And the oldest biker I've met recently

[middleaged2wheeler]

Pulled up outside the tearooms in FOXTON on his 87 beamer-got talking to him and he said was his 70 ieth birthday--and his beamer had never had it,s head off at 227,000kms-and was chuffed at that--new drive shaft and rear suspension and i forget how many clutches--got to thinking myself about these beamers that mileage doesn,t mean that much under 100,000 kms.
I think there older riders around NZ --used to have one in levin -parked outside the library on his green pom bike--but aint seen him for quite some time.

[Rhubarb]

I am sure that there is an old bloke still racing motor bikes with CAMS. I think he was pushing 80 the last time I saw him race. I race historic cars and we share a race meeting with CAMS once a year. We have a race meeting with them this weekend. I'll keep an eye out for him.
I hope I'm still riding at 70. I don't know whats better - riding at 70 or a BMW with 227,000km but put them both together and thats really impresive.

[Baldy]

ive just started riding again im 61 theres a lots of us old farts out there, and loving it:apint::Oi:

[Ixion]

70s respectable, but not notable.

What became of the octogenerian 'Busa riding dude up north ?

Really, nowadays no reason why a rider shouldn't keep on going until the end. Or at any rate, as long as in a car. Electric starters have removed the sex and age restrictions from biking.

[slofox]

Turn 60 in less than two weeks.........goddam, musta blinked somewhere along the line.....

[babysteps]

I got my Vespa from an old boy in Rangiora, he wasn't riding it because he was spending too much time on his Bonni!

He would have been 70 if he was a day! :niceone:

[awayatc]

Bob Cooke in Motueka was successfully competing on his trials bike well into his seventies.....

[Pumba]

Was riding on the weekend with an 82 year old, riding a newish GSX650F, wasnt any slug on the road either, had to give him hand to get off the bike in a couple of places we stoped due to uneven ground but that was about it.

[JATZ]

Bob Cooke in Motueka was successfully competing on his trials bike well into his seventies.....

Still does a bit of coaching of trials riders too I think, I'll ask him next time I see him.
Father in law's 74 and still riding, rebuilt himself gsx500 from the ground up to ride, which he does bloody well, kept right up my clanger all the way into the cobb reservoir on it(windy gravel), and now he's building a kawasaki ? 250 so he can do gravel properly

[DougB]

I will be 76 come December, I have been riding bikes since 1952 ahout 54 years. I learnt to ride during the war, on a 1936 Harley.

My first bike was a 1950 AJS it was one of the first bikes with rear springing. I have had ten bikes since then and last year purchased my 12th a Suzuki Burgman 400cc maxi scooter, which I have had up to 150KMPH. I am expecting to get a speeding ticket soon.

I ride almost daily, mostly commuting, but went from Hamilton to Auckland to a meeting yesterday.

My wife and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversiry on Saturday, she still has her motorcycle licence but finds the Burgman too heavy for her.

I was, and may be still, the oldest member of this and the Burgman USA forums

I suspect there are many more riders out there in their 70's and 80's who have not got computers.

[cave weta]

This cool dude came for a ride with me last week.

He has just bought himself a KLX300 cos they are going cheap and he reckons that if he doesnt do it now, he never will!

. Good rider, picks the right line every time but tires easily.
I felt privilaged to have him!
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[Dino]

Well done DougB :clap:, shit i hope I am still riding at 76!

[bomma]

^ +1 hope to be an old fart biker one day too :niceone:

[Slyer]

Anyone who has lasted that long riding will surely have some awesome advice and a story or two!

[middleaged2wheeler]

Maybe 90 mile beach or some other could be my senior stomping ground when all else fails--no laws about OFF road riding is there.

[NighthawkNZ]

and his beamer had never had it,s head off at 227,000kms-and was chuffed at that--new drive shaft and rear suspension and i forget how many clutches

pffffft... just run in man...

[nodrog]

im surprised you old buggars can work the internet machine :bleh: my old man cant even work a digital watch.

[Blackbird]

im surprised you old buggars can work the internet machine :bleh: my old man cant even work a digital watch.

Ahhhh... you young 'uns.....:(

[oldrider]

70s respectable, but not notable.

What became of the octogenerian 'Busa riding dude up north ?

Really, nowadays no reason why a rider shouldn't keep on going until the end. Or at any rate, as long as in a car. Electric starters have removed the sex and age restrictions from biking.

I agree with you there Ixion.

