Kenny Roberts Yamaha TZ 750 (700) Indy Mile Laps August 2009

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Uploaded by on Aug 31, 2009

A short video of the 2 or 3 laps Kenny Roberts completed on the restored 1975 Yamaha TZ750 Flat Track bike at the Indy Mile in August 2009. Although much of the lap was pretty blurry I left it on for the sound which lived up to the legend.

Roberts did actually wring the neck of this thing, so that we all had the full effect... grown men weeping etc.

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  • worst. camerman. ever.

  • There was loads of emotion I felt watching this video, lots of bravado running high, lots of the girlfriend saying "turn it down", and lots I'd like to post. I just find it hard to encompass how *great* this makes me feel. I would go so far as inspirational. What a down right Good Man. Didn't know if he could ride it, (was a task 30 odd years ago), but gave it a go for the fans not glory. I am pleased that there are men like Kenny still in this world, and wish I had been there to cheer. Thank U!

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  • Man, Would I have loved to have been there!!!!!!!

  • I could only stand up to the 2:43 mark as the camera person is worthless. Absolutely worthless.

  • Wow,,,, I watched Kenny when he came over for the transatlantic Team trophy way back in 73-74. All my mates were Barry Sheen fans (bless him :( ) but I had an Rd 250 Yamaha and he was my instant hero. His ride on this "beast" is even folklore in the UK, as is his comment about not paying him enough for doing it. The man had an aura about him and after watching this I can see why,,, he is 60 years old for christs sake !!! I probably couldn't have done that whan I was 20 lol.. King Kenny :)

  • Camera man suck

  • I'm full of emotion watching this, What a wonderful crowd this was, what respect, what excitement as Kenny arrived. I'm in the UK, but this folklore matters to me a lot. Thank you.

  • You're right...this cameraman is awful. It's too bad the AMA has killed all roadracing in America for years to come with their Speed tv's Ralph Sheheen and love of cutting into the action for commercials triangle of death combo...I don't even bother with American road racing anymore even though there are some good racers. AMA = living in the past...Love King Kenny & the rest however...Fu*k the lame MA

  • @SvenTviking Nothing like the smell of Blendzall in the morning!

  • Cant see why they banned it................

  • gave me goosebumps...

  • I saw The King at Laguna Seca (in between F1 races of course).Also saw Spencer and Mamola.Great days in racing for America

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