

Maybe you can add another Kiwi to your videos, another motorbike genius, John Britten. He took on the king of the twins, Ducati, and beat them with a bike he built in a garage in Christchurch. A photo of his bike made the cover of Cycle World with the words, "THE WORLD'S MOST ADVANCED MOTORCYCLE And it's not from Japan, Germany, Italy, or America."

@RustyFireEye

3 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you added John Britten in the comments here as he was also another great NZ motor cycles genius that is often overlooked by rest of the world a lot like Burt was until the movie about him was made.

@andrewd7586

3 ай бұрын

I’ve seen the Britten go around Phillip Island on several occasions! Unbelievable bike!👍🏼

@mirandahotspring4019

3 ай бұрын

@@andrewd7586 30 years old and still looks amazing beside modern superbikes! I saw two racing ay Pukekohe several years ago. I was lucky enough to be at the pits when one started up. Beethoven couldn't have imagined that sound!

@RustyFireEye

3 ай бұрын

I am also wondering if the Britten family have got back one of the bikes that was stolen from them a few years ago. My sister in law in Christchurch family is close to the Britten’s and they did put a call out about 10 years ago about trying to get it back.

@mirandahotspring4019

3 ай бұрын

@@RustyFireEye I am not aware of any Britten that has been stolen. There were ten of them made and I'm sure they are all accounted for. Was it one of his earlier bikes he designed a fairing for or something?

I have this movie on CD and have watched numerous times. It never gets old. Burt Munro was not only a mechanical genius, but a genuinely well liked man. He had an unquenchable passion for two wheeled speed, that won him the acclaim and recognition of the racing world. R I P BURT.

Burt Monroe is still out there driving that old Indian Scout.

@shanefraser7764

2 ай бұрын

Riding Eternal 🇳🇿🤘👑☝️

Salute to Burt Munro, the knight of motorcycle speed. I'm 67, and will pedal bike for transportation for a long time.

Amazing story! Never heard of this before, going to watch the movie. Thanks for sharing!!!!!

@BigKrisMorris

3 ай бұрын

The movie is amazing really great film

@timp1390

2 ай бұрын

It's absolutely brilliant

Burt’s trials and bravery is truly an inspiring story.

I know the guy that owns the house next door to wear Burt use to live. Sadly, all his old sheds are long gone. his collection of bikes is on display to this day in an Invercargill hardware store. Owned by his friend Norman Hayes who recently passed. New Zealanders seem to have a nack for innovation on a budget. Building insane things with no money At 6:21 you can see the corner of my mate's house.

@Local11Sam

Ай бұрын

@@tcbink nope. Section was flattened with a new house built.

@ZacariahAnderson-zz9ih

Ай бұрын

Some great engineers in southland, I was born there and have left thinking the town has nothing but it had great minds when it came to cars and bikes,

The world really needs to know just how great this simple man was and the self taught engineering skills he developed to not only, build his bike but cast his own parts in a very small town on the Southern most town in New Zealand, close to Antarctica, in a small shed!

Although this comment is late, it's still accurate. That record will never be broken because the organisers at Bonneville have closed the class. Around ten years ago an acquaintance of mine built an Indian specially to go after the record. IIRC on the first attempt he beat the record but the scrutineers found a fault with the bike (I don't recall what it was, but it was something NOT required by the class rules). This guy fixed the 'fault' and the following year went again to Bonneville, only to find that the class rules had been changed so that his bike no longer qualified for that record. Two years after that the class was closed. The organisers do not want the record beaten because the legend is worth too much to them. If any of you have seen the BBC documentary 'Speed Dreams' that was the story of the chase for the record. However, there's a lot missing from it (as you'd expect) because it has to appeal to a wide audience. The kicker in all this is that Chris was also a one-man band, so taking the record would have been very fitting.

@csyarid

10 күн бұрын

That's not at all true. Munro set a record in the 1000cc S-F, which was never closed, still in the books and available for anyone to go after today.

I already knew about Burt. But I completely enjoyed your telling of his story. Thank you!

Thank you for this post! Burt Munro is my hero! I'm 75.

