Been here before but a great story... The Britten Bike Story

[Suzukidave]

I have seen one of these at Barber Raceway and it is fantastic .. The Britten Bike Story http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9N1gfLQ--k" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[MikeH1A]

Mmmm ....Love that scene around 47.15: Toying with the big boys by jumping up onto one wheel ! Never get tired of watching that image with the home town boys doing good out on the track.

[redline]

There's one on a stand at the museum here, and sometimes I go in and stare at it for a while. It's a true work of art. Never seen one running unfortunately.

John Britten was a remarkable guy. If you manage to get hold of the biography by Tim Hanna it's a great read. Read Hanna's books on Munro and Newcombe too.

[midlifesmoker]

Thanks for posting the Britten story link,I have been glued to it from start to finish. what a fantastic story.
Incredible when he pulls the wheelie along side the lead Ducati .
Many thanks,Gary

[oldjapanesebikes]

An amazing story. If you are near the west coast of the US, there is also one in the Solvang museum (http://www.motosolvang.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) located about an hour north of LA.

[Suzukidave]

Thanks for posting the Britten story link,I have been glued to it from start to finish. what a fantastic story.
Incredible when he pulls the wheelie along side the lead Ducati .
Many thanks,Gary

Your welcome Gary and welcome to the group

[Frank]

I have had this story on tape for years but it was misplaced during a clean-up. Nice to know it's online! I saw a Britten race at Daytona in 1995 or so. Beautiful sound, wonderful machine, marvelous man - very inspirational.