With the light throttle response I always go into neutral when 'backing-up'. Been caught out a couple of times when I've inadvertently blipped the throttle while still in gear !
Agreed! That's a very good idea. I've accidentally goosed the throttle a few times when turning the bars hard left (right arm stretched out). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I think the Harley guys who blip the throttle all the time are itching for attention. I’ll admit I used to do it under bridges with my sport bikes when I was in my 20s. Now I’m 46 and I like smooth and quiet. Good to meet you Saturday. I almost rode the three sisters the other direction but I had to get home. I told my wife about the iron butt on the zuma and said she should do it too. She said...Not a chance!🤣 I can’t wait for the cannonball videos 👍 Mike
Sorry for the late reply, Mike! It was great to meet you out in the Twisted Sisters! Keep me updated on your Zuma Iron Butt plans... that should be epic. I've been looking for the opportunity to do the 1000-mile Saddle Sore on my Super Cub, but that's gonna take some planning if I want to stay off of the interstates. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I'm 6'2" w/32" inseam and I sat on the 1100 at my local dealer and it was ok. Not too cramped, but after a couple of hours perhaps it might be. I would probably need a set of highway pegs. My issue is chronic low back pain. Most cruisers I find it painful after an hour. My daily rider as you know, is a cb500f and its great with an airhawk, bar risers and pegs slightly back to help with shock impact. I'll check out the riding in the Ozarks channel and give him a sub. Happy riding man! 🏍😀👍
I probably didn’t find the suspension bad cause I’m used to shitty roads and Harley’s lol. You welcome for the shoutout, I appreciate the community interaction.
That acceleration on the Rebel is excellent Aaron and the 75 MPH cruising seems comfortable. The clock seems very bright i think i saw one of your night rides display is good. Marc In Bletchley Towers G6XEG
Thanks for the feedback, Marc! The Rebel is very quick and the torque is a lot of fun to play with around town. The gauge is very good in daylight and at night... lots of contrast and easy to read under any conditions. I'm just waiting for my panniers and rear rack so I can carry my camping/touring equipment on the back... then it's off to find some distant motocamping spots! Cheers! 👍 --QM
I did the entire length of the Blue Ridge parkway a few years ago. Epic views and riding, a really cool tunnel that feels like you are a bullet traveling down the barrel of a gun !
Man, I'd love to ride the whole BRP on the way up through VA, but I think it might be too slow with all of the holiday traffic. We will be trying to maintain about 325-375 miles/day so we can get up there on schedule (July 10th). If we need to skip portions of that route, then I'll just go back up there this fall with another bike and do some motocamping at a more relaxed pace. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Thx for the feedback, and congrats on your new Rebel! Wow... you're definitely the tallest Rebel 1100 owner that I've heard from. I've had a couple of 6'0" to 6'2" friends try my Rebel, and they said that it was too cramped for them to ride for any length of time. A set of forward controls or highway pegs would certainly help for the long-legged riders out there. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Yes what's your inseam. I'm 6'3 and 36" inseam and just tried it at the dealer and feel like a bear on a circus bike. I'm not sure if the de protto extenders will even make that much of a difference, but I really like the bike.
I don't think the drive-by footage is needed. The rider's perspective is much more immersive. In fact, I'm starting to get a real feel for driving in Houston!
Your weight won't be a problem for the bike, but you might feel a bit cramped with the factory footpeg positions. There are several aftermarket footpeg relocation kits and "forward control" kits for the Rebel 1100 (e.g., T-Rex Racing, De Pretto Moto, etc). You might want to shop those to have an idea of the price ahead of time (cheap kits are $200-ish and more elaborate kits are $600+). Good luck on your upcoming purchase, and I hope you find a good fit! 😉👍 --QM
You and I are about the same height. My inseam is 29-30", so most of the modern sport bikes and nearly all of the ADV bikes are just too tall for me to ride around town comfortably. It can be too difficult to reach the ground in an emergency or when the road is off-camber. I have lowered dozens of my larger bikes over the years, including full-dress tourers like the GoldWing and others with wide seats. If the seat height is below 32", then I usually get by fine just single-footing at stops (left foot down, right foot on rear brake)... that's common practice for most riders. However, if the seat is 32"+ or is very wide, then I'll usually shave the seat down and/or lower the suspension so I can get one foot down nearly flat. 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard I know I can lower the bike, the only thing is I am an engineer and I know, the height of the bike, is the specific height it is for engineering purposes so I’m afraid it’s going to make the bike ride horribly. Is the seat still comfy if shaved down?
