Charleston SC. History of motocross then went street. Had street accident and left bikes behind for 20 years.
Got a Honda Shadow by just blind luck as it was too cheap to pass. Having a blast again at the age of 53.
Will keep the Honda till spring then move up to a 1200 or larger.

Welcome, glad you found your way back to riding!!! I hear some version of that all the time... people who stopped riding for a number of years - for whatever reason and then get back into it right about their late 40s early 50s.

Enjoy the site! And be sure to ride safe out there. There are a lot more cars and a lot more distractions for drivers these days!!!!

Welcome, I'm in the same spot - started at 6 y/o, stopped in college for different toys; boats, vettes, airplanes. Now back on what I liked when in college, '84 Honda V65 Magna 1100 almost 30 years later. Wow what a beast 121HP stock, I had to learn how to do wheelies all over again (but now with a 600 lb. beast)

Welcome to the site from So. Cal and glad you got back into riding. Stay safe and have fun! Look into some of the advanced motorcycle safety courses, there great for people that have alot of riding experience but who are getting back into riding after a long layoff.

Welcome from Montana and glad to hear you made it back into the wind.

Greetings from the Sunshine State. Welcome to CF and welcome back to 2 wheels.

Welcome to this too fun and funny site. These guys and gals are a hoot and are great people to know. Welcome and have fun from Nevada.

Hey, Welcome from the Southern Tier of N.Y.. I too am 53 and just bought a Honda Shadow 750 RS after getting my license back in July. I absolutely am addicted to biking, and really like this site. I want to trade up to something bigger and able to go much longer distances probably in a year or two.

Welcome. I just returned from your home town from Florida, Beautiful town. Ride safe and often.