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Title: "Motorcycle Man" - a film about Dave Roper
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on July 24, 2019, 04:03:55 PM

Looks like it should be an interesting documentary.
https://www.motorcyclemanfilm.com/

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Title: Re: "Motorcycle Man" - a film about Dave Roper
Post by: oldbike54 on July 24, 2019, 04:32:01 PM

 The only American to ever win a race at the IOM .

 Dusty

Title: Re: "Motorcycle Man" - a film about Dave Roper
Post by: cliffrod on July 24, 2019, 04:35:52 PM

Thanks for posting, Charlie.  Not sure that I would have seen it otherwise.  I'm hardly knowledgeable beyond a fan, but always found his rides with TO bikes and more really interesting back before the interweb made it simple to follow such things.  Very cool stuff.

Title: Re: "Motorcycle Man" - a film about Dave Roper
Post by: steven c on July 24, 2019, 05:43:34 PM

The man himself on the left and his favorite bike.
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Title: Re: "Motorcycle Man" - a film about Dave Roper
Post by: Roebling3 on July 24, 2019, 08:57:35 PM

My two favorite US Moto Guzzi racers: Dave Roper & Fred Marsh. Good friends. - Always kind and generous with their thoughts, both totally devoted to their craft. Please send some bucks, if you can. Do not miss the this film!   Good fortune,  R3~

Title: Re: "Motorcycle Man" - a film about Dave Roper
Post by: Aaron D. on July 24, 2019, 09:13:52 PM

I did a FIM vintage trial-waiting on one section 2 AJS riders were chatting, and when they exchanged names one said his name was Dave Roper. I near sprained my neck turning around!

Title: Re: "Motorcycle Man" - a film about Dave Roper
Post by: Dave Swanson on July 24, 2019, 10:16:31 PM

I did my bit to support the film in a small way.  As a perk I will be receiving a signed poster.  Looking forward to that!

Title: Re: "Motorcycle Man" - a film about Dave Roper
Post by: wyno on July 25, 2019, 03:12:48 AM

Maybe we should do a film about Pete Roper.

Title: Re: "Motorcycle Man" - a film about Dave Roper
Post by: jkguzzi on July 25, 2019, 04:11:20 AM

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Maybe we should do a film about Pete Roper.

I knew this was coming. I can't imagine what that would be like. I'm sure it would involve beer.

Title: Re: "Motorcycle Man" - a film about Dave Roper
Post by: JohninVT on July 25, 2019, 06:48:06 AM

I met Dave Roper once and he was the most humble, nicest man I've ever met in a paddock. 

Title: Re: "Motorcycle Man" - a film about Dave Roper
Post by: chuck peterson on July 25, 2019, 07:07:06 AM

I pulled up to Dave Roper waiting at the bridge over the Connecticut river and....

Mixed up guzzi and Racing, then said,.......wait for it....

“Hey, your Pete Roper!...”

NOT

Sorry Pete,....I mean Dave, dammit

 :bike-037:

Title: Re: "Motorcycle Man" - a film about Dave Roper
Post by: oldbike54 on July 25, 2019, 07:59:36 AM

 Having met both Pete and Dave , both are fine gentleman , although Dave is probably a little bit faster  :grin: Of course it is Pete who so generously helps us with all kinds of mechanical issues , so ...

 Dusty

Title: Re: "Motorcycle Man" - a film about Dave Roper
Post by: Roebling3 on July 25, 2019, 09:46:59 AM

I've met both Pete and Dave; but I know Dave. These things come to mind: Dave is vintage. Pete is au currant. I've seen Dave race other persons mc's (Guzzi singles to late model Yamaha's and tank shift hd's. Same track, same day). Pete knows his barbers' first name? Dave does not have a barber.  R3~

Title: Re: "Motorcycle Man" - a film about Dave Roper
Post by: bigbikerrick on July 25, 2019, 05:04:38 PM

I signed up to be notified when the film is available. Looks like its going to be a  good one!
Thanks for posting this Charlie!   :thumb:
Rick.