OMG!! I can't believe you would do something like that bro, I am so humbled and very grateful that amazing people like you share the passion! Thank you for your generosity, i will pass it on brother!!
Thank you P, you read my mind, when i get free time to myself, i often look through my pictures and videos of trips and reminisce - time flies when i get in those drifts LOL
Brent!! we'll be riding the dragon soon brother, as soon as the weather warms up a bit, plus all those phenomenal roads near it! Check this site out and order a free copy of the map, we'll need it LOL www.appalachianbackroads.com/routes
I appreciate your enthusiasm and the fact that you are ALL IN on your Rebel 1100. Your honest review of gear is very helpful. Have you thought of doing product links so you can get paid. Just a thought for you. I appreciate you listing them. Stay safe and thanks for info.
Absolutely amazing video. The scenery was just beautiful. I can't wait until summer because I think I'll be doing the same trip. Keep the videos coming Gus.
Tim! Thank you so much bro, i really appreciate it!! omg, the first opportunity i get, i will hit the road again, touring is my passion! Nothing compares to being on the open road!
And wow those tyres... on the list when i do 8K on what my bike came with - love the tyre pressure things gonna get some. Really appreciate the hard work you put in - thanks Gus.
Inside scoop - i've been calling pirelli and most of their dealer network so i can get the night dragons, i am so curios how they will compare the cruisetecs, unfortunately i can't find a Bias Ply front to do with the Bias Ply rear.... i'll continue to pester them and will report back. I'm shocked at the performance and longevity of the cruistecs - the search is on to see if there is anything out there that is better, wish me luck.
epic trip! can’t wait for the chain wheel bearings replacement video I typically get around 42mpg indicated but it’s really 3-4 better - 46 mpg if I look at actual miles traveled and filling up tank all the way the exact same way upright
T!! thank you so much brother, It's always so good hearing from you brother!! You are right, if i did a manual calculation, it would have been a little higher! I regret not doing that... a missed opportunity
Thank you for all your reviews, tutorials, and ride-alongs. I've been looking at the Rebel 1100 so your information is quite useful. I live in Texas and yes 80 mph is slow in Dallas. I love TN, VA, and WVA roads and scenery, what a beautiful ride you just completed.
Mzbrayzn, Thank you for your kind words, i sincerely appreciate it!!! I regret not being able to do the twisted sisters in Texas on this trip...... I wish i had more time to just tour the whole time LOL. Unfortunately i lost all of my footage from Dallas because my dumb newbie ass left the gopro in night setting so all the video was washed out.....
Hi Gus, I am happy that you are home and safe. Those wievs were amazing and if I were you I would buy cigar, sat on that stone fence put take my airpods on with nice music and I would not leave until cigar would not be finished...... How I am looking for a better weather here in Slovakia to start brushing tires on my Rebel DCT.......I am looking for another your videos👍
Miro!!!! Man i love getting your messages from Slovakia! Yes sir, along the 100 mile skyline drive, i have spent countless hours sitting on the stone walls and just getting lost in the views - in person they look a million times better than what can be seen with a gopro, sometimes you see the clouds rushing on top of your head down into the valley below while other times you see rain pouring down on the mountains across the valley, it is my slice of heaven. I hope you get out and ride very soon, it is March already and i am so happy about that!!! Thank you Miro for always stopping by brother!
Thank you Michele! I took a trip to explore those roads, AMAZING! 5 days in rider paradise! I took another trip to WV, absolutely amazing! Perfect roads for bikers!
amazing video! as always , and is at least what the community can to, support your enthusiasm, congratulations an a fantastic trip, keep posting and teaching us with your videos!
OMG T J!!! What have you done buddy?! I am so humbled by your generosity, WOW bro.... I'm speechless and not very good in situations like these, Than you so much, i promise to pass your kindness on! Thank you so much!
Awesome video Gus, highway milage you are getting is not bad at all, you have a big windshield, quite a lot of weight (cargo not you ;P ) on the bike too. Also quite often you don't hang about >80mph. Im sure if reduce your screen, rode a little slower (60mph) and carried less cargo you would get close to 50. Will check those gloves out though I am thinking I will be going for a pair of heated Furygan gloves as I like their summer gloves which I normally wear.
you are absolutely right, to me, the added consumption is a non issue tbh, but the screen and bags are what caused the additional consumption. I will definitely be checking out Furygan gloves, thank you for sharing!
