Motorcycle Retirement - Touring the World

Riding my motorcycle and touring the world is my plan for retirement. In this video I talk about some options for riding my motorcycle during retirement. Will I be able to spend most of my time touring during retirement and live the motorcycle dream. Motorcycle trailer, Toy Hauler, Camper are all options. My plans and thoughts need some help. Motorcycle Retirement - Touring the World
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[@jmbaker3]

Got to say I was fortunate to have sold my business in 1997, at the old age of 46. Picked up my first bike in 1998, softail custom. As the years progressed and my bike got bigger, in 2004 I took a road trip with two friends, on my new Electra Glide Classic. We did 6 weeks from the state of Maryland to San Francisco, with numerous side trips along the way…up the pacific coast into Canada and back into Montana. Again with numerous side trips exploring. We did 11,000 miles on that adventure. Do it as soon as you can. Your health can change overnight and squash your dreams in an instance. I like to say…”Don’t stop. Keep moving.”

[@BoDean52]

Great advice Jim and a six week motorcycle trip sounds like heaven!

[@OZARKSHDRIDERS]

I've been retired for the last 6 year's and my wife just retired this past June, we have tossed the idea of a toy hauler and a travel trailer, and a diesel pusher for the past 10 year's now, but we have figured out what we really wanted to do, so this past October we drove up to Wisconsin and bought a RV to pull behind our Tri Glide, so no more tent camping or hotel's expense for us anymore lol, air mattresses that go flat in the middle of the night and no more wet sleeping bag's lol, I do have a video of it that will be released about 5pm today, great topic brother, 💯

[@switchingearsgarage648]

Can’t wait to see the video

[@BoDean52]

Thanks brother and I look forward to seeing it

[@thedustychronicles739]

From a financial standpoint, I haven't been able to retire when I had planned. A few sad and very unfortunate life events have kept me from retirement in as much as I'd love to retire at now 64. When asked when I'll retire, my response is usually...I'll probably work till lunch time on the day of my funeral, lol No shame in trailering your bike. The ones that usually make those snide remarks about not being a real biker if you don't ride are usually the "Wannabe Badass Biker" types, that are fair weather weekend warrior types. Like you mentioned, there are many a reason that some trailer there bikes, especially long distances. I have ridden bikes all my life, LITERALLY". My late wife wasn't able to ride long distance but loved to ride with me. I would trailer my bike to rallies and different events so we could both enjoy the time riding and being with each other at different places we've never been before. I had thought of selling my bike because medical expenses were difficult to handle. She got mad at me for thinking about it. She said, the bike was hers too and I can't sell it without her permission, which she wasn't giving to me. She said she wanted to ride with whatever time she had left. Ride like we did when we first met as teenagers. Twenty years since her passing, I still have HER bike.....doubtful she will give me permission to sell it, but I would never now!!

[@Retnuh1974]

Now that is a line --> 'll probably work till lunch time on the day of my funeral"

[@9mmjames653]

well said

[@JayShermanFJC]

same...Here's to a whiskey lunch that day. Cheers

[@thedustychronicles739]

I look forward to it!

[@BoDean52]

I am sure she still telling you know in her own way

[@donaldroy6543]

At 61, I've found myself in a spot where I can go after it now. I just retired, my wife passed from breast cancer a few years ago and our only son is off to college. I have 23-foot toy hauler that my kid and I have used to haul dirt bikes, quads etc. but I don't think I'm going to use it much because.... once the expense of hauler and unit is done, gas mileage is terrible, set up and down is a pain, they lose value faster than a speeding bullet, you have to store and winterize it ( G.R. Michigan), and on and on. I figure the expense of these things would be more than a nice hotel/motel, with no hassles. I have an "11 Blackline FXR now but thinking ultra-limited this spring for retirement touring. Nice work BoDean

[@BoDean52]

First, sorry about your wife. I have a 7x12 enclosed trailer and we just decided if we can't ride the entire way, we will take is and stay at a hotel and ride from there. Thanks Don and ride safe!

[@PSPTommyG]

Congrats on your retirement!!🎉🎉 Time to RIDE!! 🏍🏍

[@BoDean52]

Well not retired yet but thanks! Ride safe

[@RoadReality]

I doubt I'll ever retire... my hobbies are too expensive to save for retirement! BUT, and that's a big but, if I retire, I want to ride all the time, play golf, and tinker with several hobbies :D

[@BoDean52]

Same here….just ride!

[@allenchapman176]

Congrats on your plan. Stick to it. My magic day is April fools, 2022. I have had a countdown app on my phone for 3.5 years. I Plan to ride, fish and travel.

[@BoDean52]

I so need to do that countdown app...not sure if it will excite me to see it get closer or bother me is is so far away

[@carlosr1060]

Great content !

