[speedy8]

im sure someone here can relate, its been 10 years or so since i had a sportbike and now im dying for one again and can't seem to kick this, but now i'm 38 years old! is anyone here this old and still ride sportbikes? i don't like the cruiser types so its a sportbike or nothing. but i feel ridiculous , is this normal? i really like the new 600rr or the yamR6 still can't decide on this.
i know 38 is'nt that old but for a sport bike you have people saying midlife crisis or you need to grow up or you have a family, bla bla bla, any input would sure be nice, and here comes the weekend its time to go look at bikes set on them then leave...the weekends are really tough! man i need help!

 

[R1up0n1]

:welcome: speedy8:twfrox:

I'm not quite that old yet, but I feel like I will ride sportbikes as long as I'm able too.:lol:
Both the R6 and 600RR are really great bikes either way. I would lean towards the R6 myself, but i'd probably go with what ever fit best in the budget, and the one that feels the best.:luck:

 

[No Worries]

I'm in my mid-fifties and I'm out there riding when it's too cold for the younger guys. Who cares what the neighbors say.

Most of the new bikes are pure race bikes. Take the 2005 R6. It has nothing below 6,000 rpm and seems happier at 15,000 rpm than it does at 8,000. Great on a track, but not much fun in traffic. I would look at an older bike like a Honda 600 F2 or F3. They are more all-around sportbikes.

 

[Gas Man]

:welcome: Speedy38 ok ok... you can ommit the 3...for now... :lol:

I know many sportbike riders much older than you. Don't worry about it! Get what you want. Sense you have rode before and you have a family I'm sure we won't have to preach to you about keeping a level head... or will we?

The 600RR is a sweet bike. It will have the power or a 1100cc bike from back in the day when you last rode and a suspension that is out of this world in camparison.

When you catch the fever like that... the only thing you can do is sign the dotted line! Get the bike!! :dthumb:

Stick around. I promise :twfrox:

 

[bumblebee]

:lol: 38? :scratch: you think 38 is too old??:rofl3: I was WAY older then that when I sold my Sturgis model HD and bought the F4i...

I did see a new Tiger at Hooters Bike night last night...I could see myself on that...or a KTM adventure...

 

[929_RUI]

get the honda, you'll be much happier. and if you think your that old...get some bar risers or some dirtbike bars to ease the pain on your back.

hell im 23 and have a 929 with dirtbike bars and i love it, and my back does too.

 

[oldetymebiker]

You're just a young pup...I'm 50 something,:wink: and in the last 5 years I've owned a: Gsxr1100, a Triumph Daytona 955i, a Yzf600R, a Honda 929RR; not including dirt bikes, I currently have an 1100 Katana, a '82 Gs500, a Ducati ST2 with race chip and factory high perf cans, and a '02 Kaw ZX750R....I'm in the process of selling the Kaw and Duc; I want a Bimota SB6r, so I need to thin the herd a bit.....

 

[929_RUI]

You're just a young pup...I'm 50 something,:wink: and in the last 5 years I've owned a: Gsxr1100, a Triumph Daytona 955i, a Yzf600R, a Honda 929RR; not including dirt bikes, I currently have an 1100 Katana, a '82 Gs500, a Ducati ST2 with race chip and factory high perf cans, and a '02 Kaw ZX750R....I'm in the process of selling the Kaw and Duc; I want a Bimota SB6r, so I need to thin the herd a bit.....

ummmm.....okay. thanks for sharing. :yaewn:

 

[oldetymebiker]

ummmm.....okay. thanks for sharing. :yaewn:

I'm sorry I bore you; I was responding to another's question about "Is it normal at my age (38) to want a sportbike?" My answer was to merely illustrate A. I'm older and think it's ok; and B. I went a little overboard in my enthusiasm for fast bikes. Sorry you didn't get it. Sheesh!

 

[itgirl25]

I'm sorry I bore you; I was responding to another's question about "Is it normal at my age (38) to want a sportbike?" My answer was to merely illustrate A. I'm older and think it's ok; and B. I went a little overboard in my enthusiasm for fast bikes. Sorry you didn't get it. Sheesh!

don't worry about it OTB...he's just jealous of your stable of bikes. :dthumb:

 

[bumblebee]

I'm sorry I bore you; I was responding to another's question about "Is it normal at my age (38) to want a sportbike?" My answer was to merely illustrate A. I'm older and think it's ok; and B. I went a little overboard in my enthusiasm for fast bikes. Sorry you didn't get it. Sheesh!

Aw, Don't worry about him...I'll bet we both have ties and boots at home older than he is...:lol: H3ll, I have a car and a motorcycle in the barn older than he is...

 

[1BadCBR]

38 is not old, hey I'm 37 and I still ride it like I stole it......:redmc:

 

[jtemple]

I'm 32, just bought my first bike a few months ago.

 

[ebbs15]

WOW... lots of old farts on here... :lol:

 

[speedy8]

thanks for all the replys, thats all i needed maybe tomorrow (saturday) i will finally bring one home! im glad to hear im not the only one that refuses to grow up. you only live once from what i hear, so why not right? thanks again it really does help to hear positive replys.

 

[ebbs15]

thanks for all the replys, thats all i needed maybe tomorrow (saturday) i will finally bring one home! im glad to hear im not the only one that refuses to grow up. you only live once from what i hear, so why not right? thanks again it really does help to hear positive replys.

what are you looking to get?
well I'll be expecting pics on saturday... sunday at the latest! :lol:

and if you live twice... let me know... I'll start doing more stupid stuff and be safe NEXT life time:lol:

 

[Need4Speed]

I know guys who are in their 60's and ride ZX12's and Busa's.. ur never too old !

 

[jeeps84]

Lill late but, I'm 35, started street ridding on sport bikes in the late 80's and have had a little of every thing in-between (except a Goldwing) from Gixxers to HD's. There will most likely always be a Sport bike in my stable.

 

[fastbaill2004]

Lill late but, I'm 35, started street ridding on sport bikes in the late 80's and have had a little of every thing in-between (except a Goldwing) from Gixxers to HD's. There will most likely always be a Sport bike in my stable.

Don't like the goldwings there a Jeeps? i don't blame ya!!!

 

[929_RUI]

don't worry about it OTB...he's just jealous of your stable of bikes. :dthumb:

hit the nail on the head right there. lol. i wasnt tryin to sound as A-Hole'ish as i did there. Sorry bout that. I was just bein spiteful about your bike barn. lol. I'll be there someday, i have 3 now, so i'll be there soon enough.

:sorry: :cheers: