In article <(E-Mail Removed)>,
Mark Olson <(E-Mail Removed)> writes:
> Bill Gunshannon wrote:
>> A question for anyone with good tech knowledge on the Rebel series.
>> I have 250. It's fun running errands around town but pretty much
>> useless for any other riding because of the lack of power.
>>
>> Ccan anyone tell me if the frame is the same for the 250 and something
>> like the 450? I am thinking about looking for a crashed bike and getting
>> the bigger engine to put on mine.
>
> Even if the 450 engine drops right in, why even go to the trouble of
> doing that?
Because, among other things, I like getting my hands dirty. :-)
> Simply sell the 250 and buy a 450. They're quite common,
> and clean ones with absurdly low miles are not hard to come by, I see
> them all the time on Craigslist.
Yeah, my daughter almost got got bitten trying to sell her original bike
(actually, it was this Rebel :-) on Craigslist. Afraid I don't place
nearly as much faith and trust in selling on the INTERNET as most people
do. But then, I work with computers and the INTERNET for a living. :-)
> If you play your cards right, the cost
> to upgrade won't be any more than the cost of a used engine, and might
> even be less, and it's certain to be a lot less hassle.
I guess it depends on wether or not one see's working on bikes as a hastle.
But then, I also enjoy rebuilding old sports cars, too.
>
> An even better idea if you want a lightweight bike with decent power,
> skip the Rebel/Nighthawk 450 entirely and buy an EX500. Much better
> ergonomics, despite the racy looks it has a standard riding position,
> and it's got a modern liquid cooled more powerful engine.
Actually, I also have a Vulcan 900 and while it is a great ride, especially
on the highway, it is too much work in the city. Thus my reason for not
getting rid of the Rebel in the first place. If it isn't just a simple
motor swap, then I will probably just keep the rebel as is in my stable.
Now, if I could just convince my brother to give me that antique BSA in
a box he has sitting in his garage. I know he will never re-assemble it,
much less actually ride it!!
bill
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