The r90s is an icon, and I'm happy to have one.
Mine is 1976, it's not pristine, it's a daily rider, the only bike I've owned since 1878.
On Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 7:08 PM, James Wiseman via groups.io<PROSERVUS001=YAHOO.COM@groups.io> wrote: Good advice, Todd. I'm still riding mine.
On Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 10:51 AM, James Marciano<marciano@gmail.com> wrote: For what it's worth, I'm with Todd. He helped me buy my '75 R90S two years ago (paid $14k for it), and then I put another $5k into it to modernize it a bit (upgraded brake lines, e-z clutch, electronic ignition) and a bunch of maintenance stuff (it had been sitting for a few years). It's for sure still an old bike, but that's what makes it fun!
On Mon, Jul 24, 2023 at 10:38 PM Todd Trumbore via groups.io <motorrader=verizon.net@groups.io> wrote:
Why don't you post some photos with a complete description and all pertinent details and advertise on this site.
A perfectly fine venue I would say.
BTW, nothing wrong with lightening the flywheel or upgrading the charging system. Those are common modifications or improvements and have no effect on the stock appearance of your bike.
Let's see what you have before you start getting too carried away on one of the classics.
Regards,Todd
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
-------- Original message --------From: snair4337@gmail.com Date: 7/24/23 10:07 PM (GMT-05:00) To: R90SWORLDNET@groups.io Subject: [R90SWORLDNET] Selling my R90S Silver Smoke
I had advertised my 1976 R90S for sale in the local (Manitoba) sites and Facebook Marketplace with no bites. I had tried Bring a Trailer but they did not wish to do it with a reserve, so I declined. At this point I'm thinking about keeping and customizing mostly by reducing it's weight and modernizing it. I know some of you might find that unthinkable but I don't think I have much of a choice other than selling it for about $5,000 and buying an F800ST or F800R.
Some of the mods I'm thinking about are lightened flywheel, replacing the charging system and battery. I would appreciate any suggestions from the group.
Thanks.
--
For information about our Airbnb and things to do in and around Sergeantsville, NJ.
Re: [R90SWORLDNET] Selling my R90S Silver Smoke
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snair4337@gmail.com
Re: Selling my R90S Silver Smoke
Thank you, group. I'd love to keep riding mine well into my twilight years, but I just cannot manage the weight like I used to. I'm hoping to take about 50 pounds off it's weight and not alter it's look and feel too much. I'd be happy to pass it on to someone who would keep it going and enjoy it more than I can but if that doesn't happen, then it will have to be lighter.
-
"Mac Kirkpatrick"
Strengthening to Handle Your Motorcycle/Selling my R90S Silver Smoke
Weight of motorcycle as one ages:
The most important issue as regards being able to handle the weight of our
motorcycles as we age is to strengthen ourselves. We lose strength, it’s
use it or lose it & one must take action to prevent loss of strength unlike
when we were younger.
There are many sources on YouTube which will tell you what to do for your
specific circumstances. I’ve had to really dig to find ways to strengthen
my back as I have a bad back due to a compression, likely from a motorcycle
accident.
Look up “Raul Martinez-An Introduction to Fitness” on YouTube.
He tells how to do “modified Super Mans” for instance to strengthen one’s
back w/o bending over & picking up weights, which I am incapable of doing.
And do squats, planks, push ups from your knees, etc.
Or “Bob & Brad”, physical therapists, who walk you thru what actions to
take as we age.
All w/o leaving your house, all using only your body weight.
Then besides strengthening, find an exercise you like for aerobic benefit
and to burn calories for weight control. Oddly, I think, for some reason I
like riding a bicycle and take a Brompton folding bike in my car
everywhere. It’s very compact and light, I take it into restaurants, on
planes & trains, etc.; do some research on Brompton, it’s amazing. Full
size bikes are a real hassle to carry anywhere, on the back of a car, etc.
I also like rowing, so have a boat + rowing machine. But I prefer my
Brompton compact folding bicycle for sure.
I’m right now on a cross country (US) trip & have my Brompton in my Land
Cruiser which is towing my Airstream Basecamp (think off-road), so AZ, WY,
OR, etc.
