REBEL1100: 600-mile first dealer service

[@turtle19dad]

Man it’s so nice to see a service that’s affordable. Unlike a certain American MOCO.

[@markwalters1584]

Oh man, congratulations on your 10000 followers. That has to be a good feeling. Now on to 50000.

[@olegyefremov2583]

Lucky you! I went to do same thing for my 23 kawasaki vulcan s. First oil change. Went to kawasaki dealership, made an appointment two weeks in advance. Showed up, they said three to four days. Which they forgot to mention when I made appointments. Who takes 3 to four days for an oil change anyway!?!

[@georgesienny7003]

Are you going to do a video on installing the risers?

[@QuasiMotard]

Yes, I will be installing a some set-back risers soon. I ordered a set of black ROX risers, but I received silver ones instead... so those have been returned. I'm not sure if the usual "fat bar" risers for 1 1/8" bars will work on this bike because the Rebel 1100's bars are 1" diameter in the center. I'll need to get a set of risers and try to find out. I'm sure that aftermarket companies will be producing upgrade parts for the Rebel very soon, so it's just a waiting game right now. My preference is to have a set of billet aluminum risers (black anodized) that don't raise the bars much (maybe 1") and move them rearward about 1.5". I don't need much extra reach to find a comfortable spot... just a little bit more upright would be great. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@feloniousmonk3049]

Couldn't fit on a Rebel 1100 at 6'5". Really wanted forward controls, so ended up with a used 2018 HD Sport Glide with quick removable bags and removable fairing for riding naked, too. A Honda service is inexpensive. The 1000 mile break in service on a HD is $550 US.

[@balquidder7920]

Enjoyable and fluent commentary. I'm torn between the Rebel and the Vulcan S at present. The DCT has not yet landed near me anyhow. Thanks again - just subbed.

[@QuasiMotard]

Thanks for the feedback and the sub! The seating position and ride is similar between the Vulcan S and the Rebel, but the Vulcan's rear suspension is a little smoother as-delivered from the factory. The Rebel's suspension seems harsh because it's set too soft from the factory. I will be posting the video on the rear shock testing and tuning soon. I did tne zip-tie test on the front and rear to see where the stroke limits were. I found that the rear shocks were using ~70% of the travel over minor bumps and bottoming-out over larger highway ripples. So, I will be increasing the rear spring preload and testing different settings soon. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@balquidder7920]

@@QuasiMotard Thank you. I look forward to your findings after testing the pre-load adjustments. As a 6 footer, I did also think forward controls on the Vulcan might swing me, but the DCT has great appeal in other respects and presumably there are aftermarket forward control options (there are on the Rebel 500 anyway). Thank you for taking the time to reply. Very best wishes.

[@rjfoster3591]

what's the round device to the right of the parking break? Compass??

[@QuasiMotard]

That's the Beeline Moto GPS. It's essentially a remote map display for your smart phone. You need to run the Beeline mobile app with a pre-defined route, and it gives you rough bearings and distances to the next turn. However, it wasn't turn-by-turn routing and it was difficult to use in busy traffic. I liked the size and aesthetic of the device, but the performance amd functionality was lacking for that first version. Beeline recently introduced the Moto II with a larger display and more useful routing features: beeline.co/pages/beeline-moto I haven't used the new model yet, but it looks more practical. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@dftweedie3021]

Hey, Quasi ... picked up my standard transmission 1100 yesterday. I live in the mountains and the DCT's advantages don't much come into play. I'm interested in the highway bars issue. At 5'11" the mid-pegs are more cramped than I'd like for a mini-tour. I called Lindby asked if they planned on producing Lindbars for the 1100. The guy on the phone said he didn't think so as I was the first person calling ... but that might change if there was real demand. He also offered to prototype my bike later in the early summer when they are not so busy. He stated in the past year they'd only sold about 10 units for the Rebel 500 ... and I said, that's because it's not a highway bike. Got my fingers crossed but will be on the outlook for any peg extension/ highway bar solutions.

