What ducati for the DAD?

[akmnstr]

A multi or ST.

BTW, 54 is not old. 

+1

And neither is 59 or that age that I will be next year. 

[baller30]

I'm 63 and ride a Monster with clip-ons. 

Just wondering what are the benefits of clipons since you said you have them on your monster?

[SolidSnake3035]

Just wondering what are the benefits of clipons since you said you have them on your monster?

Lower, more forward/aggressive stance.

Generally considered less comfortable.


Basically, he's a 63 year-old badass.   

[Moronic]

If he's got the means, and can ride, he'd enjoy the new Multistrada 1200. No-brainer.

For a bit less, a Monster 1100s.

And for less again, a desmodue Multistrada, preferably the 1100 version.

[NoisyDante]

Lower, more forward/aggressive stance.

Generally considered less comfortable.

Basically, he's a 63 year-old badass.   

Though I've also heard that clipons allow your spine to straighten out, and in the long run be more comfortable.  I've recently converted, still feeling it out for myself.

[Loyalizer]

Just my opinion obviously, but I would give him your bike. (I read your first thread) That bike can rip your arms off. You would be better served with a bike that is lighter and more nimble, like a 695, 750, or maybe even an 800 Monster. That is unless you are a huge 18 year old.

[geoffduc]

Well I'm 67 this year and ride my retard and S4Rs and love them both to bits but if any one asked me what I'd recommend I'd have to say the 1100s monster in that its nice and light which as you get older becomes very important 
Ho yeh I'd have to change the handle bars to the ones from rizoma as they are alot more comfortable  [moto]

 

[junior varsity]

who taught all you old farts how to use these here internets?






(kidding, don't get grouchy, i didn't touch your fiber supplements and i'm not on your lawn)

[ducpainter]

who taught all you old farts how to use these here internets?






(kidding, don't get grouchy, i didn't touch your fiber supplements and i'm not on your lawn)

good thing you're not on my lawn.

[junior varsity]

ease up, Gran Torino

[baller30]

Just my opinion obviously, but I would give him your bike. (I read your first thread) That bike can rip your arms off. You would be better served with a bike that is lighter and more nimble, like a 695, 750, or maybe even an 800 Monster. That is unless you are a huge 18 year old.

I think ill be fine, i have a clear head so im not doing anything stupid especially since the bike is new to me and im not used to it, and it also helps that im 6 foot and a solid 205.
Feet touch the ground flat no problem and im strong enough to hold it up no problem.

[puppy]

My dad loves to ride my 900 monster & he is 65 if that helps.I would say its all up to your dad start looking at craigslist

[geoffduc]

who taught all you old farts how to use these here internets?






(kidding, don't get grouchy, i didn't touch your fiber supplements and i'm not on your lawn)

It's the DMF silver surfer's chapter don't you know,  [bow_down]and leave my lawn alone 


 

[NoisyDante]

ease up, Gran Torino

  Get me another beer, Dragon Lady, this one's running on empty.

[Howie]

Though I've also heard that clipons allow your spine to straighten out, and in the long run be more comfortable.  I've recently converted, still feeling it out for myself.

I do find the clipons more comfortable, but that is contrary to the common consensus, particularly for us old folk.  No, I'm not bad ass, more likely half assed.