Posted by Bill Kiene on February 27, 2006, 2:37 pm
I am an old dirt biker from my youth and my uncle was a motorcycle mechanic
so I went to see that new movie, "The World's Fastest Indian".
For those who don't know, the Indian was a brand of motorcycle that was
competing with Harley-Davidson but did not survive. There are people who a
big fans of Indians though.
If you have any connection with motorcycles or know anyone who does, young
or old, please tell them about this great movie.
It is about Bert Munro from New Zealand who came over here in the '60s with
an old 1920 Indian 'Scout 45' to set some land speed records at the
Bonneville Salt Flat in Utah that are still standing today. He was clocked
at over 200 mph on one of his speed timing runs.
It is staring Anthony Hopkins who is perfect in this part. Burt was in his
'60s when he first made the epic journey to American.
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Bill Kiene
Kiene's Fly Shop
Sacramento, CA, USA
Web site: www.kiene.com
Posted by Tom K. on February 27, 2006, 6:50 pm
>I am an old dirt biker from my youth and my uncle was a motorcycle mechanic
>so I went to see that new movie, "The World's Fastest Indian".
> For those who don't know, the Indian was a brand of motorcycle that was
> competing with Harley-Davidson but did not survive. There are people who a
> big fans of Indians though.
> If you have any connection with motorcycles or know anyone who does, young
> or old, please tell them about this great movie.
> It is about Bert Munro from New Zealand who came over here in the '60s
> with an old 1920 Indian 'Scout 45' to set some land speed records at the
> Bonneville Salt Flat in Utah that are still standing today. He was clocked
> at over 200 mph on one of his speed timing runs.
> It is staring Anthony Hopkins who is perfect in this part. Burt was in his
> '60s when he first made the epic journey to American.
And it's not just a "motorcycle" movie for enthusiasts. My wife loved it as
the story, acting & cinematography make it a treat for non-bikers as well.
Tom K.
Posted by Tony on February 28, 2006, 1:23 pm
>
>>I am an old dirt biker from my youth and my uncle was a motorcycle mechanic
>>so I went to see that new movie, "The World's Fastest Indian".
>>
>>For those who don't know, the Indian was a brand of motorcycle that was
>>competing with Harley-Davidson but did not survive.
Did not survive? I thought Indian was still being made. I know there's
an Indian MC store in Corona, CA - do they only deal with parts / used
bikes, then?
Obviously - I have NO idea about this... any clarification would help!
Posted by Tom K. on February 28, 2006, 1:32 pm
>>
>>>I am an old dirt biker from my youth and my uncle was a motorcycle
>>>mechanic so I went to see that new movie, "The World's Fastest Indian".
>>>
>>>For those who don't know, the Indian was a brand of motorcycle that was
>>>competing with Harley-Davidson but did not survive.
> Did not survive? I thought Indian was still being made. I know there's an
> Indian MC store in Corona, CA - do they only deal with parts / used bikes,
> then?
> Obviously - I have NO idea about this... any clarification would help!
http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/
Tom K.
Posted by Bike Guy Joe on February 28, 2006, 8:05 pm
I just wish the movie were playing somewhere within a hundred miles of
where I live....
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>so I went to see that new movie, "The World's Fastest Indian".
> For those who don't know, the Indian was a brand of motorcycle that was
> competing with Harley-Davidson but did not survive. There are people who a
> big fans of Indians though.
> If you have any connection with motorcycles or know anyone who does, young
> or old, please tell them about this great movie.
> It is about Bert Munro from New Zealand who came over here in the '60s
> with an old 1920 Indian 'Scout 45' to set some land speed records at the
> Bonneville Salt Flat in Utah that are still standing today. He was clocked
> at over 200 mph on one of his speed timing runs.
> It is staring Anthony Hopkins who is perfect in this part. Burt was in his
> '60s when he first made the epic journey to American.