Finally got it!

Been putting all the money I make form woodworking to the side; craft shows and comissions, etc., for about a year, till I had enough to get me this motorcycle I've been yearning for; Suzuki DR650. Well, I went in the hole a little, but when I finish the comission I'm working on now for a breakfast nook, I'll be square. A motorcycle was my primary transportation from the time I was 15 till my late 20s. I always intended to get another but it never got high enough on my priority list with marriage, kids, and all. But since I turned 50 I decided its now or never. I've had it a couple of weeks and am really enjoying it. It's a great 'spotter vehicle' when looking for wood, and at 57 MPG it's pretty cheap too. And of course, chicks dig motorcycles, although I haven't talked my wife into taking a ride with me yet. Barry

go for it man, you only live once!(youre a young looking 50, dude)

just dont break anything, cause you aint 20 anymore.

Happy for you!

I am with the other comment. Enjoy but exercise more caution than when you were 20. You story is not as crazy as mine. I have always wanted a plain Honda Goldwing because I couldnt have one when I was young and then I got married, kids, etc other priorities. Sound familiar. Well, I was recently given one and I am in the process of totally restoring it. It going to be great. Now to the crazy part. I was paralyzed in an accident and through surgery and neck fusion they were able to get my limbs to move again. That was 4 years ago and I am still in therapy. If you were to see me you would never know but I still want to get on that bike and try it out. Know what I mean? I guess if a cowboy falls off his horse and gets back on it then I guess I can, but believe me it will be will great caution and maybe not even on a hwy but I am going to enjoy having it even if its just washing it and waxing it. Nice bike!!!

Congrats, Barry. Pretty much all of my limited motorcycle riding in my younger days was on Honda enduros. I always liked the concept of a street-legal bike that was capable of jumping a curb and going off-road if necessary.

So Barry,,

When's the guy in the picture going to turn 50? Looks like it could be a while.

Aloha & enjoy,

Tony

Vaughn said

I always liked the concept of a street-legal bike that was capable of jumping a curb and going off-road if necessary

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Exactly!!. I know a lot of guys in "midlife crisis" get Harleys, and I even toyed with the idea briefly, but decided the enduro was much more pratical and much cheaper in every way, Geeze, by the time I save enough money for a Harley, I would be too old to ride it!. I really like exploring old roads and trails, and there are a ton here in AZ. A street bike just wouldn't cut it.