Rebel 1100 Tires: What did I get?

[@ecrusch]

I bought those exact same Metzler Cruisetecs based on your recommendation and I couldn't be happier! As you said, they are great in the rain, on dry streets, and everything else. They handle like a dream riding at highway speeds..(and maybe a little higher...haha) and I am super glad I listened to you. When I finally wear these out, I will again listen to you and get whatever you recommend. I have about 17,500 on my bike. The brake pads you recommended we switch to was also far superior in every way, stopping, wear, and so on. I think I speak for many people, brother when I say thank you for all you do for the motorcycling community, and the Reble Community is particular. Ride safe, have fun, and thank you again, Gus. Eric in Kissimmee.

[@ontherebel11]

Always a pleasure to see your comments brother, we embarked on this journey together and have learnt so much together, thank you for your sharing your personal experience with the tires and brake pads, my rear EBC pads are right at 2 mm and will be replacing them with EBC pads once again! Thank you for your kind words Eric, it means so much to me brother!

[@kevinpack1454]

Phenomenal work on your videos. Thank you so much for all your 1100 content. Between you, Burch, and Quasi..you all are big reasons both my dad and I are 1100 owners! Cheers

[@ontherebel11]

Thank you Kevin!! I really appreciate it sir!! Send my warmest regards to your dad!

[@tkstylem]

Cruisetec beats my Dunlop Elite 4 at 16k mls (overall i’d rate them “OK/blah” like the oems)… should have listened to you. You are doing amazing work pushing the envelope, not sitting still and most of all putting a lot of genuine passion into it.

[@ontherebel11]

Thank you T!! Your encouragement keeps me going brother!

[@TandaMadison]

8200 on my 1100 with the original dunlops... staying tuned for recommendations and excellent video tutorials.

[@ontherebel11]

Hi Tanda!!! Great to hear from you! I did apx 8k on my dunlops, and i've seen other owners take them past 12k! I often ride long distances during impromptu trips and end up riding in the rain, the deeper the tread the better the performance in the wet, i don't compromise when it comes to brakes and tires. The cruisetecs exceeded all of my expectations tbh!

[@TandaMadison]

@@ontherebel11 Same here. Some life left on them but the back is pretty flattened off. I’ve looked at the knobby tires on a couple of the rebel scrambler builds recently… which probably means I should get the cruisetecs on order before I do something silly! 😁😁

[@ontherebel11]

@@TandaMadison We think Alike!!! That's what i usually tell myself, hit the buy now button before i do something silly and explore my crazy ideas 🤣🤣🤣

[@amirlugassy]

Looking forward for your next videos 👍

[@ontherebel11]

Thank you Amir!!

[@AmerSheikh]

Safety is paramount! I have heard Pirelli's are great performance tires but like you said that the you will be running them off fast. I love how you service all your bike yourself. I wish I had half of that knowledge. Great video as always...Ride Safe my friend.

[@ontherebel11]

Thank you Amer! Always such a pleasure to see your comments brother! 🙏

[@therideofalifetime]

Looks great. I’ll be changing mine here soon I’m looking at the met tires I’ll change mine in 2500 miles. Love the vids can’t wait to see the rest

[@ontherebel11]

My Man Jermiah!! Thank you brother!! You can't go wrong with the cruisetecs, i am just very curious as to which ones are the best!

[@therideofalifetime]

@@ontherebel11 for sure let me know what you think. Can’t wait to see a review on them. Maybe by the time you have a review I will be needing new tires

[@therideofalifetime]

@@ontherebel11 Sorry I sounded like an idiot I was commenting while I was driving but I edited how I meant to say stuff. lol but yeah super excited to see your review.

[@ontherebel11]

@@therideofalifetime No worries at all brother!!! I knew what you meant bro 🙂

[@RollWithSoul317]

Outstanding informative video and I am anxiously awaiting the next one! Thank you! 🏍️💨 👍🏾

[@ontherebel11]

Thank you so much for the encouragement!!!

[@SLIGHT_]

Great video! I'm looking forward to your future content Gus.

[@ontherebel11]

Thank you Slight!!!

[@ttran1197]

Look forward to see the new videos, Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@ontherebel11]

Thank you T! 🤙

[@marsy_mcmarsface]

I rode 300 miles on my Cruisetecs on Saturday while going to the beach. Got caught in a severe thunderstorm storm and the last thought on my mind was my tires. They performed so well I didn't even have to think about it. I was able to focus on everything else. They also ride spectacularly! Definitely a great tire. Interested in how these new ones work out.

[@ontherebel11]

Hi Prestyn! I'm so glad you feel the same way, they are awesome! I haven't been able to try the night dragons yet.... I am so curious how they compare! Maybe in a couple of weeks....

