EvilTwin Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 So on Monday my brother laid his Rebel down, b/c he leaned it over to far and caught the foot peg, and fractured his right ankle. Here's the link to his profile if you want to give him shit, or be nice, or w/e http://www.ohio-riders.com/member.php?u=3726 But anyways I rode his bike home today from the parking garage he had it stashed at after the accident. Let me tell you that if feels really frickin weird riding a Rebel when you're used to a ZX-6R. When I first tried to put my feet up I couldn't find the pegs till I looked down, and I was pretty shaky before I got used to the feel of not sitting forward and over my feet. The whole way home I was glad to be wearing his gear, because I was embarrassed at how slow his bike was and how loud it was b/c of his loose header. I was sitting at stop lights sounding like a HD when really I'm sitting on this tiny little bike that couldn't out accelerate a civic. I know a Rebel isn't a cruiser, but riding his bike has convinced me that I will never own a cruiser because riding with my feet forward and all the weight so low is not at all comfortable for me; riding streched out just doesn't feel natural.One funny thing is that his bike has a kinda accidental cruise control, b/c his right grip is to tight against something, so it sticks in position. So you can get it up to speed and take both hands off the bars and just ride down the road not doing anything, and maintaining speed.He loves his bike though... proof that he is not right in his head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Bobber it for him before he gets back on his feet... 250cc Rebel Bobberhttp://www.bluecollarbobbers.com/kits/rebel-250/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Well you're experiencing the unique opportunity to ride one state of the art machine! Enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Mmmm an 85 rebel. Please tell me he only paid like 500$ for that thing lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingBunny Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 the rebel is what i rode in the MSF course... I wasn't a huge fan of it either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 I will never own a cruiser because riding with my feet forward and all the weight so low is not at all comfortable for me; riding streched out just doesn't feel natural.I agree completely. I don't feel safe if I'm not in an athletic position on a bike. It feels like leaning back on skis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilTwin Posted July 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Mmmm an 85 rebel. Please tell me he only paid like 500$ for that thing lol.He paid $1200 for his 85 Rebel and I paid $1300 for my 95 ZX-6R!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey1 Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 (edited) Different stroked for different folks I guess. At least he is out riding something! I'm glad to hear he didn't get banged up any worse then he did. It could have turned out alot worse. Heel fast buddy!!! Edited July 26, 2009 by Whitey1 forgot spell check! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 so he's the goodtwin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Are the footpegs solid on that bike? I remember that Metric bikes used to have solid footpegs, like a bar of steel across the bottom of the bike. You didn't want to hit that thing on the pavement. You actually had to stick your toe out a bit to feel for where the street was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 the rebel is what i rode in the MSF course... I wasn't a huge fan of it either I ended up on a Nighthawk today, which I understand is about the same, they look close to the same, other than the controls being a bit forward on the Rebel. I have a new appreciation for the little Ninja 250! One more day of the MSF class to go (tomorrow.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluebird Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 good luck in the class and where is this good twin at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 He paid $1200 for his 85 Rebel and I paid $1300 for my 95 ZX-6R!!!!!Awesome for you.....and.....a big for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingBunny Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I ended up on a Nighthawk today, which I understand is about the same, they look close to the same, other than the controls being a bit forward on the Rebel. I have a new appreciation for the little Ninja 250! One more day of the MSF class to go (tomorrow.)Nice! Hope it all went well! I, too, now have more appreciation for the sport bike. I'm keeping my eyes peeled for a 250 to learn on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 rebel...you're better off on a moped...but at least it isn't a 883... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 How come your brother never posts or shows up at bike nights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 riding with my feet forward and all the weight so low is not at all comfortable for me; riding streched out just doesn't feel natural.I feel the EXACT opposite! Glad to hear your brother is okay (except the ankle).As for that Bobber pic.... BAD ASS!KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Nice! Hope it all went well! I, too, now have more appreciation for the sport bike. I'm keeping my eyes peeled for a 250 to learn on I think Mr Anderson is looking to upgrade from his 250 to a 600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I think Mr Anderson is looking to upgrade from his 250 to a 600.Thanks, but she told me she only wanted to spend a couple grand. My bike will being selling for more then that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachi1189 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Thanks, but she told me she only wanted to spend a couple grand. My bike will being selling for more then that.my 500 toolooking at how in higher demand newbie bikes arei'm hopin to get more than a couple grand too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anderson Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 my 500 toolooking at how in higher demand newbie bikes arei'm hopin to get more than a couple grand too!Nice I have a 4 year unlimited miles warranty that will also be sold with my bike next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilTwin Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Wow.. you both got fucked. It must run in the family. You get on craigs list and let me know when you find any ZX-6R that isn't wrecked and is a complete bike for under $1300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Nice! Hope it all went well! I, too, now have more appreciation for the sport bike. I'm keeping my eyes peeled for a 250 to learn on I all went really well! Everyone in the class passed, first time!I watch craigslist for a couple months looking for another 250 for the wife, or a project bike for myself. I saw quite a few 250 ninja's for less than $2000, but it was always when we were short on money, and they were gone by the time we could spring for them! I ended up with my Interceptor 500, and she gets the Ninja. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chachi1189 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Nice I have a 4 year unlimited miles warranty that will also be sold with my bike next year.I can't compete with that...I have added some aftermarket parts to mine and have taken extremely good care of it...although mine is an 05'We shall see Mr Anderson, we shall see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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