First American to win at Isle of Man TT

[@sydbarret8416]

Any man that not only competes in the TT, but wins the dam thing, instantly has my respect and appreciation of their skills on a motorcycle.

[@philipmillwood526]

Met Dave Roper last night and what a nice guy!

[@themotorcyclefilmfest]

Isn't he? So incredibly humble for everything that he's accomplished.

[@colterino]

Excellent Interview, Dave...Love to hear your endless WISDOM...Joy and Humour...Thanks..CR

[@themotorcyclefilmfest]

Thanks for the comment Colter.

[@kevinarmstrongyoutube]

I met Dave this past weekend and he is a genuine guy. Didn't know of his accomplishments until afterwards when someone told me to Google him.

[@matt-bb2kv]

Going to this race is a bucket list item

[@KensGarage1]

I watched the Motorcycle Man movie yesterday and then had to look up more on Dave Roper. Nice interview was done here. The Motorcycle Man is inspiring to an OG like me to keep on doing vintage motorcycle stuff. Thanks Mr. Roper!!!

[@themotorcyclefilmfest]

Thanks for those kind words.

[@rajmoran]

I used to see Dave in the pits at Summit Point back in the nineties when I was racing. He was a quiet guy, always messing with his bikes, as I remember. They were vintage machines and required a lot of fiddling, I guess. He had a kind of light about him, I always thought then...like he was doing exactly what he was put here to do.

[@themotorcyclefilmfest]

Thanks for sharing that story Randy and a great observation. I think you're spot on.

[@robbjones6012]

True gentleman,met him @ 2nd Barber Festival,get in way ? normally up front.Some yrs ago his 350 failed to fire,jumped on the 250 & still won ahead of a TZ 350 thro' some seriously skilled riding, frustrating the competition taking back markers leaving the TZ stuck behind for a few seconds...... Experience @ work.

[@colinbatchford8007]

I met Dave in 98 at Pasher's restaurant in Deltona and he knew a guy I had spannered for at the 97 Manx GP top fella.

[@shanechostetler9997]

Very nice disposition that man has.

[@themotorcyclefilmfest]

Indeed. He is incredibly humble and easy going.

[@slpetroff]

Thanks for posting interview, such a humble down to earth guy !

[@themotorcyclefilmfest]

Thanks for the comment. Incredibly humble indeed. I'm glad I had a chance to meet him.

[@erhardbaehni1832]

hmm nice to know Dave did win this amazing race . You have to see it (2022 it will happen again!). By the way i was there as a spectator on 1984 an Yamaha XT 600 Tenere ( 7 .3 gallon fuel tank!) and now I know who one of the winner was .

[@themotorcyclefilmfest]

Thanks for the feedback Erhard.

[@muhammadnurqalby3156]

I never know who that man is but thanks for your videos! and I appreciate the timestamps you put in the description.

[@themotorcyclefilmfest]

Thanks for the feedback Muhammad

[@Shads62]

38 views? really! WTF?

[@themotorcyclefilmfest]

Wish more people would know about the Dave. He's a fantastic treasure. Help us spread the word! 😀

[@tabryis]

Ride or die