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Carlo, appreciate that

[@gypsywheels]

Keep rocking! 😎

[@BoDean52]

Rock on!

[@gilbertcarlos8975]

I’m 50, could have retired at 55 but opted to switch jobs that will take me to 62 before I retire. I hope that I am healthy enough and fortunate enough to have some of the options you mentioned…. Especially golf and riding

[@BoDean52]

Same here and if we are having fun...keep at it I say

[@HarleyGeezer1954]

Retirement takes a lot of planning. I am still working for a couple more years because I signed a contract. Mrs Geezer has some good investments so we plan on eventually getting an RV to tow the Road Glide. I will probably still do something as a consultant when I'm fully retired. If you can call that retirement. You're at the right age to think about it now.

[@BoDean52]

Totally agree and been planning this a long time.

[@mikebodine4164]

Yepeee good for you Bob. Retirement soon.

[@BoDean52]

Is counting days wrong?

[@wdude128]

Great video & talking points. I am retired for 6 years now & approaching 70. I have been riding motorcycles since '70 & love it. When you retire, keep yourself busy & stay in decent shape. I ride a '16 FLHTK & have ridden all over the country & bike suspension is key. I looked at toy haulers & decided that they are mass produced junk & a money pit. I know people that have issues with them & dealer support sucks after the sale. When I travel I stay in hotels or rent a place. It's cheaper in the long run than headaches with an RV. Plus you don't have to put up with obnoxious, noisy, drunken neighbors in cramped RV slots. Trailering a bike is a logical solution & makes sense for various reasons. Retirement is great & it has given me pure joy & relaxation. I can go where I desire. I used to live in MI & enjoyed it but not the winter. I live in S. Ga. now & can ride year around. Love it! I enjoy your vids & just wanted to share my thoughts. Ride safe!

[@BoDean52]

Thank you very much and really appreciate your sharing your thoughts. I am more of a cabin in the woods guy as a second home then being in an RV park around a lot of people. Ride safe and happy holidays

[@davidellis4416]

I will be 65 in January, ride a vulcan 900 classic, an just got a RK 2011 model, advice ( just ride your bike, take a tent, start by doing 2 day trips, just relax, you will work it out

[@BoDean52]

Great advice sir! Ride safe

[@wskeyson3382]

Lol! I thought your "listen up, Sonny!" was hilarious!

[@BoDean52]

Hehe….I have issues

[@wskeyson3382]

@@BoDean52 I used to have issues when I was a magazine collector!

[@nelmar5560]

I relate to the retirement debate.

[@BoDean52]

Nice to be close enough to talk about

[@MotoByChance]

I don’t want to wait till I am retired. I want to do it NOW! I’m going to be deep…. After facing cancer while in my 40s, I know tomorrow is not promised. Live as much life as you can each day. As for Toy Hauler, my parents are full time RV. They have suggestions.

[@BoDean52]

Let’s all sell everything we have, pool our money and buy two of those huge RVs

[@MotoByChance]

@@BoDean52 🤣🤣🤣 Why do I have visions of a twisted reality show in our future? 😜😉

[@BoDean52]

@@MotoByChance exactly…great minds

[@HDVIBE]

Ah retirement. I look forward to the day when I set my own schedule and doing all the things I want to do. I've been fortunate to have traveled the world as part of my career so far. Not sure I'd want to travel much but doing motorcycle trips are definitely in the plan. Ride safe👍👊🇺🇸

[@BoDean52]

Thanks sir and I have traveled so much for work as well, it’s nice to be stable in one place for a while. Traveling when you don’t have to unless you want to is the perfect plan to me

[@HarleyGurl114]

Wow! You just a youngin’ I love your retirement plans! We love our toy hauler well hubby would prefer to ride all over but me and my back prefer long 2-3 day trips in a truck with my bike and knowing I have my own bed when we camp! We ride all day when we camp to explore the area don’t stay close to where we wanna go it’s all out the riding! It’s different for everyone! I like to travel dry hate when I have rainy long day trips and then have to stay in a motel room only to travel and or hope for no rain the next day been there done that for many years of riding and now that I am older nope!!! I like my comfort! I retire next June!!

[@BoDean52]

Maybe we will just come with you guys and then I’ll be all set?

[@PinksAdventures]

Funny!...myself and a couple buddies were just talking about this last night!!...If my health stays good...I plan to simi-retire when I turn 60yrs....I'm 48 now so...not to far off!...we want to travel on the bike as much as we can!!....thanks for the ride along!...stay safe...ride safe!!😎🤙👍🤙👍🇨🇦

[@BoDean52]

Well then you’re gonna have to take a ride down here for once and visit your American buddies

[@RoysMotoVentures]

Nice video. I can't wait to retire. I can retire at 55 and I have less than 5 years to go. I wanna ride my bike all over the United States. We will see, LOL.