Love your vids! I was practicing my slow speed on the dct to get more used to it but I dropped it… got a nice dent on my tank and tried fixing it but got some paint ripped out… I’ll probably get a new one in the future but man was I mad since I’ve only had it for 2 weeks haha. Keep up the vids!
Thank you!!! Bro, i'm so sorry to hear that you dropped the bike.... FYI, i've also dropped my bike LOL 3 times already.... as much as i love physics, sometimes it sucks! Because of dropping other bikes and damaging tanks, i was keen on getting crash guards, the last time i dropped the rebel the crash guards did their job and helped protect the tank!
@@ontherebel11 yes! I have some crash guards ordered but they haven’t shipped from revzilla yet… wish they came sooner haha. so I’m def going to wait for those to come in and set up before getting a new tank haha. I also had my brake lever snap but I got that fixed immediately. A scratch on my exhaust and some on the pegs and rear brake lever but those are easier to fix. I mean hey, now that I’ve dropped it I don’t have to worry as much ☠️🤣
@@Soldier-In-Hell oh, you dropped it on the right side, I did that once as well.... Fyi, double check the rear brake pedal, the is a circlip that holds the pedal to the shaft, it is very common for that to come off during a drop, it happened to me...
@@ontherebel11 I’m not sure what that is but I’ll check when I get home. The rear brake pedal was bent up over the peg but I bent it back down into the original spot. Also I wanted to ask, is your plastic housing for the buttons on the right side a little loose? Mine is loosened a TINY amount. Like it moves slightly when turning the throttle. Most likely from when I dropped it.
@@Soldier-In-Hell yes please check the pedal, you gotta look at it from under the bike so it's not easy to see, the circlip (snap ring) is there to keep a washer in place, the washer is there to keep the brake pedal in place. What you want to look for is the shaft that the pedal rotates on. Also double check the bolts that hold the step in place (the metal bracket that the footeg is attached to, mine got bent and the bolts came loose, I had to change the step. The controls housing shouldn't be loose, search for the bolts to make sure they are tight. Extra care must be taken since this is where the throttle housing is, you don't want to risk twisting the throttle and the whole housing move instead, that's very dangerous brother. It sucks when the bike falls on the right side because the potential damage could be to the brakes and throttle.... Be diligent with your inspection brother. It happened while I was on a trip and I had to get creative with my roadside repair using safety wire to keep the brake pedal from going off the shaft.
Great job, brother! Thank you for all your reviews and for sharing your experience. Congrats! Same backpack, good thing is that it also can be stored under the seat. Great view of Skyline Drive . Looking forward to the lights' video posting. MPG's are on point and kudos to the Metzelers! Quick question: would you trade your soft side bags for the ($700) SW-Motech URBAN ABS side case system? As always, thank you for sharing and ride safe! 🙏🙏
Thank you @AutusFL! Always a pleasure to read your comments brother! 🙏 Even though I really like the look of the urban abs, and I've come close to buying them several times.... The legend are more versatile and fit my needs better to be honest, because they are made out of canvas, there is a little bit of give for stuffing stuff in, I am also struggling with a clam shell opening, I don't see it working for me...
Hi, congratulations on the videos. A few questions, if I may. 1. Is the new windscreen 15.5 or 18? Does it eliminate wind on your helmet? 2. do the oscillations decrease? Thanks
Hi uerti, the Gustafson screen that I tested is 18 inches, but I needed a little more to completely push the air over the helmet. The screen you see in this video is a screen that I modified to make it work for me. I have a detailed video on how I did it with measurements if you are interested. Getting the screen to be a perfect fit will take you time and accurate measurements. Keep in mind that everything has a cost. A really tall screen will push the air over the helmet, but are you willing to look through the screen? Generally speaking, the top of the screen needs to be at nose level in order to push the air over the helmet while allowing the rider to look over the helmet at 50 feet away.
