Mid-life Crisis? - Page 2

Spree · 07-08-2008, 12:53 PM

Hya Slap, welcome to the biker forum. Sorry I missed this post but better late than never eh

The CBR is a good choice and a great all rounder. This bike will do most things but at the end of the day I would keep an open mind and try a few others if possible.

thunderlad · 07-08-2008, 04:49 PM

I'm lucky, i had my mid-life crisis when i was 24

DaveM · 07-08-2008, 09:21 PM

Welcome to the forum mate. I hope the crisis proves to be long term

Catcher · 07-17-2008, 08:08 PM

At the risk of turning this thread into an 'oldies' competition, I'm 52 and did my CBT a few weeks ago just to see what it was like (never been on a bike before). I really enjoyed it and after talking to the instructors I decided to take it further. I've since passed my theory and have my DAS and test booked for Sept and looking forward to it.
I'm waiting to see what a 500 is like on the DAS before getting a bike of my own. I am curious though as to why most people seem to talk about getting a 500+ bike as their first bike - why not a 250?
Regards
Catcher

climberowl · 07-25-2008, 01:49 PM

New to biking? 45? CBT and DAS in same week? Blimey...! I'm two years younger; did my CBT couple of months ago with intention of following through with DAS etc. Quickly realised that I'm simply not a natural and needed LOTS of practice. So got a Varadero 125 and am absolutely LOVING it. Will progress to DAS and test later this year. Good luck! Wish I was a brave/talented as you...!

WRXPete · 07-25-2008, 02:24 PM

Gosh, i feel so flipping young now at 29. Never ridden before but wanted to for a long time. Nice to see the comments about the CBR being a good all rounder to start on, that's what i was considering, but like above, i'd be interested to have a go on the 500s on a DAS before i get one for sure

thunderlad · 07-25-2008, 03:33 PM

I think as you pass your test on a 500, you get used to the pwoer and feel of the bike, so then going down to a 250, would probably not even register with many new riders

Wilko

tonh · 07-25-2008, 05:30 PM

Just take your time and try not to let the natural confidence which comes with middle age make you think that you are great rider when you get your bike. When other bikes go flying past you and turn at impossible angles - don't let it influence you.
A guy who works for our Company bought his first big bike two week-ends ago (a Ducati I think) and wound up dead the following week-end after failing to negotiate a left hand bend and speed and had a head on.
Enjoy the great freedom of two wheels but just temper your exuberence and confidence and most of all enjoy yourself.
Best of luck to you

FakeBlue · 07-25-2008, 09:39 PM

Don't worry about midlife crisis Slap, it's all in your head.
You can remain young as long as you want.
All you need is to keep an open mind and the time has no power on you

07-08-2008, 12:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
Spree Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton Le Willows Posts: 3,201	Re: Mid-life Crisis? Hya Slap, welcome to the biker forum. Sorry I missed this post but better late than never eh The CBR is a good choice and a great all rounder. This bike will do most things but at the end of the day I would keep an open mind and try a few others if possible.
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07-08-2008, 04:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
thunderlad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chester Posts: 817	Re: Mid-life Crisis? I'm lucky, i had my mid-life crisis when i was 24

07-08-2008, 09:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
DaveM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunderland Posts: 116	Re: Mid-life Crisis? Welcome to the forum mate. I hope the crisis proves to be long term

07-17-2008, 08:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
Catcher Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 29	Re: Mid-life Crisis? At the risk of turning this thread into an 'oldies' competition, I'm 52 and did my CBT a few weeks ago just to see what it was like (never been on a bike before). I really enjoyed it and after talking to the instructors I decided to take it further. I've since passed my theory and have my DAS and test booked for Sept and looking forward to it. I'm waiting to see what a 500 is like on the DAS before getting a bike of my own. I am curious though as to why most people seem to talk about getting a 500+ bike as their first bike - why not a 250? Regards Catcher
Catcher Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 29

07-25-2008, 01:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
climberowl Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Nettleton, Lincs Posts: 14	Re: Mid-life Crisis? New to biking? 45? CBT and DAS in same week? Blimey...! I'm two years younger; did my CBT couple of months ago with intention of following through with DAS etc. Quickly realised that I'm simply not a natural and needed LOTS of practice. So got a Varadero 125 and am absolutely LOVING it. Will progress to DAS and test later this year. Good luck! Wish I was a brave/talented as you...!

07-25-2008, 02:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
WRXPete Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Guildford, Surrey Posts: 15	Re: Mid-life Crisis? Gosh, i feel so flipping young now at 29. Never ridden before but wanted to for a long time. Nice to see the comments about the CBR being a good all rounder to start on, that's what i was considering, but like above, i'd be interested to have a go on the 500s on a DAS before i get one for sure

07-25-2008, 03:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
thunderlad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chester Posts: 817	Re: Mid-life Crisis? I think as you pass your test on a 500, you get used to the pwoer and feel of the bike, so then going down to a 250, would probably not even register with many new riders Wilko

07-25-2008, 05:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
tonh Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 34	Re: Mid-life Crisis? Just take your time and try not to let the natural confidence which comes with middle age make you think that you are great rider when you get your bike. When other bikes go flying past you and turn at impossible angles - don't let it influence you. A guy who works for our Company bought his first big bike two week-ends ago (a Ducati I think) and wound up dead the following week-end after failing to negotiate a left hand bend and speed and had a head on. Enjoy the great freedom of two wheels but just temper your exuberence and confidence and most of all enjoy yourself. Best of luck to you
tonh Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 34

07-25-2008, 09:39 PM	#19 (permalink)
FakeBlue Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: france Posts: 75	Re: Mid-life Crisis? Don't worry about midlife crisis Slap, it's all in your head. You can remain young as long as you want. All you need is to keep an open mind and the time has no power on you

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