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Old Sep 30, 2025 | 03:38 PM
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Old age sucks. It is so bad that you have to leave your passion. True sad day. Can't imagine when my turn. will come. Good luck to yoy, I,m sure you have lots of biker memmories....
 
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Old Sep 30, 2025 | 04:00 PM
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They make trikes for a reason.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2025 | 04:04 PM
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Choice we all will face one day, kudos and my respect and making it for yourself with some dignity.

And I’m with you, ain’t going back to a tricycle when time comes.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2025 | 06:01 PM
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+1 on a three wheeler.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2025 | 06:12 PM
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Much respect for you in recognizing this and making the hard decision. Much better this way then pushing it and becoming a statistic. You'll find a different passion. Best of luck to you Sir.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2025 | 04:23 AM
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My father inlaw got a few more years of riding when he added a sidecar.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2025 | 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by hd4evr2008
...... for me. Just sold my motorcycle and am hanging my helmet up for good. Turned 74 in June and my back and balance says it's time. Haven't been without a motorcycle for 58 years, so I'm not sure what I'm going to do without riding. Motorcycles have been my passion.
We all get there eventually.
Next April 3 I’m retired for the second and final time in my life and 9 days later I turn 64.

My Wife gave up riding on a regular basis about 2 years ago but I still have the bug.
Fortunately for me my health is good and I have both a 2 and 3 wheel option so I hope to get another 10 years of wind in my face.

Good luck Brother, I’m hope you find another passion.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2025 | 05:41 AM
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My father inlaw got a few more years of riding when he added a sidecar.
...and then you can bring the dog.
 
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Side car is the way when I get there. I saw a nice hack on the Bay last month that would look nice on my Shovel. If I had a place to store it while I wait for the time I need it..................
 
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Side car is the way when I get there. I saw a nice hack on the Bay last month that would look nice on my Shovel. If I had a place to store it while I wait for the time I need it..................
Buy that hack! Get a small storage rental. It’s only money….

As you know, I am sorting out my “future” ride now. A 2010 Ultra Limited sidecar rig.

IMHO, just a bit cooler than a standard trike.
 
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