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I Just Got A 86 Honda Rebel 250 Limited. Whats the Difference from the Reg 250 rebel in 86 other then the gold plated covers. I know nothing bout bikes but im determined to learn.. I am Planning on Turning it into a Bobber, ive been checkin out other bikes and its very motivational to see how sweet it could turn out. Any Help and info is very helpfull to us newbies.

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cagie

DON'T! That gold you are refering to is because it is a limited edition. Do some checking on the VIN to be sure before you hack it up.

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87 CMX250C 'the Pygmy Pony'
87 CMX450C 'Black Lithium'

Buickguy

I'm with Cagie. Don't cut up a nice Limited.

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jax

With a limited don't cut it up unless it is missing a lot of the decals. I picked up a 250 years ago that was once a limited but someone had taken all the decals off of it and the only things left were the valve cover and chrome front forks. I also got a limited that was in great shape and it drew a lot of attention wherever I went. I really wish I hadn't sold it.
If your limited is in this type of shape it really doesn't matter but if it is in nice shape with the decals and all the chrome and gold still on it, it would be a shame to mess with it.
You might be able to trade with someone or sell it and pick up another bike to chop. The limited are getting more rare than the 450's.
That's my opinion anyway.

Ride safe

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Blueberry

I know there are a lot of them around, but I would not mod. our 85 because its a first year. Limited or not.

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1985 Honda 250 Rebel
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2008 Royal Enfield Electra 500

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I have checked into the VIN and also the Model and it is the 86 limited and its in pretty good shape, it does have a branded title i dont know why, there is a scratch on gas tank and the mirrors and grips have been changed.. The Rebel Decals on tank have been removed though.. Also A tiny oil leak is coming from the Clutch Area, the guy i bought it from said he switch the gasket but did not clean the area first so i assume the leak is cause of a high spot in the gasket allowing minor oil to leak out.. I would love to trade it or sale for a bobber. I know nothing about the bike, other then the gold it looks the same and is there anything else that makes it worth more..

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Buickguy

Gold trim, gold valve cover, chromed engine cases, chromed fork sliders, and limited/deluxe edition decals. Model number CMX250CD
That's about it. the differences are purely cosmetic. They are not worth more, per se but they are unusual particularly in good to excellent condition.
It shouldn't have had a Rebel decal on the tank. Back then they used the "Honda wings".

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1987 CMX250C Rebel

2002 FSC600 SilverWing

1983 Yamaha Midnight Virago XV920MK

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That makes sense about the wings on the tank, i looked at photos of every year the rebel came out and i believe that it was a different tank from a newer rebel. The Decal said REBEL and the Tank is Black and Silver on the Sides. Ya Thats the model CMX250CD.. So with the newer tank, it kinda takes the heart outta the limited edition..

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This is how it sits, as of last night..

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Buickguy

It looks really nice and I'd say about 90 percent correct.

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1987 CMX250C Rebel

2002 FSC600 SilverWing

1983 Yamaha Midnight Virago XV920MK

Put your bike's year and size in your signature.
It helps others help you.