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Age is no problem when riding motorcycles .. Here's my 5 tips: 1. Got a hip joint replacement? Use the electric starter instead of the kick start. 2. On Warfarin? Wear full leathers and carry a few band aids & some zip ties. 3. Can't ride far without a toilet break? Get yourself fully patched. Oxybutynin patches! 4. Got dementia? Use a GPS & set your home address before leaving home. 5. There's something else, but I forgot what it was.

83 and still riding. 5,000 to 7,000 miles per season. 2020 HD FXST. Wife (83 also) rides along.

Been ridin since i was 13 now 70 yrs and luv it

I've been riding since 1965, I'm now 73years old and riding a Road Glide. Growing older is mandatory but growing up is optional! Ride on my brothers and sisters!

68 yrs old and still riding 👍

80 and still learning or practicing every ride---never stop learning two-wheel rider skills.

I stopped riding in my early 20s when we started a family ,bought a used Harley at 60 and loving it .

83 still riding. Less in wet not because of conditions but the thought of having to clean bike afterwards 😂😂.

been riding motorcycles since I was 7 know I am 62 and 42 bikes later , living tha dream.. F.T.W

I'm 73yo, been riding since I was 16. My comfortable Harley burned down in my shed! I replaced it w/ an ,age inappropriate ,road race bike. My damaged knees could barely get back on the rear sets. After 1300 miles..they could. Riding this bike forced me to increase my mobility and my son said " Dad, that KTM is making you YOUNGER!"

I am 65 ,just got my first Harley last year. I plan to be riding a long time!!!

At 78 still riding my Guzzi V7. Two years ago in Europe did Nord Kapp and Stelvio etc on a rented Guzzi V7. 9000 km on that little jaunt. 25000 km clocked around Australia since owning current bike (3 years). For a bit of light stress I go onto gravel logging roads and to the high country in Tassie. Then to really amp up the stress, I chuck the bike on the ferry to the mainland and hit the freeway system around Melbourne at peak hour! Next January doing Rhajastan India on a Royal Enfield.

No, old age is not a barrier to riding. I'm 61, broken if several areas, but I still ride most days. I think it keeps you fit and active, and is great for your peace of mind. I will only stop riding when I physically and mentally can't ride or drive. I agree, as you get older and have been riding for a long time, you can predict what cars are going to do. I had several accidents on bike in my 20's and 30's, only one involved a car running a stop sign and hitting me. I haven't had a close call with a car for decades. I have avoided accidents with cars quite a few times, spotting what they are going to do, before they do it, and sitting in safe places when in traffic.

81 and still riding my Bonny. Not looking forward to the day when I can't.

Also don’t let anyone put you off what you want to do, even at an early age if it’s in your heart follow it

Got my license again at 49 after 20 odd years not riding its been six months now and still can’t wipe the smile of my face every time I ride

At 74 riding is what puts the biggest smile on my face and gets the ❤️ going, even if it is just to get a 6. Pack, or dog treats.

Never too old to ROCK and ROLL!

I'm 70, (never got past 25 in my head) and riding every day, doing runs and rallies and got no intention of stopping!

70 here. Exercise is key to maintain strength. Training to be confident handling a bike. And ride! Best regards bill

Had a back operation 2 years ago and took me a while to get the confidence back. I’m 65 now but as you say you have to exercise caution when riding especially in heavy traffic. The world hasn’t changed much, there are still idiots on the road. Love your videos Aymen keep them coming!

Len Vale-Onslow rode bikes all his life, he was made to stop riding at 102, he died at 103. I think that says it all.

I am old and not dead. Still working full time and riding at every chance I can get. I am 70 and still going strong. I feel that when you start giving things up you are getting ready to take the dirt nap. You have sage advice.

So happy to see so many people in their 70s commenting. Excellent. Well done. Safe rides people 👍🤜

72 years young still riding and enjoying it 09 fatboy just did a 450klm ride up in the mountains on Saturday with a group

72 and ride daily also surfing.

