14 minutes ago, Hummin said:

 

Most should quit the motorbike riding long time before your age, but if that's one of the things  giving you the power to live, enjoy as long you can. Ride on

 

Some people have no choice, I watched a guy the other week at makro he could barely walk but got on a motorbike, 

1 hour ago, FolkGuitar said:

 

No changes... The big bikes are a bit more to handle at walking speeds, but once moving, no problems.

In town, which is where most of our riding takes place, I use a 125cc Honda and my wife rides a 110 Yamaha. For weekend and longer touring, we ride two-up on a Honda 750

I quit motorcycling about 5 years ago as I have a balance problem and I also realised that if I dropped the bike I could never pick it up on my own. I had a Yamaha 550cc shaft drive, a Honda CB 400 and a 200cc Honda Phantom.

 

 

As long as I don't become a burden on my wife I'll be fine, 

Just hit 70, last week, so if I squeeze out 10 more healthy years, then no complaints here.   None now, since already retired for 25 yrs, so hard to complaint about that.

 

Already past my expiration date for being born 1954.  Past my father's age, and mother almost made it 75.   Her side has good genes.  Brother is 77 this month, and healthy also.

 

Hard to tell about my gene pool, as most died <60 yrs old, but also alkys & chain smokers.  Cousin just passed (mother's side) at 84.

 

Still ride scooter, and faculties intact, so no concerns yet, though slowed down and more careful.  

 

Might crap out tonight, in my sleep hopefully, or 10+ yrs from now.  Don't think about it, less stress.  One O&A at a time 😎

Just now, billd766 said:

I quit motorcycling about 5 years ago as I have a balance problem and I also realised that if I dropped the bike I could never pick it up on my own. I had a Yamaha 550cc shaft drive, a Honda CB 400 and a 200cc Honda Phantom.

 

 

At least with 4 wheels you stand a chance, my wife wont let me on the bike these days, 

3 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

Some people have no choice, I watched a guy the other week at makro he could barely walk but got on a motorbike, 

 

 

Someone else's?

3 hours ago, BritManToo said:

I'm OK with 70 (nearly 69 now), don't really want to live in the 'falling apart' time.

Nothing more I really want to do, nothing more I really want.

Happy enough as I am currently.

Don't think that is way too soon 70 is still good.  Maybe make a new plan for the next 10 years.  Things you want to do or places you want to go I am sure there is something. 

2 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

At least with 4 wheels you stand a chance, my wife wont let me on the bike these days, 

Smart woman.

 

I am looking for a decent electric trike, preferably with 4 wheels as it is a bit more stable.

 

I would like one with lead acid batteries. The range may be shorter, but the batteries are a lot safer than the ones used in EV vehicles.

 

I don't go more than about 15km away from home unless my wife drives me in the pickup truck.

2 minutes ago, billd766 said:

Smart woman.

 

I am looking for a decent electric trike, preferably with 4 wheels as it is a bit more stable.

 

I would like one with lead acid batteries. The range may be shorter, but the batteries are a lot safer than the ones used in EV vehicles.

 

I don't go more than about 15km away from home unless my wife drives me in the pickup truck.

For short rides, atv is a great choice for those who manage to step over the seat. Add one.box at the front and one at the back, you got room for some decent shopping as well. 

 

 

14 minutes ago, billd766 said:

I quit motorcycling about 5 years ago as I have a balance problem and I also realised that if I dropped the bike I could never pick it up on my own. I had a Yamaha 550cc shaft drive, a Honda CB 400 and a 200cc Honda Phantom.

 

 

 

I am 71 and love motorbikes but gave up riding this year. The traffic in Pattaya is crazy and even a small accident could ruin the last few years i have.

When I can't wipe my own ass anymore or start losing my marbles, I hope I have the balls to take 2mg of fentanyl and go sleepy bye.

 

50 now, would be nice to make it to 70 or a bit more in good health/mind.

I've noticed that many people 'start' to be old simply because they reached a certain number of years. "Now that I'm XY years old I'm going to give up all my fun, and spend my days in an easy chair with a beer dreaming about the past."

 

Certainly, physical health plays an increasingly important role in what we can and can not do as we age, but to give up living because we reach a certain age that someone else thought should be the end is foolish!

As Richard Bach said so well in his book; "Defend your limitations, and sure enough, you own them!"

10 minutes ago, FolkGuitar said:

I've noticed that many people 'start' to be old simply because they reached a certain number of years. "Now that I'm XY years old I'm going to give up all my fun, and spend my days in an easy chair with a beer dreaming about the past."

 

Certainly, physical health plays an increasingly important role in what we can and can not do as we age, but to give up living because we reach a certain age that someone else thought should be the end is foolish!

As Richard Bach said so well in his book; "Defend your limitations, and sure enough, you own them!"

I know people like that.  They think they can't do this or that anymore just because they're "old." I don't understand that mindset.

 

In my mind, if I'm in the mood to do something, I just do it.  But I also know my limitations.  I won't be doing any rock climbing anytime soon.  Anyway, the quickest way to become an old man is to start acting like one.  

 

I'm 73, but that's  still young, considering my family history.  Usually, those people live to the late 80s, early 90s.  One great uncle was 106 when he died.  His mind was all there but he was in an assisted living facility because of mobility issues and a back problem. 

1 hour ago, Hummin said:

For short rides, atv is a great choice for those who manage to step over the seat. Add one.box at the front and one at the back, you got room for some decent shopping as well. 

