ChewysARebel76

Hey everyone. As the title says I'm a noob. I've always thought about buying a bike but never got around to it. I wanted something that I could ride to work and would be easy on gas as well as look cool. I want to do a bobber style bike. I have a lot of friends who ride and have been asking me when I'm going to buy 1. So I'm here to learn the ins and outs of these bikes. It probably wont be until next year till I get 1 but no harm in learning as much as I can before I do. Thanks.

Chewy

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jax

Welcome to the forum. It is a good thing to check things out before you jump into anything. Lot's of good rebel pictures to check out. Lot's of good advice also some good some great.

Ride safe

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Buickguy

Welcome aboard.

Do worry about being new, everyone starts somewhere.

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JunkyardDog

Welcome. Basically, if you like the looks of the Rebel, and fit on it, you can't go wrong. You just need to be careful when actually buying it so you get a good one, but that applies to buying any used bike. The Rebel is fairly easy to customize, you can even get bobber kits for it, if you want to go that way. And it would make an ideal commuter. Jerry.

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flitecontrol

Welcome. A good way to find out if you will enjoy riding would be to take the MSF basic rider course. Lots of good info on how to ride smart and stay safe.

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Fridgitator

Welcome, chewy, What part of the country are you in? If you're going to commute in the rain, you probably want fenders.

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Guba

Hey Chewy, glad you joined! There's no shame in being new at something, ever! I also recommend the safety course. If you've never ridden they take you through the first steps of learning, and doing it safely. When you graduate you'll get an endorsement. In Ohio it's a three day course.

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JunkyardDog

I also recommend the MSF course, even if you have some riding experience. I took both the beginners and experienced courses 10+ years after I got my license (at age 16), and am glad I did. Not only do you learn a lot, but when you pass the course, in most states, you don't even have to take the test to get a license, plus it's fun, if you go with the right attitude. Jerry.

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ChewysARebel76

Wow. Thanks for all the well wishes n such. I'm most definitely going to take the rider course no question. I know I could just go get my learners and ride with friends but I think the benefit of the course will go a long way. I live in Maryland. We do get rain but it's not like Seattle Washington or anything. I figured I'd start with a Rebel 250 and work my way up. Definitely Going bobber style. I really love that look and I've seen a lot of kits out there. I'm going to keep the fenders in case of rain for sure haha.

As far as buying a used 1 goes I have some real hardcore moto-friends who will not let me buy something that's going to fall apart. I'm really excited. The parts for bikes are so cheap!! I'm so amazed. I mean sure you can spend just as much as you would on car parts if you really wanted to but the used prices are amazing. For half what I spent on my car I could have a bike modded and good to go.

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Rebelgirl1978

Hey there and welcome to the forum. I'm a new rider too and I have gotten alot of great advice here. I still have to take the MSF course....just getting used to everything right now.

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