How old is too old to start riding a motorcycle? This week on MCrider we will discuss it and look at some different ways people learn and some challenges they may have.
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Older riders? Well I am a so called older rider.
Started with 12y on a 50cc dirt bike, grow into 250cc dirt bike. Added when I was 18 a motorcycle license, and started on a 3 Zyl Kawa H1 Street riding. It becomes the H2 and then a Kawasaki Z 1. You figure out what year this happen. Well my last one was a Honda CBX 1000.
Than the wife, the kids became important and the bikes in the garage vanished one after the other. Needed space for the Van, push- and riding mower, garden tools the bicycles for the kids…….
When I was 48 I went back into riding, buying a Yamaha F-Z1 1000 without any practice. I know motorcycle riding. Right?
After I crashed the Yamaha, I assorted my bones, re-grow some skin, I had enough of riding for a while. It was not my fault not having glows, pants and a jacked. TX is hot. Right?
But once you cached the motorcycling bug, you never get rid of it anymore.
So I started 3 years ago again, but this time with a motorcycling class and more brain-work. LoL. Riding since 48T miles again, and being happy for years to come. But this time with a decent riding gear. Who said you can't learn something when you older?
Enjoy you videos and I have to say I've learned a lot from them … but this one on "Are you too old?" … well I had to comment! My journey to motorcycling is a long one … but I finally made the decision 9 years ago. I was 62.
With my best friend of 55 years owning one of the largest motorcycle dealerships in Canada I had the opportunity to start many times, but never acted on it. I started with a KLR250 then three years later moved to a F800GS … and only a few weeks ago purchased a R1200 GS (of course at a great price!) … let's say that it has been one of the best decisions ever! … Can't wait for spring! … so no, you're not too old!
I’m 62 just started again didn’t ride for 40 years started riding this year again no problem I’m fine but I’m still in good shape
Danger danger elderly man riding the Harley Davidson down the road I hope you can keep it on the line he's going to the store to get some beer
Thank you for this. I just took the MSF, received license and bought my first bike for my 60th birthday last year. At 5-0” and 100 lbs, received quite a bit of BS from some of the male population. I am loving it and looking for every excuse to get out.
I thought I was old at 41. Feeling better now.
I started riding at 16. Sold my 'wing 4 years ago. Now at 74 want to ride again. Am I too old?
Started dirtbike 6 months ago @ 62😱
I am 60, done MSF class and now shopping for my first bike.
I used to ride small bikes when I was teenager.
Kevin I really needed this. I've been too hard and second guessing myself not realizing that I just needed to give myself time and skills don't happen overnight just because I use to ride. I use to ride for about 10 years and due to circumstances I had to sale my bike. After 15 years I decided to get back into riding. I can get it down the road but it is like starting over again with slow speed skills. I'm signing up for a beginners class because I know it will make me a better rider. I trust your advice and that is exactly why I became a MC Rider member