Max

Hello, my name is Max and I am from Kansas. I've been a 2T motorscooter enthusiast for a few years and I'm currently transitioning to motorcycles. I'm here because I am looking for good advice on how to fix up the Rebel I've got my hands on, and to see what other Rebel owners are doing with their bikes. I eventually would like to move up to a larger Honda, but for now all I've got is this little 250. I'm interested in standards and cruisers, with an eye toward getting a late 70s or early 80s standard Honda.

-Max-

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flitecontrol

Hi, just joined the forum. Have enjoyed reading all the helpful info on this site. I'm in NE Louisiana and just bought a blue 2001 Rebel with 6,000 miles on it for $1,000. I'm 61 and have never had a motorcycle. My fear of injury was outweighed by the price of gas! Have been riding it on some land I have. Passed the written motorcycle test today and will be taking the safety course soon.

Pretty sure everything on the bike is original. Need to replace the tires and have already swapped the plugs. The local bike shop wanted $35 each to mount the new tires I am getting online. That seemed pretty steep, so I'm bidding on a set of motorcycle tire irons. One thing I want to do is be able to carry some things on the bike. The small luggage rack available for the bike is too small to handle much of anything, so I'm fabricating one from aluminum that will extend from just behind the driver's seat out over the passenger seat and slightly beyond. Also thinking about making some aluminum panniers for waterproof storage. I'm technologically challenged on the computer, so doubt I'll be able to post pictures unless I get my daughter-in-law or grandkids to do it.

Again, thanks for providing all this helpful information. It has already made this novice's experience of working on the bike a more pleasant one.

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Big_J

Welcome to the site, glad you like it so far. There is a lot of good info here.

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piamia

Took my MSF class a month ago and now am the proud owner of a 2008 Honda Rebel. Bought it for riding around town and potential commuting bike for work. Any riding advice you can give would be great.

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Big_J

Welcome, There is tons of good info in the site, and a lot of good people to answer questions. Enjoy the site, and post some pics of your bike for everyone to see.

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livenkickin06

Hi,
I just got my 2002 rebel 250 and have been excitedly riding it for a few weeks. I haven't done any maintenance on it, but it came in tiptop shape. I have been reading a lot about replacing the rear sprocket to a 30 tooth. If I can get it at a dealer, can anybody post instructions here on how to replace it? How much should a dealer be charging me to install it?
Thanks,

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livenkickin06

Hi,
I'm the proud new owner of a 2002 Rebel cmx 250. I'll post some pics of my baby soon.

I wanted to change the rear sprockets to a 30 teeth one as I've been hearing a lot about those. but have no idea how. Can anybody post instructions as to how I can do this myself? Also, can anybody suggest a good place to get a manual on the bike? Mine (used) didn't come with one.
Thanks,

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Hershey102

Clymer's manual on eBay or Half.com.

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sirrom

Hi,

I have a 2000 Honda Rebel. Unfortunately I am in the process of trying to sell my bike
I really don't want to, but I have to get a car and can't afford to keep both.
I was giving it a bath yesterday and getting it all cleaned up. Now it will only start when it's in nuetral. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of what I might have done.

Thanks

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Big_J

The bike will not start in gear if the kick stand is down. Or its possible one of the little plugs on the handle bar controls could have gotten pulled loose.

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