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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Kansouri
Not a senior yet!
Got my first bike at 12 1/2 which was when I could get my first license. In CO. you could get a learners permit for motorcycle at that age. First bike was a brand new red 1964 or '65 Honda S-90.
Went from that to '71 Yamaha XS 1B 650 in gold and white with (kick start).
'Graduated' to a Sportster this year. Now 59 1/2 and planning to ride for many more years.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 130
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From: Utah
If being 60 yrs. of age means that I'm a senior then I guess I am. I don't feel old so I don't mind.
Bought my first bike in 1975, a new left over CB450, sold it a year later and bought a new Gold Wing. In 1984 added a new VF500F, plus a used 1976 Sportster. In 1992 and for the next 18 years I became very envolved in restoring cars. Sold the bikes except for the VF500F (and my dirt bike), still have them, but recently got the craving for another HD V-twin bike. That's when I spotted the new black Forty Eight that I just purchased.
Bought my first bike in 1975, a new left over CB450, sold it a year later and bought a new Gold Wing. In 1984 added a new VF500F, plus a used 1976 Sportster. In 1992 and for the next 18 years I became very envolved in restoring cars. Sold the bikes except for the VF500F (and my dirt bike), still have them, but recently got the craving for another HD V-twin bike. That's when I spotted the new black Forty Eight that I just purchased.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,352
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From: Vegas, baby!
Wow, some of you guys are old! That makes me feel like a 'young pup' because I'm 'only' 56. Of course due to motorcycle accidents, mostly off road, there are times I feel much older. And living here in the desert has meant pretty much daily year around riding for 42 years.
My father, who is 86 and took me for my first rides while I was sitting on the gas tank of his Electra-Glide back in the late '50s still wants to ride. Unfortunately health problems have left his Goldwing parked for several years. He is currently thinking about picking up a Road King he has heard about from a friend in Florida.
Ron
My father, who is 86 and took me for my first rides while I was sitting on the gas tank of his Electra-Glide back in the late '50s still wants to ride. Unfortunately health problems have left his Goldwing parked for several years. He is currently thinking about picking up a Road King he has heard about from a friend in Florida.
Ron
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Road Master
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 816
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From: Rijssen, the Netherlands
Started as a poor student with a 600cc BMW twin boxer, ex police. Happy times together with my fiancee/girlfiend. Than changed of girlfriend and she became wife, the babies came and changed for a family car. Babies are grown up, have their own kids and changed the wife too. Indeed, for the girlfriend/fiancee of the BMW again, after 38 years. Am 59 now and started together (again), this time on a Heritage Classic Anniversary.....Hoping both to continue riding as long as God will give...
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 152
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From: Austell, GA
My first car was a motorcycle. I'm 58 riding an Ultra and saving up for my next new bike. I don't have my 1st bike but my 1st Harley is still out in the garage.
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Windham,Maine
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2009
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Looks like a lot of people who answered are in the 55-65 group with some on the outskirts of that group which give us something to look forward to. Seems like it is a lifestyle and we intend to keep 
on riding until health or accidents prevent that.
on riding until health or accidents prevent that.