Showing posts with label Burt Munro. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Burt Munro. Show all posts

Monday, 8 July 2013

The new Indian motorcycle and Burt Munro

As many of my readers will know, I went to Invercargill in New Zealand recently and saw the Indian motorcycles that Burt Munro broke the land speed record with.  I also went to see his grave.With the recent re-appearance of the Indian Motorcycle Company, a few videos have been made to celebrate the re-emergence of the Indian brand, and very good videos they are too.Two further videos, about building...

Thursday, 7 February 2013

Burt Munro and The World's fastest Indian

Jackie and I went right down to the bottom of New Zealand’s south island and headed to 105 Bainfield Road. Why? This is where the legendary Burt Munro built his motorcycles in a simple shed. Now containing a family home, the small piece of land once was also home to a lemon tree.... Many readers...