I still have them and love them! Go to the 8:05 min mark in this video to see the results of dropping the bike ruclips.net/video/TGJtkWl3KFs/видео.html
Hello Toyota, yes the Honda electrical system can handle extra lights, heated clothing and heated grips at the same time for many hours per day and multiple days during a trip. This is my experience on my 3,000 mile trip in February. 👍
Have you done long trips on a larger bike? For a couple years my Rebel 1100 was all I did long trips on, and I'm pretty small so its okay (besides carrying extra stuff for chain maintenance, extra gas, and stopping every 100-120 miles for gas). Last weekend I did an overnight trip going 300 miles each way on my dads Vulcan Voyager, which is monstrously gigantic... and that thing is so freaking comfortable, I could have done 1000 miles in a day easy... its making me not want to go on long trips on my Rebel again... lol. The Rebel is a lot easier for me to handle though, but the difference in comfort is unreal.
Hi Aya! That's a great topic for a conversation, thank you for bringing it up! I've had this debate with myself over and over again, and I've concluded that at this point in my life, the rebel suits my needs perfectly, so no goldwing for me yet. I haven't toured on a large cruiser, just on a variety of naked bikes and dual sports. But I have ridden the goldwing and even though the comfort is supreme, it compromised things that I can't accept at the moment... I'm a short rider.... I don't want to continuously fight a big bike... Did that for most of my 35 year riding career and not willing to go back to that at my age. One of the reasons I love the rebel is how easy it is to ride, stop, take pictures, back up etc.. I'm addicted to that ease of use. So I focused on making the rebel more of a tourer for me with a taller screen, highway Pegs, 6 inch risers, comfortable seat and a modular luggage system - based on the 3,000 mile trip test on the rebel I would take it on a trip around the world without hesitation! 🤙
@@ontherebel11 That's cool... I think it would be better if I could figure out how to change it to use a belt, add a few gallons to the gas tank, and maybe add some really soft shocks 🙂. At least the 3rd one is more likely doable. Maybe Honda will add some of those upgrades in a future version, but they seem to really be stuck on chains and small tanks lately. I think they have... 3 bikes that don't use chains now.
Hey great video! Do you have links to the bar risers you used? I have been looking into this bike, but I would definitely need some bar risers, I test rode one and I would not keep the bike with the stock bar height.
Thank you!!! In all honesty, i would have sold the bike had i not figured out how to change the riding position.... quite the journey, the risers are what started this channel to help the community out as we were all trying to figure it out back in 2021, here is a complete playlist of the risers journey with links in the description of the videos ruclips.net/p/PLBCveCYUrwZ0b-G7LyvNWs-MlOw0FW5PR FYI, the 2025 rebel 1100 has bars that are closer to the rider if that weighs on your decision.
@@ontherebel11 Sweet, thank you! Just what I was looking for. I heard about the 2025 model having the bars a bit closer, but it doesn't seem like it is much, only a couple millimiters. I would like the bars to be at least around 6 inch higher than the standard one, some 8 inch mini apes would be awesome, it sucks that there isn't much after market for this bike yet. But I believe eventually it will. We need to get more people making videos about it to make companies see that the bike is popular and deservers the attention.
@@newbierides Check out Heli bars, they finally made bars that many people are happy with, they are a bit pricey, but many people say it's worth it. www.helibars.com/honda/honda-rebel-1100-cmx1100-dct/
@@ontherebel11 ive seen a video of it before but it seems a bit crowded and with many potential fail points with all the adjustments. I know there's a 12inch bar on RevZilla that one might work but I would rather if they came out with an or 10 inch ones
Hi William, i personally don't but i have highway pegs to help on those 500 mile days. But i heard that many people have issues with the stock pegs. It depends on how tall one is... it is subjective tbh
@@williamfinnertyjr5057 In case you haven't yet, consider getting the corbin seat, it will raise you up a bit which in turn will reduce the angle of the hip and knee. This has been my experience, here is a visual of what the difference will be like, ruclips.net/user/shortsAPVCtzVCwRI?feature=share
Can you please give a link to the exact highway crash bars you have and the high way pegs as i would love to purchase those for my rebel... thanks brother be safe
Sure thing brother! the links below are the exact ones i am using! Crash bars: ruclips.net/video/ZRQFbUU_tmI/видео.html Highway pegs: ruclips.net/video/qPWxz093If8/видео.html
Hi bluecat!!! I got mine directly from warm and safe www.warmnsafe.com/ I also tried other companies, based on my experience and extensive research, warm and safe is on top of food chain. I would recommend using heated first layer items instead of a jacket etc. in my experience it is more effective and more versatile. I went with the 7.4 V system since i wanted the ability to run off small batteries or run them by plugging into the bike's battery. In my experience it is always best to have a backup while out in the middle of winter in the middle of nowhere, If the harness that is connected to the bike's battery for whatever reason, i can still run the heated gear. please don't hesitate to ask me any questions, i invested a significant amount of time and resources to conclude that this system works best.
