Aging riders
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,438
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From: San Tan Valley, AZ
RE: Aging riders
ORIGINAL: Dixie Dreg
99% of the people who are presently dead have eaten carrots.
99% of the people who are presently dead have eaten carrots.
No, I'm NOT a senior citizen. An old fart most certainly, but not a senior citizen. I'm only 63.
Road Master
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 993
Likes: 1
From: Southern California
RE: Aging riders
ORIGINAL: deadman77
+1
Just turned 53 Wednesday.
Had my bike for 1 year now. Today is the 1 year anniversary.
Hadnt ridden for 23 years and I cant believe how much I missed.
I feel great!!!
Get the **** out of my way.
MikeM
ORIGINAL: snakeinthegrass
I am presently 66 years old, soon to be 67. Last year I bought my first Harley and you know what, I became younger overnight. My reflexes improved my vision improved, my outlook on life improved, I don't need Viagra anymore. Life is Good and I credit it all to my Harley. Screw it, just ride.
I am presently 66 years old, soon to be 67. Last year I bought my first Harley and you know what, I became younger overnight. My reflexes improved my vision improved, my outlook on life improved, I don't need Viagra anymore. Life is Good and I credit it all to my Harley. Screw it, just ride.
Just turned 53 Wednesday.
Had my bike for 1 year now. Today is the 1 year anniversary.
Hadnt ridden for 23 years and I cant believe how much I missed.
I feel great!!!
Get the **** out of my way.
MikeM
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 7,217
Likes: 3
From: Southern Ohio
RE: Aging riders
"But in 2006, the most recent year examined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly half the fatal crashes claimed riders over 40."
So....MORE than half the fatal crashes claimed ridersUNDER 40...
And the startling news here IS??.....
So....MORE than half the fatal crashes claimed ridersUNDER 40...
And the startling news here IS??.....
Cruiser
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 135
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RE: Aging riders
ORIGINAL: snakeinthegrass
I am presently 66 years old, soon to be 67. Last year I bought my first Harley and you know what, I became younger overnight. My reflexes improved my vision improved, my outlook on life improved, I don't need Viagra anymore. Life is Good and I credit it all to my Harley. Screw it, just ride.
I am presently 66 years old, soon to be 67. Last year I bought my first Harley and you know what, I became younger overnight. My reflexes improved my vision improved, my outlook on life improved, I don't need Viagra anymore. Life is Good and I credit it all to my Harley. Screw it, just ride.
Hell yeah!
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 426
Likes: 0
From: S Puget Sound
RE: Aging riders
I first read those stats after I bought my bike, and before I took my MSF class. That and some nasty gore sites gave me the heebie jeebies,until I looked at ALL the stats and realized how much they support beating the odds if a rider is smart and takes the right steps. Yes, we've all heard the arguments that we shouldn't board a plane then, or cross the street, or drive a car if we are that worried about it...yeah, yeah, yeah... Not a good logical argument for me, but the stats themselves are, as is the confidence and learning that increase with each ride. And we can cut ourodds by getting a proper license--check;safety class--check; don't drink/ride impaired--check; don't drive in dangerous conditions--check; maintain/pre-check your bike--check; all the gear, all the time--check; know your safety zone and have a backup plan ready--check; keep learning and practicing--check. I don't know--this is the best after 40 life-extending decision I've ever made. I've added 10 years to my life because of the extra hoo-rahand stress relief my Nighty gives me. I'm smilin' more, and that's all I need to know[8D].
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Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 182
Likes: 0
From: Crockett, TEXAS
RE: Aging riders
How about some of us old bikers, 55, that have never quit riding---this month marks 41 years in the saddle for me---how about these folks driving with cell phones stuck in their ears, or like the lady who I passed today who was eating a cup of ice cream---maybe these reporters should look at the causes and not be so quick to point out "old" bikers--------------------------------------