[@BoDean52]

We have big plans don’t we Roy

[@Motoramblings]

Wow. I could use this entire conversation myself!! With the exception of when we're planning on retiring, I have gone through every bit of this, verbatim! I love the idea of riding everywhere, and on trips I take without Mrs. Motoramblings, I will, but, I think we'd both be happier in the long run if we bring the bike on longer trips. We used to camp in travel trailers, and it was a good way to save money when traveling with the kid. We sold the last when Mitchell stopped going with us. The tough part for me is deciding which way to go. Toy hauler, Class A with a trailer, I've even seriously considered pulling a camper with the bike. I do believe a Toy Hauler is in my future, but I'm not committing until I know exactly how the finances, and Mrs. Motoramblings are going to be when I'm done working. I plan on retiring spring of 23, I'll let you know how it goes! (I'm 55 now, with nearly 35 years in the P.O.)

[@BoDean52]

After 35 years at the post office you deserve to retire! We were really hard on the trailer thing for a while but are just not positive we’re gonna love it. We may just rent one next summer a couple times and see how much we like it. Hope you guys are well, appreciate you Patrick

[@Motoramblings]

@@BoDean52 We are well, I hope you guys are as well. We really did enjoy having the travel trailer, our own hotel on wheels, that no one else ever sleeps in!! Bringing our own food, our own bathroom! And definitely cheaper than hotels every night! It's just so hard to decide!!!!

[@davidhelton9007]

I’ll have 35 years in March , I plan on retiring and loading up the bike and ride all over the states. 35 in Post Office , the both of us know !!

[@Motoramblings]

@@davidhelton9007 Sounds like we've lived parallel lives, with parallel plans as well!!

[@theSMYRNAcowboy]

I did the countdown thing myself and got an app for my phone. Unfortunately, I had 99 working days till I retired and then "The Burn" came.😒 When all of this is said and done, I've been looking at a 6X12 enclosed trailer to haul the Spyder and it will be easy to pull the trailer with my 2015 Ford F-150. It has a towing package included. (Has a trailer brake connection) It will serve a duel purpose. I can drive the Spyder in it for storage and shelter. I hope I will be able to get "Miss Sallyann" on the road maybe late January or Early February.

[@BoDean52]

I love my enclosed trailer for sure and what happened to you is still awful

[@Georgiajason]

Good stuff! Seems like folks my age don’t stand a chance to retire. Me, being 46, I retired in October after working for myself for the past 27 years. I had planned on retiring at age 50 but my arthritis said nope, you’re done so I did it 4 years early. It’s nice but I’m getting bored and will most likely get some kind of simple, part time job just to have something to do besides ride and fish and work on my property.

[@BoDean52]

Great your able to retire earlier than most but you earned it. I just want to try that boring for awhile 🤣

[@fbja07s40]

Great info as always. I retire in 1 month and 10 days, and I definitely want to ride everywhere. I currently have a 2018 Fatboy, so I definitely need a touring bike to make those long trips a lot more comfortable. So to that end we are looking at a RGS or RGL, at least we narrowed it down. lol Appreciate all the info Ride safe

[@BoDean52]

Thanks and very exciting for you, can't wait to see what you end up with. Ride safe!

[@Tryke_Ryder]

I retired in mid 2019, and we made big plans for traveling in 2020. Well, you know how that went… so I started my own business and went back to work, part time at least (there’s 24 hours in a day, so 12 hours is 1/2day, right?). We bought a 5th wheel toy hauler and new 1ton dually as a retirement present to me. We love it and used, we saved 40% over new price.

[@BoDean52]

Thats great and its really the buy another truck thing that bothers me. Who the heck knows!

[@Tryke_Ryder]

@@BoDean52 buying another truck was a sticking point for me as well. I had purchased a new Ford F-250 in 16, and that was going to be “All the truck I’ll ever need.” Until my wife fell in love with the XLR, at 16,000 pounds dry, it required the 401K to take a serious hit. But she can’t ride long distances on the Harley, so this makes it work.

[@thomasbrown3301]

Exactly.....been retired for 6 years now and had all these great plans to be bike traveling all the time, but NOOOOO , doesn't work that way. After years of 60 hour work weeks, how the heck did I manage to keep house chores and work at same time? Geez. I just said to myself the other day, 2022 is the year, gonna do route 66, ride out west, Sturgis, yada yada yada. Guess I'll see how that works out.... always something gets in the way. Damn responsibility . Sucks lol

[@BoDean52]

Adulting stinks doesn’t it!