I ride most every day & do squats, modified Super Man’s, cheater push ups
(from my knees), stretching for my back, and a few more. It does not take
long. My motorcycles are waiting for me: I miss you guys…
My wife loves to walk, but that’s not for me.
So figure out what works for you.
I also have found not eating after 8 PM and not eating again until lunch
works well to keep weight off. No white anything as well. Research it, see
Dr Jung for his fasting technique.
Bottom line: one must be proactive as we get older or we limit ourselves.
Yes it takes action, but the benefits are huge.
“Close your mouth and get off your butt”, sums it up.
It’s been proven men can keep their strength into their 80s, but one must
be proactive about it.
Figure out what works for you.
Then go for a ride
Best,
Mac Kirkpatrick
On Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 22:06 <snair4337@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thank you, group. I'd love to keep riding mine well into my twilight
> years, but I just cannot manage the weight like I used to. I'm hoping to
> take about 50 pounds off it's weight and not alter it's look and feel too
> much. I'd be happy to pass it on to someone who would keep it going and
> enjoy it more than I can but if that doesn't happen, then it will have to
> be lighter.
>
>
> --
Mac Kirkpatrick
Glenmoore, PA
"After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?"
C. Donahue
The most important issue as regards being able to handle the weight of our
motorcycles as we age is to strengthen ourselves. We lose strength, it’s
use it or lose it & one must take action to prevent loss of strength unlike
when we were younger.
There are many sources on YouTube which will tell you what to do for your
specific circumstances. I’ve had to really dig to find ways to strengthen
my back as I have a bad back due to a compression, likely from a motorcycle
accident.
Look up “Raul Martinez-An Introduction to Fitness” on YouTube.
He tells how to do “modified Super Mans” for instance to strengthen one’s
back w/o bending over & picking up weights, which I am incapable of doing.
And do squats, planks, push ups from your knees, etc.
Or “Bob & Brad”, physical therapists, who walk you thru what actions to
take as we age.
All w/o leaving your house, all using only your body weight.
Then besides strengthening, find an exercise you like for aerobic benefit
and to burn calories for weight control. Oddly, I think, for some reason I
like riding a bicycle and take a Brompton folding bike in my car
everywhere. It’s very compact and light, I take it into restaurants, on
planes & trains, etc.; do some research on Brompton, it’s amazing. Full
size bikes are a real hassle to carry anywhere, on the back of a car, etc.
I also like rowing, so have a boat + rowing machine. But I prefer my
Brompton compact folding bicycle for sure.
I’m right now on a cross country (US) trip & have my Brompton in my Land
Cruiser which is towing my Airstream Basecamp (think off-road), so AZ, WY,
OR, etc.
I ride most every day & do squats, modified Super Man’s, cheater push ups
(from my knees), stretching for my back, and a few more. It does not take
long. My motorcycles are waiting for me: I miss you guys…
My wife loves to walk, but that’s not for me.
So figure out what works for you.
I also have found not eating after 8 PM and not eating again until lunch
works well to keep weight off. No white anything as well. Research it, see
Dr Jung for his fasting technique.
Bottom line: one must be proactive as we get older or we limit ourselves.
Yes it takes action, but the benefits are huge.
“Close your mouth and get off your butt”, sums it up.
It’s been proven men can keep their strength into their 80s, but one must
be proactive about it.
Figure out what works for you.
Then go for a ride
Best,
Mac Kirkpatrick
On Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 22:06 <snair4337@gmail.com> wrote:
> Thank you, group. I'd love to keep riding mine well into my twilight
> years, but I just cannot manage the weight like I used to. I'm hoping to
> take about 50 pounds off it's weight and not alter it's look and feel too
> much. I'd be happy to pass it on to someone who would keep it going and
> enjoy it more than I can but if that doesn't happen, then it will have to
> be lighter.
>
>
> --
Mac Kirkpatrick
Glenmoore, PA
"After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?"
