I actually saw the bike race at laguna seca at an ama national the year that the gran prix race was cancelled, and got to meet john britten and the crew. Books by benjamin britten author of war requiem, opus 66. A boy was born 1933 benjamin brittens first fullblown masterpiece displayed an astonishing originality and surefootedness that was to suffuse his entire musical life britten wasnt a child prodigy to the degree that mozart, mendelssohn or korngold were, but he. Britten owner and dedicated biker, kevin grant, bought his first bike aged 15, then got into racing and collecting bikes. Its very biased and does not present the facts as related by the motorcycle press this maybe because the author is a relative of john brittens wife. Oct 25, 2010 motorcycle enthusiasts the world over have always talked of designing the ultimate super bike. In 2006 glyndebourne on tour staged a production which has only now been released on dvd a cd of the production but with a different cast has already been released. The britten v is a handbuilt race motorcycle designed and built by john britten and a group of friends in christchurch, new zealand during the early 1990s. Sep 29, 2016 the john britten story is firmly from the fringes, an affirmation of one mans passion for an idea battling against convention, resources and manufacturing might. Sadly, only 10 of these incredible machines exist, as john britten lost his life to cancer in september of 1995, just months after a britten won one of the most epic victories on the high banks of the daytona international speedway during bike week. One mans dream the britten bike story download torrent tpb motorcycle enthusiasts the world over have always talked of designing the ultimate super bike.
Its a 1995 documentary covering the early development of the bike, the people who supported the effort and of course john britten and his family. Handcrafted in a small workshop in new zealand by engineering genius john britten, only 10 bikes were ever built between 1991 and 1998, making the britten one of the most desirable motorcycles on. So when i saw this remastered and offered as a dvd i jumped at the chance to buy it. John kenton britten 1 august 1950 5 september 1995 was a new zealand mechanical engineer who designed a worldrecordsetting motorcycle with innovative features and. Christchurch cathedral was overflowing for john brittens funeral on september 9, 1995. One mans dream the britten bike story full documentary. Few people in the world have a story to tell as inspiring as john. Undeterred, john britten took the bike back to new zealand, where he soon began winning races and breaking fim world speed records. One mans dream the britten bike story download torrent. Live car shows presents the 27th annual cycle world international motorcycle show media day tour guided by robert pandya.
The story is that of a backyard engineer in new zealand who designed and handcast a multivalve racing engine, created a body entirely out of carbon fibre, designed a revolutionary frameless chassis with the engine acting as a stressed member, moulded his own carbon rims and designed a totally unique suspension set up on both ends of a. Considered at the time of his death the best motorcycle engineer in the world, designing and building motorcycles and much more, john britten gave us a fabulous lesson of perseverance, courage, humility and creativity. John britten had achieved his dream of beating the world with his handmade motorcycle, and. I have been meaning to post this video for a long while. John kenton britten 1 august 1950 5 september 1995 was a new zealand mechanical engineer who designed a worldrecordsetting motorcycle with innovative features and materials.
Two decades on the britten v is still considered one of motorcyclings most outstanding designs. If you visit the kneeslider, youre probably aware that he designed and built the motorcycle that bears his name, but until watching this dvd, i didnt really know many of the details about the person behind the bike and the team of people he assembled to create this world class racer. Custom bike builders matt hotch, jesse rooke, arlen ness, cory ness and roland sands, custom victory motorcycle designed by the godfather of special effects designer stan winston hot new band whiskey falls. In 1986 john britten decided to redesign his ducati race bike by building his own bodywork for it. Britten v finescale modeler essential magazine for. Its quite a sight seeing racebike parts being cast on. From his backyard in christchurch john britten melded the. I thought it was a fantastic story, but it was only available in the pal format, which would play on your computer. One mans dream the britten bike story trailer youtube.
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Apr 04, 2010 many know of the britten v motorcycle, but how many know how it came to be. One mans dream the britten bike story is a documentary film that was made in the mid1990s about one of the worlds most innovative motorcycle engineers john britten. John britten was born to bruce and ruvae britten at christchurch at 10 minutes to midnight. This is a video clip that will provide a little insight into what was truly an unbelievable accomplishment by a. Britten backyard visionary television nz on screen. From the backyard workshop to the screaming action of. I was very infatuated with the build and design of this bike. A thousand people from all over new zealand and some from the other side of the world filled the church and spilled into cathedral square, where they listened to the service on loudspeakers in the cold spring afternoon.