[@tennwingman3350]

It gets here faster than you can imagine. Some of us are a little older, lol. I have been touring for a lot of yrs. I made my first cross country trip from Miami to El Paso, Tx. in 1979. I did many shorter regional trips in the mid 70's. Back then we had to do many things to make it comfortable because there were not all the products available for motorcycles. Now with today's touring bikes it makes it so much easier.

[@BoDean52]

I’m looking forward to some of those trips! Happy holidays sir

[@nailman3165]

It mostly comes down to what you can afford. And the comforts you can or can’t live with. Good luck

[@BoDean52]

Your right on!

[@bodog3209]

I’m fixing to retire in March. As of staying busy, well we’ll see how much my beautiful wife has me to do. We are building a shop now to work on bikes. Light work nothing heavy ( not motor rebuild ). As of toy hauler, I had one I’ll never do that again. Once you get somewhere ( most places) you have to back into your spot. Now your bike stays out for all to see. Side note In El Paso I had to protect my bike with force, because it was out and I couldn’t get it in the trailer. To pull the trailer with any efficiency I had to buy a diesel truck $$$. I killed 2 gas engine trucks. so it’s a lot to think about. Today’s (epa ), Diesel engines are a no no.

[@BoDean52]

Exactly Bo, the idea of all of that and getting another truck has me against that option.

[@jdreyno1958]

Another great topic. I am 63 now and am planning to work a couple more years so I'm almost there. I am really looking forward to it. Health insurance for the wife is the thing I haven't figured out yet.

[@BoDean52]

Totally get that Jim , and since my wife is retired, stopping work at 62 always creates the problem with health insurance. Is it wrong to send her back to work while I retire?

[@jdreyno1958]

@@BoDean52 Good luck with that. My wife isn’t working now either. You might be on to something!

[@anthonybrincefield2812]

Good video, I’m 61, and looking forward to retirement. Friends who have retired early say it was the best decision they have ever made. So I’m looking at two years or less. My wife is a couple years younger so won’t be going far at first. Probably work part time til she can hang it up. We’ve been looking at small toy haulers , our son and his family go camping on a regular basis so we can join them but still have our own place.

[@BoDean52]

Feels great to be so close doesn't it. I told my wife she should go back to work to get medical coverage while I retire, she almost peed herself laughing

[@millinutz]

Hey BoDean, where is the link to Itchy??? channel that you told us we would get? Sounds like sommit I would also watch. Thanks.

[@BoDean52]

Itchymoche n Vee

[@Jarvisbiker]

we live in parallel worlds, we are going through the same struggle right now also.............rental is a good idea but hard to find rental toy haulers, keep us updated for sure on your plans..........JB..

[@BoDean52]

Thanks my brother from the north, so much to think about but I know it’s going to include riding motorcycles!

[@eb1941]

Ah retirement. When I was 56, I said I would work to I was 62. Now heading for 64 and plan to work until at least 65. I work in medical device R&D, work is interesting and I work with some of the smartest physicians on the planet, so I enjoy the job and keep going. Who knows, at 65, I may decide to go to 66. Thanks for posting.

[@BoDean52]

Funny you say that, if I am enjoying what I am doing, maybe I stretch it a little bit. Like it that I have an option though.

[@johnhoffman3598]

We are on the same page I’m looking to do some traveling and bring the bike. I did shop for a trailer and by the time you upgrade the truck I have the F150 also get the right size truck F250 minimum an a mid size toy hauler you are looking at 160 Gs plus the Add on’s there is equipment necessary to use it ie hook ups cables hoses generator solar panel’s. Plus the costs of traveling fuel food camp sites. Something else is health care it needs to cover you where ever you travel like going out of state or even south into Mexico. The last thing you want to do in retirement is spend all your savings on toys an out live your retirement fund.

[@BoDean52]

No doubt about that John that is for sure and something I am proud of being comfortable with that worrying about. That said, buying too many toys always could put that at risk

[@ElBuffalo]

I got 2 years to go, before I retire early. Yup plan to hit the road with the bikes and trailer, much like you I've planned it to be able to retire while I'm young enough to enjoy it at 56.

[@BoDean52]

Sounds like you planned well! SO you can test it all out for me or better yet, you work for me and I will retire early LOL. Ride safe and hope you and the bride are well.

[@ElBuffalo]

@@BoDean52 I'll probably get a part time job or be a "consultant " but nothing that will stop me from hitting the road

[@ironsteed5766]

We're the same age. I plan to semi retire at 62 and God willing if I'm still as healthy to ride will devote much of my time to touring. No shame in trailering the bike either. What ever it takes!

[@BoDean52]

Amen to that and I’ve only use the bike once for the trailer after having it for two years. I’m sure that will change in the future when I retire.