@Dgreen4154 If the seat is cut down and reworked by a good upholstery shop, then it can be better than stock sometimes. Memory foam or multiple densities of foam can lower the seat while still providing adequate cushion. Lowering the bike isn't always a bad solution if the front and rear are lowered equally to maintain proper steering rake. Ground clearance for cornering can be problematic, as can bottoming out the suspension or chassis due to the lower ride height. 😉👍 --QM
Thanks for the tip! I mentioned those T-Rex footpeg extensions in a few of my recent comments, and I'm waiting for them to become available. I read some comments somewhere from T-Rex where they estimated mid-October for delivery of most of their new Rebel 1100 product line. I'll probably get the footpeg extensions ( www.t-rex-racing.com/2021-Rebel-1100-DCT-Foot-Peg-Extenders-p/n26-21fpe.htm ) and also their floorboards ( www.t-rex-racing.com/Honda-Rebel-1100-Floorboard-p/n26-21fb.htm ). Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard for most of their stuff they are out of stock. T-Rex does a video about their mods for the 1100. They made that think look comfy. T-Rex Racing.
I would really love to find out if you have fixed your suspension through adjustments or if you feel you need to upgrade it with aftermarket parts. I am currently in the process of learning to ride and the rebel 1100 or 500 is one of the bikes I am seriously looking to get for my first bike, and the bouncing out of your seat is something that is quite concerning to me. As a new rider yes but also because roads in my state of Utah are notoriously bad.
The Rebel 1100's suspension is only adjustable for spring preload... the shocks and forks don't have adjustments for damping rates. I have adjusted the rear suspension to minimize the bottoming-out over larger bumps and highway ripples by increasing the rear spring preload to position #8 (factory is #3). I might reduce it to #6-7, but I plan to ride with these settings for several hundred miles first. The front forks are still in the factory setting, so I might increase the preload just a bit to balance out with the rear. I may eventually replace the rear shocks with fully adjustable dampers from Öhlins or a similar aftermarket supplier. The OEM Showa shocks on the Rebel 1100 don't have sufficient compression damping in my opinion (non-adjustable), so the only way to combat that issue is by increasing the spring preload... which leads to a harsher overall ride. Fully adjustable shocks have separate circuits for compression and rebound damping, and they may also have bypass circuits for fast vs slow compression. Ride quality with an adjustable damper is usually vastly improved, so that should smooth out the Rebel's rough rear end. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Thanks for the feedback! I've been showing the Rebel a lot of love for several weeks because it's the new steed in the stable. However, I'm beginning my Super Cub prep for my 9200+ mile trip around the USA starting on July 1, 2021. There won't be a lot of other videos posted for a while during that trip... just short status updates and check-ins from the road on the little Cub until I return at the end of July. I'll have lots more Rebel content coming in August when I start touring and moto-camping on that bad boy! Cheers, and thanks for watching! 👍 --QM
Hey Quasi! I picked up my CB300R about a week ago, and loving practicing and riding around on it - it's a great bike to learn on! I'd love to start going on slightly longer rides out of town though, not on the major interstates though due to my experience level and my break in period is still happening. Do you have any tips for a good break in for a motorcycle engine? I've got about 70 miles so far, and trying my best to use a wide range of RPM's without going too high or at a steady pace for too long. Oh also, if you remember my last comment asking about the Gold Plugs, I asked the dealer about them and he looked at me like I asked him what color the sky was. They basically said "Thats what an oil filter is for". And left it at that... soo... yeah felt kinda weird, has anyone given you a similar response?
