Thanks for the shout-out, Richie! What your viewers don't know is we talk on the phone all the time.And we talked after this was recorded. .And I think I talked to you into revisiting this idea. Let's get you on that little CT125 on some of the Piccadilly Pineapple Adventure Trail, and you might see what all this fun is all about! 😅
I'm looking forward to giving it a try, Jim. I know I'll be in good hands. I'd love to be able to make a follow-up video with the biggest grin on my face telling everybody I had it all wrong. Come on April!
I pray that I stay healthy enough to ride well into my 80's. And, while I agree that age is only a number, my body is a function of that number. Unfortunately, I'm not a 70 year old in a 40 year old body with 30 year old reflexes and healing powers. Add to all of that, I had the experience of being crippled for many years. I don't want to tempt fate. I'm just lucky to be able to ride and walk again. Thanks for watching. I appreciate your comment.
Contemplating whether or not to adventure into ADV Bikes as a senior citizen, is just that, an adventure! In my opinion it’s all subjective. The real question is, are you fit enough, skilled enough, courageous enough and most of all adventurous enough to take on such an endeavor?!? Age in my opinion has nothing to do with fitness, skill and cognitive abilities. I just hit the ripe young age of 65 two weeks ago, and I believe as a “differently abled” fit, cognitively and mentally sharp person, I would be happy to have an ADV bike if they would make one in a DCT version! So if you fit the criteria and check all the boxes, then go for it!!! All the best. 🙏🏾👍🏾
Happy birthday Vern. I hear what you're saying about fitness and mental sharpness. But, I don't possess any off-road skills. They would have to be acquired. And, at this late date in my life, there's a good possibility that acquiring them would be painful and debilitating. I'm just playing the odds. Good to hear from you. Thanks for watching and commenting. Be well, stay safe.
Hey Vern, you know who I am, don't you? It sometimes gets confusing because I have 2 channels. I'm Rich. We were born in the same hospital, we've spoken on the phone. We're brothers from different mothers. I'm your NH friend.
@@HaveMotoWillTravel 🤣 Oh yeah Rich my bad, we have made an acquaintance! I guess I didn’t recognize you by this new channel name ! I didn’t think that senility was starting to set in, I’m too sharp for that! My apologies, no harm, no foul. I’m so active with a lot of UA-camrs and some I have had to report unfortunately for “Channel Impersonation” which is against UA-cam rules, policy and guidelines. You know, people changing a word or letter of my channel name in order to come up with a name for themselves due to their lack of creativity. However, no worries pal, it’s good to see out there making content and contemplating taking on new adventures. I would suggest consulting with a physician and/or physical therapist before taking on something as physically demanding as off-roading of any kind. Stay safe out there pal. ✌️
Great to see you back on here, I was wondering what adventure had taken you away from posting! We live in a time when we can identify as anything we want but reality, possibly in the form of a tree or a rock, will still identify us as what we are, soft and breakable! Reality will also identify us as not healing as quickly as we used to, and no matter the "age is just a number" group, that is just science. Not that we shouldn't all fight growing old in as many ways as possible including a mindset of a younger self, we do have to accept that our bodies just don't heal the way they used to, and injuries have long lasting effects, even after the actual injury has healed. I think your mindset is on track, you already have all that you need, in fact your cup runneth over, and you already know that.
Hi Rob. I've been extra busy. My son just returned to Maui after a 3 week visit. It really messed up our routine and we had to postpone some travel plans as well. I'm just starting to get caught up with things. You nailed it my friend. Soft and breakable as my reality. And, I would add, without the required skills. It hurts to admit it, but, there's no getting away from it, I have way less time ahead of me than behind me. I don't want to spend any of it on the mend if possible. I'm an expert skier. I started when I was five. But I took a lot of lumps building the skills required to take on any slope in the world. I can't afford the learning curve required to be a good off road rider. Mistakes hurt. As you say, my cup runneth over. I'll be happy with that and not get greedy. Good to hear from you and I'll be in touch to give you an update on recent life developments. Be well, my best to Stella. 🙂
Hey Rich, I knew you would finally come to your senses. I have been hearing about your desire to ride off road for years now. You have also been trying to talk me into doing Alaska with you. It my case, it is not about being physically able to do it, I just don't have the desire to put my body through the abuse of riding off road. As you know, I really don't have a fear gene when it comes to riding fast, and riding fast on winding roads is what I live for. It is leaning into a turn at high speed that gets my adrenaline pumping. To ride on any surface that prohibits me from doing that just doesn't interest me. You love touring and riding long distances. Stick with what you love.
