Motorcycle Riding - Knowing When To Quit
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Motorcycle Riding - Knowing When To Quit
As the bones begin to creek and the joints begin to ache, when should we tell ourselves it's time to stop riding motorcycles? In this video, I will explain how we can keep riding well into our 90's. Join me on this ride and enjoy my thoughts on when it's time to stop riding or riding into the sunset.
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Great ride HDR and subject. At 73 I've never thought about not riding or being unsafe. I think I would quit when it isn't fun....Age is just a number.
I look up to you as a mentor. You will never allow anything to stop you. Ride Safe
I'm 72 and have no plans of giving up my Road Glide any time soon.
I hope to follow in your footsteps. Ride Safe
Once in a while I contemplate that too. I just started riding 3 years ago…I’m one of the younger ladies in our riding groups (at 50😂), and the rest of the ladies prove I’ve got at least another 20 years in me!
What a group of amazing women. Ride Safe
After riding for 60 years, you look into your garage at your 5 bikes then jump on your wife's Can-Am spider at take it for a four hour ride. It's time to go for three wheels!
Now that is sound advice. Ride Safe
I think it's not necessarily an age thing. A lot of riders finish after their first fatal accident.
I can understand that one. Ride Safe
When you are not comfortable with writing, because of your balance or strength , buy a trike . Keep on keeping on 🤷♂️
Great plan. Ride Safe
Never hope peace ✌️
Sounds like a good plan. Ride Safe
they cut corners because the are arrogant and the world should move for them
True true! Ride Safe
Hey HDR! I’ll be 70 in July and still putting down around 10,000 miles a year with no end in sight. I figure that when the time comes to hang it up…I will know. Until then I just ignore the entire family that keeps telling me I’m too old!! 😂😂
Yes, how do they know we are too old? Ride Safe
I hope to not have to hang it up any time soon. I ride with guys in their 70s and 80s. I thinks it's a matter of being physically able to still ride. As you noted, once 2 wheels is too much to handle, there is always 3 wheels to keep you on the breeze. Ride safe and enjoy. 👊✌️👍
It is just nice to be out on any bike for sure. Ride Safe
I knew a guy who rode 2 wheels until he was 80. He felt like his legs were not strong enough to pick up the bike off the kickstand. He traded his 2 wheeler for a trike. He rode for another 6 years on the trike. Then, his health went down hill. He stopped riding only because he was in and out of the hospital that year and eventually passed away that same year. I’d say he rode up to within 3 months of his passing. I hope I can do that. I have another friend who dropped his bike a couple of times at the age of 65. When he did that, he took a variety of tests to see why he was getting weaker or losing his balance easily. After the tests and talking with his wife and doctor, he hung it up. Cold turkey. They both knew. They both took a different route years apart. It was the best route for each.
I feel it is up to each person; there is no age limit to stop riding. Ride Safe
BaHaHa 🤣
You will find a way to ride as long as the passion is running through your veins.
I did that after knee surgery. I just jumped on the bike and went. Ride Safe
While watching this video I was thinking what a great topic!...I came to the same conclusion as you...we as riders need to be honest to ourselves....getting older doesn't mean we have to stop riding....but if you feel something is not right...mentally or physically...be honest.. hang up the gloves...enjoy life and family!! Great video...thanks for sharing...stay safe out there!!😎🤙👍🤙👍🇨🇦
Thanks, I was out riding one day, and this topic came to me. I guess as I age it makes me wonder. Ride Safe
I blew through 75 a year or so ago, and it was time to do what I figured I wanted -- sold the Evo-Ultra (great bike, just too many gadgets for my geriatric taste) and eventually got a more basic twinkie softail -- lots of bling, but feels a couple of hundred pounds more maneuverable... but the real question... not every day feels like a truly balanced day -- those are cage days (daze ???). But the good days are riding days -- The Lord willing, I'm hoping for many more -- albeit, slower and more sane than in my misspent youth...
I have had days when I didn't feel that riding was a good idea. Ride Safe
At 65 I don’t have any plans to stop riding. I have given the TriGlide some thought but so far so good.
