Mid-Life crisis.

Rocketforme · March 15th, 2012, 04:12 PM

Hello, I am new here but have been reading the forums here for a while now. So much excellent information, ty all for that.

I don't have a Ninja yet, but I am working on it. A friend has a bike she bought in 2000 brand new. She rode it a total of 623 miles over a five year period. It has been sitting in her garage since 2005. I am buying it because i think it is a helluva deal at $1000. Brand new still less the broken mirror and broken right turn signal mount bracket. These were apparently broken while it was parked because the paint is still flawless. Its the red version instead of the great Kawi green, but beggars cant be choosers I guess.

Anyway, my wife is calling this my mid life crisis...buying a crotch rocket at the ripe age of 39. I disagree with her, I just dont want to be that guy who started riding in his forties. Nope, started in my thirties i did. Haha!

For now I wait to take ownership until she can get the title straightened out. One of those divorce thingies she has to get worked out to get his name off the title. Hopefully in the next week or two I'll be the proud new owner of that poor neglected 250R that I will be naming Susie II.

I look forward to more great reading and thanks to all for all the great discussions that can be found here.

nickjpass · March 15th, 2012, 04:13 PM

Now that is a good deal :drewls: !!!

have fun!

austexjg · March 15th, 2012, 04:25 PM

I didn't see it as a mid-life crisis... I was just tired of trying not to do something I knew was dangerous, but knew I would love. Treated sportbikes like heroin - knew I would like it, so I never even gave it a thought because I know the consequences. At this point in life, I was tired of avoiding something that was tugging at me heart strings for more than 10 years. Now I wished I would have done it when I was a teenager - I would easily be in MotoGP by now... or at least faster at the track.

nickjpass · March 15th, 2012, 04:28 PM

If I start now, can I get into professional racing if I'm a natural

?

greg737 · March 15th, 2012, 04:32 PM

When I bought mine (at age 42) my wife told me that if I crashed and ended up paralyzed she'd divorce me. Sounded like a good deal to me.

EsrTek · March 15th, 2012, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by austexjg

I didn't see it as a mid-life crisis... I was just tired of trying not to do something I knew was dangerous, but knew I would love. Treated sportbikes like heroin - knew I would like it, so I never even gave it a thought because I know the consequences. At this point in life, I was tired of avoiding something that was tugging at me heart strings for more than 10 years. Now I wished I would have done it when I was a teenager -

This is exactly what I feel like I did, rode dirt some as teen but only 2 times on streets on old cruisers. Then finally at 38 said screw it, I'm going for it

Sometimes though I still find myself going faster than someone my age should be on public roads (mostly Interstate) ... I'm not fast on the twisties yet.

klewi · March 15th, 2012, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greg737

When I bought mine (at age 42) my wife told me that if I crashed and ended up paralyzed she'd divorce me. Sounded like a good deal to me.

Is that all it takes???

250rr · March 15th, 2012, 05:18 PM

Welcome, my friend!

kevheads · March 15th, 2012, 06:03 PM

WELCOME, I started my Mid-Life Crisis last summer at 48.

smackenz · March 15th, 2012, 06:07 PM

both my mom and dad got there licence to follow in my footsteps last year, both in their 50s

ninjamama7 · March 15th, 2012, 06:08 PM

Gosh...if you're having a mid life at 39...what am I doing at 42? LOL. And I got my 250r for $1000 too...but it was beat up...ugly...reallllly...ugly. But now it's preeetttyyy...

KJohnson21 · March 15th, 2012, 10:10 PM

MustangGuy · March 16th, 2012, 08:45 AM

Welcome! I try to have a mid-life crisis every couple of years.... I like getting nice things! Late 40's here... got back into riding last year after 20 years. Interesting to note too, half of my MSF class was older than me.

csmith12 · March 16th, 2012, 08:57 AM

Welcome Denis!

Good luck on your purchase and enjoy riding sir!

Snake · March 16th, 2012, 08:28 PM

Hello and welcome.