You should know me better than to think I'll EVER come to my senses. In fact, I'm not sure I have any senses to come to! 😅 I still think you'd love a ride to Alaska. What an adventure that would be. But, I know it would drive you crazy trying to keep your bike clean. You have no fear gene, but it was replaced with a clean bike gene. Thanks for watching and for chiming in. I always enjoy your comments.
Hi Dave. I've never intentionally ridden on dirt and think, like you, I'll stick to touring on pavement. My friend, Jim, has convinced me to try dirt on one of his bikes sooo.......we'll see. Thanks for watching and commenting, Dave.
Ive been enjoying the crap out of my 1200gs. Nebdr NHFlatlander. Setting up for another Utah trip. Burr trail and Shafer trail etc… What ever flavor of riding you do just make it epic.
I'm with you on epic Bob. Did you have dirt experience before tackling the NEBDR and NHFLATLANDER? That's a big bike for the inexperienced dirt rider. I'm interested in your take on the experience required.
@@HaveMotoWillTravelThanks Rich. Yes I’ve ridden dirt in my past, many years ago. I was considered to have a screw or two loose. I know the feeling of a bike dancing under you from the road ruts, rocks, sand and mud. Mud still makes me pucker. Thats the most unnerving part coming off pavement is the bike seemingly doing its own thing inder you. Seat time off road helps a-lot. I don’t recommend single track for a big 1200gs at least unless you fully geared up and maybe a screw or two loose, 😉 Cause like you said you will most likely take a tumble. But there are a lot of great big adv bike friendly roads out there if you want to dip your toes in. Shafer and burr trail types are probably the most challenging i would attempt with a full size adv. Ride safe.
Great motovlog my friend. I have fallen into the same age trap as yourself. Although I do like adventure bikes, It isn't worth the risk for me. I also know that I wouldn't spend enough time off road to make me spend the $. For me, the Goldwing will take care of all my adventure needs. Have fun out there and play safe.
We old guys get it. As you say, it isn't worth the risk. But, darn! It sure is tempting. Kind of like thinking about 25 year old women. It seems like it would be fun until you have a heart attack. 🤣😉 Thanks for checking out the video and for leaving a comment. Good to hear from you. Be well.
Thats a tough question to answer. For me, I am 54 and thinking I want to stick to highway and light offroad, like gravel, etc., not blasting through the woods..lol.
I agree with you, Brad. When I go to Alaska, I'll get something like a vstrom to handle the gravel. But, trail riding with trees just inches away, seems like asking for trouble. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Anyone who enjoys my thoughts on ANYTHING is as warped as I am. But, that's why I love you brother. We're a different breed and headed for extinction. Fortunately, we will have left our mark and I'm not talking about peeing on car tires. 😉 As always, thanks for watching. Talk to you soon.
I sometimes wonder why we (Riders) wait until we are 55-65 years of age, to want to start riding "Adventure Bikes" off-road. The ones I see (via YT) have little to no training in off-road riding. I do wish them well and I must admit I would love to go off-roading. And with the invention of UA-cam, we are exposed to the thrill and excitement. I believe without YT, most duel sport riders would tend to be much younger than 55. As you said...I don't want to fall and fracture a bone that would take forever to heal, thus taking me away from my daily riding adventures. As someone who follows your channel, we would say you have had the pleasure of going places and seeing sights that most people will never see. Thus...all your bikes are "Adventure" bikes. Great chat Rich.
Exactly 💯 ! It looks like a hoot. But, as I've been told, there are 100's of middle aged men spending time in hospitals because they got in over their heads riding in places they had no business riding. What we do is dangerous enough without adding another level of peril. If I'd learned these skills as a young man, it would be different. Getting hurt would be OK with me. Not now. Good to hear from you. Last video I watched, you guys were in Daytona. I hope your travels are safe and going well. I'm always interested in seeing where you go next. Be well, stay safe.
I would buy a vstrom for the same reason. When I ride to Alaska, that's the bike I'll likely buy. Rough pavement or graded dirt, it's ideal. Thanks for watching and commenting Wayne.
Thanks for the shout-out, Richie! What your viewers don't know is we talk on the phone all the time.And we talked after this was recorded. .And I think I talked to you into revisiting this idea. Let's get you on that little CT125 on some of the Piccadilly Pineapple Adventure Trail, and you might see what all this fun is all about! 😅
I'm looking forward to giving it a try, Jim. I know I'll be in good hands. I'd love to be able to make a follow-up video with the biggest grin on my face telling everybody I had it all wrong. Come on April!
