He was undoubtedly one in a generation and a great favourite amongst fans. His 1978 return to the Isle of Man has to be the greatest comeback ever. Cheers for watching :)
Well Dave I think im gonna live vicariously through you if thats ok.. You give us such treats I just love your little films! I have to confess i had a little look at the 6hp 198 cc ohv starter while i should have been looking at the bike !! only for a couple of seconds of course.... cheers buddy ...
haha, you're worse than me, I was looking at how long the rear wheel span after the engine stopped about 3 minutes in and was wondering if the bearings were oiled rather than greased :)
I was there in 79, I read somewhere that he did not continue because he began to realise the risk factor which is a sombre irony considering he died in a road accident. He had true empathy though as after his win in the 1967 senior TT when Ago's chain broke and walked away in tears he gave him his girlfriend to try to make him happy.
I'm wondering what oil their using in the engine these days? I recall them using Castrol R 30w back in the day which was also used in the CR-93 125 production racer. Seems like a modern synthetic would be the best choice for overall saving of the innards and best storage qualities.
Oh, yes, I hear that ..! It was the oil of choice for so many years, also in our Bultaco two-strokes with a little shot of acetone to make it blend with gasoline.
Awesome Bike in `961, By 63/64 The Yamaha was making more HP and the 162 was being out Run which led to the Development of the Legendary RC161 6Cylinder and the Rest is History
Honda were pretty cutting edge when they first appeared and by the time Mike Hailwood was bringing them TT victories Honda were already the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. Soichiro Honda was quite a visionary and a brilliant engineer, he did indeed make motorcycles that sound awesome :) Thanks for watching
Has anyone asked, Why that lil beauty and other Hailwood bikes are not in the Honda Museum in Japan? I was told it is because, Hailwood used Hailwood frames and not Honda. Since Hailwood's bikes are not 100% Honda...................
I've not heard that but in 1961 Honda was still a fledgling racing team so could quite likely have allowed and appreciated race set up etc from an experienced racer like Mike Hailwood. He had access to a lot of decent facilities too. By the 1980s Honda were quite controlling and "home" set ups by the likes of Joey Dunlop had become the exception. Cheers for watching :)
RJ Classics Mike was a brilliant rider but I understand his mechanical ability was not too great. once he was asked what sort of tyres he'd used in one of the TT's he'd ridden, Mike replied 'They're round and black!' A truly great character as well as the best rider in the World.
Ayup chap. The 1961 RC162 was the parallel 4, Honda didn't introduce the parallel 6 'til 1964. It's difficult to distinguish between fully faired bikes eh. Cheers for watching
George Beale has replicated the Honda 6 although I believe it is a 297 essentially he had access to an original and back engineered it I would imagine these replicas go for a pretty penny.
great to hear this wonderful sound again, Mike rode it at Oulton Park, you could hear it all the way around the circuit.
It's a truly glorious sound for sure 🙂
Lucky man to be there when it started, thanks for showing. RSM8
Sure was a proper treat Kev
Many thanks, Duke, from us few Yanks who actually know who Mike Hailwood is and followed his achievements.
He was undoubtedly one in a generation and a great favourite amongst fans. His 1978 return to the Isle of Man has to be the greatest comeback ever. Cheers for watching :)
What a rare treat that was. Thanks so much Dave.
It really was a treat Marty, although my enthusiasm may make train spotters look normal :)
What a stunning bike, sounds awesome. Loved the trick with the walking stick, pure class. Thanks for sharing mate
An absolute delight to witness. Neat trick eh :)
How did I missed this video?
Fantastic noise.
Well Dave I think im gonna live vicariously through you if thats ok..
You give us such treats
I just love your little films!
