Also mentioned contemplating ending his riding career after 50+ years. Something I've also been considering after 60+ years
I've considered that also, for a few minutes at a time, at 80.
It's funny, in 1998 I actually sold a bike I built myself and had been riding since 1983 because of pain and discomfort. As soon as it went away in the U-Haul truck I rode it up into to Council Bluffs Iowa I knew it was a mistake and immediately started putting together parts, found a frame and cases that matched, 3 basket case engines and built another one that I rode until 2016 when I gave it to my oldest best friend who sort of helped me build it (not much
). Letting go of a bike you built yourself is like selling a dog you've had since it was a puppy. And I'm still riding the Enfield through the pain like I've always done.
It is NOT easy to kick this motorcycle thing. The high I get the first 10 minutes of a ride is worth the pain I have during and after (worse than during).