Oh, my goodness, Tooee, you are most certainly not too old to ride! People much older than you learn to ride motorcycles with ease. (I once taught a man to fly airplanes who was 65 with one eye!)I didn't start riding until I was 40. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has beginning rider courses everywhere which are excellent, nonthreatening, and usually inexpensive. They have a web site.
Good for you for taking the initiative! Many more women are riding these days. It's great fun to ride your own bike. I ride sportbikes, myself. You must visit
www.cycleforums.com. I think that is the correct address. Look for "cycle angels" on there. PM me and I can answer some questions for you about getting started.
Good luck! Ride safe!