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A friend told me about this and I thought "Yea, but they're using modern day motorcross bikes, thats a big difference from Evel's bikes." And turns out Travis is choosing NOT to use the motocross bikes and instead he's going to be using a modified Indian Scout FTR750 Flat Tracker. :punk...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lPCK8hptg8&feature=player_embedded Be sure to listen to the Walter Cronkite narrative about the stunt. The undertone sound heard when showing his landing, beginning at ~1:12 sec., and which sounds like a tachycardic heart rate, is a nice touch.

praise god that Evel Knievel was saved before he died. my greatest regret for him would be that he died without giving his life to Jesus. he has always been a BIG inspiration to me. his courage and determination have made a big impression on me. not just in the way i have ridden and jumped my...

Passed away today at age 69. Bet he'd have made 50 schoolbuses if he jumped with a VMax! RIP, to a truly unique man...