Can old people ride?

Theman · 03-14-2013, 05:33 AM

Hi there! I'm in discussions with my other half about us getting a couple of scooters and getting rid of the car, but she thinks she's too old at 65 to start riding a scooter. What do you think?

Guest_2 · 03-14-2013, 09:03 AM

You are never too old to ride!

I met an 85 year old man this past summer riding a new Harley Trike. The first bike he has ever owned. He joked that he had to ride with young people, like his son who is 63.

I have customers over 60 that have bought 50cc scooters, both male and female, for the pure enjoyment of something different to do.

I am and will ride until I can't get on one.

oldkid · 03-14-2013, 09:35 AM

I'm 69 and last fall took my Yamaha Majesty on a couple of trips on the Tail of the Dragon again. If I can't ride I don't know it, but some of the stuff I used to do does seem unwise to me now. However, keep the car also. You will be glad you did, and take a Motorcycle Safety Course if you have'nt already.

Theman · 03-14-2013, 11:00 AM

We're still in the planning stage as I used to love riding my Honda in my youth, but my wife has never ridden a scooter at all. In fact, she never took her car driving test! I'm showing her your replies and hopefully, she will be willing to give it a go.

jct842 · 03-14-2013, 11:34 AM

I am 70 and got my first scooter in 1958 and been riding ever since. For those short on math skills that's 55 years of continuous riding. Noticing the temp this morning I will be firing up one of them to go to eat at the senior center in 30 min. john

scootnwinn · 03-14-2013, 11:47 AM

I used to ride with a guy in his 70's back when I was around 23 or so. That dude was seriously rapid. I enjoyed trying to lose or catch him in the mountain twisties...

**inuyasha** · 03-14-2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Theman

Hi there! I'm in discussions with my other half about us getting a couple of scooters and getting rid of the car, but she thinks she's too old at 65 to start riding a scooter. What do you think?

Hi
Welcome aboard
Pleased to meet you
Sure why not, let her read this article
http://www.express.co.uk/news/retire...ng-her-scooter
Take care and ride safely
Yours Hank

prodigit · 03-14-2013, 12:19 PM

Never too old to ride, however, scooters requires extra attentiveness in traffic.
We have a lot of older people riding on scoots in Hialeah. They buy the pre-2008 models, that people want to get rid of, for a few hundred bucks, due to low performance, and they're happy with that.
You could also think of a moped.

richardthescooter1 · 03-14-2013, 02:55 PM

Never too old to ride, I just turned 60 and love to ride, Hey you only live once, don't look back and wishing you would have rode.

Theman · 03-14-2013, 03:10 PM

Hey, I love the article about the mod granny! Those old photos take me back. I had a Vespa too when I was riding, only I was a rocker in those days, and liked scooters better than I liked motorcycles!

richardthescooter1 · 03-14-2013, 04:00 PM

Oh, btw welcome to the forum.

amac1680 · 03-14-2013, 06:44 PM

I just moved into an over 55 community and it's scooter city. High end scoots to boot !

I'm the youngest dude here by three decades and these folks love their bikes. Of course when you do the math so many were "of the age" in the mid to late 1960s. Some old habits never die.

Be Big,
AMAC

mrmike · 03-14-2013, 07:33 PM

I'm 68 years old. I sold my 643lb Harley last year because of the weight. Now I ride a 350lb GTI300. A three wheeler or a smaller scooter should be no problem. Make sure you try it before you buy it so you can ride it comfortably.

justdon · 03-14-2013, 10:22 PM

Iam 63 and i ride a suzuki intruder 1500 a yamaha fj1200 and my fun machine linhai 300 scooter..And i truly feel you are never too old to ride..My two wheeled vehicles provide all my fun in life..

issue31 · 03-15-2013, 09:06 AM

I am 76,and have been riding for about 5 years! I can only ride about 7 or 8 months a tear here in SE Minn. but i love it Buddy 170! issue 31 John

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scootnwinn Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tierra Azul, NM Posts: 739	I used to ride with a guy in his 70's back when I was around 23 or so. That dude was seriously rapid. I enjoyed trying to lose or catch him in the mountain twisties... __________________ Do not fear mistakes. You will know failure. Continue to reach out. - Benjamin Franklin Join the HARDCORE 1983 Honda GL650I SilverWing
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03-14-2013, 12:19 PM	#8
prodigit Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 383	Never too old to ride, however, scooters requires extra attentiveness in traffic. We have a lot of older people riding on scoots in Hialeah. They buy the pre-2008 models, that people want to get rid of, for a few hundred bucks, due to low performance, and they're happy with that. You could also think of a moped. __________________
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amac1680 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Jacksonville Fl/Mantoloking NJ Posts: 272	I just moved into an over 55 community and it's scooter city. High end scoots to boot ! I'm the youngest dude here by three decades and these folks love their bikes. Of course when you do the math so many were "of the age" in the mid to late 1960s. Some old habits never die. Be Big, AMAC __________________ Mobilizing Americas Hereos www.SEGS4VETS.org Messages by Alan Maccini are created using voice recognition please excuse any missed errors. SYM RV200 Evo Lance "Cali Classic" 125 MC-95-250 Reverse Trike http://www.fuelly.com/driver/amac1680/rv200-evo
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03-14-2013, 07:33 PM	#13
mrmike Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 16	I'm 68 years old. I sold my 643lb Harley last year because of the weight. Now I ride a 350lb GTI300. A three wheeler or a smaller scooter should be no problem. Make sure you try it before you buy it so you can ride it comfortably. Last edited by mrmike; 03-25-2013 at 06:30 PM.
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03-14-2013, 10:22 PM	#14
justdon Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: deltona fl Posts: 14	Iam 63 and i ride a suzuki intruder 1500 a yamaha fj1200 and my fun machine linhai 300 scooter..And i truly feel you are never too old to ride..My two wheeled vehicles provide all my fun in life.. __________________ Linhai turista 300
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03-14-2013, 09:03 AM	#2
Guest_2 Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 79	You are never too old to ride! I met an 85 year old man this past summer riding a new Harley Trike. The first bike he has ever owned. He joked that he had to ride with young people, like his son who is 63. I have customers over 60 that have bought 50cc scooters, both male and female, for the pure enjoyment of something different to do. I am and will ride until I can't get on one.
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03-14-2013, 11:00 AM	#4
Theman Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 5	We're still in the planning stage as I used to love riding my Honda in my youth, but my wife has never ridden a scooter at all. In fact, she never took her car driving test! I'm showing her your replies and hopefully, she will be willing to give it a go.
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03-14-2013, 02:55 PM	#9
richardthescooter1 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nanty Glo, Pa. Posts: 163	Never too old to ride, I just turned 60 and love to ride, Hey you only live once, don't look back and wishing you would have rode.
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03-14-2013, 03:10 PM	#10
Theman Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 5	Hey, I love the article about the mod granny! Those old photos take me back. I had a Vespa too when I was riding, only I was a rocker in those days, and liked scooters better than I liked motorcycles!
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03-14-2013, 04:00 PM	#11
richardthescooter1 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Nanty Glo, Pa. Posts: 163	Oh, btw welcome to the forum.
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03-15-2013, 09:06 AM	#15
issue31 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SE Minn. Posts: 4	I am 76 I am 76,and have been riding for about 5 years! I can only ride about 7 or 8 months a tear here in SE Minn. but i love it Buddy 170! issue 31 John
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