👍You Answer Your Question as to ADV Bike...Ride what you Have and Enjoy The Rides You Have Yet To Do..Age is Only a Number.
I pray that I stay healthy enough to ride well into my 80's. And, while I agree that age is only a number, my body is a function of that number. Unfortunately, I'm not a 70 year old in a 40 year old body with 30 year old reflexes and healing powers. Add to all of that, I had the experience of being crippled for many years. I don't want to tempt fate. I'm just lucky to be able to ride and walk again.
Thanks for watching. I appreciate your comment.
Contemplating whether or not to adventure into ADV Bikes as a senior citizen, is just that, an adventure! In my opinion it’s all subjective. The real question is, are you fit enough, skilled enough, courageous enough and most of all adventurous enough to take on such an endeavor?!? Age in my opinion has nothing to do with fitness, skill and cognitive abilities. I just hit the ripe young age of 65 two weeks ago, and I believe as a “differently abled” fit, cognitively and mentally sharp person, I would be happy to have an ADV bike if they would make one in a DCT version! So if you fit the criteria and check all the boxes, then go for it!!! All the best. 🙏🏾👍🏾
Happy birthday Vern. I hear what you're saying about fitness and mental sharpness. But, I don't possess any off-road skills. They would have to be acquired. And, at this late date in my life, there's a good possibility that acquiring them would be painful and debilitating. I'm just playing the odds.
Good to hear from you. Thanks for watching and commenting. Be well, stay safe.
Hey Vern, you know who I am, don't you? It sometimes gets confusing because I have 2 channels. I'm Rich. We were born in the same hospital, we've spoken on the phone. We're brothers from different mothers. I'm your NH friend.
@@HaveMotoWillTravel 🤣 Oh yeah Rich my bad, we have made an acquaintance! I guess I didn’t recognize you by this new channel name ! I didn’t think that senility was starting to set in, I’m too sharp for that! My apologies, no harm, no foul. I’m so active with a lot of UA-camrs and some I have had to report unfortunately for “Channel Impersonation” which is against UA-cam rules, policy and guidelines. You know, people changing a word or letter of my channel name in order to come up with a name for themselves due to their lack of creativity. However, no worries pal, it’s good to see out there making content and contemplating taking on new adventures. I would suggest consulting with a physician and/or physical therapist before taking on something as physically demanding as off-roading of any kind. Stay safe out there pal. ✌️
Great to see you back on here, I was wondering what adventure had taken you away from posting! We live in a time when we can identify as anything we want but reality, possibly in the form of a tree or a rock, will still identify us as what we are, soft and breakable! Reality will also identify us as not healing as quickly as we used to, and no matter the "age is just a number" group, that is just science. Not that we shouldn't all fight growing old in as many ways as possible including a mindset of a younger self, we do have to accept that our bodies just don't heal the way they used to, and injuries have long lasting effects, even after the actual injury has healed. I think your mindset is on track, you already have all that you need, in fact your cup runneth over, and you already know that.
Hi Rob. I've been extra busy. My son just returned to Maui after a 3 week visit. It really messed up our routine and we had to postpone some travel plans as well. I'm just starting to get caught up with things.
You nailed it my friend. Soft and breakable as my reality. And, I would add, without the required skills. It hurts to admit it, but, there's no getting away from it, I have way less time ahead of me than behind me. I don't want to spend any of it on the mend if possible.
I'm an expert skier. I started when I was five.
But I took a lot of lumps building the skills required to take on any slope in the world. I can't afford the learning curve required to be a good off road rider. Mistakes hurt.
As you say, my cup runneth over. I'll be happy with that and not get greedy.
Good to hear from you and I'll be in touch to give you an update on recent life developments. Be well, my best to Stella. 🙂
Hey Rich,
I knew you would finally come to your senses. I have been hearing about your desire to ride off road for years now. You have also been trying to talk me into doing Alaska with you. It my case, it is not about being physically able to do it, I just don't have the desire to put my body through the abuse of riding off road. As you know, I really don't have a fear gene when it comes to riding fast, and riding fast on winding roads is what I live for. It is leaning into a turn at high speed that gets my adrenaline pumping. To ride on any surface that prohibits me from doing that just doesn't interest me. You love touring and riding long distances. Stick with what you love.
