Too Old To Ride a Motorcycle?? What To Consider, Tips and Tricks

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  • Опубліковано 26 тра 2024
  • I started late in learning to ride a motorcycle.. yep, 58 years old. It's never too late to learn something new, but there are a few things to consider when purchasing one and learning to ride it. I've had a few different Harley Davidson's and even a Honda Rebel to learn on. Let's talk...and ride!
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  • @mannyytuarte4666
    @mannyytuarte4666 Місяць тому +5

    Be smart and keep on riding. I am 74 and I have been riding since 1967. Currently riding a royal enfield classic 500 in upstate New York.

  • @9milsOn2wheels
    @9milsOn2wheels Місяць тому +7

    No age limit, I new a 84 year old that was still riding, just depends on you ability and if your able to handle your motorcycle, I will be 60 next month, been riding since I was 4 years old.

  • @bobfallis
    @bobfallis Місяць тому +2

    I was 55 a few years when I learned how to ride. With all the youngsters grown up, I figured now was my time. Been a fantastic few years so far, and looking forward to riding for many years to come. May have to graduate to a trike eventually, but that'll be fun as hell as well. Never too old to learn to ride.

  • @CrystalSamples
    @CrystalSamples Місяць тому +4

    I just startend last fall. First fell in a U turn and broke 4 ribs. Healed up and got back on this spring. 150 Miles so far and getting my confidence back. Riding Academy this weekend. I’m 63 and my name is Crystal as well.

    • @adventureswithcrystal
      @adventureswithcrystal  Місяць тому +3

      Hi Crystal. I still am not fun of slow turns especially in gravel…I laid mine down at a ferry entrance in fresh gravel… ugh. I’m so sorry you got hurt. Takes courage to get back on and ride…so happy you did!!! The Riding Academy will help you so much. Have fun … thanks for watching!

  • @riding2nowhere
    @riding2nowhere Місяць тому +1

    Liked your video, I'm 71, riding and loving it when there's no traffic 😂🏍🏍

  • @ronbuccelli8486
    @ronbuccelli8486 Місяць тому +2

    I love watching your videos, your only 5 years older than me me and your drive and energy are off the charts! Here's to many years of riding🙂... I think carma would agree!

  • @Luis-pz6ni
    @Luis-pz6ni Місяць тому +1

    I'm same age as you ,ive been riding my 2001 harley roadking for over 20 years now . Your my kind of woman ❤

  • @andycrawley8276
    @andycrawley8276 Місяць тому +1

    I’m happy for you. Glad you started on a 250 Rebel. Ride safe

  • @msims1250
    @msims1250 Місяць тому

    Excellent video! Thanks for sharing your story. I started on a Honda Z50 in 1979 when I was 10. I rode all through high school, then stopped for about 30 years. I’m back riding again and having a blast. What a sweet doggie Karma is! I suppose I’ll just have to subscribe 😎

  • @mikebarron5805
    @mikebarron5805 6 днів тому

    😂🤣😂Talk about starting out the hard way. 👍👍
    I did basically the same at age 10 in 1963, on a Honda 305 Dream. I rode my first Sportster at 21 and at 71 I'm still riding Sportsters. I'll admit that my 04 883 Iron is getting a bit hard on the bones these days. I guess I'm past the age that 2 asprins and a beer will cure what ails ya. I'm in the market for a decent crusier with some personality.

  • @mike7197
    @mike7197 Місяць тому +1

    The last clip with you on your Heritage,, a beautiful road to ride😊.

  • @markoseyohannes5542
    @markoseyohannes5542 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you very much for your information I am thinking about it too

  • @Crimepaysaskapolitician
    @Crimepaysaskapolitician Місяць тому +2

    It's never too late.... if one is in good physical condition mentally as well. Old folks should never ride impaird (drunk or high) really no one should. If one can't do a hundred body weight squats or if the mind wonders don't ride. Motorcycle crashes are very unforgiving.

  • @SIRANAthe60plusYouTuber
    @SIRANAthe60plusYouTuber Місяць тому +1

    Enjoy the ride, but be cautous, careful while riding.
    I am 65 years old from India and bought Hero Xpulse 200 4V motorcycle in the year 2022, just for riding out of city to have a glimpse of mother earth and nature, etc., monuments and temples and capture the scenes on my Insta360 X3 camera and put on my UA-cam channel.

    • @adventureswithcrystal
      @adventureswithcrystal  Місяць тому +1

      You have a lot of interesting things to see and do, that I can only see through your eyes. I’m glad you are putting your experiences on UA-cam. Thank you

    • @SIRANAthe60plusYouTuber
      @SIRANAthe60plusYouTuber Місяць тому

      Thank you.

  • @LH-zv2zq
    @LH-zv2zq Місяць тому

    Mmm, being so impetuous getting your 1st bike & a Sportster with no bike experience, yikes! But you learned a lot from that, lol. Glad you didn’t have detractors. Great to hear your story.

  • @Morgagor
    @Morgagor Місяць тому +1

    I haven't ridden since jr. high school and that was on a teeny tiny street and trail bike. I am 2 years out of a divorce and 60 years old. I will be purchasing a Yamaha V Star 250 this Saturday! my class is scheduled for mid June. I already took the written part and passed it so I have a Lerner's Permit. I am terrified but determined! I don't have the best balance and I'm 5'4" and about 230 lbs. I hope I can do this! I also joined my local American Legion Auxiliary group. They have a riding club! I found a couple of local riding clubs in my area.

    • @Morgagor
      @Morgagor Місяць тому

      Oh, I also joined my local American Legion Auxiliary group. They have a ridding club!!

