What Bike For a Mid Life Ride

[karedi]

i tink 10k is deposit only bro.

 

lol!!

 

Haha.

 

 

Ride on

[Paikia44]

One fact we can't deny is that whatever bike it might be, the rider must be happy on it. It can be the top of the line model or a simple commuter. As long as it works. But since this topic is about mid life crisis, I suppose it should be slightly different from the rest of the people who decides based on their own priorities.

 

I stopped riding, or rather stop owning motorcycles for almost 11yrs although during this period I still get to ride once awhile. But nothing beats owning your own bikes. Maybe it's simply becos I'm entering mid life and hence I like to reminisce some bikes which I never get to ride but absolutely love when I was younger. Also, I come to a point when instead of spending $30-40k on one bike, I will hunt down used ones going for much lesser price. That's also how I sort of justify to the Madam of the House on the multiple bikes I own now.

 

Tired of chasing the latest models and technology, and fact being I'm still the vain rider who wants something different from the rest, i go for more retro styling or old school bikes. Although they don't have ABS, traction control, and definitely has some wear and tear, the joy of riding them is never lesser. To me, riding at this stage of life is no longer like the younger days or chionging, rounding, supper'ing and touring. It's that little time I have to myself given that I have many other priorities in my life which mostly are towards my family. Hence the choice of bikes. I love the Super Tenere but decided to sell it cos I can't tour anymore until my younger girl grows older. My rides now are pretty now restricted to to and fro work. And I look forward to every chance I get to ride them. That's maybe why a mainstream model wouldn't satisfy me. As mentioned before, if financial status improves, my wish is to get 5 bikes and name them 'Monday' through 'Friday' accordingly. And one day buy one final 'extreme' model and name it 'Weekend'.

[karedi]

One fact we can't deny is that whatever bike it might be, the rider must be happy on it. It can be the top of the line model or a simple commuter. As long as it works. But since this topic is about mid life crisis, I suppose it should be slightly different from the rest of the people who decides based on their own priorities.

 

I stopped riding, or rather stop owning motorcycles for almost 11yrs although during this period I still get to ride once awhile. But nothing beats owning your own bikes. Maybe it's simply becos I'm entering mid life and hence I like to reminisce some bikes which I never get to ride but absolutely love when I was younger. Also, I come to a point when instead of spending $30-40k on one bike, I will hunt down used ones going for much lesser price. That's also how I sort of justify to the Madam of the House on the multiple bikes I own now.

 

Tired of chasing the latest models and technology, and fact being I'm still the vain rider who wants something different from the rest, i go for more retro styling or old school bikes. Although they don't have ABS, traction control, and definitely has some wear and tear, the joy of riding them is never lesser. To me, riding at this stage of life is no longer like the younger days or chionging, rounding, supper'ing and touring. It's that little time I have to myself given that I have many other priorities in my life which mostly are towards my family. Hence the choice of bikes. I love the Super Tenere but decided to sell it cos I can't tour anymore until my younger girl grows older. My rides now are pretty now restricted to to and fro work. And I look forward to every chance I get to ride them. That's maybe why a mainstream model wouldn't satisfy me. As mentioned before, if financial status improves, my wish is to get 5 bikes and name them 'Monday' through 'Friday' accordingly. And one day buy one final 'extreme' model and name it 'Weekend'.

 

 

 

 

 

Ride on

[ticks]

Interesting thread this.. And as some of u said.. It's not the age. It's the bike.. I chose a wrong bike to buy and I'm having a mid life crisis already... And I haven't even reach 30!!

 

I think with a bike u like.. Mid life crisis might not even exist!

[karedi]

Interesting thread this.. And as some of u said.. It's not the age. It's the bike.. I chose a wrong bike to buy and I'm having a mid life crisis already... And I haven't even reach 30!!

 

I think with a bike u like.. Mid life crisis might not even exist!

 

Your wrong bike might be someone's dream bike. Sell it off and get what you really want.

 

 

Ride on

[ticks]

Your wrong bike might be someone's dream bike. Sell it off and get what you really want.

 

 

Ride on

 

Haha ok who wants a 10MY Versys 650! I want a Tracer!

 

Hehehe.. Ultimately...$$$ is the constraint still...

[assault_ex]

Mid life crisis must be more daring cos of the mundane life yet still have the rebel in us.. how about a Victory motorcycle..

 

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[karedi]

Mid life crisis must be more daring cos of the mundane life yet still have the rebel in us.. how about a Victory motorcycle..

 

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Haven't seen one around. How do they handle here?

 

 

Ride on

[MR BIKER]

Maybe 400cc

[barracuda]

I happen to pull a buddy & his family along and we settled on a 50-50 deal. I take the weekdays as I need an alternative transport. My buddy takes the night and weekends. It was the perfect arrangement as my evenings & weekends are reserved for family. So no riding.

 

Weighed the pros and cons between the risks (breakdown, wear & tear, difficulty assessing condition) of a 10k COE bike vs a warrantied new bike. My buddy & I wanted to ride more than spending down time at workshop. So up the budget for the peace of mind. Interest rate is at all time high now so no instalments as well.

