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01-21-2012, 10:55 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: near Harrisonburg, Virginia
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Got my Rebel today
I finally got my Rebel today. It's an 87 250, maroon. Has 10K miles on it. Has a couple of small issues but runs great and looks good. We married off the last of 4 children last month and now it's time to have some fun! My wife and I both took the MSF course and are looking forward to riding and practicing. Eventually we'll get another bike and ride together.
I'm 55 years old and a professor at James Madison University in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. I love to fly fish so look forward to combining my old and new hobbies.
I've already gotten a lot of help from the Forum and look forward to being an active member. Thanks, everyone.
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01-21-2012, 11:05 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Camden, TN
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Cool, another Maroon 87' like Buick Guys bike.
We must get pics or it ain't so.
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01-21-2012, 11:16 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Welcome. Not sure how you're going to combine your hobbies unless it's fly fishing at 55 miles per hour on the Rebel......
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01-21-2012, 11:19 PM
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Congrats on the new bike. We do want to see photos of it though.
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01-21-2012, 11:21 PM
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Welcome to the forum, Jim!
Like bB said, I am very fond of the '87 with the body color frame. it was the only year and color they did that. By the way, the official Honda name for the color is Candy Wineberry Red. Paint code R114CU.
Enjoy that ride! You've got a great start with the MSF course but I'm sure we don't have to sell you on the virtues of learning.
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01-21-2012, 11:24 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by longbeachgary
Welcome. Not sure how you're going to combine your hobbies unless it's fly fishing at 55 miles per hour on the Rebel......
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We take our Rebels fishing all the time. The key is keeping the bike OUT of the water. 
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Current Rides: Drive less Ride more!!!
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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01-21-2012, 11:52 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: near Harrisonburg, Virginia
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Hey, Longbeach: I've got to get *to* the streams somehow, right? I just need to figure out how to strap on all my gear...
Great to hear from everyone. I got the bike too late this eve to ride ( and the battery needed a charge) so tomorrow feels like Christmas. First ride on my own bike!
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01-21-2012, 11:54 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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Paint
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Originally Posted by Buickguy
Welcome to the forum, Jim!
Like bB said, I am very fond of the '87 with the body color frame. it was the only year and color they did that. By the way, the official Honda name for the color is Candy Wineberry Red. Paint code R114CU.
Enjoy that ride! You've got a great start with the MSF course but I'm sure we don't have to sell you on the virtues of learning.
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Would a Honda dealership have that paint? I will need to do some touch ups.
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01-22-2012, 12:05 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Texas
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Hi Jim. You and your wife remind me of Me and my wife! We just took the class together as well! Enjoy the Thrill and please be careful! Welcome!!!
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01-22-2012, 12:05 AM
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Honda wouldn't have the right paint anymore. They reformulated R114CU sometime in the late 90s and its not quite the same color.
ColorRite does make the touch up. Be advised it is a two stage paint. You put a base coat and a top coat on.
Here is the top coat. Honda R114CU Candy Wineberry - ColorRite
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