C. Donahue
-
"Mac Kirkpatrick"
Re: Strengthening to Handle Your Motorcycle/Selling my R90S Silver Smoke
Ref my very recent Strengthening email, I mention traveling off road,
here’s a pic from the Oregon woods, note what the sign says
Mac Kirkpatrick
On Wed, Jul 26, 2023 at 04:30 Mac Kirkpatrick <drbeemer73@gmail.com> wrote:
> Weight of motorcycle as one ages:
> The most important issue as regards being able to handle the weight of our
> motorcycles as we age is to strengthen ourselves. We lose strength, it’s
> use it or lose it & one must take action to prevent loss of strength unlike
> when we were younger.
>
> There are many sources on YouTube which will tell you what to do for your
> specific circumstances. I’ve had to really dig to find ways to strengthen
> my back as I have a bad back due to a compression, likely from a motorcycle
> accident.
>
> Look up “Raul Martinez-An Introduction to Fitness” on YouTube.
>
> He tells how to do “modified Super Mans” for instance to strengthen one’s
> back w/o bending over & picking up weights, which I am incapable of doing.
> And do squats, planks, push ups from your knees, etc.
>
> Or “Bob & Brad”, physical therapists, who walk you thru what actions to
> take as we age.
>
> All w/o leaving your house, all using only your body weight.
>
> Then besides strengthening, find an exercise you like for aerobic benefit
> and to burn calories for weight control. Oddly, I think, for some reason I
> like riding a bicycle and take a Brompton folding bike in my car
> everywhere. It’s very compact and light, I take it into restaurants, on
> planes & trains, etc.; do some research on Brompton, it’s amazing. Full
> size bikes are a real hassle to carry anywhere, on the back of a car, etc.
> I also like rowing, so have a boat + rowing machine. But I prefer my
> Brompton compact folding bicycle for sure.
>
> I’m right now on a cross country (US) trip & have my Brompton in my Land
> Cruiser which is towing my Airstream Basecamp (think off-road), so AZ, WY,
> OR, etc.
> I ride most every day & do squats, modified Super Man’s, cheater push ups
> (from my knees), stretching for my back, and a few more. It does not take
> long. My motorcycles are waiting for me: I miss you guys…
>
> My wife loves to walk, but that’s not for me.
>
> So figure out what works for you.
> I also have found not eating after 8 PM and not eating again until lunch
> works well to keep weight off. No white anything as well. Research it, see
> Dr Jung for his fasting technique.
>
> Bottom line: one must be proactive as we get older or we limit ourselves.
> Yes it takes action, but the benefits are huge.
>
> “Close your mouth and get off your butt”, sums it up.
>
> It’s been proven men can keep their strength into their 80s, but one must
> be proactive about it.
>
> Figure out what works for you.
>
> Then go for a ride
>
> Best,
>
> Mac Kirkpatrick
>
> On Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 22:06 <snair4337@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Thank you, group. I'd love to keep riding mine well into my twilight
>> years, but I just cannot manage the weight like I used to. I'm hoping to
>> take about 50 pounds off it's weight and not alter it's look and feel too
>> much. I'd be happy to pass it on to someone who would keep it going and
>> enjoy it more than I can but if that doesn't happen, then it will have to
>> be lighter.
>>
>>
> --
>
>
> Mac Kirkpatrick
> Glenmoore, PA
>
> "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?"
> C. Donahue
>
--
Mac Kirkpatrick
Glenmoore, PA
"After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?"
C. Donahue
here’s a pic from the Oregon woods, note what the sign says
Mac Kirkpatrick
On Wed, Jul 26, 2023 at 04:30 Mac Kirkpatrick <drbeemer73@gmail.com> wrote:
> Weight of motorcycle as one ages:
> The most important issue as regards being able to handle the weight of our
> motorcycles as we age is to strengthen ourselves. We lose strength, it’s
> use it or lose it & one must take action to prevent loss of strength unlike
> when we were younger.
>
> There are many sources on YouTube which will tell you what to do for your
> specific circumstances. I’ve had to really dig to find ways to strengthen
> my back as I have a bad back due to a compression, likely from a motorcycle
> accident.
>
> Look up “Raul Martinez-An Introduction to Fitness” on YouTube.
>
> He tells how to do “modified Super Mans” for instance to strengthen one’s
> back w/o bending over & picking up weights, which I am incapable of doing.
> And do squats, planks, push ups from your knees, etc.
>
> Or “Bob & Brad”, physical therapists, who walk you thru what actions to
> take as we age.