hi buddy, great video as always. Only one thing, your tires PSIs are good but the FOBO setting should be at 33psi not 29psi. Now get home and take two showers jajajaj you should be stinky 😆from the loong trip. Seee ya bud
Hi John, i got the 7.4V system instead of the 12 volt as i wanted to have the ability to use separate batteries or plug into the bike. Shirt: www.warmnsafe.com/collections/7-4v-heat-layer-products/products/mens-baselayer-heated-neck-long-sleeve Pants: www.warmnsafe.com/collections/7-4v-heat-layer-products/products/mens-heated-tights Socks: www.warmnsafe.com/collections/7-4v-heat-layer-products/products/heat-layer-heated-socks Heat Troller: www.warmnsafe.com/collections/7-4v-heat-layer-products/products/dual-multivoltage-heat-troller-set-for-7-4v-gear
What's the best bang for the buck in terms of ride comfort: a better seat or a better rear suspension? I'm looking at Burley brand stilleto shocks and they seem to have good reviews, but I wanted your opinion as you drive a lot more miles than many of us. Thank you.
Hi Azer! That's a great question! There are lots of variables that we would have to take into account, particularly that the stilletos increase the height of the bike by 2 inches, which might not be an option for shorter riders to consider. But regarding comfort while touring, I believe that investing in a seat has a much higher return that new suspension. Keep in mind that the discomfort one feels is a result on our glutes and tailbone sitting for extended periods of time, the suspension will not negate that imo. You don't need to get a Corbin to get comfortable, you can reupholster your stock seat to high density foam for a great effect. I had done a comparison video of several seats that might be helpful. Just ask yourself how you intend on riding, do you consistently ride 300 mile days, or are you just riding an hour at a time once a week. That will help you justify the investment. In my case, I love touring and riding 200 miles a day when not touring. Hence why I tested out so many different seats to find what works for my body. 🤙
Thanks you've saved me so much time and money so it's only fair you have a little back. - much appreciated Gus!
OMG!! I can't believe you would do something like that bro, I am so humbled and very grateful that amazing people like you share the passion! Thank you for your generosity, i will pass it on brother!!
What great memories you will have. We'll done.
Thank you P, you read my mind, when i get free time to myself, i often look through my pictures and videos of trips and reminisce - time flies when i get in those drifts LOL
Definitely want to do the Back of the Dragon. Looking forward to ride with you again. Appreciate your videos.
Brent!! we'll be riding the dragon soon brother, as soon as the weather warms up a bit, plus all those phenomenal roads near it! Check this site out and order a free copy of the map, we'll need it LOL www.appalachianbackroads.com/routes
I appreciate your enthusiasm and the fact that you are ALL IN on your Rebel 1100. Your honest review of gear is very helpful. Have you thought of doing product links so you can get paid. Just a thought for you. I appreciate you listing them. Stay safe and thanks for info.
Awwww, that's so kind of you MNGirl, thank you!!! We have such an awesome supportive community!!! love it!!!!
Great video as always, thank you for sharing. : )
Thank you so much T!!! Much appreciated!
Absolutely amazing video. The scenery was just beautiful. I can't wait until summer because I think I'll be doing the same trip. Keep the videos coming Gus.
Tim! Thank you so much bro, i really appreciate it!! omg, the first opportunity i get, i will hit the road again, touring is my passion! Nothing compares to being on the open road!
@ontherebel11 your welcome GUS. I enjoy your videos and find them very helpful.
And wow those tyres... on the list when i do 8K on what my bike came with - love the tyre pressure things gonna get some. Really appreciate the hard work you put in - thanks Gus.
Inside scoop - i've been calling pirelli and most of their dealer network so i can get the night dragons, i am so curios how they will compare the cruisetecs, unfortunately i can't find a Bias Ply front to do with the Bias Ply rear.... i'll continue to pester them and will report back. I'm shocked at the performance and longevity of the cruistecs - the search is on to see if there is anything out there that is better, wish me luck.