[@trainroomgary]

🚂 Hey - I am a 70 year old follower 😎 also a retired teacher like Mrs. BoDean - 36 years as a HS Shop teacher 😎

[@BoDean52]

Teachers deserve so much more pay and early retirement for all they do for our children Gary. Hope you and the family and those grand children are doing well

[@TennRides]

I understand why some people might trailer their bikes. The only time it really just drives me nuts is when they are younger, healthy, trailer it everywhere, and then act like a badass when they ride it 15 miles, from the trailer park they're camping at, into town and try to give the impression they rode it all the way. That one drives me up a wall....without a trailer. Hahahaha. Brother, if I were rich I would indeed travel all over the world on a bike. When I got to a different country, I would buy a new ride and then find someone that it would really make a huge difference in their life, and give it to them when I left. Y'all be safe.

[@BoDean52]

That money things stops us from some of those dreams doesn't it.

[@RobinRMott17]

Bob, I just retired Nov 1 at 57 years old. Last day of work mid-July. Rode my Road Glide Limited to OK then WI then CO and back home to FL. 19 States over 5K miles. I have been looking at toy haulers for a year and still have no idea for a Class C (like the Thor) or a fifth wheel (would have to buy a truck) or trailer. Just not sure

[@BoDean52]

Congrats on the early retirement and we have great bikes don't we. I can't wait to take that ride like you did.

[@davidhelmuth6654]

I’m in my mid 50’s. We have a truck that is big enough, 2500 diesel. But we want to do the camping out of the trailer thing. We went to the #forgottenangels thing in Tampa. Put a big blowup mattress in the back going to do some upgrades to that to make it more comfortable. Well that’s the plan…😂😂😂

[@BoDean52]

Sounds like a great plan and the forgotten angel deal looked amazing

[@fourftr]

it's true about retirement. been retired two years and when I look back at working I honestly don't know how I had time to work. Being an avid rider and golfer the only dilemma you'll have if you go back playing and get the fever again it gets tough to decide whether to play or ride.

[@BoDean52]

I want that problem to have 😂

[@blackedoutbandit]

The wife and I are wanting to buy a toy hauler and travel the country with the bike and toy hauler.

[@BoDean52]

Sounds like a great dream!

[@ronisley9716]

Very interesting because I am in the same boat. I will retire / retire for good in 4 or 5 years. Haven’t pegged a date yet like you but I am ready. A lot of things to consider. Do I keep the house here in Michigan or sell it and move. I have nothing to keep me in Michigan at all. I’m here just for the job. A good friend of mine was a professional motorcycle rider for HD years ago. She raced flat track for them. Years ago the Air For e hired her to be a MSF instructor on Okinawa. That’s where I meet her. Her and her husband both ride. They sold their house and bought an RV / Bus and they trailer their bikes around. They chase the seasons. They have no hard address. Right now they are in Arizona, they left Florida a couple months ago. In May or June they’ll be in St Claire MI. They pick up side jobs in the rv parks they stay at to put some change in their pockets. Once the get the rv set up they are off on their bikes. Another option here in Michigan that a lot of folks do is the snow birding. I’m not really a fan of this but I don’t own the house here. A bunch of my friends from the Legion here do this. Right after Christmas, here with their families, they take off for Florida and don’t come back till April. Of course they trailer their bikes there then ride in Florida. A lot of things to think about for sure. Check out Bob & Tam’s Excellent Adventure KZbin. They are full time trailer campers. Another good one is We’re the Russos, they are full time RV / trailer campers. It’s a thing now it seems.

[@BoDean52]

Thanks my friend and I actually do watch their channel. Are used to think the Snowbird thing was for old people until I got older and realize that’s genius. We have actually talked about getting a place in the Carolinas as a second home but think we may just end up renting a place for like a month or two at a time in different places.

[@edsbikerstuff]

Long story short I got financially ruined and was forced to early retire at 62. Being retired and poor is no fun. So I say plan plan plan and set aside some funds for emergencies and other unexpected's. But setbacks are NOT going to stop me. I had worked since I was 8 years old so I enjoy not being busy. I pick my spots and I go ride. Also I volunteer for the Patriot Guard. If you or your followers are not familiar with them I plead with everyone to check them out and volunteer if you can. Thanks for posting and take care.

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Ed and I’m not that familiar with the patriot guard but will check it out. Hope things pick up for you

[@edsbikerstuff]

@@BoDean52 They will. No worries. Just have to adjust and keep on going.

[@MichaelJones-ve7zq]

Great video content! Retired @ 56 … now 3 years later. If you eventually get a lighter (non touring) shorter trip bike… what would you consider? Thanks!

