Picking up new Rebel and Bagdad ride Oct 1 and 2

8 AM on Oct. 1st.  A spur of the moment trip to NE Phoenix to pick up a new to me bike.

2014 Honda Rebel 250.  Low miles and perfect condition.

For a used bike..this is a "cream puff".

I called Lanny and he met me North of Phoenix by  Lake Pleasant.  He was on his way to work, but wanted to see the new bike.

Showed up in his Arizona leathers.

I stopped in Wickenburg for a Chili Rellano.  Good breakfast!

The actual mileage on the bike.  Break in is 300 miles.  Haven't even reached that.

I had planned a ride with friends Ed and Carl Monday morning.  We're here in Wikieup for a break.  

Nice gas and gift shop, and a very nice doggie area.

2 ladies pulling a large trailer stopped to let their 3 Australian Shepherds out for some exercise. They are on the way to a dog show in Nevada. 

Our destination.  Bagdad.  We went in to refill coffee mugs

It's a company town.  Still have and active Copper mine

The Boys enjoying the ride.

A rest area on Hwy 97

Ed cleaning off his face shield after a brisk ride.

The Wing still performs like new!  Maybe better.

Got home and traded bikes.  Took the Rebel on a 97 mile shake down cruise.  All good except a slight rough idle and a little sluggish on take off.  Once it gets off the needle it runs great. 

Home to change the oil and pull the carburetor. 

Hard to get to, but didn't take long.  It's still on the bench.  Slow jet was partially clogged.  Everything now cleaned and adjusted.  Will re-install it all in the morning. Very happy with the little bike.

Sun down, moon coming up in our back yard.  Another good day in Paradise.