Evel Knievel dead at age 69 - RIP - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

mikebike · 12-01-2007, 05:31 AM

What are your memories of this Motorcycle Legend?

I loved his wheelies in warm ups.... and his bravado before the jumps

he was a legend ... and his Uncle lived 3 houses away from me where I grew up

pedwards89 · 12-01-2007, 05:40 AM

I think 'Legend' is an overused word. But, it surely applies to Evel Knievel.

RIP

permalink · 12-01-2007, 06:46 AM

When it came to our sport the guy was awesome but when it came to life the guy was a nut case. He was actually jailed in California for beating a guy with a baseball bat over something stupid. I guess the last few years haven't been to kind to him either.

**sportrider** · 12-01-2007, 07:38 AM

Evel Knievel was one of my childhood heros, I mean come on he used to jump a streetbike. modern daredevils use MXers, they may jump farther but the machines are designed for it. besides me and Evel share the same birthdate!!!
BTW, how did he die?

**Nelly** · 12-01-2007, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sportrider_fz6

Evel Knievel was one of my childhood heros, I mean come on he used to jump a streetbike. modern daredevils use MXers, they may jump farther but the machines are designed for it. besides me and Evel share the same birthdate!!!
BTW, how did he die?

I saw him Crash at WEMBLEY stadium doing the double decker bus jump. He was my hero. I broke both my wrists and had stitches in my head as a nipper trying to emilate him. I used to love the Marvel Toy. The stunt bike. Man if I had it still I would still play with it awsome.

**sportrider** · 12-01-2007, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by perryn

I saw him Crash at WEMBLEY stadium doing the double decker bus jump. He was my hero. I broke both my wrists and had stitches in my head as a nipper trying to emilate him. I used to love the Marvel Toy. The stunt bike. Man if I had it still I would still play with it awsome.

LOL, I had the stunt bike too!!!

**Nelly** · 12-01-2007, 12:19 PM

Yep that was a proper toy, dont be fooled by the 90's re-launched edition where the bike is two colours balck n white. The 1974 ed rocked. Thats the one you want.

**sportrider** · 12-01-2007, 02:10 PM

I haven't seen that thing in years!!! I had it when I was my sons age (or younger) back in like 78-79. ohh ya it still looks cool!!!

**opds9091** · 12-01-2007, 07:01 PM

wow childhood days, but i hated to stick that plastic thing in cause if u pulled it out to quick u stripped it.

Rich · 12-01-2007, 07:12 PM

I just watched a two hour special on the Discovery Channel this afternoon about his life.

He came across as a bit of an ***, I thought. But I did admire his guts and zest to woo crowds.

Now his son will carry on his legacy.

12-01-2007, 05:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
mikebike just a moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Central Florida Bike: FZ6 -- Blue Posts: 1,310 Rep Power: 20 Member #357	Evel Knievel dead at age 69 - RIP What are your memories of this Motorcycle Legend? I loved his wheelies in warm ups.... and his bravado before the jumps he was a legend ... and his Uncle lived 3 houses away from me where I grew up __________________ mike http://www.626mikebike.blogspot.com

12-01-2007, 05:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
pedwards89 Super Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, UK Bike: Yamaha FZ6-SA Posts: 601 Rep Power: 12 Member #125	I think 'Legend' is an overused word. But, it surely applies to Evel Knievel. RIP __________________ Phil "Dave's not here." '07 FZ6 SA in super cool *Gunmetal*

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12-01-2007, 06:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
HavBlue Guest Posts: n/a Member #	When it came to our sport the guy was awesome but when it came to life the guy was a nut case. He was actually jailed in California for beating a guy with a baseball bat over something stupid. I guess the last few years haven't been to kind to him either.

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Rich 2004 FZ6 - 2007 R1200GS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ND Bike: 2004 FZ6, 2007 R1200GS BMW Posts: 34 Rep Power: 5 Member #807	I just watched a two hour special on the Discovery Channel this afternoon about his life. He came across as a bit of an ***, I thought. But I did admire his guts and zest to woo crowds. Now his son will carry on his legacy.

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