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Mike and I’m not so sure, I love my 2000 road king and that’s really what I use for short trips at this point

[@MichaelJones-ve7zq]

@@BoDean52 thanks! I just saw your 2000 Road King video!

[@ronaldmcdaniel5144]

Check out cargo trailer conversion

[@BoDean52]

Hmmmmm....seen one of those!

[@nhmoosemtn6687]

Going to a RV show in Jan to start looking at different toy haulers. Have a 18 F150 but already thinking I'll have to upgrade to a F250. I dont want to go to diesel though. I'm 49 retired military and planning my 2nd retirement already...

[@BoDean52]

Good for you and I just do not want to get another truck. Time will tell and I’m jealous of your second retirement

[@pspez]

The wife and I are looking at the Thor C class toy hauler. perfect size and room for the bike . Im 66 (and a half LOL) and not going to retire. I own my own business and I don't want to stop working. By the way, riding to Sturgis next year and are leaving from south Florida.

[@BoDean52]

Good luck with that Paul and I would love a toy hauler, just not 100% convinced. I would love to get out Sturgis and maybe next year

[@markhenry192]

I am the same age as you Mr BoDean. Plant to retire when i am 60. It is fair to say I have not particularly enjoyed the world of work, a means to an end. My wife likes working so I guess I will be taking a lot of solo rides on my Low Rider, camping is the plan! Thanks

[@BoDean52]

I really have enjoyed my business career but definitely looking forward to the next phase

[@BrewCityRider]

Been retired for a decade now, and I struggled with the exact same things you are going through. Ultimately we decided against the toy hauler route and bought a nice luxurious fifth wheel moderately sized so we could comfortably camp at state parks, which is what we like to do. We're not into the big fancy luxurious expensive glamping resorts. You might as well Airbnb it then. I guess I'm of the mind also that when I camp, I want to camp, and when I ride, I want to ride. Making the decision a little easier for me is the fact that my wife does not ride and we have dogs. And I'm like, what am I going to do leave my wife and dogs at the campsite while I go out on the bike? So yes, I have been very busy in retirement. And there are things that keep me from traveling more, such as taking care of elderly parents, having many pets, and having to do all the maintenance and repairs on my home and equipment due to limited income in retirement. I love retirement but it's not all fun and games. Everybody's situation is a little different though.

[@BoDean52]

We like you have a dog that’s at the end of its life but thinking about getting another one that we could actually travel with us. I totally understand that income concern during retirement and no matter what the financial advisor says about when I can retire, it still freaks me out a lot. Hope you guys aren’t snowed in up there yet, getting cold here

[@PMCraig]

I’m 63 and I’ve been retired almost 3 years now and it’s pretty awesome! I stay pretty busy, I have a second older home that I have been rehabbing, I work on it about 2 days per week. Have learned a lot of new skills and always have an excuse to buy more tools! Always stuff to do around my primary house. Like to fish, golf, hike, bicycle, in addition to riding my motorcycle. I say the same thing…. Don’t know how I ever had time to work! Nothing wrong with trailering. I’m thinking of spending a week or so riding the Black Hills next summer (NOT during Sturgis) and I’ll definitely be trailering. Got my “ride across South Dakota in the blazing heat of summer” merit badge many times over the years. Nothing left to prove, so if I go it will be in air conditioned comfort with my bike it tow! My wife and I aren’t big travelers, we are blessed to have a nice house right on a small lake. We figure a lot of people travel and spend considerable money to vacation in a place like we live in every day….

[@BoDean52]

That’s funny I am like you and love buying tools, another addiction I have. I don’t think I have the ride all the way to Sturgis in May but I do want to ride those roads out there not during Sturgis as well and I would definitely trailer

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

I’m semi retired now and loving life, lots of golf, lots of motorcycle riding and busier than ever

[@BoDean52]

Life sure is good over there isn’t it

[@TheHarleyRoadshow]

@@BoDean52 well you said you wanted to travel the world on a bike, this is a pretty good spot to start

[@Roadglide911]

I have a toy hauler and good luck finding a motorcycle friendly campground. I pull a 28 ‘ with a 1500. I had a 3500 GMC with camper, then went to a 2500 with camper, and now to 1500 with small toy hauler. If your thinking about doing it don’t do it with a 1500 and compatible trailer. Diesel truck and what you can afford camper if you plan on extensive travel. I retired from the military and life sure is boring sometimes. Trying to stay busy is the hardest thing and staying healthy is the next hardest thing. Golden years? 😂 The drs get the gold. 😂 Good luck. Oh and by the way, what headsets do you and your wife use? I can’t find a single headset with good customer reviews.