[@marsy_mcmarsface]

@@ontherebel11 the name is definitely a lot cooler lol

[@MiroVaclav]

Hi Gus, I have still tyres from production and I have tried them also with maximum spred and no wobling Has appeared. There are two reasons why I think situation is different in my case. First one- I weight 160 kgs so my front fotka is more stressed them udial rider. Second reasons is that I have big windscreen from Puig. And combination if there two factors cause no wobling..... Gus, keep doing these videos, I really love all of them and I know how much efford do you put into each od them. Thanks a lot

[@ontherebel11]

Hi Miro!! goof to hear from you my friend! Yes you are correct about the weight, the more forward the weight is, the more stable the bike becomes. One of the techniques to stop the wobble after it starts is to shift one's weight forward over the tank. excellent observation!

[@Julio-bc7pj]

oh man, hopefully those would do a great job. I'm planning to buy the metzeler cruistecs

[@ontherebel11]

Hi Julio!! you will be very happy with the cruisetecs, they are awesome!

[@Julio-bc7pj]

@@ontherebel11 ok boss 😊

[@TJ-qo2xu]

Good call man, you'll have to let us know how it feels after doing all that maintenance.

[@ontherebel11]

Thanks TJ! Just finished the chain and sprockets video, so I'll be going out to test out the tires next weekend hopefully 🤞

[@TJ-qo2xu]

@@ontherebel11 looking forward to it.

[@locumClown]

Curious on your takes with the new tires. I literally had a set of cruisetechs dropped off on Friday, excited to get them mounted and glad you are not changing away from them because they ended up being terrible. Bought them based on your usage, so I'll blame you if they are terrible. J/K! Appreciate the videos as always!

[@ontherebel11]

Hi Locum! Always good to hear from you man! I assure you that you will absolutely love the cruisetecs! I still haven't ridden my bike with the new tires as I'm still documenting the chain and sprockets project.... Just installed the wheels back on the bike yesterday, so I'm making decent progress... I'm gonna keep an open mind regarding the night dragons.... But I think the Cruistecs will be hard to beat tbh. I'm blown away by their performance and Longevity. I'm just a curious guy, so I must know which tire is best for the rebel! 😅

[@paul.aragon]

Awesome update.

[@ontherebel11]

Thank you Paul! 🙏

[@john-x6o5w]

Just wondering if you had a little more rubbing of the brake pad on the rotor when you install the cruise tech tires.

[@ontherebel11]

Hi John, no sir I did not.....

[@freefleer_ola]

You a perfectionist 🤗

[@ontherebel11]

You are too kind!

[@FxsX24]

10000 miles more than me now

[@ontherebel11]

No way! Marsha is close to 40,000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@doom3crazy]

where did you order these from? I am torn between the cruisetec, these and the shinko 777. Are the dragons supposed to be better than the cruisetec or just different?

[@ontherebel11]

I had my local shop order them for me, they arrives fairly quickly! The night dragons promise better grip but sacrifice longevity. They definitely have a stiffer carcas, might help with high speed stability, i haven't had a chance to ride them as i'm still waiting for a spacer for the bearings install. You will not be disappointed in the cruistecs, i assure you!

[@larifari4371]

@doom3crazy Did you go with those Shinko 777's?

[@doom3crazy]

i went with the cruisetec@@larifari4371

[@arvintorio5896]

Did your stock chain, front and rear sprockets last 24k miles?

[@ontherebel11]

Hi Arvin! Yes sir, and i'm very impressed with the way they look! I will compare the old and new in the video.

[@dan239]

Does anyone noticed that the rear tire looks about one inch off-center from the license plate on anyone else’s Honda rebel? Is this normal? I’ve tried to adjust mine. Unfortunately, I overtightened my slack adjusters.

[@ontherebel11]

I haven't noticed that on mine, but i will look closer when i reinstall the wheels.

[@JEFFREYPADAYAO-or6mr]

Can I install a wider rear tire to Rebel 1100 DCT like 200/60 R16?

[@ontherebel11]

I'm not sure about that.... sorry

[@henrytoler5023]

How are the tires holding up ??

[@ontherebel11]

Hi Henry, they've held up very well so far! I've taken them on 2 trips so far, 1k miles and 2k miles to Florida back in Dec! Definitely better than the oem tires! 🤙

[@henrytoler5023]

@@ontherebel11 Thanks for the reply. Good to know .

[@LMo-bm6ol]

Wasteful. Your culture is of consumerism. But it’s your money; you have every right to do what you desire with it. Happy riding!!!

[@ontherebel11]

👍

[@robertbarel896]

great video and I am looking forward to see the other videos .

[@ontherebel11]

Thank you Robert!! I'm just waiting for a part to arrive so i can finish the bearings project, it's on back order unfortunately ...

[@tkstylem]

@@ontherebel11one of the dust seals? I saw them being listed as unavailable

[@ontherebel11]

@@tkstylem I got lucky and was able to get all the dust seals, the part that is on back order isn't necessary to replace, but in my case it is best that i replace it..... it is the small distance collar on the sprocket carrier bearings, unfortunately it is fused to the bearings and removing it might affect it's structural integrity or its trueness, not worth it imo.

[@tkstylem]

@@ontherebel11ahhh ok… if part takes too long to come in try soaking it in wd-40

[@ontherebel11]

@@tkstylem great idea! Nothing to lose! I hate sitting still! 🤣🤣🤣