>
> All w/o leaving your house, all using only your body weight.
>
> Then besides strengthening, find an exercise you like for aerobic benefit
> and to burn calories for weight control. Oddly, I think, for some reason I
> like riding a bicycle and take a Brompton folding bike in my car
> everywhere. It’s very compact and light, I take it into restaurants, on
> planes & trains, etc.; do some research on Brompton, it’s amazing. Full
> size bikes are a real hassle to carry anywhere, on the back of a car, etc.
> I also like rowing, so have a boat + rowing machine. But I prefer my
> Brompton compact folding bicycle for sure.
>
> I’m right now on a cross country (US) trip & have my Brompton in my Land
> Cruiser which is towing my Airstream Basecamp (think off-road), so AZ, WY,
> OR, etc.
> I ride most every day & do squats, modified Super Man’s, cheater push ups
> (from my knees), stretching for my back, and a few more. It does not take
> long. My motorcycles are waiting for me: I miss you guys…
>
> My wife loves to walk, but that’s not for me.
>
> So figure out what works for you.
> I also have found not eating after 8 PM and not eating again until lunch
> works well to keep weight off. No white anything as well. Research it, see
> Dr Jung for his fasting technique.
>
> Bottom line: one must be proactive as we get older or we limit ourselves.
> Yes it takes action, but the benefits are huge.
>
> “Close your mouth and get off your butt”, sums it up.
>
> It’s been proven men can keep their strength into their 80s, but one must
> be proactive about it.
>
> Figure out what works for you.
>
> Then go for a ride
>
> Best,
>
> Mac Kirkpatrick
>
> On Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 22:06 <snair4337@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Thank you, group. I'd love to keep riding mine well into my twilight
>> years, but I just cannot manage the weight like I used to. I'm hoping to
>> take about 50 pounds off it's weight and not alter it's look and feel too
>> much. I'd be happy to pass it on to someone who would keep it going and
>> enjoy it more than I can but if that doesn't happen, then it will have to
>> be lighter.
>>
>>
> --
>
>
> Mac Kirkpatrick
> Glenmoore, PA
>
> "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?"
> C. Donahue
>
--
Mac Kirkpatrick
Glenmoore, PA
"After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?"
C. Donahue
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"Steve"
Re: [R90SWORLDNET] Strengthening to Handle Your Motorcycle/Selling my R90S Silver Smoke
Some great advice Mac! I'm 67 and subscribe to a similar regimen. I also
found that yoga with Tim Senesi on YouTube is fantastic for core
strengthening and does not take much time. Try it and see what you think!
Do you still have your camp in Grand Lake Stream? Steve in Maine
On Wed, Jul 26, 2023, 4:40 AM Mac Kirkpatrick <drbeemer73@gmail.com> wrote:
> Weight of motorcycle as one ages:
> The most important issue as regards being able to handle the weight of our
> motorcycles as we age is to strengthen ourselves. We lose strength, it’s
> use it or lose it & one must take action to prevent loss of strength unlike
> when we were younger.
>
> There are many sources on YouTube which will tell you what to do for your
> specific circumstances. I’ve had to really dig to find ways to strengthen
> my back as I have a bad back due to a compression, likely from a motorcycle
> accident.
>
> Look up “Raul Martinez-An Introduction to Fitness” on YouTube.
>
> He tells how to do “modified Super Mans” for instance to strengthen one’s
> back w/o bending over & picking up weights, which I am incapable of doing.
> And do squats, planks, push ups from your knees, etc.
>
> Or “Bob & Brad”, physical therapists, who walk you thru what actions to
> take as we age.
>
> All w/o leaving your house, all using only your body weight.
>
> Then besides strengthening, find an exercise you like for aerobic benefit
> and to burn calories for weight control. Oddly, I think, for some reason I
> like riding a bicycle and take a Brompton folding bike in my car
> everywhere. It’s very compact and light, I take it into restaurants, on
> planes & trains, etc.; do some research on Brompton, it’s amazing. Full
> size bikes are a real hassle to carry anywhere, on the back of a car, etc.
> I also like rowing, so have a boat + rowing machine. But I prefer my
> Brompton compact folding bicycle for sure.