Congrats on the new CB300R! I would recommend following the Honda owner's manual during the initial break-in period for the first 300-600 miles. It's a good idea to avoid redline, prolonged full-throttle blasts, and steady speeds or engine RPM's for extended periods. After the first service has been completed, then you can ride it like you stole it... just have fun! Magnetic drain bolts always assist in removing ferrous debris from the oil, regardless of whether the oil filter can do the job or not. Some larger particles tend to settle down in the sump and never circulate high enough to be captured in the oil filter. Lots of manufacturers out magnetic drain plugs in their products from the factory (particularly high-end sports cars, automatic transmissions, watercraft, etc). It's cheap insurance, and I always see lots of stuff stuck to the magnet when I perform my oil changes. That's enough evidence to convince me! $20 for peace of mind... SOLD! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I love how this bike sounds, it's very neighbor-friendly 😂 I think I'm going to trade in my street bob for this honda.BUT why in the world he's on 6th gear at 30mph??
The DCT manages all of the gear selections, so it's always trying to go for the lowest RPM's for better fuel economy. If you have more engine load or use higher throttle positions, then the DCT will maintain higher RPM's for more sprited riding. Otherwise, it's not uncommon to see it rolling along in 6th gear at ~30 MPH. The downshifts are fairly quick, but I usually hit the paddle shift to manually jump down a couple of gears when I'm squirting around in traffic (or I'll just keep it in "sport" mode). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I do that out of habit for the audio quality on the recordings. The audio is somewhat muffled when I'm sitting still and talking, so opening the visor helps the sound a bit. The other reason is just heat management... Houston is very hot and humid, so it's nice to have a bit of fresh air when parked at stop lights. I have a pin-lock insert for my Schuberth visor to help with fogging, but it's not installed right now. It became slack inside, so it was vibrating and scuffing the inside if my shield. The Schuberth shields are $85 USD (and up), and the pin-lock fog inset is another $45-65 USD, so it's annoying when they don't work properly because that's a lot of $$$ to spend each time! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Yep, same here! The audio on the recordings is muffled somewhat with the visor down, so I open it to help the sound and to get some fresh air. Houston is always humid and sticky, so any extra fresh air is welcome! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard I ran into the same problem where my pinlock didn't quite fit as well as it used to after using it for 4-5 months, so I tried to just leave it wrapped in a microfiber cloth stacked under 3-4 large books to flatten it back out instead of being rounded and more conformed to the visor.
It is a common and recommended practice for motorcyclists in the USA to ride with high beams on during daylight hours. It's a safety measure that helps our inattentive cagers see us better in traffic. We dip to low beams at dusk and dark to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Here in Europe you must ride your bike with the lights on, but not the high beam -which is used only for long, dark roads or emergency purposes. As you said, high beam blinds drivers!
The DCT handles the clutch actuation for you, so you can stop in "D" (drive) without stalling just like an automatic car. However, there is no torque converter like an automatic transmission in a car; the Rebel has a 6-speed geared transmission... the clutch and shifting are managed by the DCT system. The Rebel is throttle-by-wire, so it knows when you open the throttle slightly... the clutch starts to engage as the throttle is opened just above idle. The engagement is smooth and the shifts between gears are seamless. 👍 --QM
Certainly! I haven't had much time to devote to video editing lately, and my Accord 1-year owner's review is overdue already. I'll try to do that video sometime in the next couple of weeks. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I'm getting my rebel 1100 manual bordeaux red in a month. Until that happens I will be watching your rebel videos daily. You make the best looking rebel videos on youtube. Video quality is just awesome.
I just put my deposit on that yesterday i should be picking mine up tomorrow morning. Between QuasiMotard and LifeOfBurch i was convinced. Demo ride on it yesterday was absolutely amazing.
