Average Owner Age What is yours?

[Howboucha]

This gets brought up constantly, old man's (woman) young rider, etc bike.
Just what age is the "average age" Lets do a poll.

You will notice that 66-70 is the last option. This is because the poll can only handle so many choices.

Brendan

[mike183]

Man, just made it into the 46-50 group.
Nine more days and I would be in the higher bracket.

[bluestreak]

:D My DL650K4 was my 59th birthday present to myself... I LOVE it!!!

[Mariah]

Two more birthdays and I'll be off the chart :roll: --- then the old folks home at Harleyville, short pants, thongs and loud pipes. The up side is no more hot helmets in the summer. :wink:
Anyone know how to tie a do-rag :?:

[DaveStrom]

a few more months and ill be in the 31 - 35 section! Bring it on!!
8)
daVeStrom

04 DL1000 Blue

[steve tech]

48

[thefifthcircle]

Two more birthdays and I'll be off the chart :roll: --- then the old folks home at Harleyville, short pants, thongs and loud pipes. The up side is no more hot helmets in the summer. :wink:
Anyone know how to tie a do-rag :?:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
You just made my day. That's the funniest thing I have read in awhile!! THANK YOU! Oh and good luck with that do-rag :wink:

[Lencho]

47, but I feel like 21 when I an wheeling and scrapping in the turns on my DL1000!

[bikeslut]

I never did respond to the question, "is it an old guy's bike"... obviously it is... myself included...but every time I ride with my 20 something friends on their zx/yzf/sv they ask me how an old guy on a touring bike can kick their butts. It's an old guys FAST bike! 40+ and still a slut

[oldgoat]

My DL1000 K4 was a retirement present to myself

I'm 65.5 :o

[hond330]

im 54.. :lol:

[rudramdas]

:P well i just turned 24 and got this bike....and i see on the poll that its strictly leaning towards the middle aged group....but it sure is fun...age dosent matter.......when on top of it...i think it makes us all equal on the fun we have....got my bike for a week and already 350+ miles on it... :D

[ryan]

34

[SpeedStar]

The drivers license says 1971 which makes me 33 - sometimes I feel a lot older, then I get on my Strom and I feel a lot younger. Hey wife, this thing is keeping me young. Can I get something else for it? :D

[Ksedlarz]

Well, I am 68 and so now there are two respondents in that bracket.
Actually I bought the V Strom 650 because I did not want to wrestle with a 670 pound Kawasaki Concours any more. I also have a BMWR1150RT. However, I am so happy with the V Strom that I am thinking of selling the BMW also.
Ksedlarz

[dnkbaurz]

The big 50.

[BikerTrash]

24 here(till august), from the pole results looks like there is a shortage of people my age with good taste in bikes;)

[Pete]

51....and not happy about it! :cry:

[Lencho]

Wow Pete, you don't look 51 in your picture...

[Pete]

Wow Pete, you don't look 51 in your picture...

Some hair colourant and a stupid uniform work wonders mate! :lol:

[cdnt48]

Just turned 57 and leave next week on a 5,000-mile western trip on my 2005 DL650.

[willyvee]

68. Bought DL650K5, 28 Jan 05. Did Baja in Mar, 3600 miles. Lost Coast in Apr, 1000 miles. Hyder Seek, Ak 27-28 May aprox. 4500 miles. As of today, 12 May, 7231 miles. Love that bike. Started riding 1953 on Harley 125.

'99 VFR800
'90 R100RT
05 DL650K5

[Lencho]

You go WillyV! You inspire this 47 year old to look forward to be in his 60's! Obvoiously more time to ride!!!

[Rick]

There's a lot of guys in my age range - 46 or so. You gotta' love the cheap insurance rates.

[Pete]

68. Started riding 1953 on Harley 125.



Brilliant Willy! Respect to you mate! 8)

[tejasbusa]

I agree with the cheap insurance, I am able to have my 19 yr old mistress, Miss Busa, and my Strom at 51, but when you still have teanagers at the house they drive the rates up a little bit, but they are worth it, being able to ride with your kids.

[USMC V-STROMMER]

35 years young and loving it. So I'll be 36 in a few months.....I am going to stretch this 35 thing as long as possible. :P

[oldgoat]

68. Bought DL650K5, 28 Jan 05. Did Baja in Mar, 3600 miles. Lost Coast in Apr, 1000 miles. Hyder Seek, Ak 27-28 May aprox. 4500 miles. As of today, 12 May, 7231 miles. Love that bike. Started riding 1953 on Harley 125.

'99 VFR800
'90 R100RT
05 DL650K5

Willy, you put me to shame. You're one tough old man :D

I'll have to get my finger out & ride instead of thinking about riding.

[feliz]

68. Bought DL650K5, 28 Jan 05. Did Baja in Mar, 3600 miles. Lost Coast in Apr, 1000 miles. Hyder Seek, Ak 27-28 May aprox. 4500 miles. As of today, 12 May, 7231 miles. Love that bike. Started riding 1953 on Harley 125.

'99 VFR800
'90 R100RT
05 DL650K5

Good on ya!!

I'm 65.

[buck]

Hey, I couldn't even remember if I had responded to this poll. Is that old enough? I'm 52. Silver 03 DL1000.

buck/enthusiast/Don

[TerryB]

52 here. Got 38,000 on my 2000 Bandit 1200S and getting a DL650 tomorrow. Not going to sell the Bandit just want variety. I keep telling my wife that that keeps me young. and bruised.

[Shankle]

33

[Cpope]

58 when doing nothing
48 when on my Harley
38 when playing softball
28 when on the DL1000
18 when in bed with my wife, OK I lied

the DL has really made it fun to ride again
"The twist and grin ride"

[Stromboli]

No surprise to me to see the Strom generally appeals to older riders. Let the young guys with strong backs and less developed imaginations have the crotch rockets and allow the newbies and less informed the Hardleys.

The Strom is obviously appreciated by riders with some serious miles under their butt. My 650 has to be counted as one of the best over-all bikes I've owned. Some say it's ugly, and quite honestly the ass end of the 650 does make it look like the motorcycle version of the Aztek, but it gets better looking every time I ride - and I've been doing that long enough to know what I want. I've owned a couple dozen bikes over the last 37 years of riding so that makes me.. uh.. 50! Holy CRAP! how did THAT happen???

[Tone]

47, and not (technically) an owner until next week. Back on bikes after 25 years and decided that the DL650 was the perfect 'born again' vehicle. :D

[Imagine]

I'm 26 feeling 60 on some days. :roll:

[mrote]

38 here. I've ridden dirt bikes since I was probably 9 or so. Raced amateur/semi-pro motocross for about 6 years but after having back surgery last year do to a damaged disc, I didn't feel comfortable getting back on and riding like I wanted to. Understand that in 30 years of riding I have never owned a street bike and had only ridden two or three that friends had. Anyway,decided it was time so I took the MSF course, and started shopping. Went to various dealers of all makes and ended up seeing a blue DL650 that looked like what I wanted. Bought it the next day and couldn't be happier.

