Rebel 1100 Burly Brand Sissy Bar- Bigger Is Better?!

Does size really matter?...ya know...for sissy bars? Today I installed my Burly Brand sissy bar on my Rebel 1100 and compared it to my OEM Honda Passenger Backrest. There seemed to be a clear winner based off of Nina's reaction, but I'll let you be the judge...
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[@LifeWithStiel]

BURCH!!! I want to thank you! I took my MSF class this weekend. I did an AMAZING job also i rode a Honda Grom! I just want to thank you for encouraging me to pursue my dream!

[@LifeOfBurch]

Hell yea dude!! So awesome! Keep chasing those dreams and ride safe!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@LifeWithStiel]

@@LifeOfBurch looking at bikes now! Got my eyes on a 2019 rebel 500 for $4k.

[@LifeOfBurch]

@@LifeWithStiel sounds like a solid price if the bike’s in good shape!

[@peterclifford8917]

Man, the R1100 looks so good by itself, and all the stuff you're doing makes it even better. That bar is amazing. Just wish we could get the parts for the Rebel to do all this to it in the UK easily. :(

[@LifeOfBurch]

Thanks man! I love this sissy bar, and I’m so stoked on how my bike is turning out! I’m fairly certain that Burly Brand will ship internationally if you reach out to them directly too! I’ve seen a few Canadians do it that way. Could be worth a try!

[@wave6413]

Motea in the UK have a nice bar at a good price - But they don't ship to OZ but U are round the corner - Have look it might fit the bill.

[@Sectionatebeats]

Great vid Burch! Sissy bar looks great. I haven’t even had a chance to put the OEM one on and you got me considering this beauty instead! 🙏💸✊🏻

[@sidetraxx]

Love your videos man! Pretty much all the mods you got I’ve been looking at and ordering! Been eye balling this sissybar for awhile. Hope one day you start getting kickbacks with these products.

[@LifeOfBurch]

Thanks dude! Glad I could help! One day all this hard work will pay off and I’ll be able to make a living off of it! 😅😂

[@dengen324]

I had that tough decision as well...I didn't want a tall one...i almost got the one you got...it just looks cool and kinda take you back to the 70's, but i ended up getting the shorter one. My wife hasn't tried it yet. As always thanks for the informative videos...ya'll do a great job...ride safe...God bless and protect ya'll always

[@ZipKickGo]

I got the exact same size burly bar for my Sportster 1200, it is a night and day the difference compared to the sliding butt-stopper like your honda one which I had on my Honda Shadow. My sportbike friends say it's not cool, but I am really into the classic cruiser style, it's definitely an acquired taste but it's definitely worth it.

[@adirondackwombat]

Finally got too get my first ride on my 1100 yesterday here in upstate ny. I love the bike so much. I definitely like the look of the Honda one better. An I rode solo 90% of the time. Next thing I’m looking for is the smaller headlight cowl not the big “batwing” one. Your videos are great for seeing what’s out there for this bike. Ride safe!

[@LifeOfBurch]

Congrats on your first ride on the 1100! Glad my videos have helped dude! If you ride solo most of the time, the Honda backrest will definitely do just fine! Even using that vs no backrest at all was a HUGE improvement 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@WhaoIfeelgood]

Wow the Sissy bar looks surprisingly good! This one would definitely be great to have, even if just to transport stuff. Thanks for showing !

[@LifeOfBurch]

Glad you like it, and glad I could help! I’m definitely a big fan of this sissy bar already! 🙌🏻🤘🏻

[@ok_selection3287]

@@LifeOfBurch out of topic but how tall are you? I'm 168 cm and a bit curious about this bike.

[@daxreacts3620]

Love the videos !! I just bought a 2019 Suzuki V strom 1000 as my first bike ! Can't wait to get it insured and riding it :D (will pass exam for license on friday) That does mean I will not be buying a Rebell. Wich kinda bums me out but I loooooove my v strom :D

[@perfectmotoadventurespaulf1968]

Awesome addition looks perfect. Your sound is so perfect recording. Thanks

[@LifeOfBurch]

Thanks Paul! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@FineVisionz]

Very nice! I can't wait to get my Rebel 500. My first bike :)

[@jonathanvicodasilva2025]

Cheers for the vid. Very helpful. Got the Endurance backrest from Webike which is slightly bigger than the Honda but keeps the look. Waiting for delivery. Personally I like the Honda one better. Keeps the look of the bike. Will see what the missus likes. Happy missus, Happy life.

[@Karmazov]

Thanks to Burch- I am ready to pull the trigger for the Honda Rebel 1100. Again, thanks to Burch, I have decided to get the following upgrades: Replace the OEM seat with an aftermarket seat. Also, add a passenger seat. Stiletto Shocks. Burley's foot pegs. Coffman's Thunder Exhaust Tall sissy bar. Please let me know if I am missing anything.

