NOT SURE AND STILL SHIFTING AFTER 5TH GEAR?

[Ronin35777]

Getting better but sometimes still trying to shift to higher gear.
Is this going to hurt my trans. or motor? Might sound like stupid question! But hey what are we here for?

Ronin

[GearJammer]

It shouldn't hurt anything.....you're already in 5th, pulling the clutch in briefly, letting it out & resuming in 5th........and if it's any consolation to ya, I still do that myself now & then......hehehe........

[Ronin35777]

That sounds good because I pamper this bike, Even at 65 mph
this bike does not vibrate . I give good respect to the last owner.

1500 miles and still rolling!
Ronin

[b4v4]

Yeah, Ronin, that won't hurt a thing. My last Honda CX500 only had a 5 speed with no overdrive, and I found myself doing that a lot.
Just seems like there should be one more!

[Ronin35777]

Ok! how about fuel filters for the 250 Rebel?

Thanks,
Ronin 35777

[GearJammer]

In-line fuel filters are HIGHLY recommended, Brother.

Easy install as well. You can buy a small in-line fuel filter at any indie shop for probably $2, decide where you want to place it in the fuel line that runs from petcock to carb, cut the fuel line (one cut), install the fuel filter between the cut ends, secure with small O-ring worm-type clamps & bingo! :wink:

[Law]

Hey guys, I know you probley herd this time an time again but I changed my sprocket out this May...Went from a 33 tooth to a 30 tooth ...This made a big improvement on my Rebel and I dont up shift any more to that 6th gear that the Rebel doesnt have..You dont need to take any links outta your chane eather..Some miner break linkage adjustment is needed..This is what is on my 2001 Rebel now...Here is the web site and part number for the sprocket..

http://www.amazon.com

JT Sprocket 520 Rear 30 Teeth #JTR27930

It doesnt show a pic but this part number is it.

HAPPY RIDING

[txsizzler]

In-line fuel filters are HIGHLY recommended, Brother.

Easy install as well. You can buy a small in-line fuel filter at any indie shop for probably $2, decide where you want to place it in the fuel line that runs from petcock to carb, cut the fuel line (one cut), install the fuel filter between the cut ends, secure with small O-ring worm-type clamps & bingo! :wink:

Just curious GJ.. how often do you have to change out that in-line once installed? Does it clog up on you very often? I figure most of the stuff gets filtered out in the fuel tank filter well before reaching the in-line filter. Is this a highly recommended procedure to do on my '06 Reb?

[GearJammer]

I'd recommend an in-line fuel filter on any carbuerated bike, txsizzler. Have never had one clog up on me and as cheap as they are, you could change it out once a season & not have to worry about it at all. There's different types of in-line fuel filters......I use the clear, see-thru type as you can see the actual filter element itself as well as the fuel flow....

[Duke Bushido]

Right. That thing in your tank is not really a filter; it's just a screen. It keeps large chunks of rust from coming through, but it still lets through items large enough to cause problems. It takes the head of a pin to clog a jet.