[Gegner]

Good lord.. 52. I guess I'm an old fogie now. Bah... I refuse to accept that!!

Although, every Strom I've seen tooling around here in Southern California seems to have a mature looking 'kid' riding it ;) I hearby vote myself into that camp!

Ain't denial a hoot? 8)

[kamloopsal]

59 in October. Counting the months to retirement - then some serious touring!
Bought my 650 this year to replace a 1982 Yamaha Seca 650 that I had from new - very happy with it :lol:

Al

[gbritnell]

Turned 60 in April. I've been riding since I was 16 and have enjoyed every mile and dirt trail. I bought my 2003 Strom in June of this year and enjoy the hell out of it.
gbritnell

[darin bell]

37 years old and enjoying my new Red DL650.

[Gilk51]

Good lord.. 52. I guess I'm an old fogie now. Bah... I refuse to accept that!!

Although, every Strom I've seen tooling around here in Southern California seems to have a mature looking 'kid' riding it ;) I hearby vote myself into that camp!

Ain't denial a hoot? 8)

Aw, you're just a young guy. Now, 54, that's old! :shock:

Imagine, you whippersnapper, I've been married longer than you have been alive! :P

Suzuki & Kawasaki - a nice mix!

[Cpope]

Well Chuck, just how long have you beem married?

Chuck

ps: 37 years here and hopefully still going

[Gilk51]

Well Chuck, just how long have you beem married?

Chuck

ps: 37 years here and hopefully still going

Just 31 there, Chuck! :D
and hopefully still going as well!

[Cpope]

Just 31 there, Chuck!
and hopefully still going as well!


Hell 31 is super, look around, people today are not half as lucky as us.

Charlie[/quote]

[Luke]

I'm a mere 28 years old on my DL1000 :)

[Corpsie]

26 with a DL650.

I think the thing is that it doesn't seem to be a well advertised bike, so the young'ns who make rush decisions don't know about it.

Plus, they're not as widely seen as things such as crotch rockets and cruisers.

[Buckwheat]

I am 67 and I have a DL650 and a GL1800. I am not planning on getting rid of either one. One is for two up and the other is for me.

[Squeaky]

Got my Strom just a few months before hitting the big 30. First bike was an SV650S at age 28, and the Strom seemed like a very natural progression when I wanted something more comfy and slightly less sporty.

I still ride a "spirited" pace and ride the Strom like it IS a sport bike, but I'm not cramped up afterwards!

[Maritimer]

34 here with a silver DL650.

It's my...um....9th bike since I started riding at 19.

Alan

[fyr]

36
And all is well..

[steve tech]

49

[QBOTU]

45

I look 35 and feel 70. :wink:

[motoxusa]

I'm 70 and just got an 04 DL1000 two weeks ago. I've already put almost 2000 miles on it and love it. I find a reason to ride it every day. I guess we'll have to add a 71-75 category to the poll because I'll still be riding it next year....and beyond.

[Cpope]

Come on Lou, 70 in age, yes, but not 70 in mind and body. Hope to see you soon. Ride well and enjoy the DL.
Charlie

[spongebob218]

Wow do I feel young after reading quotes from all you OLD guys. Just kidding. I got my Wee Strom when I was 22 and am almost 24 now. I wanted one when they first came out in '02 but had to wait till summer '04 to get it. I ride it everyday and got 5500 miles on it. I would have more miles on it but only live 4.9 miles from work. I may have find a job further away so I can ride it more.

[stromsalesman]

yes, i'm 45 goin on 25. i ride w/ a bunch of youngsters on fri. nites, usually w/ my wife on back. we can still curve faster than most of em. but when i'm by my self, they don't stand but a half a chance :lol:

[Quickscribbles]

I'm 58 and just put a deposit on my new DL1000K6 for delivery mid NOV.

It will join my GL1800A Wing. :wink:


I may be 58 but I sure don't act like it! :twisted:

[CopterDr]

That was great Mariah........I'm 58 going on 30. Got DL650 K6 ordered.

[enrico74ec]

Hi, Im new, im 31, and looking for a job couple hundreths miles away so i can ride it longer :D

[Night_Wolf]

I was 39 when I picked up the Wee Strom and am 40 now 8)

[jackpiner57]

Just turned 48 and I love the Strom!

[STROMETTE]

Do I re-vote if I just entered into a new category yesterday and voted a while back? :wink:

[TT]

I just picked up my 650 on Saturday( 1/21) which also happened to be my 25th birthday. Nice little gift to myself! :D

[RECON]

35

[pashda]

43 now. Came back to biking at 39 due to a crisis in finance.

[northidaho]

40! :shock: So I bought a bike to convince myself I wasn't. 8)

[CaseyStromRider]

The majority of owners, according to the poll, are between 31 and 55. That's a pretty broad age group to be lumping into "old man". At 31, or even 38, I wasn't thinking of myself as an old man; I'm just getting there now! (OK, since you asked, into my 50's.) Keep in shape and you'll be alright!

[ChrisW123]

Since we are talking ages here, I turned 45 just a few days ago on 2/18. What is pretty cool and not at all planned, I purchased the DL the day before my birthday (on the 17th) and then road it home on my birthday on the 18th!

What a great birthday gift huh?!! Totally unplanned, I wanted to start this season early and it just worked out this way. Must be good luck. :)

[rcacs]

Forty-seven here, and still able to get it up

the front wheel i mean

;)

[two wheels]

63

Have a DL1000 and a Honda GL1800. Plan on keeping both of them a long time.

I, too, started riding on a Harley 125 about 1959.

Proctor Willson
Paris, TN

[nighthawk]

I'm 55 going on 25

[dennisinmd]

69 will turn 70 in June. Picking up my 06 silver DL650 in a week or so. Put 32,000 miles on my VN750 in the last 22 months. Can't wait to get on this new one and do another 32,000 before the bones get too weak.

[SmkyMtnVStrom]

My WeeStrom was an early 41st bday present to myself. Midlife crisis I guess but loving it. 8)

[stromin'taylor]

48 yrs. young. Couple tears before I hit the next level! Yippee! :D

[stromin'taylor]

Sorry years, not tears on last post! Type to fast for my ability! :oops:

[zzzzip]

Picking up my '06 650 Saturday, and just barely staying in the top end of the 51-55 group.

[zzzzip]

'taylor--
I PM'd you.

[AndrewAnonymous]

23. And I don't own any Icon jackets or Harley t-shirts. :lol:

[stlrmike]

36 years old and having more fun riding each year!

[auger6890]

im 42 and LOVE THAT WEE-STROM,its one of the most FUN to ride motorcycles that ive ever owned.AND by far ,the MOST USEFUL for all my errands.really good commuter.not overly loud even w/that scorpion muffler. :twisted:

[blackrabbit]

Let's see... my first ride was a new, Honda CB360T and that was, hmmm, 32 years ago so that must make me about 56.

