Too old for a sport bike?

[CDNWatchNut]

Originally Posted by Presa canary

Triumph triple...

+1 on that...love my Street Triple R...the thing is sex on wheels

[Ruud Van Driver]

Try a Triumph Street Triple. It's 'only' a 675 cc but it handles like a laser and goes exactly where you point it. It's a naked machine and you sit a little forward of upright; it's not the head down arse up of the 675 Daytona.

I had one for a day as a courtesy bike when my 1050 Speed Triple was in a for a service. I had an absolute riot on it. It's much smaller and lighter than my Speed, a lot easier to ride, a lot more forgiving, much less unruly and the front wheel doesn't lift as easily. I also felt that I could much closer to its limits than I ever could on the Speed. Give it a try, you might be (very pleasantly) surprised

Remember, when choosing a bike this is probably one of the few occasions when size doesn't matter. A well ridden 600 will wipe the floor with any 1000+ cc hyper sports machine ridden by an idiot.

No matter how good a rider you are, when you get your new toy think about doing a two or three day course on defensive riding. I did several years back and was taught by the police instructor who teaches South Wales Police motorcyclists how to instruct new police riders. Those two days probably saved my life more times than I care to remember.

Good luck with whatever you choose and be sure to post some pictures

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

If knowing a lot about age means sitting around thinking I shouldn't do something because I'm too old, you are correct. I don't know much about it. And I don't want to.

I'm just suggesting a realistic approach and backing it up with hard data.

Bones don't heal so well after awhile. I know. I fractured my tibia at 40. The EMTs said I didn't look 40 while they were hauling me to the hospital, but believe me when I tell you that the bone didn't heal any faster because of my looks.

I'm active, but there are some things I won't be taking up at 65 that I should have done when I was 25.

It's your life and life is an excellent teacher, but it can be awfully unforgiving.

Good luck!

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[SLRdude]

I think you need what I bought yesterday, a BMW K1600 GT.




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[DoxaDavid]

Originally Posted by SLRdude

I think you need what I bought yesterday, a BMW K1600 GT.




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That's a great looking bike but a little too much cruiser and not enough sport! I bet you could put on a lot of miles and still feel ok when you got off!

[SLRdude]

Trust me it's very sport! My other bike is a Hayabusa.

Take the bags off. :)



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[DoxaDavid]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Yeah baby my favorite Harley!! Almost got one after a test ride last year!!

Porsche power!

Over head cams and water cooled!!


Never too old to ride

I've owned two albeit briefly. Biggest problem with them is they can't turn worth a damn but it's arguably one of the best motors MoCo has ever made.

[DoxaDavid]

Originally Posted by SLRdude

Trust me it's very sport! My other bike is a Hayabusa.

Take the bags off. :)



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Looks even better without the bags!

But Chip, it's a 1600cc Bavarian Tank! Not exactly a middle weight street fighter. No doubt it can still perform but it wasn't exactly built to hit the twisties hard like the Hayabusa which is no lightweight either but has so much power it's weight isn't going to slow it down!

[DoxaDavid]

Originally Posted by SLRdude

Trust me it's very sport! My other bike is a Hayabusa.

Take the bags off. :)



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What do you think about the K1200 R? Another forum member just got one and loves it.

[DoxaDavid]

Or this one? A Ducati Diavel.

[bdex75]

Originally Posted by DoxaDavid

Or this one? A Ducati Diavel.

That is a nice one. I rode Ducatti's for years and they are great bikes. The speed triple is a contender here too.




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[Andad]

I'm 67. Bimota (Ducati 1198 motor similar to the Diavel) and Bonneville.
I'm heading out this afternoon for a ride 'cos they are forecasting rain this weekend.

Go for it IMO.

The Bimota is quick........

[nocrown]

i rode the ducati panigale r last summer and put on 3k hard fast miles on her....insane bike and so much fun but the risk/reward is silly....saw someone die in front of me on a bike and 2 friends have titanium legs all from last summer......

the mortality rate per mile traveled renders this an irrational pursuit on the street. on the track is a different story. on the street bet the texters, drunks, pill-poppers, cretins, half-wits and all other variants of vehicular idiocy, it is frankly a stupid hobby. find something else to pass your time...

[Widows Son]

I was about 50 when I had a CBR929RR. It was a fun bike but really had no place on the road. Sold it and kept my Softail.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by nocrown

...the texters, drunks, pill-poppers, cretins, half-wits and all other variants of vehicular idiocy....

The uncontrollable variables.

Nonetheless, I'm not against motorcycles, nor is it beyond the realm of possibilities that I might get one someday, even at my advanced age.

It's not so much the nature of the vehicle it self that worries me. It's the myriad things I can't control.

[DoxaDavid]

Originally Posted by directioneng

I'm 67. Bimota (Ducati 1198 motor similar to the Diavel) and Bonneville.
I'm heading out this afternoon for a ride 'cos they are forecasting rain this weekend.

Go for it IMO.

The Bimota is quick........

67? You rock Sir and have my mad respect!

This Duc S4RS has some great reviews as well!

[nocrown]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

The uncontrollable variables.

Nonetheless, I'm not against motorcycles, nor is it beyond the realm of possibilities that I might get one someday, even at my advanced age.

It's not so much the things I can control that worry me. It's the things I can't.

&& there are a helluva lot more variables than i listed... my bike had abs, traction control & electronic settings w/ wide range of parameters....so it was technically safer than, say, the wretched 1098tri that i rode, & yet i hit gravel patches & deer jumped out & just so many variables that i in some instances barely avoided, & i have years in the saddle.... i feel sorry for mid-life crises riders picking up this sport and taking it to the street.

