Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Ross Tomas with Burt Munro on his headstone. RIP son and Burt.

Ross Tomas with Burt Munro on his headstone. RIP son and Burt. Love u lots. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworld #rosstomas #rosstomasfoundation #worldsfastestindian #burtmonro

What's left of my iphone

What's left of my iphone after a fall from my Mc just out of Te Anau. And she still works. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworld #iphone.

Our visit with Burt's bike owner Neville Hayes

Our visit with Burt's bike owner Neville Hayes (Hayes Hardware). What a treat. To the right is his 1919 Daytona Powerplus big valve racer. One of 2 in the world.
Our mate Andrew invited us to breakfast this morning at his place in Invercargill. His kind wife Patrice made us an awesome breakfast of pancakes, bacon, toast, coffee, tea, etc. 1st class. And son Simon was left to do the dishes as we rode off through the Catlins countryside between Invercargill and Dunedin. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworld

Had a bit of a headlight malfunction

Had a bit of a headlight malfunction so Mini allowed us use of his shop and had a new socket connector on hand. Cheap ass Chinese shit connector. Gosh I hate Chinese made shit. Come on America, let's make it in the USA. Total mileage we've done so far in NZ is 2300 miles (3700 kms). #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworld

We had to pay our respects to Burt with our bikes.

We had to pay our respects to Burt with our bikes. Also left him a Ross sticker on his headstone since Ross was on the Worlds Fastest Indian movie shoot with me. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworld #burtmonro #worldsfastestindian #polaris #chieftain #indianchief
Greg and I made it to the bottom of the South Island called the Bluff. We are half way. Done the top of the North Island to the bottom of the South Island. awesome. We are Rock Stars where ever we go with our Indians. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworld #bluff @cyclesource69

Look what I found..

Look what I found on the dash of Burt's race bike bronze sculpture. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworld #burtmonro #worldsfastestindian
I just couldn't resist a ride with Burt. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworld #worldsfastestindian #burtmonro

Burt Munro bronze statue in Invercargill.

Burt Munro bronze statue in Invercargill. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworld #worldsfastestindian #burtmonro #invercargill

Greg and I on Oreti beach

Greg and I on Oreti beach where Burt Munro raced on. Wow what a day. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworld #burtmonro #oretibeach #worldsfastestindian #roadweasels #rosstomas #rosstomasfoundation
Arrived today in Invercargill, the home of Burt Munro. 1st stop is Hayes Hardware. Burt sold Hayes his bike donkeys years ago which his original bike resides in here. A little known fact, Hayes funded Burt's trips to the US, not the bank. We learned so much from Neville Hayes today. One of many awesome experiences today. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworld #worldsfastestindian #polaris, Chieftain #harleydavidson @cyclesource69

This surfing monument is off the hook

This surfing monument is off the hook way cool at Colac Bay. Even surf city Huntington Beach hasn't got anything on this. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworld #surfcity #huntingtonbeach #surfing #newzealand
Heading into Milford Sound. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworld

Mid point between the Equator and South Pole

Mid point between the Equator and South Pole #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworld #equator

1 mile long tunnel hand dug!!

1 mile long tunnel hand dug. Stable rock as tunnel has no inner lining, just rock finish. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworld
Milford Sound #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworld
Boat ride into the Milford Sound. Simply out, absolutely breathtaking. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworld #milfordsound
Gondola ride looking down on Queenstown. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworldindians #queenstown

Another bakery stop.

Another bakery stop. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworldindians

Greg and I pulled into this gas pump/cafe ...

Greg and I pulled into this gas pump/cafe in the middle of no where(Makaroa) sitting all by itself and this guy comes up to me and says, I know you, you are Mike Tomas. You supplied parts for my 48 Chief and we met in Taupo. Nice fulla Barry (in foreground). That was 20 years ago. We've run into a few blokes like that. Its a small country. Obviously not a quick gas and go NASCAR pit stop. Our usual is a yarn (chat) at each stop with everyone. Our vintage Indians bring out the best in people, just can't tell you how many times. Awesome experiences. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roadweasels #roundtheworldindians #makaroa

Franz Joseph Glacier.

Franz Joseph Glacier. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roadweasels #roundtheworldindians #frazjosephglacier
We attract attention everywhere we stop. No such thing as a quickie photo opportunity shot. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roadweasels

Valentines day!

Cruising over the Crown Highway between Wanaka and Queenstown we came across this fence laced with bras. So since its Valentines day we decided to treat our girls to some foofoo stuff. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworldindians #valentines #valentinesday

Such beautiful colored water

Such beautiful colored water from the natural minerals. Other rivers are crystal clear. Even at 10' deep, the rocks at the bottom can be seen clearly. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworldindians

Touching sign today I came across. Had to place a Ross sticker on it. RIP son. Surely miss you lots. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworldindians #rosstomas #rosstomasfoundation

NZ girlfriends

NZ girlfriends. Always tip your hat to the ladies. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworldindians #sheep