Fantastic movie. Even greater story. God gives us very few light houses like this is one. Thank you Burt.

In 2014, 36 years after his death, he was posthumously awarded a 1967 record of 296.2593 km/h (184.087 mph) after his son John noticed a calculation error by AMA at that time.

A great new newzealander who didn't hold back despite his hurdles and his crude way of building one off custom performance parts for his journey into the hall of fame,i think mr munroe lived a teenagers life until he sadly passed. He lived a life of his direction and of his choosing ❤great job burt .

Love the Burt Munroe story - what a legend! If you've not seen it - watch the movie: 'The World's Fastest Indian's.

Anthony Hopkins did that movie. The fastest Indian

I cannot begin to touch Burt's awesomeness. Yet, similarly I did my fastest motorcycling in my sixties. I hit triple MPH digits most every weekend for a few years, with many gears in reserve.

@johnhess351

2 ай бұрын

And you did it on a Moto Guzzi!

@17713bb

2 ай бұрын

@@johnhess351 MV Agusta F4 good guess, my brother once had a Moto Guzzi

@TheJustinJ

22 күн бұрын

Motorcycling is a wonderful sport!

They don't mak'em like Bert any more .Bert Munro & John Britten were kiwi heros.

@ElMirageRacer4763

3 ай бұрын

I've a bunch of Kiwi mates Speedway sidecar racers that brought the sport to America. Nutters each and every one, and true blue friends. A truly different breed. 😊

@user-hb3go2cc9m

21 күн бұрын

Have you checked out Allen Millyard - genius English garage engineer? There are also a couple of them in Australia.

Bert Munro also gave the world a biodegradable, soluble, easily mass-produced citrus fertiliser called Munro Water. He made it himself, all the time. When his tank filled he would go out the side of his garage and pee on the lemon tree. Excellent crop, by all accounts.

Great homage to a fellow Kiwi. Thank you for your video ❤

I heard that the speed record could be broke easily nowadays but no one would dare do it to unseat Burts awesome record. There is still respect in the racing world.

@stufreeland5709

2 ай бұрын

If that’s not true, it sure aught to be! Cheers for Burt.

@sidengland6302

2 ай бұрын

I believe the record was immortalized so it can never be challenged out of respect for Bert.

@NZMOPAR

2 ай бұрын

you cant run a bike with a shell with no firewall now too so it cant be broken

@alpeach9480

Ай бұрын

It's no longer possible as the rules have been changed.

@brokendad2222

25 күн бұрын

As I get older I have come to realize there are some things that should stand and whether they could be beat is irrelevant.

I met the the author for Berts book and he said that Anthony Hopkins played Bert so well in the movie of him the Fastest Indian. Anthony Hopkins was just like Bert in real life and this came from his family. The Fastest Indian is one of my favourite movies.

I saw this very machine in person and heard it run a few years back in Philadelphia at the Simeone Museum. What an experience! And what a primitive, amazing machine!

@NZMOPAR

2 ай бұрын

the bike in the US is not his first Indian. it was a 2nd bike frame he built to leave in the US later on after a few trips to the US he took the OG engine home with him each time to work on it. his original bike is still in Invercargill New Zealand . the engine in the one in the US is all parts he used and made but not the speed run engine

@6CylSuccessVideos

2 ай бұрын

Interesting. It was presented at the event as being “on loan” to the U.S. , later to move from Philadelphia to Boston and then to be returned to NZ. Either way, a really impressive experience! Thanks very much for the comments!

Best movie ever. A great bloke. A great yarn.

Bert is respected but other Bonneville Salt Flat racers. His speeds even in this time are very respectful. It is inaccurate to say his last record can not be beaten. Initially after the film the " World's Fastest " some racers went after his records. Since then racers consider it bad form to go after his last record. Records generally are open to fair competition except Burt's last record. I'm going to my eighth Bonneville Speed Week in 2024 myself and at 70+ years old myself consider Bert the ultimate role model.

@alpeach9480

Ай бұрын

Burt's record will stand as the rules have changed. You going to Bonneville, oohhh !! When I win Lotto - - - I

A man like Burt Munro comes along in the proverbial blue moon! Such dedication to his god of speed! The world will never see his likes again. Hero is not enough of a word to describe him. Unique!

