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Are You Too Old To Ride A Motorcycle? FACT CHECKED
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
- Are you one of those people that's too old to ride a motorcycle now? They say it's downhill after 25 year of age. Let's discuss the benefits and pitfalls of riding a motorcycle as you get older. There are too keys to longevity 'that relate directly to longevity of riding.
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@@thomaskluz727 mmmm, I had to translate that to english via Google - all i got was compliments about me?
@@OldNotDead-Club After all is said and done, a lot more is said than done.
@@thomaskluz727 blah
Age is no problem when riding motorcycles .. Here's my 5 tips:
1. Got a hip joint replacement? Use the electric starter instead of the kick start.
2. On Warfarin? Wear full leathers and carry a few band aids & some zip ties.
3. Can't ride far without a toilet break? Get yourself fully patched. Oxybutynin patches!
4. Got dementia? Use a GPS & set your home address before leaving home.
5. There's something else, but I forgot what it was.
Lmfaoff 🤣😂😅
Haha love to see someone with a plastic hip kickstart my xr650r😂
Get a younger person preferable family to help work on motorcycle. I inherited a motorcycle. Had to put it together before I could ride it.
Got lung cancer? Get a three wheeler. Guy lighting a cigarette telling me why he transitioned to a trike 😂
😂👍 As long as you got a sense of humour, ride that bike!
83 and still riding. 5,000 to 7,000 miles per season. 2020 HD FXST. Wife (83 also) rides along.
Been ridin since i was 13 now 70 yrs and luv it
You have me by 1 year. First ticket was 14 on HD. Many different motorcycles over the years. Knees need to be replaced so I'm going to slow down to a Ural with a sidecar next year. It is my hope it will help me ride a longer season in Ohio.
I've been riding since 1965, I'm now 73years old and riding a Road Glide. Growing older is mandatory but growing up is optional! Ride on my brothers and sisters!
83 still riding. Less in wet not because of conditions but the thought of having to clean bike afterwards 😂😂.
68 yrs old and still riding 👍
Same here! 😂😂But not a Harley (tractor) rider!!
So. Am I ! T120 my mode of transportation
Me 2, T120 and Thuxton and loving it, nothing better. They will have to drag me off if they can catch me.😂
@@Achilles22 same age here......In Ireland..My biking buddy is 76 and because of arthritis he rides a Goldwing trike.We have been all over Europe and we are heading back to Spain and Portugal in 6 weeks for 5 weeks
I'm 67 I've a 1250Bandit and ride it all year round. Also do all my own maintenance.
I stopped riding in my early 20s when we started a family ,bought a used Harley at 60 and loving it .
Me too. Got a FXSB Breakout 😊
80 and still learning or practicing every ride---never stop learning two-wheel rider skills.
been riding motorcycles since I was 7 know I am 62 and 42 bikes later , living tha dream.. F.T.W
ZACTLY! FTW.
Me too vroooooom :)
I'm 73yo, been riding since I was 16. My comfortable Harley burned down in my shed! I replaced it w/ an ,age inappropriate ,road race bike. My damaged knees could barely get back on the rear sets. After 1300 miles..they could. Riding this bike forced me to increase my mobility and my son said " Dad, that KTM is making you YOUNGER!"
Some of my friends said the same to me.
Len Vale-Onslow rode bikes all his life, he was made to stop riding at 102, he died at 103. I think that says it all.
No, old age is not a barrier to riding. I'm 61, broken if several areas, but I still ride most days. I think it keeps you fit and active, and is great for your peace of mind. I will only stop riding when I physically and mentally can't ride or drive.
I agree, as you get older and have been riding for a long time, you can predict what cars are going to do. I had several accidents on bike in my 20's and 30's, only one involved a car running a stop sign and hitting me. I haven't had a close call with a car for decades. I have avoided accidents with cars quite a few times, spotting what they are going to do, before they do it, and sitting in safe places when in traffic.
😂 you're a kid
At 78 still riding my Guzzi V7. Two years ago in Europe did Nord Kapp and Stelvio etc on a rented Guzzi V7.
9000 km on that little jaunt. 25000 km clocked around Australia since owning current bike (3 years). For a bit of light stress I go onto gravel logging roads and to the high country in Tassie. Then to really amp up the stress, I chuck the bike on the ferry to the mainland and hit the freeway system around Melbourne at peak hour!
