Installing T-Rex Racing Center Stand on a Honda Rebel 1100

[@billmorrow1401]

Thanks For that video! That's one of those awkward installation jobs i try to avoid but well worth the trouble. I appreciate your effort! I'm gonna wait till the temperature goes down a bit to get er done!

[@papastevesgarage]

Glad to help. It's probably easier after you've done it once. But, it's one of those jobs you only need to do once. I'm glad I added the center stand. Chain maintenance is due again.

[@MikeTerry1969]

Thanks, just installed it today. Mine was complicated by the fact my crash bars also bolt into those same two holes on each side. After fighting it for a couple hours I decided to lightly bolt the underneath bolts first, and then wiggle the side bracket into place, and then bolting everything tight. Took me about 4-5 hours.

[@papastevesgarage]

Thanks for sharing. I have a set of crash bars to mount, but haven't done it yet.

[@iMBlessedYT]

@@papastevesgarage Are you installing the TREX engine guards?

[@jedibane]

Great video. Very helpful. Thanks. I have some Trex parts on my rebel 500. Agree the instructions are not great. I’m very satisfied with their highway pegs and engine guards

[@papastevesgarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamespatterson4468]

Great idea, but as a layman there's no way I would attempt to fit the stand. Well done for making the instruction video.

[@papastevesgarage]

Cool, thanks

[@dragoclarke9497]

Very well done video. I had discounted the Rebel due to lack of centre stand but this has me thinking of it again, Only problem is the freight and taxes to ship the stand to the UK will likely bring the cost to about $450, a lot of money for a stand.🤔

[@papastevesgarage]

Thanks for sharing! That's a lot of money for shipping.

[@Juandachu]

If the concern is for chain maintenance, consider a Snapjack V2 or similar. Between it and your side stand it lifts off the wheel enough to do chain maintenance. I wasn't able to find a EU distributor but I think they do have one in the UK. I ended up buying a knock-off from Amazon. It's not as pretty but it gets the job done, and still small enough to be thrown into a saddlebag for touring.

[@Timo-y8p]

simply excellent video. Thank you for your time invested in this.

[@papastevesgarage]

Thanks for watching.

[@jamesbronson3347]

Hey Papa, Trex just came out with a new ADJUSTABLE center stand for the Rebel 1100 and 1100T. Wish I would have waited!

[@papastevesgarage]

I just looked at it. The original stand usually provides enough clearance to spin the rear wheel. Although, one time it didn't. I'm not sure what the variable was. The adjustable stand is very interesting.

[@jamescampolo7824]

Hi Steve, a while back we discussed using a lift on the Rebel and you wanted to know how it worked out. I came up with a plan to make a simple jig to hold the bike on a center lift. Here's my idea. Have you ever received a large package with some irregular shaped item inside that was packed in what looks like foam insulation that fits the item perfectly and the foam is wrapped in plastic. Well, you could make this kind of custom shaped foam that wraps around the headers and bottom of the engine. First take a piece of plywood that is a little bigger than the platform on the lift. Put a sheet of heavy plastic over it. Wrap a sheet of heavy plastic around the bottom of the engine and header trying to get it into all of the nooks and cranies of the bottom of the motor and tape it in place. It can be left a bit lose as the foam filler will fill it in as needed. Place the lift platform under the bike and raise the lift to about 3" below the header. While the bike is held up so it is virticle, fill the 3" gap with spray foam insulation, might take a couple cans. (they're only about $4 each at Walmart in the paint department). There are a couple types of spray foam some expand like 3x some 1x. I'd go with the 1x, the 3x can get out of control and go all over. This stuff is impossible to get off once it sticks, hence, the plastic. You could probably use heavy garbage bags for the plastic. A few years ago I was putting in a new bath tub and needed to fill the space under it to stablize it. First I tried morter, that didn't work out. Then I got this idea, after the plumbing is in place, lift the tub up about 3", fill the gap with the spray foam and then lower it. It shaped perfectly to the bottom of the tub and filled the gap to the floor. I just had to scrape up what oozed out. I let it set overnight and that tub wasn't going anywhere and was totally stable while standing in it. I used to work for a company that would ship very expensive test equipment with this foam packing. Using the spray/liquid stuff causes it to fill in where it needs to go, unlike pre-shaped foam like a TV comes in. I'll give this a try when it cools off, right now it's 100 out. I'm sure it will work. If it didn't, I'm only out $10.

