Oldest age and still riding
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,403
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From: North Dakota
I'm 52 and been on the road since the age of 16. I have no intention of not riding if it is physically possible. I look to my genes for clues. My father is 72 and will still go Long Island, New York to Chicago in a day's ride. He does about 30,000 to 35,000 miles a year spread over 3 or 4 bikes.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 27,097
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From: Frozelandia, Minnysota
Been riding since I was 16 and I'm 56 now. I was finding it hard going as I was approx 350 lbs, but in the last year I've lost some 126 lbs and I am finding a whole new lease of riding life and fitness. I now intend to ride until either I can't afford it or my doctor bans me!
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Honah Lee
I'll be 65 shortly and ride nearly ever day it's above freezing if I have somewhere to go. I figure as long as I can hobble out their and climb on. Keeps you young and when it doesn't it will kill you quick? Hopefully!
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 52
Likes: 7
From: Iowa
I live along the interstate on the way to Sturgis, I have seen a lot of geezers , in their 70's or so, with the old lady on back on the way . Some from FL, PA, NJ, etc, no trailering.
They are somewhat lean and look in shape, and yes, the fat guys will have health problems and most won't be able to ride into old age.
They are somewhat lean and look in shape, and yes, the fat guys will have health problems and most won't be able to ride into old age.
Gonzy
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,141
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From: Foggy Coastside California
66 here, I ride every day if possible. I bought my first Harley a 2010 RK in Apr 2010. I hadn't ridden in 42 years so I got into a making up for lost time mode. I traded in the RK in March 2012 with over 51,000 miles on it. I have a RG now with a bit over 16,000 miles on it. I plan to keep riding until I can't stay up on 2 wheels anymore; then hopefully I can get a trike or another bike with a side car.
Edit: Forgot to mention that we have an 87 year old member of our CVMA group who rides like a champ. He has 3 bikes including a CanAm Spyder so his girl friend will ride with him.
Edit: Forgot to mention that we have an 87 year old member of our CVMA group who rides like a champ. He has 3 bikes including a CanAm Spyder so his girl friend will ride with him.
Last edited by Gonzy; Nov 26, 2012 at 08:12 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 281
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From: zoo jersey
62 riding since 17 never been without at least 1 bike.
usually a harley n a sport bike.
just bought my first road king 2012
also have a 2002 hd deuce owned since new
and a ducati hypermotard evo sp.
plates n screws in knee limit my cold weather riding.
ride long hard and often
keeps the mind and soul healthy
usually a harley n a sport bike.
just bought my first road king 2012
also have a 2002 hd deuce owned since new
and a ducati hypermotard evo sp.
plates n screws in knee limit my cold weather riding.
ride long hard and often
keeps the mind and soul healthy
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Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,027
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From: Las Cruces, NM
I'm 64 and have no plans of hanging it up soon. I did a 257 mile ride this past sat and the son in law tagged along. We were bumping west on I-10, had lunch and then back home. We clipped along between 80-85 mph on a 75 mph hwy and still couldn't keep up with most traffic.
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,243
Likes: 14
From: Right where I belong!
Not nearly as wise as a lot of you gentlemen out there, but I can say with certainty that I will be riding and chasing tail as long as I am not in a wheel chair! Even if I am in a wheel chair, I will still chase tail!