Top Gear Vietnam Special

k1prototype · October 1st, 2009, 02:36 AM

I am a huge Top Gear fan, and tonight sitting at work (I work overnight) I was sifting through the episodes that I have and decided to watch the Vietnam Special. When this episode first came out before I purchased my ninja I thought it was funny but I couldn't really connect with it.

Watching it again tonight after owning a bike for 8 months I couldn't stop laughing at not only the scenario's the guys are forced into, but also the funny jokes and all of the little innuendos you can notice throughout the episode.

In addition to reading other people's post about long distance riding, this episode makes me not only realize the 250 is fully capable, but people in Vietnam do so with much less cc's.

This video for me, summarizes what a great adventure should be like when you have your best friends to make the experience even better!

Enjoy

Link to original page on YouTube.

Nevrfastenuf · October 1st, 2009, 05:44 AM

I love Top Gear! I liked that episode when it was first aired, but it became my favorite when I watched it for a second time after I rode 1200 miles in 20 hours with a friend of mine. I hope watching that episode a few times and looking at the pictures here will get me through the snowy winter and keep me excited for next spring

Alex · October 1st, 2009, 06:13 AM

I really enjoyed that episode as well. I've saved it on my DVR for the past few months with the plans to have folks over one evening to have a party just to watch that episode (along with some grub and drink of course

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k1prototype · October 1st, 2009, 07:08 AM

No need to keep it stored on the DVR. You can download all of the seasons of Top Gear, Top Gear Australia, Top Gear Russia, and Fifth Gear from this site:

http://www.finalgear.com

You need a torrent program like bittorent but you can have all of the seasons stored for your viewing pleasure.

Chamus57 · October 1st, 2009, 07:15 AM

Was a great episode. My favorite parts where the comment about the food "woof woof"... and how he just threw the bike down till the end of the trip and started using the stand. Funny how things grow on you.

Syphen · October 2nd, 2009, 03:38 PM

That episode was hilarious. I laughed out loud several times.

lockie · October 2nd, 2009, 04:19 PM

A big top gear fan. Watched mostly online as it's hard to find here in the North. Thanks for the download site.

Cedilla · October 4th, 2009, 11:52 AM

I just wish someone, would have had to ride the American bike. At the Fiat dealer the sales guy said the money they had was worth about 1,000usd I think they could have gotten something a little better for that. I could see myself riding that little russian 2 stroke though, I googled it, it has about 10hp and a top speed of around 50mph.

k1prototype · October 5th, 2009, 01:25 AM

I think if Jeremy would have been the unfortunate person to end up driving the American bike, he would have bashed the US just as badly as he did during the US special when they drove from Miami to New Orleans.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cedilla

I just wish someone, would have had to ride the American bike. At the Fiat dealer the sales guy said the money they had was worth about 1,000usd I think they could have gotten something a little better for that. I could see myself riding that little russian 2 stroke though, I googled it, it has about 10hp and a top speed of around 50mph.

Cedilla · October 6th, 2009, 01:05 AM

I like that episode, that was the first one I watched, and got me into Top Gear.

Even the way they portrayed the deep south did not offend me too bad.

Ash · October 6th, 2009, 12:14 PM

Hands down my fave Top Gear episode!

October 1st, 2009, 02:36 AM	#1
k1prototype k1prototype Name: k1prototype Location: The world Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ducati ST4 Posts: 93	Top Gear Vietnam Special I am a huge Top Gear fan, and tonight sitting at work (I work overnight) I was sifting through the episodes that I have and decided to watch the Vietnam Special. When this episode first came out before I purchased my ninja I thought it was funny but I couldn't really connect with it. Watching it again tonight after owning a bike for 8 months I couldn't stop laughing at not only the scenario's the guys are forced into, but also the funny jokes and all of the little innuendos you can notice throughout the episode. In addition to reading other people's post about long distance riding, this episode makes me not only realize the 250 is fully capable, but people in Vietnam do so with much less cc's. This video for me, summarizes what a great adventure should be like when you have your best friends to make the experience even better! Enjoy Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ 2001 Ducati ST4 Bleu 2008 Ninja 250R Rouge ~ Sold!

October 1st, 2009, 05:44 AM	#2
Nevrfastenuf ninjette.org member Name: Clint Location: Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ER-6n 2009 Ninja 250 sold :( Posts: 61	I love Top Gear! I liked that episode when it was first aired, but it became my favorite when I watched it for a second time after I rode 1200 miles in 20 hours with a friend of mine. I hope watching that episode a few times and looking at the pictures here will get me through the snowy winter and keep me excited for next spring __________________________________________________ "Never argue with an idiot, they will just drag you down to their level and beat you with experience" -Unknown

October 1st, 2009, 06:13 AM	#3
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I really enjoyed that episode as well. I've saved it on my DVR for the past few months with the plans to have folks over one evening to have a party just to watch that episode (along with some grub and drink of course ) __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

October 1st, 2009, 07:08 AM	#4
k1prototype k1prototype Name: k1prototype Location: The world Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ducati ST4 Posts: 93	No need to keep it stored on the DVR. You can download all of the seasons of Top Gear, Top Gear Australia, Top Gear Russia, and Fifth Gear from this site: http://www.finalgear.com You need a torrent program like bittorent but you can have all of the seasons stored for your viewing pleasure. __________________________________________________ 2001 Ducati ST4 Bleu 2008 Ninja 250R Rouge ~ Sold!

October 2nd, 2009, 03:38 PM	#6
Syphen Some weird Canuck! Name: Greg Location: Ontario - Canada Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '92 CBR250RR "Babyblade", 2008 Ninja 250R, 2001 CBR600F4i Posts: 209	That episode was hilarious. I laughed out loud several times. __________________________________________________ I still like CBR's more Just kidding.

October 1st, 2009, 07:15 AM	#5
Chamus57 ninjette.org member Name: Lee Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r se Posts: 169	Was a great episode. My favorite parts where the comment about the food "woof woof"... and how he just threw the bike down till the end of the trip and started using the stand. Funny how things grow on you.

October 2nd, 2009, 04:19 PM	#7
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	A big top gear fan. Watched mostly online as it's hard to find here in the North. Thanks for the download site.

October 4th, 2009, 11:52 AM	#8
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	I just wish someone, would have had to ride the American bike. At the Fiat dealer the sales guy said the money they had was worth about 1,000usd I think they could have gotten something a little better for that. I could see myself riding that little russian 2 stroke though, I googled it, it has about 10hp and a top speed of around 50mph.

October 6th, 2009, 01:05 AM	#10
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	I like that episode, that was the first one I watched, and got me into Top Gear. Even the way they portrayed the deep south did not offend me too bad.

October 6th, 2009, 12:14 PM	#11
Ash ninjette.org member Name: Ash Location: Baltimore, Maryland Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 114	Hands down my fave Top Gear episode!

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