Change Front Tire 2002 Honda Rebel 250 (CMX250C) | The Fixit shed

I bought a 2002 Honda Rebel 250 (CMX250C) that is 20 years old, but only has 1888 miles on it. It hasn't been on public streets for more than a decade. The previous owner did take it on the occasional spin around the development. The lack of use has taken a toll on this bike, though. The Tire are old and dry rotted. The date code on the front tire is 1301 which is the 13th week of 2001. It is more than 20 years old. Time to change the tire, tube and rim strip.
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[@dabids]

Thank you from all of us who are first time riders and need to replace things on our rebel 250s!

[@TheFixitShed]

You are welcome! I am glad you found the video helpful.

[@dabids]

@@TheFixitShedthanks again for the video. Through the process, my speedometer cable broke on me. Do you have a tutorial on how to properly put the speedometer sensor back? I’m waiting for the new speedometer cable and I just don’t want to make the same mistake twice. Thank you!

[@jim3dwards]

I’m a new rider and I have a 2003 rebel. I’m so glad I found your channel and that your have the same bike! I’ve already watched your oil change video and now I’ve found a screw in my front tire. I plan on using this video as a guide when all my parts come in. Thanks for your videos!

[@TheFixitShed]

Thanks! I am glad you are enjoying the videos. Sorry to hear about your tire. Hopefully it will be back on the road soon.

[@TheFixitShed]

Just so you know, I have been told not to lift the Rebel by the exhaust. Make sure you are lifting it by the frame.

[@MrNamdang2011]

The Rebel 250 has been around since 1985. Honda stopped making them since 2016 and introduced new Rebel 300, however, I still like the classic look of Rebel 250. Not too many people are interested in new Rebel 300.

[@TheFixitShed]

Me too.

[@hasanraza4650]

I love 250. And 300? I hate it. I hesitate to call it a REBEL

[@edwinjiscoa5695]

Bro you gonna save me tons of cash....thank for sharing your knowledge

[@TheFixitShed]

I am glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@jerrybay8108]

This play list is saving my life. Seriously thank you for making these videos so helpful

[@TheFixitShed]

Glad you like them!

[@ry491]

Thanks so much for demonstrating this so well . I have the same bike here in the UK. It is like new at only 3000 miles having been stored for 20 years . The front tyre is perished so I intend to fit a new one . Now I can follow your superb video and have the confidence to do the job . Many thanks my friend . The old Rebel is a superb machine . I have no interest in the latest ones . Enjoy your riding and best wishes from the UK ..

[@TheFixitShed]

Thank you for your kind comment! I love these bikes too. Best of luck to you on your tyres change!

[@MrNamdang2011]

Thanks for showing how to change front tires of Rebel 250. I have a Rebel 250, 2008 which need the front tire changed. There aren't many cycles shops near my place so I will order the tire and change it myself.

[@MrNamdang2011]

Thanks for showing how to change front tires of Rebel 250.

[@TheFixitShed]

You are welcome. Glad you liked it.

[@MrNamdang2011]

We would be very appreciated if you show us how to remove the rear tire of Rebel 250.

[@TheFixitShed]

Coming up in a week or two, as time allows.

[@ArmyMedic]

I’ve got some dry rot in the rear tire so I am looking forward to the video.

[@TheFixitShed]

Me too😁. Hopefully up in the next week or two.

[@Busywave]

Very well explained thank you. I have a Royal Enfield Classic that also has tubes tires. Guessing the rear is a little trickier. I will check out that video. Thanks

[@TheFixitShed]

There is a little more involved in changing the rear tire. Good luck to you!

[@sandeesingh5375]

I appreciate for all the hard work you do to make these videos. How is the quality of these MMG TIRES you have used? I have to replace mine on Honda Rebel 250 2006.

[@TheFixitShed]

Thank you! I am glad you are enjoying the videos. In the 3000 miles I have driven on them, I haven't had any problems. Still haven't needed to balance them.

