A Kiwi Genius

[bccap]

A three part documentary on John Britten.

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2013/01/three-part-john-britten-biography-video-series-incredible-story-of-a-motorcycle-genius/

[Charlie G]

I just watched all 3 parts. Glad you posted it up for us.

cg

[zig06]

I couldn't help myself, I just watched all three videos too.

John was definitely ahead of the times.

[still_bluenoser]

Would have been interesting to see what he would have accomplished with a longer lifespan.

[GregT]

Would have been interesting to see what he would have accomplished with a longer lifespan.

In bikes, not a lot more. He'd accomplished what he set out to do and was getting a lot of flak from the family and the family business managers.

He was trying to keep the design and development team together but his focus was being pulled away from bikes. He had some very good guys there but wouldn't/couldn't let go of the reins. A lot of wasted time and effort towards the end on outside projects which didn't come through.

Post his death, once existing orders had been filled, Kirsty and the accountant from hell shut the place down.

If anyone does a film about him - like Burt Munro - myself and most of the staff still in Christchurch have agreed to picket the premiere in protest.
A film would involve Kirsty's permission and cooperation - and she was the main force trying to get him away from bikes.....It would be a tad hypocritical on her part. We'll see.

[gs750caferacer]

Funny I just met the guy who cut all the gears on the britten bikes day before yesterday.. Seriously clever blokes.

[Charlie G]

In bikes, not a lot more. He'd accomplished what he set out to do and was getting a lot of flak from the family and the family business managers.

He was trying to keep the design and development team together but his focus was being pulled away from bikes. He had some very good guys there but wouldn't/couldn't let go of the reins. A lot of wasted time and effort towards the end on outside projects which didn't come through.

Post his death, once existing orders had been filled, Kirsty and the accountant from hell shut the place down.

If anyone does a film about him - like Burt Munro - myself and most of the staff still in Christchurch have agreed to picket the premiere in protest.
A film would involve Kirsty's permission and cooperation - and she was the main force trying to get him away from bikes.....It would be a tad hypocritical on her part. We'll see.

Nice to hear you point of view. Remarkable story.

cg

[bluewool]

Charlie did you ever get the link I sent regarding the "One man's dream" documentary on John Britten?

They're both a bit jingoistic but smaller countries(such as Canada) tend to do that. Its like a nationalistic little man complex.

[Charlie G]

Charlie did you ever get the link I sent regarding the "One man's dream" documentary on John Britten?

They're both a bit jingoistic but smaller countries(such as Canada) tend to do that. Its like a nationalistic little man complex.

No I haven't yet. Meant to thank you. I still have the link, just sort of got set aside with the minuta of life.

cg

[Frank Z.]

Incredible talent that we lost way too early. Thanks for posting!

[chuck hahn]

watched them all also. So sad that a regulator swamped the dream win.