Oldest rider to buy a new Harley - and ride over 5000 miles a year
#33
12-17-2009, 11:07 AM
#35
12-17-2009, 12:43 PM
My dad rode on 2 wheels until he was 78 and the 2 more years with a side car, always with my mom on the back or in the side car. At 80 he called me and said he didn't feel like he was quick enough any more and had me list it for sale. He had harleys all his life. The day the bike sold and left his driveway was a sad day in his life for sure. I wasn't there but stopped over that evening and he was very somber. It was tough on him and also bothered me more than I would have thought. Life has it's lows and highs and that day was a low point for sure.
#38
12-17-2009, 02:25 PM
to you, gmc, and the "prospect" (Sketz).I'm only 63 but have a bit over 25K on my 07 Road King.
Last edited by RangeRat; 12-17-2009 at 02:30 PM.
#39
12-17-2009, 02:36 PM
Supporter
ok - so a variation on the age question. As I contemplate my mortality . . . Let's see who's the oldest out there when they bought a new touring bike and actually rides a reasonable number of miles in a year (5000 miles seems like a low enough threshold).
Realizing that I certainly won't win this I none-the-less disclose that I am 48 and recently bought an Ultra Limited.
Realizing that I certainly won't win this I none-the-less disclose that I am 48 and recently bought an Ultra Limited.
#40
12-17-2009, 02:40 PM
Supporter
My dad rode on 2 wheels until he was 78 and the 2 more years with a side car, always with my mom on the back or in the side car. At 80 he called me and said he didn't feel like he was quick enough any more and had me list it for sale. He had harleys all his life. The day the bike sold and left his driveway was a sad day in his life for sure. I wasn't there but stopped over that evening and he was very somber. It was tough on him and also bothered me more than I would have thought. Life has it's lows and highs and that day was a low point for sure.