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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Bustedknuckle
I've been looking at mid 80's Honda Rebel 250's. From what I can gather that bike would statistically work perfect for me. I'm the correct height/weight, and have no riding experience, so it'd apparently work out well. And they're CHEAPPP too.

Whats you're all's insight? Any other Rebel or previous Rebel owners here?
Originally Posted by Tural
honestly, i think you will outgrow that bike in under a month. all rebels are awesome bikes, with EXCELLENT gas mileage, regardless of year.
but they are quite a bit under today's motorcycle standards. maybe consider a shadow. even then you might outgrow it much sooner than you think.
I agree completely. A 250 is way to small, not what your looking for. As suggested, Honda Shadow. I got mine for DIRT cheap, but you can still find great deals on them.


And I've got a lowered 600, I can run through the twisties with the best of them. Just ask the edges of my tires.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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I wish I could have another bike. I traded my 91 zx6 for a suv when my first son was born and now my old lady won't let me get another one not that I can afford one just yet
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 10:42 PM
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Like I said in the other thread, I'd love to have a Rebel 250. More power to ya Busted Knuckle.
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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Wow I have completely forgot about this thread. well to update you all I have picked out a bike. I got it a month and a half ago and I LOVE IT! Its a 2006 Honda CBR600RR.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Must've taken that pic right after unloading it from trailer huh? You still have the soft ties hangin from the Front forks! Looks good man Stock Height Right? Hows She fit You?
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by The JRod
Must've taken that pic right after unloading it from trailer huh? You still have the soft ties hangin from the Front forks! Looks good man Stock Height Right? Hows She fit You?
Haha I did! And yea its stock height. She fits me PERFECTLY! Fast as Hell too. lol... Sadly I havent been giving the Jeep much attention being I have been riding the bike to work EVERYDAY. except when its raining of course. but thats been once or twice in the past month.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 11:03 PM
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Nice bike bro
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 11:18 PM
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I have a Honda Sabre and love it, not a crotch rocket but alot more comfortable. I also own a 1982 KZ 1000 LTD Kawasaki that I ride every once in a while, I have historical plates on it and don't have to buy them again for 40 years.
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by willsmysticcobra
Nice bike bro
Thanks man!
Originally Posted by wahoo
I have a Honda Sabre and love it, not a crotch rocket but alot more comfortable. I also own a 1982 KZ 1000 LTD Kawasaki that I ride every once in a while, I have historical plates on it and don't have to buy them again for 40 years.
man that's a nice looking bike you have! and yea its definitely got to be A LOT more comfortable than mine. mine has a half inch of padding on the seat and a stiff suspension. but hey i cant complain, it was made for speed over comfort.
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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also since im still a little new to bikes, on mine when going from a stop in 1st, in order for my clutch to grab the lever is literally a quarter inch from being completely engauged before it grabs. is that normal. my first couple stop and go situations I killed the engine because I wasnt used to the clutch yet.
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 01:00 PM
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Y a I mean every bike is different, but you will adapt to the clutch feel in a matter of weeks. I was the same way and its unreal how comfortable you get on the bike within the first 500 miles.
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 08:52 AM
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You can adjust the clutch pull by turning the ***** on The Back side of the Levers, if they are in fact cable driven... If Hydraulic They may be needing to be Bled! But def shouldnt be quite that close! Also you'll have a little roll type adjuster on the lever themselves to adjust the Pull Length... Play with it a bit!
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 08:54 AM
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Ok noticed you Don't have the Roll adjusters! I'm Def Spoiled by the CRG& Pazzo Levers!
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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by The JRod
Ok noticed you Don't have the Roll adjusters! I'm Def Spoiled by the CRG& Pazzo Levers!
lol like I said, I'm not that smart when it comes to bikes sooo roll adjusters? what are they? and whats so special about those levers?
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Old Jul 20, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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The roll type adjusters are in the inside of your Levers, You just turn it one way or the other& it adjusts the cable... Just like on your Huffy as a kid! The Pazzo Levers, what I use at least are shorter, much shorter then the OE ones, have a little lever on it for adjusting for your finger length. Also If/When you wreck the levers dont break off on first impact so you're still able to ride if home if it doesnt have other catastrophic type issue, blablablibidybla... Plus They just look awesome!& I Love em!
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