Whats the age of a Valkyrie rider?

[KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)]

Aug ust I'll be 47 

[Paxton]

Let's just say that "if I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself!"  ...

I am coming up on 62 in September. Started riding at 13 on a '68 BSA. Back then in Puerto Rico
you weren't required to be licensed to ride any size motorcycle! 

I always liked the older Hondas that I've owned: '73 CB350, '74 CB750; five '75-'77 GL1000 Naked Gold Wings;
'74 CB750F; '97 Shadow ACE 1100 ...

When I went to pick up the New '97 Shadow at the tiny local dealer, they were rollin' in a '97 Valkyrie.
I sat on it and was intimidated by its size... and by the $3K price over the Shadow.
The next day my Boss went in and bought the Valk. He still owns it.

At the time I was 48, 175 lbs and 5'7." Now I'm 61, 240 lbs and barely 5'6."
(Yes, a big belly pulls on and curves your spine... it makes you shorter.)

Finally, got my first Valk (2000 Standard Black) in March 2011 at an estate sale in Arizona.
The P.O., Mr. Gibbs passed away in 2009 at the tender age of 68.
If Gibbs and his seven virgins were lookin' up from heaven, they'd be enjoying the Royal Treatment that "Dragonfly" is getting.
Now, lookin' back, I wonder what was I thinking... choosing a Shadow over a Valkyrie!    It makes me puke!

I think this Valk will be w/me until I croak. Then one of you guys can get it... nobody in the immediate family rides. 

My old man rode Davidsons from 1942 - 1984, when at 70 he had a M/C accident in my CB750.
The bike was destroyed, he walked away with a broken arm.
He  passed away two years later... "natural causes."

My younger Cousin (59) rides a 2004 Valkyrie Rune ... far from my taste. 

I married my vintage-model-wife in Halloween 1978 at the L.A. County Court House... $11 bucks   
for the certificate, plus breakfast at the Court's cafeteria... a great bargain! 

The wife used to ride w/me in years past, but now she won't.    However, she admits that the Valkyrie is the
most beautiful bike I have ever owned. If the old man was around he'd agree!

If life could be rewinded I would erase 1974 through 1977. The time was great but life with the "company" sucked... big time! 

"I once had a psychic girlfriend but she left me before we met."

[fudgie]

Turned 35 a few months ago. Bought the Valk when I was 24. Kit will turn 23 in a week or 2.    She's been my party passenger since she was 18. 

[old grouch]

My mother says I was born 40, so I guess that makes me 105!  Not in too bad a shape for my age.  Did Trike the I/S cause my knees/hips/ back weren't up to the challenge.  Married 37 years to the same great woman.  Stan

[chigger]

well I must be the old dude,I'm 65 feel like 29 when I'm on the old girl.

[Serk]

I've never understood people bragging about their young age or pretending some superiority to their seniors.  Youth is not an accomplishment.  It's automatic.  Growing older requires at least something.

I'm 60, and probably a high mileage 60 at that.  I used to brag that there was nothing I'd do differently if I had it all to do over again.  I don't say that anymore.  Honestly, now and again, I would like to to it all over again. 

I respect age...
...when it's bottled!

[BigAl]

Looks like the Old Farts have it so far.

50-60 Rules the Valk Board.

50 is when life starts.

[BIG--T]

Looks like 65% for us old coggers! 50-83

[Rio Wil]

67 when getting out of bed......27 when on the Valk.  Bought my beast 4 years ago, I had sat on one with 50k miles but couldn't get permission to ride it.  So, I flew 1500 miles to take a test drive and after driving it around the block, paid the guy and drove it 2300 miles back to California......a hell of a first ride and a grin so wide my face still hurts 4 years later. But that could be cause I still grin every time I get on ..........

[YoungPUP]

Due to proper respect for my elders, I've added a few more age brackets to the poll.  I'm a strong believer of the saying:  To be old and wise you must first be young and stupid.

[bigdog99]

wow, you keep stepping in dog poop. now your making fun of my last name.
bob "elder"

[NITRO]

26, started Valking at 22.

[BigMac NJ]

I'm 63.. my right knee is 5 1/2 

[f6john]

     We did this one last year, it might be interesting to see how the stats have changed. I'm 58, was 47 when I brought my 99 home.



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[Karen]

68. Please try to keep up...

[blackvalk]

63

[Colin]

60 last week. Had my Valk for nearly 2 years (on the road for just over a year). I wish I had bought one years ago BUT now this will be my last bike. Nothing else to compare imho.