[redstrom]

I am 52 going on 21, at least that is what my first wife said. Oh well, I can't get enough of the riding. I own an '04 ST1300 and I will have my '06 DL1000 next Monday. I can't wait!

[JRShaw]

I bought my DL1000 just two weeks after my 55th birthday. Love the bike and hope to ride for many years to come. Big group us 55 plusers. Did you hear that S?

[dennisinmd]

69, my 3rd bike since starting riding again 3 years ago. Will hit 70 in June. Will ride till I can't hold it up any more, then do a trike.
If I ever crash I will shatter like cheap mirror.

[water warrior]

Dennisinmd, don't shatter, just bounce a little. It is nice to know there is hope for a youngster of 61. Ride On, Ride Safe.

[greywolf]

If it comes to the point I can't hold it up, I'll check into sidecars. I won't be 61 until next month. There was a guy in the local BMW club in his 80s who missed a stop sign on his hack rig and got wiped out. Checking out in the saddle is way better than slow and lingering.

[mayner]

Man, just made it into the 46-50 group.
Nine more days and I would be in the higher bracket.

lol...

I obviously came across this poll _way_ after you did but I had the same thought. It's April 3rd and I have 3 weeks untill I'm in the 51 - ? bracket.

Damn...

How'd I get so damn old? ;-)

[indybob]

I am now 57 but it isn't really registering. When I'm riding I'm ageless.
Bob

[water warrior]

Reality will bite first time you have to pick it up in a parking lot. Don't ask me how I know this. Ride and Ride some more.

[oldgoat]

Dennisinmd, Water Warrior & Greywolf

It's comforting to realize that there are other Strom riders who are around my age, (67 in Sept.) I think my mental health woul greatly suffer if I were unable to ride anymore. Trikes are so darn expensive tho.

We need a get together & a kneesup :D

Water Warrior, I'll be in Vanc at the end of Aug. Going to rent an ST1100 from BC Cycle & take my daughter up to Cache Creek, via Whistler & Bremerton. Was going down into the Cascades but all the motels wanted a 3 night stay over Labour Day weekend.

[STROMETTE]

Dennisinmd, Water Warrior & Greywolf

It's comforting to realize that there are other Strom riders who are around my age, (67 in Sept.).

You guys quit this junk a/b old age and all... :wink: my riding partner will be 73 this summer. He rides on avg at least 65,000 mi/yr and is the one who I'll be doing a Bun Burner Gold (his 4th) with next wkend as well as the 10k mi Four Corner ride this Aug. He'd say "just go ride and forget about your age!"

[water warrior]

Oldgoat, by all means give me a shout before you make your trip and we can get together when you pass through. The Sea to Sky hiway ( #99 ) is very scenic and a great ride. Ocean, snow on mountain tops and a treat for the passenger and rider. I am hoping to be a more skillful rider by the end of this summer so maybe I can pick up some tips from you. Ride On.

[water warrior]

Stromette, we may sound like a bunch of guys that have nothing to do except mention our age but believe me, some of us are just so damned happy to have gotten this old that we can't shut up.
How are the 4 corners plans coming along ?

[STROMETTE]

Stromette, we may sound like a bunch of guys that have nothing to do except mention our age but believe me, some of us are just so damned happy to have gotten this old that we can't shut up. How are the 4 corners plans coming along ?

Water Warrior, you're too funny! :wink:

Well, the 4C planning is coming along sloooowly not only b/c of all the plans in progress that precede that ride but b/c my riding partner for the 4C run (yes, the 72yo!) and I have decided to take a more "traditional" approach to the planning of it. We've decided to put away mapping programs and GPS and such, opting instead for word of mouth and talking to locals. Interacting and building relationships w/people versus relying on electonics... what a concept, huh? To make it even more interesting we've decided to do a National Parks tour at the same time as the 4 Corner tour. Would it be surprising if I said I like challenges? BTW, wanna join along for a bit when we get to Canada?

[water warrior]

Stromette, thank you for the offer and it would be a real treat to ride with you for a ways. I won't commit to a ride right now as I would really slow you down at present but I will buy lunch when you get to my neck of the woods. Would you be doing the parks in the Canadian Rockies and which ones ? The trip from Banff To Jasper in Alberta is just gorgeous with a stop in the middle at the Columbia Icefields. That is on my to do list for June. Ride On.

[cbrgregorym]

im still in the 8% section still....

greg

[water warrior]

Cbrgregorym, 8% is good, you have decades of riding to look forward to. I am a 2 % rider and loving it.

[STROMETTE]

Stromette, thank you for the offer and it would be a real treat to ride with you for a ways. I won't commit to a ride right now as I would really slow you down at present but I will buy lunch when you get to my neck of the woods. Would you be doing the parks in the Canadian Rockies and which ones ? The trip from Banff To Jasper in Alberta is just gorgeous with a stop in the middle at the Columbia Icefields. That is on my to do list for June. Ride On.

WaterWarrior, I get to your neck of the woods and you are on for lunch! Have no idea at current what part of the Canadian Rockies we're doing. Any suggestions? How crowded will the roads be in late Aug or early Sept?

[water warrior]

Stromette, before anything else here is a warning. The Sept 4th Monday is a statutory holiday here and the last long weekend of the summer. That means everyone is trying to get out and have fun. Lots of traffic, lots of dummies out there making up for lost time. One last weekend before the kids go back to school.
If I remember correctly you will be travelling east to west in the GWN and assuming you will be on the Trans Canada Hiway ( # 1 ) coming across the prairies. That will put you in Calgary Alberta and headed to the Rockies and Banff Alberta, (Banff National Park). From there you could go north to Jasper (Jasper National Park) on hiway #93. It is a beautiful drive and an even better ride. About 200 miles of paved road and terrific scenery. From there you could ride west to British Columbia. Follow # 16 to Tete Jaune Cache, follow # 5 to Kamloops. From there I travel west on #97 to Cashe Creek and then head north about 8 miles to a junction for # 99 and head west again. From there it gets better and better. #99 will lead you to Vancouver eventually, after visiting Pemberton, Whistler and Squamish(home). Stomette, get a good road map and take a look at the route, it is all paved and a great trip to my thinking but you may want to travel an entirely different road(there are many choices overall). There are also great routes travelling across the Rockies farther south by just riding southwest from Banff on # 93.
I envy you doing the 4 C's, sounds great. Get maps and surf the net a bit. Hopefully other riders will kick in and make suggestions too. But these are some of my favorite roads and there are still many I need to explore. Ride On, Ride Safe.

