Joey Dunlop rides the Britten motorcycle

Some parade laps at the New Brighton street races in New Zealand during summer of '94.

[@TristanDesnos]

Love how Joey looks chuffed to bits with the free t shirt

[@ot77racing27]

Greatest road racer - ever. The most unasuming man you could ever meet. The things he did outwith bike racing is just as impressive. Driving alone from N Ireland to Romania, alone, in winter, eating frozen beans out of a can, so he could deliver parcels to nuns at an orphanage. No fanfare, no publicity, just a need and will to do it.

[@RocketDog-vz1ln]

2 motorcycle icons in harmony

[@KevinJohnson-jc9ju]

The champ could ride a tricycle and win a race. RIP Joey respect

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Beautiful bike ridden by a legend

[@rudolphhucker95]

What a legend!

[@seanokeefe703]

Dunlop could have helped develop and ride future machines with Britton ,

[@danimossi3625]

On the seventh day, he rode the Britten...😉

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

And found that it was good.

[@ianwatson3315]

Joey Dunlop..there are no words of the 600,000 in the English language that are suitable enough to describe that man.

[@deepfryblue]

i got joey & johns autograph on the same 'british isles invasion' t shirt at the ruapuna meet unfortunately i gave the shirt to my brother who's in the uk (what was i thinking) still got a mint copy of the die-cast Britten model tho' so not all bad & i got to meet both legends

[@PYakMan1]

Vety sad that when Britten died his bike was no more too, that bike should have been developed into a special racing team in reverence to a great designer/man, well ahead of his time, they've all caught up now, but imagine how much further they could be if Britten had the factory backing.

[@takingafence]

just like mclaren

[@mikeskidmore6754]

According to a video on John Britten's life and Legacy .. it was all in Order he had a Sponsor and had the money to build a racing team

[@danreedy9061]

Was supposed to go into production and. First a 5/600 single, then a big bore as funds permitted. 2b built in India

[@patrickmalone9380]

His small team guys still carried on look after ten or so machines around the world .mr britten was the bike so guess u know

[@ElfieShafril]

Was this in Christchurch? Cos I remembered watching him on the Britten around Ruapuna Park as well.

[@deepfryblue]

+Elfie Shafril yeah i think the new brighton road races were just before the nz grand prix at ruapuna; maybe the wkend before..

[@brittenv1000]

deepfryblue I saw Joey at Manfield around this time too

[@deepfryblue]

@@brittenv1000 do you know i have only just read your reply, must've missed a notification?? just so you know...

[@deepfryblue]

@@brittenv1000 yeah i seem to recall the nzgp series was held in two legs- Manfield & ChCh-- damn i had the T-shirt with the full info printed on it..alas gave to my brother in uk many years ago

[@nofallsnoballs21]

The best on the most awesome bike

[@eariamjh71]

Two motorcycle legends. John Britten and Joey Dunlop..... gone too soon. RIP

[@atomicorang]

eariamjh71 very much too soonJoey Dunlop is an icon and a hero for millions.. Yer Maun ... motorcycle road racer diplomat .. and John Britten a genious who went too young.. both Rest In Peace.

[@sliperysid]

The greatest racer on the greatest bike, what a privelage to watch this!

[@iancoulbeck2878]

I was there. I spoke to Joey that day and got his autograph. The coolest person I have ever met. The greatest GOAT

[@MistaKwolf]

N e w to this sport where did joy pass away

[@troyengland511]

​@@MistaKwolfEstonia. One of these biggest road races but relatively small globally

[@iancoulbeck2878]

I was there. I spoke to him and got his autograph. The coolest person I have ever met.

[@tnelliott2447]

Now that’s is a match made in heaven The late Joey riding the late John Brittens v1000 I can hear them chaps now RIP boys Ride on

[@allanhughes7859]

What a man What a bike what a tribute... Joey is still the top man a true gent a true sports man and so so humble Jesus how we all miss him ...How I wish he had come out the other end and been here to tell us all the stories R.I.P. Joey and all our thoughts go out to those you left behind and I really mean that in a sinsere way I honestly do !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheMickvee]

I got the same T shirt off John Britten, at the TT in the early 90's. I also bought a very nice Britten enamel badge! I treasure both items as they are irreplaceable.

