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THE Worlds Fastest Indian
At the Indian Motorcycles booth they had this on display. It's not the one fabricated just for the movie but is the actual bike Burt Munro used to set the class 'Land Speed Record' at Bonneville in 1967 (183.586 mph) that still stands today. While it is the the original running chasis and stremline fairing, the original engine remains in New Zealand. The engine now in the bike is one that he used for experimenting and trials. The really exciting point was when they fired it up.....
note: chitty cell phone pic is not real accurate, actual color is dark red
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verra cool!
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That is awesome! I LOVED that movie! I have always wanted to see that bike!
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It's amazing how simple yet at the same time how complicated the bike is. Having been to Bonneville Speedweek in 2011 and now having seen the bike itself, Munro's accomplishments are even that more impressive.
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Even MORE impressive was when we all were on the other side of the Javitz center, and it being extremely crowded, and that thing just ROARED!! The whole crowd got quiet for a minute.
Did I say LOUD?? No, it was frikin' LOUD!!!!
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What no audio I thought the story of how he took parts from car engines to make his own pistons was genius in its self but to see the bike in life would be a topper to life , thanks for sharing with us
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Pretty darned cool that you were able to see and hear that bike, Scabby.
Thanks for sharin' the pics!
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Very very cool!!
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I'm green with envy. A friend here in CC had an outdoor movie night and they showed The Worlds Fastest Indian. I would love to see and hear that bike running! Too cool!
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One good movie....
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Very cool..that thing sounds serious.
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Nice! Saw the movie too. Love that pipe music.
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What an awesome sound thanks for that video
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Found this video that was recorded when I saw the bike started on Saturday. Seems to be a bit better sound quality than the one above from Friday's show.
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