[MattiThunder]

Since the 300 & 500 have absolutely NOTHING shared with the 250 (or 450) people here have nothing to offer on the matter.

Well, that lasted at least 5 minutes.
1. Yes they do. Many Rebel riders are trying out motorcycles and maintenance for the first time, and the collective knowledge held in the brain trust here is a valuable resource. Tabaka, for example, owns a couple of bikes and quads, and his knowledge from working on the other rides has been passed on here to the benefit of Rebel owners.
2. This is exactly why we should have a new Rebel section. The 250/450 folks can learn from the new folk, and the new folk can become the old dawgs of tomorrow, keeping this thing alive!

PS I'm still embarrassed about the false Wikipedia info I passed. Sigh. Fake news

 

[Shadow Shack]

Are you willing to perform a science experiment to back that up?

Start a new thread here and ask what the correct ignition timing is for the 500 Rebel. Also ask what the correct torque values are for the steering stem, both axles, and both sprockets. Ask what the max safe load rating is. Ask any model specific question. Then sit back and wait for the responses to come flying in as everyone here checks their 250 service manuals.

Now repeat the same questions at the other board and note the difference in times and responses.



P.S. I made some changes to the Nighthawk wiki page:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Nighthawk_250

Pretty far fetched, right?

 

[Shadow Shack]

Wow. I didn’t mean to start an argument here. Just like the old style better.

The plagiarized name is a pretty hot topic for some, it's definitely one that I have a hard time getting over. Then again most things that don't pass basic logic tend to have the same effect, and public schooling certainly isn't helping that issue.

 

[RebelRod]

I too am new to Rebel forum,I own a 1986 450 Rebel.It's a great ride!

 

[Shadow Shack]

P.S. I made some changes to the Nighthawk wiki page:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Nighthawk_250

Heh, my junk edit was up for three days before it finally got corrected. I rest my case.

 

[Bokobob]

Welcome...Few bikes ever made have equaled the reliability of the Rebel 250...I hope you enjoy it very much.

 

[Shadow Shack]

This is true, one of mine had worn valves and/or rings but was still within spec for compression --- it smoked more than any two stroke could --- and it would not die despite the abuse it went through.

 

[Deneteus]

I just purchased a CM200T with a CM185T engine and I am going to restore it. I found the forum while looking for info on the wiring and ignition system. Thanks for having me!

 

[Emil]

Thanks for joining Deneteus and welcome to the Forum! I also have an '81 CM200T! If you put the kind of bikes that you own in your header, it helps with answering any questions you may have later.
I do however prefer the comfort and enjoyment of the Rebels!
From what state do you hail? I'm here in Northeast Ohio.
There is also the Honda Twins forum, which may be more precise to the CM200T. Especially because it's engine has been swapped.

 

[flitecontrol]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[wjmrty]

Welcome to forum n enjoy your ride