[@papastevesgarage]

Interesting idea. Thanks for sharing this solution.

[@wardout5695]

T-Rex is great, they make a lot of great stuff for my Rebel 1100T.

[@papastevesgarage]

All of their accessory designs seem a bit unrefined and industrial to me. But they are sturdy and function, if not necessarily the aesthetic I would like.

[@RogerDiotte]

WOWOWOWOWOW.....I LOVE this video...I NEED a bike with Center Stand...I'm still riding my 1984 VT750C Shadow lol in Canada and of course it has a center stand and I just assume most all bikes have a center.....BOY was I wrong! So I'm REALLY thinking hard about buying this bike...I'm really liking what you are showing me here Steve ya ole man ya! Oh and man I really like your bikes color....I have that color on my 750 Shadow even though I was a BLACK bike guy my life!

[@papastevesgarage]

Let me know what bike you buy. Thanks for sharing the love.

[@2woofs784]

Thanks for the great video. Prayers Flying for safe travels

[@papastevesgarage]

Thank you too!

[@MiroVaclav]

Perfect job👍

[@papastevesgarage]

Glad you think so!

[@johnpark8465]

Thank you for the video

[@papastevesgarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@TravisL.Desmadreson]

Great video! Keep up the good work.

[@papastevesgarage]

Thanks, will do!

[@annehause7118]

Thanks for the great video!!! I love your sense of humor too!!! I'm strongly considering getting this for mine. I have watched multiple videos of people using jacks to lift their bikes. 😮😮😮 Are they CrAzY?!?! My first thought was it's gonna tip over!!!! I just dont know if I'd be strong enough to get it up and down off the stand.

[@papastevesgarage]

Getting the 1100 onto the center stand is tricky for me. I weigh about 200 pounds. I straddle the bike, put my weight on the center stand's down arm with my left foot, then throw my weight toward the back of the bike while pulling the handlebars toward me. This awkward mounting maneuver may explain why Honda only puts a side stand on the 1100. I can usually get the bike onto the center stand by the third try. Despite the challenge of raising the bike onto the center stand, I'm happy with my decision to install it. I don't need to get out the front stand/wheel chock and floor jack anymore when I'm ready to do chain maintenance. A paddock stand that fits the 1100s swing arm would be an alternative. Maybe somebody makes one now that doesn't break the bank.

[@petzkhie]

I am also considering this, I hope to see a video of both mount and dismount of the center stand after they install it.

[@ericy1005]

I wish these aftermarket companies that charge a lot for their products would at least include black bolts for a blacked out motor and frame. Brand new shiny off the shelf bolts with aftermarket hardware on a beautiful stock bike is such a bummer and all the companies do it. Nobody thinks about the bolts. Must be costly or something?? At least offer the bolts that are highly visible on the side of the bike in black.

[@papastevesgarage]

You're preaching to the choir. I paid big bucks for the Corbin gunslinger saddle, which really need to be shipped with a knurled, thumb nut to lock down the back of the seat. I had to buy one separately. For that the Corbin seat, chrome would be best because the metal strap securing the rear of the seat to the fender is chrome. But a black metal strap and black thumb nut should be an option.

[@ericy1005]

@@papastevesgarage Yep! I almost went with Corbin. Very pricey and I liked the look of the Mustang. I ride about 2~3 hours per session, so the Mustang works for me. I bought front fork and rear paddock stands for lifting the bike. Have my first 600 mile oil change coming. Also will be handy for easier chain cleaning/lube. Thanks and enjoy your ride!

