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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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What make of bike did Anthony Hopkins ride in his motorcycle movie? I got to find this info out,please help. Thanks
 
Old Jan 9, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 01:40 PM
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the worlds fastest indian...
 
Old Jan 9, 2010 | 02:39 PM
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A great movie: The World's Fasted Indian.... I have a copy that someone burned for me. Hopkins is an Aussie that comes to the Salt Flats in Utah to set a world record.
 
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I think he still holds world records from the 60's....
 
Old Jan 9, 2010 | 02:50 PM
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Ummm Hopkins portrayed Burt Munro a New Zealander ("Kiwi" not and Aussie)
His record still stands today. Bob's yer Uncle"

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Chit, now I remember. Fastest Indian. Yupper that was it.
 
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You're right he was a Kiwi, not Aussie.... sorry, didn't mean to offend anyone.. Aussies or Kiwis... some of my best friends are from down under...heh, heh.
 



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