Recreation of Steve McQueen's motorcycle jump
Ok, it was Bud Ekins really but The Times sets out to see if a fairly stock, 60s Triumph 650 can complete the jump; scotching rumours that the actual bike had to be heavily modified.
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Grindstaff, Tue 17 Feb 2009, 12:21,
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I never understoof
why nazi's would be riding british bikes.
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augsav, Tue 17 Feb 2009, 12:40,
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The Nazi following Steve McQueen,
was Steve McQueen. FACT!!!
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@RBFesquire Good luck b3ta, was nice knowing you. So long., Tue 17 Feb 2009, 14:35,
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The bike Fonz rode in Happy Days was the same one
Extra fact!
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Bela Lugosi's Dad, Tue 17 Feb 2009, 16:31,
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Thanks,
that was rather interesting.
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cactusrob, Tue 17 Feb 2009, 12:41,
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I'm pretty sure...
that in the biography "McQueen", they mention that a ramp is used. Which would surely make the make of bike irrelevant, no?
Either way that was great!
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UTB, Tue 17 Feb 2009, 12:59,
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