[STROMETTE]

Stromette, before anything else here is a warning. The Sept 4th Monday is a statutory holiday here and the last long weekend of the summer. That means everyone is trying to get out and have fun. Lots of traffic, lots of dummies out there making up for lost time. One last weekend before the kids go back to school.
If I remember correctly you will be travelling east to west in the GWN and assuming you will be on the Trans Canada Hiway ( # 1 ) coming across the prairies. That will put you in Calgary Alberta and headed to the Rockies and Banff Alberta, (Banff National Park). From there you could go north to Jasper (Jasper National Park) on hiway #93. It is a beautiful drive and an even better ride. About 200 miles of paved road and terrific scenery. From there you could ride west to British Columbia. Follow # 16 to Tete Jaune Cache, follow # 5 to Kamloops. From there I travel west on #97 to Cashe Creek and then head north about 8 miles to a junction for # 99 and head west again. From there it gets better and better. #99 will lead you to Vancouver eventually, after visiting Pemberton, Whistler and Squamish(home). Stomette, get a good road map and take a look at the route, it is all paved and a great trip to my thinking but you may want to travel an entirely different road(there are many choices overall). There are also great routes travelling across the Rockies farther south by just riding southwest from Banff on # 93.
I envy you doing the 4 C's, sounds great. Get maps and surf the net a bit. Hopefully other riders will kick in and make suggestions too. But these are some of my favorite roads and there are still many I need to explore. Ride On, Ride Safe.

WaterWarrior,
Wow, just super info---thanks so much! :D I'm going to copy this over to the Canadian Trooper section to put it more on topic (it's not really fitting here under "What's your average age" thread. :wink:) Thanks again, WW!!

Stromette

[hitchman]

I'm 48 but feel like 30

[winterhk]

Going on 26 here. Ex-sportbiker, bought an XR650, rode it to Canada and then down the Cont. Div. and knew I had to have a liter ADV tourer. Sold my ZX9R, bought a Strom and I absolutely love it. This thing rips!

[zed88]

A real younging here. 21 :)

[greywolf]

In a couple of weeks I should go from the 7% group the the 2% group. Since my poll vote can't be changed though, I'll remain a kid forever.

[Qstech]

young gun here! 22 8)

[04silver]

28
04 DL1000

[stanstrom]

44

First bike, 2 months and 2200 miles old.

[Martin]

I was 43 when I got back into biking with the XR last year and 44 when I bought the Wee this spring.

Both make me feel like a 20-year old kid (on a KL-250) again... The XR takes me re-exploring the local back roads, snow machine trails and gravel pits while the Wee's gonna re-acquaint me with the Trans-Canada and local secondary highways this summer. Lots of lake country to explore up here.


- Martin

[Kimchirider]

Just got my 2006 650 as a 40th birthday present to myself, thinking it was time to slow down and enjoy the scenery. But the scenery is still blurry. This thing isn't slowing me down at all. In fact, the extra ground clearance and smoothness of the engine are making me go a little faster than I did on my previous bike, a Honda Hornet 600. Getting old isn't so bad, with bikes like this to ease the pain.

[greywolf]

I was 61 a few days ago. My previous poll answer is no longer valid.

[Tightline]

I'm 44. I've logged 1700 miles since buying the Strom 2 months ago. I still go out to my garage to look at the bike and grin.

[Kimchirider]

Still counting the days to the big 4-oh, in July, but saw the bike histories of others and thought I'd include mine. The Strom is the 25th bike I've actually owned, but my father and brother had bikes that I used more than them at times. Anyway, here's a shortened list. There seems to be a pattern of bouncing between dual-sports and tourers that finally got resolved with the Strom. They're listed chronologically.

1969 Honda QA 50
6 MX bikes in my youth
1982 IT 175
1978 XT 500
1979 Twin Star 185
1981 Seca 550
1982 Seca 650
1984 Nighthawk 650
1984 VF 1100F
1984 XL 350
1986 XT 350
1993 XR 650 L
1988 Concours
1994 KX 250
1997 CB 400F
1999 CB 600F
2006 DL 650

[bigtallguy]

I'm with Qstech, 22 yrs old.

Did you guys notice all the old farts? :lol:

[cdnt48]

Yes, and if you ride without your head up your ass, you, too, will someday be an old fart. I'm 58 and don't have a scratch on me from street riding. Back in the 70s, though, I broke an inch and half sapling with my chest and crotch when I hit a foot of swamp muck at about 30 mph on a dual sport and was highsided into the tree. It smarted, but I got up smiling and rode for another hour. This was in April in northern Minnesota with the temps just above freezing. I thought the mud was still frozen!

[BrianG]

36 here!

Bike History (checkered at best)

1977 Yamaha Chappy
1980 Yamaha Enduro 100 (first street bike - motorcycle license at 15)
1988 Kawasaki 750 Spectre
2003 Kawasaki KLX300R
2005 Diajing 150 (piece of crap - Chinese knock off)
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic
2006 Suzuki V-Strom DL1000

My wife: 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 500LTD & 2004 Kawasaki KLX125

My son: Kawasaki KLX110
:shock:

Garage is too small!
B

[stevebla]

58 years young (seriously)

[divingfroggy]

My '06 was my 50th birthday present and it is by far the best present I ever got.

[kwkride]

42, been riding for 21 years now.
I love this bike!

[Jon The Buddha]

35.....

I have two-year-old twins (boy and girl) so I feel more like 50.... :shock:

No offence to the 50-year-olds! :wink:

[gonzocol]

37 next moth, but cant remember anything as fun as my DL650 in my younger years (girls not included). Plan to keep it for a long, long time and do a full south american trip on it; find it absolutly perfect.

Have a good friend, Howard Winters from Fresno CA, 80+ and bike enthusiast... dream of getting there with such energy!

[Rokitt]

45 This is the first bike I have purchased with comfort as a consideration :roll:

[LongShanks]

Count one in at 43.

And this is my... 25th, or is that 26th bike... I donno... startin' to lose count. Doesn't really matter, because what does matter is that after so many different bikes, I've found one that can do everything I really want to do on it, and that means real satisfaction. I will be keeping this beauty for a very long time.:D

[willtri1]

If my wife and I both ride, does that mean that we're 58? We're both 29 and i had to upgrade from my '98 Magna to accomodate her comfort. :wink:

[Silviar]

Boy, this is the first time I've felt young in a long time... 21 and I have one. You put me in with the 18 year olds! :lol:

[Vstromper]

Boy, this is the first time I've felt young in a long time... 21 and I have one. You put me in with the 18 year olds! :lol:

If you don't feel young at 21 you've got a long row to hoe. :lol:

[Silviar]

If you don't feel young at 21 you've got a long row to hoe. :lol:

I refuse to respond to that comment. >_>;;

[mistanfo]

23 days and I will be moving to the 31-35 category. Happy early b-day to me (I am now picking up the '06 650 tomorrow).

