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alton
 Standard Member
200 Posts
Southwest Florida, FL
USA
Aprilla
2007 Scarabeo 500
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 Posted - 07/10/2007 : 2:23 PM
 
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Poll Question:
We've all gotten a lot of good advice and read quite a few differing opinions on many subjects here. I've often wondered what age groups are represented on these forums so I've put together this poll.
I'll start us off with the first vote, I'm 66.
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| Under 25 |
[11%] |
14 votes |
| 26 thru 35 |
[15%] |
20 votes |
| 36 thru 45 |
[20%] |
27 votes |
| 46 thru 55 |
[27%] |
36 votes |
| 56 thru 65 |
[20%] |
27 votes |
| Over 65 |
[7%] |
9 votes |
| = Guests |
(51
votes) |
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Poll Status:
Closed »» |
Total Votes: 133 counted »» |
Last Vote:
10/10/2007 5:01 PM |
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scottrnelson
Advanced Member
4748 Posts
[Mentor]
Pleasanton, CA
USA
Ducati
ST2, 888, + XR650L
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Posted - 07/10/2007 : 3:06 PM
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I think you're just proving that this is a site for old fogeys, since I see 7 votes so far spread evenly from 36 on up.  |
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nomad dan
Advanced Member
1276 Posts
Denver, Colorado
USA
Kawasaki
06 Vulcan Nomad 1600
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Posted - 07/13/2007 : 2:09 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by scottrnelson
I think you're just proving that this is a site for old fogeys, since I see 7 votes so far spread evenly from 36 on up.
Yup, we have a pretty good bell curve of 36 to 65 year olds right now.
>trying to picture what I would have thought of all of us middle agers if I came here as a 20 year old<    |
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RBlaine
Junior Member
89 Posts
Columbus, Mississippi
USA
Kawasaki
EX500
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Posted - 07/13/2007 : 2:12 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by scottrnelson
I think you're just proving that this is a site for old fogeys, since I see 7 votes so far spread evenly from 36 on up.
Scott, At 32 votes it is 57/43 (bottom 3 [older] v. top 3 [younger]). |
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mark700
Junior Member
65 Posts
Highlands Ranch, CO
USA
Kawasaki
Concours,KX250
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Posted - 07/17/2007 : 12:26 PM
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Do you have to be a member of AARP to post on this site?  |
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stevo
Junior Member
85 Posts
Park Hills, MO
USA
Yamaha
82 Virago 920
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Posted - 08/28/2007 : 4:39 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by nomad dan
>trying to picture what I would have thought of all of us middle agers if I came here as a 20 year old<
Well at 26 I can tell you I greatly appreciate all you old fogey's  around here. There's no substitute for experience and everyone is willing to share valuable information and suggestions. Which in turn helps me ride safer and hopefully ensure's I make it to old fogey status myself one day. |
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bkikkert
Advanced Member
796 Posts
[Mentor]
Cornwall, Ontario
Canada
Harley-Davidson
Ultra Classic-FLHTCU
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Posted - 08/28/2007 : 8:25 PM
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Eh?????? What's that Sonny??  |
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sixsigma
Advanced Member
801 Posts
Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Suzuki
Marauder vz 805
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Posted - 10/02/2007 : 6:58 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by bkikkert
Eh?????? What's that Sonny??
"eh"? in what Canadian context of about a thousand applications should we apply
LoL 53 tomorrow |
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Ghostrider
Standard Member
147 Posts
Portland, OR
USA
Honda
Rebel
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Posted - 10/02/2007 : 10:10 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by sixsigma
quote:
Originally posted by bkikkert
Eh?????? What's that Sonny??
"eh"? in what Canadian context of about a thousand applications should we apply
LoL 53 tomorrow
Well if we're speaking Canadian, shouldn't that highlighted word be "aboot"?? |
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quicksilver
Junior Member
50 Posts
Catalina, Arizona
USA
Honda
XR650L
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Posted - 12/11/2007 : 11:51 AM
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I'm 52....been riding since I was a kid. Got married and had a son. Stopped riding while we grew up (he's now 18). I had one of those "16yr old girl makes a left turn in front of you" experiences and stopped riding because I thought it was an extra risk. I stopped smoking too. I started to ride as a way to have a "get out of the house" hobby. But I DO consider the safety issue much more than anytime in my life because it's what I DON'T HAVE CONTROL OF that is the mitigating factor to me.
I only wish I had an acronym for the "16yr old girl makes a left turn in front of you" experience" as I think it's all too common. |
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biggunbob
Standard Member
107 Posts
parma, OH
USA
Harley-Davidson
electraglide classic
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Posted - 01/01/2008 : 4:27 PM
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I'm 51 at this time...you need an acronym? how about....
Sugar
Honey
In my
Tea
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DMuns
Starting Member
2 Posts
Boulder, CO
USA
Kawasaki
ZR-7 (ZR750F2)
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Posted - 01/04/2008 : 8:08 PM
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52 yrs calendar, still 22 at heart.
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Tomatododger
Starting Member
8 Posts
Timmins, Ontario
Canada
Honda
750 ACE
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Posted - 01/07/2008 : 8:19 PM
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I'm 44 now and motorcycling is the solution to my mid-life crisis. I semi-joke with my wife that it's a hullava lot cheaper than going after a young thang just to see if still "got it".
That being said, I remember thinking, back in my early 20's, that a guy my age was O-L-D. My, how my opinion has changed with time! Now I think of 65 like it ain't gonna be that bad..Oi. |
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AZJohn
Standard Member
133 Posts
Cottonwood, AZ
USA
Honda
05 Shadow Spirit 750
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Posted - 01/07/2008 : 10:54 PM
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quote:
That being said, I remember thinking, back in my early 20's, that a guy my age was O-L-D. My, how my opinion has changed with time! Now I think of 65 like it ain't gonna be that bad..Oi.
I'm 56 and bought my first bike 3 months ago. That is old. For everyone else except me. I think this motorcycle thing is a good way to stay young. |
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gdickelman
Moderator
1144 Posts
[Mentor]
Annandale, VA
USA
Moto Guzzi
CA & Ducati MS1100s
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Posted - 01/29/2008 : 7:08 PM
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I rode my first motorcycle at 55...and I'm wondering if there is such a thing as a prescription visor with a progressive lense.
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albert_tatlock
Junior Member
76 Posts
San Patong, Chiang Mai
Thailand
Honda
XLR250
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Posted - 03/31/2008 : 5:11 AM
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| 44 years old, new to bikes, just got my first one about 6 months ago, 20 year old or older, Honda XLR250, good fun! |
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degaboh
 Senior Member
258 Posts
Houston, TX
USA
Kawasaki
Ninja EX250R
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Posted - 03/31/2008 : 8:54 PM
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I don't really know how this poll function works - I thought this poll was done? How does it tally the "votes"?
Well, here's me: 27 yrs old, got the bike in Feb. when I was 26 (as I approach 30 every little bit is becoming more important to me :P). Since it's now March/April, I'd say I have about one month of experience |
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glenndaz
New Member
23 Posts
Queen Creek/Florence, Arizona
USA
Suzuki
'08 GSX650F
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Posted - 04/15/2008 : 9:18 PM
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| I know the polls are closed already but I am 36 and I just started riding about 4 weeks ago! Took the MSF class in mid-March and got a brand new bike two weeks after that! Safety first!! |
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jonnyringoe
Starting Member
7 Posts
buckley, wa
USA
Honda
shadow/aero
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 12:18 AM
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| Im 42 myself and enjoying every ..well almost ..minute of it! |
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VodkaAndPickles
Advanced Member
589 Posts
Langhorne, PA
USA
Suzuki
Intruder 1500 LC
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 2:37 AM
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At 19, statistically I have the honor of the "most likely to f**k up and crash" title.
I shall set out to prove this wrong. |
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Texasphotographer
Advanced Member
746 Posts
[Mentor]
Copperas Cove, Texas
USA
Suzuki
2008 C50T
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Posted - 04/25/2008 : 10:35 PM
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| 69 and have almost one month motorcycle riding experience. |
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