BURT

[Mick D]

I cant help it, there is a sound reason why all my motorcycles score their own name. I bags BURT.

I was originally calling the test bed of the problematic Maico Rotary 125cc engines, Precious.

Not long after I then noticed another forum member referring to his dear love interest as "Precious".

So maybe out of respect or as not to be confused, I yield. I have spent some time thinking about a new alternate name.



Given the original 69 Maico test bed I have, shares the exact same coluors as the "Worlds Fastest Indian".
 


 And given my dream is for it to end up as the fastest Maico 125 69er on Earth, I have decided to christen it "Burt".

So find your own bike name, cause I bags "Burt"

Herbert James Munro ('Burt') and the "Worlds Fastest Indian"



One of the greatest inspirations to my current existence, Burt.

 

[Mick D]

Hi Alison, to respond to your PM.
Sadly, Its a pain.

I want to slip it through full normal road rego before I do anything to it(then I can go nuts).
I need a tyre for it to pass inspection first though.
I spent most of this morning on the phone calling bike shops around the country

I Have just bought one tonight from the good old US of A, half hour ago

But I suppose I will have to sit on the front step for two weeks and wait to the post lady to arrive now
 

[yamaico]

Hey Mick,

I hope you're going to replace that Metzler on the front. She's probably a little hard by now,

Pete.

[Curly3]

If not, don't forget the Kiwi boot polish

[SAABCOMBI]

Where is Burts Indian now, still in New Zealand, or in a Musuem.

[Mick D]

If not, don't forget the Kiwi boot polish

Don't worry Steve, the thought crossed my mind ,but Pete is right you can tap it with a spanner and it sounds like tapping a rock. I have got a new Yoki on the rear.

I thought the new tyre would be here soon I got an email on Saturday from the seller, saying he "just posted it". I have decided not to sweat the little things anymore(unhealthy), so I guess i will just keep busy with something else

[Mick D]

Where is Burts Indian now, still in New Zealand, or in a Musuem.

I found it Dave, or I thought I did
Good old Wikapeadia

The "Munro Special," as Burt Munro called his bike, is now owned by a motorcycle enthusiast in New Zealand's South Island, and is on display at E Hayes & Sons, Invercargill. There is also a second motorcycle purported to be the original "Munro Special" in America.

So in actual fact, we are none the bloody wiser
Except that it is now an even money punt.