I was a bike mechanic. I must be pushing half a million miles. Only one serious head-on by an eejit who turned right out of a side street, trying to beat a truck coming from his left. I was only in bed for two weeks. Thank goodness.

Never too old and never too late to ride motorcycles!!!! Great stress relief and therapy , lets you know your alive!!!! Great video mate! Ride safe 😎

We only have today ,tomorrow is not promised and yesterday is gone so what are you waiting for, enjoy every day you are alive because when you are gone there is no reset .

Over 65 and don't do too much crazy shit anymore because it takes a lot longer to heal .

Got my first bike when I was 16 in 1965 and despite a serious accident when I was 19 I continued to ride. In my 60s I toured round India twice, and the Western USA six times. In my 70s I toured around Spain as well as continuing to ride all over the UK (including the Isle of Man.) I'd owned a lovely VFR750 for 30 years but recently changed bikes as it was getting a bit too heavy for an old man. I'm now riding a brand new Triumph Daytona 660...and loving it. It's like a baby VFR! Riding is not only good for your mental health but keeps alive the spirit of adventure and the desire to live life to the full. Thanks for a great video!

😎👍 Big thumbs up for the channel... 69 years old this year...

"Life is an adventure" im 55, just got my license and absolutely loving the adventure. ✌️

Love riding, had a break while raising a family. Got back in the saddle a couple of years ago on a 900 Vulcan. Just purchased my first Harley, a 2024 street glide (black on black) and I love it. Was looking at the road glide but decided to wait until I got a little older for that one as I'm only 60. I spend 3 days a week at the gym, health is everything. Without your health it doesn't matter what you ride it will all just sit in the garage. Love your videos, keep up the great work!

Spot on Aymen. I grew up on a farm, had a few offs but generally loved riding a dirt bike. Gave it away for about 20 years, reached 50 during the early days of Covid, had a midlife crisis, bought a new adventure bike during our second lockdown in Victoria, did a returning to riding course through Stay Upright and have loved life back on a bike ever since. I'm the same, I don't ride into Geelong on long weekends due the tourists who don't use their mirrors or are too busy looking at their phone and certainly not looking out for us riders. It's also made me a more aware driver of a ute/truck, in predicting & anticipating traffic and reading the other users of the road. It was handy during our numerous lockdowns as riders were still allowed out and about an even these days it's just great to get out, go for a run and flush out the bullshit of the past week at work. The Great Ocean Rd from Anglesea to Apollo Bay during lockdown was excellent. No tourists, no loose gravel, just hundreds of riders and divvy vans watching us go past at Lorne. And you are right - do stuff now instead of regretting it later on - excellent words!! Thanks Aymen - great video, as are all of your videos!!!

68, PMR, ST1300. Went out for a 320km ride yesterday, first one in a while. Feel better today than I did the day before the ride. You’re never too old to ride.

I bought a Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade when I was 68. Best purchase of my life and my absolutely favorite ‘object’ to own and riding it is my favorite thing to do. I’ve been riding since I was 13.

Great vlog, Aymen. You nailed it on all points for me, being I'm older, I felt in sync with your priorities, when & when not to ride, etc. Excellent ideology, thoroughly enjoyed the wise words. Ride safe 🏍⚡️ Annie, 👌🏽✌🏽😎 OND...

Great video, I’m 69, bought my first bike 54 years ago. 9 bikes later I switched from Road King to a softail just because it’s 300lbs lighter. If I do any mods to the engine it would be to put a cam that peaks torque around 3500 rpm, because these days that’s where I do most of my riding. I’m old, not dead, but I still do corners that will knock a little cholesterol loose.

Been riding since my teenage years, and now at 72 enjoy my stage 2 FXD as much or more than any other bike I have had. You dont stop riding when you get old but you do get old when you stop riding.

Thanks for the video and so timely. I'm just starting into motorcycle riding and I'm 56. I do plan to take lessons and practice practice and practice. And then practice some more.

I appreciate your videos I’m 73 and a new b and taking Harley classes hope to be on the ride soon

Started riding over 50 and loving it!

53 here and just learning, passed my theory and currently get lessons doing my DAS.

