This was very cool old school. Ive been riding since my single digits im 57 and feel like im 94 except when im on a motorcycle. Cant imagine life without one, or two.
I believe that never riding and feeling the freedom it gives is one of the biggest things so many deny themselves. It is a beautiful family to belong to, full of respect for our elders, fellow riders and the nature that we all enjoy as we ride. To one and all, enjoy and stay safe.
Much respect. I have been addicted to 2 wheels all my life from bmx to dirt bikes and now street Bikes its a true passion. My name is also Eddy I am 28 from Ontario Canada and I ride a gsxr 750 as my daily and wouldn’t trade it for anything ❤️❤️
How can anyone be that cool ? Very best wishes from S.W. England Mr. Fisher. Could you please set aside a little time on your 100 th. birthday, put a camera on the bike and give us some riding tips ?
David D. Barnes come on Dave get someone to give you a hand and make a Video. We're all Rootin for Yu. Jim 63 years young still ridin. (Buell, Goldwing, Benly).
I'm 77, and been riding since I was 13. I too am a Triumph guy. I love my 2022 Bonneville, and take her out in the beautiful Texas Hill Country as often as I can. I have no intention of stopping. I did tell my wife that I would be willing to reassess the situation when I reach 85. But, I never said I'd actually quite riding just because of my age. Like Fast Eddie here, I'm going to keep on riding until I can't.
Outstanding, 64 and working through some disability issue's and hope to ride a little more, started racing in 1970. Tip of the visor and RIP fast Eddie, a life well lived 🍻
One of a dying breed. Let's not let old motorcycles die. It's such a great thing working on your own vehicles, taking care of little but important details. Unfortunately nowadays everything is becoming all soul-less. Stay safe brothers.
The only thing that is truly soul-less are individuals who die riding motorcycles. Those of you who romanticize old tech and motorcycles are mentally bankrupt. When newer tech reduces death rates by 50% or more you are still endorsing death traps and the false logic the past was better than the present. It is the twist of the mind biased to when you were younger and quite possibly peaked early in your life and only flat-lined or regressed afterward. I was surely young and very naive about mortality and relative risk in my youth because the body of knowledge was not well disseminated . I'm much wiser now and embrace the idea I can ride a motorcycle that is still inherently hazardous but at least provides a significant added margin of safety from the unexpected or dumb human mistake. Such tech enhances not reduces my joy of motorcycling and is not soul-less because that is a human not machine trait. Now I can ride 200 miles in a day instead of 100 or fewer and arrive home safe and refreshed not worn out by the experience. Most of you old tech guys have thin wallets and not much to do in your free time other than putter around. I'm a mechanical engineer who does his own maintenance cause I know it will be done right at minimal cost. My fond memories are not about wrenching but about riding. Ride more, live more.
I hear ya Jose Luis Salas Infante I still love riding my ole bike and I’m not mentally bankrupt at all. Gotta love them ole bikes it’s all about character. I don’t like the Tupperware looking new bikes. To bad Fast Eddie walked on he will be on our minds forever. 😎🇺🇸✌🏽
@@JedediahSmith342 The modern Tupperware bikes you refer to as not having character is laughable when they are much better and fun to ride in every way imaginable . You just don't have the cash or desire to ride anything but old, underperforming rat bike that some people find fascinating like old steam engines. Riding an old relic is just an excuse to allow you to parade or putter around when you have a thin wallet. Most likely you ride less than 50 miles per day and less than 100 per week. I ride day trips of about 200 miles as much or more for sights, sounds, and smells of nature I and don't need an unreliable cantankerous machine ruining the experience.
Fisher’s son, Gary, followed in his father’s footsteps and became one of the leading road racers in the country. In 1972, 19 years after his father had accomplished the win on the old Laconia track, Gary won the Loudon Classic, making the Fishers the only father-and-son combination to win the classic road race.
Just went for a ride with my dad he is 91, I am 66 . He told his doctor to keep him alive so he can ride on his 100th BD. by the way he is in perfect health.
True respect Eddie 👍 I’m a young 60 year old ,just got my first sports bike ,a Zx 9r Kawasaki ninja and love it ,I hope to be riding too for many more years . Regards Dave from Scotland
I am 59 years old. I have known Ed since I was a little boy. Ed used to let me ride my dirt bike on her property when I was growing up. He gave me and my Dad permission to hunt on his land in Shunk. What a great guy.
Great story! Thanks for putting this together as well as the little tour of his workshop and classic bike collection. It’s really amazing and a tribute to the human spirit, right?!
This is a real American Man, who works hard so can play hard, and make the American Dream comes true. After 48 years of "shut up and work", now I am retired and ride my thirtieth-something motorcycle.....enjoying when the weather permits. Thank you, America. (Originally I was a refugee from Southeast Asia).
