I quit riding because I am not sure about my legs holding up a bike. They give out for no reason at any time they feel like it. I've been to a Doctor and had an MRI and blood tests. Doctor doesn't know what it is.  I also had a stupid accident because I wasn't paying attention. I got away with a sprained knee and some bumps and bruises. I think I'll buy one of these.   http://www.eliomotors.com/

Not available til next year, but I'll have to wait until 2015 anyway.

Sorry, don't like sidecars and I've had 2 bikes changed to trikes. One was a Voyager and one was converted by Cass County Trikes. Definitely hated the Voyager and the other one with the added weight didn't have enough power. Both of those were Yamaha 650's. Don't suggest Yelvington, because I asked them and they don't do Suzuki Savage  anymore.

I hope you get the leg thing straightened out.  Always sad to see someone who wants to ride not be able to.

My brother had problems like that.  He found out later that it was liver problems...of his own making, but still.

Sorry to hear of your problems.  Between the leg problem and lack of attention I can understand your decision.  A neighbor of mine has dropped his bike several times lately, he is nearly 80.  He plans to buy one those three wheelers with the two wheels in the front as soon as he can find a good used one.

You might ask a doctor to prescribe some physical thearapy for you.  If you have a tendancy to fall that is considered adequate cause for most insurance companies and they could work your legs for strength which might help.  I was in a major accident many years ago and go in for PT once a year for several weeks.  I tell them I want to ride and they work on that, getting my leg over the seat, building strength and so on.  It helps.

engineer wrote on 03/02/13 at 10:18:23:


I don't have a tendency to fall, if my legs start to give out, I just sit down for a few minutes and I'm OK. I do tend to lose my balance sometimes though. Think it may be some of the prescription drugs I take. Just don't know if it will get worse. I'm on Medicare and AARP. Don't think I'm covered. Think I'll just wait for the Elio to come out.

i've heard of rhabdomyilosis caused by statin drugs. a remedy for it is 100mg of coenzyme Q10 a day. ask your doctor about it.

I'll be 69 next month. I've had years of riding and had fun. I think it's time to try something else. I'll always have the memories. Stay safe and keep the rubber side down.