@Balabah13 Congrats on your upcoming Rebel 1100! Thanks for the feedback on the videos... that really helps a lot! My vlogging format usually longer and more linear than other vloggers (less fancy graphics and transitions), so the videos don't appeal to the "instant gratification" crowd. 🤣👍 These bikes are a hoot to ride. I recommend checking your suspension preload immediately and adjust it for your weight if necessary. My first and biggest complaint was the harsh bottoming-out of the rear shocks. I'm only 170 pounds (77 kg), and the factory setting of #3 was too soft... always bouncing off of the bump stops. I increased my rear preload to position #8 and it seems to ride much more predictably now. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Congrats on your new Rebel! @LifeOfBurch is the Rebel authority because he has owned all 3 of the recent versions (300, 500, and 1100). Big props to him! His channel has grown very quickly, so he's doing something right! Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Thank you for this, i haven't noticed that yet, but i only have 112km on mine so far. Ill go check that out right now as i am sitting at 230lb. So far the bike is incredible, i do wish it was a bit louder though so i will be looking into a different slip on exhaust, so far only Vance & Hines and Two Brothers Racing have ones available. As well as the little stubby cut off pipe that Life Of Burch uses. That aside i think this was an absolutely incredible change for me ad i look forward to future rides on this bike.
@@Balabah13 Glad to help! I have installed the Coffman's Shorty exhaust on my Rebel and it sounds amazing! I'm editing that video now and should have it ready to post in the next day or two. You can watch a quick sound clip on my Instagram page here if you're interested: instagram.com/p/CNixwuVgnP_/? . The full video has dedicated audio recorders and much better sound comparisons. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Hello. I am a recent recipient of my Motorcycle license and will be looking into purchasing my first bike. I am wanting to gauge if the rebel 1100 while in rain mode would be an acceptable starter bike for someone with no previous bike experience. (Expect for trail bikes at 200cc off roading). Does the HP dip down enough for a safe learning experience or should I look into a smaller CC bike. Also have been looking into the Rykers. Your videos on both bikes have been quite helpful.
Thanks for the feedback! The Rebel 1100 is a powerful and somewhat heavy bike for a true beginner, but it shouldn't be too daunting for someone with a bit of riding experience. The motor has LOTS of torque, so it can be a bit intimidating if you grab too much throttle. Setting the bike in "rain" or "custom" ride mode with reduced engine power does help with the throttle response. The overall HP doesn't change much, but the throttle map makes the engine more tractable, and the traction control intervention reduces the engine power to the rear wheel more aggressively. Honda is doing their "DCT Demo Days" promotion right now, so you might be able to find a dealer near you that has the Rebel DCT to test ride: powersports.honda.com/dct-demo-event . Cheers, and good luck with your first motorcycle purchase! 👍 --QM
I can't say for sure... you should sit on one (or get a test ride) at a dealer if you can. I'll guess that your legs and knees will be a bit cramped. Weight shouldn't be any problem because the bike is rated to carry 348 pounds, and the engine has plenty of power. 👍 --QM
You're on! I just need to get the BRP jetski accessory for my Ryker, and I'll take a quick trip across the pond! I'll need to pull a dinghy behind me with spare fuel and rations, but I think I can do it! 🤣👍 --QM
I think you'll fit ok, but your leg/knee position might be a bit cramped. The aftermarket will certainly have forward controls to change the footpeg position... it's just a matter of time. 👍 --QM
It's to check suspension travel. You take a zip tie and zip it around your suspension arm. Not too tight. Jist snug enough to not slide down on its own. Then go for a ride. Hit some surface streets then a bit of highway. When the suspension compresses the zip tie is pushed to the furthest that the suspension traveled. If your suspension is loaded too tight, the zip tie wont move much. If your suspension is loaded too lose then you may be bottoming out your suspension. The zip tie jist gives you a visual indicator of suspension travel with the current setting and normal riding conditions.
Sorry for the late reply... I just saw your comment! As @fattywithafirearm mentioned, you just strap a zip tie onto the fork leg and/or the shock rod to check the suspension travel limits. You can watch my 2-part series on the Rebel suspension tuning here: Part 1 th-cam.com/video/K8x_judlkA8/w-d-xo.html , and Part 2 th-cam.com/video/-3sVtI69izE/w-d-xo.html . Cheers! 👍 --QM
It's a vlog... and titled as such. I make the extra effort to leave chapter markers and detailed time indexes in all of my videos so people can skip through as they see fit. --QM
Tall people should stick with adventure bikes and short to cruisers….. why tall people complain rebel is too cramped and short complain Africa twin is too tall….. ? … the truth is human will never be satisfied…
im 5'11'' and i hunch forward slightly but i do like that the bike feels smaller for a cruiser. gives it a sporty feel in my opinion.