[@BoDean52]

Great advice and I agree, always been a F150 guy and when I switched over to the 1500, I was surprised at the ability to tow. I love the truck though so it stays. We use SENA devices for communication and have used them for years, love them. I use a Sena 10cPro for audio (both with wife and for videos) and she has a Sena 20s. Some people like others but these have been gold to me. Good luck and thank you for your service!

[@Retnuh1974]

BRO!!!! You are just like me, I'm just 10 years younger LOL. I am like, man I love these sailing videos... "Honey, we can retire in the keys and live on a sailboat, how does that sound?" Her response to me, "I get sea sick easily." CRAP!!!! I have a jeep, I start watching these overland videos but I DO NOT CAMP. LOL I find these videos living on a farm and being self sustainable, but I cannot stand just doing my yard work now. LOL Love your content!

[@Retnuh1974]

One Crazy Idea I bet you have not thought about is, you and your wife purchase a few small camping sites around North America and have a small staff working at them, then you just rotate between them living in a cabin and traveling around the area. I would love just to have one designed for Motorcyle Riders around something amazing, like somewhere in Montana around a scenic route.

[@BoDean52]

That’s hilarious and we must be twin brothers. Off grid living is my latest KZbin phase 😳🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@BoDean52]

Like that idea

[@mikedanaher2409]

There is a ton to consider when purchasing a trailer for travel. It all weighs heavily on the capability of your truck. I was going to do the same thing. Now I’m looking at travel tent trailers to pull behind the bike. I’m single so I just need to please me. You however have the Mrs. if you go that route step up into at minimum a 3/4 ton. Or if need be a 1 ton single rear wheel. Stick with gas engines. The trucks are much cheaper. Good luck in your search.

[@BoDean52]

Thanks and her idea of true camping is a Hyatt so the pull behind wont work

[@mikedanaher2409]

@@BoDean52 😂😂😂😂😂 at least you don’t need to buy anything but a room. 👍

[@antoniocampos6627]

I’m actually 24 as is my girlfriend and we both ride HDs. Unfortunately I’m out for a bit because I was hit by a drunk driver on August 20th and my bike was destroyed but I plan on being able to ride one way or another by the spring time. We both love it too much from the riding aspect as well as the community and events that we would attend to just give it up because of the person who hit me bad decisions. Also, we like being the young ones at events because by the time we hit retirement we’ll have close to 80 years of riding experience between the both of us which sounds really cool to me.

[@BoDean52]

First of all thank God that you were OK! I wish people understood the damage they can do to someone’s life we’re drinking and driving. Good for you for wanting to get back on the bike when you’re actually ready. So many years of riding you have a head of you and I really appreciate you watching the channel. Happy holidays and please share when you get back on the bike

[@bkozzer9613]

Nothing wrong with trailering, there are a lot of reasons for it. Who cares if some have problems with it, do your own thing.

[@BoDean52]

Exactly and you do not know others situation, mind your own business I say

[@rodneybarcus2233]

Absolutely busier than before, so much more to do in your personal life. What would it cost to buy a motorized rv?

[@BoDean52]

I hear that often Rodney, I will have to fight back on that one

[@Hogdriver88]

I retired at 53 - my plan was to ride motorcycles and sail. Turns out I’ve been so busy with minor BS that there hasn’t been the time for either, at least not as I imagined. If you want a new camper and maybe truck you better order now - you MAY have it by the time your 4+year window rolls around!

[@BoDean52]

That’s funny about the truck but not funny. You are so right, I have a ram 1500 that’s a 2019 and the dealership actually offered me $3000 more than I paid for it to buy it from me. Problem is replacing it

[@motorcycleden]

One thing I've seen, people that have a lot of hobbies constantly struggle with the feeling like they aren't getting to do the things they love to do. Their time is too divided I think. I plan on retiring from the job I'm at now in 3-4 years, but I'll still have to have some other income. Just not sure what I'm going to do. Maybe become a professional KZbinr 🤣

[@BoDean52]

Sounds like we’re on the same path but my KZbin dollars definitely won’t be livable on

[@bobnelson2499]

WOW, does it suck if you really like what you do? I don't need to work, and I don't when ever I feel like it. I am right now at a period where I know I need to get away and start caring about me. Then I go empty. Wow, great subject. You talked me into F11, mirrors, retirement? Be well my friend.

[@BoDean52]

I love what I do for a living and always have and may work more years if I’m still having fun but the closer I get, the more I’ll be good with it if I decide to shut it down

[@BoDean52]

Those mirrors rock

[@devilsanus3510]

I had all kinds of plans for retirement but then I talked to my accountant and found out my retirement plan is to die 2 weeks after I retire.......so there's that .......

[@BoDean52]

HAHAHAHA...I hear ya!

