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Location: Chandler, AZ
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If your step dad builds bikes, he might be able to actually weld some brackets to the Rebel frame. Then you wouldn't have to worry about anything breaking. I don't trust my welding that far, and bolted mine on.
Helmets are a personal choice. For best protection from wind, bugs, rocks, birds (yes, birds), crashes (hopefully that won't happen), and visibility, I recommend a solid gloss white full face helmet with no graphics on it. DOT is all you need, in fact I believe DOT only to be just as safe or safer than Snell. You can get one for around $100, wear it 5 years, toss it, and buy another.
I realize most cruiser riders prefer flat black beanie style helmets, they do look good, but they offer almost no protection from the elements, very little crash protection, and non visibility. But I am not one to put down someones choice in helmets, unless it is one of those non DOT novelty helmets. You're better off not wearing a helmet than one of those things. Jerry.
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07-06-2010, 10:59 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Atascadero Ca. 93422
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welcome to the forum. Glad to see you took the MSC. It will help with remembering you will not be seen by a cage driver. Lots of good folks here with lots of good advice on how to modify your bike.
Ride safe
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07-07-2010, 01:55 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Yuba City, CA
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WELCOME! i just got mine 2 weeks ago and i live about 30 mins north of you (yuba city) they are awesome!!
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07-08-2010, 12:50 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Massachusetts
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welcome to the forum
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2001 Honda Rebel
jardine pipes
Twist the throttle, light the pipes and rip some rubber!
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07-14-2010, 08:01 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Dallas, TX
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Hey Halz!
Also a big thumbs up for the MSC course. Rest assured, just about everything you learned there will come in handy.
Also, good choice on the forum. You'll find lots of friendly, helpful, experienced riders here who can guide you through just about any experience you have or hope to have on your Rebel! They have been a tremendous resource for me. I've had my Reb just over a year and have enjoyed it thanks in large part to the gang here. Lean on them, they will help you out!
Best wishes, and welcome!
-Whitty
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07-20-2010, 03:30 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Columbia SC
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Welcome and ride safe.
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07-20-2010, 08:21 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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Halz,
My first bike was a brand new '86 Rebel 450. I even watched them take it out of the crate and put it together. It was a great starter bike and I wish I still owned it. I'm 6'1" myself and it was still big enough without modification that I was able to ride it for a couple of years. The 450s are harder to find but would be worth the effort I think since your step dad can work on them.
Jeff
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