I just turned 63, so well beyond mid-life. Used to ride, but set it aside because people kept telling me it was dangerous and 'impractical'. Bought my new T120 last Thursday to be delivered this week (my birthday present to myself). I've earned every year, every wrinkle, and every gray hair. I've earned every right to do whatever I want and long past caring what others might say or think. That's true freedom.

There’s a point in midlife where you just start appreciating the things that matter and ignore the rest. It’s beautiful, embrace it!

Love it, we are just doing what we couldn’t afford when we were young

I bought a new Triumph Street Twin back in 2016 @ age 58. Had not been on a motorcycle for 35 years. I decided that I needed to ride again before I got too old. Still riding that Street Twin at age 66 and loving it. I enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing!❤

I am 81, ride Ducati Pantah and a Moto Guzzi V35, and love it, freedom, smell the country air. I totally agree with your outlook. Ciao

My body is 66 years old but I'm a timeless Spirit .

Nailed it. It’s really a mid life wake up call. Enjoy the life you have been given in moderation. 65 and still loving riding. Cheers.

42 bought my first motorcycle… I am enjoying the heck out of it.

I just turned 60yrs young yesterday. When i was in my 20's my T140 Bonneville was stolen. Never to be seen again. I had other bikes after that custom Honda 750/4s , Cossack Ural and a Harley FL shovelhead. Then i got into fishing in a big way sold the Harley and bought a 20ft fibreglass boat with a big diesel inboard and went snapper fishing for a few years. Sold that bought a smaller aluminium boat and chased freshwater fish like bass and cod in eastern Australia. Every now and then usually at traffic lights i would hear the note of a nice custom British or American bike and found myself subconciously evaluating the bikes build and picturing myself on it. That feeling of freedom on a motorcycle never ever quite went away. I hope to be riding another bike again soon like a old Norton 750 or maybe even a new Indian chief. It doesnt really matter as long as i can rip that darn helmet off my head and get my hair flowing in the wind again before I die of old age or something. Regards B.J.

To me, you are a 'tween'. I'm a 69 year old teenager. Ridden since I was 7. Raced since I was 14. Taught road racing to others at your current age. Long ago I gave up caring what people thought. I enjoy your channel. I ride because I want to. I buy what I want to. I worked my entire life raising kids. Now I get to be a teen with a decent allowance. I ride to eat, take photos, and review bike stuff for a website. I'm too stupid to know how to do video, so I don't. Life itself can be a crisis. Riding cures that for me.

There’s no such thing as a mid life crisis. It’s just a realisation that there is a finish line and a recognition of your direction of travel. People have taken bigger risks than riding a motorcycle and survived. Have fun, you’ve earned the right. If you’ve reached your mid 50’s and beyond, you’ve already won the life lottery, now is the time to enjoy the gravy. And use your knife to get that gravy off your plate once in a while, it makes it taste better….

To quote a Supertramp album title, "Crisis? What Crisis?" I'm on the downside of "midlife," and here in my 70th year, I just bought myself a brand-new scoot. People give me grief, sure, but I just look at them and say, "And your point is?" They usually don't have one. Mostly, they're just jealous.

Cruise away my friend. I dont ride in my 40's to feel young i ride because im finally able to ride without sacrificing priorities. I always wanted to ride but had more important things to take care of. Started last year and enjoying the heck out of it. Midlife Crysis is pure BS , i am in no crysis at all i just wanna enjoy things i love.

"Mid-Life Awakening" is SO much better. It's more accurate, more supportive, and more positive! I'm having mine too, and there's nothing about it that feels like a crisis. 👍

Spot on words of truth and wisdom. If wanting my own T120 @62 is a midlife crisis, then may it never end.

I agree with your philosophy 100%. I like the term “midlife awakening”. Bought my first motorcycle at 56 and this year my 60th birthday present to myself is a bigger bike more appropriate for touring.