Thank you for a great history of a motor bike hero! No other rider will ever match his achievements including building his own bike.

I love your pure excitement for burt’s amazing achievements. He was, and still is, a true genius. With no factory back up, no big money sponsorship, he achieved his dreams and some amazing records. A truly amazing man, a real hero of mine. God bless Burt Munro 🎉

Never heard of hum untill I saw the movie The World's Fastest Indian. Great story and life!!!

Great tribute with details I didn’t know ! Thanks for doing this video. I have 2 blueray copies of “Worlds Fastest Indian “. It never gets old !

I have watched a number of KZread offerings on Burt Munro, I reckon this one stands above the others. Wonderful impassioned delivery, skilled video montage along with details and additional story elements I had not heard before. Thoroughly entertaining. (and so damned refreshing not to have AI generated script or voice over)

@alpeach9480

Ай бұрын

I am an old Kiwi car guy, not so much into the bike scene. However, I have long known the story of Burt Munro, have the superb movie on DVD ( fantastic, Anthony Hopkins ! ) etc, etc. ( Do check out Jon Britten ) Anyway, linnight ( above ),, I was going say exactly what you have said. What a brilliant video this is,, comprehensive, accurate, FULL of enthusiasm and an absolute credit to the presenter and producers. Outstanding !!

@linnightl9277

Ай бұрын

@@alpeach9480 Oh yes - the Jon Britten story is equally of outstanding accomplishments and Kiwi "can do" attitude.

Excellent story sir, really enjoyed it. What a man.

