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Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,275
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From: Arizona
I turn 65 in a little over a week. I live in the Kansas City area and rode my HD Fatboy back to MI last week. First day I rode 650 miles and the next day rode 150 miles through a downpour during severe weather warnings. While I was in MI I rode everyday with my son and his friends and on my way back I drove straight through from Greenville, MI to Lawrence, KS 800 miles in 13 hours and could have done some more. Grrrr!
If nothing else I am tenacious. I think many of us can out perform riders quite a few years younger. "I am as good once as I ever was."
If nothing else I am tenacious. I think many of us can out perform riders quite a few years younger. "I am as good once as I ever was."
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 420
Likes: 0
From: Peachtree City, GA
Why make a choice
I'm 62. When I'm around the local area, I ride my Lowrider for fun, but have taken it to Daytona for Bike Week. For longer rides, I prefer the Heritage. I'm getting older, not old.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 131
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From: Elizabethtown, KY
62 and after reading some of these I feel like a pup. The Heritage works for me, I can pack a few clothes in the bags and add an extra bag to the sissy bar if mamma is going along. I'm still working but making plans for the RT 66 run as a retirement present in a couple of years. Until then I have to settle for weekenders and day rides. Started out at 14 on a Cushman Eagle (anyone remember those)?
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 4,990
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From: Marina del Rey
gettin' old
Actually the older you get, the more "stuff" experience tells you you need to have along and the less you are concerned with petty appearance issues, but the less able you become to handle the weight of a bagger.
My own solution is a Super Glide w/ throw-over saddlebags.
1st Gear
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 5
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67 here. Ride a Fatboy that has quick detach bags windshield and backrest and luggage rack. Also ride a 1200C Sportster around town.
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