[bamaTrider]

While that sounds nice, old age will get you eventually.


Rayjoe

Or health issues. That’s what happened to me without warning. I had planned to ride well into my 70’s before the stroke.

 

[AZgl1800]

The reason I don't have the 1800 anymore,
is because I nearly passed out while riding at the Rally in Norfork, AR a few years back.

decided it was time to let my son keep it going down the road.

 

[OnaWingAndaPrayer]

I hope Lucas has become more like Motel 6 and will leave the lights on for you . Brings back the childhood memories of a few british bikes in my small town. Enjoy the rides.

 

[limpy45]

Now you guys are starting to make ME feel bad!! I will be 78 in May and still on 2 wheels! Of course my need for speed has long vanished someplace!! I still like my 99 GL1500 SE and I also know I will never wear it out. It might kill my though someday, but I like to wander about in my home state of ND if spring ever gets here!! 0f right now outside at 1538 hours on March 17th??? WTH???? I do a lot of "parking lot practice" every spring and several times during the summer to keep my balance and skills up to a fair degree. Hope to keep on 2 for at least till I am 80 or beyond! My Mom just passed away this past Dec at 95 years. Many family on her side went a long time so maybe I will also??

 

[Bike...and Dennis]

I hope to live a long and healthy life, at least until my ex-wife catches up to me. Then I'm a goner for sure. ..

 

[C-130 Jumper]

I had a '72 750 Bonneville and dated my wife while in the Corps. This movie was on-time. So was Top Gun 🙂

 

[Midnight Express]

A 1974 Daytona. Only had it a year, but only issue was the clutch return spring. Easy fix.

I instantly felt what the magazines were talking about back then with the British handling.

 

[slickster]

I'm in the same boat, sold my 05', thinking Vstrom 650...still riding my '80 1100, seems super light and very nimble compared to the wing, (1800)...

 

[C-130 Jumper]

Wish there were more of these made into later years with updated suspension and tire sizes. I did a few test rides back in the day, very easy on and off and such.

Honda GL650I Silver Wing Interstate: 1983 | Rider Magazine

When you see a hundred or a thousand Gold Wingers together, more than half of them are running solo, and this Silver Wing was a perfect ride for a solo guy or gal.

ridermagazine.com

 

[Bike...and Dennis]

I sure miss Clem and a few others from Rider. I have been subscribed to that mag since the first issue in 1974 but will not re-up when this sub runs out. Next to nothing of interest in it now.