A big change
 

From this:

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To this:

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A Yamaha Majesty scooter. I did extensive testing, I know it will do what I want it to do. R1200GS sold to a friend who knows what he gets. Lots of great memories, but I look more into the future and the future looks good.

Nice !
Many happy miles ! :beer

Even though you've tested it extensively, I still think you'll be surprised about what the Majesty will do.

I know I was surprised when I got the SWing. The capabilities of maxi scooters are pretty amazing. I still occasionally jones for a motorcycle...but in addition to, not in replacement of, my scoots...

I recently moved away from motorcycles to a maxi Burgman , just curious what prompted your switch ?
Mine was due to nerve damage in my left arm that prevents me from using a clutch.

Nice choice on your part.
Doug

"I recently moved away from motorcycles to a maxi Burgman , just curious what prompted your switch ?"
Simply, getting old. I'm 81. Less balance, weak legs. As a farewell I just did a 8.500 mile three week ride, Maryland-Cali-Maryland, on the GS. It was wonderful while riding, but worried every time I had to stop. With the scooter I plan to do a lot of touring, just don't cross Kansas anymore.

I am 68 and have tried to stop riding on two occasions now.
It just never works for more than a month, so my wife badgers me in to getting something else to ride.

When i first got the maxi i was a bit concerned about how i would be received in the local motorcycle scene. But since i can ride as well or better than most of them I got over that quickly :D

My long distance days are behind me , but i still enjoy a bit of touring.
Just cannot always depend on being fit to do 300 miles days back to back any longer.

Hope to see you on the road.
Doug

Congrats!
 

Hi Paul. Wow! Beautiful new bike!
I hope to still be riding when I am 81...
Ken

At 73 I find my Burgman "Halfabusa" can do just about anything the big boys can do, (except dirt). When I go out for a morning ride I tell my wife, "I'll be back in about 100 miles" Love the Maxi and ride with the big boys all the time.:clap

You guys who keep truckin' on into your 70's and 80's are an inspiration to me.

God willin' and the creek don't rise, I plan to do the same.

Rock on...

Less is more and at 81 you can do whatever you want! Good for you!

DD

i just want to add to this. it really is an inspiration. i am mid 40's and just started riding 2 years ago. i am only now beginning to ride motorcycles but will always own and ride a small scooter. or even a big one

but recently i have been feeling i got involved too late. i could have been riding all my life. "if i knew then what i know now" stuff. and i worry about how many more years i have to ride? i figured 20 give or take. i'd be late 60's, then

but 81? heck man if i can make up a little on the back end what i messed on the front that would be cool. 33 more years of riding in my future sounds a lot better then 20!

enjoy your new maxi, OP. and get all you can out of her!

I hope to reach your level of maturity and no longer give a #@!& what others think. At 45 I am still somewhat subject to this weakness :( Though my current bike is definitely a "chick bike" by most folks standards :)

I got my first scooter at 14. I am 68 now. I hope to ride a while longer.

Don't kid yourself, scooters are "chick bikes" I've had many girls come up to me and say, 'that's cool", but at 73 it doesn't matter anymore.:rofl

The switch
 

This summer I traded my KTM 950 Adventure for a Burgman 400 don't regret it at all. I love the simplicity of the scooter and the handling. It is a blast - I hope to be riding when I get to be your age thanks for the inspiration. Keep laying down tracks.