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07-27-2010, 10:25 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Waterford, MI
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Welcome to the forum. Hope you can attend our Rebel Rally up at Interlochen.  |
Yes, Louise, you and your husband should definitely join us in Interlochen the weekend after next. It's gonna be great!
We'll be camping at Cycle-Moore campground and riding through the Tunnel of Trees to the Mackinac Bridge and/or doing a tour of Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas and the Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Michigan riders
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People are more violently opposed to fur than leather because it's safer to harass rich women than motorcycle gangs. -- Alexei Sayle
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07-27-2010, 10:26 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Waterford, MI
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@ aspec and lunacy: Welcome, we're glad you are here.
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2008 Rebel 250 - 11,500 miles
People are more violently opposed to fur than leather because it's safer to harass rich women than motorcycle gangs. -- Alexei Sayle
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07-28-2010, 12:11 AM
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Location: Monroe, LA
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Welcome. I've already seen the bike. Nice.
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07-28-2010, 11:14 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: London
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Hi guys, I may be premature writing on a forum here but I would appreciate your expert advice. I am about to view (and potentially buy) a 1986 model as advertised:
Honda Rebel CMX 250 - Walton on Thames - London - Motorbikes & Scooters for Sale - 62830220
Have had lots of exchange emails with the dealer (he's not a private seller as the ad says) I know nothing about motorcycles - I just want a light cruiser and thought this may be a good start for me. At the same time, I really don't want to spend my money on something that will fall apart after a few weeks of riding it (I need it for a commute to work) I'd be very grateful if you could let me know your opinions!
Olga
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07-28-2010, 11:33 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Monroe, LA
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If the bike has been well maintained, it should be reliable transportation. If not, it may take a lot of work to get it going. If you know someone who rides, take them with you to look at the bike and test ride it. Or have the owner test ride it and you follow to ensure he doesn't go around the corner, shut it off for 5-10 minutes and come rolling back to the start point. Do a search for tips on buying a used motorcycle.
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07-28-2010, 11:37 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: London
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Thanks for this - thinking of hiring somebody from vehice inspection as don't know anybody with any mechanical knowledge. Have read up on the rebel/used bikes a lot but pure theory won't do as this bike has been completely restored (as the seller claims) so looks great outside but dread to think what may be inside...
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07-28-2010, 01:45 PM
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Location: Monroe, LA
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If you have to hire someone, get a motorcycle mechanic to go with you. They should be able to identify problems and inspector might not catch.
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2001 Rebel 250, 1989 Vulcan 750
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08-02-2010, 11:34 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Columbia SC
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You will Love. The rebel. Sorry about spelling using my phone.
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08-03-2010, 04:30 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Highland Park
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Hi there.
Just registered to the forum. Recently bought a 86 cmx450. And so the restoring begins
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08-03-2010, 06:24 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: South Central PA
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Welcome to the forum! Got any pics?
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Comments contained in my posts are not intended to cause physical or psychological stress and are mearly my two cents worth, and in this economy, that's cheap!
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