Driving home from work today the engine shut off at a light as if l let go of the clutch. l restarted it BUT it needed the choke all the way up to keep it running. It wont go over 15 mph and died out every time l tried to take it up a hill. Was running fine before... now it wont go above 2nd gear! Please advise, l need to get this fixed fast.
More info: '86 Honda Rebel 250. With less than 6k original miles on it.

It sounds like it is overfilled with oil. That happened to a buddy l had once. If it is not that, try the spark plug. It may be bad.

Basically u need to do a 'process of elimination' & check out things like:
Fuel in Tank Fuel to Carb(s)
Air Intake (Filter) clear & clean.
Spark at Plug(s) every time.
Engine Oil Level.
Water in Electrical Switches.
All Electrical Connections Good & clean.
Battery Terminal Connections
and so on .. & on .. until u locate the problem.

For further & more detailed help u need to state the Make & Model of bike, mileage, general condition, recent history (has it just been serviced & if so by whom, etc)

If the bike starts & runs it can not be too much of a problem .. stay cool, look close & u will find it! :o) Good Luck

Polar Bear. Spain

Always give year, make, engine size and model # when asking questions. We need all of that info to give an informed answer.

2 & 4 stroke engines can have similar problems, requiring different repair procedures.