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jkersh · 04-25-2006, 01:00 PM

I am a new parent as of Dec. I really fell in love with the M50 and plan to get one but I dont currently have the funds (being a teacher). Anyway I have the means to purchase a 04 Honda Rebel $1500. My question is should I go ahead and buy it and then resell later or just save the money for the M50. I really love to ride but dont have a bike of my own.

tlwisner · 04-25-2006, 01:11 PM

The Rebel is a nice and very solid and dependable bike, and $1500 for an '04 is a steal. You should buy it right now, before it's gone! I've seen 15 year old Rebel 250s sell for more than that!

You'll have a bike to ride, that's always a plus!

Rockhead · 04-25-2006, 01:23 PM

A Very good learning bike and at $1500 that sounds like a great price.

palanon · 04-25-2006, 01:30 PM

Buy it !!! going....going....

Oh.. and if you haven't yet...do MSF

Lew · 04-25-2006, 01:55 PM

Make sure it fits you first. The Rebel is kinda cramped for taller folks.

tlwisner · 04-25-2006, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lew

Make sure it fits you first. The Rebel is kinda cramped for taller folks.

Good point Lew!

**Clint** · 04-25-2006, 02:48 PM

You'll get every dime out of the bike when you're done with it.

D_Klein · 04-25-2006, 03:53 PM

My philosophy has always been "whatever it takes to get on two wheels."

Which is why I have no money right now. I bought mine brand new.

bajaraider · 04-25-2006, 04:17 PM

do it do it do it

hammersfan · 04-25-2006, 04:43 PM

Buy it quick and sell it when you are ready to move up you will probably sell it for at least what you paid for it. Not a bad deal eh

tlwisner · 04-25-2006, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by hammersfan

Buy it quick and sell it when you are ready to move up you will probably sell it for at least what you paid for it. Not a bad deal eh

Few bikes will let you do that, but this bike is certainly an exception. The price is good and there's always a big demand with smart new riders.

jkersh · 04-30-2006, 08:04 PM

Ok bought the bike. Turns out it is a 2002 but in excellent condition. Rollin on two. Thanks for the suggestions.

SNAFU · 04-30-2006, 08:34 PM

Congrats on the Bike!
Ride Safe

BigD · 04-30-2006, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkersh

Ok bought the bike. Turns out it is a 2002 but in excellent condition. Rollin on two. Thanks for the suggestions.

MSF Course??? Teachers even benefit from taking it.

Congratulations on the new bike.

tlwisner · 04-30-2006, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkersh

Ok bought the bike. Turns out it is a 2002 but in excellent condition. Rollin on two. Thanks for the suggestions.

Alright! Now you get to enjoy the ride. The advice to take the MSF class is also very good - it will make you safer and you will enjoy the ride more too.

Rockhead · 04-30-2006, 09:36 PM

Still a great deal!!!

jkersh · 05-03-2006, 05:30 PM

Thanks to all. Took it out for a ride today. My butt got a little tired after about 45 min but cant complain. I know this isnt meant to take on long rides. Handles well and suprisingly has a little power. I can cruise at 65 to 70 with no problem. Im 5'10" and 160.

jkersh · 05-03-2006, 05:31 PM

correction 5'10" 260!

tlwisner · 05-04-2006, 07:47 AM

Your butt will toughen up with experience. (please don't take this out of this thread's context...)

jkersh · 05-04-2006, 08:23 AM

lol

04-25-2006, 01:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
jkersh Third gear and cruising Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: '02 750 ACE Location: 34 59.613n 094 30.852w Posts: 541	To Rebel or Not to Rebel I am a new parent as of Dec. I really fell in love with the M50 and plan to get one but I dont currently have the funds (being a teacher). Anyway I have the means to purchase a 04 Honda Rebel $1500. My question is should I go ahead and buy it and then resell later or just save the money for the M50. I really love to ride but dont have a bike of my own.

04-25-2006, 01:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	The Rebel is a nice and very solid and dependable bike, and $1500 for an '04 is a steal. You should buy it right now, before it's gone! I've seen 15 year old Rebel 250s sell for more than that! You'll have a bike to ride, that's always a plus! __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create Last edited by tlwisner; 04-25-2006 at 01:20 PM.

04-25-2006, 03:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
D_Klein 100% Title Free Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: '05 GSX-R750 (Anniversary Edition) Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,544	My philosophy has always been "whatever it takes to get on two wheels." Which is why I have no money right now. I bought mine brand new. __________________ "Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba...." ~Hunter S. Thompson

04-25-2006, 04:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
bajaraider U.B's LoveChild Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 2005 M50, 1970 TC120 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,030	do it do it do it __________________ RED M50 - 2005 "only a motorcycle rider understands why a dog hangs its head out the window" My Toys

04-25-2006, 04:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,214	Buy it quick and sell it when you are ready to move up you will probably sell it for at least what you paid for it. Not a bad deal eh __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

04-25-2006, 01:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,758	A Very good learning bike and at $1500 that sounds like a great price.

04-25-2006, 01:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,308	Buy it !!! going....going.... Oh.. and if you haven't yet...do MSF

04-25-2006, 01:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lew Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: Suzuki GZ250 Location: Cataula, Ga Posts: 78	Make sure it fits you first. The Rebel is kinda cramped for taller folks.

04-30-2006, 08:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
jkersh Third gear and cruising Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: '02 750 ACE Location: 34 59.613n 094 30.852w Posts: 541	Ok bought the bike. Turns out it is a 2002 but in excellent condition. Rollin on two. Thanks for the suggestions.

04-30-2006, 08:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
SNAFU Leaned over, knee down Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '06 M50 Black Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 4,779	Congrats on the Bike! Ride Safe __________________

04-30-2006, 09:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,758	Still a great deal!!!

05-03-2006, 05:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
jkersh Third gear and cruising Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: '02 750 ACE Location: 34 59.613n 094 30.852w Posts: 541	Thanks to all. Took it out for a ride today. My butt got a little tired after about 45 min but cant complain. I know this isnt meant to take on long rides. Handles well and suprisingly has a little power. I can cruise at 65 to 70 with no problem. Im 5'10" and 160.

05-03-2006, 05:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
jkersh Third gear and cruising Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: '02 750 ACE Location: 34 59.613n 094 30.852w Posts: 541	correction 5'10" 260!

05-04-2006, 07:47 AM	#19 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	Your butt will toughen up with experience. (please don't take this out of this thread's context...) __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

05-04-2006, 08:23 AM	#20 (permalink)
jkersh Third gear and cruising Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: '02 750 ACE Location: 34 59.613n 094 30.852w Posts: 541	lol

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