O2 V11 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Since Burt Munro's story has been turned into a movie, Invercargill is now being touted as you guessed it, home of the world's fastest Indian. The record holding bike itself resides in E Hayes and Sons Hardware store in Invercargill's main street. The movie stars Anthony Hopkins who is being talked up as a possible Oscar nominee for his performance. The movie is based on the life of Burt Munro with the usual Hollywood twist of course, but the fact remains, this old man took a 1920 Indian Scout he had modified over the years from an original top speed of 55 mph to a top speed of 201 mph. Here is a link to the W.F.I. site: http://www.worldsfastestindian.com.au/main.html Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex-Corsa Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 What's the name of that movie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Foster Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 What's the name of that movie? 69017[/snapback] Its called "The Worlds Fastest Indian" - imagine that! See http://www.worldsfastestindian.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helicopterjim R.I.P. Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Its called "The Worlds Fastest Indian" - imagine that! See http://www.worldsfastestindian.com/ 69018[/snapback] I am definitely interested. I hope hollywood does not have too great a grip on this movie. We need to know that others can do well too (although Rollie Free has definitely set a mark that will take a real man to meet). This is a very interesting story that I wish to see more of!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsholar Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Since Burt Munro's story has been turned into a movie, Invercargill is now being touted as you guessed it, home of the world's fastest Indian... They had this bike on display at the Hansen Dam British Bike Rally a few weeks ago here in LA. I guess it was here because they've been shooting the movie here. Jedione68 or SoCalDon have photos of it, I believe. It's a truly remarkable machine right out of the 20's, with a few, er, special modifications. Can't wait to see the film w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsholar Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 They had this bike on display at the Hansen Dam British Bike Rally a few weeks ago here in LA... 69054[/snapback] Ah yes, here you are: photo 1 Left to right, that's my son, Owen, yours truly, Jedione68, MG SPD Racer, and Triumph Jim looking on. Don't know who the chap is in the black shirt w/red stripes on the sleeves-- maybe Munro's grandson? And here's the link to the split view: photo 2 w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Seen the movie Seen the real thing haul arse at the track... what a bloody awesome sound, go to this link http://community.webshots.com/album/296325135CUQmiB for pics As for the movie shit it was good, very Kiwi like tho, we have a odd sorta humer about us. A def to see if you havent already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsholar Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 ... This is a very interesting story that I wish to see more of!! 69052[/snapback] It opens in LA and NY 12/9, and limited US release in Feb. of '06. We should get some guys together locally to ride to it and see it. w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g.forrest Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 thanks rob.i now know the truth.and i have the book to read..Burt Munro.legend of speed. now in all its naked glory. Since Burt Munro's story has been turned into a movie, Invercargill is now being touted as you guessed it, home of the world's fastest Indian. The record holding bike itself resides in E Hayes and Sons Hardware store in Invercargill's main street. The movie stars Anthony Hopkins who is being talked up as a possible Oscar nominee for his performance. The movie is based on the life of Burt Munro with the usual Hollywood twist of course, but the fact remains, this old man took a 1920 Indian Scout he had modified over the years from an original top speed of 55 mph to a top speed of 201 mph. Here is a link to the W.F.I. site: http://www.worldsfastestindian.com.au/main.html Rob 69015[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g.forrest Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 i gotta see this movie. an incredible story, a man and a motorcycle together for 57 years.not to mention all his other achievments with other m/cycles. ciao gazza. thanks rob.i now know the truth.and i have the book to read..Burt Munro.legend of speed. now in all its naked glory. 69326[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyNZ Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Hey Rob, Did you go to the Burt Munro Challenge this year? Were there many Guzzis there? Any pictures? https://burtmunrochallenge.co.nz https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/motorsport/119325308/speed-record-set-at-oreti-beach-despite-strong-winds I hope Edendale wasn't affected by the flood. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyNZ Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 On 11/30/2005 at 2:17 PM, O2 V11 said: Here is a link to the W.F.I. site: http://www.worldsfastestindian.com.au/main.html Rob That link points to shoes. Maybe you could edit your post? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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