As physical age creeps on me with all its contradictions to my mental age of just 25 it's become increasingly apparent that I am no longer able to play shortstop anymore; which means old age isn't simply a state of mind.  Were that the case I'd actually be out there playing shortstop, diving for line drives, making double plays, and sliding into second base (if I could make it to second); doing all with reckless abandon as my knees shred to pieces and my hips shatter. So what does all this mean?

As long as my motorcycle was running I've never trailered any where any distance.  But I've accepted reality in that I might have to do that sooner than I had anticipated.  I love my old Dakota but I can't trust it to pull my motorcycle the miles we normally travel on the bike, anymore than I can trust my body to do so.  I bought a new pick-up but couldn't stand to part with the Dakota.

Yep time does catch up to us and like you said event though in our mind nothing has changed with what we feel we can do, but truth is we do change (age). Doesn't mean we can't still enjoy life, we just may have to make a few small adjustments... like tow the bike and ride when you get there.

By the way... Really Nice Truck!!! Let me know if you need a CycleFish sticker to make it look even better :-)

Well I am sorry that this is some thing you have to accept. I wish there was magic pill that would let our minds grow but keep our bodies at mid 30's. ( That was what I think was my peak physical condition)
New truck looks great!

A Cycle Fish sticker? I would like that. How much?

I don't think I'm old but after nearly 40years in the trades my hands hips and knees most definitely disagree,the truck looks good but mine has more doors Lol

More doors means more seats.  More seats means more people.  More people means PITA.    LOL

I can't believe that you guy's rode to Yellowstone a few years ago and I don't care how you get your bike there now ride your bikes when you can. Trailers are our friend. the PITA sits in the front seat next to me.Hahaha

Our trip out west to Yellowstone and back east again was 5,000 miles and yes we rode. Our trip the year before to New England area was 4,000 miles and yes we rode. Our trip to the Florida Keys and back was over 5,000 miles and yes we rode. We circumnavigated Michigan and hit all the Great Lakes for a total of 2500 miles and yes we rode. I don't believe we've ever made a journey of less than 1500 miles. We had a wonderful ride to Arkansas through the Ozarks and back also. Mmmmmmmmmmmm we've ridden through The Blue Ridge, The White Mountains, The Green Mountains, The Adirondacks, The Black Hills, The Bear Mountains, Hoosier Hill, Black Mountains, The Poconos, and God knows where else. And all of these rides were after I turned 60 when I retired. before that and before Gypsy it was 3 or 4 day power runs over week-ends.

I plan on going as long as I can swing my leg over. I don't care if I can only do 3 hours a day. I have all the time in the world. But if I have to trailer then that's the hand I've been dealt and I'm cool with that. Looking back, as I'm sure so many others have, I can't believe all that I've done. But I still have to make Pike's Peak.

You've forgotten about more rides than we've been on thats for sure but we're going to try to catch you this year,Lol
Ride on Doc

Hey Doc nice looking truck.....can't go wrong with Dodge. Still driving my 2006 RAM 120,00 miles and still going strong.
Keep up the riding, it's what makes ya young.

Same thoughts hit me this year past, a couple of time the Ulysses decided it was going to eat me and it got me thinking that maybe, just maybe I'm tool old for it
Trailering has zip appeal for me, ditto trikes (tho God bless anyone who likes them)

I'm thinking about a side car rig - Dog in the tub, old lady on the back and I might never come home

After riding since the mid 50s this past summer I actually not only got to touch a sidecar rig Freedom Sidecars in Middleburg, PA gave me a ride in one

Still know squat about sidecars, so if anybody wants to pass on knowledge or provide leads on a rig, I'm willing to listen

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Once in Sturgis I was talking to a guy in a wheel chair. He was waiting for someone to finish washing his bike with sidecar. He had electric shift controls on the left side of the handle bars. Front and rear brake controls were the front hand brake.
He threw his wheel chair in the sidecar and took off when his bike was done. Liberty sidecars setup his bike.

 My 02 Ram had  176k so I got this one New for towing also.

I already know that this time is creeping up on me. I have had too many broken bones and am now down to 400 miles a day....And as my arthritis gets worse I know that my ability will just go downhill. I already have made the choice that I will be transforming my bike to either a trike or get a sidecar. I would really prefer a sidecar (those who know me know of my obsession with my dogs), but my husband is dead set against it for some oddball reason. Anybody have opinions on which way they would go?

 Please I'm not trying to start an argument, I have nothing against trikes, several of my Legion Rider brothers & sisters ride trikes but they have no appeal for me, wanted to get on a motorcycle because I wanted to own the curves and to keep going when the pavement stopped

 Encountered this guy on a Golden Retriever forum and met up with him about a year ago, he and his dog have traveled a big hunk of the US

You have done more riding than a lot of us here. You certainly have me in awe of the miles you have run. I been riding for the last 17 years, have logged on about 130,000+ on my 03 Vtx & the prior 98 Honda Shadow. I feel the creep of age on my riding habits,not going out when it hits the 40's or raining. Trailers to me seems like a logical choice to continue riding when your body starts to say no all the time,yet the spirit is willing. At least you are acknowledging it and are willing to make the adjustment,a lot of guys will just say forget it and quit riding. Personally I feel blessed every time I throw my leg over the saddle, and never plan on giving it up until old mother nature decides otherwise. LOL

The Dakota/Dodge PU's are great, bought my 97-Xcab brand new and gave it to my daughter w/ 92,000 on it in 012,she sold it last year w/130+ , for a grand. Other than routine stuff she was the most reliable vehicle I ever owned. It had a tow package and upgraded stuff that made it a really smooth ride.
Your new truck is looking sweet, one of these days I hope to bring one home myself. If I have to trailer my scoot that's just fine by me,whatever it takes!!!

Nice looking truck Hunter. So the PITA sits where? LOL

The dodge dakota is a nice truck. I was interested in getting one years ago (90's). Then I found out there isn't enough headroom for me. I still have an 02 f350 with 220,000 miles on it.

As long as I can start my Pan, I am not going to trailer.

I dont have any experience with trike's or side cars but have seen several bikes with sidecar's in our area and most were carring their favorite pooch,I don't know your husband but i'm pretty sure his concerns are for your saftey as well the dogs.

Now Mike, you know I could not give up Ms. Green!!! LOL!! As for my hubby having an aversion to the sidecar, even he can't explain it (but I'm pretty sure he is afraid I will get more dogs!), I have been riding my whole life and he has only been riding since he met me. Yes, I know, I am a bad influence....

It's amazing how our body has a way of changing our minds for us........I remember back in 2010 I think it was I was thinking about installing a Jockey shift and suicide clutch on my Dragon Bike. Holy crap today that is exactly what it would be..........Suicide, and a "What was I thinking moment" ....LOL
Getting old is God's way of making ya humble.......
Stay Safe
Night Dragon

Right now I only have 6 in the house! It's not like they are all mine forever! One is for sale if you are interested!