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.
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
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.
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.
Not heard of this chap until six minutes ago.. He already has my total respect! From one mad scientist to another, BRAVO sir! BRILLIANT 🏆
MAD DOGS !!!!and an ENGLISH MAN TOO BOOT !!!!😳😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀GOD BLESS HIM g
Genial - bescheiden - ehrlich - authentisch - mutig - humorvoll = LEGENDE !!!
So great to see the older guys out there still giving it a go. Good on him.
He is an inspiration.
Life becomes living when you add adventure. Good onya Mate & I don't think the wife understands that yet!
Real English gentleman and a great bloke.
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.
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
Racing is life. Everything else is just Waiting around.STEVE MCQUEEN.
John was an amazing engineer advise looking up his you tube videos very sad that he has now passed on .
Man! This guy is the total Legend... May i call him the "vincent prince" what a bloke... My god he is brave
It’s the look on his face at the end - 5:56
real character !! not many youngsters like this !!
John glad your ok .......wanna come and meet you in brighton this year if your going ? Chris
JR is a star.
Burt Munro and HIM TOP DOGS !!!g
A strong cup of tea and a biscuit , he will be ok , ( true old school Brit attitude) respect John
Minerals they call them in the movies, the rest of us call them BALLS.
Well done Sir.
John
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
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.
Wow! The spirit of Bert Monroe lives on...
Stafford Bike Show needs this man and some of his outfits at their show as the SPECIAL GUEST (LEGENDS) along with the PLUMBER
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。
Hi George Brown would be Tickled Pink with this.
I remember George Brown with NERO back in the 1960's.
What a legend.
❤givin it some wellie! Awesome. And don’t listen to yer Mrs about giving up ;)
What a legend!
He's the totally package
And I thought I was an ole lad doing mad things!
respect ser...
legend!
One word, pragmatist!
GLAD He Was ok 😁g
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 . ;)
"136.2. Bloody walking pace!". :-D
I said to my children , I want to grow old disgratiously and I think I have discovered how😂😂😂
Not every one,s got 'it",he definiatly has.
Way to "give her" as we say around here.
this is a man from england ware men once ware made , no men left like john .
John, are you going to Pendine this weekend? I'm with Discovery Channel and we're looking to find out who is attending.
That’s a Master piece years of hard work. Rebuild it and dump the wife
Need to come to America ,salt flats
He's been there and set a record.
Well , he kept his head, Unlike the unfortunate Parry Thomas .
His wife is funny, like many suffering wives of us with toys.
Preparation Preparation Preparation
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.