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GP6971

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4. I started riding late

Reply to Augiedog (Original post)

Tue Apr 25, 2017, 07:36 PM

Apr 2017

age 58. Really loved it, but it came a time to leave it. I didn't worry about my abilities...it was the idiots in cars that put you in jeopardy. But after 7 years of riding I noticed my reflexes were getting slower and that's not good.

Never found a Harley I was comfortable with. No matter what model, with the seat at the lowest level, I could never put my feet flat on the ground. So I had a Honda Spirit 750 Aero which I loved.

Still going to keep my license endorsement when I renew my license latter this year.

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This is an arena for current events so: today I sold my Harley. Probably the last bike I will [View all] Augiedog Apr 2017 OP

best wishes Augiedog ornotna Apr 2017 #1

It's is tough getting older...never been sick a day in my life...spent five Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #2

Enjoy the beer and pity party. But jrthin Apr 2017 #3

I started riding late GP6971 Apr 2017 #4

My riding abilities have little to do with it actually. I have had some unnerving moments with Augiedog Apr 2017 #8

I have a Spirit 750 parked in my carport Phoenix61 Apr 2017 #11

Great bike!! GP6971 Apr 2017 #12

It's a change not sharp_stick Apr 2017 #5

That is avery kind response. Thank you. My wife will kick my butt if I don't behave, so no worries Augiedog Apr 2017 #6

Interesting. Ms. Toad Apr 2017 #7

I have no physical limitations yet. Just rational ones. Texters who do so while driving have sent Augiedog Apr 2017 #9

I can't surf any more (inner ear problem), so I understand. VOX Apr 2017 #10

Santa Monica! Love that place, and it's next door neighbor Venice Beach. My wife and I did our Augiedog Apr 2017 #13

Yes! More people now, of course, but the vibe's still good. VOX Apr 2017 #14

I roller bladed Venice Beach. It was totally cool seeing where " muscle beach" is. I envy your Augiedog Apr 2017 #15

Rode actively gibraltar72 Apr 2017 #16