I’ll be 50 in October and passed my bike test in January so have have just started riding after putting it off for years and I love it and don’t care what anyone says or thinks about it 🏍️😊😊😊😊

Got myself a Rocket-3R for my 50th.. can't tell you how much I'm enjoying my crisis 🤩✨

Also 51 and when I took up motorcycling at around 40 a few said it was a midlife crisis. I just laugh and leave them to it. I'd rather enjoy my time that sit in front of the TV or Facebook and be considered part of the norm.

I´ve just turned 50 and got myself a marvellous present .... I got a T120 Black .... just because I wanted to get back to the two wheels world after a 10 years gap .... not to show off nor to look younger .. but to "Feel Alive" ... I don´t give a s.. about other thinking ..... taking risks and feel the wind on my face in stead of feeling getting old watching tv or social media app´s ..... I love your videos .... cheers !!

In my 54th year. Taking a Basic Riders Course next week then buying a Rebel 1100T. I raised a family and now it is my time to have fun and ride.

I'll be 60 this year and retiring end of June. The Harley is ready and my camping gear is waiting to be loaded up for some epic solo camping trips. Never particulary enjoyed the world of work so this is truely a liberating feeling for me. Great video.

Here in mid life, if you’ve worked hard, raised a family, money in the bank because you saved. We deserve the reward. Life is about living. Those that call it a crisis might be jealous ? I don’t know and don’t care. Its not a crisis. Im going to enjoy my time here. And surround myself with people that share that view ! Ride safe and kiss the wife ! 👍

At 73 I still love riding the back country roads.A great way to pass the time...as your eyes grow dim and your hair turns gray.

I am heading for 81. I own a 2021 Vespa Sean Witherspoon Limited Edition. I also ride a 2021 Triumph T120 Gold Line Special Edition. I live in the foothills of So. Cal. in Lake Forest California. I most often ride my Trek Domane bicycle. Your video was very nice however, your comments were wonderful and inspiring. I have survived 2 open heart surgeries, cancer and Polio. I can say without any regrets that “ Life is the most exciting thing I have ever done.” It doesn’t matter where or how far you ride; just ride.

I full agree with your pushing back on "Midlife Crisis." It can be seen as a choice to live in the present, enjoying the gift of life while we are here or worry about the past or future. Motorcycling is on way, and my preferred way to live in the moment - a great teacher when you laps out of the now - instant feedback! I took up riding again at 56 and several years later I am really appreciating riding - more than ever. Cheers to us!! Thanks for your thoughts.

Your videos are awesome but your messages are something else! Thank you, keep inspiring, keep motivating, you’re doing great! 👍👍

I'm 68 and just bought a new Harley. I'm keeping my Bonnie 900 too. Sometimes I just don't want to ride the heavy bike , but still want to ride.

Totally agree!! In 2019, I bought a Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster and took a rider safety course and started riding again after not riding for 40 yrs. Glad I found your channel!

I agree, midlife is where you can afford a decent bike, and you should enjoy yourself. I'm 60, I've reached the peak of what I can earn in terms of a salary, working as a Civil Engineer for 35 years. I was lucky in my 30's to make some good money and I brought a 1988 Lowrider, which I still have with a sidecar fitted, and last year in March 2023 I brought a 2022 Pan Am Special, the green Enthusiasts Collection version, it is an amazing all roads sports tourer, now I didn't buy it go off road or launch myself over rugged tacks and hills, I did enough of that in the 1990's doing motocross and enduro, I got it to ride the open road and really enjoy commuting in Melbourne Australia.

Love your videos. I'm 64 and love to ride. It is one of my favorite 'therapy' sessions. I'm actually planning a 2,000 mile trip in a few weeks - from Colorado to Montana and back. Looking forward to the challenge...never ridden that far in one trip.

We're all alive. But motorcyclists are living.

42 just started riding on a Trident 660... I've heard comments about that crisis, but who cares? It's been amazing, relatively safe, and good for me in many ways. I like your videos.