Next January doing Rhajastan India on a Royal Enfield.
I am 65 ,just got my first Harley last year. I plan to be riding a long time!!!
Had a back operation 2 years ago and took me a while to get the confidence back. I’m 65 now but as you say you have to exercise caution when riding especially in heavy traffic. The world hasn’t changed much, there are still idiots on the road. Love your videos Aymen keep them coming!
Got my license again at 49 after 20 odd years not riding its been six months now and still can’t wipe the smile of my face every time I ride
Same here. Rode dirt bikes up to 14 years. Got my license at 55. Absolutely love it. Cheers from Ohio.
@@Bargeman_ Gday from Melbourne Australia m8👍
Got mine at 43 after 20 years. Been 2 years of pure joy on an 03 fxdx.
Gave up at 26, retook my test at 60, never looked back, absolutely live to ride 😊
@@dslaphead just passed the full license test two days ago and did the corkscrew to Kinglake here in Victoria and couldn’t wipe the smile off my face
Also don’t let anyone put you off what you want to do, even at an early age if it’s in your heart follow it
I am old and not dead. Still working full time and riding at every chance I can get. I am 70 and still going strong. I feel that when you start giving things up you are getting ready to take the dirt nap. You have sage advice.
Thank you
Got my first bike when I was 16 in 1965 and despite a serious accident when I was 19 I continued to ride. In my 60s I toured round India twice, and the Western USA six times. In my 70s I toured around Spain as well as continuing to ride all over the UK (including the Isle of Man.)
I'd owned a lovely VFR750 for 30 years but recently changed bikes as it was getting a bit too heavy for an old man. I'm now riding a brand new Triumph Daytona 660...and loving it. It's like a baby VFR!
Riding is not only good for your mental health but keeps alive the spirit of adventure and the desire to live life to the full.
Thanks for a great video!
70 here.
Exercise is key to maintain strength. Training to be confident handling a bike.
And ride!
Best regards
bill
Spot on thank you
81 and still riding my Bonny.
Not looking forward to the day when I can't.
So happy to see so many people in their 70s commenting. Excellent. Well done.
Safe rides people 👍🤜
Yes! Thank you!
Never too old and never too late to ride motorcycles!!!! Great stress relief and therapy , lets you know your alive!!!! Great video mate! Ride safe 😎
Never too old to ROCK and ROLL!
Spot on!!
I'm 70, (never got past 25 in my head) and riding every day, doing runs and rallies and got no intention of stopping!
At 74 riding is what puts the biggest smile on my face and gets the ❤️ going, even if it is just to get a 6. Pack, or dog treats.
72 years young still riding and enjoying it 09 fatboy just did a 450klm ride up in the mountains on Saturday with a group
Love riding, had a break while raising a family. Got back in the saddle a couple of years ago on a 900 Vulcan. Just purchased my first Harley, a 2024 street glide (black on black) and I love it. Was looking at the road glide but decided to wait until I got a little older for that one as I'm only 60. I spend 3 days a week at the gym, health is everything. Without your health it doesn't matter what you ride it will all just sit in the garage. Love your videos, keep up the great work!
😎👍
Big thumbs up for the channel...
69 years old this year...
We only have today ,tomorrow is not promised and yesterday is gone so what are you waiting for, enjoy every day you are alive because when you are gone there is no reset .
Over 65 and don't do too much crazy shit anymore because it takes a lot longer to heal .
Lol, very true!
When young if you fall off a bike you tuck and roll, when older you just bounce and break.
Spot on Aymen. I grew up on a farm, had a few offs but generally loved riding a dirt bike. Gave it away for about 20 years, reached 50 during the early days of Covid, had a midlife crisis, bought a new adventure bike during our second lockdown in Victoria, did a returning to riding course through Stay Upright and have loved life back on a bike ever since. I'm the same, I don't ride into Geelong on long weekends due the tourists who don't use their mirrors or are too busy looking at their phone and certainly not looking out for us riders. It's also made me a more aware driver of a ute/truck, in predicting & anticipating traffic and reading the other users of the road. It was handy during our numerous lockdowns as riders were still allowed out and about an even these days it's just great to get out, go for a run and flush out the bullshit of the past week at work. The Great Ocean Rd from Anglesea to Apollo Bay during lockdown was excellent. No tourists, no loose gravel, just hundreds of riders and divvy vans watching us go past at Lorne. And you are right - do stuff now instead of regretting it later on - excellent words!! Thanks Aymen - great video, as are all of your videos!!!