I never ride when I’m angry sad tired … I ride when I feel on the zone for riding

I'm 72 and have been riding since I was 16. These days I slow to at least the speed limit. Since most of my riding is in the country side of South Carolina I encounter almost no traffic. I like to ride at about 45mph. It's easy riding and the wind doesn't beat me to death. I've had my current Harley since I bought it new in 2011. After about $10,000 in maintenance and repairs she still runs good. When the old girl breaks she makes sure the repairs are as expensive as possible. The last repair was the starter, compensator,, rear sprocket and drive belt. Before that it was the rear wheel bearing at about 10k miles. And the tires last long enough to take a few country rides. (A bit exaggerated but you get the idea). Harley Fat Boy Lo. Not a bike for the financially challenged. I wasn't when I got the bike, but am now. But I just can't part with it. Let's just hope people don't start associating the riders with the woke company. I no longer purchase anything from Harley. Let them sell their products to the liberal progressives and the sexually confused. Go woke, go broke.

Great gems here!!! Not only for riding but life in general-- thanks for you words of wisdom and motivation 💯

Will be 65 at end of the year. Just bought a Livewire and RE Himalayan in a few days, to compliment my Triumph 1600 Not stopping now that I have time to ride

Great channel, my plan is to ride as long as I can, but to be honest I pick my times when I ride now, I ride smarter I think that’s what happens when we age 😊

Great video that offers excellent advice and insight on embracing challenges as we get older. I returned to motorcycling 8 years ago after a 30 year break. Training to pass my motorcycle test, some police training and riding with experienced motorcyclists have all improved my riding skills. It is not an exaggeration to say that ‘motorcycling is good for soul’.

I bought my FXLR in 1992. Still riding it. I was 18 when I started street riding. No plans on stopping.

All good advice especially at the the end. If you're not strong enough to pick up the bike unaided then you need a lighter bike or you need to get stronger which, by the way, you can do AT ANY AGE. The research is in about that fact. Same with VO2 max. As long as you can move you can improve with dedicated training. It doesn't have to be running. Rowing machine, aerobic exercises in the gym will do it. One other point. The research has shown that the most common time for accidents is the first hour and the last hour of a ride. Switch on when you ride out the gate and don't switch off when you're nearing the end of a ride. If you're tired STOP, take a break and re-assess. Sleep under a bridge or in a rest area - or anywhere! That way you can be sure you're going to be able to ride the next day.

Plenty of people around here too old to be driving a car.

Hi Love your videos awesome content. I'm watching all the way from South Africa.

Am 61 and have just came back to riding after quite some time away. Just bought a Suzuki SV650 which has been a real confidence boost. At present I’m still getting the hang of things again especially with the difference between the bikes of 20 plus years ago and today. I’m working on setting the bike up for trips and stocking up on appropriate riding gear. Have watched quite a few videos like this which has been a great help. Great job thanks for sharing.

I am 72. I live in Hanoi and ride everyday. I appreciate your çomments. One comment about judgement particularly riding in a group and following other riders. Dont do what others do. Dont be waved on to pass if you are not comfortable. Make your own decisions. I often ride in USA and Australia.. love it.

When that day comes I will take matters into my own hands. Riding is the 1 thing that brings me calm. I may move to an Indian when it comes, but I am 50 on a GSXR 750.

Got my first bike in 1971 and I am still riding at the age of 74, never had an accident only 2 tickets so far but, I love to ride at 130 km/h to 160 km/h. Twisties are double the posted speed and enjoy the lean of the bike.. I down sized to a 2023 softail for now but I might get another BMW K1600 GTL..

I'm 43 and started riding 5 years ago. Wish I had never waited. I love it.

I'm 74 and ride every day. My riding buddy bought a Triumph Tiger last year and is riding more than ever. We were talking today about a trip to Alaska. Definitely not too old to ride.

73 ,t100 modded, mv agusta brutale 800 amazing machine, keep going never give up!

I started riding at 65, and am now 70. It's given me a new lease of life.

