Pete said:The bike Aps just traded in would have been perfect for a chic
I thought of that .How about this ? Any thoughts?
http://classifieds.somd.com/cgi-bin...sults_format=long&db_id=26512&query=retrieval
Also link from website shows the color toodustin said:
http://powersports.honda.com/motorc...delName=Rebel&ModelYear=2005&ModelId=CMX250C5
Ponytail
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250's are small and boring to learn on. I recommend a 650 or something similar.
Kinda depends on how timid you are. If you're pretty much a mouse and just looking at a bike intimidates you, than yea, go with the Honda Rebel. Otherwise shop for an Intruder 650, or VStar 650 ( http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/products/modelspecs/22/0/specs.aspx ) or even the Honda shadow. Nice bikes, easy to ride, comfy, big enough to grow with you for a couple of years and much easier to sell when you are ready for an upgrade
Kinda depends on how timid you are. If you're pretty much a mouse and just looking at a bike intimidates you, than yea, go with the Honda Rebel. Otherwise shop for an Intruder 650, or VStar 650 ( http://www.starmotorcycles.com/star/products/modelspecs/22/0/specs.aspx ) or even the Honda shadow. Nice bikes, easy to ride, comfy, big enough to grow with you for a couple of years and much easier to sell when you are ready for an upgrade
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dustin
UAIOE
Ponytail said:250's are small and boring to learn on. I recommend a 650 or something similar.
Kinda depends on how timid you are. If you're pretty much a mouse and just looking at a bike intimidates you, than yea, go with the Honda Rebel. Otherwise shop for an Intruder 650, or RoadStar 650 or even the Honda shadow. Nice bikes, easy to ride, comfy, big enough to grow with you for a couple of years and much easier to sell when you are ready for an upgrade
It's just that 90% of new female riders I've talked to wanted to start out on a 500cc or smaller.
itsbob
I bowl overhand
I'd say take the MSF course before you buy ANYTHING!! The MSF course is USUALLY taught on 250 Honda Rebels, you can get a feel for them and see if it's what you want to spend your money. I think if you get the 250 You'll be wanting a bigger bike in a week.
Most of the female riders I know started on a 650, and within a few months traded up to their current bike(s). Most are 1150R and RS, a few 1200CL's and even a 1200GS
Most of the female riders I know started on a 650, and within a few months traded up to their current bike(s). Most are 1150R and RS, a few 1200CL's and even a 1200GS
Ponytail
New Member
dustin said:
It's just that 90% of new female riders I've talked to wanted to start out on a 500cc or smaller.
Cuz they're intimidated. Usually once they sit on a rebel and see just how small they are, they feel silly. I know several that have had the Rebel, and one in particular (my sister in law) after about 5 years of owning the rebel, still has yet to leave the driveway with it...even though she has the chaps, jacket, glasses, helmet, gloves...
But others wanted something bigger within just a couple of months of riding the rebel. I turned a few on to tha V-Star 650 and they were really happy with it for a couple of years. A co-worker started on one and my Cousin just got his wife one.The best thing, for anyone wanting to learn to ride a bike, to do, is to take the safety course before buying a bike. That course takes the intimidation factor out of the picture.