[Pete]

I'm 52! :(
And I use hair colourant! 8)

[jmc24162]

26 This is bike is just fast enough. Any faster and I would probably not have the self control to stay out of it...

DL 650 :twisted:

[jmc24162]

I was driving down the road the other day still plagued by the buffeting problem, this after buying the taller one from the dealer. I found that if I bent the windshield towards me everything was clear. So I said to myself what the heck. I used a burner out of a little tail gate propane grill. With a little patience I was able to slope the windshield backwards. There is some distortion through the bent part, but my helmet is in clean air and all is happy in the world. Here are some pictures for you. It could have been done a little better because there is fine line between too much and not enough heat. I admit I did warp it a little in one spot. But with a little more care this could have been avoided. Here are the pictures.

http://photos.yahoo.com/jm8697@sbcglobal.net

[fastwally]

k7abs bought for October delivery and my 50th bike, I'm 58.

[water warrior]

FastWally, congrats and happy birthday. Got my Wee as a retirement gift.

[fastwally]

Tks water warrior, did that retirement thing myself in 1998. Have a great and loooooonnng retirement. I've had 4 of the SV650S's for my small bike and love the motor so I have to try the wee strom. I just hate to wait for the abs.

Wally

[Gary]

I'll be 48 come November. Please, someone tell us how to tie that DO-RAG!!!!! ha!!!

[CecilSaxon]

37 going on 20-

Funny how all these old guys figured out this internet thing to even find the forum and vote. They didn't have Microwaves or VCRs when they were kids I bet.

I never thought of the Vstrom as an older persons bike. I can't say as I even care- ha!

[Marinemech]

43, wait a minute, I have to turn my 8 track down, thats better, yeah, 43 and still kicking. My Dads 75 and still rides. He has put 90,000 on his RT in the last 3 years.

[water warrior]

What's a VCR ???

[Storm Girl]

I turned 32 last week.

Were did the years go. :shock:

[Howboucha]

Update: 34

[GeoBiker]

37 going on 20-

Funny how all these old guys figured out this internet thing to even find the forum and vote. They didn't have Microwaves or VCRs when they were kids I bet.

I never thought of the Vstrom as an older persons bike. I can't say as I even care- ha!

It was us 'old guys' (and gals) that invented the internet! :P

[MajorStrom]

41...and still getting carded 8)

[greywolf]

It was us 'old guys' (and gals) that invented the internet! :PI was working on the Internet in the late 80's before browsers were available. Have the kids here even heard of Archie, Veronica, and Gopher? I did get an early chance to use a browser because Mosaic was developed at the University of Illinois and I worked at the UofI in Chicago. The last five years I worked there was 100% time in hardware development and software writing. Now I help people online, including the younger generation, who can't get their TV equipment to work properly.

[Wee_Willie]

58 and going through my second childhood!

[E-Strom Man]

Turned 37 in June. My wifey is older. :P by 3 years.
I feel about 65 right now, no dis to any 65 y.o. in healthy shape. Kids and work just beat me up...

[motoxusa]

Turned 71 in June and just recently did a solo 8,000 mile ride between Florida and California, with lots of detours. Now planning my next ride up the East coast into Canada, and back down through the middle of the US.

Riding keeps me young........and happy :lol:

[greywolf]

Outstanding. Guys like you help me feel young at 61.

[Colin]

I turned 59 in July a couple of weeks after I bought my DL650. I signed the purchase papers on my 15th wedding anniversary, felt guilty so went out and bought a her a diamond. She thought buying the bike was great!

Probably the best thing I have done for myself in several years was getting my V-Strom. I never have really ever felt "old" but must admit some of my parts are starting to show signs of wear. I have been having such a blast riding a bike again after about a 25 year layoff. :D Have put on about 9,000Km over the wonderful summer we have just had. Last winter the weather was quite rideable well into December with a only a couple of snowy patches in between. Hopefully it will be the same this year.

I use the internet a lot and am a technical analyst (computer tech) for a College that uses Distance Learning to cover thousands of square miles of service area. I also look after a couple of websites and private networks. I can't see myself retiring any time soon. But I did buy a lottery ticket yesterday so anything is possible.

I have tentative plans to take the V-Strom out on the wonderful roads of BC next summer and visit a Sister, Brother, (who said he would show me some great rides with his BMW), and eldest Daughter who are all misplaced Albertans out there.

[greywolf]

I retired from a college computer job at 55 and bought a Wee after 16 years away from riding. There seems to be a lot of returning riders here. You're supposed to be a former BMW rider to fit in though. :wink:

[Colin]

My "kid" brother still rides a BMW so guilt by association should get me in.

[My Strom]

I'm 46 and don't feel a day over 45

My Strom

[FISHORSTROM]

Age is like beauty in the eye of the beholder.I'm 41 and feel 16 when riding.. Ride like there is no tomorrow!! :lol: Age :?: what's that :?:

[motoxusa]

FISHORSTROM.....I also feel 16 when I ride, and I'm almost twice your age. You'll always feel like 16, unless you fall off, then you'll feel your age.

[GeoBiker]

No. I don't want to feel sixteen. When I was sixteen, I broke my collerbone. Twice. On motorcycles. Not a good year for me. I think I'll go with eighteen. By then I was a little wiser.. :wink:

[Vinny]

Im 28, wife 32

[TroubleMan]

This heartens me for a couple of reasons:

1) It's clear the V-Strom is the motorcycle of choice for mature MOTORCYCLISTS who aren't buying a bike becaue they are going through a mid-life crisis. (Too bad, Ducat and Harley dealers.)

2) I'm not old! (42)

3) I wanna ride when I'm pushing 70, too.

[Laava]

I got teased recently about going thru a mid life crisis when I went to look at a '77 Vette.[I'm 42] Anyway when I saw how the Vette was put together [Beautiful car to look at tho!] I decided to get a Corolla and a new bike for my money! I have always had bikes since 14yrs so no big decision. OOOPS I'm changing the subject!

[greywolf]

I wanna ride when I'm pushing 70, too.I wanna ride when I'm dragging 70. :P

[VtSTROM-K5]

I just turned half a century... :shock: (Eterior)
I just turned 27.....:roll: ( INTERIOR)
:lol: :lol: :lol:
When I'm on the VEE I turn..........
IMMORTAL :twisted: AAAAHAHAHAHAHA :twisted:

[sporthog93]

[52 years old, married 31 years, 04 DL1000, Harley Flhs and Husqvarna TC 250.



quote="enrico74ec"]Hi, Im new, im 31, and looking for a job couple hundreths miles away so i can ride it longer :D[/quote]

[Quebecois]

Wow, i like an old man's bike... ;) I'm 24. I must be more mature than my age cause i love my Wee!

[water warrior]

An old man's bike huh ??

[Quebecois]

An old man's bike huh ??

Well, the poll says V-Strom riders are usually about twice my age... :)

[Laava]

I, myself, fall firmly into the highest percentile category. All you 'others' must IMMEDIATELY take steps to get rid of your V Stroms as you are no longer of the correct age. Sorry.

[Quebecois]

All you 'others' must IMMEDIATELY take steps to get rid of your V Stroms as you are no longer of the correct age. Sorry.
Over my dead body!

