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Just a random thought, but do you have your idle speed setting turned way down? (I agree, you probably have a dirty pilot jet on the carb, but it only takes a sec to check the idle speed setting.)

Do I need a special gauge or something to check the idle speed? The rebel doesn't have a tach so I ...

Thanks to all for your helpful responses.

Pick up a service manual for your bike. It's not hard and you can buy everything you need for less than a shop will clean them. It's not hard if you're handy with the steel...um... wrench.

Just curious- do you always leave your choke on so long? We run ...

seems to be consensus that it's a carb issue. how involved of a job is cleaning the carbs? I'm mechanically inclined, so I'd prefer to do it myself to save money and learn while doing so, but is it a job that is highly recommended to have a shop do?

I have a 2006 Honda Rebel 250cc which seems to run relatively fine with one exception. It needs a lot of choke to start, even on a hot day (not that big of a concern I don't think). However, even after riding for 20+ minutes, if I take the choke off more than about halfway it will stall when idling ...

I just completed the MSF courses and will be getting a license soon. I already know what bike I want to get, but I am completely undecided as to what gear I should get. Obviously I want a helmet, I think I want a full-face one, but as far as how much it will cost, what type I should get and such, I ...

My dad has given me two really old bikes, a Honda MT250 and a Suzuki TM (also 250 cc). They are each about 30 years old and have sat in his garage for the last 15 or 20 years. I was wondering if there were any sites that go through the steps I should take to restore them. I'm fairly mechanically ...

I've ridden a few dirtbikes but very briefly and I would still consider myself a complete beginner, especially for street bikes.

They do offer MSF classes near me, and I was planning on taking one of them before I take my license test. I'm actually not even sure what the order or process of all ...

Hey guys, I'm new to motorcycles and was looking into buying one. I'm looking for a reliable, cheap bike (probably used) to cruise around on the streets (little to no off roading). I'm looking for a smaller engine, probably 250cc. I would prefer to spend as little as possible without buying a ...