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ravisanjeevk · 10-30-2009, 05:56 PM

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In 1920 a 21 year old Southlander stood gazing at a brand-new motorcycle in an Invercargill garage. His eyes roved over the neat little V twin engine, the cast alloy primary case, the leaf sprung front fork. His hand lovingly stroked the gleaming red paint and the sparkle of the polished nickel matched that in his eyes. The proprietor was spoken to, a deal was struck, and the young man bought his motorcycle, beginning a partnership which was to last until his death in December 1978. The man was Burt Munro and the bike was an Indian Scout, destined to become the world's fastest Indian.

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Sunny · 11-01-2009, 03:36 AM

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TnT · 11-01-2009, 07:42 AM

The best tribute Mr Munro was in the form of a movie 'The World's Fastest Indian' with Sir Anthony Hopkins playing the role of Burt Munro. The movie gives us the story much better showing the man's undying enthusiasm, never say die spirit and desire to go as fast as possible on his bike.

The World's Fastest Indian (2005)

O'Eight · 11-01-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TnT

The best tribute Mr Munro was in the form of a movie 'The World's Fastest Indian' with Sir Anthony Hopkins playing the role of Burt Munro. The movie gives us the story much better showing the man's undying enthusiasm, never say die spirit and desire to go as fast as possible on his bike.

The World's Fastest Indian (2005)

It is one of the most inspirational movies ever.

velociraptor13 · 11-01-2009, 09:46 AM

From the website--Burt began modifying his bike in 1926. His methods, to say the least, were unorthodox. He used an old spoke for a micrometer and cast parts in old tins although one American report has him casting pistons in holes in the sand at the local beach! He built his own four-cam design to replace the standard two-cam system and converted to overhead valves. He made his own barrels, flywheels, pistons, cams and followers and lubrication system. In their final form he in effect hand-carved his con-rods from a Caterpillar tractor axle, and hardened and tempered them to 143 tons tensile strength. He built a seventeen plate, thousand pound pressure clutch and used a triple chain drive. He experimented with streamlining and, in its final form, the bike was completely enclosed in a streamlined shell.The leaf-sprung fork was dispensed with and what appears to be a girder fork from a 1925 - 1928 Prince substituted.--Talk about engineering,this guy was a certified genius

jd666 · 11-01-2009, 10:25 AM

this dude doubled the cc of the bike and tripled the top speed of the machine.. thats an indication of how fast he went and how much effort he put in. amazing!

ashes · 11-01-2009, 03:04 PM

^^^the top spped was quadrupled AFAIK cuz the stock speed of indian as he says in the movie was 54MPH and the speed record was set at 203MPH!!

moeed · 11-01-2009, 08:02 PM

He had a "never say die" attitude. A great inspiration to many.
Loved the movie too.

Abhicoffeearoma · 11-20-2009, 04:20 PM

Burt Munro is one the Legends of all times in the history of Motorcycling!

Also credit must be given all the crew of "The World's Fastest Indian" especially Anthony Hopkins for his brilliant acting!

k2cool_87 · 11-20-2009, 04:25 PM

quite a movie that one...makes you want to believe....makes you want to get off and do something like it....quite sensational acting from the genius that is Hopkins....

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velociraptor13 DIESEL JUNKIE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai/Pattaya Posts: 1,478	From the website--Burt began modifying his bike in 1926. His methods, to say the least, were unorthodox. He used an old spoke for a micrometer and cast parts in old tins although one American report has him casting pistons in holes in the sand at the local beach! He built his own four-cam design to replace the standard two-cam system and converted to overhead valves. He made his own barrels, flywheels, pistons, cams and followers and lubrication system. In their final form he in effect hand-carved his con-rods from a Caterpillar tractor axle, and hardened and tempered them to 143 tons tensile strength. He built a seventeen plate, thousand pound pressure clutch and used a triple chain drive. He experimented with streamlining and, in its final form, the bike was completely enclosed in a streamlined shell.The leaf-sprung fork was dispensed with and what appears to be a girder fork from a 1925 - 1928 Prince substituted.--Talk about engineering,this guy was a certified genius __________________ Two things are Infinite-universe And Human Stupidity. Last edited by velociraptor13; 11-01-2009 at 12:11 PM.

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jd666 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gurgaon/Faridabad Posts: 3,320	this dude doubled the cc of the bike and tripled the top speed of the machine.. thats an indication of how fast he went and how much effort he put in. amazing! __________________ The latest RXZ rebuild pics, updated July 2011 - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/thumpers...tml#post669927 My offerings to the gods of speed - - Yamaha R15 - Yamaha RXZ 5 speed

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ashes Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 254	^^^the top spped was quadrupled AFAIK cuz the stock speed of indian as he says in the movie was 54MPH and the speed record was set at 203MPH!! __________________ RESPECT MAH AUTHORITAAH!!

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Abhicoffeearoma Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10	Hail Burt! Burt Munro is one the Legends of all times in the history of Motorcycling! Also credit must be given all the crew of "The World's Fastest Indian" especially Anthony Hopkins for his brilliant acting! Attached Thumbnails

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TnT DuhHHH... FreSh MeaT...!!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: AP - 29G Posts: 627	The best tribute Mr Munro was in the form of a movie 'The World's Fastest Indian' with Sir Anthony Hopkins playing the role of Burt Munro. The movie gives us the story much better showing the man's undying enthusiasm, never say die spirit and desire to go as fast as possible on his bike. The World's Fastest Indian (2005)

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moeed The Addict! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad/On the highways Posts: 2,396	He had a "never say die" attitude. A great inspiration to many. Loved the movie too.

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