Great perspective. I finally scratched a 40+ year itch last year, (I'm 56). Learned to ride, passed my tests (3 here in the UK for a full bike licence) and bought a T120 Black (used with 10K on the clock, also from FB Marketplace) all in the space of a month. I'm the happiest I've been in a long time.

Your right !, 9 months ago i brought a new RE INTERCEPTOR and loving it. I put around 1000 kms on it a month. I am nearly 75yrs old now and learnt to ride on my INTERCEPTOR with alot of help from Greg from Moto Jitsu. So if i can do it at this age most people can. It's no crisis just something i wanted to do all my life. Cheers and safe riding. Chris ( Australia)

At least, a real motorcycle YT Channel. Not about horsepower, torque, road rage, wheeling or other stupid stuff. Just about the true joy of riding a motorcycle. Your humour is the cherry on the cake. Thank you!

You are SO VERY Right!!! No Risk NO Fun! Greetings from germany!

I've waited all my life (so far) for my midlife crisis and couldn't care less how it is labelled. A year ago I decided I wanted to get my full bike licence before my 50th and I'm on course. Bring it on. Still waiting for the grey hair to take over too 😂

51 here. And that’s one of the great roads I learned to ride on in 1988!

Justfound you and loving it! I had a bike 400cc when i was in my early 20s.but 12hr work days,6days a week, marriage,kids.now 70! Bills paid! Got me an ADV150 Last year and a monkey this year.had a 350 for awhile,but the older i get,the smaller they get.now if i can stay healthy i hope to get back into riding.trying to get hubby to join me,he used to ride as well.all he wants to do is garden.so on my own,when i get better,i will try camping trips too.thanks for this encouraging video.

So true Bug….. ride on brother 👍

To me, "midlife crisis" is that state of mind when you're looking at as much years left in your life as years you've lived, and you think about everything you *wanted* to accomplish but haven't... and panicking about it, and doing something to distract yourself from it. Takes different forms for different folks and different folks experience it to varying degrees, some a lot, some not at all. I'm late to motorcycling and like to jokingly label it my midlife crisis... that doesn't mean I don't enjoy it any less!

My midlife crisis was the few years that I didn't have a bike. I'm 58, those days were long ago.

Absolutely nailed it!

Good way of looking at it! I'm 58 and just bought my first motorcycle (Suzuki C50) not counting the Puch moped I had in high school. I'm now learning and building new neuro pathways. My son, 23, also bought at Honda CRF 300L , and is learning, too. My hope is to have some fun riding with him. It's not a midlife crisis, it's a midlife opportunity!

I loved the music. Specially the last tune with the beautiful pedalsteel

I joke that I'm having a mid-youth crisis. I got into motorcycles 2 years ago at 27, and part of the reason I finally jumped into it was because I began to realise that I won't be a young man forever, and it was something I'd always dreamed of doing "at some point". I'm having the time of my life blasting around on my Street Triple and going camping on my T120.

First bike a 49 and going into my third riding season. Still loving it! I heard all the comments, about having a midlife crisis but embracing life and taking the time to enjoy the time we have is a blessing…certainly no crisis! Keep on riding!

Not midlife crisis, if anything it is a midlife revival. From southern California ~ Ride Forever! 🦅

I've ridden some pretty hot bikes. Been away for 15 yrs. Back at it, I don't have to prove shit to anyone. Enjoy your bikes, people.

Glad I stumbled on your videos. Just pure wisdom for me, a bloke just entered his 30s, also love riding motorcycle, to get through hard days with an open heart and mind.

Learned to ride and bought my first bike (RE Hunter 350) last summer at age 46. Put over 3,000 miles on it in 6 months. Just traded up to a Bonneville and ride almost every day. I hate that I waited so long to start.

I just "stumbled" on to this channel. Great stuff!! I recently turned 74 and am looking forward to putting the bike on a trailer and heading for Ashville NC once again. I've been fortunate to have been riding now for 60 years. Keep up the good work and inspiration.

