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I have thought about it quite frankly because I am realist. I do not like to think about, but I plan to ride as many days as I can, safely, and just do it. I ride to my cardiologist in San Antonio, about 170 miles one way for example just to see my doctor. He lights up when his 67 year young, Pace maker, mitral valve survivor shows up on a bike. He still shakes his head, but smiles. He knows when I cannot make it on my CB or RS, I probably will not make it at all.
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Living and enjoying a normal life as much as possible is the best recipe for overcoming all health obstacle!
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I don't think much past what I'm going to have for dinner or when my next flight is for work. But, I'm a very accident-prone person, and work among things that are hot, sharp and heavy, so I imagine that the end of my riding may come as easily by my own actions as it does by old age. In either case, if I can still move some of my arms and legs, there's still road racing and auto-cross. If I'd need a three-wheeler like a Ryker or something to keep the wind in my... well I already don't have hair... hopefully I won't be working, and the loss of ability to split lanes won't be a concern.
I have told my wife that when my time comes, I want to go out in a way that can provide some entertainment to others. She doesn't like my current idea of being put in a barrel and blown up during half-time at the local high school football games, so I'll need to come up with something else.
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In my time between M/C, life was less enjoyable.
Plan now is to continue at least until age 77, another 2 years & 3 months.
I tried helicopter lessons, but not relaxing.
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(11-09-2021, 02:37 AM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote: I don't think much past what I'm going to have for dinner or when my next flight is for work. But, I'm a very accident-prone person, and work among things that are hot, sharp and heavy, so I imagine that the end of my riding may come as easily by my own actions as it does by old age. In either case, if I can still move some of my arms and legs, there's still road racing and auto-cross. If I'd need a three-wheeler like a Ryker or something to keep the wind in my... well I already don't have hair... hopefully I won't be working, and the loss of ability to split lanes won't be a concern.
I have told my wife that when my time comes, I want to go out in a way that can provide some entertainment to others. She doesn't like my current idea of being put in a barrel and blown up during half-time at the local high school football games, so I'll need to come up with something else.
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Sometimes life sneaks up on you in ways you would never expect. My next birthday I will be 81 and I know I am not the oldest one on this forum. I have a good friend in Las Vegas who quit riding a few years ago, but he used to ride all over the land on a big Yamaha. He has a hilarious story about his wife beating him on the back of his helmet as they rode past Atlanta because he wouldn't go through town. He still turns wrenches on his beloved Model T Fords and loves driving and wrenching them at 94 years of age. I don't think I'll make it that far, but not for lack of wanting. Eyes go bad, joints fail, tendons get weak or torn, hearing will surely go, and it takes the whole team to ride a motorcycle. Chose your ancestors carefully and do what you can do safely. As they say in aviation, "There are old pilots and there are bold pilots, but there are no old, bold pilots."
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In Australia, LAM stands for Learner Approved Motorcycle. In other words, a bike with a limited power to weight ratio that authorities deem acceptable for learner riders and then for the next two years or until they upgrade their license.
A nice symmetry there, I think, between one end of riding life and the other.
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I've been in and out of several "hobbies" as one or another demands (or simply sucks me in more) attention or money. 
I gave up motorcycles after a crash while in college so moving on is not a big deal for me. My only concession to age - my back places limits on what I can lift and how long I can stand on my feet. The worst complainer, an area that was pranged pretty good in a motorcycle accident.
Most of the guys I hang out with, with motorcycles, are much older than me. One just sold his DR650 because he was having way hard of a time swinging his leg over the bike. He's on a 400 Bergman now.
Life happens, you do what you can - until you can't.
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If one can remain upright nearing the end, there is always sumthin' like this to consider:
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....#pid309253
Gin60: Unfortunately for you, snow is required - intended to soften the fall.
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That time will come but I won't be without other interests to fill my time. Surgery in both shoulders put an end to traditional archery for me and at the time I was mightily depressed about it but got over it, sold all but two bows that have sentimental value. When I stop riding I'll spend more time bird watching, photography, firearms, woodworking and other interests. I'll look back and say what a great ride it was.
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