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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.
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