Mid life crisis

[Paul0706]

Hi all,

Been thinking about this for a while and still not sure if its the right thing to do. I used to ride in my early 20's, nothing special just a CB125 as only had a CBT. Never really wanted to get anything bigger as I wanted a car but at the time a bike was much cheaper option. I'm now in my 40's and really fancy getting back in to bikes. Always been a fan of Harley soft tails. So my question is - Is this a mid life moment of madness and forget about the dream or shall I just go for it. Get my licences and get that Fat boy and piss the wife off.

[doggone]

It wouldn't be the best first bike choice to get back in the swing of it, plus a lot more than you need spend in case you don't like it.

[blamski]

i have stupidly waited until my early 50s to get round to getting the bike licence i wanted when i was 16. so just do it.

[Paul0706]

If I do go for it I was tempted with going for a Honda CB650r to start off with. Stick with that for a year before moving up

[Paul0706]

[Kawasaki Jimbo]

Go for it. I appear to have been totally ignorant of a motorcycle golden era in my youth and only got into motorcycles in my late 30’s but it’s one of the best things I’ve done. The whole ”mid-life crisis” thing seems bent on the idea that you have to do all you’re ever going to do by 30 and then you’ve got 50 years of buying new kitchens, living your life vicariously and waiting for the end. It’s ridiculous. Do it.

[Polarbear]

Just go for it. As for the Harley? if you have the disposable income and that's what you want, go for that as well. Even if you find you don't like it, short of dropping it you aren't going to lose much money anyway, they hold their prices well.

I'm not a member of the 'smaller bike first' club. Get your direct access and get what you want. Nothing worse than a 125 in my view. (except maybe a Lambretta).
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[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[Keithy]

Do your CBT and see what you think. If you are Ok with it decide between DAS and toddling on a 125. I did DAS and as a result would recommend that, as the difference is night and day. I also did what you are hinting at, 18 months on a 650 before going the full maniac.

I’m 50s, not 40s, my only advice would be don’t waste another 10 years not riding.

[A100man]

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[Bhud]

Just forget about what bike or image you want, and focus on getting a full licence, first. Then decide.

[Easy-X]

Get a metric cruiser like an old Yamaha Bolt and turn up with that
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[Zen Dog]

[struan80]

Fireblade is what you need.

[BRUN]

i only did my CBT late 30s, and thats cos the wife pestered me to do it, id never been into bikes, once out on the road on my CBT the penny dropped as to why people ride bikes, after that did my big bike lessons/tests etc

[Abaaba]

I was in the same position last summer - My advice is, do DAS (Direct Access Scheme) and by the time you have got your A licence you will have 2 options

A - you will love it and then the sky is the limit on what bike you can ride since you have got your A licence.

B - You don't like it but at least you have had fun, gained experience and licence so you won't feel like you wasted £700 - £1000, at least that was my thinking, needless to say, I went for option A and kicking myself why I didn't do it sooner

[CorriganJ]

just do it - dont live a life of regrets
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[Ste]

The Harley Davidson [Assless Chaps] Chapters seem to be more British Dental Association than Hells Angels.

https://www.harley-davidson.com/gb/en/content/hog/local-chapters.html

Get your license and a CB650R.

[Fat Angry Scotsman]

[A100man]

[Easy-X]

Given it's more a lifestyle choice than anything about motorbikes, eagerly awaiting "Harley Davidson Day" being added to the LGB&Q+ calendar
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