Motorcycle, 86 Honda Rebel CMX450

86 Honda Rebel. 18K miles. New Battery. Runs good except carburetor leaks fuel. I believe its a stuck float or gasket need replacement. Good tires and brakes. Great beginner bike or Cafe project. The Honda CMX450 "Rebel" was a motorcycle manufactured by Honda for model years 1986 and 1987. In contrast to the Rebel 250 250cc cruiser. it has a 450cc motor. The introduction of the Rebel 250 and 450 has been cited as a way for Honda to attract female riders. new to motorcycling. 1] due to these bikes' low seat heights. low center of gravity. and overall ease of handling;[2] however. the September 1985 issue of Motorcyclist magazine. when the Rebel was first introduced. states "by targeting the bike to a young audience. such as those who watch MTV. Honda hopes to attract newcomers and expand the motorcycle market . Honda is not marketing this motorcycle as a woman's bike". [3] It has a single disc brake in the front and a drum in the rear. The only gauge is a speedometer that includes gear recommendations based on speed; there is no tachometer. The transmission is a standard down-1st. up-2nd to 6th. The 6th speed acts as an overdrive.

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