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Riding a Motorcycle - how old is too old ?
Spitfire:
Hi Ian, I would not dismiss the idea of a Maxi Scooter, my riding partner of old has a 750 Honda scooter which he loves and I struggle to keep up with !
Cheers
Dennis
Johnwebley:
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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
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Damn
Why didn't I think of that
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Johnwebley:
--- Quote from: Spitfire on July 24, 2026, 01:41:29 PM ---Hi Ian, I would not dismiss the idea of a Maxi Scooter, my riding partner of old has a 750 Honda scooter which he loves and I struggle to keep up with !
Cheers
Dennis
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Maxi scooters are very popular in Italy, and can certainly move
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exvalvesetdabbler:
I'm coming up 67, the thing I struggle with most is coming to a stop at a roundabout, looking right and trying to stop without a wobble the last two meters. Thought it was the swing arm bearings, had, the suspension apart re greased bushes, no play. Front end is nice and tight as well.
I guess it's just me.....
Regards
Dave
Bradders:
--- Quote from: exvalvesetdabbler on July 24, 2026, 03:10:52 PM ---I'm coming up 67, the thing I struggle with most is coming to a stop at a roundabout, looking right and trying to stop without a wobble the last two meters. Thought it was the swing arm bearings, had, the suspension apart re greased bushes, no play. Front end is nice and tight as well.
I guess it's just me.....
Regards
Dave
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I have exactly the same problem with balance. My other problem is arthritis in my knees ( I’m coming up to 65 years old ) so after riding with my knee scrunched up I get a lot of pain. A friend of mine who rides ( he’s coming up 79 years old ) has suggested trying his Kawasaki Vulcan cruiser for size with a more stretched out riding position, which maybe an alternative for the future.
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