[@Ghostdc7]

I just received mine last week. I think they listened. My center stand and bolt, washers are blacked out.

[@jamesbronson3347]

I ordered the black bolts and washers so they will match the bike.

[@papastevesgarage]

Great idea. Who did you order them from?

[@jamesbronson3347]

@@papastevesgarage Amazon

[@florida-georgia-railfan-777]

Thank you for this well made video! I have a question: Does the center stand change the ground or lean angle clearance?

[@papastevesgarage]

I haven't had an issue with turns, but I'm not a very aggressive rider. All my riding is on pavement, so ground clearance isn't an issue. Eyeballing it, the lean and ground clearance don't look like they will be a problem.

[@tkstylem]

excellent work

[@papastevesgarage]

Thanks for the visit

[@angetassou166]

Bonjour, je me suis abonné très bonne explication, la béquille ne frotte pas en virages? J'ai environ votre age et je compte reprendre la moto avec le même modèle ( en changeant la selle d'origine aussi ) je vois que vous avez une Corbin c'est bien plus confortable . Pouvez-vous me dire si cette moto vaut vraiment le coup de l'acheter svp. Merci de votre retour .

[@papastevesgarage]

Thank you for the compliment. I haven't had any trouble with the center stand dragging on hard turns. However, I am not an aggressive rider, so I don't push the limits on turns the way some 20-something riders might. I am delighted with my 1100. The DCT is a different riding experience from a manual transmission bike, but I think the dual-clutch automatic works well for the kind of cruising that I prefer. I have come to believe that 90% of manual shifting is mostly busy work. Here is the major difference. The automatic transmission tends to keep shift points at around 2000-2500 RPMs. When I switch to manual mode, I tend to rev the engine toward the 4000 RPM range before shifting. So, be aware the DCT will change the way you ride. Overall, I think this is a very good motorcycle for the money. Here are some things I think Honda could have done better. I wish the riding position were more upright and the stock seat were more comfortable. A larger capacity gas tank seems reasonable for a cruiser. Acceleration is lively and handling is fairly nimble, but I'm disappointed the motorcycle is limited to 100 mph or slower, even though I have never pushed the bike above 90 mph and probably never will. I would prefer a belt drive or a drive shaft to reduce the amount of chain maintenance needed. Engine and transmission are strong and durable. The bike is well equipped from the factory with antilock hydraulic disk brakes front and rear. Traction control is an excellent safety feature. The bike is not designed to do wheelies, so electronically dampening front wheel lift is not really an issue for me. I like user-selectable riding modes, and i use the standard equipment cruise control frequently. And the 1100 looks more like a traditional motorcycle than a video-game crotch rocket. I took French in high school and 16 credits hours of French in college, but if I made mistakes below, please blame the glitchy translation on Google. Merci pour le compliment. Je n'ai eu aucun problème avec la béquille centrale qui traînait dans les virages serrés. Cependant, je ne suis pas un pilote agressif, donc je ne repousse pas les limites dans les virages comme le feraient certains pilotes d'une vingtaine d'années. Je suis ravi de mon 1100. Le DCT offre une expérience de conduite différente d'un vélo à transmission manuelle, mais je pense que la boîte automatique à double embrayage fonctionne bien pour le type de croisière que je préfère. J'en suis venu à croire que 90 % des changements de vitesses manuels sont principalement des travaux exigeants. Voici la différence majeure. La transmission automatique a tendance à maintenir les points de changement de vitesse à environ 2 000-2 500 tr/min. Lorsque je passe en mode manuel, j'ai tendance à faire tourner le moteur vers la plage de 4 000 tr/min avant de changer de vitesse. Sachez donc que le DCT va changer votre façon de rouler. Dans l'ensemble, je pense que c'est une très bonne moto pour le prix. Voici certaines choses que je pense que Honda aurait pu faire mieux. J'aurais aimé que la position de conduite soit plus droite et que le siège d'origine soit plus confortable. Un réservoir d’essence de plus grande capacité semble raisonnable pour un croiseur. L'accélération est vive et la maniabilité est assez agile, mais je suis déçu que la moto soit limitée à 100 mph ou moins, même si je n'ai jamais poussé la moto au-dessus de 90 mph et ne le ferai probablement jamais. Je préférerais un entraînement par courroie ou un arbre d'entraînement pour réduire la quantité d'entretien de la chaîne nécessaire. Le moteur et la transmission sont solides et durables. Le vélo est bien équipé en usine avec des freins à disque hydrauliques antiblocage à l'avant et à l'arrière. L’antipatinage est un excellent dispositif de sécurité. Le vélo n'est pas conçu pour faire des wheelies, donc l'amortissement électronique du levage de la roue avant n'est pas vraiment un problème pour moi. J'aime les modes de conduite sélectionnables par l'utilisateur et j'utilise fréquemment le régulateur de vitesse de série. Et la 1100 ressemble plus à une moto traditionnelle qu’à une fusée à entrejambe de jeu vidéo. J'ai suivi des cours de français au lycée et 16 crédits d'heures de français à l'université, mais si j'ai commis des erreurs ci-dessous, veuillez blâmer la traduction erronée sur Google.

