Installing A Passenger Seat Kit On My Rebel 1100!

There were a few hiccups along the way, but I finally got a passenger seat and passenger pegs put on my Rebel 1100! If everything goes according to plan, the Honda passenger seat kit is a straight-forward and fairly easy install that you can do yourself!
Feel free to use these to skip around to the segment(s) you need-
Unboxing And Issues With Damaged Parts- 0:48
Rear Seat Install- 4:18
Right Peg Install-5:07
Left Bracket Install- 6:31
Walk Around/Final Thoughts- 10:09
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[@anthonysantana8396]

Thank you for making this video. I just picked my seat up today and will be installing soon.

[@Dartsu]

Thankfully mine will come with the passenger set already installed! Great video!

[@Semper_24]

Great Video Burch! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Your videos have been a great help.

[@LifeOfBurch]

Glad I could help man! 🙌🏻

[@itsmePC207]

Thanks for creating the video! I watched several others but yours was the only one that helped me figure out how to fix the left side peg. Thanks again!!!

[@LifeOfBurch]

That’s awesome!! Happy to help! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@nickslayton4095]

In Australia all rebels come Standard with the passenger seat already attached to the bike to meet Australian Design Rules. It can be removed later if the rider desires, but in order to be registered as a bike that can take a pillion the bike has to be sold already set-up that way.

[@turtle19dad]

Man, my 1100T doesn’t even come with pegs or 2 up seat!!!!

[@RosenbergCEO]

Interesting that my dealer offer 2 seater as standard :) and that is what I got ;) thank You for your videos! Watched all of them and got My new 1100 with reg.nr.: GR81 🍻

[@FlashedNinja]

Hope to see your update on this with a passenger! Looking far out in future of possibly getting this for chill adventure trips with the wife as she definitely does not like riding on my zx-6r 😂 even with seated grips.

[@stevereubart8255]

Thanks for this video. I had the passenger seat and pegs installed by the dealer when I bought my bike, but now I realize I need to be able to use my tail bag more than I need a passenger seat, so I'm going to remove it. Looks like that should be pretty easy!

[@nicedog212]

Burch, good to meet you today Sr. Great content on your channel and looking forward for more videos to see! Beautiful Rebel btw!

[@LifeOfBurch]

Great meeting you Miguel! Sorry if I seemed off, I was in the middle of an install gone wrong 😅 I hope you’re able to get your Scout soon enough!

[@redhawk1497]

Mine came scratched and worn pretty much in the same areas. And the mounting bracket had torn through the box. But it took so long to get that I went ahead and installed it and purchased some toutch up paint. It looks almost like new. 👍

[@stevensanger]

Great video it's nice to see your not the only who has problems installing parts...me I screw most installs up lol

[@paulhuddleston8296]

Thanks Burch, just finished mine. They sent me a brown seat though, so I will have to swap it if/when the black ones come off back order....

[@JJPelszynski]

Looks good with the passenger seat and will look even better loaded up with an unsuspecting female. Good job man!

[@mitchellmittman4018]

Couple of points that I came across when installing the kit on an 1100T. 1. The attached screw on the right side peg is not the same diameter as the nut/screw that's already there. You need to get a smaller diameter nut 2. My bike did not have the rubber dampener that Burch mentioned came on the stock edition. Had to add a spacer 3. I also had a screw that was tightened by Thor himself. But instead of fighting it, I sprayed some wd-40, left it alone for 5 minutes and it came right out. Thanks for the video!

[@awesomeerr8765]

Trex racing has some neat stuff for this bike. Cool skid plate too.

[@joshcabral3232]

Best KZbinr for the rebel much love

[@LifeOfBurch]

I appreciate that bro!! 🙏🏻

[@kalebporter9943]

Got my seat and backrest the week of the 4th. Loved cruising. Only thing I can say is I can't wait for third party parts to become more available. The wife wanted a wider seat, and I don't wanna keep waiting on Honda for everything. Enjoy man! Bike looks great! Thanks for the video!

[@LifeOfBurch]

I agree! Aftermarket parts will be a blessing. Check out the Mustang seats though! They just announced roomier/more comfortable seats for the rider and passenger. They’re 8-12 weeks out in production, but if they’re anything like the Mustang seat for the 500, they’ll be super comfortable!

[@kalebporter9943]

@LifeOfBurch Do they have it already announced and it's just backordered? I haven't been able to find em. Sorry mate. I appreciate the help!

[@johnwicks4936]

What do you think of the backrest? It looks to me like it doesn’t come up high enough for the passenger’s back.

