1987 Honda Rebel CMX250

JaceMass · 01-26-2016, 02:55 PM

So I bought this bike yesterday for $200. I'm not sure what problems it has, but I'll use this thread to track its progress from dude to stud. To start the thread off, I'll show you the bike after I brought it home and my goal for it.

Yesterday:

Goal:

JaceMass · 02-01-2016, 12:47 PM

Slow progress since I'm having to order the parts then wait for my dad to get home so I can use his socket set. Gas tank and seat are off, I took off the battery, solenoid, ignition wires, and attached the new solenoid. Waiting on an ignition switch and a new battery, after that I'll hook it and and see how it sounds. Planning on worrying about tires and everything else after I can get it started up.

El Pachuco · 02-01-2016, 11:09 PM

from the looks of that carburetor bowl, you're going to have to go thru the carb and give it a good cleaning and probably replace some rubber O rings or gaskets and a float valve. It appears to have been leaking fuel for quite some time.

ZX-Dominance · 02-02-2016, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Pachuco

from the looks of that carburetor bowl, you're going to have to go thru the carb and give it a good cleaning and probably replace some rubber O rings or gaskets and a float valve. It appears to have been leaking fuel for quite some time.

this.

SideVinder650 · 03-19-2016, 10:56 AM

how's it coming?

JaceMass · 04-24-2016, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SideVinder650

how's it coming?

Sorry, haven't had a computer. I took a hiatus to go through the process of joining the military, but now that I'm working again, I'm back at it. Ordered a speedometer and ignition, speedometer wire, fuel tank mounting bolts, and a wiring harness. I'm currently in the process of changing out the wiring harness, but need to order a wire that goes from the harness to (I think) the fuse box. I can't seem to find it anywhere though to order.

JaceMass · 04-30-2016, 07:58 AM

Took the carb apart. It'll be better to to spring the $100 for a used one.

wheelbender6 · 05-22-2016, 08:18 AM

I look forward to seeing that Rebel on the streets again.

01-26-2016, 02:55 PM	#1
JaceMass Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bluegrove, TX Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 33 Experience: 1-3 months Bike(s): 1987 Honda Rebel CMX250	1987 Honda Rebel CMX250 So I bought this bike yesterday for $200. I'm not sure what problems it has, but I'll use this thread to track its progress from dude to stud. To start the thread off, I'll show you the bike after I brought it home and my goal for it. Yesterday: Goal:

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02-01-2016, 12:47 PM	#2
JaceMass Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bluegrove, TX Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 33 Experience: 1-3 months Bike(s): 1987 Honda Rebel CMX250	Slow progress since I'm having to order the parts then wait for my dad to get home so I can use his socket set. Gas tank and seat are off, I took off the battery, solenoid, ignition wires, and attached the new solenoid. Waiting on an ignition switch and a new battery, after that I'll hook it and and see how it sounds. Planning on worrying about tires and everything else after I can get it started up.

02-01-2016, 11:09 PM	#3
El Pachuco Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: 30 miles south of downtown Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 927 Experience: 10+ years Trackdays: 10+ Bike(s): 2003 Kawasaki ZRX 1200R 1975 Honda CB750K 2013 Suzuki DR	from the looks of that carburetor bowl, you're going to have to go thru the carb and give it a good cleaning and probably replace some rubber O rings or gaskets and a float valve. It appears to have been leaking fuel for quite some time.

04-30-2016, 07:58 AM	#7
JaceMass Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Bluegrove, TX Feedback Rating: (0) Posts: 33 Experience: 1-3 months Bike(s): 1987 Honda Rebel CMX250	Took the carb apart. It'll be better to to spring the $100 for a used one.