Great to get out and enjoy riding. Ride Safe
I’m 75, my reaction time is good, & still enjoying riding my touring bike. Not a true ‘iron butt’ these days, I most enjoy cruising the foothills near my home w/some moderate twisty exercise. However, I’m witnessing how 4-wheelers are driving faster & more carelessly & preoccupied than ever before and I’m questioning just how long I’ll feel in control of my own fate.
That is a great point. I am glad to hear you are still hitting the road. Ride Safe
I think when I can't ride the bike safely, it'll be time to switch to 3 wheels. I'm hoping that's many decades in the future, both for you and me!
Ride safe and have a Happy New Year!
I feel the same my friend. Ride Safe
I'm going to be 72 and I still ride every chance I get. I try to keep it mellow and limit it to 40° below that is a bit much with the wind chill so long rides are out of the question , I'm no hero. Ride safe brother.
Yes, I like my short loops for winter riding. Ride Safe
All this "quit" talk from you... Starting to worry that you're fighting with thoughts of not riding anymore 🤔
NEVER! I think I can ride until I am 90. Ride Safe
@@HarleyDayRider ... That's what I figured but you've been making me a little nervous lately with these last couple of video's...
This might be a good time for that V-Strom 650....to prove me wrong 😉
@@painsrides3616 Let's see where the road takes me. I am still a young man in an older guy's body.
@@HarleyDayRider I know 🤣🤣 My Suzuki is almost done... I'm waiting on a few more parts, once they are on its time to get ADV-ing 😉
I quit at 70. too many accidents,NYC IS a dangerous city to ride around on a motorcycle.
I have been in a car in that area, and it is crazy. Ride Safe
I’m 79 riding a 2020 Triumph T120 and have wondered about this question a bit more now than in the past. I bought my first bike in 1964 and have had 25 since then and I think giving up riding might feel too ‘final’! Riding still feels exhilarating and I try to be careful but a good throttle twist once in a while still feels good. I guess I’ll have to wait till I get old to decide when to quit😉
Someone told me Not to let the OLD IN. That is good advice. Ride Safe
Great video and subject. I think when I physically can’t, and no longer want to is when I would stop riding, and I hope that decades away.
I hope we are both in our 90s, my friend. Ride Safe
My gut will tell me when it’s time to quit. The other issue is dealing with the ever growing bad drivers out there . Ride safe.
Yes, I like staying on the back roads away from traffic. Ride Safe
YT Un Subbed me from your channel. I was wondering why I hadn't seen you in a while
Man Im glad your back. Ride Safe
I'm 78...soon 79. I've been riding since I was 14. I think about it... wonder when I should stop but it isn't now. Rode the dragon last year and may again this spring. I just don't see stopping now. I feel fine on the bike, but I do critique my riding every time I get on it.
I am the same way. I am still learning new things about riding at the age of 60. Ride Safe
I'm 74, and I just bought a pre-owned Ultra Limited. I had sold my 2010 Ultra Classic 3 years ago, and I wanted to get back into riding. My knees aren't the greatest, but they'll get better with a little exercise. Think it over before you part with your bike.
Thanks for the great advice. Ride Safe
Enjoy your car ride to Utah… you ain’t gonna win that debate! ✌️😂
Hum, now I have a challenge. Ride Safe
I hate to tell anyone what to do, but, I can tell you when to stop riding . You go to your bike, reach out and take the grip; your hand passes through the grip. It's time to stop.
Great tip. Ride Safe
Never surrender !!!
Great tip! Ride Safe
At 67 I finally went to a trike. Old knees and my big RG limited as just too heavy at cambered stop lights 2 up. It was not fun anymore. So I went to a triglide and I wish I had years ago . Same features as a street glide and RG limited. It is not a speed demon in the twisties , but with legends all around it holds its own for a trike.
The trike is a great bike. I rode an older one once I would like to try a new one. Ride Safe
I’m 58 and have many aches and pains in general, although I don’t appear to have any issues wrangling my Street Glide Special.