>
> I’m right now on a cross country (US) trip & have my Brompton in my Land
> Cruiser which is towing my Airstream Basecamp (think off-road), so AZ, WY,
> OR, etc.
> I ride most every day & do squats, modified Super Man’s, cheater push ups
> (from my knees), stretching for my back, and a few more. It does not take
> long. My motorcycles are waiting for me: I miss you guys…
>
> My wife loves to walk, but that’s not for me.
>
> So figure out what works for you.
> I also have found not eating after 8 PM and not eating again until lunch
> works well to keep weight off. No white anything as well. Research it, see
> Dr Jung for his fasting technique.
>
> Bottom line: one must be proactive as we get older or we limit ourselves.
> Yes it takes action, but the benefits are huge.
>
> “Close your mouth and get off your butt”, sums it up.
>
> It’s been proven men can keep their strength into their 80s, but one must
> be proactive about it.
>
> Figure out what works for you.
>
> Then go for a ride
>
> Best,
>
> Mac Kirkpatrick
>
> On Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 22:06 <snair4337@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Thank you, group. I'd love to keep riding mine well into my twilight
>> years, but I just cannot manage the weight like I used to. I'm hoping to
>> take about 50 pounds off it's weight and not alter it's look and feel too
>> much. I'd be happy to pass it on to someone who would keep it going and
>> enjoy it more than I can but if that doesn't happen, then it will have to
>> be lighter.
>>
>> --
>
>
> Mac Kirkpatrick
> Glenmoore, PA
>
> "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?"
> C. Donahue
>
>
found that yoga with Tim Senesi on YouTube is fantastic for core
strengthening and does not take much time. Try it and see what you think!
Do you still have your camp in Grand Lake Stream? Steve in Maine
On Wed, Jul 26, 2023, 4:40 AM Mac Kirkpatrick <drbeemer73@gmail.com> wrote:
> Weight of motorcycle as one ages:
> The most important issue as regards being able to handle the weight of our
> motorcycles as we age is to strengthen ourselves. We lose strength, it’s
> use it or lose it & one must take action to prevent loss of strength unlike
> when we were younger.
>
> There are many sources on YouTube which will tell you what to do for your
> specific circumstances. I’ve had to really dig to find ways to strengthen
> my back as I have a bad back due to a compression, likely from a motorcycle
> accident.
>
> Look up “Raul Martinez-An Introduction to Fitness” on YouTube.
>
> He tells how to do “modified Super Mans” for instance to strengthen one’s
> back w/o bending over & picking up weights, which I am incapable of doing.
> And do squats, planks, push ups from your knees, etc.
>
> Or “Bob & Brad”, physical therapists, who walk you thru what actions to
> take as we age.
>
> All w/o leaving your house, all using only your body weight.
>
> Then besides strengthening, find an exercise you like for aerobic benefit
> and to burn calories for weight control. Oddly, I think, for some reason I
> like riding a bicycle and take a Brompton folding bike in my car
> everywhere. It’s very compact and light, I take it into restaurants, on
> planes & trains, etc.; do some research on Brompton, it’s amazing. Full
> size bikes are a real hassle to carry anywhere, on the back of a car, etc.
> I also like rowing, so have a boat + rowing machine. But I prefer my
> Brompton compact folding bicycle for sure.
>
> I’m right now on a cross country (US) trip & have my Brompton in my Land
> Cruiser which is towing my Airstream Basecamp (think off-road), so AZ, WY,
> OR, etc.
> I ride most every day & do squats, modified Super Man’s, cheater push ups
> (from my knees), stretching for my back, and a few more. It does not take
> long. My motorcycles are waiting for me: I miss you guys…
>
> My wife loves to walk, but that’s not for me.
>
> So figure out what works for you.
> I also have found not eating after 8 PM and not eating again until lunch
> works well to keep weight off. No white anything as well. Research it, see
> Dr Jung for his fasting technique.
>
> Bottom line: one must be proactive as we get older or we limit ourselves.
> Yes it takes action, but the benefits are huge.
>
> “Close your mouth and get off your butt”, sums it up.
>
> It’s been proven men can keep their strength into their 80s, but one must
> be proactive about it.
>
> Figure out what works for you.