[Laava]

Over my dead body!

So that's what the bump was! LOL

[BALLARAT JACK]

29/02/1980 My wife & I bought a QT 50 yamaha moped to share (no not 2 up) our first bike. Now at nearly 52 I have found out what a 1000 can do. What would a V Strom 1200 or bigger be like? Love big bikes.
Saw a V8 bike in the main bike street in Melbourne Aus. Elisabeth street last friday. Thought it was a triumph rocket at first glance, but it had a bank of 4 on both sides. WOW. It was moving in traffic so I didn't get to check it out.
I am om my 3rd mid life crisis.
Interested in what the young think of the Vee.

[madowl]

At the end of the year I'll turn half century, but my mind is still young.

[MZBuckeye]

27 years old here.

[iron_llama]

27, checking in from vacation in Minneapolis.

[oleblu72]

Figured I better vote now in 3 months i'll get the boot in this age bracket i'am 55. Mark

[PonchoV]

think of the wisdom & grace, in this 1.29%er group. But don't stare!
Actually, I'm looking forward to joining this wise group of silver gents. I think the graph is a bit upside down. Doesn't the cream rise to the top. At 62 I still feel the rising. Usually just before a good ride.

[K1W1]

Good God I'm right at the top of the most popular age bracket. I have never been at the top of anything popular in my life before!

[buckethead]

it seems to be a good age,but then any age is a good age to be on a STROM

[Bananas]

50 going on 21 :D

[water warrior]

My my my, do I feel real stupid. Been watching this poll since it started and finally realized I hadn't voted. Duh !

[Hemiap]

21 here and loving it!!! :mrgreen:

[peeweekiwi]

:)

That distribution looks pretty normal to me.

48 , two Dakars and an 1150Gs in my recent history. I'm doing due diligence on the DL1000 and 650 now.

[ManiacSucks]

I'm 21. Bought the bike shortly after my 20th Birthday.:)

[Anthony]

24 for 6 more weeks. I'm sure I'll be 25 by the time I actually get my bike.

[illini_bri]

27, on my 7th bike since I started riding at 16. Previous bikes have been all over the map: CBR1100XX, VTX1800, GS500, Magna 750, etc.

I haven't had my wee strom very long yet, but I can tell it's going to be a long, happy relationship:)

[quangodawg]

Viva la Geezers!

[HikerGPS]

I'll be 39 in 2 weeks. This isn't a mid-life crisis thing - went through that 3 years ago...;)

[TJWelter]

45th birthday on March 19. New DL650 arrives March 17th.
Happy Birthday to me.

[Vinny]

Retired at 28:p

[Tailgunner]

29, and this is the third bike I've owned in 7+ years of riding.:cool:

[frmrtrump]

hi all! i am 47 and an ama member. i got my wee 8/06 and am very pleased with it. some say the seat is hard or the brakes could be better but after riding old triumphs for 20+ years i see no problem. i rode dirt bikes as a kid so i like the seating position.this bike does it all! hope to see you out and about!

[MightyShep]

Wow! Just looking at the spread that's a good looking distribution. I wonder if Suzuki's projected estimates were similar to the sample here?

[Jstrom]

Lets see, 56, riding for 31 years and have owned 13 bikes. Everyone was a keeper, just wish I had done so. I prefer to call the V-Strom an adult motorcycle and to the question as how an old guy on a geezer bike can embarass kids on sportbikes on a twisty road? By the time we've gotten to this point in our riding career some of us have actually learned how to ride. Age and treachery will beat youth and enthusiasm any day.

[ostion]

I am not sure where to vote, my ID says 38 but my wife swears I am a three year old.

[napanock]

46........UPHA! K7 Vee is the first new bike for me (11 total), and lovin every mile.


do ya think my avatar makes me look old?

[bearly_sane]

36 and this is my first bike ever. Never rode a bike until I got the 650. I am getting the hang of it and really starting to enjoy it.

[DL 650]

im 15 and lovin the bike

[stromnewbie]

61, will get the wee this spring at 62

[silverstrom]

When I bought my 650 in May I asked my dealer what kind of folks bought V-Stroms. He said he sold most of this stroms to people between 40 and 50 years old who were established in life and had a sense of adventure. The demographics of this survey so far seem to indicate that he was right :D

SS- 44 years old

[2kMarauder]

Bought my DL650 in April '07 when I was 20, I'm 21 now. I love this bike!

[mleem61]

I am 46 this year and just got back to riding after 6 years away from it. I had back surgery 3 years ago and did not know if I would be able to get back on one again. I needed a good upright riding position and this year I had to start comuting 73 miles round trip aday to work. I did alot of research and thanks to this site and a couple of others I went and looked, rode and bought my new DL1000 K7. I have had it almost 3 months now and tonight it rolled over 5600 miles already. Love the bike and thanks to all the info here I made the right choice in a new bike to get me going again!

[Boondocker]

These results look kinda like the V-Strom torque curve :cool:

[silverstrom]

These results look kinda like the V-Strom torque curve :cool:

It really does! Great observation.

SS

[elbrown]

56 and woke up above ground this morning, took a 2 week, 6500 mile trip to the Montana/Canadian border this summer on the 05 DL650. My buddy (58) and I met the young guys there (had the sense to trailer). I would suspect that V Strom people are a bit long in the tooth.

[Stromin'Nroman]

41-45 y.o
I'm right in the fat part of the demographic.
I thought I was special, but I've learned I'm just average.

[dirtgeek]

46 yo. 47 in feburary. i'm having a heck of a time growing up. left the world of giant crusiers and have never looked back. doing more riding than ever. i have an xr650l and a wee. its been a motorcycle rebirth for me. my wife took the brc last week. she'll be getting her mc endorsement next week. i'm very proud of her.

al:)

[DL 650]

I am 15 and i ride the 650 all the time. i got my motorcycles licence and i ride it everywhere.

[Oldschooler]

15 !!!! Very Cool !!!!

I was 15 and had a two stroke 175cc enduro (1976). Back then you could ride a motorcycle in Florida at 15 with just a learners license ( 20hp or less). I rode that hing EVERYWHERE. I even rode it to school every day.
You on the other hand get to ride a 650cc bike at 15 !! You are so much more lucky than I was. Just be careful, have fun and enjoy the ride !!!

[DL 650]

Ya its really fun. My dad has a Harley. He tried to convince me to get a harley sportster. i talked him out of it. Best bike i ever bought. i love this bike. Im only 110lbs. (i dont gain weight easily) and this bike flys. i beet my friend at the drag strip he had a cbr 600. had some mods done to it. It was the 1/8 mile. my best time was a 7.8. My bike is completely stock. I ride to skool everyday. Its cool because everybody is so curious what kind of bike it is. When i went to the strip i pulled up to the tree and everybody was lookin at me thinkin thats a slow bike and when i pulled a 7.8 i was comin bak to where u line up i could tell everybody was really supprised how quick this bike is.