Nice ride and information. Thanks for sharing your experiance.
Thank you H, great to hear from you!!!!
epic trip! can’t wait for the chain wheel bearings replacement video
I typically get around 42mpg indicated but it’s really 3-4 better - 46 mpg if I look at actual miles traveled and filling up tank all the way the exact same way upright
T!! thank you so much brother, It's always so good hearing from you brother!! You are right, if i did a manual calculation, it would have been a little higher! I regret not doing that... a missed opportunity
Thank you for all your reviews, tutorials, and ride-alongs. I've been looking at the Rebel 1100 so your information is quite useful. I live in Texas and yes 80 mph is slow in Dallas. I love TN, VA, and WVA roads and scenery, what a beautiful ride you just completed.
Mzbrayzn, Thank you for your kind words, i sincerely appreciate it!!! I regret not being able to do the twisted sisters in Texas on this trip...... I wish i had more time to just tour the whole time LOL. Unfortunately i lost all of my footage from Dallas because my dumb newbie ass left the gopro in night setting so all the video was washed out.....
I'm going on a 200 mile ride tomorrow! Great video as always :)
Hell yeah Prestyn! If it was up to me, i'd like to go for a 200 mile trip everyday!!! LOL Have fun brother!!
Watching the intro I was thinking 'man, that highway looks a LOT like the highways here in NC...'
WELCOME to Virginia!
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NC has some of the best roads!!! Can't wait to go back!
@@ontherebel11Holler at me when ya do, I’ll come with!
Hi Gus, I am happy that you are home and safe. Those wievs were amazing and if I were you I would buy cigar, sat on that stone fence put take my airpods on with nice music and I would not leave until cigar would not be finished...... How I am looking for a better weather here in Slovakia to start brushing tires on my Rebel DCT.......I am looking for another your videos👍
Miro!!!! Man i love getting your messages from Slovakia! Yes sir, along the 100 mile skyline drive, i have spent countless hours sitting on the stone walls and just getting lost in the views - in person they look a million times better than what can be seen with a gopro, sometimes you see the clouds rushing on top of your head down into the valley below while other times you see rain pouring down on the mountains across the valley, it is my slice of heaven. I hope you get out and ride very soon, it is March already and i am so happy about that!!! Thank you Miro for always stopping by brother!
Awesome vid You are in a great area for bike roads, beautiful
Thank you Michele! I took a trip to explore those roads, AMAZING! 5 days in rider paradise! I took another trip to WV, absolutely amazing! Perfect roads for bikers!
Superb as always! I think you are a Henrix of Rebel 1100 :)
Oh man, thank you so much!!! LOL
Great and informative video as always !! Thank you for sharing !!
Hi Rose! I'm happy to hear that you found it helpful! Thank you for your kind words! 🙏
Keep it up man 👏💯🙋
Thank you Max!!!! thank you sir!
Another amazing series of videos! Always learn something from your content man. Especially useful now that I actually have a rebel 1100 dct as well.
Hi Alex! Thank you brother! That's very kind of you man! I can't wait to hear your travel stories! 🤙
Thanks!
amazing video! as always , and is at least what the community can to, support your enthusiasm, congratulations an a fantastic trip, keep posting and teaching us with your videos!
OMG T J!!! What have you done buddy?! I am so humbled by your generosity, WOW bro.... I'm speechless and not very good in situations like these, Than you so much, i promise to pass your kindness on! Thank you so much!
Thank you for your kindness T J, we have an amazing community and i am honored to be a part of it! THANK YOU!!
Good evening, amazing video like always.
Thank you Daniel!!! Thank you for your kindness brother!!!
Awesome video Gus, highway milage you are getting is not bad at all, you have a big windshield, quite a lot of weight (cargo not you ;P ) on the bike too. Also quite often you don't hang about >80mph. Im sure if reduce your screen, rode a little slower (60mph) and carried less cargo you would get close to 50. Will check those gloves out though I am thinking I will be going for a pair of heated Furygan gloves as I like their summer gloves which I normally wear.
you are absolutely right, to me, the added consumption is a non issue tbh, but the screen and bags are what caused the additional consumption. I will definitely be checking out Furygan gloves, thank you for sharing!
