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Title: Retiring the DR Post by walkingscar1943 on 03/09/11 at 17:39:24 Cheers all, Age has finally caught up with me, alas. The old legs can no longer hold up my top heavy DR 650. I love it with a passion but the dance is over. However, in life sometimes you are lucky enough to meet a new dance partner and continue to listen to the music. I pick up my new S40 Saturday morning and say goodbye to the DR. I know it will not run as fast as the DR right out of the box but I am sure it will be fine for me. The low seat height will give these old legs a few more years of riding. I have enjoyed reading the posts on this forum and will be contributing in the future. I guess all I can say is "look ma, I'm still riding." Walkingscar1943 |
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Title: Re: Retiring the DR Post by Boule’tard on 03/09/11 at 18:34:16 Welcome Walkingscar, Congratulations on getting a new bike lined up. I think you'll find the S40 has just as much (or more) of the same thumper character that makes the DR so "juicy" and it is a lot easier to ride on the street. I hope at 68 I'll still be riding too.. if not an S40/Savage, at least a scooter. :D |
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Title: Re: Retiring the DR Post by walkingscar1943 on 03/09/11 at 18:42:54 Thanks dude. Not far behind you at 67. Us old farts gotta stick together. WS |
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Title: Re: Retiring the DR Post by kimchris1 on 03/09/11 at 20:15:30 Walkingscar, I applaud you for still riding. I don't care what size bike you ride. I think it is great that you still plan to keep getting in the saddle. Your proof that ones age should not stop them from enjoying life. Hugs and make sure you post a pic of you with the new bike.. Hugs... kim :) |
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Title: Re: Retiring the DR Post by 12Bravo on 03/10/11 at 08:26:32 Walkingscar, welcome to the forum and to the S40. Glad to see that you aren't giving up riding. I am disabled (arthritis and fibromyalgia) and ended up turning my S40 into a bobber since I have problems swinging my legs up over the tank. I just walk onto it now. Boule'tard, nothing wrong with a scooter, I bought a Burgman 650 for taking long trips on and keep the bobbed S40 for playing. Don't let age or disabilities keep you from riding. |
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Title: Re: Retiring the DR Post by Boule’tard on 03/10/11 at 09:06:32 26255565766178170 wrote:
Thanks, but I meant when I get to that age bracket, I hope I am in as good a shape as walkingscar1943. I can still swing a leg over a DR650 for now. |
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Title: Re: Retiring the DR Post by babyhog on 03/10/11 at 10:22:30 Boule'tard is still a puppy... ;) |
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Title: Re: Retiring the DR Post by verslagen1 on 03/10/11 at 11:25:09 that explains the puddles. ;D |
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Title: Re: Retiring the DR Post by Routy on 03/10/11 at 13:13:00 Not that the Savage isn't good for youngsters too, but IMO its the only large cc bike that feels safer and more comfortable for us older riders. If I hadn't found this bike, I may not be riding, or it would have been a smaller cc, and not near as much fun ! |
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Title: Re: Retiring the DR Post by marine5317 on 03/10/11 at 16:15:15 After being off the Harley's for some years I bought an 07 S40 and rode it for 2 years and sold it a year ago and bought a Triumph Bonneville T-100. I'll be 75 in 3 weeks and plan to ride awhile yet. Ride Safe Marine 5317 |
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Title: Re: Retiring the DR Post by Boule’tard on 03/10/11 at 18:57:52 565554595B41380 wrote:
Yeah uh,, sorry about that leg-humping incident [smiley=embarassed.gif] Let's see your new bike when you get it, Walkingscar. Any mods planned for it? |
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Title: Re: Retiring the DR Post by Boule’tard on 03/11/11 at 11:18:36 263522233C3137353E61500 wrote:
Those are from the Husky, they are very difficult to potty-train! |
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