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08-09-2010, 08:26 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Brooklyn, NY
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Finally Got My Bike!
After a couple months of stalking craigslist and ebay i found the perfect rebel for me. An '85 in perfect running condition with only cosmetic issues (seat rip, faded paint, some surface rust/corrosion). I did want to go for something '96 on originally, but couldn't pass up the deal at $900. Thanks for all the help so far, i'm sure i'll have questions soon enough. Now to get to cleaning...
some pics:
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08-09-2010, 09:30 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Adrian MO.
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thats cool, i kike the older ones for the chrome battery cover and stuff, you just going to ride it or are there any mods to come ?
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TWISTED 2002 honda rebel cmx 250 bobber
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08-09-2010, 10:11 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ft. Laud. Fla.
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Nice, we have an 85 to. its nice to have a 1st year. Welcome
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1985 Honda 250 Rebel
1970 Honda SL 90
2008 Royal Enfield Electra 500
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08-09-2010, 10:43 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Very nice....I have an 85 as well, mine is black. It was a steal at $900....And welcome to the forum
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08-09-2010, 11:09 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Camden, TN
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1st gens are always a deal if they are mechanically sound. I scored my 86' Limited for only 800.
I wonder what caused the mufflers to blue like that tho???
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09' Rebel 250 Bobber (General Lee Tribute)
86' Rebel 250 Limited (black/gold)
79' Hawk CB400T (black)
92' Shadow 1100C (red/silver panels and frame)
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08-10-2010, 12:49 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Horn Lake, MS
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Congratulations! Great deal you got. It's what I paid (IIRC) for my '86 same color as yours.
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1986 CMX250C "Miss Triplehorn" 17K miles
1984 GL1200A 106K miles
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08-10-2010, 12:51 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bB2NER
1st gens are always a deal if they are mechanically sound. I scored my 86' Limited for only 800.
I wonder what caused the mufflers to blue like that tho???
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I'm guessing the baffles have rusted or been punched. Still a nice looking bike, especially for the age and price.
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Loud ties save lives.
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08-10-2010, 01:07 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Creston, Ohio
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I would call that a good score! There was a Rebel for sale here where I live for $650, and it was all banged up. Too much TLC for me.
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08-10-2010, 01:43 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Brooklyn, NY
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yeah it is definitely not perfect, but to me that is half the fun.
i have no idea why the pipes are discolored like that, but i plan to cut them off and throw on some shorty pipes anyways so it didn't really bother me. Same for the seat, my best bud does great leather work (and used to have a rebel) so i'll get a nice solo seat made, and work on it from there.
by the way if anyone was looking to have some custom leather done at a nice price you can see some stuff on his old site, new one to come soon. http://www.ImperialWolf.com
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08-10-2010, 08:15 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 104
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When I had my 250 (daughter has it now). Some one had cut the pipes off. I replaced them with the standard pipes and it ran much better then. Does anyone know if there is a reason the short pipes would make it not run as well? I am just wondering just in case for Burlymugg he may want information before putting short pipes on this? I am just relating my experince. And wonder why are short pipes good or bad for the bikes running?
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