1986 Honda CMX250 Rebel Rat/Bobber Resurrected

[@Xxmeca421xX]

this is my favorite bobber build and scheme. I'm going to copy some things because you did it right. I'm just undecided on handlebars

[@homebuilthappiness2919]

This video does the pipes an undeserved justice. I had a 08 that broke the weld where the pipe opens up to the baffle so I chopped mine about 4-6 inches out further than yours and it became the loudest and most annoying thing I'd ever ridden. However, late at night on the highway I could flip the choke on while wide open and drop the throttle quickly and it would back fire flames out of the pipes. Never any valve issues though.

[@ValEomen]

Best Rebel Bobber I have seen so far on the internet! Well done mate! ;)

[@ogleatvogel]

I bought this bike off you probably about right after this video. I never knew it had been wrecked but that explains a bit haha. That thing was a nice bike. Sold it to my dad and he sold it some time later. We were in BFE Kentucky one day and saw it with no plates at a country bar on a backroad. I have a 450 rebel i bobbed now. Thanks for the bike and the inspiration!

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

+Ogle At Vogel nice to know it went to a good home. yeah the guy i got it from destroyed it. i miss it sometimes. No Problem!

[@nathanrivas7481]

hi I just bought an cone pod air filter just like the one on your bike.. I have the same bike but its 85 rebel. if I remove air box and install filter... will I have any problems???? have you had any problems??? do I need to tune it up after?? please help ASAP

[@nathanrivas7481]

+mekinik232 has the cone air filter gave u problems or still rides good???

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

+Nathan Rivas do what I did. try it and see what happens. this bike left my possession 6 years ago.

[@richardnewton9586]

badass ride bro, i'd do knobby tires, looks great on ol school bobbers, great job man

[@gnarly441]

Very nice I just bought at 86 rebel im trying to get some cool ideas to update/upgrade it a little

[@dumb_beard]

super charming bike. i'd ride it with pride.

[@NOTSODOTCALM]

good job man and rust is good

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

i didnt have a problem with them. i sold this bike about 2 months after and put around 500 miles on them. no problems that i could remember... you have to think the rebel is only 325lbs fully built. i stripped 75lbs off. so the bike was 400lbs wet and a rider on it. not much to really roll around. lol

[@adrianzaharia8885]

Nice bike dude!

[@cecilfrench2238]

Front tire is on backwards i think might check it out

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

bike is long gone. havent seen it in 9 years.

[@lonegunman69]

Man I would love to resurrect my 86 450 Rebel. My boss totaled it and it has just been sitting in my garage collecting dust

[@santanaduran9702]

Did you see any preformance on the bike like faster horsepower ever since you changed the air box to that air filter???

[@gghsusa]

Hey, looks great. Good job. Observation: is your front tire facing backwards? The tread looks like its pointing backwards. I'm also use to seeing the rotor on the other side (?)

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

i used simple green with a toothbrush.... then a microfiber cloth with armor all leather cleaner

[@ramirez8ignacio]

great bike !.. how could i install the air filter ? and what kind and size is the filter?

[@L3AFYB3AV3R]

Did you have to mess with the carb after you chopped the pipes off?

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

+Dylan LeFebvre no. it was running super rich when i got it. the velocity stack and pipe chop fixed it. :)

[@alejandrorocha9632]

mekinik232 , lucky...I have to re jet the carbs, in CA you can’t even buy new jets because EPA regulations, closest place to get em is Washington State but I have to have someone in Washington buy it and send to me on the down low

[@juanky2306]

Hi, I have a rebel exactly like yours, only my calbulator is open and sometimes when I run I have problems because I suck my pants and it goes off. How can I fix this little problem?

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

why lower? once you strip the seat off rebels basically sit on the ground.

[@trentnick6340]

You need cruising videos I wish I could post a picture of my 87 250

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

thanks.

[@manuelgarcia9266]

aside from the tire rubbing the seat was there enough clearance between the rear tire and forks? I'm thinking about going 150/90/15.

[@SliMChann]

Manue Garcia did you ever go with a 150/90

[@ryanm8823]

Where did you get those handle bars?

[@gnarly441]

Hey when get an oversize tire do you have to change anything on the bike besides maybe losing the fenders

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

+gnarly441 depends on the oversize. if you jump up to much you will run into issue with the chain rubbing.

[@djay6651]

Those short pipes gonna give you enough backpressure to keep from burning out the valves?

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

who know. bike hasn't been in my possession for couple years now.

[@spencer19811]

Cool bike

[@samnation9887]

where you did you buy your fuel filter, I bought one but doesn't past fuel. maybe it was for car.

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

+Akuma bikebandit

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

thanks!

[@richyorn]

So did you litterally just cut off your mufflers?

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

they where ok. couldnt actually get about 70 but they did ok

[@gareth2933]

Is it still running ok after chopping the exaust?

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

currently? no clue, at the time it ran with no issues. Just had to turn the carb a little rich to get the spark plugs to the nice chocolaty color.

[@TimekapsuleThriftTv]

How much is all the upgrades cost you ?

[@kyros995]

What size is the filter bro?

[@GreaserDino]

how do those shinkos perform on the road?

[@homebuilthappiness2919]

I ran a shinko 150/90/15 years ago on a stock 08 rebel. Because it was a beefier tire it rubbed top and sides on bumps but was an awesome tire for me. I got about 10k off of it and I remember it being noticeably "sticky". What I had was pretty soft but I liked it.

[@averagefamily4272]

Front tire is on backwards....

[@wms7grd]

how can i get white wheels like that?

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

+wms7grd buy whitewall tires.

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

i dont remember. its been a long time.

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

no. the drive arrow is facing the right way.

[@elyknamdiw]

beautiful bike. Even if it is a 250. Good job

[@xxtruckin93xx]

How Much Did u pay For the Bike ?

[@charlesgraham9954]

@ custom painted . spray can he means to say. lmfao!!. but atleast hes riding!

[@Sig721Tau]

Not bad lookin' bike, bro. Maybe, some more color would be better.

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

400 on the bike and 600 in parts

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

well thanks. XD

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

yeah. i think it was a shoddy job

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

$400 i believe

[@charlesgraham9954]

@ custom painted . spray can he means to say. lmfao!!. but atleast hes riding!

[@stealingmytagfromhere]

guilty. lol