If and when that becomes an issue, I’ll seek medical assistance or get a trike! 😉✌️
Those are very true and good points. Ride Safe
Iam hoping to follow in my Dad's foorsteps when it comes to Ridin...He toured and rode almost everyday until his 80th Bday...Then went to a lighter Bike and just rode locally...He passed at 85...
Sorry to hear about your dad. It is nice that he left that impression on you to ride. Ride Safe
Wife went to 3 when the granddaughter wanted to ride and she thought it would be safer on 3. The new tri-glide is a world away from a conversion. Body is probably the #1 cause. We are discussing doing a mt. Rushmore/ needles hwy area.
That is a great trip we did it in 2018. Lots of incredible sights to see. Ride Safe
👋👋👋 Happy New Year Jack
Happy New Year
At 60 I am still laying down bout 10k a year on the FJR. I plan on getting smaller and lighter bikes as I get older. already looking at super meteor 650 for a second bike. Hell as long as i can hold up a supermoto or even a little 125 I will be riding. Started riding minis at 10. I would be fine checking out on my bike. hopefully not for another 20 or 30 years. 😎🏍👍
I can't wait until this bike hits the US. I am thinking of getting on myself. Ride Safe
When riding becomes unsafe for myself, or others, I will reluctantly give it up…. But after my 2 wheel adventures end, I’ll go Can Am until I can’t do that anymore….
I like the Spyders. Ride Safe
As long as we can sit on our bikes, there is no need to quit.😉 I would feel kind of handycapped without my motorcycle. Good thoughts and very nice video, mate.🤘👍
Very good points. It is nice to get out and ride.
I am 76 and haven't rode in 15y. Been wanting to get back on a bike but decided to do something a little different. I purchased a 2022 Suzuki Hayabusa.😮 I never rode a sport bike and my wife keeps telling me NOT to get on that Dam motorcycle or i was going to kill myself!! So what happened. I was building a trailer for the bike and fell and broke my hip. And this was before i had a chance to trailer it to a parking lot and start some low speed practicing. But i am healing and walking on a cane and getting ready to RIDE. I guess i would rather die Living than live dyeing
Hope you get better soon and get out on that great new bike. Ride Safe
When the joy stops...seems all I do anymore is avoid stupid, careless cagers on phones or blaring music... Applying makeup... The fun and freedom is fading... Also have a number of health issues. Took a couple years off, but when Spring hit and I hear the roar, I cannot stop
I feel the same way. Ride Safe
The bridge you went Under look like a railroad bridge to me I hope you do not get your daughter to cross it.😂😂😆😆😉😉.
I am 73 years old still riding and loving it as much as ever.
I live in Indiana so we have winter. On October 21st I done something I have never did before, I winterized my bike. On October 25th I got my right knee replaced. And am scheduled to get the left one replaced. Buy Spring I should be ready to rip.
No trike for me.
I have rode new trikes They are all hard to turn.
They need power steering.😂😆
There is a guy on UA-cam that always says ride your own ride.
👍👍😆
Same goes for when you ride it and how many miles you put on.
You do you!!!
The guys that bragged about how many miles they put on and want to knock you for not riding that much are usually just full of themself.
Happy New Year to you and your family.
Be careful, ride safe.
I always say, Ride Your Own Ride for that reason. Ride Safe
I'm 81 ... ride a Honda GW SE 1500 - Now you have me thinking... Naw!
That is fantastic! I hope I am still riding at 81. Ride Safe
Your Ultimate answer was the Correct one . When you no longer feel Safe , whether through diminishing physicality or Lowered Attention ability , or whatever . Can-Am product can be an Excellent alternative if it is purely a Physical problem but Mentally are still Alert . Good Video . 64 y/o Aussie here .
I agree 100%. Ride Safe
I guess it's over when you can't hold the bike up anymore. Thanks for the shout out. BTW you weren't stopped in the correct spot at that intersection. Look at the sign next time your down that way.