>
> Then go for a ride
>
> Best,
>
> Mac Kirkpatrick
>
> On Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 22:06 <snair4337@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Thank you, group. I'd love to keep riding mine well into my twilight
>> years, but I just cannot manage the weight like I used to. I'm hoping to
>> take about 50 pounds off it's weight and not alter it's look and feel too
>> much. I'd be happy to pass it on to someone who would keep it going and
>> enjoy it more than I can but if that doesn't happen, then it will have to
>> be lighter.
>>
>> --
>
>
> Mac Kirkpatrick
> Glenmoore, PA
>
> "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?"
> C. Donahue
>
>
-
"Gayle Murphy"
Re: [R90SWORLDNET] Strengthening to Handle Your Motorcycle/Selling my R90S Silver Smoke
Great advise and recommendations Mac. A bit off subject are my questions for you.
Been looking at the Basecamp camper lately with much interest. Does your LC tow it well? Wondering if my 2023 Sienna Platinum AWD hybrid would have enough strength to tow it without harm done? Thinking the 20’ version. The
Sienna is rated to 3500ls. But I have my doubts.
Thanks.
Gayle Murphy
In Milwaukee by the big pond.
> On Jul 26, 2023, at 3:52 AM, Mac Kirkpatrick <drbeemer73@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Ref my very recent Strengthening email, I mention traveling off road, here’s a pic from the Oregon woods, note what the sign says
>
> Mac Kirkpatrick
> <image_50749441.JPG>
>
> On Wed, Jul 26, 2023 at 04:30 Mac Kirkpatrick <drbeemer73@gmail.com <mailto:drbeemer73@gmail.com>> wrote:
> Weight of motorcycle as one ages:
> The most important issue as regards being able to handle the weight of our motorcycles as we age is to strengthen ourselves. We lose strength, it’s use it or lose it & one must take action to prevent loss of strength unlike when we were younger.
>
> There are many sources on YouTube which will tell you what to do for your specific circumstances. I’ve had to really dig to find ways to strengthen my back as I have a bad back due to a compression, likely from a motorcycle accident.
>
> Look up “Raul Martinez-An Introduction to Fitness” on YouTube.
>
> He tells how to do “modified Super Mans” for instance to strengthen one’s back w/o bending over & picking up weights, which I am incapable of doing.
> And do squats, planks, push ups from your knees, etc.
>
> Or “Bob & Brad”, physical therapists, who walk you thru what actions to take as we age.
>
> All w/o leaving your house, all using only your body weight.
>
> Then besides strengthening, find an exercise you like for aerobic benefit and to burn calories for weight control. Oddly, I think, for some reason I like riding a bicycle and take a Brompton folding bike in my car everywhere. It’s very compact and light, I take it into restaurants, on planes & trains, etc.; do some research on Brompton, it’s amazing. Full size bikes are a real hassle to carry anywhere, on the back of a car, etc.
> I also like rowing, so have a boat + rowing machine. But I prefer my Brompton compact folding bicycle for sure.
>
> I’m right now on a cross country (US) trip & have my Brompton in my Land Cruiser which is towing my Airstream Basecamp (think off-road), so AZ, WY, OR, etc.
> I ride most every day & do squats, modified Super Man’s, cheater push ups (from my knees), stretching for my back, and a few more. It does not take long. My motorcycles are waiting for me: I miss you guys…
>
> My wife loves to walk, but that’s not for me.
>
> So figure out what works for you.
> I also have found not eating after 8 PM and not eating again until lunch works well to keep weight off. No white anything as well. Research it, see Dr Jung for his fasting technique.
>
> Bottom line: one must be proactive as we get older or we limit ourselves.
> Yes it takes action, but the benefits are huge.
>
> “Close your mouth and get off your butt”, sums it up.
>
> It’s been proven men can keep their strength into their 80s, but one must be proactive about it.
>
> Figure out what works for you.
>
> Then go for a ride
>
> Best,
>
> Mac Kirkpatrick
>
> On Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 22:06 <snair4337@gmail.com <mailto:snair4337@gmail.com>> wrote:
> Thank you, group. I'd love to keep riding mine well into my twilight years, but I just cannot manage the weight like I used to. I'm hoping to take about 50 pounds off it's weight and not alter it's look and feel too much. I'd be happy to pass it on to someone who would keep it going and enjoy it more than I can but if that doesn't happen, then it will have to be lighter.
