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World's fastest indian

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by joshbob, Jun 19, 2011.

  1. joshbob

    joshbob Well-Known Member

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    I thought I'd seen all the "biker" movies (most of them really bad) until last night when I saw "The World's Fastest Indian" on TV. I was so impressed with this film I thought I'd mention it and recommend it to anybody who hasn't seen it and wants to see a really fine real life story. Anthony Hopkins plays an old man from New Zealand whose dream is to take his hopped up 1920s Indian motorcyle to the Bonneville Salt flats in pursuit of the land speed record. Check it out!
    joshbob, Jun 19, 2011
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yep, its a good flick.
    FLHTbiker, Jun 19, 2011
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    yes that is a great movie, it is one that watch on a snowy afternoon when Iget bored with being shut in.
    HarleysLR, Jun 19, 2011
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    Please HarleyLR, no talk of snow, think summer, warm weather, riding through the hills. :D
    FLHTbiker, Jun 19, 2011
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    a great movie!!!!!!! and i am thinking of snow!!!!!!!!!
    chucktx, Jun 19, 2011
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    Sleepy, Jun 19, 2011
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    yep went riding thru the hills (mountains) today with my son, it's our annual ride together for fathers day, no picture just ride'n and eate'n and ride'n. great day mid 80's started with a coat and ended with t-shirt only. Great to spend time with my son.
    HarleysLR, Jun 19, 2011
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    What a great way to spend father's day! I spent mine wrenching "The Beast" in my shop. (It's no longer "Ol' Bob" - "Beast" seems more appropriate).
    joshbob, Jun 20, 2011
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    Yeah it's a great story


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    I ordered the movie! I like Anthony Hopkins and I like bikes so it's a win win for me. I can't wait to see it.
    Fatboy128, Jun 20, 2011
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    Darn good movie , seen it a few times :D
    cowboy, Jun 20, 2011
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    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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    It's great. The story is real which makes it all the more interesting

    You won't be able to walk away from it


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    hotroadking, Aug 6, 2011
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    I picked up that DVD in the used rental sellout bin a year or two ago for $2.oo I had seen it once at a friend's place.
    That guy made a lot more trips to the salt flats after the initial one.......I think the extras were better than the movie.
    I've always been partial to flatties .......I've still got one...my 47 sericar.
    hrdtlrydr, Aug 7, 2011
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    love that movie i think it one of the best i'v seen.
    parker, Aug 7, 2011
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    Waiting for a rainy or snowy day when me and the chocolate lab are the only ones home and I'll open the celephane and view it! I have a few waiting for that day or days. Including the Pacific series.
    Fatboy128, Aug 7, 2011
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    you will with out a doubt enjoy it,it is a true bike movie.i would say it is one about true dedication to a dream. ride safe.
    parker, Aug 7, 2011
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    I've been reading up on Burt Munro. What an inspiration to bikers everywhere. He did all that with an antique flathead Indian - just think what he coulda done with one of the more modern bikes! Scary!
    joshbob, Aug 11, 2011
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