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Old 02-11-2018, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by BCC1
A man who has stayed physically fit his adult life, doesn't/won't suffer from obesity related ailments, hasn't lost the gene lottery, doesn't drink/drug excessively and his cognitive abilities remain unimpaired, should be good to go until his mid 70's or even late 70's.

Otherwise, early 60's.

Of course, there are exceptions.

I'm 64. I just bought a new bike. Hope to have it 10 years.
early 60’s. That is funny. I am 70 and ride with another physician that is 82. He will get a real laugh out of your comments.
 
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67 and going strong, expect another 10 yrs. at least, on two wheels, then a trike until I just can't throw my leg over it anymore!
 
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my dad is 94 and still rides a little on his low rider, also has a spyder. I hope to be able to ride until turning room temp. I figure if when unable to ride any more, what the hell is the use in living.
 
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Had a 90 year old ride into our local indy on a sporty a couple of years ago. Old doesn't start 'til yer a hundred and then it's negotiable!
 
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My death will end my riding.
 
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I am 52 now. I am overweight, type II diabetic and take blood pressure meds everyday. I should exercise more and eat better. I always try but fail in the end.

My dad is 83 and no way could he ride at this point in his life. I hope to get another 20 years, however I feel most likely internal combustion engines will be a thing of the the past by then. I don't want an electric bike, solar bike or whatever comes along in the future. Till whatever happens I will enjoy life as it is now.

But I should take better care of myself. My wife complains all the time if I took half as good of care of myself as I do my truck, guns and bike I would live longer. I agree with her and then eat a bowl of Blue Bell. I am my own worst enemy.
 
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63 and have no plans to quit in the foreseeable future, notice the bike feels a lot heavier than it used to then I remember the new one is 250lbs heavier than I'm used to. I'll go till my health or lungs say otherwise and then I'll probably go a little more.
 
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Next Wednesday I'll turn 59 years old and I ride a Road King and I want to buy a Sportster some day. So when I get so old that I do not enjoy riding in the least, I'll sell out and hang up my leathers for good. but I got a lot more years before I get there.
 
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65 now and plan on riding until I can't remember where I parked it.

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65 now and plan on riding until I can't remember where I parked it.

Dan
You'll look like a couple geezers at the local hot spot last Sunday, standing there trying to figure out which black bike was theirs.
 
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