[@jamesserdar]

Great video! have you seen any tail tidy kind of rear fender eliminators for 1100? Not the ones made out of cheap plastic but something sturdy and good looking?

[@JH-zt5ni]

I have one on our 500 for my wife but I’d love it if they made one that folded down when not in use as I don’t like the look

[@sew2prosper]

Despite me getting ready to get the 2022 DCT instead of the MT, you are making this sooo easy to figure out what mods I want to do. Thank you so much for your content, time and frustrations lol.

[@LifeOfBurch]

So glad I could help out!! Comments like this make it so worth being the Guinea pig for all the new parts! Hahah

[@sithenthusiast1344]

@@LifeOfBurch will this work on the 1100T dct?

[@LifeOfBurch]

@@sithenthusiast1344 yep! For the most part anything that works for a manual will work for DCT and vice versa.

[@sithenthusiast1344]

@@LifeOfBurch Awesome, & Sorry for the amateur question new to riding lol,getting the 1100T day after tomorrow 😅🤘🔥

[@LifeOfBurch]

@@sithenthusiast1344 oh damn wait, I didn’t notice the “T” on the end of “1100T” 😅 I have no idea if this will fit the 1100T or not because I haven’t seen how their bags attach in person. I’m almost willing to bet this will NOT bolt right up to the 1100T without a bit of work since the bags mount where this mounts. I’d imagine you’d need a sissy bar with a thin flat base similar to the OEM Honda passenger backrest.

[@Mrdrivereight]

Looks great and super clean! I knew your ol lady will appreciate it better than that Honda one. Im in the same boat as far as flat black vs. gloss. When I was getting into bikes 7 years ago I was all about flat black but over time it just looks dingy and you can never wax it. Honda should have just color matched the whole bike to gloss or flat from the start.

[@LifeOfBurch]

Thanks man! Yea she loooved it! Made the ride substantially easier for me too since it helped put some distance between us 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@williamburch1321]

I’ve never met someone with the same last name. My moms been learning to ride on a rebel 300. Someday she wants to upgrade abs I bet the 1100 could be a good step up

[@mckerrowcity]

I think it looks way better than the Honda one

[@reallyoldfart6540]

I prefer function to looks, and that one is definitely better and still looks good.

[@grossi46]

Looks dope bro. It's getting warmer here in the UK 🇬🇧 so let's ride 😎 😜 🤘🤘

[@LifeOfBurch]

Ayy let’s go!! Wish I could make it over there for a ride! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@pcthayer]

Looks wise I like the Honda one better and the higher sissy bar reminds me too much of the choppers of the 1970's like in Easyrider. I can see from a functional standpoint it would be better for the passenger though. Looks like it is very well made and matches the bike very well.

[@sachan9081]

Same, I'd get the honda one, looks better imo

[@turtle19dad]

Thanks for the info. I got the 1100T. There’s nothing so far about removing the bags.

[@Von-by8xz]

Better than the original ,yes, but check if there is a full length backrest pad available or in production for your specific equipment. Just a thought. A little more support like a high-back bucket seat. Or even tuck and rolled !!!!!

[@hvymax]

A few LEDs for a high brake/taillight will increase your visibility for careless cagers.

[@hvymax]

I use the footpeg on my KLR but the seat is 40"ish before I compress the suspension.

[@MyFloridaLife]

That Burley bar looks way better than the Honda backrest to me.

[@spyder000069]

Taller one looks better in my opinion and would probably even look nicer with a bag on it. With her leaning further back I wonder if that short up angled style exhaust starts to cause comfort problems. I think I would be searching for a more classic lower and less of an angle exhaust setup.

[@BlueJay56]

Are you not able to use the honda cushion on this sissy bar to solve the softness issue?

[@MaNtIcHoRaOfficial]

Im looking into learning how to ride and get my first bike. And I definitely want a rebel. However i dont want to get the 500 then after a year want more power. Im very level headed and im not looming to go nuts on a bike (better safe them sorry) and im willing to take months learning on bigger bike before i take it out on roads going crazy plus i really want the dct capability. What do you think on me getting this as my first bike. I mainly want it for cruising around town with my buddy. Also i know a lot of people who have them said that if you are a beginner and start on rain mode and work your way up it will be fine. What are your thoughts on that?

[@JoseGarcia-is3np]

Did you put out a video of the tail light mod?

[@peterparanzino3645]

Will that fit with the Corbin two up seat?

[@RebelFiveHundredShorts]

Sick sick sick! 💯🔥

[@jasonsmith2618]

what other passanger seat options do they have that might be a little bigger?

