2021 Honda Rebel 1100 Saddlebags Overview and install

[@gebeme11]

Thanks man! I wanted to get some better perspective on what these look like installed and how they worked. Video was perfect.

[@MacrossGarage]

Glad I could help

[@DanielSan-sw9px]

YES, be very careful when removing the fender bolts, I don't understand why they were so tight is not like they were securing something. I damaged the inner thread of the left fender. Had to replace completely.

[@MacrossGarage]

That sucks but sounds like you took care of it. Yea you need some leverage on those bolts. I should of showed it on the video.

[@MacrossGarage]

@@mrtisal I forgot to check but maybe they put loc tite on it?

[@JL-1980]

Thanks from Arizona. Your video got my bag installed in 5 minutes.

[@MacrossGarage]

Glad it worked out.

[@leathaelsdon9438]

Good news, same size bags can be mounted, just have to put the bolt with the adapter opposite side. I have two right size bags on, just changed the bolt with the silver ring the side of the bracket bag needs it on.

[@MacrossGarage]

Good to know, thank you.

[@MacrossGarage]

@James Crockett haha, i can see that.

[@801Garage]

Are they too small with the 2 right side bags? I was considering doing 2 left bags and then running the Coffman thunder exhaust

[@MacrossGarage]

Yes if you want big bags the exhaust needs to be straight.

[@weemark67]

I got these for my 500 Rebel. And SW Motech for my Royal Enfield Meteor 350, and the the bags will fit and click on each bike. Honda bags will click onto SW Motech frame on the Meteor, and Sw Motech bags will click onto the Honda..😊

[@MacrossGarage]

Yes I was shocked that the rebel 500 and 1100 bags interchange. It’s usually not the case for Honda accessories.

[@allendevans]

Dude, nicely done. Thank you.

[@MacrossGarage]

Thank you sir.

[@frankfromchicago9248]

A man with few words

[@MacrossGarage]

@frankfromchicago zero to be exact.

[@CookHernandez915]

Great video, thanks, my installation went smooth

[@MacrossGarage]

Thanks, glad it worked out.

[@LevantCruiser]

I have the same bag and mount for the right side. I am wanting to put the same bag (10L right side) on the left side so its not staggered. Would I just need another right side mount for the left? Or do I use the right side bag with a left side mount?

[@MacrossGarage]

Use a left side mount for the left side but chance the position of the locking tab

[@johnaxta1008]

Thanks for very useful video...made my install easy. But a question on the bolts that screw into the fender. I'm seeing in the manual to tighten these to 44 N-m torque. This seems a bit too tight and thinking may damage the threads. Wanted to ask how tight you put the bolts on.

[@MacrossGarage]

I didnt torque it. It was really tight when you remove it.

[@michaeldierks3708]

Very helpful. Thanks for posting.

[@MacrossGarage]

No problem. Glad it helped.

[@my2wheels]

This is crazy? Saddlebags in 2 different sizes! Really Honda, the muffler set-up really screws it up!

[@MacrossGarage]

Yes, plus the bike is not that big.

[@DersNoNem]

You can watch Quasimotard on KZbin where he bought two left bag to install on his bike. He got shorter after market exhaust, surprisingly it can fit.

[@MacrossGarage]

@@DersNoNem Yea good to know you can do that. I hardly need the right bag right now, but I havent gone long distance.

[@jeffholthus2009]

Don't care for videos without sound, but thank you for the visual.

[@MacrossGarage]

You are welcome. I am opposite, I like sound only when it's necessary and other put way too much music. Unless you mean sound as in talking, I am not much of a talker :)

[@jeffholthus2009]

@@MacrossGarage yes I meant talking. Would prefer a few words about where you got them, how much, impression of bags and their build, time to install, etc. You did a good job with no words though. And I agree about loud music. That is the worst.

[@MacrossGarage]

@@jeffholthus2009 Thanks for the feed back.

[@chardaylitzy-taylor6097]

Can the right bag be used on the left side? And vice versa? Or do you have to get the different size bags?

[@MacrossGarage]

The three points of contact line up but the part that locks the bag is on a certain contact and if you try a bag on the non intended side the locking part will not be lined up with the correct contact. So the answer is no.

[@MJ-sp6pq]

Just to clarify yes, just get left and right brackets and swap the install configuration so it's facing the right way and you can have either bag on either side with the exception being only the bigger bag on the right side if you have an aftermarket exhaust that doesn't interfere with installation. Obviously the right bag is smaller bc the exhaust would obstruct the bigger left size bag. Seen two large bags with aftermarket exhaust using this method. Hope this helps.

[@jakeco438]

Anyone else have problems with their inner threads on the fender stripping out? I installed mine about 4 months ago. With blue thread lock. I put close to 900 miles on the bike with no issues. Last week I rode 1600 miles on a trip with my brother. And three of the four bolts pulled the threads out of the fender and my luggage almost fell off. In the middle of my trip. I was thinking about drilling a hole straight through. And putting a nut with a lock washer on the backside. But I’m worried about clearance with the tire.

[@MacrossGarage]

I did have one inner thread not lining up and had to wiggle the fender some to get it in. Happen on my Super Cub as well. Was it hard to screw in when you tightened them?