72 and ride daily also surfing.
"Life is an adventure" im 55, just got my license and absolutely loving the adventure. ✌️
68, PMR, ST1300.
Went out for a 320km ride yesterday, first one in a while.
Feel better today than I did the day before the ride.
You’re never too old to ride.
Great vlog, Aymen. You nailed it on all points for me, being I'm older, I felt in sync with your priorities, when & when not to ride, etc. Excellent ideology, thoroughly enjoyed the wise words.
Ride safe 🏍⚡️
Annie, 👌🏽✌🏽😎
OND...
Great to find your channel, thought I was the only one out here, 70 and still riding despite family warnings, have got into classic bike restoration and riding, fantastic for the brain but not the wallet, just bought a 2008 R1200 GS, have a Harley 1993 Lowrider, 1972 K2 Honda four ,1972 XS650, all which I restored and ride, it’s the way I found to keep fit in mind and body and keep the peace by living most of my days in the shed 😂, it’s a great combination to handle being old not dead.👍
Brilliant mate, good shit! All the best to you from South Oz. 👍👍🇦🇺
Great video, I’m 69, bought my first bike 54 years ago. 9 bikes later I switched from Road King to a softail just because it’s 300lbs lighter.
If I do any mods to the engine it would be to put a cam that peaks torque around 3500 rpm, because these days that’s where I do most of my riding. I’m old, not dead, but I still do corners that will knock a little cholesterol loose.
I was a bike mechanic. I must be pushing half a million miles. Only one serious head-on by an eejit who turned right out of a side street, trying to beat a truck coming from his left. I was only in bed for two weeks. Thank goodness.
Very lucky and a great run
I bought a Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade when I was 68. Best purchase of my life and my absolutely favorite ‘object’ to own and riding it is my favorite thing to do. I’ve been riding since I was 13.
awesome bike!
@@OldNotDead-ClubAbsolutely!!!!
Been riding since my teenage years, and now at 72 enjoy my stage 2 FXD as much or more than any other bike I have had. You dont stop riding when you get old but you do get old when you stop riding.
Great video that offers excellent advice and insight on embracing challenges as we get older. I returned to motorcycling 8 years ago after a 30 year break. Training to pass my motorcycle test, some police training and riding with experienced motorcyclists have all improved my riding skills. It is not an exaggeration to say that ‘motorcycling is good for soul’.
Great gems here!!! Not only for riding but life in general-- thanks for you words of wisdom and motivation 💯
Thanks appreciated
Thanks for the video and so timely. I'm just starting into motorcycle riding and I'm 56. I do plan to take lessons and practice practice and practice. And then practice some more.
Thanks, very wise!
@@OldNotDead-ClubBeen riding for sixty five years.I battle bipolar and several other mental health issues.Ive found my bikes i've owned over the years are the best anti depression drugs to keep the black dog at bay.
Will be 65 at end of the year. Just bought a Livewire and RE Himalayan in a few days, to compliment my Triumph 1600
Not stopping now that I have time to ride
Started riding over 50 and loving it!
Way to go and good to hear
I bought my FXLR in 1992. Still riding it. I was 18 when I started street riding. No plans on stopping.
Great channel, my plan is to ride as long as I can, but to be honest I pick my times when I ride now, I ride smarter I think that’s what happens when we age 😊
Helps us live longer... 😉👍👍
Plenty of people around here too old to be driving a car.
I never ride when I’m angry sad tired … I ride when I feel on the zone for riding
I started riding at 65, and am now 70.
It's given me a new lease of life.
Good for you!
53 here and just learning, passed my theory and currently get lessons doing my DAS.
Hi
Love your videos awesome content. I'm watching all the way from South Africa.
I was riding from the age of 10 to 65 and survived , I’m not pushing my luck any more with the crazies on the road now , If I came off at speed now ,they would simply scrape me off the road with a shovel , Nah ,I’ve had my fun , I’m not tempting fate any longer , 4 wheels 4 me now ♥️
I'm 74 and ride every day. My riding buddy bought a Triumph Tiger last year and is riding more than ever. We were talking today about a trip to Alaska. Definitely not too old to ride.
