You're only too old if you plan on dropping dead next week.
If you were to stop riding when you turn 65, you would still have 20Years of being in the wind making it well worth it.
Hell, I’ve got a buddy who didn’t get his first bike until he was in his mid to late 50’s.

 

45, too old????
Holy crap....then I must be dead. As long as you got two good arms and two good legs you can get'r done.
Give some thought to the type riding you'll be doing before plunking down the cash.
Have fun.

 

you never to old to ride

 

After 35 years without riding, I restarted at 60...love it!

 

I've got underwear older than you- I started at 50 and am having a blast. Like others have said- take the MSF first and decide if it is something you would enjoy. If it is- go for it!!!

 

I started at age 46 .After taking the riders course I bought a Suzuki C50 and rode it for 2 years.Bought my 08 RK last year.Take the course and see if you like it.If you do then get a starter bike or get your harley right off.I know one thing ,starting to ride has been one of the best things I have ever done.

 

Well, I disagree somewhat with ol Rabbit at top of the page....few of us "plan" on dropping dead! I know many in 20s-30s that didn't "plan" on dropping dead...but did...

You notice just about 100% say go for it...and I absolutely agree AND you should notice almost as many recommended the MSF Course....that is very good advice. You will not only feel safer you will be safer.

My wife started riding at 47..after a season on the back. I am only 64. There IS a minimum age to license and ride on the road....and you have made that cut. Enjoy life, celebrate life, live life, grab life by the short hairs and hold on. John

 

Haha...you guys made my day...I'm 53. I think riding will help me live longer, God willing....it decreases my work stress like (almost ) nothing else!

 

Never too old to live by "IT"
If you dont know what it is, search for" Harley IT"
If that makes your skin goose pimple all over, you are def gonna love to ride.

 

i will be 63 in nov. i ride about 20000 miles a year. my wife started riding 3 years ago at age 49. her first bike was a 2007 1200 low. she nowrides a 08 softail deluxe u r not getting younger...get out and ride