[karedi]

I happen to pull a buddy & his family along and we settled on a 50-50 deal. I take the weekdays as I need an alternative transport. My buddy takes the night and weekends. It was the perfect arrangement as my evenings & weekends are reserved for family. So no riding.

 

Weighed the pros and cons between the risks (breakdown, wear & tear, difficulty assessing condition) of a 10k COE bike vs a warrantied new bike. My buddy & I wanted to ride more than spending down time at workshop. So up the budget for the peace of mind. Interest rate is at all time high now so no instalments as well.

 

Wow, the arrangement must work seamlessly to have lasted. Before the wedding my Wife and I wanted similar arrangement about the car. I gave up halfway thru and got a bike. Hahaha.

 

 

Ride on

[karedi]

Maybe 400cc

 

I don't think Victory motorcycles do any 400cc models.

 

 

Ride on

[hashimotosan]

One fact we can't deny is that whatever bike it might be, the rider must be happy on it. It can be the top of the line model or a simple commuter. As long as it works. But since this topic is about mid life crisis, I suppose it should be slightly different from the rest of the people who decides based on their own priorities.

 

I stopped riding, or rather stop owning motorcycles for almost 11yrs although during this period I still get to ride once awhile. But nothing beats owning your own bikes. Maybe it's simply becos I'm entering mid life and hence I like to reminisce some bikes which I never get to ride but absolutely love when I was younger. Also, I come to a point when instead of spending $30-40k on one bike, I will hunt down used ones going for much lesser price. That's also how I sort of justify to the Madam of the House on the multiple bikes I own now.

 

Tired of chasing the latest models and technology, and fact being I'm still the vain rider who wants something different from the rest, i go for more retro styling or old school bikes. Although they don't have ABS, traction control, and definitely has some wear and tear, the joy of riding them is never lesser. To me, riding at this stage of life is no longer like the younger days or chionging, rounding, supper'ing and touring. It's that little time I have to myself given that I have many other priorities in my life which mostly are towards my family. Hence the choice of bikes. I love the Super Tenere but decided to sell it cos I can't tour anymore until my younger girl grows older. My rides now are pretty now restricted to to and fro work. And I look forward to every chance I get to ride them. That's maybe why a mainstream model wouldn't satisfy me. As mentioned before, if financial status improves, my wish is to get 5 bikes and name them 'Monday' through 'Friday' accordingly. And one day buy one final 'extreme' model and name it 'Weekend'.

 

agreed. Same. Yes indeed.

[Paikia44]

Maybe when my kids are older and more independent, I'll get a badass cruiser for occasional rides or short trips up North. Harley is perhaps the icon of cruisers but the Indian and Victory look awesome as well. Jap cruisers somehow doesn't have that character.

[karedi]

Maybe when my kids are older and more independent, I'll get a badass cruiser for occasional rides or short trips up North. Harley is perhaps the icon of cruisers but the Indian and Victory look awesome as well. Jap cruisers somehow doesn't have that character.

 

You are living my dream life man...hahaha. envious...

[Paikia44]

You are living my dream life man...hahaha. envious...

 

You see me good, I see you good. Importantly is we enjoy what we have!!

[SV650]

You may want to take a look at Suzuki Bandit 1250. Good low & mid torque, easy to handle and comes with a decent price tag cos not many riders appreciate what the bike can do.

 

I'm on one and no regrets. Simple machine, low maintenance. Taken a ride up Chiang Mai and some mountain roads together with my wife. Plenty of fun factor riding the machine.

 

Look wise, don't expect people to turn their heads when you ride pass them lah.

Edited September 22, 2015 by SV650

[Paikia44]

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/23/a8962a511d365ff4b5df58347e17a781.jpg

 

This might ease the itch for those with severe mid life crisis. The Moto Guzzi California Eldorado 1400.

[Paikia44]

Anyways...... My mid life crisis bug still very much alive and looking forward to refreshing my garage hence putting up all my 3 bikes for sale. Will be keeping 1 or 2 but need to sell at least one before I can get another. So guys.... For your considerations please. Price nego of course.

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=458271

[aimnfire]

interesting thread

still looking what bike to get once my car scrap in a few days

or either tahan till jan/feb using public transport.

 

dunno want to get the new super 4/mx king/ r3 naked/xj6n or 1l bike

still opening for opinons

[Rac]

Get this ....... Ducati Diavel

 

[Paikia44]

Get this ....... Ducati Diavel

 

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Brand new Diavel 2016 model coming...

 

Anyway I just fell in love with this...

 

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/08/d103e2388c641623a63e331ab6c29e6b.jpg

[hydrop]

For daily transport and economy, honda nc750x abs with dct is the best. If you like more power and touring, yamaha mt09 tracer is the best out there for the price.

[teambhp]

Get this ....... Ducati Diavel

 

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Not practical for daily rides.

[Paikia44]

Not practical for daily rides.

 

This thread for mid life crisis leh. Not for daily transportation.