How long can I ride ?
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09-22-2018, 06:02 PM
How long can I ride ?
I’ve been riding two wheels and an engine since I was twelve. I started on a mini bike and when I was seventeen I bought my first new motorcycle, a (1975 Yamaha 250 enduro) . My parents told me if I bought a motorcycle, I would have to move away from home ! . I learned later, it was some kind of reverse psychology, it worked. In my mid twenties I switched to road bikes and that’s what I’ve been riding ever since. I bought my first Harley four years ago, I just turned 61 last week. My wife and I ride two-up (she has zero desire to ride her own bike )and we have plans to do quite a bit of riding in retirement.
So my question is, how many years can I conceivably plan to ride ? . I’m in “ok” condition now ( not over weight and original knees still work well) but that could change as I approach 70. I know there’s always the trike option but I’d rather stay on two wheels. What say you seasoned riders, have I got fifteen years?
So my question is, how many years can I conceivably plan to ride ? . I’m in “ok” condition now ( not over weight and original knees still work well) but that could change as I approach 70. I know there’s always the trike option but I’d rather stay on two wheels. What say you seasoned riders, have I got fifteen years?
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09-22-2018, 10:32 PM
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I will be 81 in December and I just bought a new 2018 Fat Boy 114. I usually keep my bikes for 12 years so I plan on riding this one until I am at least 92. I probably feel like I am 55 or 60 and riding may contribute to this. I don't worry, or even think, about how much longer I can ride. I live in the present and when it all ends I am sure I won't be missing it. Have a good time now; it is always the best of times.
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09-22-2018, 06:34 PM
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I'm 71 in a couple of months. Always said I will ride as long as I can start (kick only) my 49 EL and get on down the road. Oh...and you easily have 15. Heck, bought my 84 FLH (full dresser and stock condition) from the 89 year-old original owner some 13+ years ago. He only sold because he realized that the weight of the bike was finally to the point where he didn't fell comfortasble about riding it anymore.
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09-22-2018, 06:36 PM
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I sure hope you have 15 years at least. I turn 61 next month. I’m riding between 16k and 20k miles per year, much of it in Ohio winter weather and I don’t see myself slowing down anytime soon. One of my regular riding buddies is 81. He put a trike kit on his Goldwing a couple of years ago and regrets it sometimes. But he’s still in the wind. That dude really rolls a lot of miles.
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09-22-2018, 06:36 PM
I’ve been riding two wheels and an engine since I was twelve. I started on a mini bike and when I was seventeen I bought my first new motorcycle, a (1975 Yamaha 250 enduro) . My parents told me if I bought a motorcycle, I would have to move away from home ! . I learned later, it was some kind of reverse psychology, it worked. In my mid twenties I switched to road bikes and that’s what I’ve been riding ever since. I bought my first Harley four years ago, I just turned 61 last week. My wife and I ride two-up (she has zero desire to ride her own bike )and we have plans to do quite a bit of riding in retirement.
So my question is, how many years can I conceivably plan to ride ? . I’m in “ok” condition now ( not over weight and original knees still work well) but that could change as I approach 70. I know there’s always the trike option but I’d rather stay on two wheels. What say you seasoned riders, have I got fifteen years?
So my question is, how many years can I conceivably plan to ride ? . I’m in “ok” condition now ( not over weight and original knees still work well) but that could change as I approach 70. I know there’s always the trike option but I’d rather stay on two wheels. What say you seasoned riders, have I got fifteen years?
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