"get busy......"

andyvh1959 · 11-22-2020, 11:18 PM

Now at 63, the reality of my last decades of riding are becoming more, real. I hope at 73, perhaps 83, I'll be able enough to ride like a student I had in the Street Skills class I teach on the small track at Road America. He could still haul on his Ultra Classic.

Now, hear in your mind Morgan Freeman's voice, but the quote is for riding,

"Get busy riding, or get ready dying"

That my become my new mantra for riding.

duffy · 11-23-2020, 02:58 PM

I am still riding at 70.....put 6K on my bike last year local riding. I have down sized twice in the last five years however. Now riding a 500 lb Sportster.

Monkeyman · 11-23-2020, 08:38 PM

Riding doesn't have to stop because you get older. I'm only in my early 50s but I've already "graduated" to a Can Am Spyder. I know. Three wheels isn't everyones cup of tea but anything that keeps your knees in the breeze is a good thing. Personally, I like the look of the Spyder (I have a 2021 RT) but even if I didn't, I'm still riding.

**Top Cat** · 11-25-2020, 10:26 AM

75 here and rode my Victory Kingpin from NY State to Nova Scotia a year ago.
Don't plan on quitting riding anytime soon.

redjay · 11-25-2020, 01:02 PM

68 and recently sold my 1300 V Star and bought a 2004 Goldwing. I hope I can ride for a few more years yet.

**smokier** · 11-26-2020, 08:17 AM

Greetings @andyvh1959

No plans to slow down here either. Good Lord willing, another 20 years would be fine with me. A lot of roads out there...

Ride safe,
Smokier

The Black Knight · 11-28-2020, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by andyvh1959

Now at 63, the reality of my last decades of riding are becoming more, real. I hope at 73, perhaps 83, I'll be able enough to ride like a student I had in the Street Skills class I teach on the small track at Road America. He could still haul on his Ultra Classic.

Now, hear in your mind Morgan Freeman's voice, but the quote is for riding,

"Get busy riding, or get ready dying"

That my become my new mantra for riding.

andyvh1959 · 01-03-2021, 05:11 PM

Hmm, a good quote on a T-shirt maybe?

"Get busy riding, or get ready dying", with an appropriate view of a rider at the handlebar and the road showing ahead.

Those that don't ride may misinterpret that. Those that do ride, no explanation needed.

11-22-2020, 11:18 PM	#1
andyvh1959 Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 755	"get busy......" Now at 63, the reality of my last decades of riding are becoming more, real. I hope at 73, perhaps 83, I'll be able enough to ride like a student I had in the Street Skills class I teach on the small track at Road America. He could still haul on his Ultra Classic. Now, hear in your mind Morgan Freeman's voice, but the quote is for riding, "Get busy riding, or get ready dying" That my become my new mantra for riding. __________________ My $1200 Vulcan, to start from. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-23-2020, 08:38 PM	#3
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Riding doesn't have to stop because you get older. I'm only in my early 50s but I've already "graduated" to a Can Am Spyder. I know. Three wheels isn't everyones cup of tea but anything that keeps your knees in the breeze is a good thing. Personally, I like the look of the Spyder (I have a 2021 RT) but even if I didn't, I'm still riding. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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11-25-2020, 10:26 AM	#4
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	75 here and rode my Victory Kingpin from NY State to Nova Scotia a year ago. Don't plan on quitting riding anytime soon. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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11-25-2020, 01:02 PM	#5
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	68 and recently sold my 1300 V Star and bought a 2004 Goldwing. I hope I can ride for a few more years yet. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-26-2020, 08:17 AM	#6
smokier Join Date: May 2015 Location: DBQ Iowa Posts: 1,807	Greetings @andyvh1959 No plans to slow down here either. Good Lord willing, another 20 years would be fine with me. A lot of roads out there... Ride safe, Smokier __________________ You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!" 2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella" Brides Ride: 2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby" Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750 VROC # 10967 \| VBA # 3115
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11-23-2020, 02:58 PM	#2
duffy Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hot Springs, SD and other warm and dry places Posts: 1,043	I am still riding at 70.....put 6K on my bike last year local riding. I have down sized twice in the last five years however. Now riding a 500 lb Sportster.
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01-03-2021, 05:11 PM	#8
andyvh1959 Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 755	Hmm, a good quote on a T-shirt maybe? "Get busy riding, or get ready dying", with an appropriate view of a rider at the handlebar and the road showing ahead. Those that don't ride may misinterpret that. Those that do ride, no explanation needed. __________________ My $1200 Vulcan, to start from. Last edited by andyvh1959; 01-03-2021 at 05:22 PM.
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