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  • mikeb
    XSive
    • Apr 2005
    • 21
    • Joliet, IL

    #1

    Worlds Fastest Indian

    Just curious as to how many members are going to go see this movie. I know it's not about an XS but it is about a man who loved his machine and loved to work on it as well as ride it. Personally I am looking forward to seeing this movie. Maybe it will motivate me to get the tank and fenders off my bike and get them painted.
    Original owner of 1980
    Midnight Special
  • DiverRay
    Moderator
    • Nov 2004
    • 7603
    • Star, IDAHO

    #2
    I plan on seeing it, just not sure when. I'll probably have to wait until I get back from my "business trip" to Europe. 16 days there for 4 days of work
    Ray
    Ray Matteis
    KE6NHG
    XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
    XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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    • JWSanders
      XSive Maximus
      • May 2005
      • 879
      • White House, TN

      #3
      It looks like it's going to be a great movie. The previews I've seen so far have been great.

      I hadn't known his story before hearing about the movie, but have looked into it since. He did some amazing stuff in his time, for sure!

      80 XS1100SG
      81 XS400SH

      Some men miss opportunity because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Edison

      A Few Animations I've Made

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      • MartyA
        XS-XJ Guru
        • Jul 2002
        • 2148
        • NW PA

        #4
        Did I hear the preview correctly? Why do you do it? Because 3 minutes on the back of a motorcycle is worth a lifetime of not on one.

        Something like that.
        Marty in NW PA
        Gone - 1978E - one of the first XS11 made
        Gone - 2007A FJR - the only year of Dark Red Metallic
        This IS my happy face.

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        • xs650mike
          XS-XJ Guru
          • Aug 2005
          • 1286
          • Lake County, California

          #5
          Planning on seeing it myself.

          Hey Ray, have fun in Yurp!
          Shiny side up,
          650 Mike

          XS1100SF "Rusty", runs great, 96k miles
          XS650SJ "The Black Bike", engine from XS650H with 750cc big bore kit, 30k miles

          Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out and defiantly shouting, "WOW, what a ride !" - [URL="http://www.flyingsnail.com/Sprung/index.html"]Sprung[/URL]

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          • Street_Rat78
            XStremely XSive
            • Sep 2005
            • 253
            • Columbia, SC

            #6
            Seems I've been out of the movie circuit longer than I thought. I hadn't heard of this movie until this post. I'll definately have to take SWMBO and check out this flick.
            ~ Street Rat ~

            Mitch
            '78 XS1100 "My Mistress"

            Knowledge is Experience. Everything else is just Information

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            • motoman
              Master of XSology
              • Aug 2005
              • 8413
              • Grand Junction, Colorado

              #7
              Yeppers....planning on it........don't normally do movies(girlfriend goes herself every SAt.) but I'll do this one, looks good.
              81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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              • 81xsproject
                XS-XJ Super Guru
                • Nov 2004
                • 3185
                • Fortuna, CA

                #8
                Looks great; four more days; can't wait. Now I need to find someone to watch the baby (I just can't be on of THOSE people )
                '81 XS1100 SH

                Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire

                Sep. 12th 2015

                RIP

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                • GNEPIG
                  XS-XJ Guru
                  • Apr 2005
                  • 1647
                  • fl

                  #9
                  Worlds Fastest Indian

                  .. took the family to see this movie today, I loved it!
                  its not the greatest movie i have ever seen, but its the best motorcycle movie i have ever seen. Anthony Hopkins was good, and he almost resembles the real guy. even the wife and kids liked it. this fellow Munro made his own engine(injun) parts, a very resourceful person.
                  .. I recommend seeing it!

