101 years old still riding

jerry · 17-06-2018, 08:02 PM

was down the pub today when 2 guys turn up full camping gear , one riding a 1937 indian chief and the other on a Bonnie 750 1977 model

they live near eastbourne and had got off the santander ferry this morning after a 2 week ride round spain they were on the way home and dropped in for a pint and a bite

the chap riding the Trumpet was 75 the guy on the Indian was 101 ,,, awesome and good on them biking keeps you young

Jez900ie · 17-06-2018, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jerry

was down the pub today when 2 guys turn up full camping gear , one riding a 1937 indian chief and the other on a Bonnie 750 1977 model

they live near eastbourne and had got off the santander ferry this morning after a 2 week ride round spain they were on the way home and dropped in for a pint and a bite

the chap riding the Trumpet was 75 the guy on the Indian was 101 ,,, awesome and good on them biking keeps you young

Power to them!

Mossleymonster · 17-06-2018, 09:02 PM

Had he had the Indian from new?

Flip · 18-06-2018, 08:27 PM

Love hearing things like this- gives us all hope if the Government doesn't make motorcycling a crime before then.

My mates' Dad is eighty two and still riding his 1994 Triumph on tours of Scotland and the Lakes while having a 'lighter' Yamaha for more local trips.

But to be honest you only have to look at some of the classic club racing to see some real characters- when I raced a couple of years back there was a chap called Brian Foster who bought his Cotton Telstar new in 1964 and apart from a few years in the late '70's and '80's when there wasn't a competitive class he's raced it ever since.

Or Les Judkins who at 83 was still racing before 'stepping down' to parading after being given a lifetime membership of the CRMC.

An absolute legend and one of the nicest chaps you could ever meet with more stories than a Library.

https://www.burtonlatimer.info/sport...20judkins.html

Doggy · 18-06-2018, 08:42 PM

Great stuff . My dad is 70 and has half a dozen bikes and is always out . Had nine days away with him a couple of years ago riding back from Spain . He probably rides quicker than me also .
His mate 'Rocket Ron ' is 85 and out on a bike all the time also .

mickj · 19-06-2018, 09:24 AM

It's my ambition to ride to the end, it would be great if that end didn't happen till I am over the ton

jerry · 19-06-2018, 10:02 PM

as i get older now 60 i am not too worried about being able having sex sometime in the distant future ,, but not being able to ride a motorcycle would send me off to dignitas very quickly ..

Chriswilly · 21-06-2018, 08:25 AM

Managing to 'get my leg over' Norah (M900ie) and herself (wife) at least once a week at the moment!
Don't know how much time I have left but will struggle on - 78 in a few months.

Jez900ie · 21-06-2018, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Chriswilly

Managing to 'get my leg over' Norah (M900ie) and herself (wife) at least once a week at the moment!
Don't know how much time I have left but will struggle on - 78 in a few months.

You'll be around for a good while Chris. Hows Brizzol?

alan s4 · 22-06-2018, 10:17 AM

"Chriswilly" -aptly named

and made me laugh out loud

17-06-2018, 08:02 PM	#1
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,820	101 years old still riding was down the pub today when 2 guys turn up full camping gear , one riding a 1937 indian chief and the other on a Bonnie 750 1977 model they live near eastbourne and had got off the santander ferry this morning after a 2 week ride round spain they were on the way home and dropped in for a pint and a bite the chap riding the Trumpet was 75 the guy on the Indian was 101 ,,, awesome and good on them biking keeps you young __________________ MONSTERMAN

17-06-2018, 09:02 PM	#3
Mossleymonster Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Barnsley Bike: M1100s Posts: 238	Had he had the Indian from new? __________________ Always remember. Your home is at risk if you set fire to it.

18-06-2018, 08:27 PM	#4
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	Love hearing things like this- gives us all hope if the Government doesn't make motorcycling a crime before then. My mates' Dad is eighty two and still riding his 1994 Triumph on tours of Scotland and the Lakes while having a 'lighter' Yamaha for more local trips. But to be honest you only have to look at some of the classic club racing to see some real characters- when I raced a couple of years back there was a chap called Brian Foster who bought his Cotton Telstar new in 1964 and apart from a few years in the late '70's and '80's when there wasn't a competitive class he's raced it ever since. Or Les Judkins who at 83 was still racing before 'stepping down' to parading after being given a lifetime membership of the CRMC. An absolute legend and one of the nicest chaps you could ever meet with more stories than a Library. https://www.burtonlatimer.info/sport...20judkins.html __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!

19-06-2018, 09:24 AM	#6
mickj Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Clevedon Bike: M1200s Posts: 554	It's my ambition to ride to the end, it would be great if that end didn't happen till I am over the ton __________________ Keep the rubber side down. Mick

19-06-2018, 10:02 PM	#7
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,820	as i get older now 60 i am not too worried about being able having sex sometime in the distant future ,, but not being able to ride a motorcycle would send me off to dignitas very quickly .. __________________ MONSTERMAN

18-06-2018, 08:42 PM	#5
Doggy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Kent Bike: M796 Posts: 510	Great stuff . My dad is 70 and has half a dozen bikes and is always out . Had nine days away with him a couple of years ago riding back from Spain . He probably rides quicker than me also . His mate 'Rocket Ron ' is 85 and out on a bike all the time also .

21-06-2018, 08:25 AM	#8
Chriswilly Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: gloucester Bike: M900ie Posts: 133	Managing to 'get my leg over' Norah (M900ie) and herself (wife) at least once a week at the moment! Don't know how much time I have left but will struggle on - 78 in a few months.

22-06-2018, 10:17 AM	#10
alan s4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Glasgow Bike: S4 challenge Posts: 447	"Chriswilly" -aptly named and made me laugh out loud