Age 70+ riders?
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Ohio
I'm 63 with a bad back and arthritis, but I've been riding since I was 12. I've never been without a motorcycle since I was 16. Motorcycling had been my lifelong passion, and the very thought of not being able to ride anymore scares me to death. I'll ride until I can't get my leg over the seat. I plan on buying a new bike next spring. The majority of guys I ride with are in their late 50's/mid 60 's and they are much better riders than the younger guys I see. A lifetime of riding experience/skill goes a long way.
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Illinois
I'm 74 and have 13 motorcycles. Maybe when I get old I will get a trike.
Until then I will have fun on my Vrod and XR1200's for WOT thrills. I have worn my sons out on long distance rides.
I do about 30K miles a year and fill like I'm 19 when on a motorcycle. Whether you can believe it or not I have sex within every 24 hour period for an average of 1.5 hours. My wife and I call it therapy and it is free. Well except for those blue pills at $37 each!
Until then I will have fun on my Vrod and XR1200's for WOT thrills. I have worn my sons out on long distance rides.
I do about 30K miles a year and fill like I'm 19 when on a motorcycle. Whether you can believe it or not I have sex within every 24 hour period for an average of 1.5 hours. My wife and I call it therapy and it is free. Well except for those blue pills at $37 each!
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Arizona
I'll be 71 by the end of the year and will ride as long as my health permits. I hope that is well into my eighties and maybe beyond.
Remember...."You don't get too old to ride.....you get old when you quit riding."
Remember...."You don't get too old to ride.....you get old when you quit riding."
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Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Marysville, Ohio
My father in law is 71 and he can out ride most everyone I know. He just got back from a cross country trip last week and is leaving with us this Thursday to head to the smokey's. He puts around 15-20k every year since I have known him and that is over 10 years now. He is a great rider and still teaches the MSF course when he can "fit" it into his busy schedule.
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Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Apache Junction, Az
I could still ride a sportster or a lower and lighter harley. I like the ultra classic loaded with extras (more. weight) so I added a trike kit. I know some of you guys are going to say I am a wuss for riding a trike. But when you are 83 and ride in AZ. Heat on a loaded heavy ultra, then call me a wuss. I would bet I can still ride some of you guys in the ground
I am sure glad you won't be on the road.
I am sure glad you won't be on the road.
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Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Apache Junction, Az
This was not intended for Fredh. To the guy who thinks all over 70 should not be riding.
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