[@QuasiMotard]

Thanks for the tip and congrats on your new Rebel! I will petition Lindby to see if we can get the ball rolling on some Rebel 1100 bars. I assume (hope) that SW-Motech will be making crash bars for the Rebel 1100 because they have so many other Honda fitments. I'm sure other companies will be jumping on the bandwagon soon, too. I will probably put a set of foldable footpegs on the crash bar to act as highway pegs. I'm also considering some mini-floorboards if I can find something that doesn't cause cornering clearance issues. There are forward control options for the Rebel 500, so I'm sure that the 1100 will have some options as well. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@davidlu5366]

Excuse me, what's the little round shape accessory next the the parking break? I've heard you call it "V-line" in the video? A GPS equipment? Thank you! I'm still waiting for my rebel 1100 to arrive, I think most of the them were shipped to US first for cruiser's largest market! Even though I live in Taiwan which is right next to Japan... 😭

[@QuasiMotard]

Hello, David! The round gauge next to the parking brake is the Beeline Moto GPS ( ridebeeline.refr.cc/aaronb ). You can watch a couple of my videos that describe the Beeline here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maGknIupfLeUm7s, and here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHaWgpR4f8x6m9E . Cheers, and good luck on your upcoming Rebel 1100! 👍 --QM

[@samsungtaco11]

I'm looking to buy the 2023 Rebel 1100 in the green color. @quasi, did you get a better deal going to baytown to buy the bike? I'm trying to figure out which dealer to buy it from.

[@QuasiMotard]

Awesome... I hope your shopping goes well! I didn't get a deal when I purchased my Rebel 1100... I paid full MSRP plus freight and setup. However, that dealer in Baytown was the first one in Texas to receive the new Rebel, so I was happy to snag the first one available! I was actually almost 2 weeks late picking it up due to work and family schedules... otherwise, I might have been the very first ones in the USA to snag one! 😉👍 --QM

[@samsungtaco11]

@@QuasiMotard Even now, I think you'll have to pay MSRP even on the 2022 model, they're not budging on the price. As far as the setup fee, don't you have to have the bike setup for people to buy it, just my thought. I'll be doing some of the mods that you done on yours. BTW love the content on your channel.

[@hatchtambu]

did you ever find out why the gas tank was so loose? i'm still waiting to hear about that.

[@QuasiMotard]

I haven't torn into it, but I did check another Rebel 1100 on the showroom and found that it's also loose. Several other Rebel owners have replied back to me saying that their tanks also wiggle (perhaps not as much as mine), so that must be according to Honda's design. It looks odd, but I'm not too concerned about it. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@markc19821]

@@QuasiMotard mine moves a little too

[@MichaelWalker-cj2ly]

Maybe I missed it, but what drain bolts did you use for replacing the factory

[@QuasiMotard]

I installed two of the GoldPlug MP-01 ( amzn.to/3wUITnw ). I'll be sure to record and post the next oil change video showing the magnets and what they captured in the sump. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@Gortok1]

Looking forward to picking mine up soon. My current ride is a 700 lb. Victory...no wheelies on that. I noticed you're on user mode, nice setup.

[@QuasiMotard]

Thanks for the feedback, and congrats on your upcoming Rebel 1100! I think I might have discovered the rear suspension problem... it's too SOFT, not too hard. I will be posting the results of the zip-tie test soon. It appears that over 70% of the rear suspension travel is consumed over mild bumps and it's completely bottoming-out over larger ripples on the highway. So, you might want to up the rear spring preload when you take delivery of your new Rebel. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@Gortok1]

@@QuasiMotard Thanks for that. I'm slightly heavier than you so this is good news

[@giovannam925]

I like the bike the rear fender makes it look beastly:-)

[@QuasiMotard]

Thanks for the feedback, Giovanna! How have you been? Still riding the Ryker? The Rebel's rear tire is wide and "meaty", and that rear fender contours around it nicely. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@BrianBeeMoMoses]

I'm 6'5. I exceed the weight cap on the bike (which is 348lbs according to manual) and while the suspension sucks, I also had to get the AirMax pad (Thanks for the recommendation!) I find the position of the pegs to be fairly comfortable. I mansplit while riding until I want to pass or show off, and then my knees hug the tank, and my knees are almost straight forward at that point. I wear sneakers, not boots, so the pegs are a bit uncomfortable and I would like some forward controls/highway pegs as well. I most definitely need saddle bags! I'm keeping my eyes peeled for a good windshield.