[DL 650]

hey OLDSCHOOLER? i see u went on the dragon. that place is soo much fun. the bike does really well through it.

[PonchoV]

Please take a MC safety course. They will surprise even the older guys w/ many 1,000s of miles behind them. The slow ride training is actually fun & will enable anyone to learn more about their bike while on it.

[Stromin'Nroman]

My son is at the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course as I write this.

I plan on dropping in on him as finishes.

It was part of the financing deal on a KLR650.

[DL 650]

i took the motorcycle safety course. i learned alot from that course. ive been riding dirtbikes since i was 8 and so i know how to ride on 2 wheels. Im really glad i took it. jw. do any of u know any drag racing teams or sponsors i can look into out in knoxville TN? i wouldnt race the V-Strom but looking to go into that sport. im only 110lbs and have really good reaction time. my best reaction time was .090. that was my first time out there on the strip never done it before till just then.

[strompilot]

I'll be 62 in May, but who's keeping track? As soon as I climb on board the Wee, the age thing disappears and I feel years younger.

[vaara]

43, and right in the middle of the age distribution. How boring.

[Jack a Cook]

Chart is to short, I'm 75 run like a mad man.

[Cpope]

Voted back in 7/5/05
Still riding my DL1000K3 and still enjoying it.

[CT-Wee]

Brand new biker at 42... must be some truth to that mid-life crisis thing. :cool:

[BloatedBird]

Helping out the youngin vote, 22 here

[Jstrom]

I just turned half a century... :shock: (Eterior)
I just turned 27.....:roll: ( INTERIOR)
:lol: :lol: :lol:
When I'm on the VEE I turn..........
IMMORTAL :twisted: AAAAHAHAHAHAHA :twisted:
I remember being in Danemora one Easter weekend on the bike during dangerous ice fishing season. Had ridden up from Buffalo to visit friends and the gf (now wife) was so cold she couldn't move to dismount. Colder than a well digger's arse!

[Buckwheat]

Well I m 69 and some mornings I can feel every year of it.

[chappybob]

Today is my birthday. I'm 60 and can't believe it. Still kicking and hanging in there.

[klrman]

48 in a few days and as my wife would tell me.."not a day smarter"!

[markkeefer]

I'm 42, and am a newbie. Got the bike in Nov. '07, "and loving it!" - as Maxwell Smart would say... :D

[CT-Wee]

I'm 42, and am a newbie. Got the bike in Nov. '07, "and loving it!" - as Maxwell Smart would say... :D

Sounds familiar... I too just started riding at 42... and bought my wee in October. How are you doing as a new rider starting later (relatively speaking of course) in life. I'm thrilled. Although I have to say, the wife is not. :(

[digger john]

58 Going On 19, Having To Much Fun To Be Getting Old.:):)

[NathanArizona]

Shouldn't there be a section for people older than 70?

[GrayWolf]

I just changed categories, need to change my vote....

[motoman]

I'm on the straight stretch to 50. So this summer I do Alaska, the one state I have not been. Ride Hard

[snax90]

Wow I must be the youngest person on here at 17.

[DL 650]

I am 16 so I think i am the youngest one. love the bike.

[GrayWolf]

I am 16 so I think i am the youngest one. love the bike.

Yeah well if you ask folks they usually think I'm 14, except Newfoundlander who thinks I'm 8.

What do I win?

-GW

[DL 650]

I swear im 16. i got my motorcycles licence at 15.

[mike1952]

My 17 yr old son talked me into riding again after almost a 30 year hiatus. He wanted a bike and finally I got tired of listening to him whine. I told him if he rides I need to ride with him for awhile. After looking at used cruisers, he should me the Vstrom and it was love at first sight. I could not get the Wee out of my mind. I finally gave in and had one delivered last week. I am going on 56. This bike may get me to retire early. If can get all the farkles.

[greywolf]

Yeah well if you ask folks they usually think I'm 14, except Newfoundlander who thinks I'm 8.

What do I win?

-GWThe subject is chronological age, not mental age.:p Sorry, I couldn't help myself. I'm still disappointed I was beat out of being the oldest member here by over 11 years and 29 people at least.

[DL 650]

ya thats the same situation with me. my dad wanted me to get a harley sportster or a suzuki M50 but when we got to the dealership i saw that strom and love it. my dad rides my bike (vstrom) more than he rides his $25,000 harley. :)

[loblo]

I just turned 56. Yeah, I know, hard to believe, ain't it?

loblo

[Masked1]

Well seeing as I now own a dl1000k8 as of today I can proudly say im 49.:-D

[Cpope]

Really, I am just 6 in a 61 year old body. The "V" is just as much fun as the mini bike I rode at 6, maybe just a bit faster. I always though it was all the same.

[pbeens]

Hehehe, considering our average age many of you will appreciate this...

This is how Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder manifests itself :

I decide to water my garden.
As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at my car and decide my car needs washing.
As I start toward the garage, I notice that there is mail on the porch table that I brought up from the mailbox earlier.
I decide to go through the mail before I wash the car.
I lay my car keys down on the table, put the junk mail in the garbage can under the table, and notice that the can is full.
So, I decide to put the bills back on the table and take out the garbage first.
But then I think, since I'm going to be near the mailbox when I take out the garbage anyway, I may as well pay the bills first.
I take my checkbook off the table, and see that there is only one check left.
My extra checks are in my desk in the study, so I go inside the house to my desk where I find the can of Coke that I had been drinking.
I'm going to look for my checks, but first I need to push the Coke aside so that I don't accidentally knock it over.
I see that the Coke is getting warm, and I decide I should put it in the refrigerator to keep it cold.
As I head toward the kitchen with the Coke a vase of flowers on the counter catches my eye--they need to be watered.
I set the Coke down on the counter, and I discover my reading glasses that I've been searching for all morning.
I decide I better put them back on my desk, but first I'm going to water the flowers.
I set the glasses back down on the counter, fill a container with water and suddenly I spot the TV remote. Someone left it on the kitchen table.
I realize that tonight when we go to watch TV, I will be looking for the remote, but I won't remember that it's on the kitchen table, so I decide to put it back in the den where it belongs, but first I'll water the flowers.
I pour some water in the flowers, but quite a bit of it spills on the floor.
So, I set the remote back down on the table, get some towels and wipe up the spill.
Then I head down the hall trying to remember what I was planning to do.

At the end of the day:
the car isn't washed
the bills aren't paid
there is a warm can of Coke sitting on the counter
the flowers don't have enough water
there is still only one check in my check book
I can't find the remote
I can't find my glasses
I don't remember what I did with the car keys.

Then when I try to figure out why nothing got done today, I'm really baffled because I know I was busy all day long, and I'm really tired.

I realize this is a serious problem, and I'll try to get some help for it, but first I'll check my e-mail.

-Beensy, 46

[pbeens]

Brand new biker at 42... must be some truth to that mid-life crisis thing. :cool:

Yup, and the freedom of a divorce clinched it... :D

-Beensy

[water warrior]

Hehehe, considering our average age many of you will appreciate this...