[@kalebporter9943]

@@johnwicks4936 I've given rides to a few different people and haven't really heard any complaints. It definitely does it's job. I prefer the look as well. That being said, for longer rides over 30 or 45 minutes, a higher rest would be much more comfortable. I don't regret getting the backrest, but I can see that weakness. My main complaint is just the seat. Very narrow. That would be my biggest focus. Good luck mate! Hope this helped!

[@DannySword21]

7:00 oh no! 😂😂😂 just like that!!

[@clinton3178]

I recommend getting yourself a hex set for your ratchet lot more control and you won't fly out and possibly scratch you paint. Nice video

[@SnappysPowerWashing]

I had the exact same experience with those stupid screws in the utility box on my 2024 model just the other day. Thor must still work at the factory. Stripped the crap out of the screw on mine also.

[@nickcampbell9926]

Thanks for the video! Just got done installing my seat and pegs! Did you adjust your suspension any after adding your passenger seat?

[@puzzlepuzzlepuzzle760]

Hey man great video. Did you figure out how many clicks for a 2up?

[@Jkwak30]

Love your videos I got the same set up but just quick question I’m getting backseat and Peg where did you get the spacers

[@elizabethwonders]

Seat looks great! La Pera may be able To match the diamond stitching for your passenger seat. You may have to buy their passenger pillion for them to do a diamond stitch?. Will you purchase a back rest for your passenger? I know they make them for the 500 Rebel. 👍

[@dingo5208]

In Canada all the rebel 1100's come with a passenger seat and pegs installed

[@Elijah-fc3ex]

Damn dude, ups is taking out their rage on your packages

[@jamesharold4983]

Could've sworn I seen a Fedex label on the unboxing.

[@javierrestrepo7631]

What is the new model part name that connects to the battery box? I ordered the backseat and footpegs for my rebel 1100 but they didn't come with the replacement part.

[@ayserides]

Pretty interesting that your bike doesn't come with the passenger seat. I'm pretty sure it's the law in the UK for bikes to come with the passenger seat and pegs. This set looks good though! Btw, just bought a rebel 500 partly because of you!

[@BreakingNVain]

Is there a rear cargo accessory for the Rebel 1100? Not the one that goes on the fender, but one that would be behind the passenger seat.

[@joekayed5954]

Hey Burch love your videos man please help me decide if I should get a 1100 or 500 I'm a beginner rider but 6ft 225 pounds

[@jamesshaffer3951]

@lifeofburch link to the pax seat/peg kit for the 1100 please

[@candacea749]

Great video! I just bought my 2021 Honda Rebel 500 ABS (white) yesterday and it’s coming on Wednesday! I sat on the 1100 at my dealership and oh boy was it luxurious! I will stick with my 500 for now since i’m new. lol. Hey, I’ve got a video idea! what if you did a “New tools for beginners” video, as a new rider i’m unsure which tools are needed and which are excessive. Thanks and Ride Safe!

[@LifeOfBurch]

Congrats on your new 500! That’s exciting! As for tools I bring when I’m riding, I only bring what’s already provided under the seat and just hope that’s enough lol as for tools to keep at home to work on the bike, I’d say getting a good socket and wrench set and a nice Allen key set should cover most things you’ll need! You might want to invest in a rear bike stand and a chain brush for chain maintenance too. Bikes are fairly easy to tinker with so you don’t need much!

[@boedude8496]

I was looking to put the carrier rack instead of a seat. but they give a maximum weight of 6-8 lbs. why is that if the seat on the same fender holds another person? same for the one that extends off the back

[@johnwicks4936]

Anyone found a good screen for the 1100? In Canada we are lucky we get the passenger seat and pegs with the bike. I’m wondering what the factory batwing will be like but I have the Bordeaux red and the screen only comes in flat black if you can even find one.

[@alittlegeckogamer4608]

Hey birch, I have a question, could I fit the 1100 tank on the 500? I’m curious because I’m commuting on it doing roughly 750km a week and wanted to extend my range

[@dragginawaggin]

looks good, now how does it ride?

[@totheboneproductions4373]

Hey Burch (probably not the best video to post this but don't know if you check previous ones), been following you for a while now and just bought a new Rebel 500, super pleased with a bike expect one thing... It wobbles and shakes like crazy between 50-70km/h if I let go of my hands but if I go to 40 or 80 everything is fine, the bike is brand new not even 300 kms on it and it's super weird. Don't know if you have any clues or tips regarding what it may be but thanks in advance! Cheers from Lisbon, Portugal!

[@mitchellmittman4018]

1100T with pillion Do the saddlebags on the 1100T interfere with a passenger?

[@kusuko..scla..213]

Can you! Do a video about HARD SADDLE BAGS plz!!!!

[@damnitbadger7119]

your amazon link for a rear seat does not come with black pegs or the plastic trim piece

[@Miche9711]

Noticed that you decided to stick with the new seat, at first you where very unsure. Is it much better than the stock seat?

