Fast Freddie on DVD

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 9:36 pm

Hi guys.....
Just spotted that they've finally released the 1982 Fast Freddie film on DVD here in the UK,
and my other half has ordered me it for christmas.... Very Happy

gotta be better than socks n smelly stuff ! Razz

Been ages since I had a video that played my old stretched copy,
it'll make a change from having to watch it on youtube Wink

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 12:26 am

Ordered it from where????????????????? Don't keep things like this a secret share them with your F'n buddies.

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 1:03 am

Looks like it's for sale across the pond and maybe not here.
http://www.dukevideo.com/Bikes/DVD/Bike-GP/GP-History/Fast-Freddie-DVD.aspx

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:14 am

Here is a trailer from that DVD:

Freddie Spencer DVD Trailer - Click Here

Dave

CB1100F Joined: Jun 18, 2006 Posts: 2525 Location: UK

Hi i have bought a few DVD's from Duke,They are based in the Isle of Man,always a quick delivery and a large stock of Bike Material.

Keith

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 10:12 am

Just orderd mine should have it in a couple of days. Very Happy

http://www.play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/6182145/Fast-Freddie-Daytona-1982/Product.html

May only be region 2 dvd?, mind you i think i know someone who can make backups of this and make them any region Wink

Daz.

CB1100F Joined: Jun 18, 2006 Posts: 2525 Location: UK

You can use a free Program called DVD Shrink to make a region free Backup Copy.

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:42 am

Wow

I watched that trailer - i've wondered for a little while how fast those guys go on those unfaired bikes. Fast Freddie mentioned getting close to 160 mph - that is just amazing, I cannot imagine the battering you get from the wind at that speed!

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 6:33 pm

Anybody have any probs ordering give me a shout,Im only 30mins from the shop

Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:13 am

looks like an awesome video.i worked at freddies shop in shreveport in 1984.that #19 was parked in the shop.im new to the site but not the f.i had 1980 750f and 1981 750f could kick myself for letting them go.my 900f is scheduled to be delivered monday.cant wait

Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 2:39 am

smoked21 wrote:

looks like an awesome video.i worked at freddies shop in shreveport in 1984.that #19 was parked in the shop.im new to the site but not the f.i had 1980 750f and 1981 750f could kick myself for letting them go.my 900f is scheduled to be delivered monday.cant wait

Welcome to the site Smoke!! Very Happy

Don't be letting your new to you 900F go this time. If you been reading here for very long you know we are going to want to see some pictures.

Dave

Twinstar Joined: Jul 16, 2007 Posts: 226 Location: NorCal

Quote:

May only be region 2 dvd?, mind you i think i know someone who can make backups of this and make them any region

Daz!

Did I ever tell you that you are my new best buddy in the whole UK? That's right, head and shoulders above the rest, going the extra-mile for a "Fast Freddie" (Region 1/NTSC) dvd deprived viewer such as myself. I really appreciate your righteous offering and will be truly honored to accept a freshly burned (Region 1/NTSC) version of that already historic compilation of filmed footage known simply as the "Fast Freddie" dvd.

Your friend,
NorCalSuperF

(Shoot me a P/M with the details.)

Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 4:44 pm

cojonesdeloro wrote:

May only be region 2 dvd?, mind you i think i know someone who can make backups of this and make them any region Wink

Daz.

Ahemmmm........I'm interested if this is the case. Let us know.

Thanks Daz beerchug

Dave

Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 7:16 pm

Ok brother Fer's, soon as i have the disc i will see if i can back it up, cant see it having any protection i cant get round, discs are cheep and if i'm just backing up to disc with a plastic sleeve and then posting in a jiffy bag my costs will be minimal, i sent Fasterspider a uk classic bike mag airmail to Cal and the cost was around £5 flat rate, i will check this though as the disc will weigh much less, any UK Fer's interested will pay less for standard post, i think best thing is when i get the disc, make sure i can back it up, then cost it out at an all inclusive U.S.A price and the same for the UK, all i would need is my costs coverd and i have a paypal account for easy payment, leave it with me and i'll get back to yall.