Ah, the looks from those young fellas, lol. I'm 67, been riding 52 years. Bald head and a beard. Remove the lid and catch the looks. We gotta grin brother. Keep on keeping on.
He was a great man. I got to know him in the 90s when I hunted in Shunk and stayed at his property. I had no idea who he was until we started talking motorcycles. There was a lot to admire about Ed aside from his accomplishments on motorcycles. May he rest in peace.
Well done sir you put a smile on my face and I'm firing up the old Harley and going to smell the smells of a S Georgia summer day. Much love and respect.
@stanleydenning ...bravo mladiću....moj se motor još nije penzionisao a ja sam pred penzijom....posle palim motor i....dok ide....poz od nekad pravog bajkera....mr.Turbo
Nice to know that at 64 I have at least 30 more years of riding ahead of me.. Great inspiration! Thanks Fast Eddie. 🙏🏻 I see this video was released 4 years ago, I sure hope Ed is still riding? God’s speed Ed!
I really enjoyed this! I wish there was more. One of my favorite all-time movies is "The World's Fastest Indian". I would love to see a feature film about Fast Eddie! These legendary riders that defy the status quo regarding their age in a lifelong pursuit of their passion for motorcycles is beyond inspiring.
I met Ed when I had a flat tire on the road from Canton, he let me take his truck to Laporte and pick up my car/trailer to haul my bike back. We spent 20 minutes wandering around his shop looking for a tire that would fit my bike. Couldn't find a tire, he just threw his keys at me and said 'go get your trailer, I'll be here when you get back.' A great guy.
Gosh, I miss you Ed. I had loaned Ed a bike I had bought from him for his Grand kids to enjoy when he passed. He was a huge contributor to the local church. He and another neighbor have single handedly kept it open the last many years. I sure miss him stopping up and our visits. I was his carb guru :( God Speed Ed.
Excellent film about a true old timer who loves motorcycles. Coming from the UK, I don't know anything about this US legendary racer, but I certainly do now. Reminds me of Burt Munro, another kindred spirit.
I've been riding motorcycles since 1966 I am 70 years old and I don't ride now one reason I like walking around but I admire old guys they got a lot of nerve and courage and guts. When you're young you can heal up when your all your bones are very brittle and you are not going to heal. There is absolutely no margin and people around here Riley of Drive absolutely insane young kids driving by my street at over 120 miles an hour all the time.
i am 74 in march and my wife 72 in june 2023 .we still ride our bikes regularly ,we both have vespas and i also have three other hondas ,all scooters now as i have difficulty changing gear ,so twist and go for the future , the weather here in the u k is very wet and mucky this time of year ,and main road traffic very busy ,so we tend to ride quiet roads mainly. well done ed.
I finally hung up my leathers at 84: it was getting too darned crazy out there. I passed my 45 year old BMW 750 to a yonder rider whose passion for the sport will add another span of life to the motorcycle. I even get to ride it whenever I feel the urge. Mr Fisher was indeed a legend.
Sad news….I was on a ride today that went by Eddie’s garage. There was an estate sale sign in front of it. I assume that means that Mr. Fisher is no longer with us.
My first bike was a 1970 Triumph Tiger 500. My last bike, so far, I'm only 65, is a 2011 Triumph Thunderbird. I'm inspired by Fast Eddie to keep riding until I can't. 🙂
Fast Eddie you lived life well ! You were a legend ! I’ve been riding and racing a long time too and keep on going ! Every time I hop on my bike, I get a big smile and different memories jump out as I see and smell different things on the ride. I go from remembering riding a mini bike with a string for a throttle to a KX 500 racing at the famous Southwick 338 motocross track. I got to buy and race the revolutionary 2002 / 2003 CRF 450 four stroke that I told my wife I had to buy ! I bought a lot of other bikes since that 450, both dirt and street, but always had a bike of some kind. I’m only riding on the street now, but my days in dirt are fond memories and made me the man I am today. I hope to line up next to you in heaven some day.
This video made me cry. I had to sell my 2005 Triumph Bonneville for family needs. My wife & kids cried for me. I miss it so much. Thank you. Beautiful film!
Fantastic. 7'38" As long as I live, I hope I can ride. My wife and I have had a discussion and that is basically what I said. People who don't ride, don't get it. Thank you for posting the video. Thank you Fast Eddie.
Where ever you are fast eddie ........give those angels one hell of a race !!!! see you on the eternal highway one day ......no speed cameras in heaven !!!
My goodness this was epic to see. I'm 52 and I have that exact Daytona, same colors and everything. You can only imagine at how close I was to my monitor. Not going to lie, my brain is trying to work out my pilgrimage to meet this man and ride with this legend! (randomly riding past his place from the thumb of Michigan) Many thanks for this!
I enjoyed watching this vid thanks for sharing and love that music dangggg thanks again. This inspired me to get my ole bike outta barn and take it for a ride 😎🇺🇸✌🏽
