Burt Munro - Worlds Fastest Indian:

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Burt Munro, a New Zealand motorcyclist builds and races his 1920 Indian Scout to become known as the "Worlds Fastest Indian" rider:

Born in 1899 and dying in 1978, Munro sold motorcycles in New Zealand most of his life.  He raced his 1920 Indian Scout which he bought new, on a very limited budget.  Burt never had much money, but had a great deal of zeal and enthusiasm.  He turned his Indian side valve engine into an overhead cam engine, and enlarged the engine from 600cc to around 950cc.  His first speed record dates back to 1938 where he became the fastest New Zealander on a motorcycle.  Munro visited the salt flats in the early 1960's but did not race on his first visit.  He won speed records in 1962, 1966. and 1967.  His highest official speed was 183.586 mph, however, he ran an unofficial 205.67 mph at one time.  Burt Munro was placed in the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2006.  Without question, Munro's dedication and persistance is legendary.

Monro with his refined Indian Scout:

  Burt Monro at the salt flats in the mid 1960's.  Monroe was over 60 years old when he began his attempst at the world speed record for an under 1000cc motorcycle.

The bike:

This picture is a recreation of the Munro Special, but is visually accurate. 

An Indian Chief with the Chief's bike"

 Indian's were beautiful bikes and were considered very fast bikes up until WWII.  After the war, Indians lost ground but many were still competitive in various racing venues.  Munro's machine is one of the most famous Indian racers!

Anthony Hopkins 2005 movie is a must see!

 Anthony Hopkins in "Worlds Fastest Indian" is a great movie.  Like most biographical movies, there is much that is not fully accurate, but the movie is fun to watch and clearly gives the viewer a view into Munro's world.  I would call the move a "must see," I pereonally purchased a copy and have watched it at least a dozen times.  You will not be disapointed!