How old is everyone?

I'm 33 and just bought my first bike 1982 XJ650 maxim

 

29, and short of a batch of dirtbikes, this is my first REAL bike... Praying that I don't get to find out what a highside is firsthand.

 

Wow, didn't know this thread was going to get so many responses. There is a great mix of old and new riders. I guess that's what makes this site so bad a$$. There's always someone to learn from or teach.

 

52 years old
riding since I was 18, daily transportation during my stint in the Navy
road racer/ track instructor from 26 - 48............
owner; Personal Cycle Service (PCS Daytona) 1982 to present

owned every Japanese Brand, assorted Ducati, Guzzi, Morini, Laverda and British Motorcycles
never owned a Spanish Dirt Bike or a Harley Davidson

presently own
82 Ducati 600 SL Pantah
82 XJ650RJ
82 CBX
85 GS1150ES

 

I am 35 been riding for 5 years, first bike was/is an 82 650 Seca then about a year later found an 85 700X sitting in a garage with 7000 miles on it. and its been a project bike since I got it.

 

29 my first real bike 82 xj550 maxim

 

28 in about a week. the Maxim is my first bike, but I like wrenching on old things...

I like wrenching on bikes better than cars. Easier to get to things, and parts are cheaper. Maybe I'll get rid of the Olds to get a second 2-wheeler...

 

31 - been riding dirtbikes since I was 14, the xj650 is my first street bike - hopefully I'll have it back on the road very soon

 

I'm 44 years old . I wish I had started riding 20 years ago instead of last week......
Before last week I rode a few friend's dirt bikes back in the early 80's.

 

Just about 67 been riding for 2 yrs 83 xj650 Yamaha Maxxim

 

I'm 45 years of age and started riding 26 years ago, but all the years owning and really riding, only about 6 years. Sadly can not make-up those lost years. First was a Yamaha Exciter 250, picked up my latest 82 Seca 750 with 15.8k about a year ago. Bought it because I wanted to ride, not because of gas prices.

 

63 in July. Been riding something since about 14. I'm a little concerned about the age breakdown of your question, though. You need a 60-70, 70-80 and a 80-90. I intend to use them all.

 

ir 28. 82 XJ650 Maxim was my first bike about 6 years ago. Liked it so much I got another same year/make/model a couple years ago. Will probably chop one and shiny up and tour the other.

 

Yeah, I'm still on my first bike, too.

34 years old, been riding 13 years (with about 3 years off in there). My Seca has nearly 28k miles - 11.5k of those are not from me.

 

I'm 25. I got my first bike last year - 07 Honda Shadow C2... now I have three bikes. Fell in love with riding right away

 

I'm 60. Started back ride'n a year ago. First bike was a 750 Suzuki, rode the wheels off of it. That was back in the late 70's. Last year I picked up a 1980 sx1100, got hooked all over again. Just bought a '81 xj550 for my wife.

 

Gen X here, 36 yrs for a few more months. Started riding in the early '90s for a couple of years then it sat in storage while in college. Got her out and running over the last couple of weeks. Looking forward to that first ride.

 

I turn 60 in August '08 and I don't think I've turned into my dad yet....maybe I should ask my son if I have.

Started riding a year ago this spring on a Harley 1200 Sporty purchased from a good friend. Rode a Yamaha FJ1200 and realized the first bike was a pig, so I bought the FJ1200. Next rode a Honda Super Blackbird and that put a smile on my face so I got one of those. I find it hard to part with them so I still have them all. I am trying to sell the Harley. I'm now nursing an '83 seca 750 with the touring package back to road worthiness for my son to learn to ride. Nearly there with the help of many good people on the site. Thanks all.
The XJ feels like a solid bike that's easy to repair and restore with tons of parts and a lot of good advice available.

 

34 for another month and a half, been riding a little less than a year unless you count dirt bikes when I got the chance. My 82 650 is my second bike, started on a XS400 but wanted something with a bit more engine and the 650 was a really good deal.

 

51 - had my MC license for 30 years but had a gap of 24 yrs since my last bike. I have owned 4.
1966 Honda Super hawk
1970s Honda 350
1980 XS850 midnight special
1982 XJ650J (bought 2 wks ago)