Daz. Very Happy

Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:34 pm

I guess another option would be to rip it and make an avi file, then make it available on thepiratebay or isohunt.

Just a thought.

Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 12:51 pm

That sounds like a good option for our U.S.A cousins Gorilla also any Fer's around the world, they would have the film for free if they could download it for themselfs, not 2 sure how to do this but if you can then i'll post one out to you for you to try out if you want.

Daz. Very Happy

Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:19 pm

smoked21 wrote:

looks like an awesome video.i worked at freddies shop in shreveport in 1984.that #19 was parked in the shop.im new to the site but not the f.i had 1980 750f and 1981 750f could kick myself for letting them go.my 900f is scheduled to be delivered monday.cant wait

Welcome to the site ,hope you get to enjoy all the good stuff here.

Chers

Col.

Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 1:52 pm

cojonesdeloro wrote:

That sounds like a good option for our U.S.A cousins Gorilla also any Fer's around the world, they would have the film for free if they could download it for themselfs, not 2 sure how to do this but if you can then i'll post one out to you for you to try out if you want.

Daz. Very Happy

Daz: you have a PM

Martin

Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 3:11 pm

OK guys, Martin is going to have a bash at hosting the film on the web, if it all goes to plan anyone will be able to download it for free, if things dont work out, my offer will still stand if anyone wants a back up P.m me.

Daz. Very Happy

Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:42 pm

Been to the Bike show today and saw the DVD on the Duke Video stand Laughing

Damn.....I have to wait till I unwrap my Christmas pressies to watch it now..... Crying or Very sad

If any peeps out there want to order online its here,
or on the Duke stand at the NEC for the next 9 days...

http://www.dukevideo.com/Bikes/DVD/Bike-GP/GP-History/Fast-Freddie-DVD.aspx

P.S. Theres a trailer on this link ! Very Happy

Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 5:32 pm

Martin has had some luck with converting dvd to avi files guys Very Happy

so looks likely he can get this on the web for you to download, he should have the back up i have made him by wed, fingers crossed you can have a copy soon, here is a link to the full size cover should anyone want one.

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/cojonesdeloro/scan0001.jpg

Daz. Very Happy

Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:11 pm

Well, check this out - I found it on the piratebay Shocked

Fast Freddie

Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 12:42 pm

For the record, the original DVD is PAL 'Region Free'.

Whilst a 'back-up' can be taken using DVDShrink and the region changed (although that is not necessary), it does not offer any conversion from PAL to NTSC.

I had a quick look around and whilst it can be done the time involved is (I understand) considerable.

I believe there are DVD players which will detect and play both PAL/NTSC DVD's but I have no real idea about this.

If you are outside the UK the previous post probably provides the only way of getting to watch the video.

Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 3:02 pm

Thanks for all your help here Martin.

Daz. Very Happy

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:13 am

ill seed this for a few months if you guys want

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 1:24 am

Man, that's great!!!
Done 1% Crying or Very sad

Can;t wait to watch it Very Happy

Thanks a lot guys!

S~

Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 4:42 am

thanks gorilla, awsome rip.

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 12:01 am

Guys that was originally a Peter Starr video from the early 80's,he also had a neat one that iv'e only seen pieces of called "superbikers!" i would like to find that one. They were shown on the old USA cable network.

Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 7:39 am

ex-ama-superbike wrote:

Guys that was originally a Peter Starr video from the early 80's,he also had a neat one that iv'e only seen pieces of called "superbikers!" i shure would like to find that one. They were shown on the old USA cable network.

this is a clip from a video with that name

ABC Superbikes

Is that the video you are talking about?

Check out the one handed wheelie crossing the start/finish line Very Happy

Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 1:31 am

No this was footage from early superbike races, although abc wide world of sports superbikers was cool.