How i bagged a britten mcn home of bike news, sport. I thought it was a fantastic story, but it was only available in the pal format, which would play on your computer, but if you were in the usa, not in the dvd player for your tv. Jul 16, 2016 handcrafted in a small workshop in new zealand by engineering genius john britten, only 10 bikes were ever built between 1991 and 1998, making the britten one of the most desirable motorcycles on. But few know the inside story of how it was developed the new zealandbuilt britten v shocked the motorcycle world in 1992 with its innovative design. Britten developed the whole of the bike himself and his engine used the latest technological concepts from. Im quite certain the movie was made before he died since there was no mention of it. This 90 minute dvd is his amazing true story from his humble beginnings in a backyard garage. The john britten story is firmly from the fringes, an affirmation of one mans passion for an idea battling against convention, resources and manufacturing might. On 5 september 1995 in christchurch, john britten died aged 45 after a short illness as a result of a malignant melanoma. Motorcycle enthusiasts the world over have always talked of designing the ultimate super bike. One mans dream the britten bike story is a documentary film that was made in the mid1990s about one of the worlds most innovative. This dvd is his amazing true story, from his backyard workshop to the screaming action of daytona and the isle of man tt races.
Dec 16, 2012 the story is that of a backyard engineer in new zealand who designed and handcast a multivalve racing engine, created a body entirely out of carbon fibre, designed a revolutionary frameless chassis with the engine acting as a stressed member, moulded his own carbon rims and designed a totally unique suspension set up on both ends of a. Britten backyard visionary in the late 1980s, kiwi john britten developed and built a revolutionary racing motorcycle. The john britten story i am sorry to say this book was a large desception. One mans dream the britten bike story download torrent tpb. The guy i built the guzzi with and i were talking about the great design aspects like the large diameter axles that can be hollow and very light, the rest of the bike has that light but strong concept through out its design. Racing the britten proves just how ahead of its time the v was.
In his war requiem setting of owens bleak parody of that story, the parable of the old man and the young, britten pointedly and extensively alludes to that canticle, most poignantly when owens young man pears sings my father, behold the preparations, fire and iron to a theme originally sung by abraham in the canticle. Download one mans dream the britten bike story torrent or any other torrent from the video movies. If you never watched it, this 5 part documentary total 7 h 15 minutes shot in his home in newzealand is a must see for all the pros and backyard builders around the world. Compulsive viewing for everyone, bike enthusiast or not. It went through the inception, design, build, and racing highlights, ups and downs of the bike. Eight years later, britten motorcycles tells the inside story of the worlds most innovative motorbike and the man, his family, and the friends tragically, he died of cancer at just 45. Motorcyclists all over the world have always talked about designing the ultimate superbike, but new zealander john britten did more than just talk about it he went ahead and built it at home. Backyard visionary documents the maverick motorcycle designer as he and his crew.
Sep 22, 20 one mans dream the britten bike story is a documentary film that was made in the mid1990s about one of the worlds most innovative motorcycle engineers john britten. The bike went on to win the battle of the twins in daytona international speedways daytona bike week festivities in the united states and set several world speed records the bike was designed from first principles and hosts a number. The britten bike story now available in ntsc format for us. Dec 12, 2007 live car shows presents the 27th annual cycle world international motorcycle show media day tour guided by robert pandya. For all those who missed it here they are warming up the brittens pre demo at john britten tribute sound of thunder today. Anybody who would like to read about the life of john britten should check out the book from thomas hanna as this is a better researched and. He pursued his dream all the way to daytona international speedway in florida. In 1991 the underdog inventor came second against the biggest and richest manufacturers in the world.
Eight years later, britten motorcycles tells the inside story of the worlds most innovative motorbike and the man, his family, and the friends who made the. Many know of the britten v motorcycle, but how many know how it came to be. John britten v racebike riding experience cycle world. The bike went on to win the battle of the twins in daytona international. Benjamin brittens most popular book is war requiem, opus 66. The britten bike story the tale of the revolutionary bike that confounded the critics and took the world by storm. John britten was a revolutionary motorcycle designer whose homebrewed machine won international plaudits with its stunning design and performance. The bike went on to win the battle of the twins in daytona international speedways daytona bike week festivities in the united states and set several world speed records. Nov 22, 2018 a chilling work, brittens the turn of the screw, based on a ghost story by henry james has always proved popular with audiences. Jan 25, 20 britten owner and dedicated biker, kevin grant, bought his first bike aged 15, then got into racing and collecting bikes.
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