Till What Age Do We Ride ?

[peterbaron]

Hit 72 on the last birthday and I can feel the need for a light weight ride very soon. I'm short at 5' 6" and multiple surgeries and arthritis are taking the wind out of my sails. When I bought my CB1100 in 2014 it did not feel heavy. I could easily put it on the center stand and it was easy to move around the garage. Now, not so much, it feels heavy now and riding Sparky's NC 700X has been a revelation, so light and easy to move about. I wanted to make the CB my last bike that I would keep the rest of my riding days but now I don't know. I really am bummed by the idea of selling the CB as I do love this bike, the way it looks, sounds and feels. I've ridden my friend's Spyders and the three wheelers just do nothing for me; I would much prefer a Miata or S2000 if I give up on two wheels. At least I have options which is better than what many people in our age group have.

As we all get older, we become less physically fit and flexible.
Prior purchasing a 2-door vehicle, I would test getting in and out as these doors are longer and reaching seat belt from pillar B becomes more difficult. Also these sporty cars are much lower. Double obstacle for obese people.
Base on dealer experience, I see elders buying small SUV.