Seen a New Street Glide leave the owner high & dry out front of Harley Heaven last Friday night... Newer isn't always better, stick with my Dyna THANKS Byproduct of your surroundings🤣😂 May all your days be Harley days Safe travels 🙏♥️💛🐾🐾🇦🇺

THANK YOU!!! I'm 55 and want to get my first motorcycle. My brother has had his license for years and is about 8 years younger than I am and he's so excited that I want to give this a go. I had never ridden a motorcycle before until a few weeks ago on a friend's farm with my brother. I had a ball! I have an e-scooter and ride that on the road with all the motorcycle protective gear, and I'm very careful that. I've found the e-scooter to be a gateway drug to a motorbike!!! 🤣 I'm looking to buy my first bike and get my L's in a few months. Thanks for your advice - I really appreciate it! Craig - Geelong 😃

Never too old to ride, you just need the right bike..I’m now 68 and have been riding from the age of 10, with absolutely zero intention of stopping until I’m 6ft under..

I'm 76 and I've recently gotten back into bikes after not riding for almost 50 years. It's taken me about 8,000 miles to figure out that my bike it too big for me. It's great on the highway, but maneuvering it around a campsite or dirt roads is a bit unnerving at times. My bike is a 97 BMW r1100rt. Anyone care to recommend a bike that's lighter and still is capable of riding on the highway? One of the things I love about the BMW is that crosswinds do not blow me off of the road.

78 ya I’ve slowed down a bit but still throw a leg over. Northern California ride a lot of twisty mountain roads

I started riding 9 months ago at age 61 and have done 6 track-days this riding season and have two more planned. I realize that I’m not particularly old but many of my track instructors have been approaching 70 and I have trouble keeping up with them while they’re keeping an eye on me, riding one-handed and giving me hand signals. I guess each person will run into limitations at some point but as long as your balance, vision and mental acuity are sufficient you can keep on keepin on!

Started riding again at the age of 82 after a 50 year lay off. Still riding at the age of 87. Will pack it in at a 100 lol.

Riding for a long time, 20+ years. 50 years old, tipped Ultra Glide over at gas pump last weekend when i got on high side mount, wife was already on back leaned the wrong way..i was like "what the hell just happened!?" Got it back up, guy in car pulled up said "need help" wife was like "no thank you" i said "YES actually" when we rode away, i was thinking "am i getting too old for thls?"

So true every single point - thanks for this great video

73. Riding since 16. BMW K1300S.

13:41 Started riding at 15, didn't ride again till 50. 93 now and still riding.

Thank you for the great advise and wisdom. I totally agree.

I had an XT 500 & XT600 in the 89’s l had to get off bikes because I was going to kill my self. Fast forward to 54 l got back on a Honda 250 and loved it. Swapped up to a 500 a year later. Got a 790 a year on and then got a modern Honda 1100. Lastly I now have an R18 at 59 (now 60). It was get a full size bike now or die wondering what all the fuss is about with that style of bike. Had the R18 for a year and it is fantastic it has charisma and is planted. It also has reverse and that is a luxury- sorry necessity. As I get older I will put a side car on that Berlin beast and keep the machine gun out of sight (joke). Sunday Sage is in full swing again. Good job.

I am 73 years young, rode two wheels for 50+ years, due to some health issues, I had my 18 year old Harley Davidson Fatboy converted into a Custom Frankenstein Trike, so I can continue riding.

I started riding motorcycles in 1965. I'm 75 years old and have 10 old Suzuki two stroke motorcycles in my garage dating from 1967 to 1977. I also ride a 1200S Bandit and a Hayabusa on the street. I've been Drag Racing motorcycles at local Drag Strips, since 1972 and still Drag Race a couple of two stroke bikes several times a year. The Drag Strip is the safest place to go fast, and anyone can Bracket Race any motorcycle. It's more difficult to ride on the street, or to race for that matter, every year as one ages, but I had TAVR Heart Surgery in 2020 and was Drag Racing later that Summer. Never stop doing the things you enjoy, or you will age faster! Regards, Motorbike Mike Piekarski

Just bought a 1950 125cc excelsior, once renovating to just a rideable bike im looking forward to riding it sedately around the area. Im 77 and havent ridden since my twenties.