I ride my Crisiscycles every chance I get. Actually have 3 and split my time among them. 76: not too old to learn new tricks...

With all this shitty content in internet your channel is a shining diamond. Thank you for sharing your thoughts :)

Bought my first motorcycle last year for my 48th birthday 2 weeks after that I took the riders safety course and got my license and have been riding ever since. This video totally resonates with me, you summed it up perfectly and it matches my thoughts exactly. Thank you for your wisdom and insight, ride safe and have fun. 😊

Midlife crisis. It's classic gaslighting. I had to hear this a lot since i started this spring. I recognize the places you ride in. I used to live in PDX 20 years ago. The most beautiful area in the US. For me.

As someone that had a kid early in life with the intention of fully enjoying my "mid life crisis" you nailed it. I worked my ass off for the past ~30 years, and now I have the means and time to enjoy something I have wanted to pursue since I was a kid. I think I also now have the mentality to do things relatively safely. A year ago I bought my first bike at 43 and am loving every minute.

Having a so-called "crisis" can be very healthy. Taking stock of who you are vs who you want to be, and then putting those thoughts into action to get what you want is healthy. Too often do we wait for a tragedy or a life altering event to get our minds moving and saying I need to make some changes. The happiest people I've known are those who constantly commit themselves to stretching themselves and doing new things.

I answered as you did, "It's a midlife wake-up", on another post and the females came running pitchforks in hand! But, it is. We have worked and sacrificed for everyone else all of our adult lives so that not one desire was left unfulfilled. We took the scraps if there were any. It's our turn. My wife tried to put her foot down and say she'd have no part of it. I said, ok. I now have 4 motorcycles and she has no part of it. One amazing machine in my stable is a Can-Am RT Ltd, a reverse trike, that I use on snow days, among other special days. That thing can handle weather like mad. Once they clear the ice off the road, I'm out. She asked me why I ride almost every day and I said, "It's the only thing in my life that I know will bring me joy each and every time. That was the end of the subject and her resistance to it.

Spot on 👍

Well said that’s just the I think 👍

Amen!

I'm 62 , have had a midlife crisis since my 30s

48. And now persuing that dream. Midlife? Maybe. Rather time and the means which are in favour. And it will be a classic bike.

Riding is a spiritual adventure. For me anyway..

Hmm, I like your vids a lot and went one step further - after mainly commuting and shorter trips for years I started 3 years ago to explore the world (and thank god I managed to save enough money to buy me the freedom of not having to wait for retirement 😊). So my 14 TEX is my long distance travelbike - been to Croatia, Slowenia, Hungary, Italy, France, Belgium, England and Scotland. This year I'm soon off to Corsica. Maybe I'll even turn my T120 black into a travelbike and use it for.shorter trips - not decided yet. I'm shortly beyond 50 and life taught me that I couldn't care less about what others have to say😊

I had a long break from riding from about 1992 until 2015, while my daughter was growing up and life was going at a faster pace. When I bought a Honda Shadow in 2015 it was part of my plan to ride into retirement which I did in 2017. Fast forward some after a Harley, an ADV (2), and a Goldwing (still in the garage) I’m finding my T120 to be the most fun presently, it is a great all around bike, and it fulfills my British bike dreams from high school when I wanted a Norton Commando 850 really bad. There really is not mid-life crisis in my opinion, there is a point when you decide to enjoy life, and head in that direction.

Yes. Take the word crisis out of it. New subscriber here and thanks for not trying to sell me something other than reality.

I feel like it's the same thing as "guilty pleasure". People have internalized this judgmental outlook on life because of their insecurities. It's a vicious cycle whereby judged people judge people, and the only way to break out is to get over those insecurities and just doing whatever brings you joy. If others willingly limit themselves, it's their business, and if they continue to judge, the problem is on them, not us.

the kids today's biggest chance they take is trying to get to the next level on their video games while sitting on the couch for hours on end!

