by "Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
Published 01/12/2017 at 11:14
by "Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
Published 01/12/2017 at 11:14
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Spent a few hours Tuesday digging through a barn full of crap to unearth my girlfriend’s Honda Rebel 250, 1986 model, 25766 miles. The intent is to get it running so we can both learn how to ride. My short 5'6" stature and her not much taller 5'8" stature mean this tiny little bike fits us like an absolute glove (much like my Miata, honestly) and from what I can tell these can be fixed with a hammer and JIS screwdriver.
Current list:
- Air up and assess tires
- New battery
- Clean everything as best as possible to spot any leaks
- Figure out why the clutch is stuck
- Fix turn signal masts
- Check extent of fuel tank rust
- Party on, Wayne
"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
01/12/2017 at 11:19, STARS: 9
Those tires need to be replaced. There! The assessment of the tires is done.
"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
01/12/2017 at 11:26, STARS: 1
Probably. I think the last time this was ridden was 4 years ago.
"Hammerdown" (hammerdown32)
01/12/2017 at 11:57, STARS: 0
Agree with the other comment on the tires. Also, I wouldn’t put much money into the turn signals. If it falls over they’re going to break anyway. I wrapped the stalks on mine (old Shadow 750) in electrical tape to hold them firm and called it good for awhile.
"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
01/12/2017 at 12:04, STARS: 1
I was gonna paint some PVC pipe flat black to hold the turn signals, lol.
"S65" (granthp)
01/12/2017 at 12:08, STARS: 0
Dude, that’s my dream bike
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
01/12/2017 at 12:19, STARS: 1
I’d love to find a cheap or free old bike to learn how to ride. The missus wouldn’t like it, but I need to check it off my bucket list one of these days.
"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
01/12/2017 at 12:31, STARS: 4
You have strange, small, timid dreams.
"McMike" (mcmike)
01/12/2017 at 12:33, STARS: 2
That’ll be a great bike to learn on. Most safety classes used Rebel 250s
"McMike" (mcmike)
01/12/2017 at 12:34, STARS: 0
That’s hilarious. I also lost stalk bolts out of my Shadow 500 several times. I used to buy them two at a time. :)
"Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle" (1500sand535)
01/12/2017 at 12:35, STARS: 0
I had a similar thought when I saw this post. I’d love to learn and maybe have a 500cc cruiser but I know my wife wouldn’t be impressed so someone (giving one/a too good to say no deal) would be pretty awesome.
"S65" (granthp)
01/12/2017 at 12:36, STARS: 0
Yep...
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
01/12/2017 at 12:41, STARS: 0
Maybe I’ll just drag one home, put it in the garage, promise that I got it REAL CHEAP and that I’m going to fix it up and sell it, but that I have to RIDE it to make sure its really fixed and ready for sale, then take it to work a few days, tell her how much I’m saving on gas......
It’ll be a long process but maybe, MAYBE I can win her over if I chip away at her a little at a time.
"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
01/12/2017 at 12:45, STARS: 0
I was amazed at how comfy it is to sit on. And how low the center of gravity is. You can balance on the thing while it’s just sitting there. I’m torn now because I want to ride motorcycles but I don’t want to get turned into a smear by some soccer mom in a Tahoe.
"kgman" (kgman)
01/12/2017 at 12:46, STARS: 1
I very much agree with this assessment
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
01/12/2017 at 13:00, STARS: 0
just take the MSF course, they provide the bikes
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
01/12/2017 at 13:24, STARS: 0
Sounds expensive.
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
01/12/2017 at 13:27, STARS: 0
cheaper then a bike, and you actually learn how to ride properly :)
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
01/12/2017 at 13:36, STARS: 0
What if the bike is free and I watch a lot of YouTube? :D
"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
01/12/2017 at 13:42, STARS: 0
I get a lot of ‘i learn on youtube’ riders in my course.
they are, without a shadow of a doubt, the WORST riders I come across. AND they think they know shit, so they refuse to listen.
do it right, take the course. its also cheaper when you fact in if you drop an MSF bike, you dont have to worry about the damage. when you drop your own...hahahahaha
"Takuro Spirit" (takurospirit)
01/12/2017 at 14:04, STARS: 0
If I was going to be serious about riding I would, trust me.