When that day comes I will take matters into my own hands. Riding is the 1 thing that brings me calm. I may move to an Indian when it comes, but I am 50 on a GSXR 750.
Great to see, they are awesome bikes (even if I make fun of them)
@@OldNotDead-Club Well, Gixxer Brahs specialize in stupid. I take no offense.
Am 61 and have just came back to riding after quite some time away. Just bought a Suzuki SV650 which has been a real confidence boost. At present I’m still getting the hang of things again especially with the difference between the bikes of 20 plus years ago and today. I’m working on setting the bike up for trips and stocking up on appropriate riding gear. Have watched quite a few videos like this which has been a great help. Great job thanks for sharing.
I bought my SV at 63 and rode it for 3 years, loved the feel of the bike, it's handling was improved by fitting a GSXR rear shock and lowering links, You Tubed how to do it and how to choose the right one, they don't all fit. Sold it because riding it made my bad back worse.
@@jonkwin9620 aside from add on accessories like a screen, top box, mirror extensions I’ve left the handling, performance and the like alone. Have been very happy with the bike and amazingly even with my degenerative osteoarthritis even after a full day’s riding I don’t have any pain anywhere. Anyway thanks for the comment and your thoughts. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I started riding motorcycles in 1965. I'm 75 years old and have 10 old Suzuki two stroke motorcycles in my garage dating from 1967 to 1977. I also ride a 1200S Bandit and a Hayabusa on the street. I've been Drag Racing motorcycles at local Drag Strips, since 1972 and still Drag Race a couple of two stroke bikes several times a year. The Drag Strip is the safest place to go fast, and anyone can Bracket Race any motorcycle. It's more difficult to ride on the street, or to race for that matter, every year as one ages, but I had TAVR Heart Surgery in 2020 and was Drag Racing later that Summer. Never stop doing the things you enjoy, or you will age faster!
Regards,
Motorbike Mike Piekarski
THANK YOU!!! I'm 55 and want to get my first motorcycle. My brother has had his license for years and is about 8 years younger than I am and he's so excited that I want to give this a go. I had never ridden a motorcycle before until a few weeks ago on a friend's farm with my brother. I had a ball! I have an e-scooter and ride that on the road with all the motorcycle protective gear, and I'm very careful that. I've found the e-scooter to be a gateway drug to a motorbike!!! 🤣 I'm looking to buy my first bike and get my L's in a few months. Thanks for your advice - I really appreciate it! Craig - Geelong 😃
Good luck with it and ride safe
Started riding again at the age of 82 after a 50 year lay off. Still riding at the age of 87. Will pack it in at a 100 lol.
Got my first bike in 1971 and I am still riding at the age of 74, never had an accident only 2 tickets so far but, I love to ride at 130 km/h to 160 km/h. Twisties are double the posted speed and enjoy the lean of the bike.. I down sized to a 2023 softail for now but I might get another BMW K1600 GTL..
Seen a New Street Glide leave the owner high & dry out front of Harley Heaven last Friday night...
Newer isn't always better, stick with my Dyna THANKS
Byproduct of your surroundings🤣😂
May all your days be Harley days
Safe travels 🙏♥️💛🐾🐾🇦🇺
Ouch that doesn't sound good, thanks for watching Tex
Buy a Honda I've had my Honda X4 19 years never let me down
I'm 43 and started riding 5 years ago. Wish I had never waited. I love it.
I'm 72 and have been riding since I was 16. These days I slow to at least the speed limit. Since most of my riding is in the country side of South Carolina I encounter almost no traffic. I like to ride at about 45mph. It's easy riding and the wind doesn't beat me to death. I've had my current Harley since I bought it new in 2011. After about $10,000 in maintenance and repairs she still runs good. When the old girl breaks she makes sure the repairs are as expensive as possible. The last repair was the starter, compensator,, rear sprocket and drive belt. Before that it was the rear wheel bearing at about 10k miles. And the tires last long enough to take a few country rides. (A bit exaggerated but you get the idea). Harley Fat Boy Lo. Not a bike for the financially challenged. I wasn't when I got the bike, but am now. But I just can't part with it. Let's just hope people don't start associating the riders with the woke company. I no longer purchase anything from Harley. Let them sell their products to the liberal progressives and the sexually confused. Go woke, go broke.
I’ll give you more
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍as I could only leave 1 in the click👍above.😜ride on brutha!
right on brutha!