[@johntowerss]

What about the shock upgrade? I would like Nina's opinion on how well it works

[@dinospumoni8860]

Video idea. Riding gear, I am new to motorcycles and am looking for good cold weather gear. I’m in northern Indiana and we’re getting decent afternoon/early evening in the 55-70 degrees but the mornings are still in the 40s. Looking for jacket gloves to wear so I can start commuting in my bike to work.

[@CC-yh8je]

Watch 2 seconds of this video and loved it instantly LOL

[@LifeOfBurch]

Glad I could hook ya! 😂😂😂

[@logancrouse6030]

Are you interested or going to do the front fairing for the bike

[@alexispadilla2606]

Now I'm just hoping someone comes out with a brake upgrade kit only thing I think it needs is a 2nd rotor and caliper

[@kenfreeman6417]

Could you do a video on how to secure a passenger helmet to the rebel. I can’t find a video like that.

[@xUNLUCKYxSEVENx]

I really like it, where did you get it from? You got the link by any chance?

[@_Marvic__]

Is this compatible for honda rebel 500cc aswell?

[@xXstillwaterXx]

So did u have to use any washers for the bolts that came with the sissy bar?

[@ten-lh9zb]

Do you know if there's a way to safely increase the 350ish pound weight limit on the Rebels? I'm a 200lb dude, and if I have a backpack and a passenger slightly less than me I'll be over the Rebel's limit where I'd be fine on an Iron 883 with their 430 pound weight limit. I really like the Rebels, but the weight limit downside might bring me back to the Harley side of the fence. Really wish they'd update the Irons with more tech.

[@typicaladamo]

Dude, question, is your rear tire on the 1100 perfectly centered in the fender?

[@yovanyamador56]

We're did you get it

[@ericmcalpine8189]

Any way you could measure the length of the bolt pass throughs front and back? And maybe the diameters?

[@derekmortensen1665]

Hey Burch, Does your passenger seat that you have on your 1100 the same one you put in your description? Honda 2017-2018 Cmx Passenger Seat Kit 08R73-K87-A00 New Oem

[@naessrevrac4759]

I was wondering, is there a reason you didn't place the Thrashing saddlebag tie downs behind the Bar when installing? Sort of leaving them where you had them and placing the bar over them, thus removing the need for a washer? Putting them on the outside looks like they could be bent. I'm asking as I actually have the same set up coming in and figured you probably had a reason for doing it that way.

[@johnshea919]

Hey Bud, Love your content. I currently live on Long Island Ny but am having a house built on Kent Island. I will be moving Aug 15th and will be a full time Maryland Resident. Im currently getting my Motorcycle license and will be purchasing a bike upon arrival because NY riding is 100% unsafe. As a beginner who wants to putsy around Kent Island buy may want to take a trip to Annapolis or Ocean city Do you recommend the 500 or 1100 Rebel? Im 5'7 and about 175. Thank you in advanced. John

[@Algirdas-zg3mi]

Hey, does it fit on 500?

[@by.jayanta]

Will this sissy bar fit Rebel 500 2022 ?

[@michaelkelley1168]

Can you use the Honda backrest on the burly sissybar?

[@manderson1955]

Love the videos realistic is reality!

[@wave6413]

I just went to order both the sissy bar and the tool roll combination from Burly Brand - They don't ship to OZ.

[@paulbright7635]

Are you going to put a windshield on?

[@thewantonboys]

Looks dope...

[@SuperSokol7]

To put it on you did not havd to drill any holes?

[@dillpicklejuuiceurbadhomie2695]

It looks sick dude holy shit

[@LifeOfBurch]

Thanks dude, I love it! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@seanb9907]

Birch when you go full KZbin, are you gonna have a Van/Trailer and travel/ride the warmer spots during the winter months? Grab a Mac, headphones, and hit the road!

[@LifeOfBurch]

That’s definitely the plan! Even if it’s just a little SUV I can throw the Grom into! 🙌🏻🤘🏻

[@boudreau9078]

Will this sissy bar fit on the 500?

[@my2wheels]

Did you ever get “Engine guard” if not or will? Please advise the one you would get….

[@gustavoturner46]

I just got the backpack for the sissy bar I would not get it. It will scratch up the sissy bar on one side on my bike it did it on the right side

[@Kaisolostudio]

Thoughts on the Burly Ape handle bars? 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@thewantonboys]

Looks dope..

[@LifeOfBurch]

Thanks dude!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@SteveB-hy2ci]

You didn't go wrong, I dropped my bike and slid into a tree and the bar stopped the tree ! Didn't bend it at all,I wasn't going fast but enough to scare me

[@awesomeerr8765]

Where's the V2 video???