You should know me better than to think I'll EVER come to my senses. In fact, I'm not sure I have any senses to come to! 😅
I still think you'd love a ride to Alaska. What an adventure that would be. But, I know it would drive you crazy trying to keep your bike clean. You have no fear gene, but it was replaced with a clean bike gene.
Thanks for watching and for chiming in. I always enjoy your comments.
Hey Rich, I use to race motocross in my younger days so it's out of my system and I'm all in for the touring of the road. Cheers Dave
Hi Dave. I've never intentionally ridden on dirt and think, like you, I'll stick to touring on pavement. My friend, Jim, has convinced me to try dirt on one of his bikes sooo.......we'll see.
Thanks for watching and commenting, Dave.
Ive been enjoying the crap out of my 1200gs. Nebdr NHFlatlander. Setting up for another Utah trip. Burr trail and Shafer trail etc… What ever flavor of riding you do just make it epic.
I'm with you on epic Bob. Did you have dirt experience before tackling the NEBDR and NHFLATLANDER? That's a big bike for the inexperienced dirt rider. I'm interested in your take on the experience required.
@@HaveMotoWillTravelThanks Rich. Yes I’ve ridden dirt in my past, many years ago. I was considered to have a screw or two loose. I know the feeling of a bike dancing under you from the road ruts, rocks, sand and mud. Mud still makes me pucker. Thats the most unnerving part coming off pavement is the bike seemingly doing its own thing inder you. Seat time off road helps a-lot. I don’t recommend single track for a big 1200gs at least unless you fully geared up and maybe a screw or two loose, 😉 Cause like you said you will most likely take a tumble. But there are a lot of great big adv bike friendly roads out there if you want to dip your toes in. Shafer and burr trail types are probably the most challenging i would attempt with a full size adv. Ride safe.
Great motovlog my friend. I have fallen into the same age trap as yourself. Although I do like adventure bikes, It isn't worth the risk for me. I also know that I wouldn't spend enough time off road to make me spend the $. For me, the Goldwing will take care of all my adventure needs. Have fun out there and play safe.
We old guys get it. As you say, it isn't worth the risk. But, darn! It sure is tempting. Kind of like thinking about 25 year old women. It seems like it would be fun until you have a heart attack. 🤣😉
Thanks for checking out the video and for leaving a comment. Good to hear from you. Be well.
Thats a tough question to answer. For me, I am 54 and thinking I want to stick to highway and light offroad, like gravel, etc., not blasting through the woods..lol.
I agree with you, Brad. When I go to Alaska, I'll get something like a vstrom to handle the gravel. But, trail riding with trees just inches away, seems like asking for trouble.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
I enjoy your thoughts on different subjects. I really enjoy my KLR but, Dual Sports aren’t for everyone. Any motorcycle is an adventure bike!
Anyone who enjoys my thoughts on ANYTHING is as warped as I am. But, that's why I love you brother. We're a different breed and headed for extinction. Fortunately, we will have left our mark and I'm not talking about peeing on car tires. 😉
As always, thanks for watching. Talk to you soon.
I sometimes wonder why we (Riders) wait until we are 55-65 years of age, to want to start riding "Adventure Bikes" off-road. The ones I see (via YT) have little to no training in off-road riding. I do wish them well and I must admit I would love to go off-roading. And with the invention of UA-cam, we are exposed to the thrill and excitement. I believe without YT, most duel sport riders would tend to be much younger than 55. As you said...I don't want to fall and fracture a bone that would take forever to heal, thus taking me away from my daily riding adventures. As someone who follows your channel, we would say you have had the pleasure of going places and seeing sights that most people will never see. Thus...all your bikes are "Adventure" bikes. Great chat Rich.
I fell in the living room and broke my foot so doesnt matter where you are its gonna happen so might as well be having fun.......:D
Exactly 💯 ! It looks like a hoot. But, as I've been told, there are 100's of middle aged men spending time in hospitals because they got in over their heads riding in places they had no business riding. What we do is dangerous enough without adding another level of peril. If I'd learned these skills as a young man, it would be different. Getting hurt would be OK with me. Not now.
Good to hear from you. Last video I watched, you guys were in Daytona. I hope your travels are safe and going well. I'm always interested in seeing where you go next.
Be well, stay safe.
I bought an ADV bike but not for off road, only for gravel and dirt roads that the Harley can't go...Not that adventurous !!
I would buy a vstrom for the same reason. When I ride to Alaska, that's the bike I'll likely buy. Rough pavement or graded dirt, it's ideal. Thanks for watching and commenting Wayne.