Yet another old bastard returning to motorcycling (flyingcrocodile46)

**flyingcrocodile46** · 22nd February 2008, 20:58

Hi all,

I have recently (a couple of years ago) returned to bikes after a 24 year break.

I had a Honda CB125 in 1975 when I was 15. Then a Honda XL 175 from 76-77 then Moved to Aus and went bike-less till 1980 when I bought a Suzuki 78 GS1000 which (after a 6500km 2.5 week Aussie TikiTour) I taught to fly and later rebuilt, only to sell in late 82 before coming back to NZ.

I have sort of been haunted ever since, by a semi regular recurring (but with different props) dream where I would walk into my garage (the main changing prop) over to a corner that I couldn't recall noticing before,... and there she was... My GSThou in all her resplendent glory.... I can't adequately explain the feeling of elation that I would feel.. but I never once got to ride it because my fucked up subconsciousness would always find some pressing matter to attend to and I'd end up forgetting about the bike or trying to manipulate the dream back to the bike, only to end up frustrating myself into waking up with a bad taste in my mouth and an increased awareness of my incompleteness. (spellcheck says "incompetence or impotence" is the correct spellink)

Being a tad slow it took 23 years before I finally decided...'Fuck that'.. and bought a 83 Honda FT500 off 'TradeMe' in Xmas 85 and soon had her 20yr old rubber low-siding me around a roundabout.. (as dipshits are wont to do)

. I didn't ride as much as I would have liked cause I felt like I was ringing her neck whenever I started approaching 100kph. I sold her to a collector last month after another 'on line' purchase of a perfectly decent looking 1985 Suzuki GS1100 shaft driven chunk of steel hard 'dream-tease busting' reality

, complete with a nearly whole parts/project twin sister.

I am loving riding again but don't have any mates with bikes, so will be looking forward to catching up with those of you who attend the ATNR's.

Colin

(Edit)... forgot the obligatory funny....

Q; What's the hardest thing about riding a Harley?

A; Telling your folks that your gay

**far queue** · 23rd February 2008, 07:39

Good story, it does get in the blood doesn't it

Hey, and less of the "old bastard" too, you're about my age and I ain't feckin old

**Edbear** · 23rd February 2008, 07:48

Ah 48! I remember it well...

Well okay so I'm only a couple years older, but still young at heart. Compared to a few on here, we're still only spring chickens!

Welcome to another returnee! I got back into biking on '03 with a '89 GSX-F600. Last Feb. I got my Missus back on pillion again after 30 years and we are having a ball together on the Boulevard.

Got any pics of your bike? Obligatory on here!

**kanny** · 23rd February 2008, 08:00

Hi old bastard.Its never too late for your dreams

**fLaThEaD FreD** · 23rd February 2008, 08:28

I'm in this age group also and havent ridden since I fell off as a teenager. I got my wheels over Xmas and have been riding every day since. My partners been on bikes all her life and is itching to get back on with me when I decide I'm ready.
We will no doubt catch up sometime........

**xgnr** · 23rd February 2008, 08:44

Hi and welcome back

If you want to ride with some other old farts check out Ulysses. Not many HD's last ride I was on lol.

Link to the ride calendar
http://www.ulyssesauckland.org.nz/in...d=24&Itemid=57

Cheers

Stu

**Bonez** · 23rd February 2008, 15:59

Welcome to the madhouse. Obviously a person of outstanding taste with requards to motorcycles.

**skidMark** · 23rd February 2008, 16:21

The only old motorcyclists seem to be the ones that stopped in thier younger years.

They are either too pussy to ride one now or got topped off when younger.

Good on ya for returning to the dark side

**Bonez** · 23rd February 2008, 16:26

Originally Posted by skidMark

The only old motorcyclists seem to be the ones that stopped in thier younger years.

Mum let you out of the cot did she?

**Lil_Byte** · 23rd February 2008, 16:32

We old bastards stopped in our youger years as some of us got this rush of blood to the head and did things like get married and be responsible etc etc (more fool us) we do eventually see that life is to enjoy and make our return

**old git** · 23rd February 2008, 16:41

Hey , YOU AIN'T OLD TILL YOU'VE RIDDEN OVER 500,000 MILES, THEN LIKE ME EVERY DAY IN THE SADDLE IS A GOOD DAY!!!!! { yep i've done the miles}

**Dave_G** · 23rd February 2008, 20:33

Welcome old fart...another one in my age range has gotta be good.