[@QuasiMotard]

Thanks for the feedback! You're definiitely the exception on the size/weight feedback so far... I'm glad that the Rebel works for you! Have you increased your rear shock preload yet? I found that my shocks were bottoming-out over minor bumps with my 170 pounds on it. I ended up increasing the rear preload from #3 to #8 (out of 19 steps), and I bumped the front preload up 3/4 turn from the factory setting. It seems to ride better now, but I'm still planning to upgrade the rear shocks eventually. T-Rex Racing is making adjustable floorboards and footpeg extensions for the Rebel 1100... you can check their Rebel catalog here: www.t-rex-racing.com/2021-Honda-Rebel-1100-Products-s/2229.htm . I'm still hunting for a good windscreen, and I'm hoping that Dart Flyscreens ( www.dartflyscreens.com/ ) will make a fitment for the Rebel 1100. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@TheXone7]

How was your riding for past years? I am 6.4 and 34 inseam and planning to purchase this beauty. I will get a higher Corbin solo seat as well as perhaps the bar rise 4" and will see how I fit. Love that bike, no other option for me. Thanks!

[@BrianBeeMoMoses]

@@TheXone7 I rode the rebel for one year, I put 10k miles on it. The extra cushion for the seat made it bearable, and I maxed out the shocks. I switched to a middle weight cruiser, riding it for a year before getting a HD Road King Special. I miss the rebel, but not enough to go back to it. I did test the Goldwing with the DCT, and was quite pleased.

[@HM-np7tf]

hey just wanted to say thanks for the vid - enjoyed it... also didn't know about ethanol free gas at buc-ee's appreciate that!

[@QuasiMotard]

Thanks for the feedback! I haven't found any other locations in the greater Houston area that have ethanol-free fuel... Buc-ee's is the only one. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@shoomapadoo1141]

Great video and I know it's been a year but I have to ask: do you still have the bike?

[@QuasiMotard]

Yep, I still have the Rebel 1100 and I ride it regularly! I'm preparing for a 3000-mile road trip on it this coming weekend! 😉👍 --QM

[@shoomapadoo1141]

@@QuasiMotard well that's awesome 😎 ride safe and thank you for replying!

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

I would prefer a clear batwing fairing as it wouldn't be as noticed & may not look so bad while still giving a desent amount of wind protection 😊

[@QuasiMotard]

I might end up going with a batwing fairing eventually, but I will probably modify it to reduce the height and the width near the turn signals. I'm hoping that Givi makes a fitment with their AirFlow screen... that would be great for this bike. I'm also looking at some universal options from National Cycle and others, but I don't want to clamp anything onto my fork tubes. We'll see which vendors step up and I'll probably purchase several different screens to compare them on the channel. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@trevorbittner2416]

What kind of compass is that on your bars?

[@QuasiMotard]

That is the Beeline Moto GPS ( ridebeeline.refr.cc/aaronb ). You can watch my first video with that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maGknIupfLeUm7s , and the video description has details about the unit itself. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@vargo911]

I really like your seat cover I was thinking when I get my bike I was going to have it custom-painted red stripe down the middle of the bike almost mimicking your seat cover.

[@QuasiMotard]

I have this same seat cushion on several of my bikes... it's the AirHawk Cruiser R Large ( amzn.to/3wlCr9a ). I wasn't too keen on the red stripe for the Rebel at first, but it has grown on me. That stripe looks really good on my Can-Am Ryker Rally because there are other red accents and highlights on that bike already. My Honda "custom forward" rider's seat arrived yesterday, so I'll be swapping the seat later today. I'm not sure if the AirHawk Cruiser Large will fit that seat or not... might need to get the "normal" or medium size instead... we'll see! Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@dacarrierdc]

I see you going 75 and up mph I like to travel that seep to ,,,I was just wondering how does the motor feel at those speeds ,,,, can you travel all day going those speeds ? Will it hurt the motor?