[@imbored895]

Do you think you can use the sissy bar and the oem honda luggage racks together? Havent seen the luggage racks in person to know how thin/thick the mounting part is or the length of the hardware they come with

[@deliode1211]

*THIS*

[@imbored895]

@@deliode1211 You can use them together fyi. It actually works perfect because the luggage rack comes with little spacers. So I just used the sissy bar as the spacers and didnt use the spacers. Have had no issues for 6 months and plenty of weight in the bags

[@deliode1211]

@@imbored895 Thank you! I got the sissy bar about 2 months ago and I couldn't find that info anywhere. That was the only thing stopping me from buying the luggage racks. Thanks again!

[@markever234]

Burch, Does your cruise control work after the Burly Tail Tidy install?

[@LifeOfBurch]

No it doesn’t. I just discovered that a few days ago after someone else asked. Apparently it has something to do with needing to add resistors to the brake light wire because of the way it’s now grounded or something? I don’t know, I know nothing about electrical so I’m waiting on someone else to figure it out lol apparently it’s an issue when adding LED’s to Goldwings also because of how Honda designed their LED’s.

[@HJuice23]

I wish you guys made an angled sissy bar, like the pointed triangle ones instead of this rounded off one @burlybrand 👀

[@gustavoturner46]

Do you have any code for a discount I want to get this I know some of the other parts that you have you always give us a code for a discount

[@carloscuadras6242]

Where are the steps for loctite and torque values?

[@hvymax]

A little paint will make the stainless bolts any color you want.

[@thgiresimorp9004]

it looks like if pillion leans back, cg will shift and front wheel won't be as firmly planted, may lift on accel and "not in a fun way"

[@mikesenchy6055]

Wow cool 😎

[@LifeOfBurch]

Thanks Mike! 😎😎😎

[@MrJimneale]

Does anyone make a forward control kit for this bike yet?

[@LifeOfBurch]

Yup! I want to say T-Rex Racing and DePretto Moto both do…I think lol

[@mattsprague8198]

👍🏻

[@justin2040]

I really wish burly brands made parts for the 500 as well.

[@rvdown11]

Oh I thought they were the same framing so they would be interchangeable

[@tuckervivirito1285]

Can you please send me the link to where you bought it. Thank you.

[@LifeOfBurch]

BurlyBrand.com! They have a whole Rebel 1100 section 🤘🏻

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Honda: give this bike some actual fuel tank range. It's got cruise control, it's designed to cruise, it can haul gear, it needs to also haul petrol. 4.5 gallons at least!!

[@111111tony111111]

Hi love the vid sand little help please can you or anyone who has the Burly sissy bar, with a genuine part ,Rear Luggage Rack Carrier fit at the same time , due to they dont ship to the uk 😭😭many thanks

[@michaelb.42112]

It looks 100% better with the sissy bar.

[@d4p4m4r4]

Small one looks much better for me, but the question is which one serves the purpose better...

[@FxsX24]

You could try to put the Honda pad on the BB bar.....

[@LifeOfBurch]

The mounting holes are too far apart on the Honda pad, I already tried 😂

[@FxsX24]

@@LifeOfBurch drill baby drill

[@LinkFelton]

I feel cheated. KZbin didn't notify me :'( XD

[@firstgarden5430]

There is a lot from aftermarket actually.

[@christiandumale8647]

Hey bruh what your height???

[@hvymax]

It'll be way better with a backpack now.

[@JediFOMO]

Link to the sissy bar and the seat?

[@historylover3990]

BURCH can you do a tattoo vlogg

[@SteveB-hy2ci]

4" pullback risers?? Hmmm!

[@CactusJack252]

What saddlebags do you have?

[@LifeOfBurch]

Thrashin Supply Essentials! If you look at the Rebel 1100 How-To playlist on the channel there’s a video all about em and I made it work 🤘🏻

[@CactusJack252]

@@LifeOfBurch Thanks man! I'll give that a watch

[@mikeogden5256]

Burley 24/7-365

[@jimmyonthedrug]

Here

[@rickwilliams4197]

Good vids but you need some nicer tools. That ratchet sucks. Try S K. Nice tools good price

[@jwilkers1]

Fix the cushion for her and keep her in all your videos

[@SmittyAZ]

She's great on the mic and gives good product reviews...

[@MOTOPILOT6]

yur funny

[@LifeOfBurch]

Thanks dude! 😎🤘🏻

[@birddogz545]

Did Nina ever learn how to drive her Rebel 500?

[@LifeOfBurch]

It’s a 300 and right after we got it the weather went to absolute crap all winter, so she’s only been on it that one time. I gave an update in a recent video, but short version is that it still has to get inspected and tagged before we can get her back out on it. Hopefully soon though! 🤞🏻

[@TheBlanco951]

Ape 🦍 hangars!! 💪🏻😬💪🏻

[@LifeOfBurch]

Naahhh not my style in the least. I’m waiting for someone to come out with some 8” t-bars or something similar 🤘🏻

[@GrozaBathrust]

longer sissybars kinda goes better with apebars. just my opinion.