I feel the sign is too far back from the main road. NP on the shout, glad to include you in the video. Ride Safe
At 71i was riding in Bakersfield cal just watching the sky I forgot where I was and ran off a cliff,22 fractions died three times two months later woke up in hospital broke my jaw glad God was with me and my youngest son riding with me are nobody would have found me so alli can say is praising Jesus Christ still have trouble walking 🚶♀️I still want to ride RKS131 2020 I started riding in 1967 don’t know when to stop 🛑all so I knocked out 5 teeth broken three teeth need pulling so I don’t know
Thank god you made it. Ride Safe glad your okay.
50 years and over 1 mil miles and i'm still going. I will say I ride less street then I did in yrs past as I moved on to just riding in the woods and DS and my bigger ADV bikes. I still enjoy riding the say way but it's a bit safer with a lot more fun and I'm getting to see a new side on the US then I seen just riding street.. Before you give up just slow it down and change it up a bit....
I feel that one day, a lighter bike will be in order. I bought a Himalayan and it is very light compared to my RG. Ride Safe
I had a mini bump up on the bike and folks at work, some "superiors" had nothing to say but quit!
My 70 yr old mom rides and im 47! Aint nobody a better sponsor than Mom!
You have a great mom! Very cool. And yes, keep riding. Ride Safe
I'm almost 70, retired and ride a Gen3 KLR650, but I am 6'1. I love riding and work out with weights and bicycle hard. Hopefully that'll keep me in the saddle a few more years.
Enjoyed your well thought out and made video. From deep south texas, ride safe brother!
Thanks, I am glad you enjoyed the video. I need to work out like you do. Ride Safe
I'm 70 years old and I can still ride a bike and I can pick it up off the ground what I don't want to do is get injured and then I'm going to be riding around in a wheelchair or worse laying in a bed getting killed is the least of your problems make sure you got plenty of money and somebody to take care of you and keep riding otherwise you're not very wise I see people on motorcycle accidents get run over by cars here in Central Florida almost everyday
Very good point thanks for sharing . Ride Safe
Very simply......if its no longer fun for u to ride then stop.Simple.I will be 70 next summer and I never plan to quit.
I love hearing these stories. Thanks! Ride Safe
66 years old been riding 2 wheels since I was 8…I’ll stop riding when the passion leaves my body. Simple as that.
Yes, keep the passion. Ride Safe
Yup, I did the same thing, no bike while we raised our son
Funny how we think like that. Ride Safe
Gave it up at 62. At 65 I had both hips replaced and treated myself to a new Low Rider ST.
Good for you! Ride Safe
I took 30 years off for the kids, I'm a better person back on the bike! Plan to ride right up to the mortuary!
Yes, we all needed the riding to help us cope with raising our kids? Ride Safe
We gave it up when they were sitting around collecting dust. It wasn't physical. We just lost interest.
That does happen.
I'll probably quit when I'm dead..but that's not a guarantee!!😅
Yes, I am sure there are motorcycles in heaven. Ride Safe
a friend of mine hung it up reluctantly. He had a knee surgery that never really went well. On top of other medical issues, and after another friend helped him get to an assisted living home he finally gave it up. I know it was hard for him. He was one of the most dedicated riders Ive ever met. He did the right thing for himself and other people on the road.
I feel that way, also. I hope your friend is getting along well. Ride Safe
Living in a congested area becomes a hassle with so many distracted drivers now, sometimes I feel tense while riding.
I am in a congested area too. So I ride on sunday mornings when everyone is either in church or in bed. The roads are empty. I avoid Friday and Saturday nights when more of the drunks are out. During the week on back roads are not bad either but I am retired so I can go when I want.
Yes, I feel the same way. I try to stay on the backroads. Ride Safe
when our judment and reactions no longer working good enough to ride safely
Great tip! Ride Safe
Great topic, that is why I added a sidecar to my Electra Glide that has a 6 speed with reverse. Live to ride ride to live…
I wanted a side car, and my wife said she would not ride in it. Ride Safe
I am 76 (very close to 77). Age shouldn’t be the main reason for hanging it up. Physically things can prevent you from riding at any age. How do you feel mentally; do you still get excited when you ride, do you think about riding when the sun is out? Ride as long as you desire! You’ll know when it’s time!
