I drove my 1985 honda rebel 250 from Toronto to Vancouver in four days?

Question

Everyone said I could not do it and when people find out about it they are amazed that I made it. Why is it so amazing, if you can ride a 1000cc bike across north america why not a 250cc. What I am asking is why is it a big deal that I made it here on a Rebel.
PS. I put 4000 miles in four days and not one thing on that bike whent wrong. I think the rebel is one of the greatest bikes ever made.

Answer 1

Toronto to Vancouver 2675 miles, 3 nights on the road,your a biker no mater what size your engine is. good to see someone still takes pride in their ride.

Answer 2

The 85 REBEL, possibly the 84, was the Bike of the Year, thrashing a series of Suzuki 1100s, Honda magna V 65's and every young boys dream, it sold new for about $1500. It is virtually unchanged from today's model. Simple and reliable, it has a 27 "seat height, before Lowering, you will PROBABLY fit, they are almost minibike small but can get you a very expensive ticket. Check it carefully and have fun.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

I've probably ridden more long haul miles than have most of you young sprouts put together and take my word for it, it's nearly always the rider that determines how far one can travel in a day, not the bike. Small bikes nearly always ride rougher, have less room to stretch out, are more adversly affected by wind and often times have vibration problems that will numb various parts of your body, including your brain. When you're young, you can tolerate that kind of physical abuse but like it or not, give yourself 20-30 years and you'll find those long days aren't as easy as they used to be. So, us old timers get quiet, smooth running, smooth riding bikes we can stretch out on as we listen to the stereo. That way when we hole up for the night, we are still able to enjoy life a bit and not be hauled to the ER in an ambulance.

Answer 5

I drove two year old 200 cc Yamaha on knobby tires from
Salt Lake City to San Francisco and back in six days which
isn't a record but no less a hoot 17 years later. Ever chase a caboose?

Answer 6

'Size' is overrated as far as biking goes, but 'culturally' bigger is better for some reason. 40 years ago a 250 or 305 was considered a decent sized for a motorcycle, and the jap bikes were superior machines to the Brit or Italian bikes. 900 Sportster's were and are shakers and would kill the pilot before dissolving into little parts.

But as far as nostalgia, I like my BSA Starfire 250 - if I could just get it able to run continuously...

Answer 7

4000 miles in four days? What color is the sky in that fantasy world you live in?

Answer 8

Awesome! Now change the oil, and give the chain an extra spritz.

Answer 9

my sister rode her Rebel from TX to Canada.

Answer 10

SO WHAT!!