Re: [R90SWORLDNET] Selling my R90S Silver Smoke

["James Wiseman"]

The r90s is an icon, and I'm happy to have one. 
Mine is 1976, it's not pristine, it's a daily rider, the only bike I've owned since 1878.

[snair4337@gmail.com]

Thank you, group. I'd love to keep riding mine well into my twilight years, but I just cannot manage the weight like I used to. I'm hoping to take about 50 pounds off it's weight and not alter it's look and feel too much. I'd be happy to pass it on to someone who would keep it going and enjoy it more than I can but if that doesn't happen, then it will have to be lighter.

["Mac Kirkpatrick"]

Weight of motorcycle as one ages:
The most important issue as regards being able to handle the weight of our
motorcycles as we age is to strengthen ourselves. We lose strength, it’s
use it or lose it & one must take action to prevent loss of strength unlike
when we were younger.

There are many sources on YouTube which will tell you what to do for your
specific circumstances. I’ve had to really dig to find ways to strengthen
my back as I have a bad back due to a compression, likely from a motorcycle
accident.

Look up “Raul Martinez-An Introduction to Fitness” on YouTube.

He tells how to do “modified Super Mans” for instance to strengthen one’s
back w/o bending over & picking up weights, which I am incapable of doing.
And do squats, planks, push ups from your knees, etc.

Or “Bob & Brad”, physical therapists, who walk you thru what actions to
take as we age.

All w/o leaving your house, all using only your body weight.

Then besides strengthening, find an exercise you like for aerobic benefit
and to burn calories for weight control. Oddly, I think, for some reason I
like riding a bicycle and take a Brompton folding bike in my car
everywhere. It’s very compact and light, I take it into restaurants, on
planes & trains, etc.; do some research on Brompton, it’s amazing. Full
size bikes are a real hassle to carry anywhere, on the back of a car, etc.
I also like rowing, so have a boat + rowing machine. But I prefer my
Brompton compact folding bicycle for sure.

I’m right now on a cross country (US) trip & have my Brompton in my Land
Cruiser which is towing my Airstream Basecamp (think off-road), so AZ, WY,
OR, etc.
I ride most every day & do squats, modified Super Man’s, cheater push ups
(from my knees), stretching for my back, and a few more. It does not take
long. My motorcycles are waiting for me: I miss you guys…

My wife loves to walk, but that’s not for me.

So figure out what works for you.
I also have found not eating after 8 PM and not eating again until lunch
works well to keep weight off. No white anything as well. Research it, see
Dr Jung for his fasting technique.

Bottom line: one must be proactive as we get older or we limit ourselves.
Yes it takes action, but the benefits are huge.

“Close your mouth and get off your butt”, sums it up.

It’s been proven men can keep their strength into their 80s, but one must
be proactive about it.

Figure out what works for you.

Then go for a ride

Best,

Mac Kirkpatrick

["Mac Kirkpatrick"]

Ref my very recent Strengthening email, I mention traveling off road,
here’s a pic from the Oregon woods, note what the sign says

Mac Kirkpatrick

["Steve"]

Some great advice Mac! I'm 67 and subscribe to a similar regimen. I also
found that yoga with Tim Senesi on YouTube is fantastic for core
strengthening and does not take much time. Try it and see what you think!
Do you still have your camp in Grand Lake Stream? Steve in Maine

["Gayle Murphy"]

Great advise and recommendations Mac. A bit off subject are my questions for you.

Been looking at the Basecamp camper lately with much interest. Does your LC tow it well? Wondering if my 2023 Sienna Platinum AWD hybrid would have enough strength to tow it without harm done? Thinking the 20’ version. The

Sienna is rated to 3500ls. But I have my doubts.

Thanks.
Gayle Murphy
In Milwaukee by the big pond.