I do have a few more vids but it was my first time with the camera so I was still getting used to how it works! Probably the best I have is of the Ducati MotoGP and the description of it by the gentleman who brought it along; unfortunately I don't know his name.
I've watched many vids of the Guzzi V8 over the years. They never sound like they're firing on all 8. Like 2 dead cylinders are playing tug-of-war with 6 good ones.
That was a good day. A friend of mine, Gary Jenkins, organised the event, he is holding the mic behind Sammy Miller. Do you have anymore footage form the day? Gary took three bikes to the event and along with another friend, we had to ride them around the little circuit. I am sure he'd like to see his bikes being ridden but we weren't able to get any film. In your film, I am standing to the right in the black T shirt and later had the dubious honour of riding a tiny moped around.
Il nonnetto che continua a sgasare, girando in tondo come in una giostra, con un MITO del genere, perdonatemi ma lo trovo patetico e mortificante per una moto come la V8.
The sound, wow what an amazing bike and let’s not forget the equally amazing Sammy👏🏻
Saw the Guzzi in about 1955 at the Southern 100, with Bill Lomas in the saddle. I was only 9 yrs old but I’ve never forgotten it!
A remarkable piece of engineering in it's time. This particular bike looks amazing close up.
Sounds sick,not for competition.
187 MPH in 1957. Amazing.
I do have a few more vids but it was my first time with the camera so I was still getting used to how it works! Probably the best I have is of the Ducati MotoGP and the description of it by the gentleman who brought it along; unfortunately I don't know his name.
I've watched many vids of the Guzzi V8 over the years. They never sound like they're firing on all 8. Like 2 dead cylinders are playing tug-of-war with 6 good ones.
If I remember correctly they used to call them dustbin fairings...
That was a good day. A friend of mine, Gary Jenkins, organised the event, he is holding the mic behind Sammy Miller. Do you have anymore footage form the day? Gary took three bikes to the event and along with another friend, we had to ride them around the little circuit. I am sure he'd like to see his bikes being ridden but we weren't able to get any film. In your film, I am standing to the right in the black T shirt and later had the dubious honour of riding a tiny moped around.
I know this was 8 years ago but I took a few videos that day. Any clues as to which bikes?
500cc V8 bike, is there anything cooler than this?
Kevin Dustbin Fairings were the thing then
Is that a real one ?.
Yes, there is no other kind.
イケテルぜ♪
Please!! Don't make me laugh , It looks like the faring belongs on a boat ! Honda would have messed that thing up! Better take that home to mom mom!
sorry , too old these men for to schow and to race correctly this bike ..Respect but...
But what? Have you ever ridden in a GP, been a world champion trials rider? Sammy has and he's still quick when he wants to be.
Il nonnetto che continua a sgasare, girando in tondo come in una giostra, con un MITO del genere, perdonatemi ma lo trovo patetico e mortificante per una moto come la V8.