I have to confess i had a little look at the 6hp 198 cc ohv starter while i should have been looking at the bike !! only for a couple of seconds of course....
cheers buddy ...
haha, you're worse than me, I was looking at how long the rear wheel span after the engine stopped about 3 minutes in and was wondering if the bearings were oiled rather than greased :)
Absolutely amazing, if only I could win the Euro!! thank you for sharing the vlog :-D
Oh yes, you and me both. Cheers for watching and for the sub, it's much appreciated :)
DukeDyson You're welcome. Keep up the great vids!! ;-)
lovely, thanks, my biggest regret is the year he returned to the island, unfortunately I had to miss.
1978, the greatest comeback EVER. and just to prove it was no fluke, did it again in 1979. A proper champion eh
I was there in 79, I read somewhere that he did not continue because he began to realise the risk factor which is a sombre irony considering he died in a road accident.
He had true empathy though as after his win in the 1967 senior TT when Ago's chain broke and walked away in tears he gave him his girlfriend to try to make him happy.
I'm wondering what oil their using in the engine these days? I recall them using Castrol R 30w back in the day which was also used in the CR-93 125 production racer. Seems like a modern synthetic would be the best choice for overall saving of the innards and best storage qualities.
I'm pretty sure Castrol R is still available and judging by the glorious unmistakeable smell they were definitely using it
Oh, yes, I hear that ..! It was the oil of choice for so many years, also in our Bultaco two-strokes with a little shot of acetone to make it blend with gasoline.
Awesome Bike in `961, By 63/64 The Yamaha was making more HP and the 162 was being out Run which led to the Development of the Legendary RC161 6Cylinder and the Rest is History
Quite so Steve, an awesome machine and a pivotal point in racing history for sure
that sounded great, I bet you could feel it buzzing your ear drums,
Certainly do Daz, lovely sound eh :)
And damn loud it was in person!
Loud and lovely eh :)
How did Mike ever ride this bike? he was quite tall and as you can see this bike is tiny! plus he also rode the 125 as well.
It's quite incredible for sure, must have been very cramped
Absolutely fantastic 👍
Sure is eh :)
Transverse 4?
yes, pretty cutting edge for the time
Mint condition man.
Oh yes, looks the part and sounds the part
its hard to beleve it was a 4 cylider in 1961 a twin yes sounds awsome
Honda were pretty cutting edge when they first appeared and by the time Mike Hailwood was bringing them TT victories Honda were already the largest motorcycle manufacturer in the world. Soichiro Honda was quite a visionary and a brilliant engineer, he did indeed make motorcycles that sound awesome :) Thanks for watching
COOL
Certainly is :)
how does Honda let you own this ?
wow
Has anyone asked, Why that lil beauty and other Hailwood bikes are not in the Honda Museum in Japan? I was told it is because, Hailwood used Hailwood frames and not Honda. Since Hailwood's bikes are not 100% Honda...................
I've not heard that but in 1961 Honda was still a fledgling racing team so could quite likely have allowed and appreciated race set up etc from an experienced racer like Mike Hailwood. He had access to a lot of decent facilities too. By the 1980s Honda were quite controlling and "home" set ups by the likes of Joey Dunlop had become the exception. Cheers for watching :)
RJ Classics Mike was a brilliant rider but I understand his mechanical ability was not too great. once he was asked what sort of tyres he'd used in one of the TT's he'd ridden, Mike replied 'They're round and black!' A truly great character as well as the best rider in the World.
Do you honestly think they would let anyone posse's there creations the first three of any of there bikes are owned by them and are priceless
Never heard of that before??mmm
250 6 cylinder never been replicated
Ayup chap. The 1961 RC162 was the parallel 4, Honda didn't introduce the parallel 6 'til 1964. It's difficult to distinguish between fully faired bikes eh. Cheers for watching
George Beale has replicated the Honda 6 although I believe it is a 297 essentially he had access to an original and back engineered it I would imagine these replicas go for a pretty penny.
This video didn't show sufficiently the image of the motorcycle due to the badly positioned camera.
With such a crowd gathered around it you take what position you can get. Do you have any better images of it?
So tiny....... those bikes are so very small.....
They certainly are, and Mike Hailwood was quite a big chap too