Cazper · March 17th, 2012, 02:17 PM

Join the club... although my "mid-life crisis" started at 32... so hopefully that doesn't mean I only have until 64 to live

You'll enjoy every second of it though... I'm certain of that

Brooklyn · March 17th, 2012, 02:39 PM

Welcome Denis!

Rocketforme · March 17th, 2012, 06:23 PM

Thanks all for the kind welcome. Now I just have to wait patiently to get my bike. I am a bit worried about the issues it might have from sitting so long, but with so few miles and it has been undercover, I will hope for the best.

RedOctober · March 17th, 2012, 06:38 PM

Welcome to the club.
I bought a bike when I got rid of the wife.

MustangGuy · March 20th, 2012, 08:50 AM

I try to have a mid-life crisis ever few years... Gives me a reason to buy something nice! I'm already planning my next one!

TnNinjaGirl · March 21st, 2012, 03:25 AM

damn... my mid life crisis started at 19... for what it is worth the baby ninja is hardly a "crotch rocket" it just plays one on TV. It's more like a really good looking scooter. Awesome for commuting and spirited driving through the twisties. Maybe that will make her feel better????

:-) hopefully all goes well and welcome!

nickjpass · March 21st, 2012, 05:19 AM

Mine started at 16

Rocketforme · March 21st, 2012, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

damn... my mid life crisis started at 19... for what it is worth the baby ninja is hardly a "crotch rocket" it just plays one on TV. It's more like a really good looking scooter. Awesome for commuting and spirited driving through the twisties. Maybe that will make her feel better????

:-) hopefully all goes well and welcome!

Lol, true that, she refers to the crotch rocket because of the styling. She would much prefer a cruiser of sorts, but when a good deal lands at my feet, i cant pass it up. I am sure i could double my money if I decided to sell it.

March 15th, 2012, 04:12 PM	#1
Rocketforme ninjette.org member Name: Denis Location: Concord, VT Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 1978 Honda CB550 project bike Posts: 11	Mid-Life crisis. Hello, I am new here but have been reading the forums here for a while now. So much excellent information, ty all for that. I don't have a Ninja yet, but I am working on it. A friend has a bike she bought in 2000 brand new. She rode it a total of 623 miles over a five year period. It has been sitting in her garage since 2005. I am buying it because i think it is a helluva deal at $1000. Brand new still less the broken mirror and broken right turn signal mount bracket. These were apparently broken while it was parked because the paint is still flawless. Its the red version instead of the great Kawi green, but beggars cant be choosers I guess. Anyway, my wife is calling this my mid life crisis...buying a crotch rocket at the ripe age of 39. I disagree with her, I just dont want to be that guy who started riding in his forties. Nope, started in my thirties i did. Haha! For now I wait to take ownership until she can get the title straightened out. One of those divorce thingies she has to get worked out to get his name off the title. Hopefully in the next week or two I'll be the proud new owner of that poor neglected 250R that I will be naming Susie II. I look forward to more great reading and thanks to all for all the great discussions that can be found here.

March 15th, 2012, 04:13 PM	#2
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Now that is a good deal :drewls: !!! have fun! __________________________________________________

March 15th, 2012, 04:25 PM	#3
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	I didn't see it as a mid-life crisis... I was just tired of trying not to do something I knew was dangerous, but knew I would love. Treated sportbikes like heroin - knew I would like it, so I never even gave it a thought because I know the consequences. At this point in life, I was tired of avoiding something that was tugging at me heart strings for more than 10 years. Now I wished I would have done it when I was a teenager - I would easily be in MotoGP by now... or at least faster at the track. __________________________________________________ Anyone can go fast in a straight line.... Once you go track, you never go back....

