A doctor friend lived near Mike and Big Jim in Mayfair, London, in '60-62, he had a Jag XK140 Mike was keen on driving. Doc was worried at car weaving all over the place - 'race.bred!?' - surely something was wrong? Asked Mike about it as they roared out of town at TT speeds (wide-eyes!) "They all do that, rock-hard suspension stops the car wallowing in corners. Up to the driver to hold it on the straights." Er... ok. Many racecar drivers died as it took ages to cut them free from wreckage.
the greatest motorbike rider ever
cautious116 3 weeks ago
Mike the Bike R.I.P. looks asthough he aint wearing gloves there, surley not.
love the no knee down style, brilliant
2wheelsteve 8 months ago
An amazing rider and a true gentleman of the sport. Mike rest in peace.
trottben66 1 year ago 2
A doctor friend lived near Mike and Big Jim in Mayfair, London, in '60-62, he had a Jag XK140 Mike was keen on driving. Doc was worried at car weaving all over the place - 'race.bred!?' - surely something was wrong? Asked Mike about it as they roared out of town at TT speeds (wide-eyes!) "They all do that, rock-hard suspension stops the car wallowing in corners. Up to the driver to hold it on the straights." Er... ok. Many racecar drivers died as it took ages to cut them free from wreckage.
sparra1946 2 years ago
THANK YOU, A truly memorable clip of the great man in action, I can say I rode pillion with Mike Hailwood well sort of.
notwocdivad 2 years ago
Sad how he talks about driving - V - riding and how he felt unsafe in a car then he dies in a car accident, R.I.P.
bikedemon99 2 years ago
yeah thanks
bikedemon99 2 years ago
thanks for posting.
TheOpinionationer 3 years ago