Riding for a long time, 20+ years. 50 years old, tipped Ultra Glide over at gas pump last weekend when i got on high side mount, wife was already on back leaned the wrong way..i was like "what the hell just happened!?" Got it back up, guy in car pulled up said "need help" wife was like "no thank you" i said "YES actually" when we rode away, i was thinking "am i getting too old for thls?"
Nah, just be careful.😜
73 ,t100 modded, mv agusta brutale 800 amazing machine, keep going never give up!
73. Riding since 16. BMW K1300S.
I'm 73. Been a cyclist all my life and a motorcyclist since 1967. First bike was a Matchless 350. Still riding. I raced bicycles till I was 50 but I did retire from that.... motorcycles are easier (obviously) but require a different skill set. Still loving it and still cycle but mostly on an emtb. Great channel. Thanks.
78 ya I’ve slowed down a bit but still throw a leg over. Northern California ride a lot of twisty mountain roads
I’m 72, female, 5’1” .. and I still ride all the time 🎉
Including group rides .. ride with a ladies MC
Thats great, way to go!
A lot of good sense in your video. I have been riding since 1969, had a 20 year break while kids grew up. Have travelled over 200,000km since back on a bike 20 years ago. Touring in a couple of countries. I do a riding course every couple of years. Age - over 78.
Thank you for the great advise and wisdom. I totally agree.
I'm 76 and I've recently gotten back into bikes after not riding for almost 50 years. It's taken me about 8,000 miles to figure out that my bike it too big for me. It's great on the highway, but maneuvering it around a campsite or dirt roads is a bit unnerving at times. My bike is a 97 BMW r1100rt. Anyone care to recommend a bike that's lighter and still is capable of riding on the highway? One of the things I love about the BMW is that crosswinds do not blow me off of the road.
I am 68 been riding since 17 and cant belive people think thats old. Never quit working = staying sharp and young enough to have fun.
78 and still riding my mt10. Not stopping anytime soon.
Started 1966 and is still going strong! I quit when I start losing concentration....whenever that will be....80+??😆😆🙄🙄
Thats a great run, all the best
So true every single point - thanks for this great video
Thanks for watching!
Riding myself an 1947 Harley with footclutch and gear stick on the gearbox, 16 inch extended fork, and a rigid frame, with a seat that follow the frame and rear fender, I’m 69 years old, very soon 70, I have no problems to drive my bike, but I’m a lone rider, doesn’t like to ride in groups.
Original drum brakes, frame is raked, to fit the extended fork, it’s an old style Swedish Chopper, with open 3inch front belt, Linkert carb, I love the bike!!!
The bike was originally built 1981, the Knuckle Head engine was purchased outside New Orleans 1977, so it took 4 years to have it ready for the road
It’s also fitted with a Phase 3 clutch, and only a kick starter
I worked with a guy had a 47 HD Knuckle with suicide shift and kick start, rode with him once, it was faster than safe😜
@@Chucka10 could that be Smitty from outside Orlando?
My workmate was named Gus. I had a engine rebuild machine shop and 42 yrs experience in that business in Orlando and knew some Smitty’s.
@@larsblankenfjell9814
Do you remember his last name? There was one Schmidt I remember that owned a motorcycle shop
I still love riding my motorcycle.95 percent of the time I like to be alone. Go where I want,stop when I want at my pace. Don't get me wrong I ride with other people when I invited, I'd like to paraphrase George Thorogood, I ride alone, yeah with nobody else. You know when I ride alone I prefer to be by myself.
Another great video brother 😊😊😊😊😊
13:41 Started riding at 15, didn't ride again till 50. 93 now and still riding.
Started at 13yrs 70 now and still can and I will till I can't.
I am 72 still riding ❤ thank God❤
All good advice especially at the the end. If you're not strong enough to pick up the bike unaided then you need a lighter bike or you need to get stronger which, by the way, you can do AT ANY AGE. The research is in about that fact. Same with VO2 max. As long as you can move you can improve with dedicated training. It doesn't have to be running. Rowing machine, aerobic exercises in the gym will do it.
One other point. The research has shown that the most common time for accidents is the first hour and the last hour of a ride. Switch on when you ride out the gate and don't switch off when you're nearing the end of a ride. If you're tired STOP, take a break and re-assess. Sleep under a bridge or in a rest area - or anywhere! That way you can be sure you're going to be able to ride the next day.