All the years Burt was at Bonneville from 1956-1975 1956- Burt's 1st time at Bonneville, (spectator) 1957 - Burt's 2nd time at Bonneville,(spectator) 1959- Burt's 3rd time at Bonneville, ( still as a spectator), also in 1959 Burt first met the young Mickey Thompson, Mickey and Burt instantly warmed up to each other and became good friends. Burt then decided to debut with his Indian in either 1961 or 1962, it ended up being speed week of 1962. 1962- Burt's debut year - his Indian was 853cc, twin cam ( tail was 3 finned), s-a 883cc record at 178.971 mph (average). Burt's best measured mile was well over 180 mph. Burt had qualifying and runs at 171, 175, 179 mph and 182.55 mph. Burt went full bore with his Indian for the first time at the salt in 1962. He was also named Sportsman of the year, and in total Burt did 53 miles on the salt in just 1962 alone. 1963- Burt made some big upgrades to his bike before Bonneville 1963, like converting his Indian to a 4 cam instead of the old 2 cam configuration from 1962. He also lowered the nose of the fiberglass streamIiner body for down force. Also Burt's Indian now has a large single, mono- tail fin instead of the triple fin from the previous year, his qualifying went well at 183.673 mph, after the qualifying run Burt was jittery with excitement, since the engine was going like a bomb in his own words and the stability issues were a thing of the past, he knew he would be breaking 200 mph really soon. Burt's first run was going very well at first as he was clearly exceeding his previous best speed. The salt was whizzing by so fast under the Indians nose that it wasn't even blurred anymore, it was featureless. Burt compared the salt at speed to an ironed tablecloth because it's just moving so by fast, features cannot be made. At that point he was doing at least 195 mph, when unfortunately the front connecting rod broke, ending his S-A 883cc record attempts for 1963. The AMA said Burt recorded 195.5 mph on his blowup run, though Burt averaged 184 mph in the mile, his bike was still 853cc. 1964- Burt enlarged the Indian to over 870cc, the Bonneville track was rough and terrible in 1964, doing a mere 40-50 mph Burt was taking a serious beating, he had to go low gear for a while then he put her in 2nd for another mile, slowly winding the throttle up, she started weaving as well so Burt kept sitting up to stabilize the bike while the Indian was getting faster and faster and faster, by mile 4-5 he was in top gear for awhile. Burt still managed to qualify at 184 mph, but bad weather the next day ended his chance of running record runs. Speed week 1964 was a total wash out, only 4 days of running before bad weather ended speed week for good. 1965- a zero year for Burt, he had some low speed runs in the 160 mph range. At the end of 1965 Burt decided to run in the 61 inch class, 1000cc, instead of the 55 inch class, 901cc. Burt said himself he probably only qualified once in 1965. 1966- S-A 1000cc record at 168.66 mph(average), qualifying at 172 mph, unofficial top speed at 212 mph, Burt's Indian was 905cc. Burt was not happy with such a slow average, considering he was doing way above a disappointing and low 168 mph on his runs when the Indian was at the speed wobbles. Still he had to take it as it was another record. 1967- Burt arrived in America in late June of 1967. He went to his friend Sam Pierce’s shop in San Gabriel California to work on the Indian. Burt Lengthened the Indian’s tail fin and cut a 8 inch diameter hole into the nose cone which directed air into the body through a 10 kilogram lead tunnel casted from the old weight he had attached to the front of the frame. He also created outlets towards the rear of the shell hoping the modifications would reduce the pressure wave coming off the front which he thought had prevented the tail from stabilizing the machine. Burt also hoped the extra weight would help his bike run true like an arrow. Burt also enlarged the v-twins displacement to 953cc. S-A 1000cc record at 184.087 mph(average), best measured mile at 188 mph, qualifying at 184/190.070 mph, he upped his old record by nearly 16 mph, earning himself top record breaker of 1967 and American motorcyclist of the year. He was still a little disappointed though. Burt knew the Indian had enough power to push it past 200 mph like it had done the year prior in 1966, but one of the problems was the salt which was unfortunately wet and heavy. He estimated on every run that there was about 110 pounds of salt caked on the bike, which was enough to slow the Indian down to well below it's potential top speed. 1968- Burt had carburetor issues, the Indian kept insisting on running rich, even with the main jet nearly closed she still wouldn't run right, he could only coax a lousy 155 mph from his Indian. It was still a very interesting year though because Burt's good friend Mickey Thompson was at speed week 1968 with his 1200 hp 1969 mustang. Mickey also gave Burt a ride at 11 pm one night in the mustang. After Burt got the Indian to where it seemed to be running like it's old self he decided to test his bike on the highway in Nevada that ran through Reno which had no speed limit at the time, he got pulled over after passing a cop at well over 100 mph, when the cop asked Burt on how fast he was going Burt replied with he was doing a lousy 160 miles an hour at best. Burt also told the officer that he had already run at over 200 miles an hour and doing 160 is like a stroll in the bloody park. After that Burt gave up for 1968 because the Indian was not running good and it was pointless to run it any further on the salt. 1969-For this speed week Burt was more prepared than any other year prior, he ran a qualifying run at 191 mph and his first run again at 191 mph but on his return run the Indian started blubbering and surging again like it did the year prior in 1968, Burt kept adjusting the fuel mixture, doing 14 runs on the salt in 4 days, but unfortunately to no avail. Burt figured out it was a bad magneto in the Indian that was causing all the running issues. In 1970 Burt decided to run a different fuel, so he switched from his traditional methanol which he always ran the Indian off of to nitromethane. Even with all the adjustments he made to run his Indian on nitro, the v-twin still burned out all his spare pistons. It was now unfortunately over for Burt who was 71 years old. 1971- Burt's 13th year at Bonneville and 10th year running his Indian, which was his last. Ran a lousy run at 148.51 mph without the shell due to strict rules, without the shell the Indian was now seriously over geared, he did another run with the shell on going full bore for the last time ever. Burt never ran his bike there again. New Zealand film director Roger Donaldson and his crew were also on the salt in 1971, they filmed Burt doing some runs on his Indian for the documentary about him called Offerings to the God of Speed, (1971). it's a phenomenal documentary, I highly recommend people to watch it. 1975 - Burt's 14th and final year at Bonneville, (Spectator). Though Burt did have the Indian with him, he never ran it. The AMA also said Burt could no longer officially run at Bonneville anymore. After Bonneville 1975 Burt said his goodbyes to all his good friends before permanently sailing back to New Zealand. In 1975 Burt sold the original and highly modified 1920 Indian chassis/ the last version of his Indians fiberglass streamline shell to his friend Sam Pierce. Burt took the original Indian engine home and gave Sam another one. Back home Burt put the record breaking v-twin which he ran at Bonneville into his 1924 Indian chassis, that frame was only ever run in New Zealand. In 1977 the year before Burt Munro passed away he sold his bikes to his friend Norman Haynes, Burt sold his 1936 velocette MSS 650 and of course the world famous Indian Scout which is not the actual bike Burt ran from 1962-1971 at Bonneville and set all the records on, the v-twin that sits in the frame is the original and highly modified 1920 record setting engine Burt modified but the chassis is from a 1924 Indian, that chassis Burt only ever ran in New Zealand. Both machines are on display at E Haynes and Son Hardware in Burt's hometown of Invercargill New Zealand. So today Burt's actual 1920 Indian Scout is in two countries. The original but highly modified 1920 chassis plus the final version of the Indians fiberglass shell, used from 1967-1971 at Bonneville are in America, (restored) and owned by the Pierce family, the v-twin they have is a different one, not the original/ record setting one. In New Zealand, E Haynes and Son hardware has the original and built 1920 record setting v-twin which Burt modified all his life, that sits in Burt's 1924 Indian chassis( the frame which was never used in America, only in New Zealand). And they also have Burt's other bike he worked on as well, the 1936 single cylinder Velocette mss 650. In January of 1978 Burt passed away peacefully at home, age 78. Over 200 people came to his funeral Losing Burt was a massive loss to New Zealand even in America as well. Indian motorcycles themselves were really saddened by the news of Burt's passing but they were also really proud of him.

