Happy Birthday, Dan.
From what I've read from you here, you will understand the saying: "There are old riders, and there are bold riders, but there are no old bold riders."
The advice the experienced folks here have given you is truly priceless. Don't get in a hurry about choosing the bike, or about getting down the road once you get one. THE NUMBER ONE ITEM here is to take the safety foundation course. The course I took a year and a half ago cost $155, lasted Friday night, all day Saturday, and 1/2 day Sunday. They provided the motorcycles and helmets. All I had to provide was boots, gloves, long sleeved shirt and long pants. Passing the course took the place of a road test for my license. I took the state MC written test and had my MC license for a whole year before I was able to buy my machine. The course was a real confidence builder and FUN FUN FUN!
Ride safe!
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