buy a motorcycle

A few weeks ago I was finally able to purchase the motorcycle I have been dreaming about since I was a teenager.  As far as aesthetics I knew I wanted an older bike with a round headlight; I really wanted a brown bike, but those are nearly impossible to find.  It also had to be affordable. After a few months of considering my options I decided on a Honda Rebel.  After that decision it took me another month to find the right one. 

In mid April I brought home my 1986 Honda CMX 450 Rebel. This is a pretty rare bike, as Honda only made the Rebel with 450 cc’s in 1986 and 1987. All other Rebels are 250 cc’s (except for a UK version which came in a 125 cc engine size).  The bike has barely over 4,000 miles and runs beautifully.  It does need a little cleaning and a good waxing, but is really in close to perfect condition. 

I have been diligently studying my Motorcycle Operator Manual on a daily basis and will be taking my permit test tomorrow. I am also taking an ABATE class later this summer, and should have my Motorcycle Endorsement by the end of the summer.  This means I will be getting out on the road as often as possible and exploring to my heart’s content.