I feel the mental part of it is the main factor. Ride Safe
For me, it’s not so much a question of my reaction time & ability to ride as the increasing dangers of inattentive, faster & more careless car & truck drivers who show a disregard for all others on the road, the most vulnerable being us bikers.
Just get a trike or a CanAm. That’s what I did I got a CanAm and I love it
I love the CanAm but my wife does not. I still have a few more 20-30 years before I make the switch. Ride Safe
My friend just stopped riding @ 91. He passed away.
That is very sad. Ride Safe
Where in western West Virginia were you riding? I recognized the State Flag and State Route 2 signs. I live in the Parkersburg area. Ride safe, and thanks for the thoughts.
I normally ride along Rt 2 from Weirton to Chester. Ride Safe
That's a really nice area, way up there in the northern panhandle. Please take care, and always ride safe. Uhm, I turned 75 on the 21st. My riding days tend to become fewer. I really need to get a trike kit for my Beemer. Lol
Well HDR, I did it! I traded in my 2020 River rock gray over vivid black Tri Glide for a 2023 Prospect gold over vivid black Tri Glide and man she is sweeeet!
I am very happy for you and your wife. What a nice machine. Ride Safe
@@HarleyDayRider Teresa is my Step Daughter that I raised since she was 3. But anyway, thank you for the like, Ride safe also.
@@HarleyDayRider I bought the Tri Glide on January 6th. I call it my Insurrection Glide :)
Just because I bought a jeep doesn’t mean I’m giving up the bike 😂. You know when you know when it’s time. Mrs HDR needs to ride the motorcycle out west. Utah and Colorado and that area are stunning. Won’t be the same in a car.
I tell her that all the time. We shall see if we take the car or the bike? And Jeeps are just cool. Ride Safe
When you want to, it's not fun anymore
Great point! Ride Safe
Yeah, when ever I feel I can't no more. Then go to a Spyder or a trike. 👍
I feel we all have a plan. Ride Safe
Very good point and something to think about when the time comes. At 63 just completed 5000 kilometres in 14 days and it was amazing. The point is that I did it maybe not as fast but it was the best confidence building experience I have done in a while. This was all done on a 22 ST For me as long as you enjoy the ride and keep relatively healthy just keep on going. From Australia and cheers
Thanks, mate. That sounds like a fantastic trip. Ride Safe
I’m 61 and was off a Harley for nine years. Went to my dealer this past spring and bought a used Heritage Softail. Went down Black Friday and now I’m riding a 2023 Road Glide Standard. Missed the touring frame and the way they ride.
Have to love the Road Glide. Congratulations. Ride Safe
Great subject HDR. I went through this delema a yr ago. I was unstable on 2 wheels and thought maybe it was time. Then I decided nope not yet found myself a Tri Glide and am still in the wind. Had some great trips on the Tri Glide and not worried about dropping the bike. Keep bringing us great content, really enjoy you, broncoride and bodean52.
It is nice to hear you are still out riding. Ride Safe
Agree With Bob Nelson👌👍🤔 Keep Telling Yourself Your Old You'll Get There Quicker..
Yes, I have to get this out of my head. Ride Safe
Change to Honda , that's what young people do. Goldwing trikes are magic. You just know when the time comes.
I am sure I will see the day come, and I hope it's far into the future. Ride Safe
Old timers are some of the most hardcore riders out there. I see these guys in their 70s and 80s putting down thousands of miles a year all the time. Hope I'm as spry in 30 years!
That gives me great hope. Ride Safe
When I'm dead, it's short and sweet.
Now that is to the point. Ride Safe
The "secret sauce" is called...TRI GLIDE!
Great idea. Ride Safe
I do think some people are too proud and won’t quit even when they should. So maybe others telling them isn’t a bad thing
Yes, But I hate to hear people who have never ridden try to tell someone it is unsafe. Ride Safe