And very passionately told, I must say!

A determined human

Thank you - You tell Burt's story incredibly well !

This man is a hero ! Just incredible

Old age age and cunning will overcome youth and enthusiasm every time!!! Peace!!!

He was an absolute legend!.... Nuff said....

This was so good😭 thank you 👏 Yes I’m a blubbering motorcycle hero enthusiast, and not ashamed of it either😂

288 km/h is 179 mph! On 850 cc? Brilliant!

Just found this. What a beautifully presented story - i had a smile on my face watching this. Yes i have seen the movie years ago. The man was incredible. Thank you for delivering the story with so much enthusiasm and passion.

Thank you for your enthusiasm and respect for Burt.

I saw the film as well but you did a great job presenting his story. Thanks !

He's the man, that motivates me to develop the best bikes everyday from today

I have seen the bike on display at his friends hardware store in Invercargill at the southern end of the South Island. Pretty rickety cobbled together chassis compared to what we have had from the factories even since the 1960's. It looks completely hand made for sure. It is an incredible story 😅

You just can't express to non-motorheads the magnitude of Burt's badassery. It's breathtaking.

Well done… and the story of Burt and his passion. And the failure is not an option. is what separates the heroes and the zeros……Your passion for this story and you’re astonishment for this man. you brought forward with so much energy and exuberance.made me feel just how incredible and exciting Bert’s achievements and how important his drive and passion for people that have a dream…. Thank you 😊

HERO. What an amazing, wonderful, inspiring story, and man, and life.

DO NOT Delete this channel... Excellent story excellent movie The Fastest Indian.

Thanks for your enthusiasm, a story well told. From New Zealand

Beautiful documentary! Thank you for this video, I didn't know about Burt Munro, amazing man! You must identify well with him since you also went through serious crashes... I hope you foot is doing better now.

Thanks for telling this important story in a funny and enlightening way

My favorite kiwi movie mate Burt Munro is an absolute legend here in New Zealand 🇳🇿

Bert was a One of a Kind…! Like his Bike. Never Forgotten….!

🌟Awesome video...and I also love 'The World's Fastest Indian' movie! 😊

I live in Invercargill and that beach is a 3 minutes drive away... he is still talked about here!

Thank you for Highlighting Berts incredible feat of Perseverance and Dedication to his One True Love., ❤️.

Thanks for that Alberto. As a Kiwi we in NZ are very proud of Bert and his legacy.

