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[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

Not sure where intros are meant to go so am sticking one in here. I'm new to bikes. Was 44 t'other month. Back in the mid '80s I had biker mates, and wanted one too - but was broke, then when I did have some money a car seemed like it was a better idea (enter MkII escort). Also, me dad had a mate who'd died on a bike back in the '50s so he wasn't into 'em. Not that he made a fuss about me wanting one - he was smart like that, in that he probably knew that if he got heavy handed about it I'd buy one to spite him. Who knows.

Anyway, one mate had a RD350 YPVS, another had a TZR 250 and a third had a DT125. I loved 'em all, and went on the back when a spare lid was around. The 350 was incredible. The TZR was great too. I also loved the DT as well.

Then, suddenly, it's 2012 and I'm 44. WTF. Dunno where those old school mates are - lost touch years and years ago.

But I remember them, and the bikes they had. And back in September I did a CBT and bought a 125. Should've done it decades ago - then again, I think I'm a bit less impetuous now and loads better at knowing my limitations.

I'm wondering if it's a mid-life crisis. And suspecting it is! But I'm not *that* bothered - primarily cos of the fun I'm having. I'm out first thing in the morning and after tea in the evening - riding town and country and all points in between. And if the weather's too shite, then I'll be in the garage tightening chains and getting busy with the ACF50.

I wish I could get involved with some restos - I'd love to learn more about how to work on bikes. Hopefully I'll cross paths with someone who needs a gofer at some point.

[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

[Rogerborg]

Never too late to get into it, and it's (slightly) cheaper than a sports cars or a blonde trinket.
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[MCW]

[Themightyimp]

Welcome mate.
I rode 125's years ago,and recently returned to the biking life,I passed my test March just gone,just before my 46th b/day.
In all honesty,I now wish i'd not done the family thing,and stuck with biking.
But better late than never.
Have fun mate,I know I am.
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[Ribenapigeon]

Wow exactly the same story for me except I'm 45 and took the CBT in March. The bikes my mates had in the 80s were RD's and MZ's and if I had'nt failed my Mod 2 today I would have been looking for an MZ250 to fix up. Not an RD though as they've gone through the roof pricewise.

So wish I had done this years ago as well. I'm on my bike everyday as well. Lucky for me I use it for work so get to claim milage as well

Welcome to the forum its the best natured forum i've ever encountered.

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[DrDonnyBrago]

Welcome to the forum .

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What? Not even with the odd cursory life saver? For shame!

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[Zen Dog]

Welcome.

Yes, you are having a mid-life crisis. But you've used it to get into one of the most life-affirming activities on the planet. Congratumulations.

As far as the forum goes, the only thing we're agreed on is that bikes are a good thing. Everything else is a non-stop argument. Enjoy.

Zen Dog
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[Marmalade]

Welcome.

I've been having a midlife crisis since i was 20, just hang on for the ride.
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[Flatbadger]

I'm not much younger than you and was at your point back in April as regards bikes.

Who cares about mid-life crises, I'm sure we wouldn't have them if we hadn't heard of them. We'd just be buying a bike
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[Ribenapigeon]

I wish I had my mid life crisis a year earlier. I would have a licence by now and without all the stress over the Jan 19th 2013 rule chnges. :-/

[MCW]

[Matt B]

Welcome to the forum and your mid-life crisis!



This is so cute it actually made me feel nauseous

[Ribenapigeon]

Hahaa MCW, yup

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