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Brad Turner · January 25th, 2013, 05:39 PM

Its been a long time since I posted here. Im looking for some advice and I fiqured this would be the best place for me to ask.

Ever since the 300s came out Ive been kicking around the idea of getting one.
Heres my background; Ive owned 2 250s and a SV650. I havent ridden in over two years. Im a little older (38) and Im on the fence about getting back on a bike.

Heres why; A few of the younger guys I work with all ride. They are always asking me when am I gonna get another bike. Id like to start riding again but I have some doubts. I know my limits, Im not stupid. I was always a safe rider. I took both the MSF BRC and ERC and Im licensed.

Why I stopped riding; It seems that every time I think about getting another bike a rider in my area goes down for good. I stopped riding for this reason. But I still have the passion for getting back on a bike.

So, two questions Id like to throw out there. Please be as honest as possible. Im a big boy and I wont get my feelings hurt if you post something negative.

1, Am I too old to start up again? (Im 38)
2, Is it normal to be "hesitant" about riding again?

Thanks for your time, Please be honest.

January 25th, 2013, 05:39 PM	#1
Brad Turner ninjette.org member Name: Brad Location: Oahu, Hawaii Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): none Posts: 30	Advice Needed About Getting Back Into Riding. Its been a long time since I posted here. Im looking for some advice and I fiqured this would be the best place for me to ask. Ever since the 300s came out Ive been kicking around the idea of getting one. Heres my background; Ive owned 2 250s and a SV650. I havent ridden in over two years. Im a little older (38) and Im on the fence about getting back on a bike. Heres why; A few of the younger guys I work with all ride. They are always asking me when am I gonna get another bike. Id like to start riding again but I have some doubts. I know my limits, Im not stupid. I was always a safe rider. I took both the MSF BRC and ERC and Im licensed. Why I stopped riding; It seems that every time I think about getting another bike a rider in my area goes down for good. I stopped riding for this reason. But I still have the passion for getting back on a bike. So, two questions Id like to throw out there. Please be as honest as possible. Im a big boy and I wont get my feelings hurt if you post something negative. 1, Am I too old to start up again? (Im 38) 2, Is it normal to be "hesitant" about riding again? Thanks for your time, Please be honest.