Aging and motorcycling - Page 7

corgi · 10-04-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wanabeguru

Weight room? Whats a weight room?? But.........my job[at 69] requires me to go up and down a flight of stairs 10-15 times a day. Can I count that as my cardio?

Up and down stairs definitely counts. I used to that myself until I was moved to a new building. On site fitness center now so I can work out at lunch. Loving it!

fastraveller · 10-07-2012, 11:06 PM

I went the cruiser route (Yamaha Royal Star) a few months ago. I never thought that would happen but my knees said otherwise. I guess if the cruiser gets too heavy, I'll try the maxi (or perhaps 'midi') scooter. As it turns out, I'm really liking the Royal Star but I have had to make some adjustments to my riding style. The wifey and I have talked for years about getting a convertible as a third car so maybe that's the ticket...

**EdSidders** · 10-07-2012, 11:59 PM

I think I'm getting older , intended to make fly in at Jefferson , Norton Club Rally at the other end of the lake and the Guzzi Rally in Lindale....

Weather and arthritis stopped any hope of going to any of them...

Looks like I'm going to restore our old 86 Mustang 5.0 ,5 speed, GT conv which followed our motorhome for 90% of the 65 K miles showing on it...Top ,heater and A/C would be handy...NO ! I'm Keeping My Bikes for those perfect days...

swoody126 · 10-08-2012, 01:21 PM

so far, TWT is a good answer, for me

i got in a really good 1/2 day @ RRMT yesterday w/ a really great bunch of guys, ALL TWT FOLKS!!!

when my bike decided to take a nap, they helped me get it back up on level ground

MANY THANKS TWT

sw

PrairieParson · 10-12-2012, 12:04 PM

I've decided to go to the smaller bike. Traded the Honda ST1300 for a Yamaha WR250R. Huge change but I still have the VSTrom, also. I REally like the dual sport. Lots of fun, and something new cause I have stayed off dirt and gravel. However, I am now getting back pain after an hour of riding, so now I have to figure out why? No windscreen, riding position, age, lighter bike and just get more stress on my back from the rougher ride.

primate · 10-12-2012, 01:53 PM

Sheesh, I was thinking it was hard to climb the tree this morning. I'm 51, but getting dirty on the bike doesn't sound so bad after reading some of this pablum....

MPS · 10-12-2012, 03:00 PM

I'm 57 and too dumb to realize I need to slow it down. I've been riding since getting a Yamaha 60 for my 13th birthday and now ride a BMW K1200R for fun. I ride with guys my age that also have a need for speed. I low-sided a few years ago and had my doctor lecture me about not being 18 anymore. My chicken strips are getting wider. But what has made me realize more than anything I'm slowing down is snow skiing. I used to go as fast and I could, but crashed and had a mild concussion last year and came to realize that, in fact, I'm not 18 years old anymore. But I'll be darned if I ever get on 3 wheels. I'll get a mini-bike if need be.

Jack Giesecke · 10-12-2012, 03:24 PM

I quit mini racing and flat track back about 2006 only because I didn't have good hospitalization insurance anymore. But, I'll be 60 on the first and I've got no plans to quit riding. I will perhaps downsize my ride in the future, more because I'm not touring anymore, not on the bike, and a smaller bike will be easier to load in the back of a pickup when the travel trailer is hitched up. I'm thinkin' 250cc Dualsport.

But, no, so long as I can half way ride, I'll not be quitting and I don't see trikes in my future, though I have owned and really like sidecar rigs. Ural, maybe?

primate · 10-12-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MPS

I'll get a mini-bike if need be.

Great, just bought me a mini a few weeks back, but only for ripping around, and laughing at my buds on it.

Jack Giesecke · 10-12-2012, 04:17 PM

Well, in 6 years I'll be Medicare eligible. Maybe I'll dust off some racers and make a come back.

primate · 10-12-2012, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Giesecke

Well, in 6 years I'll be Medicare eligible. Maybe I'll dust off some racers and make a come back.

wait....

.....

...dang....

wanabeguru · 10-12-2012, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Giesecke

Well, in 6 years I'll be Medicare eligible. Maybe I'll dust off some racers and make a come back.

jACK: WHEN THAT DAY COMES GIMME A HOLLER AN i'LL HOST SOME TWISTIES OUT MY WAY[STUPID KAPS LOK, LOLOLOL]

**Robert K** · 10-12-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Meriden

Me too, plus 20 miles a week. Not a lot, but I'm trying to stay healthy, not injured.

I'm old enough to be your Daddy! I'm not the rider I was back in the 60's and 70's on my Maicos and such but I'm still riding. Just a bit slower.

