lencap
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Greetings!
A few years ago I turned 70, deciding that after many decades of riding without incident it was time to move on. Over those years I owned everything from Ducati 916 and MV Agusta to many Japanese brands, Harleys and 7 different. BMWS. There were over 2 dozen motorcycles in all, nearly a dozen motorcycle safety classes, track days, and other trainings.
Since giving up riding I’ve missed it at times, but not enough to overcome 4 surgeries and the overhang from those events. Tonight I browsed my local BMW dealer’s website, and he has a 2021 Founders Edition on the showroom floor with 5K miles that he’ll let me have at a very good price.
Ordinarily I’d not reconsider, but I test rode the same model just after it came out and liked it. I’m 5’7”, but I’ve ridden a long time and was comfortable that I could handle the bike well. The issue is the weight, my age, and Father Time‘s impact on my body.
Rationally I know I should smile at the happy memories of riding and just move on. Yet, for some reason I’m still interested. My wife thinks I’m crazy, and I really can’t argue that she has lots of valid reasons for her concern.
So, here I am on a BMW R18 forum asking your thoughts about ”How do I move on, or should I give it one more try with the R18?”
I know the logical answer, but I need some “closure” to put this behind me once and for all.
What say thee?
A few years ago I turned 70, deciding that after many decades of riding without incident it was time to move on. Over those years I owned everything from Ducati 916 and MV Agusta to many Japanese brands, Harleys and 7 different. BMWS. There were over 2 dozen motorcycles in all, nearly a dozen motorcycle safety classes, track days, and other trainings.
Since giving up riding I’ve missed it at times, but not enough to overcome 4 surgeries and the overhang from those events. Tonight I browsed my local BMW dealer’s website, and he has a 2021 Founders Edition on the showroom floor with 5K miles that he’ll let me have at a very good price.
Ordinarily I’d not reconsider, but I test rode the same model just after it came out and liked it. I’m 5’7”, but I’ve ridden a long time and was comfortable that I could handle the bike well. The issue is the weight, my age, and Father Time‘s impact on my body.
Rationally I know I should smile at the happy memories of riding and just move on. Yet, for some reason I’m still interested. My wife thinks I’m crazy, and I really can’t argue that she has lots of valid reasons for her concern.
So, here I am on a BMW R18 forum asking your thoughts about ”How do I move on, or should I give it one more try with the R18?”
I know the logical answer, but I need some “closure” to put this behind me once and for all.
What say thee?