MAK
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Get older not old!I'll touch 69 on Jan. 19.... Quite a bit of age is a matter of perspective. Hopefully I keep going until I drop.
Get older not old!I'll touch 69 on Jan. 19.... Quite a bit of age is a matter of perspective. Hopefully I keep going until I drop.
I've had both knees replaced. One of the best things I ever did.72 and still going, mostly ride my 08 T100 or 08 Thruxton. The more I ride the Norton ( 72 Commando ) the more my rt knee hurts. After I finish with the new steel gas tank project may get an E start kit.
I'm glad to hear thatI've had both knees replaced. One of the best things I ever did.
At this point I don't think my knee is bad enough for surgery, not much of a problem unless I aggravate it, kick starting the Norton. Have no problem kick starting my 125 NSU with right or left foot, kicker is on the left. Anyway I would probably enjoy an E- start more than knee surgery.I've had both knees replaced. One of the best things I ever did.
Before I had my hip replaced, I couldn't lift my foot onto the foot peg. I would reach down and put it in gear with my hand. After I got it rolling fast enough to be stable I would stand up with my good leg to where I could get my bad one on the peg then sit down. Having to repeat this at every stop is not exactly the safest riding style. I hope you get that replaced soon as it will enhance your whole life, not just motorbiking. By the way, I'm 71.Can't ride until I have my right hip replaced, last time I rode was Oct. 2020 and it was hell.
Thanks, that is encouraging. I just turned 70 in August.Before I had my hip replaced, I couldn't lift my foot onto the foot peg. I would reach down and put it in gear with my hand. After I got it rolling fast enough to be stable I would stand up with my good leg to where I could get my bad one on the peg then sit down. Having to repeat this at every stop is not exactly the safest riding style. I hope you get that replaced soon as it will enhance your whole life, not just motorbiking. By the way, I'm 71.
And may you so continue.. bestwishesReading of the medical issues of many others, I cannot help but express my gratitude to the Good Lord above, that at 81, I am blessed to be sound in mind and members.
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Right behind you 69 on Feb 18 next year. I guess as long as I can continue to kick start my ‘72 combat engine, I’m not old.Get older not old!
Hmmm, think I will have to try feeling a young lady just to see if your statement is true...you are only as old as the person you feel
If you really want to feel old, have your hip replaced and go to a rehab hospital where a 26-year old pretty young thing must be involved with every aspect of you taking a shower. Trust me, it's not as much fun having one watch you as it was the last time you "showered" with a 26-year old!Hmmm, think I will have to try feeling a young lady just to see if your statement is true...
Are you allowed to try that if you haven’t had a hip replacementIf you really want to feel old, have your hip replaced and go to a rehab hospital where a 26-year old pretty young thing must be involved with every aspect of you taking a shower. Trust me, it's not as much fun having one watch you as it was the last time you "showered" with a 26-year old!
Don't know, but I don't find it pleasurable. Even less pleasurable, when you check in, three women help you strip naked and they take pictures of everything so they have a record of any new problems while here. Talk about shame, old, fat, and swollen - certainly not representing!Are you allowed to try that if you haven’t had a hip replacement
The other day, I was 68. Now 73. Starting in 2016 when I was 66 my goal each year was no ER, no surgery, no hospital stay. I made the goal in 2020 and 2022 and have failed every other year. Earlier this year I was bragging about kickstarting my bikes - that ended about two months ago. Not sure I'll ever kickstart another and I won't be able to get my leg over one for at least 6 months, if ever. Be happy you don't have anything that stops you - being slowed down is fine, stopping sucks!Recently turned sixty eight so perhaps a bit younger than others posting but a subject I often think about. Also recently made aware that the old body doesn’t take too kindly to extended periods of muscle tension and vibrations not quite as intense when riding a modern four cylinder touring bike or a small sixties single.
The idea of not riding is not on the agenda, as is any thought of not keeping active if I can possibly help it and to this end, regular work outs and hopefully a sensible diet are part of life with moi.
Of course age brings issues with knees and rotator cuffs so these have to be accommodated, but thankfully kick starting Commandos’ is still doable so we just rock on.
Hope others can still enjoy their riding pleasures as long as possible, more power to you guys, and gals.