[@QuasiMotard]

The Rebel 1100's motor feels very relaxed at freeway speeds, and it's only using about 60% of the available rev range and 20-25% throttle to maintain 75-80 MPH. It can comfortably cruise at that speed all day without breaking a sweat. The Rebel has a limiter in the ECU that caps the speed at 100 MPH, but it has enough power to easily pull 125+ if the limiter wasn't there. However, the wind pressure the rider's torso is another story. The upright seating position and splayed-out leg position make the ride a bit uncomfortable for long highway trips. I will be installing a windscreen very soon. I feel like a flying squirrel in a wind tunnel above 75 MPH... just fighting to hang onto the bars. 🤣👍 --QM

[@hunterh03]

Broooooo, the passenger seat! Lol needs to come in. Wife is dying to ride. I’m with u on the odd cruise control button placement. It’s not easy to hold speed and hit the button.

[@QuasiMotard]

I know, right?! I'm jonesing for that rear rack so I can stop carrying my stuff in a backpack. My dealer said they are hopeful for 4/16/2021, so we'll see if that holds true. I'll let you know as soon as I have news, and I'll drop you an email with the tracking info. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@hunterh03]

@@QuasiMotard 👍

[@ChiScoot]

Hi man did you ever get the wobble on your gas tank fixed? I may have missed that.

[@QuasiMotard]

No, but apparently it's "normal". Several other Rebel 1100 owners have replied back to me and said that their tank also wobbles/wiggles. Honda must have a reason for that even if it looks odd. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@seankrumbholz]

@@QuasiMotard Mine wobbles as well.

[@brandnew_dayz2801]

They definitely need to come out with some forward controls and a better looking wind screen that’s not so old school Harley looking after that she will be perfect. Oh and maybe a tune to get a little more top end out of it. Because the Africa twin can go 120 easy and it’s basically the exact same engine. 4th 5th and 6th gear feels exactly the same. Other than that she is a great bike Honda should be proud.

[@QuasiMotard]

Agreed! I'm sure that the aftermarket will have forward controls and highway pegs for the Rebel 1100 very soon. The ECU flash is another issue, but I'm OK with the 100 MPH limit for now. The engine still has full power right up to the limit, so the nanny isn't intruding before then with a slow roll-off of engine power. I've had my Rebel up to the century mark dozens of times, and it pulls hard and fast right up to 102-103 and then backs down to 99-100. I don't need to ride over 100 MPH anyway... that's just asking for trouble on this bike without a steering stabilizer and some kind of small windscreen to manage the chest pressure. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@henrytoler5023]

Whatvwas the Size of the Gold Plugs ?

[@QuasiMotard]

The GoldPlug part is MP-01T: amzn.to/3TaL01h . The Rebel 1100 engine has two drain bolts, so you'll need two of the MP-01T's. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@tagerth]

Are you saying there are two oil drain plugs?

[@QuasiMotard]

Yes, there are two drain plugs on this motor's sump. I don't believe that there are separate oiling systems... it's the same sump, but there must be windage trays or other separation in the sump that causes two low spots. The Africa Twin motors have the same configuration, so I've been watching some of those videos until the Rebel 1100 factory service manual becomes available. 👍 --QM

[@tagerth]

@@QuasiMotard Thanks, great videos BTW!

[@paulrollinson1305]

For me, having to replace the rear suspension is a deal-breaker on a new bike.

[@QuasiMotard]

Agreed... that might be an unfortunate solution. However, I did my zip-tie test on the suspension to check where the travel limits are, and I found that the rear suspension is set far too SOFT, not too hard. So, I will be increasing the rear spring preload about 20-30% to see if that helps the situation. I'll be editing and posting that video with details very soon. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@mrbreeze3071]

I was wondering how the bike acts when your peddling the bike into a parking spot and using the throttle to move forward. I have to load this bike onto a motorcycle lift and it requires extremely slow speed moving the bike under its power to get it on there and in the chock.