Am I first this time? That’s what Quasi gets for sleeping!
JD!! Quasi my be touring LOL!! Thank you for always being there brother!
Love your vids! I was practicing my slow speed on the dct to get more used to it but I dropped it… got a nice dent on my tank and tried fixing it but got some paint ripped out… I’ll probably get a new one in the future but man was I mad since I’ve only had it for 2 weeks haha. Keep up the vids!
Thank you!!! Bro, i'm so sorry to hear that you dropped the bike.... FYI, i've also dropped my bike LOL 3 times already.... as much as i love physics, sometimes it sucks! Because of dropping other bikes and damaging tanks, i was keen on getting crash guards, the last time i dropped the rebel the crash guards did their job and helped protect the tank!
@@ontherebel11 yes! I have some crash guards ordered but they haven’t shipped from revzilla yet… wish they came sooner haha. so I’m def going to wait for those to come in and set up before getting a new tank haha. I also had my brake lever snap but I got that fixed immediately. A scratch on my exhaust and some on the pegs and rear brake lever but those are easier to fix. I mean hey, now that I’ve dropped it I don’t have to worry as much ☠️🤣
@@Soldier-In-Hell oh, you dropped it on the right side, I did that once as well.... Fyi, double check the rear brake pedal, the is a circlip that holds the pedal to the shaft, it is very common for that to come off during a drop, it happened to me...
@@ontherebel11 I’m not sure what that is but I’ll check when I get home. The rear brake pedal was bent up over the peg but I bent it back down into the original spot. Also I wanted to ask, is your plastic housing for the buttons on the right side a little loose? Mine is loosened a TINY amount. Like it moves slightly when turning the throttle. Most likely from when I dropped it.
@@Soldier-In-Hell yes please check the pedal, you gotta look at it from under the bike so it's not easy to see, the circlip (snap ring) is there to keep a washer in place, the washer is there to keep the brake pedal in place. What you want to look for is the shaft that the pedal rotates on. Also double check the bolts that hold the step in place (the metal bracket that the footeg is attached to, mine got bent and the bolts came loose, I had to change the step. The controls housing shouldn't be loose, search for the bolts to make sure they are tight. Extra care must be taken since this is where the throttle housing is, you don't want to risk twisting the throttle and the whole housing move instead, that's very dangerous brother. It sucks when the bike falls on the right side because the potential damage could be to the brakes and throttle.... Be diligent with your inspection brother. It happened while I was on a trip and I had to get creative with my roadside repair using safety wire to keep the brake pedal from going off the shaft.
Wisteria, lol already have those backpacks. They are great!
Hi Michele! These are awesome bags, they have transformed the way I pack as well! The thin material is ideal! 👍
Great job, brother! Thank you for all your reviews and for sharing your experience. Congrats! Same backpack, good thing is that it also can be stored under the seat. Great view of Skyline Drive . Looking forward to the lights' video posting. MPG's are on point and kudos to the Metzelers! Quick question: would you trade your soft side bags for the ($700) SW-Motech URBAN ABS side case system? As always, thank you for sharing and ride safe! 🙏🙏
Thank you @AutusFL! Always a pleasure to read your comments brother! 🙏
Even though I really like the look of the urban abs, and I've come close to buying them several times.... The legend are more versatile and fit my needs better to be honest, because they are made out of canvas, there is a little bit of give for stuffing stuff in, I am also struggling with a clam shell opening, I don't see it working for me...
@@ontherebel11 Right on, thanks for sharing your thoughts on the saddlebags. Ride safe!🙏
Hi, congratulations on the videos.
A few questions, if I may.
1. Is the new windscreen 15.5 or 18? Does it eliminate wind on your helmet?
2. do the oscillations decrease?
Thanks
Hi uerti, the Gustafson screen that I tested is 18 inches, but I needed a little more to completely push the air over the helmet. The screen you see in this video is a screen that I modified to make it work for me. I have a detailed video on how I did it with measurements if you are interested. Getting the screen to be a perfect fit will take you time and accurate measurements. Keep in mind that everything has a cost. A really tall screen will push the air over the helmet, but are you willing to look through the screen? Generally speaking, the top of the screen needs to be at nose level in order to push the air over the helmet while allowing the rider to look over the helmet at 50 feet away.
ruclips.net/video/rlPkkPnXUyM/видео.html
I recommend that you watch this video to get some more perspective on a tall screen. 👍
You still running the SW Motech engine guards? How do you like them? Think they would protect the engine and gas tank during a low speed tip over?
