Mate I have to agree with you about Johns bike, I was lucky enough to meet him and see it run, the sound of that twin still resonates in my brain. I will also say as an Aussie John Britten, Burt Munro, Bruce McLaren, Graham McRae et al were outstanding world class leading kiwi engineer's who truly changed the world. What a pleasure seeing a HD gilde next to Brough #1🏆
Couldn't agree more, those New Zealanders bat well above their own average. The day here will stick in my memory for a very long time. Thanks for watching.
@@paulscrimgour4769 Begg was definitely a Motorsport Legend but probably more for his car 'Career' than his earlier biker riding. Although anyone who raced in early Isle of Mann races has my respect. Thanks for watching.
Spent all day in there last year and it was like going to heaven. Went with my buddy Chuck and the next day spent out at the Bert Munro challenge. We had the best time ever. Spent a month riding around the south island and it was wonderful.
Absolutely great museum and thanks for the tour! This rivals the”Wheels through Time” motorcycle museum here in the States in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. I stopped there last summer while on a 2,000 mile trip as one of my bucket list stops.
Hi Thomas and thanks for taking the time to comment. Wow, I follow 'Wheels through Time' and that looks like an incredible museum, I would love to visit it as well. CMM was an unbelievable experience for me and I will definitely go back when next over in New Zealand.
Not sure if its the best, but it will certainly be up their with the best in the World IO think. Was an incredible experience going there. Thanks for watching.
If you get a chance, go to the car and truck museum just down the road. It's indoors and just as good as mtorcycle mecca, except its cars and trucks of all kinds.
Hey John, yes mate we did get time and you are right, it was also fantastic. Even if you are not into cars and trucks it was still an amazing exhibition. Invercargill certainly bats above its weight with those two museums. Thanks for watching.
Im glad Youse enjoyed my home town it is a great show . Youse had a go at at Big Barsted Pie while you were there in Invercargill , did you go to E Hayes and have look there?
As you can see we loved the museum. We tried to go to Big Barstard but they were closed both times we went. Yes we went to E Hayes, very impressive as well, some very cool displays.
Invercargill has some fantastic bikes! BUT NO. It's not the greatest motorcycle collection. That Mantra belongs to Sammy Miller, probably the greatest competitive Motorcyclist of all time. 500 + classic and rare bike at the Sammy Miller Museum , New Milton, England. With 90 year old Sammy still riding pretty much daily and restoring exhibits to concourse condition! + All his trophies from his 1400+ Wins . The National Motorcycle Museum near Birmingham 800 classics on display. All British from 161 different manufacturer's! Apart from restoring bikes for the SM Museum Sammy does bikes for the Vintage Motorcycle Club and the National Museum.
Well I will have to take your word for it my friend and put both on my bucket list. Sammy sounds like a true legend. Thanks for watching. Maybe CMM is the best in the Southern Hemisphere then. 😃
@@thatharleycouple it's been acknowledged as the best in the Southern Hemisphere. If you don't know about Sammy Miller 😮 Raced Multiple disciplines, developed bikes for Honda, his frame geometry is still used by most brands of trials bikes today. 1 Man 1400+ wins, no one else comes near. Check out the Sammy Miller Museum!!!!
Mate I have to agree with you about Johns bike, I was lucky enough to meet him and see it run, the sound of that twin still resonates in my brain. I will also say as an Aussie John Britten, Burt Munro, Bruce McLaren, Graham McRae et al were outstanding world class leading kiwi engineer's who truly changed the world. What a pleasure seeing a HD gilde next to Brough #1🏆
Couldn't agree more, those New Zealanders bat well above their own average. The day here will stick in my memory for a very long time. Thanks for watching.
Mate its always a pleasure to watch you & Paul& the girls, this one I must say is a stand out episode.@@thatharleycouple
Thanks Merritt appreciate it mate 👍
My brother revhead dont forget another southlander george begg f5000s thanx 😊
@@paulscrimgour4769 Begg was definitely a Motorsport Legend but probably more for his car 'Career' than his earlier biker riding. Although anyone who raced in early Isle of Mann races has my respect. Thanks for watching.
What would make it even better,is a brief history of the past owners,see where they have been. Love that place.
That would be great, but I may never leave. 😆 Heythanks for watching, hope you enjoyed it.