[@zaolian]

I am having a really hard time unscrewing those 6mms. Even with an impact wrench I wasn’t able to. Any tricks?

[@stevemiller7433]

I went to the local Honda Dealer, he only had one 1100 there, an automatic and it had already sold. After watching your videos I wanted to see one in the flesh. It was a little smaller than I thought it would be... (How tall are you?) Obviously I couldn't sit on it or ride it as it had been sold. I also noted that viewing it from the rear, the engine casing was incredibly wide, is that an issue? They had a 500 and it was narrow.

[@luperamirez2660]

Plot Twist: Post Man or Delivery person watches these videos to troll Burch on every delivery!🤣

[@LifeOfBurch]

Hahah that would be so messed up! 😂

[@autoantics]

Just learned that most Japanese bikes (and cars, copy machines, etc.) do NOT have Phillips head screws, but instead have JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) screws which look the same but are slightly different. JIS screw heads may strip or "cam out" with Phillips screw drivers. Don't know for sure that's what happened to in this video, but it's certainly possible. Look for JIS screwdrivers on Amazon.

[@theunkind7326]

Is the spacer hard rubber?

[@rogerparliman1892]

Hey Burch so I got my first chance to sit on the 1100 and it’s going to be a no for me! I know you are taller than I am but I am 5’6” with a 29” in seam so I can flat foot but my legs feel cramped at the knees so I am not sure how you deal with it unless you are cramped and just deal with it? It’s a shame.

[@maximusg7509]

0:10 what is that orange bike? Model?

[@mitchellmittman4018]

More comments: Basically the kit that's for the 1100T is totally different than the one for the "normal" 1100. Waaay simpler. No need to take out the battery pan. Part number is: 08R70-MLA-A30ZB

[@ed.t.hansen6499]

what about a back rack; top box ?

[@skipperalex1]

Is that OEM seat?

[@paul.aragon]

It would be nice if someone came out with a dual purpose slider/foot peg for that install position.

[@LifeOfBurch]

It would probably be pretty slippery as a foot peg, but T-Rex’s frame sliders should theoretically fit where the foot pegs go. Also, Burly Brand is coming out with sliders that mount at the top of the shock next month.

[@MatoMusic805]

What kind of seat is that?

[@molallamerica896]

Japanese Industrial Standard! You need to buy JIS screwdriver bits on Amazon so that you don’t destroy you screws. JIS looks like Phillips but it is different.

[@LifeOfBurch]

Never heard of those, I’ll have to look into it. The biggest issue I had was lack of space on the left side. I couldn’t get my first drill to fit in the space without hitting the battery tray. If you look closely, the battery tray was actually pushing down the drill’s trigger before I could apply any pressure, so the drill was inadvertently stripping the bolt without my finger even on the trigger. Super frustrating.

[@Mononoken]

I cant find the seat and pegs anywhere :(

[@jimgordon3468]

Hey Birch. Do you know where to find a bolt to replace the rear seat bolt that connects the seat to the fender? I am looking for one that screws in with my fingers not an Alan wrench. Can't find the right size.

[@marcelpursche5339]

Could you test how the comfort for the passenger is on the 1100? The 500 feels pretty cramped for the passenger especially the feet position is not really comfortable. Is this a bit better on the 1100?

[@LifeOfBurch]

Yup, I plan to do a test with a passenger once I’m back from vacation and can find a victim!…uhh…I mean volunteer 👀😂

[@itsjbz2440]

First time I watch a video this early !😎 what’s up burch

[@LifeOfBurch]

Ayyy early squad! What’s up dude?! 🤘🏻

[@ovadehiwaga7069]

Second hand?

[@shawnnn3]

WHERE is the EBAY link so we can buy it PLEASSSSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@michaelchau2300]

Have you had anybody ride on the passenger seat yet? I also have the two brothers exhaust and was wondering if it interferes with the passengers cuz of the upswept design

[@sachan9081]

That is a very good question

[@mariannemurphy592]

…and girls. Boys and girls!😉

[@jlamb62480]

Yo Burch! Love your vids. Question for you, I've got a '22 Rebel 1100 DCT and cannot find a passenger seat anywhere. Do you know if the '21 passenger seat will fit the '22? How can I find out you think?

[@linuxinstalled]

It should be the same. To my knowledge, the only difference between the years is the paint offerings. If you want to sanity check, I would call your dealer

[@hvymax]

My life is a lot less complicated keeping a variety of paints available for touchups.

[@saulontheroad9605]

I just came from a 2500 kms travel in my bike and I wonder how good is this bike for long distance travel. Have you ever try it ?