[@oldhobomanl1747]

New Brighton at it's best. Those were days of freedom where communities were allowed to run events that brought people together. Joey and John, simply magical with a truely iconic kiwi machine.

[@NotPoliticallyCorrect407]

GREATEST BIKE, GREATEST RIDER.....

[@flangmasterj]

Literally still looks as modern as today's machines.

[@planegaper]

id say more so..

[@paulcockfield6307]

I was there that day. I was able to lay on the foot path as the bike was decked down screaming past my head. It's New Brighton Chch

[@bluebee7689]

A true legend . my hero . Rip road warrior and still king of the mountain 3

[@trident1702]

Two legends larger than life! If only,,,,,,

[@flubbyhog]

Legend riding a legend.

[@Th3Gr33k]

What a bike. What a rider!

[@RickyJr46]

What an amazing bit of history here, the meeting of two legends.

[@mad4tarmac]

an unbeatable combination.

[@turboslag]

Wow, didn't know Joey had ridden the Britten!! Does anyone know what he thought of it?

[@kcmcrae69]

New Brighton street race great day 🤘😎

[@kcmcrae69]

New Brighton Christchurch before the fun police took over, was there great day 🤘🤘🤘🤘😎

[@joehunt1980]

@mad4tarmac Well perhaps a little through the windows... lol Its bolted to a stand in front of the elevator there on the 2nd or 3rd floor.. Not sure if it still runs or that all the engine internals are still there but its a piece of art all the same. I spent a good 10 minutes looking at all the details while my family looked on bored as hell! haha

[@andrewrouse1829]

Joey yer man Dunlop son of Ireland legend around the world, what a rider nerves of steel tactical and all out Hero, May you still be riding hard on the racetrack in the sky, God bless you Joey. 😀😃👍

[@LostnRunning]

John passed away aged 45 in 1995 and Joey aged 48 in 2000. Absolute legends, the pair. Needless to say John's bikes were stunning 💙🩷 💛

[@dacat8171]

I like the Britten bike. Do not forget that JD won most of his races on small bikes. His nephew Michael, John McGuinness et al. are on a higher level.

[@Yourfriendwasmagnificent]

3 Legends - Joey, John Britten and John's stunning bikes. Rip Joey & John.

[@joehunt1980]

@mad4tarmac Well theres one in the Tepapa museum in Wellington... Ul need a crowbar and a big coat to get it out tho... lol

[@kerrowmoar4]

Absolutely priceless !

[@deepfryblue]

thanx for this great & historic footage-i've just found myself at 1:09 thru 1:13 behind the pit crewmans' left shoulder(taking some photos)----awesome MOTOgeekz love ya!

[@MrDoctorMonty]

I dont suppose any of the photos or negatives have survived?

[@canyonkiller4431]

legendary video

[@michellmorante8381]

Must be one of the most expensive motorcycles around the world and, of course, the most expensive of the few Brittens out there.

[@fooster101]

Brilliant !

[@mad4tarmac]

two finely tuned machines joey and the britten!!!!! does anyone know where that sexy race bike is now id sell me wife for it!!!!

[@patrickmalone9380]

Think wife got one .

[@Team-fabulous]

The master

[@horselaverda]

fantastic clip,cheers

[@Whitejesselink]

The front suspension is the best part

[@mad4tarmac]

@joehunt1980 does it ever see light of day????

[@KACIARO]

Legend

[@ropermachine]

@Roadsterscom nor was joey's

[@darrylsh]

I would apologize for pissing myself just to keep a straight face and walk away...smiling :)

[@micaeljonsson8660]

Je was amazing

[@MrCraftykeith]

ultimate conbination rite der