Rebel changes - paint - yearly

[newrebellion_250_sfcali_a]

Hi
I'm thinking I would love to take the safety course and buy a Rebel when I move back to California. My only concern is the current paint scheme and colors (black and candy orange) are Totally unapplealing to me. Does anyone know how often Honda changes their style and coloring. I love the really old Rebels that are painted like 50s/Harley's and also the prior-to-the-current scheme with "Rebel" over the white dot on blue or red.
Can anyone tell me when the colors will change, or what the next style is.
Also, I'm totally scared of buying a used bike. Is that a reasonable fear?
Thank you everyone.

[cTc]

Used bike issue first -- -- Reasonable to an extent, dont just not buy a used bike. If you are unfamiliar with what to look for or listen for then ask the seller if you can have the local shop take a look at it. I bought my wife 01 rebel in sept. 03 with 4k miles on it. asking was $2k but ended up getting it for $1600.00 (man ol'benjamin can really negotiate) the bike was in top shape. and since I have put mac exhaust, a set of mini turn signals on back, saddle bags, windshield etc. we plan to sell it next spring, even then I will likely not take less than $2k for it.

But to simply answer, if you see a used bike that catches your eye, buy all means have a look........ and above all dont buy the first thing you come across.

Now for the paint -- I'm not sure if honda knows how often they will change the scheme. The late 90's bikes had the old style paint, white pocket inside red/blue. But that was before everyone and their brother started going flame crazy and that old style sort of faded. But I say give it a couple years and people will be tired of the flame thing and look for the traditional again. although I do quite a bit of flame jobs.

[newrebellion_250_sfcali_a]

hey chopper town
thanks for the reply
ok, hopefully, my purchase will be about the time the scheme changes for the better....
i guess my used bike concern is it could be from someone that didn't take care of the oil...my big fear is an engine seize...i know that is a small chance, but a new bike seems to eradicate it...or not? what do you think...i had vespas in the past, and totally drive as though i were invisible, so all my fears revolve around totally happenstance nightmares, like a car bolting from an unable to be seen location....
i slow down at every intersection and look for road hazards...so i'm all caught up in very scary but perhaps unreasonable fears...
what are the REAL items to be concerned about in buying new vs old...
thank you so much for your replies...
checked out your rebels, like the one with the old style tan seat...
thanks...

[cTc]

in a lot of cases you come out better with a used than going in for a new one, besides saving money, the rebels are fairly good a being bullett proof. and being that most are only used to learn on, you can get a good bike in good shape, and at a nice price too.

[ecarfar]

Hi
I'm thinking I would love to take the safety course and buy a Rebel when I move back to California. My only concern is the current paint scheme and colors (black and candy orange) are Totally unapplealing to me. Does anyone know how often Honda changes their style and coloring. I love the really old Rebels that are painted like 50s/Harley's and also the prior-to-the-current scheme with "Rebel" over the white dot on blue or red.
Can anyone tell me when the colors will change, or what the next style is.
Also, I'm totally scared of buying a used bike. Is that a reasonable fear?
Thank you everyone.

I just bought a new (2006) Rebel, Pearl White. I like it a lot. I wanted a color that was different and other drivers could easily see. I also liked the Candy Orange, but I guess it's up to individual choice. I kinda think like you as I've never bought a used motor vehicle. I know it's probably irrational but I feel better knwing I'm the only one who's ridden the bike and broke it in properly. You also have to take into consideration what you want to do with it. If you're using the bike as purely a learning tool with every intention of trading up in a year or so, it probably would be wise to buy a used bike. But, if you're like me and plan on keeping it until it dies of old age, you're probably better off buying new.

Whatever you decide, good luck!