07-13-2015, 12:23 AM
One of the reasons I bought a sidecar rig was so I could extend my riding "time", both in terms of road conditions (snow, gravel, dirt) and also age. I'm actually noticing that my reaction times slowing and my "high speed touring" is now on two lane back highways at about 55 mph.
I sold my two wheeler and was considering not replacing it since I couldn't find something "right", then I heard about the geezer glide. Yep. Power, low center of gravity, lack of tupperware encasement. Good bike, style and simplicity plus solid engineering.
Retired three years ago at 58 to spend more time riding, and I do. Usually 4 -5 days a week, go somewhere I've never been and come back. The sidecar rig gives me freedom to camp comfortably, take my dog, get groceries, or just wander. Long term plan is to probably put a sidecar onto the CB1100 when I decide to thin the herd, bike has the torque and frame to handle it. Mostly ride solo these days, several buddies "aged out" or got health issues. My 40 plus year riding buddy moved to the coast, lucky for me he has extra rooms.
Not sure when I'll give up riding, learned to never say never but sure hope it isn't soon. Attended a rally along the Blue Ridge over the weekend, lots of the riders were in their 60's and up.
When your heart and brain agree, listen to them.
I sold my two wheeler and was considering not replacing it since I couldn't find something "right", then I heard about the geezer glide. Yep. Power, low center of gravity, lack of tupperware encasement. Good bike, style and simplicity plus solid engineering.
Retired three years ago at 58 to spend more time riding, and I do. Usually 4 -5 days a week, go somewhere I've never been and come back. The sidecar rig gives me freedom to camp comfortably, take my dog, get groceries, or just wander. Long term plan is to probably put a sidecar onto the CB1100 when I decide to thin the herd, bike has the torque and frame to handle it. Mostly ride solo these days, several buddies "aged out" or got health issues. My 40 plus year riding buddy moved to the coast, lucky for me he has extra rooms.
Not sure when I'll give up riding, learned to never say never but sure hope it isn't soon. Attended a rally along the Blue Ridge over the weekend, lots of the riders were in their 60's and up.
When your heart and brain agree, listen to them.