 

 

Unfortunately I can't step over the seat any more. so I need a flat floor in front of the seat that I can slide my feet across. A golf cart would be good but a bit expensive. These are price on application and based in Bangkok.

 

https://uegolfthailand.com/en/product/

 

 

21 minutes ago, billd766 said:

Unfortunately I can't step over the seat any more. so I need a flat floor in front of the seat that I can slide my feet across. A golf cart would be good but a bit expensive. These are price on application and based in Bangkok.

 

https://uegolfthailand.com/en/product/

 

 

I have seen those golf Carts.at the shopping mall, and indeed the prices is like a small car. 

38 minutes ago, billd766 said:

Unfortunately I can't step over the seat any more. so I need a flat floor in front of the seat that I can slide my feet across. A golf cart would be good but a bit expensive. These are price on application and based in Bangkok.

 

https://decogreenenergy.com/olddeco/index.php/th/product-deco/electric-bicycles/family-3

2 hours ago, quake said:

When the small head no longer works.

It's time to go.

You'll change your mind when the time comes. Believe it or not there's more to life than getting your end away.

3 hours ago, billd766 said:

I quit motorcycling about 5 years ago as I have a balance problem and I also realised that if I dropped the bike I could never pick it up on my own. I had a Yamaha 550cc shaft drive, a Honda CB 400 and a 200cc Honda Phantom.

 

 

bill, same here,I sold my last Harley at 68.It was a bagger and I figured if I ever dropped it I could never pick it up. Also very expensive to replace or rebuild the engine if it blew up.I rode HD,s around LOS,Laos,Cambodia and KL for 7 years accident free. I consider myself very lucky to have survived that. Another item on my bucket list to tick off.

3 hours ago, Hummin said:

 

Most should quit the motorbike riding long time before your age, but if that's one of the things  giving you the power to live, enjoy as long you can. Ride on

 

I don't really believe age to be the important factor. I believe it should be physical and mental abilities.

I've seen 50yr olds who were 'dottering old men,'  stumbling on smooth pavement, and 85yr olds still out there playing, dancing, and living life to the fullest, looking as if they are in their 60s.

No... it's not about age. It's about the body and mind.

I will clock out at 60.

I'll get the cancer at 60.  Probably be done by 70.

16 minutes ago, FolkGuitar said:

I don't really believe age to be the important factor. I believe it should be physical and mental abilities.

I've seen 50yr olds who were 'dottering old men,'  stumbling on smooth pavement, and 85yr olds still out there playing, dancing, and living life to the fullest, looking as if they are in their 60s.

No... it's not about age. It's about the body and mind.

I would like to agree, but any activity that requires reaction, reflexes, time, timing and execution of instincts or planned reaction decreases the older you get. Driving a car is more forgiving than having an accident with motorcycle. Small accidents can turn out worse for an elderly due to healing time, and also small incident can lead to chronic issues, that normally heals when younger. 

1 hour ago, jaideedave said:

bill, same here, sold my last Harley at 68.It was a bagger and I figured if I ever dropped it I could never pick it up. Also very expensive to replace or rebuild the engine if it blew up.I rode HD,s around LOS, Laos, Cambodia and KL for 7 years accident free. I consider myself very lucky to have survived that. Another item on my bucket list to tick off.

Another reason I quit biking was that about 10 years ago I got T-boned at a set of lights in Nakhon Sawan on my Honda Phantom. 2 old ladies and a grandson simply ran a red light and hit the bike on the left side under the rear seat. It bent the bike a bit as well as me, though  I rode on for a few more years before I quit.

2 hours ago, FolkGuitar said:

I don't really believe age to be the important factor. I believe it should be physical and mental abilities.

I've seen 50yr olds who were 'dottering old men,'  stumbling on smooth pavement, and 85yr olds still out there playing, dancing, and living life to the fullest, looking as if they are in their 60s.

No... it's not about age. It's about the body and mind.

I think it is more about the body than the mind TBH.

 

3 years ago I could hump 40kg sacks of cement and spend a couple of hours cutting down the grass and scrub.

 

Nowadays I can't even lift a 20ko sack and I am lucky if I can spend 30 minutes every 3 or 4 days cutting the scrub, and even then I take a 10 minute break to get my breath back.

 

My spirit is willing but my flesh is weak, and it isn't through want of trying.

I'm 81 today and beginning to experience the "gifts" that age brings -  my body is deteriorating but I think my mind is fine and that makes it worse. I'm trying to decide about the way forward.

 

 

I will be most grateful to have another 25 years minimum in decent health.

I would like to keep living until I no longer have quality of life.

 

After that, time to go.

28 minutes ago, Negita43 said:

I'm 81 today and beginning to experience the "gifts" that age brings -  my body is deteriorating but I think my mind is fine and that makes it worse. I'm trying to decide about the way forward.

Happy Birthday, young fella.

6 hours ago, jonesthepost said:

I am in my 87'th year and have mobilty promblems  getting up steps to get in and out of the house unaided is  difficult but I still have intrest in live to keep me going.  Lucky enough to have my family to look after me but could not mange  without them I could not cope. One thing I am glad about is I moved to Thailand 21 years ago and not  stuck in England.

Yes , sadly you would of been in a nursing home if you had stayed 

Good luck to you Sir 

4 hours ago, KhunLA said:

 

https://decogreenenergy.com/olddeco/index.php/th/product-deco/electric-bicycles/family-3

The dottering old fools have these in Pattaya

Many are not even 60yo and yet are sitting their big fat bums on these!

Pathetic