I still have them and love them! Go to the 8:05 min mark in this video to see the results of dropping the bike ruclips.net/video/TGJtkWl3KFs/видео.html
Honda electrical circuit can maintain so many extra consumption ftom lights, clothes, etc ?
Hello Toyota, yes the Honda electrical system can handle extra lights, heated clothing and heated grips at the same time for many hours per day and multiple days during a trip. This is my experience on my 3,000 mile trip in February. 👍
Have you done long trips on a larger bike? For a couple years my Rebel 1100 was all I did long trips on, and I'm pretty small so its okay (besides carrying extra stuff for chain maintenance, extra gas, and stopping every 100-120 miles for gas). Last weekend I did an overnight trip going 300 miles each way on my dads Vulcan Voyager, which is monstrously gigantic... and that thing is so freaking comfortable, I could have done 1000 miles in a day easy... its making me not want to go on long trips on my Rebel again... lol. The Rebel is a lot easier for me to handle though, but the difference in comfort is unreal.
Hi Aya! That's a great topic for a conversation, thank you for bringing it up! I've had this debate with myself over and over again, and I've concluded that at this point in my life, the rebel suits my needs perfectly, so no goldwing for me yet. I haven't toured on a large cruiser, just on a variety of naked bikes and dual sports. But I have ridden the goldwing and even though the comfort is supreme, it compromised things that I can't accept at the moment... I'm a short rider.... I don't want to continuously fight a big bike... Did that for most of my 35 year riding career and not willing to go back to that at my age. One of the reasons I love the rebel is how easy it is to ride, stop, take pictures, back up etc.. I'm addicted to that ease of use. So I focused on making the rebel more of a tourer for me with a taller screen, highway Pegs, 6 inch risers, comfortable seat and a modular luggage system - based on the 3,000 mile trip test on the rebel I would take it on a trip around the world without hesitation! 🤙
@@ontherebel11 That's cool... I think it would be better if I could figure out how to change it to use a belt, add a few gallons to the gas tank, and maybe add some really soft shocks 🙂. At least the 3rd one is more likely doable. Maybe Honda will add some of those upgrades in a future version, but they seem to really be stuck on chains and small tanks lately. I think they have... 3 bikes that don't use chains now.
@@AyaWetts yeah oiling the chain isn't much fun... But because I have been doing it for so long, I don't know any better, never had a belt drive....
Hey great video! Do you have links to the bar risers you used?
I have been looking into this bike, but I would definitely need some bar risers, I test rode one and I would not keep the bike with the stock bar height.
Thank you!!! In all honesty, i would have sold the bike had i not figured out how to change the riding position.... quite the journey, the risers are what started this channel to help the community out as we were all trying to figure it out back in 2021, here is a complete playlist of the risers journey with links in the description of the videos ruclips.net/p/PLBCveCYUrwZ0b-G7LyvNWs-MlOw0FW5PR
FYI, the 2025 rebel 1100 has bars that are closer to the rider if that weighs on your decision.
@@ontherebel11 Sweet, thank you! Just what I was looking for. I heard about the 2025 model having the bars a bit closer, but it doesn't seem like it is much, only a couple millimiters. I would like the bars to be at least around 6 inch higher than the standard one, some 8 inch mini apes would be awesome, it sucks that there isn't much after market for this bike yet. But I believe eventually it will. We need to get more people making videos about it to make companies see that the bike is popular and deservers the attention.
@@newbierides Check out Heli bars, they finally made bars that many people are happy with, they are a bit pricey, but many people say it's worth it. www.helibars.com/honda/honda-rebel-1100-cmx1100-dct/
@@ontherebel11 ive seen a video of it before but it seems a bit crowded and with many potential fail points with all the adjustments. I know there's a 12inch bar on RevZilla that one might work but I would rather if they came out with an or 10 inch ones
Did you have any problems with the stsndtard foot pegs,Iam 76 with the 2023 1100 -T.
