Rocket owners average age!

[1olbull]

77 tomorrow! Doing just fine on the road, except I can't simply swing this thing around on a two lane road. Especially dirt....I have to maneuver it around with both feet paddling on the ground. Very top heavy in that maneuver. I might be able to do it, but I don't want to oversteer and take a chance on dumping it. Does anyone else have a issue with this??

Takes a little practice, but doing the UE within 2 lanes can be done, no problem.
You tube it for explanations (hint - throttle, clutch, rear brake seat position and eyes)

 

[Mighty Mouse]

77 tomorrow! Doing just fine on the road, except I can't simply swing this thing around on a two lane road. Especially dirt....I have to maneuver it around with both feet paddling on the ground. Very top heavy in that maneuver. I might be able to do it, but I don't want to oversteer and take a chance on dumping it. Does anyone else have a issue with this??

Like Bull stated above it can be done with practice. I would advise 'practicing' on a smaller bike and one you don't care if it hits the ground a few times while you sharpen your skills. None of were so good we didn't need to practice. Hell, I still practice when I can. It can't hurt (It can if you fall so...don't fall) Good luck.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

Turning 70 in four weeks. Yikes! Thinking about getting a FatBoy to celebrate. Not about to give up the Rocket, though!!!

If you are thinking about celebrating with a Fat Boy then that encompasses about 95% of us on this forum. That's a lot of beers Happy Birthday.

 

[1olbull]

Wow, a 10 year old thread revived!
I was 67 at the original inquiry and rode cross country. Gonna do it again one last time this summer.
life is GOOD!

 

[STUGT3]

Brought my rocket for my 60th birthday 3 1/2 years ago

 

[papanorm]

I bought my Rocket 3 for my 73rd birthday. She keeps me young.

 

[stingray]

Brought my rocket for my 60th birthday 3 1/2 years ago

I did too. Now drawing out my SSI for gas.

 

[ransan]

Takes a little practice, but doing the UE within 2 lanes can be done, no problem.
You tube it for explanations (hint - throttle, clutch, rear brake seat position and eyes)

Wow Bull...Sounds like Jerry "Motorman" Palladino. I like his videos.

 

[Tripps]

Wow, old thread, I'm probably 14 years older than when I first posted in it, still have the same Rocket.

 

[1olbull]

Wow Bull...Sounds like Jerry "Motorman" Palladino. I like his videos.

Well I was a motor cop, so go figure?