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10-09-2008, 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 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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Thank you soooo much. It was one of the little plugs that was loose. I thought I had checked it, but apparantly I hadn't.
Thanks again!!!
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10-09-2008, 03:05 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: NE Georgia
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No problem, glad it was a simple fix.
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02-16-2009, 01:49 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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A first Hello from Denton, Texas
Hello, everyone. Thanks for letting me join in. A friend just bought a 2004 Rebel (250cc), and I'm helping him tinker with it. He's about 40, and it's his first bike since he was a teenager. We're shade tree mechanics. Me, ...I'm retired, wanting to ride again, too. I've got two old Suzuki X6's I'd like to bring back to life: a 1966 Suzuki X6 Hustler, and a 1967 X6 Scrambler. The first one I bought new when I was a teenager. That was a looong time ago. Can you believe I've still got that thing, and it's all in one piece?!  The second one is in boxes, but I can tell it wants to run again, too.
Here, I just wanted to give an initial hello to everyone. We need some carburetor advice about the Rebel. I'll post my request and the details on a different part of this forum (wrenching?). We "worked" on it this weekend, and now it's worse than it was. Ha!
Hey, some of you guys come on down to Texas and ride with us! The weather is nice, and we're pretty hospitable.
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02-16-2009, 02:00 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: South Central PA
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Hey Ralph and freind... welcome to the site. Update your profile with location and maybe post a picture of the bike so we can see it. I too originate from Texas, Richardson/Plano area. Dad lives in Sherman. Stepson lives in White Settlement so maybe this year I when I make my annual migration to TX we can get together.
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02-28-2009, 01:22 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Mid-Michigan
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Hello There & Thanks for the Site!
Just wanted to stop in and say thanks for the Rebel site. You guys (and gals) have added alot of info that keeps us all well informed. SOOOO appreciate it.
I have a 05' Rebel 250 - would've gotten a 450 but they don't make em' like they used to.
I actually was looking around for a HD that would fit me like a glove, and they just don't make what I was looking for. Came across the Rebel during
my MC Safety course & fell in LOVE! Went online & looked up stats & bought one that following spring.
My Mr. & the boys we ride with are all on bigger HD's but I don't hesitate to jump into the pack & ride with the group. This little Rebel was almost made for me personally & fits like a glove. Alot of women in our area ride their hubby's scoot, or buy one as big as his....I've ridden with the ladies as a group, and it's a foul situation. Bikes are too big, and most of these girls aren't trained enough to handle touchy situations. But on my Rebel, I can
and do handle whatever I face when I hit the blacktop.
Will be moving onto a Shadow eventually (maybe), and passing the Rebel to
my 16 yr old daughter. She's excited. (I may have to buy a new one & give
her my other - don't know if I'll be able to part with my little "bug" runner.
Just wanted to say hey & thanks again!
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02-28-2009, 08:03 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Central Ohio
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Hi everybody, just joined the forum because seems to have alot of good information here. I started riding in 1970 and owned many bikes. I had some very fast bikes for that era. Then when I got married I stopped riding on the street. Yep, I'm an older guy, 53, and have missed having a street bike for a long time, but I don't really have the desire to go fast like I used to. So I bought a 2005 Rebel in december, the first street bike since 1982. I got it mostly for short rides around home and plan to customize it some. Have'nt rode it much yet due to the cold weather but it will warm up soon.
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02-28-2009, 08:41 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Monroe, LA
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Welcome, you're in good company.
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03-21-2009, 08:28 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Los Gatos, CA
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Enjoying my first bike, Black 09 Honda Rebel
Hi, I'm 33 and am finally enjoying the open road. I took the MSF class in February and then bought a 2009 Honda Rebel a couple of weeks ago. Every night I can, I go out for practice rides in the neighborhood. I slowly worked my way out to the major cross roads as I got more comfortable and gained more confidence.
Today, my husband and I took our first ride together. He's been riding since college and has a Ducati. I'm sure I slow him down a bit, but that's probably a good thing. 
It was the longest and fasted ride to date, and it was great. 
Looking forward to this summer !
I live in Los Gatos, hope to see you out on the road. - Jenn
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03-21-2009, 10:33 PM
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Location: Monroe, LA
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Welcome to the freedom of the open road and this forum, Jenn! Sounds like a good start. Should probably know where Los Gatos (the cats?) is (NM, CA?), but must confess I'm not sure. There is a feature here that allows you to post your location in the upper right corner of the box. Can also place a pin on the forum map. Enjoy your Rebel; it's a great, nimble, bike.
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03-23-2009, 12:06 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Los Gatos, CA
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That would be California. Thanks for the tip !
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