[@QuasiMotard]

The DCT's clutch take-up is very smooth under low throttle positions. It's easy to maneuver the Rebel 1100 at low speeds, so I don't think you would have any problems loading it onto a motorcycle lift. 👍 --QM

[@Deathfromla77]

Should you not ride the bike past 600 miles until you can get maintenance?

[@QuasiMotard]

No, it's not really necessary to be exact on the first service... just close to the 600-mile mark that's in the owner's manual. My commutes are usually very long (~100+ miles/day), so I knew that my daily routine would have pushed my Rebel to 700-900 miles before I could get an appointment at the dealer... it was just smarter to park it and wait for the appointment. I always change the oil early on my new bikes just to get the dirty stuff out of the engine. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@Deathfromla77]

@@QuasiMotard ok for sure. Thank you so much for the help. This is my first bike and still pretty darn new to all this 😂

[@rsupremexx3971]

i want this bike so bad

[@pgroh224]

DANNNG!! $47.50 for a half an hour's labor?!! 😮

[@QuasiMotard]

That's actually not as high as many shops in the area. Most shops have raise their shop rates to $120/hr or higher! Yikes! 👍 --QM

[@pgroh224]

@@QuasiMotard YIKES, Indeed. I'll have to remember that whenever i catch myself in Texas. Also, Thanks for posting your video rides. I really enjoy watching them ...even for them long 100+ minutes. It's like I'm riding with the group.

[@roberthiers5606]

About what was the cost?

[@QuasiMotard]

If you're asking about the service cost, then you can see the service invoice at 14:23 in this video. The purchase price for the Rebel 1100 was a little over $12K with taxes and the 5-year extended warranty. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

[@roberthiers5606]

@@QuasiMotard Thanks. Getting old. Must have missed that.

[@ThrillMouseMoto]

Man. That. Thing. Is. COOL! ..🔥🔥🔥💯🐭

[@QuasiMotard]

You gotta hear the new Coffman's Shorty exhaust on this thing. I'm still editing that video, but it should be up in a day or two. The throttle auto-blip on downshifts sounds AMAZING now... it's like riding a completely different bike! 😉👍 --QM

[@ThrillMouseMoto]

@@QuasiMotard SWEET! ..I heard the little piece you had on your Instagram post and was like, "DAAAAAAAMNIIIIIT, MAAANN." 💪💯🐭

[@stevefjordan]

3.559 ÷ 3.785 = 94 cents a liter. Omf. Lol. We pay on average 1.41 a liter here. The local Costco has it at 1.29. I'm moving. Lol

[@QuasiMotard]

LOL! 🤣 I get annoyed when our prices jump $0.25-0.50/gallon over a few days, but our prices are so much lower than many parts of the world. 👍 --QM

[@stevefjordan]

@@QuasiMotard even our prices are cheaper than many parts of Europe. It's wild how the oil markets work.

[@laryangel4082]

W

[@MrMyking2]

i got charged $393 for the service i got… 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@QuasiMotard]

Ouch, that seems rather steep! 🫨 --QM

[@luna_zen]

i am also looking for short wind shield for my coming red dct rebel 1100 (it's coming 04/16~04/18, if i am lucky enough i will be riding this weekend!), and find review of this japanese rebel owner few days ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGKmZ3aKbceIoqM his review is in japanese with some english comments. maybe this is what you want. cheers!

[@QuasiMotard]

Thanks for the link! I just watched that video and subscribed to Satoshi's channel. I will order that Daytona Aero Visor in smoke color, and review it on my bike when it arrives! I will probably also attach one of my RiderScan blind spot mirrors ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/nX-0Xoeqpcmgm68 ) to the top of that screen if there is enough clearance. Cheers! 👍 --QM

[@luna_zen]

@@QuasiMotard glad to share! :-) as for space to install blind spot mirror, please see below video also from Satoshi san. I asked him about space on the visor and he kindly responded with very detail video of clearance around the visor. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3WpoHefjdKCjtk looking forward to watching your review of daytona aero visor on your daily commute! :-D

[@QuasiMotard]

@@luna_zen Excellent, thanks! Those references give me the info I need... plenty of clearance for the RiderScan! 👍 --QM