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#76 | RE: Is r1250rs too big/heavy for a senior? datum

Sat Jan 07, 2023 3:13 pm

Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #67
Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #59

I am 78 and have no problem riding my RS, but its 550 pounds sure is getting tough pushing it backwards up my driveway and into my garage to its parking spot after returning from a ride.

Pushing any motorcycle backwards uphill is no fun :)
By any chance was your walk to school uphill both ways when you were a kid?

No, but it does seem as if all of my walking and riding now is against the wind.

Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh

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#77 | RE: Is r1250rs too big/heavy for a senior? datum

Sat Jan 07, 2023 3:15 pm

Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #74
Zitat von Ray im Beitrag #71
Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #59
Zitat von Paul911 im Beitrag #58
Zitat von Bikepirate im Beitrag #57
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I am 80 5'2" 145lbs riding a R1200RS have no problems riding it great bike, I had to have the stock seat shaved down some to be able to touch the ground. this bike rides great, have done a lot of long-distance riding on this bike Great Falls last year from Austin and various other trips.

I am also over 80 and continue to ride my RS. Mind you, I go regularly to the gym lifting weights. I find this helps.....

I'm impressed that you guys are still riding. I hope I am at that age.

I am 78 and have no problem riding my RS, but its 550 pounds sure is getting tough pushing it backwards up my driveway and into my garage to its parking spot after returning from a ride.

Why don't you drive it in and back it out whilst sitting on it?

Three point turn in the garage?

I have too many motorcycles in my garage to turn them around, no matter how many points I use.

Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh

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#78 | RE: Is r1250rs too big/heavy for a senior? datum

Sat Jan 07, 2023 4:22 pm

Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #75
Zitat von Ray im Beitrag #71
Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #59
Zitat von Paul911 im Beitrag #58
Zitat von Bikepirate im Beitrag #57
Zitat von Gast im Beitrag #51
I am 80 5'2" 145lbs riding a R1200RS have no problems riding it great bike, I had to have the stock seat shaved down some to be able to touch the ground. this bike rides great, have done a lot of long-distance riding on this bike Great Falls last year from Austin and various other trips.

I am also over 80 and continue to ride my RS. Mind you, I go regularly to the gym lifting weights. I find this helps.....

I'm impressed that you guys are still riding. I hope I am at that age.

I am 78 and have no problem riding my RS, but its 550 pounds sure is getting tough pushing it backwards up my driveway and into my garage to its parking spot after returning from a ride.

Why don't you drive it in and back it out whilst sitting on it?

Three point turn in the garage?

as opposed to three posts to make one point (you did it yesterday as well, and I just deleted the surplus, but I'm less charitable today)

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#79 | RE: Is r1250rs too big/heavy for a senior? datum

Sat Jan 07, 2023 5:05 pm

I'm assuming a "Three point turn in the garage" is not possible. That's why I suggested backing it out whilst sitting on it.

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#80 | RE: Is r1250rs too big/heavy for a senior? datum

Sat Jan 07, 2023 7:43 pm

Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #77
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I have too many motorcycles in my garage to turn them around, no matter how many points I use.

That's a nice problem to have :)

Lee
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Iowa, USA

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#81 | RE: Is r1250rs too big/heavy for a senior? datum

Sat Jan 07, 2023 11:19 pm

Zitat von Ray im Beitrag #79
I'm assuming a "Three point turn in the garage" is not possible. That's why I suggested backing it out whilst sitting on it.

My problem is that trying to turn it around on my sloped driveway so that I get it aimed downhill is not something that I really want to do. I am very uncomfortable backing anything up, even when sitting on the bike. It just works better for me to push my bikes backward into my garage so that I can roll straight out and down my hill when leaving home.

Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh

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#82 | RE: Is r1250rs too big/heavy for a senior? datum

Sat Jan 07, 2023 11:27 pm

Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #81
Zitat von Ray im Beitrag #79
I'm assuming a "Three point turn in the garage" is not possible. That's why I suggested backing it out whilst sitting on it.

My problem is that trying to turn it around on my sloped driveway so that I get it aimed downhill is not something that I really want to do. I am very uncomfortable backing anything up, even when sitting on the bike. It just works better for me to push my bikes backward into my garage so that I can roll straight out and down my hill when leaving home.

reversing a bike downhill is easy. Have the engine running and the bike in gear, control the speed rolling back on the front brake, both feet down. If you drift off line just let the clutch out and pull forward. Off course, it helps if you can do hill starts off the front brake - something I learnt to do when I owned an R1150GS as I could not always get my left foot down if there was a camber at a T junction.

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#83 | RE: Is r1250rs too big/heavy for a senior? datum

Sat Jan 07, 2023 11:52 pm

Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #81
Zitat von Ray im Beitrag #79
I'm assuming a "Three point turn in the garage" is not possible. That's why I suggested backing it out whilst sitting on it.

My problem is that trying to turn it around on my sloped driveway so that I get it aimed downhill is not something that I really want to do. I am very uncomfortable backing anything up, even when sitting on the bike. It just works better for me to push my bikes backward into my garage so that I can roll straight out and down my hill when leaving home.

I back my S1000RR out of the garage, then turn it so it's facing the street. Granted it weighs less than the RS, but with a light finger-touch on the front brake, getting out of control is not an issue. It's for sure less difficult than backing the RR into the garage would be!

