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Old 01-11-2011, 07:24 AM
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Ok, so I'll be turning 67 in a couple of months, still doing really well, but been getting flack from some people about still riding (and enjoying myself).
I can still lift 80# sacks of cement and work all day, no balance problems. Ok, so I had a heart attack and quad bypass and some skin cancers, but I attribute those to my military service in some really great places.
They used to advertize, "Join the military, go to exotic places meet new people and KILL them".
Anyhoo, just wondering how old some of the other GEEZER operators are on the fourm.
When I'm on my Harley, going down some two lane road through the hills, man I am only about 35 at the most, doesn't get any better than that!
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Old 01-11-2011, 07:28 AM
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You are young!! Ignore them.
I tell my family that if I die riding, they should know I went as I would have wanted.
Ride! My friend! Ride!!
 
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Old 01-11-2011, 07:33 AM
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Ride as long as you feel strong enough to handle the bike. I will be 63 years young this year and am planning for at least 15K in trips this year. Been riding for 47 years and it's what keeps me young.
 
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Old 01-11-2011, 07:33 AM
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Your never to old, ride as long as you safely can!!
 
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Old 01-11-2011, 07:34 AM
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What's the cliche, "You're only as old as you feel?" as long as you feel like you can still do it, ride!
 
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Old 01-11-2011, 07:35 AM
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Compared to you I am a kid at 62 but I feel the same way you do.
My saying about how people look at you is if they don't like what they see there are three other directions to look in, and besides if it feels good do it.
 
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Old 01-11-2011, 07:40 AM
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64 soon and haven't even THOUGHT about age as it relates to rideing. Going from Ft Myers to Miami today for lunch.
 
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you will know when you are to old Till then ride on
 
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Old 01-11-2011, 07:43 AM
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I'll turn 64 next week. No end to my riding is in sight. I'm planning on riding to the west coast from STL this Spring. Keep on keeping on.
 
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Old 01-11-2011, 07:43 AM
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You probably are a better rider than most of us youngsters (I'm 53)...Keep going as long as you can...I just cant imagine not riding or driving!!! Be safe.....Keep that rubber side down!!......o~`o...................
 


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