This is how Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder manifests itself :

I decide to water my garden.
As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at my car and decide my car needs washing.
As I start toward the garage, I notice that there is mail on the porch table that I brought up from the mailbox earlier.
I decide to go through the mail before I wash the car.
I lay my car keys down on the table, put the junk mail in the garbage can under the table, and notice that the can is full.
So, I decide to put the bills back on the table and take out the garbage first.
But then I think, since I'm going to be near the mailbox when I take out the garbage anyway, I may as well pay the bills first.
I take my checkbook off the table, and see that there is only one check left.
My extra checks are in my desk in the study, so I go inside the house to my desk where I find the can of Coke that I had been drinking.
I'm going to look for my checks, but first I need to push the Coke aside so that I don't accidentally knock it over.
I see that the Coke is getting warm, and I decide I should put it in the refrigerator to keep it cold.
As I head toward the kitchen with the Coke a vase of flowers on the counter catches my eye--they need to be watered.
I set the Coke down on the counter, and I discover my reading glasses that I've been searching for all morning.
I decide I better put them back on my desk, but first I'm going to water the flowers.
I set the glasses back down on the counter, fill a container with water and suddenly I spot the TV remote. Someone left it on the kitchen table.
I realize that tonight when we go to watch TV, I will be looking for the remote, but I won't remember that it's on the kitchen table, so I decide to put it back in the den where it belongs, but first I'll water the flowers.
I pour some water in the flowers, but quite a bit of it spills on the floor.
So, I set the remote back down on the table, get some towels and wipe up the spill.
Then I head down the hall trying to remember what I was planning to do.

At the end of the day:
the car isn't washed
the bills aren't paid
there is a warm can of Coke sitting on the counter
the flowers don't have enough water
there is still only one check in my check book
I can't find the remote
I can't find my glasses
I don't remember what I did with the car keys.

Then when I try to figure out why nothing got done today, I'm really baffled because I know I was busy all day long, and I'm really tired.

I realize this is a serious problem, and I'll try to get some help for it, but first I'll check my e-mail.

-Beensy, 46

Boy can I relate to that. A few years ago I went for a walk and found my truck at a Safeway store. Went into safeway, walked home and didn't miss the truck till the next day. Oh look, there is the digital camera I bought 2 years ago.

[water warrior]

Yup, and the freedom of a divorce clinched it... :D

-Beensy

My divorce ended 25 years of crisis.

[Uneasy Rider]

Hehehe, considering our average age many of you will appreciate this...

This is how Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder manifests itself :

I decide to water my garden.
As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at my car and decide my car needs washing.
As I start toward the garage, I notice that there is mail on the porch table that I brought up from the mailbox earlier.
I decide to go through the mail before I wash the car.
I lay my car keys down on the table, put the junk mail in the garbage can under the table, and notice that the can is full.
So, I decide to put the bills back on the table and take out the garbage first.
But then I think, since I'm going to be near the mailbox when I take out the garbage anyway, I may as well pay the bills first.
I take my checkbook off the table, and see that there is only one check left.
My extra checks are in my desk in the study, so I go inside the house to my desk where I find the can of Coke that I had been drinking.
I'm going to look for my checks, but first I need to push the Coke aside so that I don't accidentally knock it over.
I see that the Coke is getting warm, and I decide I should put it in the refrigerator to keep it cold.
As I head toward the kitchen with the Coke a vase of flowers on the counter catches my eye--they need to be watered.
I set the Coke down on the counter, and I discover my reading glasses that I've been searching for all morning.
I decide I better put them back on my desk, but first I'm going to water the flowers.
I set the glasses back down on the counter, fill a container with water and suddenly I spot the TV remote. Someone left it on the kitchen table.
I realize that tonight when we go to watch TV, I will be looking for the remote, but I won't remember that it's on the kitchen table, so I decide to put it back in the den where it belongs, but first I'll water the flowers.
I pour some water in the flowers, but quite a bit of it spills on the floor.
So, I set the remote back down on the table, get some towels and wipe up the spill.
Then I head down the hall trying to remember what I was planning to do.

At the end of the day:
the car isn't washed
the bills aren't paid
there is a warm can of Coke sitting on the counter
the flowers don't have enough water
there is still only one check in my check book
I can't find the remote
I can't find my glasses
I don't remember what I did with the car keys.

Then when I try to figure out why nothing got done today, I'm really baffled because I know I was busy all day long, and I'm really tired.

I realize this is a serious problem, and I'll try to get some help for it, but first I'll check my e-mail.

-Beensy, 46

ROTFL (and relating)!

[Uneasy Rider]

This bike may get me to retire early. If can get all the farkles.

Or you may end up working longer, just to pay for all the farkles. :p

[Cpope]

This is how Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder manifests itself:


Sounds just like my day, I know I want to ride but the time flys by and I forgot where I wanted to go, :)

[RedBean25]

wow I just saw this post... somehow I missed a thread with 25 pages of posts...

Anyway, I voted... 28 here.

[no3dalefan]

My average age is 20. I'm 40 now, but once was 0.....;)

[Strom-Harbor]

I put the deposit down in november, and turned 18 in January, and my 08 abs will hopefully come before I turn 19.;)

[tconroy]

just turned 49 and got my first wee!

[Jstrom]

I've replied to this thread before but I will again. When not on the bike or engaged in bike related stuff I am old and tired. When on the bike I am a giggling teenager again which, depending on your point of view, may be a good or bad thing. All I know is that when I come back from a ride my face hurts from the smile plastered across it. In point of fact I am 57 and have been riding since I was 25 and plan do do so until I no longer can. When non riders ask why I reply that its just something I like to do. There is no explaing it to those who don't "get it". Bike people are just different and I'm glad they are.

[water warrior]

I've replied to this thread before but I will again. When not on the bike or engaged in bike related stuff I am old and tired. When on the bike I am a giggling teenager again which, depending on your point of view, may be a good or bad thing. All I know is that when I come back from a ride my face hurts from the smile plastered across it. In point of fact I am 57 and have been riding since I was 25 and plan do do so until I no longer can. When non riders ask why I reply that its just something I like to do. There is no explaing it to those who don't "get it". Bike people are just different and I'm glad they are.

My sentiments exactly. Just turned 63 this month and I am much younger than I was 15 years ago.

[Jstrom]

My sentiments exactly. Just turned 63 this month and I am much younger than I was 15 years ago.

Right on WW! Been to Squamish once, way back in 1978 on a ride across the Pemberton Meadows. Have kicked myself in the ass ever since for leaving BC. Haven't been back since 1982 for a ride from Salmon Arm to Prince Rupert on a borrowed bike. Closest I've been is Yellowstone with my buddy from Salmon Arm two years ago. Hope to make it back sometime before I hang it up for good.

[sturgeon]

My average age is 29 :roll: