Still Kicking

[Dave Swanson]

I will be 70 in a couple of months, and although 70 isn't ancient, I do feel lucky that my body is still sound enough to kick my Commando to life.   

This picture was snapped last night.

[LowRyter]

On the subject, I'll be 70 on Tuesday .... just another day

[guzzisteve]

I was 70 in Nov & I have a huge scrape on my shin right now from a 73 Duc 750, footpeg got me. Bike starts 1 kick, choke on.

[cliffrod]

Man, y’all are old.   

I’ll be 57 in a couple of hours & going to try to follow your examples..

[Tkelly]

Peter Egan blames his stroke on kicking over a Norton.

[mechanicsavant]

It has been that the anniversaries of my birth aren’t a big deal ! That said . The ones that end with a 0 are notable mile markers . I recently celebrated the twenty second anniversary of my 50th !

[Scout63]

That’s a great picture Dave - worthy of a frame in your shop.  My 72 Combat is definitely an easier kick than some other bikes, unless it’s wet-sumped.  My kryptonite is the left side kick Ducati 450.  It lives to snap back while I am off balance and not committing to the follow through.

[Vagrant]

It's only a number!

[JJ]

Great photo of your Norton!   

I'll be 70 August 8th....and feel fortunate I am still able to ride..."The Yellow Horse" 

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

This was my friend Leo Rocca at 83 years old.





He always liked those "tall horses", but eventually had to settle for three wheels (Can-Am Spyder) to continue riding. He passed away last year at age 89.

[2WheelsUp]

I’m also turning 70 this year but have push button starts for all my bikes, including the Norton. Keep on kicking Dave! 

[tcunnien]

70 in July. Only two kickers left in the stable. 75 Trident and a 77 Vespa. Still able to get them going.

[SemperVee]

  Have not wrapped my head around 60 yet  - AT at age 69 now!!  *recent pics

 

[Chuck in Indiana]

Congrats, young fella..

[dguzzi]

  I'd like to "like" all these!
 The only problem I ever had kicking my Norton was when it backfired and the top of my knee caught the handlebar. (when points were a thing)
I'd rather step on a Lego, that hurt me.