Welcome TOTW. I was the same story as you. Got my endorsement at 40, but never got around buying a bike until near 50. I used to joke that I was in an exclusive moto-gang made up of only endorsements that did the ride up bar scene in our Prius'. We had patches and leather jackets. I jest of course. As for tools, just sockets and spanners needed really. I recommend a paddock stand and a solid chock - highly recommend Baxley sport chock. These are the basics to make oil change and chain service a breeze. Chain should be self-serviced every 500-1000mi intervals. I use kerosene to clean and prep and 75-140 synthetic gear oil to refresh. Cheap and very effective. For more serious self-servicing, a motorcycle jack (Harbor Freight) may be a worthy investment. My last bit of advice, is just get used to riding. The make-it-or-break-it period is usually within the first 1000-2000miles before folks quit. No need to over invest until YOU know you are rider onward. If anything, throw your first dollars at a decent ECE rated full-face helmet.
Welcome from Iowa. You got a lot of nice roads up there. What Triumph model you got? Drop a pic in sometime. For older bikes, Haynes makes some nice manuals. I ride every day in summer and rarely "clean" the chain, at least not like the old timer non-sealed chains of long ago. Lube about once a month or so. Stands depend on the bike. I recommend riding for a bit before buying a lot of stuff. If you are Iowa bound, stop out and have a beer.
Howdy TOTW, you forgot to say what you're riding. As above Haynes manuals are your friend as well as the info on here
Hi and welcome in If you let us know what bike you have, and a picture would be nice, then people will be able to offer advice
Welcome from Kansas. If you install a bug screen won't you have to stop every 15 minutes to unclog it from skeeters?