Someone once said, “if you wait until the last minute, then it only takes a minute.” Changed my life.
With the light throttle response I always go into neutral when 'backing-up'. Been caught out a couple of times when I've inadvertently blipped the throttle while still in gear !
Agreed! That's a very good idea. I've accidentally goosed the throttle a few times when turning the bars hard left (right arm stretched out). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I do the Same it’s crazy how sensitive the throttle is
I adjusted my 1100 rear breakee pedal down by 1 inc. It has an adjusting screw.
Thanks for the airmax referral! Made a world of difference in all the right places!
Glad to help! 👍 --QM
I think the Harley guys who blip the throttle all the time are itching for attention. I’ll admit I used to do it under bridges with my sport bikes when I was in my 20s. Now I’m 46 and I like smooth and quiet. Good to meet you Saturday. I almost rode the three sisters the other direction but I had to get home. I told my wife about the iron butt on the zuma and said she should do it too. She said...Not a chance!🤣 I can’t wait for the cannonball videos 👍
Mike
I’m 45 and I love to rev the Fock out of bike! Sorry you got old too young :)
Sorry for the late reply, Mike! It was great to meet you out in the Twisted Sisters! Keep me updated on your Zuma Iron Butt plans... that should be epic. I've been looking for the opportunity to do the 1000-mile Saddle Sore on my Super Cub, but that's gonna take some planning if I want to stay off of the interstates. Cheers! 👍 --QM
I'm 6'2" w/32" inseam and I sat on the 1100 at my local dealer and it was ok. Not too cramped, but after a couple of hours perhaps it might be. I would probably need a set of highway pegs. My issue is chronic low back pain. Most cruisers I find it painful after an hour. My daily rider as you know, is a cb500f and its great with an airhawk, bar risers and pegs slightly back to help with shock impact. I'll check out the riding in the Ozarks channel and give him a sub. Happy riding man! 🏍😀👍
How did you decide?
We just love the sound lol, not everyone does it but yeah their are some that are obnoxious.
I probably didn’t find the suspension bad cause I’m used to shitty roads and Harley’s lol. You welcome for the shoutout, I appreciate the community interaction.
That acceleration on the Rebel is excellent Aaron and the 75 MPH cruising seems comfortable.
The clock seems very bright i think i saw one of your night rides display is good.
Marc In Bletchley Towers G6XEG
Thanks for the feedback, Marc! The Rebel is very quick and the torque is a lot of fun to play with around town. The gauge is very good in daylight and at night... lots of contrast and easy to read under any conditions. I'm just waiting for my panniers and rear rack so I can carry my camping/touring equipment on the back... then it's off to find some distant motocamping spots! Cheers! 👍 --QM
I did the entire length of the Blue Ridge parkway a few years ago. Epic views and riding, a really cool tunnel that feels like you are a bullet traveling down the barrel of a gun !
Man, I'd love to ride the whole BRP on the way up through VA, but I think it might be too slow with all of the holiday traffic. We will be trying to maintain about 325-375 miles/day so we can get up there on schedule (July 10th). If we need to skip portions of that route, then I'll just go back up there this fall with another bike and do some motocamping at a more relaxed pace. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard yes sir it did add one day to my NY to Florida trip on my shadow 750 a few years back
6'4" here yeah it's crowded but I liked the bike so much I got it anyway.
Thx for the feedback, and congrats on your new Rebel! Wow... you're definitely the tallest Rebel 1100 owner that I've heard from. I've had a couple of 6'0" to 6'2" friends try my Rebel, and they said that it was too cramped for them to ride for any length of time. A set of forward controls or highway pegs would certainly help for the long-legged riders out there. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Get forward controls. I did it!
Whats your inseam? I'm 6'4" too but my inseam is only 30" I'm wondering if I can make this bike work.