[@angetassou166]

@@papastevesgarage merci beaucoup de m'avoir répondu, je vous souhaite une bonne continuation, à plus peut-être. Thierry de Carry-le-Rouet à coté de Marseille.

[@wellingtonsoto5166]

Does anyone know if it's compatible if you've installed burley brand stiletto shocks? They raise the motorcycle a few inches off the ground and I don't think the center stand will be able to reach.

[@papastevesgarage]

I suspect you are correct. Let me know if you get confirmation.

[@wellingtonsoto5166]

​@papastevesgarage The adjustable stand works and reaches the ground. Even with the shocks, it's about 5 inches off the ground.

[@jamescampolo7824]

I have another idea. Instead of using two pieces of plastic, one on the lift and one on the bottom of the bike, just place the lift 3" below the header and fill a garbage bag in that space with as much foam insulation as it takes to fill it.Let is cure overnight. Again may take two or three cans of foam but it should work. Note" this stuff sets up in about 15 minutes. Also, I dont know if the foam will eat up the garbage bag. I don't think so. We'll see.

[@papastevesgarage]

Let me know if you are successful.

[@Motocampster]

Can anyone tell me if the center stand lift the rear high enough to remove the rear tire? Thanks.

[@papastevesgarage]

Wow. I meant to answer this right away. Sorry it took so long. Right after I installed the center stand the rear wheel cleared the ground by enough that I could spin it easily. However, the last time I did chain maintenance, I got a bit too much friction between tire and ground to spin it easily. A 1/2 inch piece of wood under each center stand foot solved the problem. I suspect the cold weather, a difference in tire inflation or a combination of both made just enough difference to change clearance. It could have been where I parked the bike on my concrete driveway. I can't say for sure. Papa Steve

[@Motocampster]

@@papastevesgarage thanks for the reply. I went ahead and just purchased a pitbull rear lift stand made for the rebel to make sure I had enough height to remove the rear wheel for a tire change.

[@andrewnelson1369]

anyone know if this will work with the stiletto shocks?

[@papastevesgarage]

I can't help you with that. Post again if you find an answer.

[@bliquidfire]

Salute to you my good sir! 🫡 That was exceptional!

[@papastevesgarage]

You are always welcome.

[@anthonyjones6610]

Once again its a big thank you from me! 😁👍

[@papastevesgarage]

Thank you too!