March 15th, 2012, 04:28 PM	#4
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	If I start now, can I get into professional racing if I'm a natural ? __________________________________________________

March 15th, 2012, 06:08 PM	#11
ninjamama7 ninjette.org member Name: dawn Location: crestview, fl Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 02 ninja 250r Posts: 18	Gosh...if you're having a mid life at 39...what am I doing at 42? LOL. And I got my 250r for $1000 too...but it was beat up...ugly...reallllly...ugly. But now it's preeetttyyy... __________________________________________________ NinjaMama7

March 15th, 2012, 04:32 PM	#5
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	When I bought mine (at age 42) my wife told me that if I crashed and ended up paralyzed she'd divorce me. Sounded like a good deal to me.

March 15th, 2012, 05:18 PM	#8
250rr ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Mark Location: Portland Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.	Welcome, my friend!

March 15th, 2012, 06:03 PM	#9
kevheads ninjette.org guru Name: Kevin Location: central Illinois Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Green 250R Posts: 346	WELCOME, I started my Mid-Life Crisis last summer at 48.

March 15th, 2012, 06:07 PM	#10
smackenz ninjette.org member Name: Simon Location: Toronto Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawi 250 Posts: 118	both my mom and dad got there licence to follow in my footsteps last year, both in their 50s

March 15th, 2012, 10:10 PM	#12
KJohnson21 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ken Location: Indio, CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Kawasaki EX250 "Yoshi", '99 Kawasaki Concours "Grace", '06 Concours "Belle", '06 Yamaha YZF600R "Slick" Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	__________________________________________________ < ATGATT > Sweat you can wipe off, Road rash you can't. HEY!! Unregistered!! Does your bike have a name?

March 16th, 2012, 08:45 AM	#13
MustangGuy ninjette.org member Name: Roy Location: Cathedral City, CA Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 650 Posts: 164	Welcome! I try to have a mid-life crisis every couple of years.... I like getting nice things! Late 40's here... got back into riding last year after 20 years. Interesting to note too, half of my MSF class was older than me.

March 16th, 2012, 08:57 AM	#14
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Welcome Denis! Good luck on your purchase and enjoy riding sir! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

March 16th, 2012, 08:28 PM	#15
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Hello and welcome.

March 17th, 2012, 02:17 PM	#16
Cazper ninjaholic Name: Dustin Location: Oceanside, CA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' SE 250R (sold), 03' ZX-6R, 99' XL1200C SP Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 3	Join the club... although my "mid-life crisis" started at 32... so hopefully that doesn't mean I only have until 64 to live You'll enjoy every second of it though... I'm certain of that __________________________________________________ 09' SE Ninja 250R $2,547.83 worth of mods installed... come on Unregistered, you know you want to know what? Check my Blog "Modification List"

March 17th, 2012, 02:39 PM	#17
Brooklyn ninjette.org member Name: Tricia Location: Brooklyn Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 49	Welcome Denis!

March 17th, 2012, 06:23 PM	#18
Rocketforme ninjette.org member Name: Denis Location: Concord, VT Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2001 Ninja 250, 1978 Honda CB550 project bike Posts: 11	Thanks all for the kind welcome. Now I just have to wait patiently to get my bike. I am a bit worried about the issues it might have from sitting so long, but with so few miles and it has been undercover, I will hope for the best.

March 17th, 2012, 06:38 PM	#19
RedOctober ninjette.org member Name: Andrei Location: Austin, TX Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250, 2008 Daytona 675 Posts: 212	Welcome to the club. I bought a bike when I got rid of the wife.

March 20th, 2012, 08:50 AM	#20
MustangGuy ninjette.org member Name: Roy Location: Cathedral City, CA Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 650 Posts: 164	I try to have a mid-life crisis ever few years... Gives me a reason to buy something nice! I'm already planning my next one!

March 21st, 2012, 03:25 AM	#21
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	damn... my mid life crisis started at 19... for what it is worth the baby ninja is hardly a "crotch rocket" it just plays one on TV. It's more like a really good looking scooter. Awesome for commuting and spirited driving through the twisties. Maybe that will make her feel better???? :-) hopefully all goes well and welcome!

March 21st, 2012, 05:19 AM	#22
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	Mine started at 16 __________________________________________________

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