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Coppertop1234:
I am 69 and unfortunately on the slippery slope with prostrate cancer.

I have rode bikes from 16 years old with a few breaks, but recently started again with the 400 resto.

The fun  was the build, but the ride outs are also good just keep my wits about me and watch the idiots.

Both sons ride so we try every Sunday ( Dry weather rider now) to do a 40 mile coffee stop to keep my hand in.

 I do think I am more hesitant on the bike but while its possible keep up the rides out and it is such fun the aches soon go away for a while.

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):

--- Quote from: TrickyMicky on July 24, 2026, 08:13:57 AM ---I got my first bike (?), a Raleigh Runabout moped, in 1964. The next one was a Honda in 1967, and the 'boring old fart' syndrome started then, as I have only ever owned Hondas.  I am now 79 years old, and yes, there are bits of my body that do not work as well as they used to but the grey matter is still functioning well, meaning that just occasionally as I approach a bend, I have to remind myself of my age and perceived wisdom.   The 400 is starting to make its weight felt in the garage, so I bought a couple of Sealey moving dollies. The second one being for the GB250 Clubman, which, being over 100lbs lighter than the 400 is an absolute hoot to ride and corners like a dream. The 400 is still the chosen one though for anything over 50 miles. Most times, the prop stand is used on the 400, but when back in the garage I run the rear wheel up onto a piece of wood about 2 inches thick as it makes getting it on to the centre stand a lot easier.  If I use the hydraulic lift, I have to seek assistance for the 400, but can just about manage the 250 unaided. Remember Clint Eastwood, "A man has to know his limitations".  My main concerns now being, at the end of each ride out, there follows a quick check on body and bike to see who is going to be incontinent first!!  You don't stop riding beacuse you're getting old, you get old because you have stopped riding.   Regarding aching limbs, I own a car with a manual gearbox, and if you think about it, to drive it, you have to physically move all four of your limbs, whereas onve you've managed to get astride the bike, the actual driving/operation is a piece of p--s, and it's far better for the grey matter. Stay upright and keep riding everyone.  Mike.

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Hi Micky, so there is a member here a tad older than me still riding, good to hear.
I'm not sure how the 400 Superdream will compare to my CB400/4 for ease of pulling onto the center stand, it will be interesting to find out as although the SD was a runner I've not ridden it yet.

Johnwebley:
Ted

Both my small bikes are a real hassle to get on the centre stand

The 500 is far easier

Worth checking any future acquisition

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Athame57:

--- Quote from: Johnwebley on July 24, 2026, 01:14:43 PM ---
Both my small bikes are a real hassle to get on the centre stand


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Well try doing them one at a time!  ;D

Orcade-Ian:
Some very interesting comments on your post Ted, thanks for starting it!  Hope your SD does prove easier to put on the stand - strangely, my 550 is far easier than either the 350 or 400 in that respect.
Dennis, I hope you don't have to give up altogether, surely there are other ways of staying on 2 (powered) wheels?  Please don't dismiss it straightaway but have you ever had a shot on a Maxi Scooter?  CVT and very light throttle, not that heavy and very practical for storage space.  I have nothing to prove these days and if folk want to take the piss and tell me it's not a proper motorcycle, that's up to them, at least I'm still riding!
Julie, I was surprised that you are ok with being pillion, after so many years riding solo - I had scary experiences 'when I were a yoof' and have not dared try it since!
I hope they get your cancer under control Coppertop, that 400 deserves to be ridden after all of the work you have put in.
Incidentally, this post has created interest from folks 'of an age' - are there many under 40 or so on this forum?

Ian

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