[Big Ern]

You are never too old to have fun. Motorcycles can be a great joy, but also very dangerous. Know your limits; ride within them; and you'll be fine.

I ride a BMW R1200GS for adventure and track a Triumph 675R. I have also spent quite a bit of time on the track with a BMW S1000RR. I highly recommend getting your need for speed out on the track in a relatively safe, controlled environment. There are a lot of great schools to help ie Yamaha Champions Riding School, Calif. super bike school, etc.

As for bikes, take a look at the BMW k1300S. Great combo of speed, power, sportiness, and comfort.

Enjoy. You only live once.

[Andad]

[QUOTE=DoxaDavid;5808224]67? You rock Sir and have my mad respect!


I see you also have an SLK 55.

Great minds......

Just a 'quiet' ride on the Bonneville this afternoon.

[CDNWatchNut]

Originally Posted by nocrown

i rode the ducati panigale r last summer and put on 3k hard fast miles on her....insane bike and so much fun but the risk/reward is silly....saw someone die in front of me on a bike and 2 friends have titanium legs all from last summer......

the mortality rate per mile traveled renders this an irrational pursuit on the street. on the track is a different story. on the street bet the texters, drunks, pill-poppers, cretins, half-wits and all other variants of vehicular idiocy, it is frankly a stupid hobby. find something else to pass your time...

I think the risk/reward of motorcycling is highly variable by individual. There are certainly many things a rider can't directly control, particularly the actions of other road users, however, there are very, very (I would even suggest extremely) few of those actions where the rider has no ability to influence the outcome of any given situation. When it gets really risky is when a rider is not only lacking in situational awareness to deal with the hazards around them, but is also a hazard in terms of riding within their capabilities and the limits of the conditions around them, without a good margin in reserve. All that said, each person really has to decide for themselves if the rewards exceed the risk, but to say it's an irrational pursuit or a stupid hobby is a broad generalization that is frankly, untrue.

[DoxaDavid]

Originally Posted by nocrown

&& there are a helluva lot more variables than i listed... my bike had abs, traction control & electronic settings w/ wide range of parameters....so it was technically safer than, say, the wretched 1098tri that i rode, & yet i hit gravel patches & deer jumped out & just so many variables that i in some instances barely avoided, & i have years in the saddle.... i feel sorry for mid-life crises riders picking up this sport and taking it to the street.

Yes, yes, yes. Same old arguments that many a folk have made over the years. It's true, I am not concerned about me getting myself hurt, it's the soccer mom who pulls out in front of me that I'm worried about.

I was in a bad accident in 2005 when a big wooden section of building material fell out of a trailer in front of me. Couldn't swerve and had no choice but to run over it. Got bucked off my bike at 70mph and I can tell you sliding down the freeway wasn't fun. Had a nice stay in the hospital for a couple of weeks.

While sitting there on morphine and contemplating life, I decided to stop riding. Had two babies and thought it wasn't worth it. Well, they are a little older and I decided two years ago to jump back on the saddle again.

I've been to more than one friends funeral and they didn't die from motorcycling but one sickness or another. Life is short and while I want to stay in it as long as possible, I'm not going to live my life in a bubble either.

Whatever makes you smile...jumping out of an airplane, white water rafting, mountain biking. It's all good and in the end, for me it's about the life you live, not the time you spent living in this world that is important.

Just my 2C.

Now back to bikes. Love hearing I'm not the only one who likes sport bikes past 40!

[DoxaDavid]

Originally Posted by CDNWatchNut

I think the risk/reward of motorcycling is highly variable by individual. There are certainly many things a rider can't directly control, particularly the actions of other road users, however, there are very, very few of those actions where the rider has no ability to influence the outcome of any given situation. When it gets really risky is when a rider is not only lacking in situational awareness to deal with the hazards around them, but is also a hazard in terms of riding within their capabilities and the limits of the conditions around them, without a good margin in reserve. All that said, each person really has to decide for themselves if the rewards exceed the risk, but to say it's an irrational pursuit or a stupid hobby is a broad generalization that is frankly, untrue.

Very well said. Know your limits and adjust to the conditions.

[SLRdude]

I have 30 years riding experience, crashed once, really really bad.

Got right back on the bike. (8 months or so later)


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[Andad]

Enjoyed my ride.

If you google the Garage at Strath you will see the terrain.

One of the best riding areas in Oz.

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[Passionata]

try a speedboat ,more fun,safer and gives the opportunity to spend more on your hobby :-)

[gwozhog]

My father is 70 years old now. He bought his first motorcycle at 63. He rides every single day In rush hour traffic in the 4th biggest city here in the states. I think he is crazy. However he never complains about traffic now. he just rides inbetween it.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Passionata

try a speedboat ,more fun,safer and gives the opportunity to spend more on your hobby :-)

Had one, now I just stand in a cold shower and tear up $100 dollar notes.

[ezmarr]

Originally Posted by DoxaDavid

I have read people who have them love them.

I have a 2013 Speed Triple SE...love it! And I'm 34...almost 35. Rode to work 3 times this week.

[DoxaDavid]

Originally Posted by directioneng

Had one, now I just stand in a cold shower and tear up $100 dollar notes.

Been there and done that myself as well! Two happiest days in a boaters life. The day he buys it and the day he sells it!

[subtona]

a lot depends on your size and build.

i would try to test ride as many as you can, maybe take a trip out to Americade if your serious. many of the dealers are there with demo's ready to ride and its a great event.

most of my experience is travel on the bike using a dual sport type, typically BMW GS (Most of the variations have been with me, kind of like the submariner of motorcycles:)