Spent all day in there last year and it was like going to heaven. Went with my buddy Chuck and the next day spent out at the Bert Munro challenge. We had the best time ever. Spent a month riding around the south island and it was wonderful.
100% We can’t wait to go back. Next time I think I will spend an entire day there. The exhibits are second to none.
Magnificent museum, there are some really beautiful motorcycles 😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩👍
100% Marco. Definitely worth the entry fee.
motorcycle mecca is now on my bucket list🏍
Well worth the entry Peter, possibly the most impressive collection in the Southern Hemisphere. We were in Heaven.
Amazing collection of bikes. I could spend all day in this museum. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers Eric, yes it’s an incredible collection. Hope you and yours are well.
Amazing museum, great set of bikes. I enjoy tours like this on TH-cam of these museums, cheers!
Cheers Nic, mate it is a phenomenal museum. Thanks for watching mate. Whitey
Amazing. Thanks for sharing. Bucket list updated. Cheers 🇦🇺🇳🇿
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Absolutely great museum and thanks for the tour! This rivals the”Wheels through Time” motorcycle museum here in the States in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. I stopped there last summer while on a 2,000 mile trip as one of my bucket list stops.
Hi Thomas and thanks for taking the time to comment. Wow, I follow 'Wheels through Time' and that looks like an incredible museum, I would love to visit it as well. CMM was an unbelievable experience for me and I will definitely go back when next over in New Zealand.
Great vlog guys, loved it. Really well done. Been their once, however I need to go back again. So much to take in.
Cheers Aaron, we will be back soon I think. New Zealand is amazing.
southwards museum 35 miles north of wellington has huge stock of classic cars but the motorcycles are impressive as well
Will have to check it out next visit, sounds good. Thanks for watching
That is absolutely excellent, thanks for the adventure of possibly the best collection of classics out there.
Not sure if its the best, but it will certainly be up their with the best in the World IO think. Was an incredible experience going there. Thanks for watching.
If you get a chance, go to the car and truck museum just down the road. It's indoors and just as good as mtorcycle mecca, except its cars and trucks of all kinds.
Hey John, yes mate we did get time and you are right, it was also fantastic. Even if you are not into cars and trucks it was still an amazing exhibition. Invercargill certainly bats above its weight with those two museums. Thanks for watching.
Very nice video enjoyed. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Larry, glad you enjoyed it. It was an incredible collection.
Im glad Youse enjoyed my home town it is a great show . Youse had a go at at Big Barsted Pie while you were there in Invercargill , did you go to E Hayes and have look there?
As you can see we loved the museum. We tried to go to Big Barstard but they were closed both times we went. Yes we went to E Hayes, very impressive as well, some very cool displays.
Fantastic.Moving over to New Zealand 🇳🇿 are you🤣.
Not moving over but I think we will now be regular visitors thats for sure. 😆
@@thatharleycouple Pretty good down South Island great for motorcyclists & Motorcycle culture.
Dare I say it Stunning 😎🤙🏻
Cheers Bert
Appreciate the sharing of knowledge
Cheers Davde P.S: GGF LOL
Awesome show.
Thanks Mark, really appreciate you saying so. Was fun to make this one.
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Thanks for watching. 👍🏻
Invercargill has some fantastic bikes!
BUT NO. It's not the greatest motorcycle collection. That Mantra belongs to Sammy Miller, probably the greatest competitive Motorcyclist of all time. 500 + classic and rare bike at the Sammy Miller Museum , New Milton, England. With 90 year old Sammy still riding pretty much daily and restoring exhibits to concourse condition!
+ All his trophies from his 1400+ Wins .
The National Motorcycle Museum near Birmingham 800 classics on display. All British from 161 different manufacturer's!
Apart from restoring bikes for the SM Museum Sammy does bikes for the Vintage Motorcycle Club and the National Museum.
Well I will have to take your word for it my friend and put both on my bucket list. Sammy sounds like a true legend. Thanks for watching. Maybe CMM is the best in the Southern Hemisphere then. 😃
@@thatharleycouple it's been acknowledged as the best in the Southern Hemisphere.
If you don't know about Sammy Miller 😮 Raced Multiple disciplines, developed bikes for Honda, his frame geometry is still used by most brands of trials bikes today.
1 Man 1400+ wins, no one else comes near.
Check out the Sammy Miller Museum!!!!
@@vacoasrebel6729 I will certainly look him up. Over here in the Colonies we miss some vital info like this occasionally 😁