I'm 73. Been a cyclist all my life and a motorcyclist since 1967. First bike was a Matchless 350. Still riding. I raced bicycles till I was 50 but I did retire from that.... motorcycles are easier (obviously) but require a different skill set. Still loving it and still cycle but mostly on an emtb. Great channel. Thanks.

78 and still riding my mt10. Not stopping anytime soon.

Started at 13yrs 70 now and still can and I will till I can't.

I road my bike (80 ) Harley 1200 cc sporty till I was 82 cleaned it up put it in the garage put a tender on it and have started it up for the next three years and it was my 2nd love wife and family being the first I miss it ❤❤❤❤❤😢 SKINTA. SEMPER FI.

Another great video brother 😊😊😊😊😊

I’m 72, female, 5’1” .. and I still ride all the time 🎉 Including group rides .. ride with a ladies MC

Riding myself an 1947 Harley with footclutch and gear stick on the gearbox, 16 inch extended fork, and a rigid frame, with a seat that follow the frame and rear fender, I’m 69 years old, very soon 70, I have no problems to drive my bike, but I’m a lone rider, doesn’t like to ride in groups. Original drum brakes, frame is raked, to fit the extended fork, it’s an old style Swedish Chopper, with open 3inch front belt, Linkert carb, I love the bike!!! The bike was originally built 1981, the Knuckle Head engine was purchased outside New Orleans 1977, so it took 4 years to have it ready for the road It’s also fitted with a Phase 3 clutch, and only a kick starter

I am 68 been riding since 17 and cant belive people think thats old. Never quit working = staying sharp and young enough to have fun.

62 been riding most of my life. Got hit by a pick up truck that ran a stoplight about 3 years ago,14 broken bones. Just got back on a Yamaha MT-07 and really enjoying it.

Started 1966 and is still going strong! I quit when I start losing concentration....whenever that will be....80+??😆😆🙄🙄

I am 72 still riding ❤ thank God❤

I’m 67 and still riding, my friends stopped but there wives tell them there too old, drives me crazy, my wife would never say that to me, she still likes to ride on the back,I keep my big bagger for coast to coast ride and my smaller bikes for short rides

I'm an all seasons rider in a north European country and 64 now and even when I'm feeling old and decrepit at times when I get on my bike the focus changes gradually towards mental and physical fitness. Took me a long time to gather the perfect riding gear though that'll keep me warm after the ride.

Can't wait for the "energy" video 😊

Awesome Video Aymen ( I’m still going camping ! )

Great advise which I personally agree with. Fear is how many people are controlled.

I was riding from the age of 10 to 65 and survived , I’m not pushing my luck any more with the crazies on the road now , If I came off at speed now ,they would simply scrape me off the road with a shovel , Nah ,I’ve had my fun , I’m not tempting fate any longer , 4 wheels 4 me now ♥️

I am 59 years old I have been riding since my teens (50 cc) then got my motorcycle license at the age of 18 . I stopped riding for about 20 years (from 30 to 50). I am currently riding around 3 k km per month all year round . I do agree 100% with what is said in this vidéo. Great video.. Ride safe

Been riding since I was 13. Now I’m 69 and still LOVE THE WIND THERAPY and FREEDOM that my Motorcycle (Road King Special) gives me. I had to basically quit riding for 18 years due to a job that wasn’t motorcycle friendly during that time. My advice to everyone-Don’t EVER let your job take you away from something or someone that you love. RIDE FREE & ENJOY as much of Your life as possible. GODSPEED TO EVERYONE WHO RIDES ON 2 (3) WHEELS.

Great to find your channel, thought I was the only one out here, 70 and still riding despite family warnings, have got into classic bike restoration and riding, fantastic for the brain but not the wallet, just bought a 2008 R1200 GS, have a Harley 1993 Lowrider, 1972 K2 Honda four ,1972 XS650, all which I restored and ride, it’s the way I found to keep fit in mind and body and keep the peace by living most of my days in the shed 😂, it’s a great combination to handle being old not dead.👍