How long do you plan on riding?

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Jul 9, 2011 | 06:52 AM

#11

Firenailer

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From: Connecticut

Interesting question. I guess as long as I can still feel competant on it. After that I might think about a trike. Somehow I just don't see a convertible in my future!

Jul 9, 2011 | 07:31 AM

#12

oldgeezersmc

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From: NOVA SCOTIA

I`m 61 and went to a FLHXXX when i couldn`t get my leg over an electra glide.I`m short and arthritic....and the trike is very easy to get onto.My legs are bad and i found i couldn`t trust them any longer.I`ve come to stops and have fallen over
but no problem with the trike.Easy to ride and i find i tend to lean into corners.I`m not sure if its just a reflex action or weither its actually doing something.It was either giving up on riding or go trike.Trikes have somethings going for them
...like the trunk!
I can fit almost 9 bags of groceries or camping gear in the trunk.Mine can haul a small camper easily...great for long trips
Well i`ll still be in the saddle for another 10-20 years.Women uncomfortable
about getting on a mc aren`t worried about a trike!

Noah
ps:LIVE TO RIDE ,RIDE TO LIVE.....TRIKES CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN.OLDER PEOPLE WHO HAVE NEVER RIDDEN AN MC CAN DRIVE AWAY ON A TRIKE IN ABOUT 15 MIN. IF THEY CAN WORK A CLUTCH.THERE ARE EVEN AUTOMATIC-TRIKES.....BUT I`D GIVE UP RIDING BEFORE THAT.

Jul 9, 2011 | 02:55 PM

#13

marinepilot81

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From: Pacific NW

I'll be on the bike till the Rapture takes me. Also, because of that, I keep my bike pointing at Hybrid cars so that, if the Rapture does occur, my final action on Earth will be destroying a Prius with my HD missile.

My hat's off to the older riders. Seeing an older guy on a bike always makes me smile; the body fatigues, but the soul rides on!

Jul 9, 2011 | 02:58 PM

#14

FastHarley

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From: Davie, FL

answer

Until I can not.

Jul 9, 2011 | 04:06 PM

#15

Frostbite

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From: North Dakota

I never pictured myself as a trike guy, but then, I never thought my wife would have a bad stroke at 55. She just ain't safe as a passenger on two wheels anymore, so I traded off the Softail for the Tri. It's not as bad as I thought. And +1 on the trunk - you can stuff a lot of beer in that thing! Anyone thinking of giving up biking instead of going to a trike might want to reconsider when the time comes

Jul 9, 2011 | 07:13 PM

#16

MCHOGG

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From: Tn

I'm 63 can still get my leg over my Limited, I will go to a Trike when the time comes.

Jul 9, 2011 | 07:27 PM

#17

mtgriz

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From: Coeur d'Alene

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinepilot81

Sir, I think your time has arrived. Step away from the motorcycle and keep your hands where I can see them. The fellows you see approaching wearing the white coats are here to help you. They're coming to take you away......the rapture??...lol