How old is too old to start riding a motorcycle? This week on MCrider we will discuss it and look at some different ways people learn and some challenges they may have.
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I have my MSF this month and I turn 60 next month. Wish me luck. Lol
At age 64, I just bought my very first motorcycle – a Harley Bad Boy Springer Softail. (rare 1995 edition – looks brand new)
I just took the MSF class but had to drop out on the 3rd final day due to a wrist injury but I'LL BE BACK!!! I'm not quitting.
(I'm still a roof man working on houses that resemble mountains)
After a week of healing, I rode my Harley along with my buddy for a 5 miles course we devised in our neighborhood.
(go a block to 4-way stop, turn left and go a 1/2 mile and turn right, go about 1/4 mile (hills and bends) then veer left and end up in a cul-de-sac where I practiced some U-turns) (repeated the course a few times)
Love it! I am 68 years young and recently started riding again. Having been a a cyclist (pedal powered) most of my life, fitness and balance were already part of the equation for me. I'm finding myself to be a whole helluva lot more "teachable" than I was in my youth and far less ego driven, I'm not out to prove anything on a motorcycle other than I can ride safely.
Thanks!
Started riding at 22 until 33. Too many kids to ride with the wife. 37 years later at 70, after two back surgeries, a stent in my neck, three stents in my heart, a stent in my right leg and a heart attack all within 2017-2019, I bought a 2003 1200C Sportster the end of May 2020. Took the advanced rider class so I could get my license because the local Harley shop had a 2016 Ultra I wanted to test drive. Drove and bought it at the end of August 2020. Have both bikes still. Ride the Sporty and the Ultra just switch them out every once in a while. My 61 YO wife rides with me and loves it. We now do so many things that we didn't do before together. The troubles of the world just go away when we ride. Still riding and will be 71 in January 2021.
I just started riding this year and I am 64. My only regret is not doing it years ago. I ride a Honda cbr 250 and I love it. I enjoy the challenge of not just riding but riding well. I do think that being in reasonable physical shape is important.
My Dad is 83 years old & he just gave me a ride to pick up my new motorcycle. He brought his helmet because he knew I didn't have one. The first thing he did was take MY new motorcycle out for a test drive.😆
I had a similar experience with my father in law. He was 75 and wanted to buy a Harley, even though he never rode a motorcycle. I’ve been riding my entire life and without crushing his dream, tried to talk him out of it. He bought a 1200 sportster a few months later. I was horrified to see him duck walk stop and start and it was obvious it was way too heavy and overwhelming for him. I stepped in, we sold the bike and bought him a Vespa. It was perfect for around his town. Sometimes, you just need to state the obvious, even though it’s unpleasant
Man, I'm 66 I rode dirt bikes and ATVs for over 35 years, I got my motorcycle license 4 years ago, I just got a new 2020 kawasaki versys X300, I'm still learning this street riding, I should take a class !