Add cruisers and scooters with their low center of gravity and seat height to your list of aids/improvements.

Personally I find the Tiger's height/wieght a bit tricky for my skinny old legs at times these days!

Doug B at 76? I think is one of KB's oldest members but I know a few in their 80's still out their riding two wheels. :yes: John.

[alanzs]

I will be 76 come December, I have been riding bikes since 1952 ahout 54 years. I learnt to ride during the war, on a 1936 Harley.

My first bike was a 1950 AJS it was one of the first bikes with rear springing. I have had ten bikes since then and last year purchased my 12th a Suzuki Burgman 400cc maxi scooter, which I have had up to 150KMPH. I am expecting to get a speeding ticket soon.

I ride almost daily, mostly commuting, but went from Hamilton to Auckland to a meeting yesterday.

My wife and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversiry on Saturday, she still has her motorcycle licence but finds the Burgman too heavy for her.

I was, and may be still, the oldest member of this and the Burgman USA forums

I suspect there are many more riders out there in their 70's and 80's who have not got computers.

Great to hear from you. Congratulations on your wedding anniversary. Anyone can ride, but staying married for 50 years is notable! :woohoo:

[middleaged2wheeler]

that, one breed of bike that gets car mileages from its build quality and design--parallel twin was it?

[bomma]

Maybe 90 mile beach or some other could be my senior stomping ground when all else fails--no laws about OFF road riding is there.

just a bunch of tree-hugging hippies wanting to save the dunes and shit.....:bash::whocares:

[slofox]

im surprised you old buggars can work the internet machine :bleh: my old man cant even work a digital watch.

Actually nodrog, our generation invented computers..........

[avgas]

Actually nodrog, our generation invented computers..........
Wrong again....i think you will find they were looms (room computers) or transistors.
Personal computers (the ones you are referring to) were invented by much younger chaps. Most retired well before their 40's.

[Radar]

The oldest biker I know is one of our Ulysses Club members. I'm not sure of his exact age but he must be well into his 70's, maybe 80.

I put a video of him on YouTube.

Listen to what he says at the end of the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4jENCN-HNk

Can someone tell me how to insert a video, or a photo? I cannot see those options. Thanks.

[martybabe]

Turn 60 in less than two weeks.........goddam, musta blinked somewhere along the line.....

Aint it the truth, I'm the oposite of that program (life on mars) I fell asleep in 1978 and woke up yesterday, how does 30 years go in a bloomin fortnight! :mad:


I will be 76 come December, I have been riding bikes since 1952 ahout 54 years. I learnt to ride during the war, on a 1936 Harley.



You sir are an inspiration, bloody well done and long may you have the sun and wind on yer back and a rumble between your legs. Top bloke.


Anyone who has lasted that long riding will surely have some awesome advice and a story or two!

True true, Ignore the wisdom and experience of the older biker generation at your peril. I've nothing but respect for em.

Any one ever heard of Vale Onslow, Semi famous in Britland, still riding in his nineties, I think he may have left us now mores the pitty, that bloke had engine oil for blood. :niceone:


Edit; Apologies, Len left us in 2004 at 103 years of age and rode up to 102 years old. Amazing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Len_Vale-Onslow

[xwhatsit]

Dude down the road bought a GN250 for his 8x'th birthday. Magua met him too somewhere, he'll remember how old he is.

[toycollector10]

Dave Dixon, 80 plus and still riding. Mostly with the Classic Japanese Motorcycle Group here in Christchurch.

Go Mate!!

[1 Free Man]

ive just started riding again im 61 theres a lots of us old farts out there, and loving it:apint::Oi:
Hey Baldy. Good choice of ride.I've been riding 6 months. 55 years young for me.
Another old fart and loving it. :niceone:

[varminter]

Well I'm feeling much better. Thought I was out of my tree learning to ride at 60. Rode (fell off) a 150 Vespa in the mid 60's, hated it. Love my GN250 but want a proper one now. Only a couple of months before I can sit my restricted, then on to a full. I can't afford to wish my life away. Boy, it makes me feel young again, where did the last 40 years go? did I enjoy it? can I do it again please, I'll get it right this time I promise.:msn-wink:

[freddy72]

I no of two guys one is 82 and brought himself a new bike for his 80th and onther who would be atleast 85 and still loving it,they always have some some good stories and advice

[Dooly]

A customer of mine is 85 and was riding up until recently when he had his 3rd hip replacement.