Black wing Posted August 8, 2012 Share #1 Posted August 8, 2012 so i am just kinda curious as to how old the average venture rider is, most say i am too young to ride an "old man bike" since i am only 19 but im sure im not the only one out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted August 8, 2012 Share #2 Posted August 8, 2012 most say i am too young to ride an "old man bike" They might be surprised when the "Old Man" bike smokes them off the line....I have done that before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shuttlebug Posted August 8, 2012 Share #3 Posted August 8, 2012 Old man bike? I beg to differ. You don't have to be old to have good taste! My husband and I were in our 20's when we got our first touring bike, a full dressed 1980 KZ1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black wing Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted August 8, 2012 haha yes some of us do just have good taste. i got my first goldwing at 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted August 8, 2012 Share #5 Posted August 8, 2012 Oh yes !! the good old 1980 KZ1000 had one myself at the old age of 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted August 8, 2012 Share #6 Posted August 8, 2012 Old man's bike, indeed! Humph! I bought my first Venture when I was 33! I suppose to a 19 year old, even 33 is old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted August 8, 2012 Share #7 Posted August 8, 2012 Well DUH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmelah Posted August 11, 2012 Share #8 Posted August 11, 2012 one son is 20 and the other is 16 they both want my 99 RSTD my daughter is 14 on the 28th of this month and she wants both the 84 Venture and the 99 RSTD iv got kids with good taste :cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddevilmedic Posted August 11, 2012 Share #9 Posted August 11, 2012 had a V65 Magna at 18! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted August 14, 2012 Share #10 Posted August 14, 2012 They might be surprised when the "Old Man" bike smokes them off the line....I have done that before I have caused at least two HD riders to put significant money in their motors to alleviate the shame of an old fat guy on a barco-lounger totally embarrassing them. Not to mention the run of the mill sportster or dyna that is a fleeting meeting. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted August 14, 2012 Share #11 Posted August 14, 2012 I'm 18. But I'm trapped in a 60 year old body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted August 14, 2012 Share #12 Posted August 14, 2012 Both of my daughters rode their own motorcycles when they were teenagers - 30 years ago. I had a KZ650 and an Interstate back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted August 15, 2012 Share #13 Posted August 15, 2012 Well we do have another 19 yr old that I know of on the site. Chaharly he lives in Nebraska, so you aren't alone. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted August 16, 2012 Share #14 Posted August 16, 2012 Im not old just well preserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterGuns Posted August 17, 2012 Share #15 Posted August 17, 2012 They might be surprised when the "Old Man" bike smokes them off the line....I have done that before Hey Brad; want to take on this old man's FJR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave G 5150 Posted August 19, 2012 Share #16 Posted August 19, 2012 i can say that i am 43 years old, and while i don't consider 43 old, it IS OLDER THAN I'VE EVER BEEN BEFORE!!!! LOL ...Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted August 19, 2012 Share #17 Posted August 19, 2012 I have caused at least two HD riders to put significant money in their motors to alleviate the shame of an old fat guy on a barco-lounger totally embarrassing them. Not to mention the run of the mill sportster or dyna that is a fleeting meeting. Gary I love a story with a happy ending Gary Hey Brad; want to take on this old man's FJR? Herb....I could get myself in SO much trouble with that bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeekerFor Posted August 20, 2012 Share #18 Posted August 20, 2012 The only reason they make comments like that is they know NOTHING about how to repair a bike and are afraid or to lazy to learn. To ride the classic bikes you need to be willing to get your hands dirty once and awhile as more than one shop is staffed by "technicians" who can only plug a bike in and are lost when it comes to the classics. And by the way these bikes are Classics not old! You ride and hold your head high as you're amongst the finest! Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator06 Posted August 20, 2012 Share #19 Posted August 20, 2012 Are WE old riders or WISE riders??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBJ Posted August 20, 2012 Share #20 Posted August 20, 2012 Well I ride a Venture with the Lady Friend but my other bike is a V65 sabre that I have owned since new. 105hp.at the rear wheel 565lbs. In her day before all the light weight repliracers she was a monster, topped only by the V Max the next year. I guess age is only mean you have more experience and the knowledge of how to use it. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted August 21, 2012 Share #21 Posted August 21, 2012 I feel young when I ride my Venture!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yama Mama Posted September 7, 2012 Share #22 Posted September 7, 2012 I will keep riding as long as I can get my leg up high enough to get on the bike! Now if I cannot get off the bike, that is another situation. Yama Mama:crackup::crackup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douginflorida Posted September 12, 2012 Share #23 Posted September 12, 2012 I just voted in my age...Yes I am part of the old guys rule demographic...Now at 53,every time I get on my "old" 98 RSTD I feel like the 19 year old kid I once was riding my 1976 HD Bicentennial 1200 Superglide!!Yes my 1st bike.Age is just a state of mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telos Posted October 6, 2012 Share #24 Posted October 6, 2012 My father used to say, "You're only as old as who you feel". I ride occasionally with guys on age appropriate bikes. The youngest 20 something guy now rides one of those new Ducati Panigales. The middle 30 something guy is on a naked Buell. I ride a RSTD with a backrest. I think that sums it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainfart Posted October 18, 2012 Share #25 Posted October 18, 2012 Old?!?!? well, i guess so.. prefer to think of myself as experienced or seasoned.. my favorite Venture "trick".. cruising down the freeway at 70 - 75mph in 4th gear as we come alongside an HD rider or two. Give'm a little wave (or tip my coffee cup at'em), slide into 5th gear and motor away... AZ speed limit is often 75... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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