[@Roro-ec3ki]

Hey Steve im ready for my first oil change. Could you tell me where you bought the pil and filters? Please and thank you

[@papastevesgarage]

I had the dealer do the first and second oil changes while the bike was still on warranty. I am glad that I did. The dealer screwed up the second oil change and sent the motorcycle home with me leaking a serious amount of oil. I had to take the 1100 back twice for a fix before the dealer determined the tech had damage a part related to the O-ring while replacing the DCT filter and shop had to order and replace the damage part. There is an alert here. Something about changing the DCT filter is not as routine as it should be. Knowing that will make me more careful. I will be doing the next oil change myself. I'll probably buy oil and filter from the dealer. The cost is inflated, but I am confident about the quality. At some point I may switch to non-Honda products, but I haven't researched those yet. So, I won't make a recommendation to you other than stick with Honda oil and filters for now. And be cautious changing the DCT filter, if your 1100 is a DCT. Something error to do with the O-ring can cost you money.

[@jamescampolo7824]

Hi Steve, what's the point of putting a center stand on the Rebel? I put a center stand on my Valkyrie 20 years ago to use as a lift for maintenance purposes and that's all I used it for. Later I bought a lift for half the price of the center stand and sold the center stand for more than I paid for the lift. The lift I bought picks up the bike in the middle by the motor/trani. Leaves both wheels off the gound and gets used a couple times a year. You will find that you will use your center stand about that much also. When I want to work on only the rear wheel, I have a small platform about 1.5" high with rollers that you push the bike on and it allows the rear (or front wheel) free to rotate while the bike is on the side stand for wheel cleaning, chain maintenance, etc. and cost $40.

[@papastevesgarage]

Your points are well taken. I'm sure your method works best for you. However, I've tried all the methods you describe and still find the center stand more convenient. I bought one of those roller platforms first. The rear tire didn't roll very well on it. I found it too difficult to spin the rear wheel. So I the platform is hanging on the wall of my garage now. I own a motorcycle lift that worked well with my Suzuki Boulevard S50. It's not so good with the Rebel 1100 because the exhaust is in the way. You have to modify the lift or remove the exhaust to use the lift with the 1100. I haven't yet found a modification for the lift that has earned my confidence. I still have the lift, but it's mostly useless with the 1100. With 1100 chain requiring cleaning and lubing every 600 miles, I expect to use the center stand once a month at least. Let me know if you have a reliable modification for the left.

[@jamescampolo7824]

@papastevesgarage I haven't tried the lift on the 1100 yet. I've only used the roller thing. Yes, the wheel is a bit hard to turn, but I got used to it. Takes about 20 min to clean and lube the chain. When it comes time for tires, if the lift won't work, I'll use a floor jack and tie off the bike to the rafters. With the valkyrie, I use the lift and tie the bike off for safety. I'm too cheap to spend the money on a single bike/purpose stand.

[@josephsaia5527]

A centerstand is convenient to oil your chain when on a long trip

[@jamescampolo7824]

@@josephsaia5527 I chamge the oil on my Rebel on the side stand. Just hold the bike vertices so all the oil drains out. I also turn the motor over a few seconds with the drain plugs out and oil filter off to get the dirty oil out of the oil pump.

[@theslowdeath]

when I rode to wash my motorcycle I wore stand like a necklace... lucky car wash is very close

[@papastevesgarage]

Interesting image. Take care.

[@josephsaia5527]

I have the T Rex centerstand installed on my 1100T. I have been successful only twice in over a dozen tries. Too old to be straining so much. The bike is low . It has nothing convenient to grab.I use to lift my Goldwing actually all my bikes I ever had with center stands were easier than this Rebel 1100T

[@papastevesgarage]

I have trouble pulling it up on the stand, too. My drive has a little slope to it, so that may be helping me. What I have found is that you need to put a lot of weight on the footrest. The leverage will help you pull the bike onto to the stand. I weight 200 pounds.

[@josephsaia5527]

@@papastevesgarage I will try again

[@anthonysilvestri4946]

My God you ruined that bike! 😂 But I guess it's a DCT anyway so it doesn't matter LOL

[@papastevesgarage]

function over form!