Yes definitely I see it as a midlife "awakening" thank you for describing it as such, it empowers those of us who seek new challenges later in life but I don't understand your analogy of motorcycling as a sport, if sport suggests competition that's why I jump on a bike to avoid that notion. Yes I embrace the risks, but my motorcycle is my "safe room" Forever enjoy your rides 👍

I’m 56 yrs old. Love motorcycles and riding. Just bought the new 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R two weeks ago. Loving it! Ya know how I feel when I’m rolling out on that bike? Alive!

Well said!

Great video my friend. I too am 51. Ride a motorcycle, do youtube, and have the same term labelled at me by certain people. I sacrificed my youth to work hard, plus I couldnt afford insurance on a motorcycle or was able to pass the big test due costs. Now those things are cheaper now. Kids have moved on and have lives of their own. I estimate I could have 10? 15? 20? years riding in me left? Just do it.

I got 10 years on you my man. And as I've said before never thought of riding a bike until I was 57...in fact one of my colleagues even said he wouldn't be surprised to see me on a Harley-Davidson in a couple of years ..lo and behold it happened and what a fantastic retirement it's been. Yes, I've heard the 'crisis' accusations and I just say if this is a crisis, well bring on more crises ...cos I'm loving it. That invite to Ireland still there. Loved this vlog .

I'm 38, and for the past 2 months I've been going back and forth on getting a sport bike. I wasn't sure if I should because I thought maybe I'm to old for a sport bike and was worried about what others would think. I needed this video. I deserve to do something that would bring me joy, and I hope everyone can find their "mid-life crisis". Thanks man. Subscribed.

Started riding at 59. I hope it’s a midlife crisis! Means I have many more years to enjoy it.

Great message. Don’t live to retire! I subscribed.

Great video and a terrific message !

great insite 72 old love my mv agusta brutale 800 ,you nailed it ,thanks

Thank you for validating my sentiments. Hope to run into you on Sauvie Island!

I bought my first bike at 16, Now at 65 I have 7 motorcycles gracing my garage. As long as I have my wits about me, and know I can ride safely, for me and all those I share the roads with, I will keep going.

When i got my motorcycle license and bought my first bike I was told it was a midlife crisis. If finally having the time and money to fulfill a dream I will take a midlife crisis any day.

What bar end mirrors are those? Thanks. Great vid. 53 same bike.

I’m 75 and midlife crises hasn’t hit me yet.

This most painful things you will suffer in a nursing home are memories.

As I type this am in hospital recovering from hip replacement so I can get back on a motorcycle. I'm only 68. As Robocop says: "these days they can fix anything

It’s not a “crisis” it’s a celebration…!!!

We worry about what other people think.. here’s some news: even if you are well loved nobody’s thinking about you! 😂apart from maybe 5 seconds every now and again. Everyone is up to their neck in their own drama.

That last bit looks a little like Skyline northwest of the city. Am I close?

my friends parents worked their whole lives and made good money. now their in their 70's. they have stocks, bonds, money. their just planning to sell the house and their money they saved for the past 60 years will be given to the old age home...not going to happen to me!

Buy the motorcycle!

Are you not allowed to enjoy yourself over a certain age?

I really wanted to make some smart arse comment here , but nothing suits Great commentary, great vid

Hy. I m interested in changing the mirrors on my T120. What brand are yours?THX

There's this ridiculous ageism in the US, they act like if you're old enough to have a colonoscopy you should just sit there and wait for death while doing nothing but watching TV. This idea is ridiculous I'm 47 and I'm going to learn to ride and take the class in June. I've busted my butt for years and can finally afford it so to hell with the haters.

At 55 I am enjoying midlife to the max. A midlife crisis should be well planned and not left to chance. You usually only get one! 😂. Buy a bike and ride like you stole it!

People who don't ride just don't get it!!!!

I think midlife crisis is stated by jealous people. Got a new bike, fast car , or a young girlfriend and people will throw that out. Stuff em !