[@harleyandthegoldwing7345]

BoDean - Go for that big truck to pull the Toy Hauler fifth-wheel ..call it your pre-retirement gift!!! #F450Diesel FYI, I'm already retired .. #EverydayIsSaturday!! ☺

[@BoDean52]

I need those Saturdays in my life

[@PeterSmith-or3pq]

I use a calendar, no watch. 🇨🇦🛵🛵

[@BoDean52]

I need that and it will take some work for me, I am a watch guy!

[@blackedoutbandit]

We are going to get a 3/4 ton or 1 Ton truck and a nice toy hauler

[@BoDean52]

So you cant use it all the time so mind getting a second set of keys for me? HAHA

[@blackedoutbandit]

@@BoDean52 u got it buddy.

[@9mmjames653]

Retire as soon as possible before health issues start taking life away. Get motorcycle trailer easier to pull with half ton truck and stay at hotels. Toyhaulers cost a fortune and you still have to pay to park it and that can cost half as much as hotel per night. If you do get toyhauler get diesel truck

[@BoDean52]

You are right and I already have a 7 x 12 enclosed motorcycle trailer so I’m pretty much good to go

[@wingandhog]

Hi Bob… good seeing you yesterday on Coffee with HDR. As for me, I was fortunate in my career to receive an early retirement package on May 15th 2018. I was a 58 year old IT Executive for a Fortune 10 company. However after several months of retirement, I found that I was not mentally prepared from going full blast in my career, putting out fires 60 hours a week, to just laying around and getting fat, so I went back to work full-time, although I was only looking for part-time work at the time. The upside is that I am doing work that I love and there is ZERO stress as I am a non-manager now. And it’s really nice to work by choice and not by necessity. Having said all this, I will 62 in July and will most likely call it quits. Life is too short for sure! The GoldWing I just purchased is part of my overall retirement planning and I do plan on exploring this beautiful country that we’re lucky to live in. Best wishes with your decisions. (Rob)

[@BoDean52]

Thanks Rob and I’m sure you’ll get great miles on that Goldwing. I like you have been an executive role most of my career and really do look forward in only having to worry about myself and of course my bride. Ride safe and happy holidays

[@rickiekm]

You don't have to wait till you retire to travel around the country. I know you have clicked off a few states, now get out there and travel to more. You owe it to yourself.

[@BoDean52]

Amen and will do Rickie!

[@twouppers4541]

When a cow lays down it means ground beef lol

[@BoDean52]

Amen to that 😂🤣

[@billflesher8824]

Buy the bigger truck get the you hauler and go .were going to do the same for a fee years than pick a spot and stay .

[@BoDean52]

Sounds like a good plan I just need to convince the wife of that one

[@justthinking_6513]

I plan to purchase my retirement bike in July or August. Will be 57.

[@BoDean52]

Love it, what ya thinking about getting. Also, love the name! 🇺🇸

[@justthinking_6513]

@@BoDean52 Thinking Ultra Limited. I ride a 2005 Electra Glide Standard, so having a trunk to put my helmet in after riding would be nice, along with the newer features. I plan to keep the ESG. I get complements all the time even with just a few simple upgrades.

[@HarleyDayRider]

All very good ideas. I feel the best way to see the country after you retire is to just buy a camper that you pull with your motorcycle and hit the open road? And I hope you know that even having a toy hauler is CAMPING? Yes, you will be out in a dirty campground someplace and dumping your flash tanks. We had a 25' trailer we pulled when the kids were little and you were talking about space in the camper. IN reality, you are really not inside much when you camp you will be at the pool or sitting by the campfire. My retirement I feel will be working on my home and watching Bob and Donna videos as they travel and bring us some amazing content. You can call them His and Her's 10 Wheels. Ride Safe

[@BoDean52]

Will you sponsor me my friend? Let’s sell all our stuff and we can all go together

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Luckily I signed up for the company pension and contributed to that fund for 40 years, which allowed me to retire at 58 😁

[@BoDean52]

Well deserved I am sure, is our guest room ready for the non-winter months yet?

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

@@BoDean52 thanks bro. Unfortunately, it has no get room or pullout lol.

[@TriGlideEd]

Squirrel!! :-)

[@BoDean52]

The squirrel dance is my favorite thing

[@TriGlideEd]

@@BoDean52 I really enjoy your rides. The squirrel thing relates...to me also :-) Keep up the good videos. Respectfully, Tri-Glide Ed

[@twouppers4541]

I've got 6.5 more years

[@BoDean52]

Seems to early at 4 years to start the day count down but I want too HAHA

[@BIGDOGPGHPA]

look up 2 wheels big life on utube

[@BoDean52]

will do....seen them before but not regular