Author Topic: Video montage of American movie icon Steve McQueen  (Read 2550 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Blltrdr

  • Grand Gearhead
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,079
  • Karma: 0
  • cycle-delic music
on: November 23, 2009, 07:29:05 pm
One of my favorite actors who did plenty in promoting the sport of motorcycling. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIEyUqLbbJI&feature=related

And some fun riding with Steve and friends from pt. 9 of the movie, "On Any Sunday."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DEPng2oees
« Last Edit: December 01, 2009, 05:35:57 pm by Blltrdr »
2003 Classic 500 5 spd
2009 HD FLHT Police 103 6 spd
1992 Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager XII


RAKe

  • You'll Never See a Motorcycle Parked In Front of a Therapist's Office
  • Bulleteer
  • ***
  • Posts: 213
  • Karma: 0
Reply #1 on: November 30, 2009, 07:56:20 pm
I just had to provide at least one response to this thread.  When I was a kid in the 1960s & 70s, "Steve Machine" was DA MAN!!  We all read about him, and watched his films (believe it or not, just this past weekend I watched "The Great Escape" for probably the twentieth time).  And "On Any Sunday" was another great McQueen film.  I think he deserves much respect for what he did to interest kids in motorsports, especially dirt bike riding.  In fact, my new avatar looks like a McQueen Machine!  I could see him (or me) out somewhere tearing up the desert on it.
« Last Edit: November 30, 2009, 08:01:09 pm by RAKe »
196? Triumph 500 (basket case), 1968 BSA 650 (ran, but needed work), 1976 Triumph T140V 750 (ran well -- sometimes), 2004 Harley-Davidson XL883C, 2007 Harley-Davidson FXDB


REpozer

  • Grand Gearhead
  • *****
  • Posts: 3,322
  • Karma: 0
  • Royal Enfield , Let the good times roll.
Reply #2 on: November 30, 2009, 08:58:22 pm
I blame that movie for my sick habit, now I ride a Bullet. ;)
2008 ( AVL) Classic Bullet in British Racing Green
REA member # 84  (inactive)


PhilJ

  • Grand Gearhead
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,246
  • Karma: 0
Reply #3 on: November 30, 2009, 10:28:43 pm
Well I can't blame Steve Mc or "On Any Sunday" since I'd been riding dirt for about 8 years when the movie hit the screen, but it sure furthered my enthusiasm. Except for trying to coast my trials bike backward down a hill. It always hurt afterwards.  :'(


Blltrdr

  • Grand Gearhead
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,079
  • Karma: 0
  • cycle-delic music
Reply #4 on: December 01, 2009, 02:59:26 am
If you have a bundle of cash burnin' a hole in your pocket you could get yourself a brand new Metisse Steve McQueen signature desert racer. www.metisse-motorcycles.com/stevemcqueen.htm
2003 Classic 500 5 spd
2009 HD FLHT Police 103 6 spd
1992 Kawasaki ZG 1200 Voyager XII


Sam Simons

  • Grease Monkey
  • ****
  • Posts: 329
  • Karma: 0
Reply #5 on: December 01, 2009, 04:20:33 am
Thanks for the great clip,Blltrdr.Every accolade written/spoken of him was absolutely
correct....period. IMO,he experienced(and deserved) a truly great life at the best possible period in motorcycling specifically and motor sports in general.......
 What has followed since that 'golden period' doesn't even come close,IMO. Sad...

 


stevel

  • Scooter
  • **
  • Posts: 54
  • Karma: 0
Reply #6 on: December 04, 2009, 05:17:57 am
Reminded me of a TV ad in Australia years ago for Shell, where a Steve McQueen lookalike was used. Very effective

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHyVqJTsefc


Cabo Cruz

  • Papa Juan
  • Grand Gearhead
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,331
  • Karma: 0
Reply #7 on: December 11, 2009, 02:53:28 am
Irrespective of the number of repetitions, this flick is a:

TOTAL WOWZAA, BABY!!!
Long live the Bullets and those who ride them!

Keep the shiny side up, the boots on the pegs and best REgards,

Papa Juan

REA:    Member No. 119
BIKE:   2004 Royal Enfield Sixty-5
NAME: Perla