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#84 | RE: Is r1250rs too big/heavy for a senior? datum

Sun Jan 08, 2023 12:03 am

Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #78
Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #75
Zitat von Ray im Beitrag #71
Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #59
Zitat von Paul911 im Beitrag #58
Zitat von Bikepirate im Beitrag #57
Zitat von Gast im Beitrag #51
I am 80 5'2" 145lbs riding a R1200RS have no problems riding it great bike, I had to have the stock seat shaved down some to be able to touch the ground. this bike rides great, have done a lot of long-distance riding on this bike Great Falls last year from Austin and various other trips.

I am also over 80 and continue to ride my RS. Mind you, I go regularly to the gym lifting weights. I find this helps.....

I'm impressed that you guys are still riding. I hope I am at that age.

I am 78 and have no problem riding my RS, but its 550 pounds sure is getting tough pushing it backwards up my driveway and into my garage to its parking spot after returning from a ride.

Why don't you drive it in and back it out whilst sitting on it?

Three point turn in the garage?

as opposed to three posts to make one point (you did it yesterday as well, and I just deleted the surplus, but I'm less charitable today)

I accept no blame for your wonky software. I hit send once.

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#85 | RE: Is r1250rs too big/heavy for a senior? datum

Sun Jan 08, 2023 12:08 am

Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #77
Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #74
Zitat von Ray im Beitrag #71
Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #59
Zitat von Paul911 im Beitrag #58
Zitat von Bikepirate im Beitrag #57
Zitat von Gast im Beitrag #51
I am 80 5'2" 145lbs riding a R1200RS have no problems riding it great bike, I had to have the stock seat shaved down some to be able to touch the ground. this bike rides great, have done a lot of long-distance riding on this bike Great Falls last year from Austin and various other trips.

I am also over 80 and continue to ride my RS. Mind you, I go regularly to the gym lifting weights. I find this helps.....

I'm impressed that you guys are still riding. I hope I am at that age.

I am 78 and have no problem riding my RS, but its 550 pounds sure is getting tough pushing it backwards up my driveway and into my garage to its parking spot after returning from a ride.

Why don't you drive it in and back it out whilst sitting on it?

Three point turn in the garage?

I have too many motorcycles in my garage to turn them around, no matter how many points I use.

In the words of Pogo............"We have met the enemy...........

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#86 | RE: Is r1250rs too big/heavy for a senior? datum

Sun Jan 08, 2023 1:53 am (Last edited: Sun Jan 08, 2023 1:53 am)

Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #81
Zitat von Ray im Beitrag #79
I'm assuming a "Three point turn in the garage" is not possible. That's why I suggested backing it out whilst sitting on it.

My problem is that trying to turn it around on my sloped driveway so that I get it aimed downhill is not something that I really want to do. I am very uncomfortable backing anything up, even when sitting on the bike. It just works better for me to push my bikes backward into my garage so that I can roll straight out and down my hill when leaving home.

What about getting one of those lazy-susan things? Then just spin it around?

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#87 | RE: Is r1250rs too big/heavy for a senior? datum

Sun Jan 08, 2023 2:43 am

Zitat von jrt im Beitrag #86
Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #81
Zitat von Ray im Beitrag #79
I'm assuming a "Three point turn in the garage" is not possible. That's why I suggested backing it out whilst sitting on it.

My problem is that trying to turn it around on my sloped driveway so that I get it aimed downhill is not something that I really want to do. I am very uncomfortable backing anything up, even when sitting on the bike. It just works better for me to push my bikes backward into my garage so that I can roll straight out and down my hill when leaving home.

What about getting one of those lazy-susan things? Then just spin it around?

I am aware of those devices, but with a car and 6 motorcycles in my 2-car garage, I doubt there is enough room between bikes to turn them around. Plus, I am kind of clumsy and would likely trip over the platform, fall down and maybe knock over one of my bikes parked on its side stand.

Current motorcycle collection: 2002 Yamaha FZ1; 2020 KTM 390 Duke; 2011 Royal Enfield Bullet 500; 2009 BMW F650GS; 2016 BMW R1200RS; 2018 Zero S 16.6 kWh

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#88 | RE: Is r1250rs too big/heavy for a senior? datum

Sun Jan 08, 2023 11:04 am

Zitat von jrt im Beitrag #86
What about getting one of those lazy-susan things? Then just spin it around?

I was going to suggest one of those Batcave turntable things.

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#89 | RE: Is r1250rs too big/heavy for a senior? datum

Sun Jan 08, 2023 12:24 pm

I ride both bikes into the garage, have to move the one to get to the other like yesterday when I took the RT out, then moved the RS out for the early morning ride. Left the RT on the pad outside. So when I go back on the RS, I took the RT for an hour ride as well.

My driveway slopes down from the garage slightly. I find it's easier to turn the bikes around at the juncture of the private road and my garage pad/s as I don't have to turn them 180 degrees, just 90 to head out for the day.

There's not enough room to turn them around and as for backing them into the garage, too much of a struggle to bother

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#90 | RE: Is r1250rs too big/heavy for a senior? datum

Sun Jan 08, 2023 3:53 pm

Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #81

My problem is that trying to turn it around on my sloped driveway so that I get it aimed downhill is not something that I really want to do. .

Now I have the correct picture in my head. Turning around while backing on a slope can be a problem.

Lee
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Iowa, USA

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