Excellent bit of history about a most remarkable man. Nice work!

The movie had some shots of what was either a FABULOUS replica, or the actual offering wall.

Thank you for telling the story.

Alberto, Munro was a real deal dude. His passion is not matched by anyone I dont believe. Thanks for the reminder of him, I was well aware of Bonneville but not his records in NZ. If you are ever in America, my door is open to you my friend. Hell, if you hit a track day or two with me, I may pay for your flight out and back.... :)

Burt had the spirit of an Italian, Italians don’t know when to quit 👍🏻❤️‍🔥✝️🤪🙋🏾‍♀️😜 thank God we made history so many times and we’re about to make history again. We love you burt

We are past the Golden Age where people know how to fix things

@richardcovello5367

3 ай бұрын

Not if you're willing to learn!

@twistedpixel2558

3 ай бұрын

Ya, because machinists, engineers, and mechanics don't exist anymore. That's just you bud. Don't put your inabilities off on everyone else. We are not all the same.

@davidkennedy4845

3 ай бұрын

Not so! Unfortunately, however, we now live in a disposable society where products offered to the consumer are not intended to be repaired and based on the bottom line. Another aspect of the dumbing down of the human race. Full credit to Burt Munro for his curiosity, passion, determination, resourcefulness and ingenuity, and last but not least, his humanity. A fine example of a life well lived.

@vaportrail6315

2 ай бұрын

@@twistedpixel2558 sure they exist today jackass and thanks for assuming that I don't know how to fix anything. I grew up on a farm where fixing and repairing are a necessity. Later I went to a trade school and learned welding which got me into the boilermakers where I became a pressure welder and was able to retire at 56 1/2. Now that's something you can only dream about. It's not easy being as awesome as me but I get by LOL

@alpeach9480

Ай бұрын

Thanks America for the throwaway society, worse still is China, where goods are designed to fail the day after the warranty expires. China got rich exporting shiploads of landfill all around the world, and are now able to BUY the whole damn world, often by extortion of poorer countries. Be very afraid of their Belt and Road initiative. !!

what a brilliant and passionate description of a wonderful story. Thank you.

Great video! I saw that movie and loved it but this video really tells the story of him. Thank you!

Great Video my friend, Burt has been my idle for decades, your passion describing this legend made me tear... Age is nothing, dreams are everything! Those who can't find the courage to pursue their dreams, will regret it, once age prevents them to do so.... Balkan Shipyards

Well done 👍🏻, thanks!

Thank you!

Nice video about Burt! There's the Burt Munro Classic races held in New Zealand every year, in his memory.

WOW! Thank you for sharing Burt's story! (Don't delete please!) Now I need to see the movie! Thank you!

Amazing person and even more amazing story, he was and still is a motorcycle legend, ❤ from🇨🇦👍video.

I first saw the movie years ago and have seen it several times since, but I never knew there was footage of the real man. I'd seen pictures but videos are something else.

Part crazy, part god. Burt Munro is a legend.

What great determination and a follower of his dream!

It’s such a cool story! He’s a great human being.

His story always makes me smile. Great movie and a great man .

A great movie about this guy..well worth watching

I never met Burt Munro, but my best friend and his brother did. We grew up in Invercargill - just a few kilometers from Burt's home and 'bike' shed. My friend and his brother completely rebuilt an ancient Indian motorcycle into a beautiful pristine road machine that gleamed from every pore. I believe Burt assisted with vital spares and advice to achieve this. It is in a museum somewhere in New Zealand. The hardware store, "E. Hayes & Sons" in Invercargill is a wonderful place to explore. Old school - buy a single bolt & nut - just what you need - for a reasonable cost. Best H/Ware store in New Zealand by far. It has a permanent display of Burt Munro's original hand-built Indian and many other old & restored motorcycles from past eras. If you are a die-hard petrol-head, Invercargill is the place to be. There is an annual racing event (in honor of Burt Munro at Oreti beach) that draws hundreds of bikers to the town for a week or so. Lots of fun and drama.

...What a great presentation! Very well done!

A story well told. Thank you.