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Ditto!I’ll (hopefully) reach 59 in December....I’m still 18 in my head. >
Any Old Guys (Over 50) Riding the Africa Twin?
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I'm 53 had a hip replacement and have a Goldwind Tour DCT as my main B=bike and just added a 22 Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT a few days ago. I take lots of trips and do motorcycle camping exclusively. I plan on riding both road and street 50/50/ Love the bike so far just trying to figure out all of the risk accessories now. You're only as old as you feel and while I can I'm gone take this sucker every where it will go. Happy adventures!
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I'm 52, looks like I'm in good company.
I love sport-bikes, but they're just not comfortable anymore. Thought about a sport-tourer first, then remembered all the gravel roads I've passed by on road rides. The local Honda dealer has treated me well and the AT is a good-looking machine.
I love sport-bikes, but they're just not comfortable anymore. Thought about a sport-tourer first, then remembered all the gravel roads I've passed by on road rides. The local Honda dealer has treated me well and the AT is a good-looking machine.
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50's age can be a terrific decade. Just make the required health adjustments and checks now and commit. Then the riding road will be longer.
I'm 72. I just traded a BMW R1250GS Adv with 4K miles on a 22 AT and could not be happier. The BMW was too tall and too heavy. I could not reach the ground and I dropped it 3 times at a stop light and could not pick it up. I lost $12K on the trade down but it was one of the best "reverse" investments I've ever made.
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New to the AT, new to the forum thing, however I meet the qualifications for this post! Just spit out the cool aid from the bagger world, happy to be back on an ADV bike. I'll be following along to catch some advice on all the new and improved accessories .
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Yes, welcome to the Forum @Ridingthethinlines. Which AT do you ride? Is it Matt black?
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Well over 50 & 60.
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Still riding, it just takes longer to heal!
Still riding, it just takes longer to heal!
I am turning 70 in a few days and love my bike AT DCT 1100 2022, took my driver license to MC 2 years ago and bought the AT almost immediately after. Done 21229 km to date and i just love the freedom feeeling which is tariffic and amazing🙂Can't barely wait till spring comes and no salty roads.
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I just turned 59 and am still learning off road techniques. Body feels it after a few days and I need help when I drop the bike in the sand finding riding partners is the tough part. I am not retired yet so restricted to weekend rides
finding riding partners is the tough part. I am not retired yet so restricted to weekend rides One of the disadvantages of the bike is actually my favorite things. The height, once I learned how to mount and dismount the beast. I love looking over the hoods of cars and have a great view far down the trail. I feel like a Canadian mountee, or horse mounted police person. Standing gives an even greater presence.
You're never hunched over in the saddle and moving the bike puts grab handles above the waist level. Balance has always been a primary skill while motorcycling, you just have to maintain a high level. You can't get lazy and kick out the side stand and jump off the bike, like a cruiser.
Enjoy the bike and your new travels. Lack of pavement is no longer a limitation.
You're never hunched over in the saddle and moving the bike puts grab handles above the waist level. Balance has always been a primary skill while motorcycling, you just have to maintain a high level. You can't get lazy and kick out the side stand and jump off the bike, like a cruiser.
Enjoy the bike and your new travels. Lack of pavement is no longer a limitation.
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Happy birthday @Impalaen @scotinexcile
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If you're near southern California I'd be happy to ride with you.I just turned 59 and am still learning off road techniques. Body feels it after a few days and I need help when I drop the bike in the sand
Thanks Lupolee, I am pending my birthday present to myself, a Corbin seat😁 from US
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Aw you’re just a kid. I’ll be 69 in a couple weeks.
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