[Black Dog]

68. Please try to keep up...

Way to go Karen 

Black Dog

[musclehead]

Half a centry this year.

me too in Oct.....

[Jim]

Age is only a state of mind. When my body stops working, I'll stop riding.

[John Schmidt]

I know there is more than one person in the 70-80 bracket, I can think of at least four and I'm sure there are a couple more. I tried clicking on it but nothing happened.

[Reb]

I've never understood people bragging about their young age or pretending some superiority to their seniors.  Youth is not an accomplishment.  It's automatic.  Growing older requires at least something.

I'm 60, and probably a high mileage 60 at that.  I used to brag that there was nothing I'd do differently if I had it all to do over again.  I don't say that anymore.  Honestly, now and again, I would like to to it all over again. 

Hey Willow, Although I'm younger than most. I have more fun hanging out with seniors to myself than people my own age. I hope someday when I am older, I have as much energy as some of the older folks on this board. It was great meeting you at the Hillbilly Ride. Looking forward to the next time we cross paths 

[custom1]

I'M 50. 50 years old!

When I was 40 this was the funniest thing.

SNL: I'm 50 Years Old

A longer clip if you like.

Hulu - Saturday Night Live: Sally O`Malley

[olddog1946]

65,...since making this trip down to Az, at times my back feels somewhere around 95..but I think that's more do do with my daughters jack rabbit driving, lol...it feels better on the bike...and I found out how nice those cooling vest's are in 100 degree heat...

[Super Santa]

Couple of months I will turn 70.  Can't believe that I am this old.

Still married to my first wife after 44 years.

Bought my Interstate just under 4 years ago, and have put 83,000 miles on it.  (And I was grounded for health reasons for about 6 months.)

[Hoosier Valk]

some of our older associates may still be fumbling with their reading glasses...

I ain't fumbling, I just can't find em.

[Sneaky Snake]

Since I'm 60, I didn't know if I should be in the 50 to 60 group  or the 60 to 70 group.  Since I still feel younger on most days, especially days that I ride - I checked the 50 to 60 group.

Ride Safe,
Chris

[judd]

At age 57 I checked in at 50-60 group, but, since I have actually owned the Valk for 10 years, perhaps I should've checked in at the 40-50 group.............. 

[Stormrider65]

53 here in North Fort Worth.  Bought my Valk last November.  And been in trouble ever since. 
Man I love this bike.

Walt

[Chrisj CMA]

52 and in my fifties I have grown attached to the principle:

"good judgement comes from experience / experience comes from bad judgement"

and youth and bad judgement seem to go together.

Another principle that young people should learn is:

"zeal without wisdom is a good way to learn a lesson"

[old2soon]

52 and in my fifties I have grown attached to the principle:

"good judgement comes from experience / experience comes from bad judgement"

and youth and bad judgement seem to go together.

Another principle that young people should learn is:

"zeal without wisdom is a good way to learn a lesson"

And never ever forget-youth and enthusiasm will NEVER overcome age and treachery. RIDE SAFE.

[bscrive]

I turn 43 next month and I have had the Valk for 8 years.  I don't get out as much as I like but I make it count when I do.  Don't know what I would do if something ever happened to it, not many out there will low miles anymore.  Mine only has 28k miles on it.  Bought it with only 4k miles on it. 

[Big Ed]

Vote early. Vote often.

Let's refresh these stats.

[old2soon]

     Now I'm 79 the Valkyrie has been replaced by an 88 G/W trike cuz the left hip do not care to hold up Phatt Ghurl no mo! The main theme here sides age is the FACT lotsa oldder folks here Still LOVE being in the wind!  The wind IS a good mistress to have!  RIDE SAFE.

[da prez]

  Thats my OOLLDDEERR brother above this post.  I am 77 and still going strong.

                                       da prez

[0leman]

In little over two months, I will be hitting 78 years on the earth.  I put in 290 miles on my Valk on Saturday. 

[grandpaweaver]

77 but don't ride much, bad legs after hip and knee replacements. If a good deal on a trike came around I would be riding every day again

[John Schmidt]

Well, they say life begins at 40, so last month I hit 43...for the second time.   I now ride a trike after finding a deal on one only 20 miles south of me about 2 1/2 years ago. I can still ride 2-wheels but now more comfy on three. As O2S says...in the wind is great medicine. 

[Serk]

Heh this post is so old, my age has gone up two sections in the poll options since it was made...

[Willow]

Heh this post is so old, my age has gone up two sections in the poll options since it was made... 

Yes, if we are really interested in the current age distribution of our active members we should post a new poll.