[QUOTE=skidMark;1442281]The only old motorcyclists seem to be the ones that stopped in thier younger years.

Not so fast sonny, some of us have never stopped riding and never will. If you can say in 30 years time that you have always owned at least one bike and ridden it regularly (most days), then I'll start listening to you. Until then, get some time up!

**flyingcrocodile46** · 23rd February 2008, 20:55

Originally Posted by far queue

Good story, it does get in the blood doesn't it

Hey, and less of the "old bastard" too, you're about my age and I ain't feckin old

Lol.. Shoulda put more emphasis on the 'bastard' eh? Cheers.

Originally Posted by Edbear

Ah 48! I remember it well...

Well okay so I'm only a couple years older, but still young at heart. Compared to a few on here, we're still only spring chickens!
Welcome to another returnee! I got back into biking on '03 with a '89 GSX-F600. Last Feb. I got my Missus back on pillion again after 30 years and we are having a ball together on the Boulevard.
Got any pics of your bike? Obligatory on here!

Thanks for the welcome, will keep an eye out for you when up that way (I'm in Browns Bay and often call in to see one of my mates up Stanmore Bay)

Click the links to see my girls

My old XL175 back in 76
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...31829_full.jpg

My Beautiful GS1000 back in 82
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...48272_full.jpg

My more recently sold FT500
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...31800_full.jpg

My new babe... nothing like a firm 23 year old to bring out the best in a old lech http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...48111_full.jpg

especially if she has a cheap slut for a sister.. Lol
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoser...48073_full.jpg

Originally Posted by kanny

Hi old bastard.Its never too late for your dreams

Especially the wet ones eh!.... Cheers 'big ears'

Originally Posted by fLaThEaD FreD

I'm in this age group also and havent ridden since I fell off as a teenager. I got my wheels over Xmas and have been riding every day since. My partners been on bikes all her life and is itching to get back on with me when I decide I'm ready.
We will no doubt catch up sometime........

Look forward to it.. cheers dude I will be checking out the ATNR (AKLD Thursday Night Rides which meet at 6:30 at Westgate carpark.. maybe catch you there.

Originally Posted by xgnr

Hi and welcome back
If you want to ride with some other old farts check out Ulysses. Not many HD's last ride I was on lol.
Link to the ride calendar
http://www.ulyssesauckland.org.nz/in...d=24&Itemid=57
Cheers
Stu

Thanks Stu.. Will check them out soon

Originally Posted by Bonez

Welcome to the madhouse. Obviously a person of outstanding taste with requards to motorcycles.

Cheers Bonez

Originally Posted by skidMark

The only old motorcyclists seem to be the ones that stopped in thier younger years.
They are either too pussy to ride one now or got topped off when younger.
Good on ya for returning to the dark side

HAVING A FAST HONDA IS LIKE COMING OUT OF THE CLOSET, YOUR GOING TO SUPRISE A BUNCH OF PEOPLE, BUT IN THE END YOUR STILL GAY.

ROTFLMFAO.... cheers skidMark

Originally Posted by Lil_Byte

We old bastards stopped in our youger years as some of us got this rush of blood to the head and did things like get married and be responsible etc etc (more fool us) we do eventually see that life is to enjoy and make our return

Aye... bang on

Originally Posted by old git

Hey , YOU AIN'T OLD TILL YOU'VE RIDDEN OVER 500,000 MILES, THEN LIKE ME EVERY DAY IN THE SADDLE IS A GOOD DAY!!!!! { yep i've done the miles}

I f*cking Knew it... I'm a lowly lil 10 percenter

Originally Posted by Dave_G

Welcome old fart...another one in my age range has gotta be good!

**AllanB** · 23rd February 2008, 21:08

Originally Posted by skidMark

The only old motorcyclists seem to be the ones that stopped in thier younger years.

They are either too pussy to ride one now or got topped off when younger.

Good on ya for returning to the dark side

Dear oh dear here we go again..........

I know plenty of people in their early-mid forties who (like me) have had a running bike in their shed since they were 16.

As for being 'too pussy' - you need a bit of that when riding if you want to make it to your mid 40's.