[@jakeco438]

@@MacrossGarage Yes, it was a little difficult. It seemed to me. That the luggage brackets and the fender holes didn’t line up properly. I hand to hold and push them to get the bolts to thread in. I think I’m just going to drill out those holes. All the way through. And get some longer bolts. That I can put a wrench on instead of the stock bolts. I will run the bolt through from inside the fender. That way just the heads is sticking out inside the fender.

[@MacrossGarage]

The treads might of gotten messed up then. Make sure the bolt don’t hit the tire.

[@jpbelo]

Hello! Do you still have this bike? I need some help and I think you can easily do me a solid. Hypothetically, let’s say you want small bags on both sides. If you change the position of the screws on the left side (move the longer screw to the back), would you be able to have 2 small bags? Follow up: Any chance you can measure the distance between the center of each of the 3 screw holes (the ones that mount the bag)?

[@jpbelo]

For context: I just bought the new hornet and the mounts seem to have a similar system. I much rather get the hornet rack and the rebel saddlebags. The problem is that neither Honda or dealers know if the bags even fit that mount. Trying to do some research before ordering and having it not fit

[@MacrossGarage]

I’ve heard people do the same to make both sides fit larger bags so wanting two small bags should work. It’s roughly 7.75” from screw to screw. That is the two outer screw.

[@jpbelo]

@@MacrossGarage thanks for the feedback. That helps a lot

[@MacrossGarage]

@@jpbelo No problem.

[@frankfromchicago9248]

Are you happy you got these bags?

[@MacrossGarage]

Yes so far. I've only really used the left bigger one on short trips and work commute

[@rmmotochannel5482]

Nice one, Thanks for posting got mine from Webike but haven't installed it yet.

[@MacrossGarage]

No problem.

[@amandayekel9010]

would this apply to the 500 as well? just got mine and cant seem to find an install video anywhere

[@MacrossGarage]

Not all of it. The 500 is easier because you dont have to add that attachment that goes under the seat. The Honda website should have instructions. Let me know if you can't find them and ill help you out.

[@frankfromchicago9248]

@@MacrossGarage What attachment goes under the seat? I have a Crobin seat on mine. Would that matter? I looked at the instructions and it says nothing about removing the seat.

[@MacrossGarage]

@@frankfromchicago9248 You are correct. I might of mistaken this question for the passenger foot pegs install. Even then I don't think the seat gets affected.

[@iamcondescending]

That stock exhaust has got to go... I'm looking at a rebel 1100 for my first bike, but the first thing I'd have to do is straight pipe it. Having to sacrifice saddlebag size because the exhaust is huge is just dumb.

[@MacrossGarage]

I agree, good thing we have a choice. Most exhaust are usually swapped anyways.

[@wacio]

Sacrificing your hearing for a bit larger bag is dumb

[@TheTrueMannis]

@@waciodo you think stock exhaust sounds good? Serious question, I'm not being ironic. I'm struggling to decide if I should replace it or not.

[@wacio]

@@TheTrueMannis I would never replace stock pipe. Don't like noise. Don't want warranty issues with the bike. Bike may run worse. New pipe may not last as long. Cost. I really do not understand why folks tent to change them.

[@CookHernandez915]

I love the way it looks, I aint changing mine

[@carloslopezcl842]

Would the big bad fit on the right side?

[@MacrossGarage]

No it doesn't. There are other bags of the same look with the bigger size that will fit the right. SW-Motech makes them.

[@khanchi-oe3zr]

thank you! it really helped

[@MacrossGarage]

You are welcome

[@markjulius2006]

Why the silence? For anonymity?

[@MacrossGarage]

No, it more of what I prefer. When I watch how to videos on KZbin I tend to like the videos that are quiet and focus on getting the details. Also it takes longer to film when you have to talk. Also my videos double as AMSR videos lol, you can use them to go to sleep :)

[@markjulius2006]

@@MacrossGarage Thanks for the reply.

[@MacrossGarage]

@@markjulius2006 No Problem

[@davidlu5366]

What brand of saddlebags are they? Thanks!

[@MacrossGarage]

They are from Honda. However the mounts came in a box that had SW-Motech logo on them.

[@markjulius2006]

If you want the stock Honda saddlebags, be prepared for a long wait. I ordered mine 2 months ago and still waiting on a bracket.

[@MacrossGarage]

@@markjulius2006 I can't tell if its just certain parts or the region but mine took long as well. Took 1 month for my items to come in but still waiting on the Windscreen Fairing from honda.

[@MJ-sp6pq]

Nice man thx

[@MacrossGarage]

No problem.

[@aalmeida]

it's easy to steal! how to protect?

[@MacrossGarage]

Yes you can steal it if you know how to release the bags. Well think of ideas to lock them.

[@thewantonboys]

Take the bags with you..

[@MacrossGarage]

@@thewantonboys that’s always an option

[@aalmeida]

​@@thewantonboys I can't always...

[@aalmeida]

@@MacrossGarage ​ when you get mine. I'll be afraid to leave her, with bags, in the parking. can you help for find a solution? something behind to catch...

[@wacio]

These spacers under the side brackets are way too tall. These bag hang too far out

[@MacrossGarage]

They seem ok for me

[@1990-t1j]

Shame they don't lock on.

[@MacrossGarage]

Yea, i had to buy my own lock.