Whilst I can control my R18 ok now (64yo), when the time comes that my physicality becomes marginal to man handle my R18 when required without an occasional "oops" , so not a crash more just a drop onto it's side at standstill, would I decide to get a 350cc royal end"of life and all hope" or ride into the night on a slightly scratched R18? It's a life choice...... "Do not go gentle into that good night"
It would be an ideal time to "mad max" one's R18..... some 'roo bars, a swag strapped to one side and a water can on the other (crush zones), mabe a pick handle lashed across the bars to use to leverage it back onto the stand..... maybe also a Pavoni lever expresso machine so you can pull a shot or two where it lays before the long haul back up...
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