The fact that John survived such a high speed crash without a scratch is a testament to his engineering design and manufacture, he's a true British speed hero in the same mould as Campbell, Nobel and the others, thanks for posting.
The difference between experience and bravado. "My fault. I didn't see the cones in time to miss them". A younger driver would have found some way to lay blame on anyone other than himself.
This man is a legend, I've seen him run his supercharged Vincent at Brighton speed trials held in September probably not have it this year but go see him next year great day out
Hi, just watched the whole video and thought it was great, about to go elsewhere when I saw your name. I’m a Jenkinson also, from Australia so cheers mate. There isn’t that many of us.
Greetings fellow clansman, Thanks for your kind comments, you may be interested in a film I am making aboutt Vincent's, both man and machine. Heres some links. vimeo.com/267039419 vimeo.com/371203274 We were in Australia recently, Broadford and Gunnedah filming a Vincent that sold for 1.2 million dollars. Enjoy, Gerry
never underestimate the capabilities of an inspired mind with bordom time and what he cant build in his garage. i particularly like the kill switch on the roof lol. Old bikers dont give up rideing, they just build crazy stuff and scare the hell out of the mrs . ;)
It seems that there’s too much vibration for John to be able to see where he’s going. On the first run he was veering right towards the sea. On the final run he was over compensating left. But cones are deadly to bikers in any scenario, even on normal roads. So why were they used. John may well have accepted responsibility for the crash, but this whole thing seems to lack proper professional planning and preparation. Unlike the Utah salt flats, Pendine is a sand beach. Therefore all they needed to do was use a few hundred very weak plastic sticks inserted into the sand, with vertical flags to mark a course. If they had, they would be much easier to see. Also, this crash could have been avoided. This isn’t rocket science. The only calculations that needed to be made were: What are the risks of the bike hitting a cone? A. MASSIVE What are the potential consequences? A. CATASTROPHIC It’s all very well eulogising John as a hero and comparing him to others. But unless lessons are learned here, this was all in vain.
When I grow up, I wanna be like you John. I am only 61.
MAD DOGS !!!!and an ENGLISH MAN TOO BOOT !!!!😳😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀GOD BLESS HIM g
Not heard of this chap until six minutes ago.. He already has my total respect! From one mad scientist to another, BRAVO sir! BRILLIANT 🏆
So great to see the older guys out there still giving it a go. Good on him.
He is an inspiration.
Genial - bescheiden - ehrlich - authentisch - mutig - humorvoll = LEGENDE !!!
Life becomes living when you add adventure. Good onya Mate & I don't think the wife understands that yet!
Racing is life. Everything else is just Waiting around.STEVE MCQUEEN.
The fact that John survived such a high speed crash without a scratch is a testament to his engineering design and manufacture, he's a true British speed hero in the same mould as Campbell, Nobel and the others, thanks for posting.
Real English gentleman and a great bloke.
Burt Munro and HIM TOP DOGS !!!g
It’s the look on his face at the end - 5:56
The difference between experience and bravado. "My fault. I didn't see the cones in time to miss them". A younger driver would have found some way to lay blame on anyone other than himself.
This man is a legend, I've seen him run his supercharged Vincent at Brighton speed trials held in September probably not have it this year but go see him next year great day out
It was awesome to watch live
JR is a star.
Minerals they call them in the movies, the rest of us call them BALLS.
Well done Sir.
John
John glad your ok .......wanna come and meet you in brighton this year if your going ? Chris
Hi, just watched the whole video and thought it was great, about to go elsewhere when I saw your name. I’m a Jenkinson also, from Australia so cheers mate. There isn’t that many of us.
Greetings fellow clansman,
Thanks for your kind comments, you may be interested in a film I am making aboutt Vincent's, both man and machine.
Heres some links.
vimeo.com/267039419
vimeo.com/371203274
We were in Australia recently, Broadford and Gunnedah filming a Vincent that sold for 1.2 million dollars.
Enjoy,
Gerry
Hi George Brown would be Tickled Pink with this.
I remember George Brown with NERO back in the 1960's.
❤givin it some wellie! Awesome. And don’t listen to yer Mrs about giving up ;)
Man! This guy is the total Legend... May i call him the "vincent prince" what a bloke... My god he is brave
John was an amazing engineer advise looking up his you tube videos very sad that he has now passed on .
real character !! not many youngsters like this !!
A strong cup of tea and a biscuit , he will be ok , ( true old school Brit attitude) respect John
Wow! The spirit of Bert Monroe lives on...
GLAD He Was ok 😁g
What a legend.
I said to my children , I want to grow old disgratiously and I think I have discovered how😂😂😂
Stafford Bike Show needs this man and some of his outfits at their show as the SPECIAL GUEST (LEGENDS) along with the PLUMBER
"136.2. Bloody walking pace!". :-D
And I thought I was an ole lad doing mad things!
What a legend!
若い頃から継続しているのが素晴らしい。好い年の取り方。
respect ser...
He's the totally package
One word, pragmatist!
legend!
John, are you going to Pendine this weekend? I'm with Discovery Channel and we're looking to find out who is attending.
never underestimate the capabilities of an inspired mind with bordom time and what he cant build in his garage. i particularly like the kill switch on the roof lol. Old bikers dont give up rideing, they just build crazy stuff and scare the hell out of the mrs . ;)
Need to come to America ,salt flats
He's been there and set a record.
Not every one,s got 'it",he definiatly has.
Way to "give her" as we say around here.
That’s a Master piece years of hard work. Rebuild it and dump the wife
this is a man from england ware men once ware made , no men left like john .
Preparation Preparation Preparation
His wife is funny, like many suffering wives of us with toys.
Well , he kept his head, Unlike the unfortunate Parry Thomas .
Can't drive anymore!
Terrible surface to speed run on it appeared..
It seems that there’s too much vibration for John to be able to see where he’s going. On the first run he was veering right towards the sea. On the final run he was over compensating left.
But cones are deadly to bikers in any scenario, even on normal roads. So why were they used.
John may well have accepted responsibility for the crash, but this whole thing seems to lack proper professional planning and preparation.
Unlike the Utah salt flats, Pendine is a sand beach. Therefore all they needed to do was use a few hundred very weak plastic sticks inserted into the sand, with vertical flags to mark a course. If they had, they would be much easier to see.
Also, this crash could have been avoided. This isn’t rocket science. The only calculations that needed to be made were:
What are the risks of the bike hitting a cone?
A. MASSIVE
What are the potential consequences?
A. CATASTROPHIC
It’s all very well eulogising John as a hero and comparing him to others. But unless lessons are learned here, this was all in vain.