Ross Tomas with Burt Munro on his headstone. RIP son and Burt. Love u lots. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworld #rosstomas #rosstomasfoundation #worldsfastestindian #burtmonro
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
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
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
Boat ride into the Milford Sound. Simply out, absolutely breathtaking. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworld #milfordsound
Gondola ride looking down on Queenstown. #kiwiindianmotorcycles #indianmotorcycles #roundtheworldindians #queenstown
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
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
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