average age bying the ST

[advswede1981]

I'm 32 and wish I had more time to ride. It seems to me ADV riders are, generally speaking, a little... hmmmmm, "seasoned", which completely makes sense, considering it takes a lot of time to cover any real distance. My occasional 300 mile weekend rides are fun and all... but I still feel I haven't fully experienced the bike since I haven't yet gone on a real long distance trip. It's all good though. I have no plans of getting rid of this beauty anytime soon, though this forward seat tilt is killing me... ::001::

 

[EricV]

I'm 32 and wish I had more time to ride. It seems to me ADV riders are, generally speaking, a little... hmmmmm, "seasoned", which completely makes sense, considering it takes a lot of time to cover any real distance. My occasional 300 mile weekend rides are fun and all... but I still feel I haven't fully experienced the bike since I haven't yet gone on a real long distance trip. It's all good though. I have no plans of getting rid of this beauty anytime soon, though this forward seat tilt is killing me... ::001::

There are some cheap and easy options for the seat tilt. Search the forum and you'll find them in graphic detail One is to remove the rear bumpers and replace them with 1/4" thick felt pads, and put an equal pad under the 'tongue' that slips into the slot at the back. Another varient is to simply trim down the rear bumpers under the seat so it sits a little flatter. It's amazing what a little change can make.

Then there is Russell or one of the other custom seat makers. ;D That's the final solution, and not an inexpensive one. 300 miles is a good ride. ::008:: I do about half that... before breakfast, when I'm on a road trip. > don't worry, you'll have fun exploring and when you feel like you know your local riding area, start stretching out to farther away areas. Before you know it you'll be looking for new spots in neighboring states. The real challenge is doing the road part, then hitting the trail part, then riding home, all on the same tires. ???

 

[Hungry Tiger]

Nothing that 20W-50 oil plus some STP wouldn't solve.

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[AVGeek]

Bought mine in October 2012, right before turning 41.

October what? Another October 1971 baby here...

 

[OldRider]

I just picked up mine a few weeks ago, and I'm 36. I think cost is definitely a factor in keeping the 20 somethings from joining the club. And, there will always be shinier bikes, and faster bikes, so you have to leave your ego behind when making the decision - and when you do, you end up with a damn fine bike.

I've had more than one person tell me the S10 was about the ugliest motorcycle they had ever seen. Brought a smile to my face.

 

[Madhatter]

55 when I bought mine a year ago... I get a lot of , great looking bike , what is it...

 

[Philistine]

51 when I got mine last year, I was out to get a KTM 990 but after I did my home work I ended up with a S10, was the best deal buy far.

 

[Dirt_Dad]

I've had more than one person tell me the S10 was about the ugliest motorcycle they had ever seen.

:question: Clearly they've never seen a first generation V-Strom.

 

[Old Blue]

46 here.

 

[SAL]

60 Here.

Unfortunately since I started riding in 2007 I am not really as seasoned (on a bike) as I would like.
According to my family however, if I was any more seasoned I would pushing up daisies!! What do they know?

 

[Palouse Cannon]

At the age (56) of "knowing how to screw up....erhh--knowing what to do." Fear not, fellow fogies, for a mere $2500 you can buy the "balloon assist pro" plug, which automatically rights the bike once you drop it, asesses your medical condition (med-assess software is $1500 additional), and flys you out (hospital drop, dealer notification, and emergency contact dialler software $750 additional).

 

[snakebitten]

Man has few limits. Especially in the imagination arena. That actually is amazing.

 

[Palouse Cannon]

I was stunned when I saw the picture of that balloon and just needed an excuse to put it out there. I was checking on upcoming ballooning events (used to live in Albuquerque and got hooked on the balloon fiesta). Couldn't help pokin' a bit of fun at us "youth-challenged" Tenerists and the GSAW's plugs for this and that. We may be old, but riding keeps our whippers snappin'!
http://dornob.com/300-helium-balloons-float-real-up-house-10000-feet-high/#axzz2vGmvxCUW

 

[Bikedude987]

Just brought mine home last saturday. I'll be 26 on March 21st... ::022::

 

[Welsh wizard]

Damn - but this is making me feel good, turned 60 two days ago- 59 when 'man maths' swung the deal on the s10 and boy do I love it. Turned up at the Ace cafe [ famous '60s bike haunt and still going] where they were holding an 'adventure bike ' day lots of stalls, metal mule, Klim, travel agencies etc and about 250+ bikes, pretty much a BMW love fest with a scattering of KTMs and Triumphs. One original super ten' two 660 teneres and only one other 1200 s10 [ a very nicely farkled 1st edition] After initial irritation felt quite smug at being an odd ball!
But on the age front the average age there was certainly mid forties upwards. Dominant factors I believe are comfort [ 'tho I had to wait for my new hip before I could get my leg over the S10!] and expense.
You guys give me hope / incentive to not just keep on biking but now , as retirement/ more time approaches, to really get out there.
Luck to you all.

 

[redneckK20]

To my knowledge, tallgears is the youngin' of the forum. 24 or something crazy when he bought his.

I'm 23, bought mine when I was 22.

 

[Kelvininin]

I am 35... Learned how to ride before I could drive.

I started on a 1983 Honda Shadow, then went to a 1998 Honda Magna, then on the a Victory Kingpin, followed by a Victory Vision. I had a series of second bikes for a while that started with a Buell Blast, followed by a Victory Hammer, then a A990, and finally the Super 10.

Then I got married, and now have a 4 month old son, so I sold the Vision. Going to miss the comfort, but can't beat the versatility of the S10.

 

[Mtbjay]

Discovered & bought the ST age 45. The combination of versatility, technology and value won me over.

 

[jiml53]

Just purchased mine yesterday at age 60. Been riding since 9 and love anything with two wheels.

::021::

Jim

 

[Juan Valderrama]

All of us we know these bikes are an old man bike. I am 45. I had have many big bikes before. I got this ST because I do not want problems with parts, service.... And for the price one cannot go wrong.

Juan Valderrama
XT1200Z
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