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                  • 81xsproject
                    XS-XJ Super Guru
                    • Nov 2004
                    • 3185
                    • Fortuna, CA

                    #10
                    The damn thing isn't playing within 300 miles of me. I did however go to a small antique motorcycle museum in Port Orford, OR a couple weeks back. The old guy who owns the place new Munroe back in the day. Said he used to stay with him every once in a while or come looking for parts. He also used to drag old indians down in the valley (CA) somewhere. He too used to make his own engine components. Cool old guy. If any of you are are around the southern OR coast it is worth a stop. I took some pics and if I ever get the little brochere scanned I'll post all of it.
                    '81 XS1100 SH

                    Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire

                    Sep. 12th 2015

                    RIP

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                    • DiverRay
                      Moderator
                      • Nov 2004
                      • 7603
                      • Star, IDAHO

                      #11
                      Saw the movie today. It's a "MUST SEE" for anyone who likes bikes, life, or just a very good movie. They did a great job with it, showing all sides of Munro, and the path he took to run the bike the first time. I now need to find someone to take on the back of the bike to see it.
                      Ray
                      Ray Matteis
                      KE6NHG
                      XS1100 E '78 (winter project)
                      XS1100 SF Bob Jones worked on it!

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                      • xs650mike
                        XS-XJ Guru
                        • Aug 2005
                        • 1286
                        • Lake County, California

                        #12
                        Bad distribution

                        My friend Ducati Tim came up here from Mill Valley a couple of weeks ago. Saw the film down in San Rafael and raved about it. Was going to treat SWMBO and I to see the thing. Checked the local theaters and found it wasn't playing here or in any of the surrounding counties. Called the multiplex in Lakeport (a drive-in theater too, same management) and complained. This is the most motorcycle riding and hot rodding place I've ever lived since I was a kid in L. A. The speedway is packed every Saturday night all summmer long. Are they nuts? No wonder theater owners complain no one goes to the movies anymore, they aren't showing films people want to see. No I don't wanna see Brokeback Mountain, I wanna see World's Fastest Indian!

                        Tim bought us a 12-pack of Steinlager (New Zealand beer) and we drank it in honor of Burt Munro...

                        (On a ride a we did a few weeks ago Britbike Jim had a flat on his Harley. We were in the mountains and nobody's cell phone worked so we were stuck until Kawi Tom came back with his truck. SWMBO now constantly refers to our little adventure on "Brokebike Mountain".)
                        Shiny side up,
                        650 Mike

                        XS1100SF "Rusty", runs great, 96k miles
                        XS650SJ "The Black Bike", engine from XS650H with 750cc big bore kit, 30k miles

                        Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out and defiantly shouting, "WOW, what a ride !" - [URL="http://www.flyingsnail.com/Sprung/index.html"]Sprung[/URL]

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                        • MartyA
                          XS-XJ Guru
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 2148
                          • NW PA

                          #13
                          I call it brokeBUTT mountain. Ain't going there....

                          "Fastest Indian" is not playing anywhere near here either.
                          Marty in NW PA
                          Gone - 1978E - one of the first XS11 made
                          Gone - 2007A FJR - the only year of Dark Red Metallic
                          This IS my happy face.

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                          • xs650mike
                            XS-XJ Guru
                            • Aug 2005
                            • 1286
                            • Lake County, California

                            #14
                            Originally posted by MartyA
                            I call it brokeBUTT mountain. Ain't going there....

                            "Fastest Indian" is not playing anywhere near here either.
                            The expression comes from old swaybacked horses whose butts stick up above their backs...on second thought I don't wanna go there either...
                            Shiny side up,
                            650 Mike

                            XS1100SF "Rusty", runs great, 96k miles
                            XS650SJ "The Black Bike", engine from XS650H with 750cc big bore kit, 30k miles

                            Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out and defiantly shouting, "WOW, what a ride !" - [URL="http://www.flyingsnail.com/Sprung/index.html"]Sprung[/URL]

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                            • MartyA
                              XS-XJ Guru
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 2148
                              • NW PA

                              #15
                              see what I mean...
                              Marty in NW PA
                              Gone - 1978E - one of the first XS11 made
                              Gone - 2007A FJR - the only year of Dark Red Metallic
                              This IS my happy face.

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