10-07-2012, 11:06 PM	#122
fastraveller Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 286	Re: Aging and motorcycling I went the cruiser route (Yamaha Royal Star) a few months ago. I never thought that would happen but my knees said otherwise. I guess if the cruiser gets too heavy, I'll try the maxi (or perhaps 'midi') scooter. As it turns out, I'm really liking the Royal Star but I have had to make some adjustments to my riding style. The wifey and I have talked for years about getting a convertible as a third car so maybe that's the ticket...

10-07-2012, 11:59 PM	#123
EdSidders Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lake-O-The-Pines(Ore City) Posts: 840	Re: Aging and motorcycling I think I'm getting older , intended to make fly in at Jefferson , Norton Club Rally at the other end of the lake and the Guzzi Rally in Lindale.... Weather and arthritis stopped any hope of going to any of them... Looks like I'm going to restore our old 86 Mustang 5.0 ,5 speed, GT conv which followed our motorhome for 90% of the 65 K miles showing on it...Top ,heater and A/C would be handy...NO ! I'm Keeping My Bikes for those perfect days... __________________ A Wild and Crazy teenager stuck in a Broken Down Old Fart's Body..... It's Never Too Late To Have A HAPPY CHILDHOOD 60+ Years on 2 wheels 79 Triumph 750 Bonneville survivor 4K Miles 74 Moto Guzzi Eldorado California/Ural Sidecar project 08 Honda Rebel - Gas sipper 07 Yamaha FJR 79 Kaw KZ1000ST Vetter/Kaw factory option Dressed (Gone to motorcycle Purgatory , Good UJM but never had a Soul)

10-08-2012, 01:21 PM	#124
swoody126 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: denton, tx Posts: 671	Re: Aging and motorcycling so far, TWT is a good answer, for me i got in a really good 1/2 day @ RRMT yesterday w/ a really great bunch of guys, ALL TWT FOLKS!!! when my bike decided to take a nap, they helped me get it back up on level ground MANY THANKS TWT sw __________________ Life shouldn't be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather, to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly shouting, Holy #$%^& What a ride! And, so far, it has been... -------------------------------------------------------------- steve Little Red Wee** Strom DR TREE FIDDY SEX TTR 230 Bayou 220

10-12-2012, 12:04 PM	#125
PrairieParson Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 238	Re: Aging and motorcycling I've decided to go to the smaller bike. Traded the Honda ST1300 for a Yamaha WR250R. Huge change but I still have the VSTrom, also. I REally like the dual sport. Lots of fun, and something new cause I have stayed off dirt and gravel. However, I am now getting back pain after an hour of riding, so now I have to figure out why? No windscreen, riding position, age, lighter bike and just get more stress on my back from the rougher ride. __________________ The heart of Flyover Country. 2007 Suzuki Wee 2012 Yamaha WR250r

10-12-2012, 01:53 PM	#126
primate Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: elgin,tx Posts: 466	Re: Aging and motorcycling Sheesh, I was thinking it was hard to climb the tree this morning. I'm 51, but getting dirty on the bike doesn't sound so bad after reading some of this pablum.... __________________ Primo

10-12-2012, 03:00 PM	#127
MPS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 113	Re: Aging and motorcycling I'm 57 and too dumb to realize I need to slow it down. I've been riding since getting a Yamaha 60 for my 13th birthday and now ride a BMW K1200R for fun. I ride with guys my age that also have a need for speed. I low-sided a few years ago and had my doctor lecture me about not being 18 anymore. My chicken strips are getting wider. But what has made me realize more than anything I'm slowing down is snow skiing. I used to go as fast and I could, but crashed and had a mild concussion last year and came to realize that, in fact, I'm not 18 years old anymore. But I'll be darned if I ever get on 3 wheels. I'll get a mini-bike if need be. __________________ Mark 1960 BMW R27 1975 Norton 850 Commando 1976 Yamaha RD400 1978 Honda CB750K 1979 Honda GL1000 1982 Suzuki GS1100E 1984 Yamaha RZ350 2006 BMW K1200R

10-12-2012, 03:24 PM	#128
Jack Giesecke Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The end of the road between Sodom and Gomorrah Posts: 11,267	Re: Aging and motorcycling I quit mini racing and flat track back about 2006 only because I didn't have good hospitalization insurance anymore. But, I'll be 60 on the first and I've got no plans to quit riding. I will perhaps downsize my ride in the future, more because I'm not touring anymore, not on the bike, and a smaller bike will be easier to load in the back of a pickup when the travel trailer is hitched up. I'm thinkin' 250cc Dualsport. But, no, so long as I can half way ride, I'll not be quitting and I don't see trikes in my future, though I have owned and really like sidecar rigs. Ural, maybe? __________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!" Ben Franklin

10-12-2012, 04:17 PM	#130
Jack Giesecke Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The end of the road between Sodom and Gomorrah Posts: 11,267	Re: Aging and motorcycling Well, in 6 years I'll be Medicare eligible. Maybe I'll dust off some racers and make a come back. __________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!" Ben Franklin

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