I've always known the Britton was an incredible machine, as well as the man and the backstory; but when Guy Martin says "That's as good as it gets!" -well, no more need be said.
I built a go kart when I was a kid using plans that John drew up when he was young as a kiwi lad I always wanted to build something that like this bike shows the world what we kiwis are really made of. Kiwi ingenuity at its finest. RIP you legendary kiwi.
I drive this so much to go cross country skiing and also do a lot of Pikes peak in Dirt Rally on the sim. I'd love to combine them if they brought the race back.
Its still an amazing bike after all these years.If only he was still around,can you imagine what creations he would have come up with in the last 20 years.Sadly missed.
I had the privilege of watching the Britten race at Dayton in 1994 - My wife & I won a free holiday to Dayton race track/hotel etc all thanks to MCN (Cheers Guys). This came about when I sold an F1 side car outfit (lowly privateer - too old & nackered in any case) in their classified ads section. I just advertised the redundant outfit - but unknowingly they ran a random 'prize' & unbelievably I won it! The v1000 was clearly awesome & did the business on the day. What a terrible shame it could not be progressed further since John's passing - he was a determined genius - RIP.
John is not dead, he lives on in every one of us, it was my inspiration as a young apprentice, this bike adorned my wall , and serves a rightful reminder that one man's vision can create wonders Long may he inspire everyone : )
I got to see this exact same bike go around Phillip Island a couple of years ago at The Island Classic. It had the whole track to itself & sounded bloody awesome!!! If you blokes from the northern hemisphere ever get the chance, come Down Under for the classic. My mates & I will be there later this month on Australia Day weekend!👍🏼😎
I have been watching guy's videos for the past few days and being a kiwi I thought I bet guy would really appreciate the work John britten did then this video popped up. Guy your an absolute legend.
That day was a Beaut at the track. Guy did a shake down on John Marsh's (Rip) Manx Norton after riding the Britten. I spent quite a bit of the day chatting with Ian Martin off and on. In my ignorance I didn't even know Ian's own racing history. Ian is one of the most genuine blokes I've ever had the privilege of meeting, a real good bugger. Didn't really chat with Guy at all apart from the necessary bike set up stuff.
The Yellow/Black one was at Road America, WI this year. Was awesome to see up close!. Wheelies every lap. Watching and hearing it was an awesome experience
