Is This My Future?

[pdedse]

As I approach 72 years old, I'm beginning to ponder how much longer I can maneuver a 500+ lb. motorcycle with one replaced knee and the other not so great. Built a new home recently with the biggest downsize being a two car garage....requiring me to use a Harbor Freight dolly to move the CB into position. Almost fell over once while pulling into a parking space and planting my right foot off balance.
I have NEVER been without a motorcycle since I was 17, and couldn't exist without regular "air therapy".
So, I ask myself....Is this my future?

And I would ask...So what if it is? Or a myriad of other possible light weight bikes. For price mainly, I bought a Honda CGL125 while in Costa Rica. Top speed, 60, maybe 65mph on a flat surface, no head wind. But it was perfect for the environment because of so much curvy pavement and gravel roads, I never really needed to go more than 45-50. Most often 25-40. Way too small a bike for me, way too underpowered...and I never cared.

The fun factor was not in any way lessened. I was just grateful that I had a bike for extended stints while there over a period of 5 years.

I think the hard part is the idea of letting go, of having to say adios to something that provided a lot of keen memories. But I'll never underestimate the power of a small bike to put "just as good" smiles out there.





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