[R80rt]

Hi, I'm a new memeber but an old rider. Been on two wheels for 50 years, and rode and owned a lot of bikes. I've gotten old and am looking for a lighter bike, test rode a Rebel 500 yesterday and think I need one. Found this forum and thought I'd join up. Now to sell my Aero 750.........

 

[dsctr3]

Welcome, been riding over 50 years and had many bikes also.


Keep the tire rubber on the pavement

 

[Robble10]

It is just the bike for those of us with too many years of experience.

 

[CDL]

Another geezer here. Took a 40 year break between bikes/riding. 2 years ago I was given a modded Ruckus that would easily do 50 mph, wind aided. Sold that and bought the Rebel. Not so sure the SO wants to get on the back after a 40 year hiatus. Time will tell.

 

[holypotatoes]

Not so sure the SO wants to get on the back after a 40 year hiatus. Time will tell.

Maybe the SO would want one of their own. :wink2: Who wants to ride when you can drive?


Welcome to the forum R80rt!

 

[old_buzzard]

Hi, I just joined and am an older rider to. I've been on two wheels for 55 years, and have had more bikes than cars. I needed a smaller bike and bought a 2019 Rebel 500. At 145 lbs it's fast and comfy. Miss all my old bikes but with this one I can ride all day again.

 

[astrem]

I'm 71 y.o. Born in Europe. Riding there for 11 years, mostly German 2 strokes and soviet DKW and BMW copies. Since '82 in Australia. First bike Suzuki GS450S then NTV650 Revere (what a gem) then another NTV650 Revere, BMW 650 GS, Triumph Thunderbird 900, Honda CB450 (1970 modern restoration), Yamaha Virago 535 (my wife's actually but I rode it more often than she), BMW F800 ST (dangerous one, the only accident I ever had)
Honda NV400 Custom (another gem). Now Honda CMX500 ABS... just right for older folks?

 

[Verdesardog]

ROF (retired old fart) here been riding for 20 some odd years, Us old geezers rule!

 

[Robble10]

"Some odd years" is about right for me...

 

[Ollie Rinkle]

Another geezer here,73yo. Been riding since ‘68. Owned a buncha bikes. Looking at the 500 Rebel for much the same reasons as my fellow geezers. Haven’t pulled the trigger yet because I wanna get a look at the 1100 Rebel before making a decision.
Quick question for the admin. Are you gonna include the 1100 Rebel on this site when it finally makes an appearance?

 

[Robble10]

Good question. I would like to hear about it on here.

 

[Odin]

Another geezer here,73yo. Been riding since ‘68. Owned a buncha bikes. Looking at the 500 Rebel for much the same reasons as my fellow geezers. Haven’t pulled the trigger yet because I wanna get a look at the 1100 Rebel before making a decision.
Quick question for the admin. Are you gonna include the 1100 Rebel on this site when it finally makes an appearance?

I believe a mod has said yes since it's the same 'generation' as the 300/500 engine sized models

 

[Ollie Rinkle]

I believe a mod has said yes since it's the same 'generation' as the 300/500 engine sized models

Cool!