Softail Days Coming To An End
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Softail Days Coming To An End
Old age catches up and changes along with it. At 64 my rough life caught up with me. My injuries and health require a different lifestyle now days. I've wrestled with this for quite some time now. Time to bite the bullet.
Over the few years I've been part of this forum I've met quite a few decent folks in here, it's been a pleasure knowing them not to mention interesting at times. To those folks, I say, 'Cheers', on my way out the door.
I've listed my Deluxe in the classified section for those looking to purchase a decent scoot at a reasonable price.
Over the few years I've been part of this forum I've met quite a few decent folks in here, it's been a pleasure knowing them not to mention interesting at times. To those folks, I say, 'Cheers', on my way out the door.
I've listed my Deluxe in the classified section for those looking to purchase a decent scoot at a reasonable price.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Frederick, MD
I'm sorry you have to sell your bike. I wish you all the best and I know the time will eventually come for all of us when we can't ride anymore. Have you considered either a smaller/lighter bike or a more comfortable model? Trike/sidecar options?
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: East Coast
I'm sorry to read this Tampa. I hope your days of riding are truly not over. But only you can make that call. I hope you will stick around the forum and keep riding in spirit. I think when I reach that point in life, if I can afford it, I will put my softail on a set of rollers and put a tv in front of it with a fan and keep riding. Time will tell? Best wishes!
Road Master
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From: Alabama
Really need to hit the gym in 40's and 50's and focus on the injured parts you collected from the previous 4 or 5 decades. The time spent working on that is what gets you through the next 30 years when your body slows down replacing itself.
Maintenance through the later years is a lot easier than trying to build and heal in those same years. It's tough working out injuries but every second spent trying lessons the burden down the road.
Maintenance through the later years is a lot easier than trying to build and heal in those same years. It's tough working out injuries but every second spent trying lessons the burden down the road.
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That's a tough realization to come to... As mentioned, why not consider a smaller bike. It doesn't necessarily have to be a Harley.
Well, whatever you choose to do, I wish you the best!
Well, whatever you choose to do, I wish you the best!
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Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Apollo Beach, Florida
Only you know how your body feels. 64 seems pretty young to me to give up riding. I'll be 71 next month and I traded my Ultra in for a Fatboy just because it was getting too heavy. I hope to get another 5 years at least out of riding. You have lots of options. Best of luck to you.
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From: Connecticut
Really need to hit the gym in 40's and 50's and focus on the injured parts you collected from the previous 4 or 5 decades. The time spent working on that is what gets you through the next 30 years when your body slows down replacing itself.
Maintenance through the later years is a lot easier than trying to build and heal in those same years. It's tough working out injuries but every second spent trying lessons the burden down the road.
Maintenance through the later years is a lot easier than trying to build and heal in those same years. It's tough working out injuries but every second spent trying lessons the burden down the road.