>
>
> --
>
>
> Mac Kirkpatrick
> Glenmoore, PA
>
> "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?"
> C. Donahue
> --
>
>
> Mac Kirkpatrick
> Glenmoore, PA
>
> "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?"
> C. Donahue
>
Been looking at the Basecamp camper lately with much interest. Does your LC tow it well? Wondering if my 2023 Sienna Platinum AWD hybrid would have enough strength to tow it without harm done? Thinking the 20’ version. The
Sienna is rated to 3500ls. But I have my doubts.
Thanks.
Gayle Murphy
In Milwaukee by the big pond.
> On Jul 26, 2023, at 3:52 AM, Mac Kirkpatrick <drbeemer73@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Ref my very recent Strengthening email, I mention traveling off road, here’s a pic from the Oregon woods, note what the sign says
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> Mac Kirkpatrick
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> On Wed, Jul 26, 2023 at 04:30 Mac Kirkpatrick <drbeemer73@gmail.com <mailto:drbeemer73@gmail.com>> wrote:
> Weight of motorcycle as one ages:
> The most important issue as regards being able to handle the weight of our motorcycles as we age is to strengthen ourselves. We lose strength, it’s use it or lose it & one must take action to prevent loss of strength unlike when we were younger.
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> There are many sources on YouTube which will tell you what to do for your specific circumstances. I’ve had to really dig to find ways to strengthen my back as I have a bad back due to a compression, likely from a motorcycle accident.
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> Look up “Raul Martinez-An Introduction to Fitness” on YouTube.
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> He tells how to do “modified Super Mans” for instance to strengthen one’s back w/o bending over & picking up weights, which I am incapable of doing.
> And do squats, planks, push ups from your knees, etc.
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> Or “Bob & Brad”, physical therapists, who walk you thru what actions to take as we age.
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> All w/o leaving your house, all using only your body weight.
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> Then besides strengthening, find an exercise you like for aerobic benefit and to burn calories for weight control. Oddly, I think, for some reason I like riding a bicycle and take a Brompton folding bike in my car everywhere. It’s very compact and light, I take it into restaurants, on planes & trains, etc.; do some research on Brompton, it’s amazing. Full size bikes are a real hassle to carry anywhere, on the back of a car, etc.
> I also like rowing, so have a boat + rowing machine. But I prefer my Brompton compact folding bicycle for sure.
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> I’m right now on a cross country (US) trip & have my Brompton in my Land Cruiser which is towing my Airstream Basecamp (think off-road), so AZ, WY, OR, etc.
> I ride most every day & do squats, modified Super Man’s, cheater push ups (from my knees), stretching for my back, and a few more. It does not take long. My motorcycles are waiting for me: I miss you guys…
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> My wife loves to walk, but that’s not for me.
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> So figure out what works for you.
> I also have found not eating after 8 PM and not eating again until lunch works well to keep weight off. No white anything as well. Research it, see Dr Jung for his fasting technique.
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> Bottom line: one must be proactive as we get older or we limit ourselves.
> Yes it takes action, but the benefits are huge.
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> “Close your mouth and get off your butt”, sums it up.
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> It’s been proven men can keep their strength into their 80s, but one must be proactive about it.
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> Figure out what works for you.
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> Then go for a ride
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> Best,
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> Mac Kirkpatrick
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> On Tue, Jul 25, 2023 at 22:06 <snair4337@gmail.com <mailto:snair4337@gmail.com>> wrote:
> Thank you, group. I'd love to keep riding mine well into my twilight years, but I just cannot manage the weight like I used to. I'm hoping to take about 50 pounds off it's weight and not alter it's look and feel too much. I'd be happy to pass it on to someone who would keep it going and enjoy it more than I can but if that doesn't happen, then it will have to be lighter.
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> Mac Kirkpatrick
> Glenmoore, PA
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> "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?"
> C. Donahue
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> Mac Kirkpatrick
> Glenmoore, PA
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> "After all, what is adventure, but inconvenience, properly regarded?"
> C. Donahue
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