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« on: March 16, 2015, 12:56:14 PM » |
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I renewed my drivers lic. today w/o a Motorcycle Lic. I`ve had a Bike Lic. for 64 years and now I do not ! I guess I will keep on enjoying the rides, pictures, and all the get to geathers that come with VRCC. Hope you will keep on posting for us old guys to enjoy ! I know I will not ride again and will rely on thoughts and views from others. . RIDE ON !  |
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2015, 01:15:23 PM » |
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That is a sad day... I wish there was some way for you and RJ to carry oxygen on the bike... maybe it is more than that... anywho... I'm glad I got to ride with you a few times... -Mike |
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« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2015, 01:28:04 PM » |
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Ride anyway , I would. If I was older what the hay? Keep insurance and tags , and the worst case is they fine you . Don't pay the fine and get 2 days in jail and meet some interesting people .
NO BRAINER.
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« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2015, 02:08:35 PM » |
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At one time I thought that it was easy to keep riding in older age. I have found out differently. The young guys, full of pi** and vinegar want us to believe it. Not true. Lots of reasons why not. It take a lot more out of me to ride than to drive. I like to stay alive so I'm especially cautious riding, maybe too much, but I still ride just not as much. Getting your face in the wind makes up for a lot of the aggravations tho! |
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Valkorado
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« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2015, 02:14:04 PM » |
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That is a sad day... I wish there was some way for you and RJ to carry oxygen on the bike... maybe it is more than that... anywho... I'm glad I got to ride with you a few times... -Mike Saw this discussion a while back and wondered about something like this: http://www.directhomemedical.com/portable-oxygen-concentrators.html#.VQdL-Xl6hJ8Not sure if they would provide adequate volume, etc. And they sure aren't cheap! |
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Have you ever noticed when you're feeling really good, there's always a pigeon that'll come sh!t on your hood? - John Prine 97 Tourer "Silver Bullet" 01 Interstate "Ruby"  |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2015, 02:53:14 PM » |
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Sorry to hear this buddy.  Usually the MC endorsement is only a few bucks more than the car license. Even when I can no longer ride at all, I intend to keep my endorsement, just so I can upset my doctors. And you never know when you might get a chance to ride someone else's bike or trike. Or hobble on down to the dealer at 95 and ask them for a test ride.  (not laughing at you, but with you, I'm not a spring chicken myself) |
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« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2015, 03:09:30 PM » |
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That's a hard decision to make.  |
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« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2015, 03:47:17 PM » |
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sad day keep posting the younger riders need your experiance
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« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2015, 05:20:35 PM » |
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That is a sad day... I wish there was some way for you and RJ to carry oxygen on the bike... maybe it is more than that... anywho... I'm glad I got to ride with you a few times... -Mike Saw this discussion a while back and wondered about something like this: http://www.directhomemedical.com/portable-oxygen-concentrators.html#.VQdL-Xl6hJ8Not sure if they would provide adequate volume, etc. And they sure aren't cheap! I use a portable unit similar to those. It's not needed 100% of the time, but at altitude above 3-4K it is used. Mine is a pulse delivery, really wish I has continuous flow. It sits in my cooler on the luggage rack. Plug it into my bike and just turn off the driving lights when in use for power management. I run the hose in my jacket so it is not obvious. As stated they are pricey. Sorry you had to give up the riding, with luck I will be able to know when it is my turn to park the bike and will have the strength to go through with the decision. Gil |
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Gil
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« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2015, 05:29:49 PM » |
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A trike is the way to get some wind at an extended age.
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« Reply #10 on: March 16, 2015, 05:43:07 PM » |
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I did not ride for many years before buying the Valkyrie. However, all that time, I retained the motorcycle endorsement on the drivers license. In 2005, the bug overcame the reasons not to ride again. I started searching out what I wanted to ride, found the Valkyrie and this group and found my Tourer late in 2007. Always thought myself a biker because it said so on my license.
The time will come to give it up for all of us. Hopefully it's a decision that's not the result of injury.
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Paxton
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« Reply #11 on: March 16, 2015, 06:06:57 PM » |
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Who needs stikin' licenses!
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J. Paxton Gomez
1966 First year Bronco... 302 CI V8
1975 First year Chrysler Cordoba... 360 CI V8
1978 Honda 750F / Cafe Racer
2000 GL1500CY Fast-Black Standard Solo Rider
So Cal... 91205
"Four wheels move the body; two wheels move the soul."
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3fan4life
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Any day that you ride is a good day!
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« Reply #12 on: March 16, 2015, 06:51:20 PM » |
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Or hobble on down to the dealer at 95 and ask them for a test ride. I Like that, What do you say that when we are both old and using walkers that we go down to the local Harley dealer and ask to test drive some bikes.  |
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #13 on: March 16, 2015, 07:49:43 PM » |
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Based on many factors, esp including no old men in my family trees (tons of old ladies though), I don't really expect to be around all that long. But if I beat the odds, lets do it.
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« Reply #14 on: March 16, 2015, 09:18:37 PM » |
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I KNOW one of these days I won't be able to get the Phatt Ghurl offin the side stand.  I've heard time and tide wait for no man or woman.  I have noticed something different since I turned 70-that cursed floor is further away then it used ta was!  Spirited-6 I hope I can be gracious when it's time fer me to quit. RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #15 on: March 16, 2015, 10:11:13 PM » |
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I can understand your choice. I think it comes to all of us at some point.
Cancer keeps knocking at my door.
The thought of that day coming sooner rather than later keeps playing through my mind.
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I can't help about the shape I'm in I can't sing, I ain't pretty and my legs are thin But don't ask me what I think of you I might not give the answer that you want me to  |
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
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« Reply #16 on: March 17, 2015, 08:03:04 AM » |
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Has to be a bit tough to accept. Like you, I've been on bikes over 60 yrs. and still have the endorsement on my current license. My current one expires on my birthday in 2022, at which time I'll be 84. Guess I'll cross that bridge when I come to it....if I'm still here. Chances are good I'll trike the bike long before that day arrives. |
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