How Old is too Old?

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trappnman said:
71 and still my daily ride is my 73 ironhead chop, Kick only. Just redid my 72 commando and got it back on road yesterday. Kick only. Only difference now- is I don't leave home int he rain......................... over 50 years in the saddle.
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Here in Normandy, if you don't ride in the rain, you can't call any of your bikes a daily ride!
 
I've done and do on occasion, but don't enjoy rainy rides in particular.....
 
Rode my ST 1300 from NC Outer Banks home to NJ - 13 hrs or so including ferry - rain w T-storms all the way . Guess when the rain stopped - yep- when I closed the garage door after putting the bike away.
 
I'm not into the cleaning so much as only a cursory wipe and dry being my usual.... Mud is a big no no in my opinion because it bakes on making it akin to chipping off concrete at times
 
riding in the rain is ok except when ithas been dry for a long period and then there is a light shower..road surface is then very slippery, what Ihate is cycling inthe rain.. impossible to find suitable lightweight waterproofs...
 
concours said:
I kinda enjoy riding in the rain...
It's cleaning the bike I detest
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It always seems to run a bit sweeter with two lungs full of moist air - LOL

I figure that it is pining for it's home country....

Found a cleaner called Muck Off on Amazon that does a pretty good job of the clean up after a damp ride. I have a whole collection of old bath towels that I use to dry it with after the bath. One of the bonuses of being between female relationships - hahaha!
 
oldmikew said:
riding in the rain is ok except when ithas been dry for a long period and then there is a light shower..road surface is then very slippery, what Ihate is cycling inthe rain.. impossible to find suitable lightweight waterproofs...
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Ok I don't know how you compare to the mean (what ever that is theses days) body size, but Scott two piece are the dogs danglies.
 
Steves said:
Ok I don't know how you compare to the mean (what ever that is theses days) body size, but Scott two piece are the dogs danglies.
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Good question re mean. Had always thought at 6ft4 now a shrunk 6ft2 I was tall.. But local clothing shop turned me away on grounds they only supply clothing for tall people !!!will check the Scott piece out.. thanks for thetip
 
RoadScholar said:
Welcome Dan, your age and interest will fit well in this forum.

A quote from Malcolm Forbes:

"I used to think people who rode motorcycles had a screw loose. But the public image of motorcycling is all wrong. The bad guys are the exception, not the rule. What people don't understand is that motorcycles are not dangerous. I mean, they are dangerous, but you compensate by being infinitely more aware, more alert, more careful. You're more anticipatory of what others are doing."

Forbes rode from age 41 to near his passing.

People approach me and will say something like: "I rode a (insert make and model) up until I got married, had children, was told my life insurance premiums would go up, had a friend that was killed while riding, yada, yada, yada...."

Further, I'm thinking about getting another bike, but I worry about: people on cell phones, drunken drivers, yada, yada, yada. What do you think I should buy? The words translate to facts, but his body language is telling me that he is saying his words are what he thinks I want to hear. I tell such people to stick to fishing, hiking, tennis, yada, yada, yada. Don't buy a motorcycle! Your perception of what going on, on the road will quickly become self fulling prophesy.

Where I'm going with this mirrors a good deal of the responses above. A rider safety course is a great idea, but if you carry any fears or concerns onto a full blooded motorcycle they tend to become reality rather quickly. And, don't forget that the throttle is as effective at avoiding traffic issues as the brakes.

Best.
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IIRC life insurance premiums go up only if you RACE as opposed to RIDE your two-wheeler.
 
Dan1950 said:
Unfortunately it isn't "original paint" it is a respray albeit a well executed respray.
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Ok. That doesn’t detract from its visual appeal of course, indeed it may improve it. It just detracts from the collectible appeal. And negates my sacrilegious point.

Blue one are still faster though…
 
RoadScholar said:
You are probably correct, but you missed my point?
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LMAO! One thing good about being old is they taught us to read well. I got your point and I commented as it was a rare opportunity to add something, anything to the forum. Did not mean to offend in any way whatsoever!!!!!

Bill
 
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Going all the way back to the OP original question, most of my really long rides were completed in my late 60's. My longest day was about 880 miles on an HD Springer (with rear suspension). I'm 70 now, and have promised myself I will quit whenever I make 3 fumbles in a single day. You've been riding enough you know what a fumble is.....
 
I am going to ride as long as I can throw a leg over a bike, riding keeps me young and free at near 63 years old I still have a long ways to go, never been without a bike since I was 15 and have had my Norton since I was 17, I am sure everyone will know when its time to stop, with me it be when I can't get out of bed and I made it to 105.
 
I rode in the rain and snow for two winters while going to college, the 650 Lightning was all I had....riding in those conditions sucks.
 
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