[@Kro_man_tx]

Does anyone still make tires that are specific to use with a tube? I remember back in the day that there were tires for tubeless applications and tires strictly for use with tubes. I just bought front and rear tires for my 09 Rebel and didn't even think about it until I started watching the various videos about changing tires. I am thinking it is worth the $35 per tire that my local shop charges just to take them the wheels and have the new tires installed, that price is to mount and balance.

[@TheFixitShed]

I think in most cases tubeless tires can be used either way. Tube or tubeless applications have more to do with the rim than the tire. Regular 250 Rebel Steel Spoked rims would make it almost impossible for the rim to hold air without a tube. This set says tube type (amzn.to/3ldufH0 *Affiliate link* see description for disclaimer), so they do still exist. And I am annoyed because I just bought 2 individual tires without seeing you could save $40 buying them as a set. Grrr. Oh well.

[@Kro_man_tx]

@@TheFixitShed $115 is a good price for both tires.

[@outback-texasoverlandexped5885]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I'm getting ready to replace tires on an older Rebel 250. Two questions for you: 1) Tires often have a paint dot on the sidewall indicating the lightest spot (found during the manufacturing process). When installing the new tire on the rim this paint dot is to be placed adjacent to the valve stem so the known light spot of the tire and presumed heavy spot of the rim/tube assembly are aligned to make balancing easier. Did your new tire not have a paint spot on it? I did not see you mention this. 2) Have you ever tried to balance the tire with it mounted on the bike? I heard it's possible but have never seen it done. Curious about this.

[@TheFixitShed]

These tires (front and rear) did not have the indicator dot on the sidewall. I really thought I mentioned it, but I cannot find it in this video either. I must have accidently cut it out or it was in a take I didn't use. If you look at the rear tire video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWTcc6OqZsapga8 around 12:45), I do mention it in there. Thanks for catching it. I am not familiar with balancing on the bike. My gut reaction is that there would be too much spinning resistance on the axel to get an accurate balance. But I do not know for sure.

[@ryancreagan1099]

I did everything the same but for some reason the speedometer does not work now. How do I correct that?

[@TheFixitShed]

Really hard to tell without seeing it. Make sure the spacer and the speedometer pick-up are both properly seat. If so, it should work just like it did when you took it apart.

[@thusharanilupul6841]

Please video how to jack up rebel bike

[@TheFixitShed]

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[@quailquillz]

Whats your impression on the MMG tires? I never heard of that brand before but the OEM Bridgestones are hard to come by.

[@TheFixitShed]

I am happy with them so far. I have put several hundred miles on them without issue.

[@instabad83]

I have an idle issue with my 250. I'll full choke start it then when i try to open the choke it drops the idle so much that it shuts off. I'm new to riding and don't know how to adjust the mix or anything

[@TheFixitShed]

From what you describe, I don't think it is an adjustment issue. A carb cleaning is the most common solution. The "choke" is actually a fuel enricher. A choke reduces air flow. A fuel enricher increases the fuel flowing to carb. Gets the same end result, but by a different means. So when the carb jets and passageways start to clog, adding more fuel keeps it running. As soon as you turn off the FE, carb runs out of fuel and the engine dies. I do have a 4 part series on cleaning the carb for this bike, and I also have it all in one video for the 2004 Rebel. Check them out and see if it is something you are up to. These bikes/carbs are fairly easy to work on.

[@instabad83]

@@TheFixitShed I think you're right. It may be a partially clogged idle needle

[@RepairGang]

I don't like changing tires I'm not good at it. I just take them to a tire shop

[@TheFixitShed]

It can turn into a wrestling match. I also always like to change tires in the middle of a heat wave 🙄

[@gridiron2112]

Did you purchase a new tire strip or reinstall old one? Does tire and tube sold separately? Any good sources as to where to buy new 2015 tires?

[@TheFixitShed]

I did buy tire, tube and rim strip. I bought them on Amazon. I have links in the description.

[@sethmorgan9603]

What are the rim strip specks ?

[@TheFixitShed]

In the video description, I have links to the rim strips on Amazon. The Amazon listings for the rim strips have the technical details.

[@onzer8080]

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[@carloshm8850]

Rear tire..

[@TheFixitShed]

Coming soon. Hopefully in the next week or two,