[@Mononoken]

I did a 2.5 hour ride and it wasnt too bad. The wind was the worst. So have a good helmet. But if you have long enough arms it shouldn't be too bad on your back.

[@loganlewerenz2952]

It has to be the shipping company, there’s now way these companies are THAT bad

[@Kris123x]

The link you have saved for the passenger seat is not the same as you installed. I purchased a seat based on your recommendation and it’s not exact. Now I am trying to find a fairing that has the indentation for the bracket. Help needed int shows that link is for a 300/500 Rebel, and apparently they don’t need the replacement fairing.

[@LifeOfBurch]

Correct, the Rebel 1100 and Rebel 300/500 passenger kits are totally different. You need the Rebel 1100 specific kit from Honda. Even if you somehow find the indented plastic piece, the kit you have will not mount up. I never said they were cross compatible or said to buy through that link as it’s listed as a 300/500 kit.

[@LifeOfBurch]

Here's a link to the 1100 kit on ebay- www.ebay.com/itm/313729541249?hash=item490bbce481:g:sq4AAOSwrGVhewhw

[@MrBTRDAYZ]

Make sure your test passenger has an ample bottom! Maybe around 150 pounds. And comment on the combined weight capacity the bike is designed to support riding 2 up, and any suspension adjustments needed. Finally, speak to how the bike's handling characteristics changed (if at all) while riding 2 up!

[@mohamedmahmoud-zz8yr]

I can’t find the seat any where. I would love to take my son for a ride. 😞

[@LifeOfBurch]

Keep checking eBay! They’ll pop up on there every once in awhile. Japan.webike.net is another place that has them in stock occasionally too. If you’re looking for a non-OEM option, T-Rex Racing has an aftermarket passenger seat kit as well, but not sure if they’ve started production yet.

[@Shikiouji]

i dont understand why the US doesnt get the rear seat with the bike..

[@LifeOfBurch]

I could be wrong, but I thought I read somewhere that it has something to do with other countries’ motorcycle licenses being different than in the US. Like how in the US there’s just one motorcycle license, but other countries have different “levels” that allow you to ride bigger CC’s, ride with passengers, etc. I don’t remember the specifics of it though.

[@hecnotic]

Any chance you have a link for the washer/spacers ?

[@LifeOfBurch]

Here you go!- amzn.to/3mx2pT8 I believe others have had success using the spacer that's in the stock muffler where it attaches at the exhaust bracket, but it doesn't look quite as good in my opinion.

[@hecnotic]

@@LifeOfBurch any plans on getting the new TBR that allows luggage bags 👀

[@LifeOfBurch]

@@hecnotic right now it’s not in the plans. I don’t plan to run big bags and I prefer the look of the original TBR when there’s no bags. I’m in talks with them about maaaybe doing a giveaway of the new exhaust though 👀

[@hecnotic]

@@LifeOfBurch 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 next meet up I’ll be there I’m only in NJ. I want the TBR because if I go out there I’ll need bags lol.

[@jh9740]

do you only buy scratched or damaged stuff lol - don't get the best luck pal with online orders

[@jimmyonthedrug]

Here

[@aneurysm1991]

Ayo where can I get a Life Of Burch sticker?

[@LifeOfBurch]

Venmo Burch422 and include your address! $3 each or $5 for two! 🤘🏻

[@aneurysm1991]

@@LifeOfBurch just sent the cash but forgot to put the address because I’m a moron. Left a comment with the address under the purchase if that works. Not sure how Venmo works lol

[@LifeOfBurch]

@@aneurysm1991 yup, I just saw it come through! Thanks for getting some! I’ll send them out Monday! 🤘🏻

[@hvymax]

Factory locktite on things.

[@gilsontopfstedt3554]

such seats are very uncomfortable for the passengers , for the case you make a trip longer than 50 km or some 30 miles...

[@ziggy7457]

God damn. Damaged again. Four times now? Or is it five. Sorry man.

[@LifeOfBurch]

My thoughts exactly 😭 thanks man!

[@orunenf5533]

Most of your issues with the install seemed to be the wrong tools were used. If you would've bought a better ratchet/socket it would've been a breeze

[@user-pf5du2ox6v]

Excuse me Im your youtube subscriber Nice to meet you Can you talk to me I want buy also rear seat set~~ Can you talk order website Thank you very much

[@mitchrozelle269]

The bike is to small for a passenger ! That"s why it dosed come with one!

[@rayray_x2]

What happen to your previous female

[@rodrissanen7047]

Your a princess, goodbye..

[@stevemiller7433]

You're.

[@jamesharold4983]

KMFA bolo gtfooh

[@garyrivera895]

Yeah LifeOfBurch Mike, you need to take advice from this guy with 4 whole subscribers.