Yeah, picking up a dropped bike could be a problem, good to have a riding buddy for a long trip out in nowhere.
Also if you get hurt, what wasn’t a problem May be a problem.😊
I am 59 years old
I have been riding since my teens (50 cc) then got my motorcycle license at the age of 18 .
I stopped riding for about 20 years (from 30 to 50).
I am currently riding around 3 k km per month all year round .
I do agree 100% with what is said in this vidéo.
Great video..
Ride safe
Awesome Video Aymen ( I’m still going camping ! )
I had an XT 500 & XT600 in the 89’s l had to get off bikes because I was going to kill my self. Fast forward to 54 l got back on a Honda 250 and loved it. Swapped up to a 500 a year later. Got a 790 a year on and then got a modern Honda 1100. Lastly I now have an R18 at 59 (now 60). It was get a full size bike now or die wondering what all the fuss is about with that style of bike. Had the R18 for a year and it is fantastic it has charisma and is planted. It also has reverse and that is a luxury- sorry necessity. As I get older I will put a side car on that Berlin beast and keep the machine gun out of sight (joke).
Sunday Sage is in full swing again. Good job.
Been riding since I was 13. Now I’m 69 and still LOVE THE WIND THERAPY and FREEDOM that my Motorcycle (Road King Special) gives me. I had to basically quit riding for 18 years due to a job that wasn’t motorcycle friendly during that time. My advice to everyone-Don’t EVER let your job take you away from something or someone that you love. RIDE FREE & ENJOY as much of Your life as possible. GODSPEED TO EVERYONE WHO RIDES ON 2 (3) WHEELS.
I road my bike (80 ) Harley 1200 cc sporty till I was 82 cleaned it up put it in the garage put a tender on it and have started it up for the next three years and it was my 2nd love wife and family being the first I miss it ❤❤❤❤❤😢 SKINTA. SEMPER FI.
Now 72, starting biking proper in Thailand aged 57. I ride at about 75-80% never more. We always travel 2 up and that means 2 pairs of eyes and brains.We live 4 months in Thailand and 8 months in Portugal, so a real mix of riding experience. I had arguments about safety, I think the more skills can mean more accidents.....Rossi many crashes, Market lady, zero accidents. Go for Royal Enfield are torquey bikes and therefor forgiving and easy. When you are old you don't want to crash, especially if you on blood thinners.
Can't wait for the "energy" video 😊
Lol not sure that would be accepted in a HD channel
I’m 54 and still ride on the road. A couple of years ago I started riding pre65 trials with a friendly local club which has members as old as 84 and 86 who still come out to ride trials. You’re never too old.
At 51 I started with a dirt bike. Six months of falling down, falling off and meeting the ground at high speed prepared me for the physicality of riding. When I got a street bike it was a much easier start from dirt to road. Practice, patience and awareness 👍
I had a bike when I was 21, crashed it, destroyed my leg and took a 40 year break, 3 kids and took some responsible years but never lost the passion. Started riding again when I was 60. Made the “Cardinal mistake” of buying a big Harley Road Glide so my wife would be comfortable on the back. During the first 4 months of ownership, first thing I did was take the tour pack off, put Motorcycle Drop Guards on and practiced, practiced, practiced. Dropped it and picked it up MANY times in a parking lot and I am now very comfortable with my 915 lb bike and am very accomplished in parking lots and on the highway. Now in my 4th season, 60,000 km later, I ride EVERY DAY (when it’s dry) and it has become an absolute obsession (drives my wife nuts). Speaking of my wife, she rides on the back and really enjoys it too, yup, I am a lucky guy! Planning on riding across Canada in September this year to book another 8-10,000 km. The plan is to ride until I can’t support the weight and at that point, maybe a trike???? If you have the desire (and the balls), go for it at any age!!! I am now old but certainly NOT dead!! Cheers!
Thats awesome, well done!
Never too old.
True!
I’m 67 and still riding, my friends stopped but there wives tell them there too old, drives me crazy, my wife would never say that to me, she still likes to ride on the back,I keep my big bagger for coast to coast ride and my smaller bikes for short rides
69 years old and on my 8th Harley, 3 of them were kickers. Wish I still had them.
Started on a Douglas 350 in 1952 and was told you cannot afford to be wright or cannot be afford to be wrong .