nelly1 Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 as all above your never too old get a bike and have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montesarepsol777 Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 47 to old ? My dad is 79 still riding his Tiger Cub ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy dawg Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Blimey if 47 is too old to start thats me done for, I'm 53 never ridden trials and am going to have a bash at it LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 I'm 53 , I got back into trials after 30 years away , I always had a bike of some kind or another , but trials is great exercise for the body and mind ... And I have to got to work every monday , so I've set the go fast on two wheels aside . Also my son's enjoy riding with me too , and I like teaching them what I can . Glenn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Jeez, too old at 47 ! I started at 47, I'm 50 this year. Couple of "mates" are older than me and started a year after I did. My partner is 52 in Febuary, she only started just over a year ago. I think you already have your answer from the rest, but thought I'd throw in my reply also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richt Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 20 replies and not a single one says no!!! So now you should put your feet up onto some pegs and go Trialling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Do it,even if you don't like it,which I guarantee you will,its better to look back on things without regretting what you didn.t do.47 is a lot younger than a lot of people I ride with,and you'll meet some great people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Blimey. I'm running a website for pensioners! Off to see if this lot will take out advertising 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada280i Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Thanks Andy!!!!!!!.......you have just embarrassed us all and we were only trying to help and provide reassurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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top ghia Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Wow, what a fantastic reponse, I never expected so many people to chip in. And its a masive thumbs up too. It looks like i had better start looking for a bike . Ive done the speed thing and lived with the dangers of sharing the roads with myopic car drivers, My wife was happy when i sold the road bike because i had already been punted off my bicycle in traffic,and it would be nice to do some riding instead of just watching my lad enjoying himself. So the next question is what bike is good for a beginner? 125, 250, bigger? Thanks again guys Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourian Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Before choosing an engine capacity, I'd think about what type of bike to go for, modern, twinshock or pre65. I got into trials a coupe of years ago, brought a '97 gasgas jtx250, a great bike to start with if you want to go modern, anyway I've decided to go down the twinshock route and now have a TY175. Something else to consider is whether you want a road registered bike, should you want to take part in road trials or a bit of green laning, also insurance is easier if it's registered. Back to the cc's, a modern 125 will be fine for riding around with your son on his 85 and should see you alright for a while as a beginner, but you may get bored with it, so I'd go for a 250, as it'll take you anywhere you want to go. As for a twinshock, I picked the TY175 partly out of nostalgia (always wanted one as a youth), but also parts availability, size and weight. Pre65's require more fettling and can be expensive. Good luck with your choice whatever it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montesarepsol777 Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 All depends on your budget I have a montesa 315 it's 15 years old still going strong and about £1000 will get something to get out can't be compared to a late bike from any manufacturer though. Leave the opinions on other bikes to other members ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 As the old saying goes ...(I think?) You don't get old and stop riding , you get old when you stop riding . Or something like that ! Get a cheap twinshocker , yamaha , honda , whatever ... And go have some fun with your son , And then get a new bike if you feel the need , BUT RIDE a modern bike first !!! But mainly go have some safe FUN !!! Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canada280i Posted December 30, 2013 Report Share Posted December 30, 2013 So you have been exposed to the camraderie that is this website and community, welcome aboard, enjoy the ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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