Talk this geezer out of a

[moto-rama]

early 60s R50 /2 because that was my first bike, ever.

Not that it was really ever a hard starting , knee-whipping ratchet-launcher like some of the bigger bikes I had, but because, an old airhead like that will require endless money , time and part sourcing to keep happy.

At 74 years old, I may have finally acquired enough common sense not to but a "Nice Commando" or similar British bike, but those Pagosa seats....

 

[bikeama]

I like it. I had a white R60 many years ago. I will be 76 next month.

 

[auntiebling]

i will do no such thing
i'll suggest it might not be as bad as you think

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[Doobz]

Do if or ur a nerd

 

[moto-rama]

Do if or ur a nerd

Ill have to evict one of the children in my signature.

As much as I like the 690, it may be the one.

 

[Doobz]

Ill have to evict one of the children in my signature.

As much as I like the 690, it may be the one.

I think thats a fair trade

 

[budman]

Ill have to evict one of the children in my signature.

As much as I like the 690, it may be the one.

That sounds painful.

Assuming you like a bike that carves some fine ass curves.

 

[two wheel tramp]

early 60s R50 /2 because that was my first bike, ever.

Not that it was really ever a hard starting , knee-whipping ratchet-launcher like some of the bigger bikes I had, but because, an old airhead like that will require endless money , time and part sourcing to keep happy.

At 74 years old, I may have finally acquired enough common sense not to but a "Nice Commando" or similar British bike, but those Pagosa seats....View attachment 599601

I’m sorry but I want you to get one so I can look at it.

 

[moto-rama]

That sounds painful.

Assuming you like a bike that carves some fine ass curves.

Oddly, I'm more apt to tear up some bends on that 535ln RS than on the KTM.
But I've only once got the front wheel to float on the big girl, and I needed one of the speed bumps that's been put in SF.
The KTM does some things better, but im just not in tune with it.

 

[bcj]

Liked the white versions. Had a look at a 60 way back when.
I think you should have a Pacific Coast in white though.

 

[Erbuck]

With a ride like that, women will want you and the police will fear you. That is quite a burden to ride with at any age.

Seriously, nostalgia purchases like this are only good if you have a crew of vintage riders to ride and hang with.