How old are we?

[foliver]

I don't know if this subject has been discused before, but times to times i think about my age ( 59) and until what age can we ride a motorcycle...
Fists days after the winter, in the first rides, i feel my k75 heavy, after some days, it feels lighter, so it's obvious that if i'm in good phisycal condition, all the maneuvres to go out or into my house are easier.
Two days ago i have seen a neighbour that has sell his big Harley, and bought a light Vespa, and i felt strange to think that at some point I could let go of my K......
Any thoughts about age, and ride?

[The Mighty Gryphon]

I recently sold my K75RT because my current situation prevents me from doing any long tours.  It was fussy to handle at low speed or at stops because of the high center of gravity and the comfort seat made getting my feet on the ground difficult.  Fully loaded luggage didn't help, either.

I still have a K100RS that I ride.  It has a lower center of gravity and the seat makes it easier to plant my feet when I stop.  It has city cases that even when fully packed don't add a lot of weight.

I'm 75 and don't plan on not riding any time in the near future.

[frankenduck]

At least he bought something faster than a Harley. . .

[Martin]

I was starting to feel my age 70 and the bike was becoming a bit harder to maneuver at slower speeds. So two years ago I took up water aerobics 3 days a week, Tai Chi one day a week and walking around our small local lake the rest of the week. A recent vacuum mod to my 75 topped it off. A drastic improvement in my balance which has improved my slow maneuvering and the vac mod did the rest. One of our group is a Physiotherapist specialising in the elderly and he commented that my riding has improved.
Regards Martin.

[beemuker]

I'm 68, and so far I'm still enjoying riding my motorcycles. My R1100RT feels heavy at a standstill, but I was still able to  right it after it fell over in my driveway while putting it on the center stand. A reverse would be nice though.

[Chaos]

I sold my K75S recently for a couple reasons, partly after 36 years and a couple hundred thousand miles it was starting to show it's age, partly because me at 70 I was starting to show my age.  Just didn't feel comfortable on it especially at speed, and was riding the Ural 90% of the time.  So the trusty old K went to a friend and I upgraded the Ural to a '23 with electric start that works, discs and fuel injection.  So far very happy with my decision though I miss a 2 wheeler, maybe something lighter in the future. 

[Laitch]

I'll give up my Brick when it's pried from my cold, dead buttocks.

[foliver]

Jajajaja, i need to say that once riding, the brick becomes a feather

[Scott_]

I must be on the other end of the crazy train, I just bought a heavy Harley last year.
It is easier on my back on long trips, the center of gravity is way lower than my K or R, and my wife is more willing to ride with me again.
After spending time on the Harley, the K feels like a mini-bike....

[beemuker]

I must be on the other end of the crazy train, I just bought a heavy Harley last year.
It is easier on my back on long trips, the center of gravity is way lower than my K or R, and my wife is more willing to ride with me again.
After spending time on the Harley, the K feels like a mini-bike....

that sounds like a good reason to get one.

[Laitch]

I must be on the other end of the crazy train, I just bought a heavy Harley last year.

I've always liked the hypnotic sound of a well-muffled idling 883 Sportster and probably would have bought one if its distance mileage and fuel capacity were greater. 

[The Mighty Gryphon]

I've always liked the hypnotic sound of a well-muffled idling 883 Sportster and probably would have bought one if its distance mileage and fuel capacity were greater.

+1 I have lost count of the Sportsters I have looked at and lusted after. Never could bring myself to pull out the wallet because of the limited range they had.  The exhaust note from the stock system is music to my ears.  Funny thing, the local Motorhead Coffee Club was discussing H-D exhaust sound and engine design just this morning. 

[milq]

The Evolution Sportster may be the single toughest engine HD has ever made. I've seen people thrash them, idiots run them near dry of oil, etc. and they just keep going. I  think the Sportsters are unfairly chastised by the Harley crowd in general too. They're solid machines.

[daveson]

I'm 61 until I ride my brick, then I feel like I'm under 30.

[Past-my-Prime]

At the young age of 58, I am not complaining. But am not looking for anything bigger that the K75. Until I start looking at the R1250 GS Adventures. But I give myself a "cooling off" period and get over my overly enthusiastic attitude.

[AtLarge]

63 here and still ready and willing to go.  In fact, I just bought a new bike.     It's 300# lighter and no kicking required because I'm mindful of the future.   

[stokester]

I'm 61 until I ride my brick, then I feel like I'm under 30.

Me too, at that Medicare age but still spending quality time on my bricks and airheads to feel younger.

Headed to Georgia next week on the R100RT for an Airheads Beemer Club event.

Ride on

[jbt]

I don't know if this subject has been discused before, but times to times i think about my age ( 59) and until what age can we ride a motorcycle...
Fists days after the winter, in the first rides, i feel my k75 heavy,

The solution is to go on riding in winter. It preserves from aging...

[Laitch]

The solution is to go on riding in winter. It preserves from aging...

It isn't the riding in winter that preserves from aging; it's the refrigeration. The same effect can be had from walking quietly through snow listening to ravens as they call to each other for hours while gliding in an icy, shimmering sky above the folds in a mountain forest. The difference is you don't need to wash off road salt afterwards. 

[jbt]

I prefer washing the salt!

[Laitch]

It looks like they put a lot of salt on the road over there. Ice cream-making must be the local village industry.

[jbt]

At this point, salting is useless.
The road is supposed to be closed to all vehicles. But after 3 attempts failed, I wanted to ride the pass in winter, so I moved the barrier...
It was 14 °F in the Valley, around 0°F at the pass.
Thus no winter tyres nor chain, just a very old and worn Citroen 2cv tyre at the rear. And it was perfect in the deep snow!


What a lovely day!

[Laitch]

Perfect.

[Chaos]

What a lovely day!

Good to see other brickers without any good sense!

[drut]

75 and hoping not to give up for quite a while. Do notice the weight of the K100 more now but only when stopped/paddling about,do have smaller,lighter bikes(Guzzi V50 and Harley Sprint 350) but prefer K100. I see videos of small women handling massive bikes on Youtube so maybe my skills need improving.