    • @adventureswithcrystal
      @adventureswithcrystal  Місяць тому

      I was terrified at first too… little by little I worked around it. I get more confident every time I go ride. Stopping on hills still makes me nervous. Oh and I hate gravel

  • @kathyceresi9600
    @kathyceresi9600 Місяць тому

    Started last year, I'm 57 👍😁

  • @motorcyclestoriesbydarkdave
    @motorcyclestoriesbydarkdave Місяць тому +1

    Ride and enjoy.

  • @davidn1562
    @davidn1562 Місяць тому

    Awesome video at 62Yo bad knee's i had to give up my Heavy Harley but last Yr got me a lite bike 2023 Royal Enfield Hunter just love it of course No more long tours but i had rode this thing to 4 hr one way country road trips

    • @Crimepaysaskapolitician
      @Crimepaysaskapolitician Місяць тому

      You can actually strengthen your knees. I did it with osteoarthritis. Strengthen the muscles around the knees.

  • @EvendimataE
    @EvendimataE 22 дні тому

    im 55, i started just last year 😁

  • @FreewheelerLover
    @FreewheelerLover Місяць тому

    I just started riding December 2023. I turned 60 the September before that. Now, I have zero sense of balance due to ear issues so I have a trike (2015 Freewheeler) and I love it. I would like to take a 2 wheeled class just to learn and not worry about possibly dropping an expensive bike.

  • @jimgraham9450
    @jimgraham9450 Місяць тому +1

    When I was young I only wanted to ride motorcycle. I had a 1953 dresser Harley. That was when there was no endorsement for motorcycle. For many years I didn't ride. Then I bought a Honda 250 Rebel and got my endorsement and bought a Harley Dana Super Glide. I dropped it twice. At 81, I don't feel comfortable on the road, so I think it may be time to give it up, on the road at least.

  • @bobhartman2571
    @bobhartman2571 Місяць тому +1

    Good advice.

  • @davidbreen4353
    @davidbreen4353 Місяць тому +2

    neat!! when i was 20, i was going to buy a Honda 754/4 or a sportster, and then i got orders to go over seas. fast forward to 66 years old, family is pretty much deceased, i bought a motorcycle. i wanted a honda fury, but credit was nil. so i got a honda rebel500. i am 69 now and love my little bike. my question is, what made you go from the sportster to the bigger bike? anyway congrats, be safe and have fun.

    • @adventureswithcrystal
      @adventureswithcrystal  Місяць тому

      I’m so glad you got a motorcycle… Honda makes great bikes. I went on a motorcycle trip to Eureka Springs with a group. I had to stop and put gas in mine so often. My gas tank was half the size of the other riders.

  • @bobkopf227
    @bobkopf227 Місяць тому

    Good afternoon Crystal, I’m 10 years older than you so yes you definitely are a young lady. I wonder if you know my cousin, I think she is recently retired but she was an ER nurse at one of the local hospitals. I always enjoy and look forward to your videos thanks for sharing.

    • @adventureswithcrystal
      @adventureswithcrystal  Місяць тому

      I’ve been at the same hospital for over 30 years.. mostly ICU with a little ER sprinkled in, so I might know her.

  • @Kingjames313
    @Kingjames313 Місяць тому

    I’ll be 40 in January ‘25 and out of nowhere decided I’m going to learn to ride and get a bike. 🤷🏾‍♂️ if you have all your faculties then you can ride a bike at any age.

    • @adventureswithcrystal
      @adventureswithcrystal  Місяць тому

      Good for you! One day you know you need a motorcycle and you do it!!!!

  • @MrBikercat
    @MrBikercat Місяць тому

    Congrats. I learned how to ride in my late 40's and thought that was old! but glad you took that step. you give some good advice. I'm in my 60's now and have downsized from a large to smaller bike, because I know I'm not as strong anymore. plan to ride as long as I can. might have to downsize to a 50cc! did they teach you how to pick up a heavy bike if you drop it, so that you don't hurt yourself? be safe.

    • @jonathanneville7105
      @jonathanneville7105 Місяць тому

      Not trying to be rude but why do you need strength for a bigger bike? Planning on laying it down? If you are worried about tipping it over, get crash/highway bars.

    • @Voltomess
      @Voltomess Місяць тому

      @@jonathanneville7105 OK even with crash bars try to pick up a 800-1000lbs bike when you 70 or older good luck

    • @adventureswithcrystal
      @adventureswithcrystal  Місяць тому

      There is just no way I could pick it up… I’ve tried. I bought a jack that helps to pick it up

  • @oldfordguy
    @oldfordguy Місяць тому +1

    Here's praying that you are never presented with an emergency situation on your motorcycle.

  • @bobnelson2499
    @bobnelson2499 Місяць тому

    Girl, you had me laughing through most of this video. Don't we all do things that others might wonder about? I started riding when my parents (both educators) said I couldn't. Am I pig headed?

    • @adventureswithcrystal
      @adventureswithcrystal  Місяць тому +2

      I have pulled a lot of things in my days, but nothing that has hurt anyone...lol. My son once said that I only know a few of the things he was up to. So, yes.. we all do things in life. You just knew that you could, you weren't pig headed. I always had to keep up with my older brothers, they had motorcycles and I was too small.. so, I got a Honda 50.. I was happy with it. I even have a pipe burn scar to prove it...

    • @bobnelson2499
      @bobnelson2499 Місяць тому

      @@adventureswithcrystal 2 things, age is a number only and #2 you aren't small, you're big in heart.

  • @deney54
    @deney54 Місяць тому

    Been riding since I was 12, I'm now 70 and went to three wheels .... I'm good until I'm 100

  • @gregkeller80
    @gregkeller80 Місяць тому

    The heritage is the best bike Harley makes