Hi William, i personally don't but i have highway pegs to help on those 500 mile days. But i heard that many people have issues with the stock pegs. It depends on how tall one is... it is subjective tbh
@@ontherebel11 Thanks for your reply.Iam 5'8",and have put small floor board on it,but it seems to be worst.
@@williamfinnertyjr5057 In case you haven't yet, consider getting the corbin seat, it will raise you up a bit which in turn will reduce the angle of the hip and knee. This has been my experience, here is a visual of what the difference will be like,
ruclips.net/user/shortsAPVCtzVCwRI?feature=share
Can you please give a link to the exact highway crash bars you have and the high way pegs as i would love to purchase those for my rebel... thanks brother be safe
Sure thing brother! the links below are the exact ones i am using!
Crash bars:
ruclips.net/video/ZRQFbUU_tmI/видео.html
Highway pegs:
ruclips.net/video/qPWxz093If8/видео.html
Where did you get that fall windscreen?
Hi Thomas! Check this video out brother ruclips.net/video/lQxCNH_95mA/видео.html
Where did you purchase Warm and Safe heated gear, Revzilla and Cyclegear don’t have it
Hi bluecat!!! I got mine directly from warm and safe www.warmnsafe.com/
I also tried other companies, based on my experience and extensive research, warm and safe is on top of food chain. I would recommend using heated first layer items instead of a jacket etc. in my experience it is more effective and more versatile. I went with the 7.4 V system since i wanted the ability to run off small batteries or run them by plugging into the bike's battery. In my experience it is always best to have a backup while out in the middle of winter in the middle of nowhere, If the harness that is connected to the bike's battery for whatever reason, i can still run the heated gear. please don't hesitate to ask me any questions, i invested a significant amount of time and resources to conclude that this system works best.
@@ontherebel11 Thank you so much for the fast reply and the detailed information, I greatly appreciate it. I will look into this site
Anytime! 🤙
hi buddy, great video as always. Only one thing, your tires PSIs are good but the FOBO setting should be at 33psi not 29psi. Now get home and take two showers jajajaj you should be stinky 😆from the loong trip. Seee ya bud
Hi julio!!! i had to take several hot showers hahahahhahahahah
@@ontherebel11 oh man. They are the best. To heal the muscle tissues and other parts 😂
@@Julio-bc7pj hahahahahhahaha, sometimes you need ice as well 😅😅
@@ontherebel11 ohhh gotcha. On specific places I’m sure 😝
link for the heated gear?
Hi John, i got the 7.4V system instead of the 12 volt as i wanted to have the ability to use separate batteries or plug into the bike.
Shirt:
www.warmnsafe.com/collections/7-4v-heat-layer-products/products/mens-baselayer-heated-neck-long-sleeve
Pants:
www.warmnsafe.com/collections/7-4v-heat-layer-products/products/mens-heated-tights
Socks:
www.warmnsafe.com/collections/7-4v-heat-layer-products/products/heat-layer-heated-socks
Heat Troller:
www.warmnsafe.com/collections/7-4v-heat-layer-products/products/dual-multivoltage-heat-troller-set-for-7-4v-gear
what's the mileage on a tank of gas?
Hi John, at highway speeds apx 150 miles, more if you are riding at slower speeds.
What's the best bang for the buck in terms of ride comfort: a better seat or a better rear suspension? I'm looking at Burley brand stilleto shocks and they seem to have good reviews, but I wanted your opinion as you drive a lot more miles than many of us. Thank you.
Hi Azer! That's a great question! There are lots of variables that we would have to take into account, particularly that the stilletos increase the height of the bike by 2 inches, which might not be an option for shorter riders to consider. But regarding comfort while touring, I believe that investing in a seat has a much higher return that new suspension. Keep in mind that the discomfort one feels is a result on our glutes and tailbone sitting for extended periods of time, the suspension will not negate that imo. You don't need to get a Corbin to get comfortable, you can reupholster your stock seat to high density foam for a great effect. I had done a comparison video of several seats that might be helpful. Just ask yourself how you intend on riding, do you consistently ride 300 mile days, or are you just riding an hour at a time once a week. That will help you justify the investment. In my case, I love touring and riding 200 miles a day when not touring. Hence why I tested out so many different seats to find what works for my body. 🤙