Yes what's your inseam. I'm 6'3 and 36" inseam and just tried it at the dealer and feel like a bear on a circus bike. I'm not sure if the de protto extenders will even make that much of a difference, but I really like the bike.
How is it? Any mods?
I don't think the drive-by footage is needed. The rider's perspective is much more immersive. In fact, I'm starting to get a real feel for driving in Houston!
Thanks for the feedback, Bal! I'll have more Rebel commute and motocamping videos coming soon! Cheers! 👍 --QM
I'm looking at this bike. But im 5'11' and 310lbs. Not sure how its gonna handle it. Its gonna be a first bike.
Your weight won't be a problem for the bike, but you might feel a bit cramped with the factory footpeg positions. There are several aftermarket footpeg relocation kits and "forward control" kits for the Rebel 1100 (e.g., T-Rex Racing, De Pretto Moto, etc). You might want to shop those to have an idea of the price ahead of time (cheap kits are $200-ish and more elaborate kits are $600+). Good luck on your upcoming purchase, and I hope you find a good fit! 😉👍 --QM
I am 6'1" it just is too small, unfortenately.
I’m 5’ 7 but feel like I’m too short for a sport bike. I don’t feel stable on the balls of my feet. I don’t get how people do that.
You and I are about the same height. My inseam is 29-30", so most of the modern sport bikes and nearly all of the ADV bikes are just too tall for me to ride around town comfortably. It can be too difficult to reach the ground in an emergency or when the road is off-camber.
I have lowered dozens of my larger bikes over the years, including full-dress tourers like the GoldWing and others with wide seats. If the seat height is below 32", then I usually get by fine just single-footing at stops (left foot down, right foot on rear brake)... that's common practice for most riders. However, if the seat is 32"+ or is very wide, then I'll usually shave the seat down and/or lower the suspension so I can get one foot down nearly flat. 😉👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard I know I can lower the bike, the only thing is I am an engineer and I know, the height of the bike, is the specific height it is for engineering purposes so I’m afraid it’s going to make the bike ride horribly. Is the seat still comfy if shaved down?
@Dgreen4154 If the seat is cut down and reworked by a good upholstery shop, then it can be better than stock sometimes. Memory foam or multiple densities of foam can lower the seat while still providing adequate cushion.
Lowering the bike isn't always a bad solution if the front and rear are lowered equally to maintain proper steering rake. Ground clearance for cornering can be problematic, as can bottoming out the suspension or chassis due to the lower ride height. 😉👍 --QM
If my fwd controls do not fix this, I am selling my 1100!!
Check out De Pretto Moto's forward controls for the Rebel 1100. They're pricey, but sexy and functional. amzn.to/4aQbvBx 😉👍 --QM
T-Rex has some controls that are about 5 inches more forward.
Thanks for the tip! I mentioned those T-Rex footpeg extensions in a few of my recent comments, and I'm waiting for them to become available. I read some comments somewhere from T-Rex where they estimated mid-October for delivery of most of their new Rebel 1100 product line. I'll probably get the footpeg extensions ( www.t-rex-racing.com/2021-Rebel-1100-DCT-Foot-Peg-Extenders-p/n26-21fpe.htm ) and also their floorboards ( www.t-rex-racing.com/Honda-Rebel-1100-Floorboard-p/n26-21fb.htm ). Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard for most of their stuff they are out of stock. T-Rex does a video about their mods for the 1100. They made that think look comfy. T-Rex Racing.
The Harley thing is probably because it won't idle, so they have to keep revving it to keep it alive. :P
🤣 Exactly!
That and the idle is so rough reving it smooths it out a bit while waiting at a long light, lol.
I would really love to find out if you have fixed your suspension through adjustments or if you feel you need to upgrade it with aftermarket parts. I am currently in the process of learning to ride and the rebel 1100 or 500 is one of the bikes I am seriously looking to get for my first bike, and the bouncing out of your seat is something that is quite concerning to me. As a new rider yes but also because roads in my state of Utah are notoriously bad.
The Rebel 1100's suspension is only adjustable for spring preload... the shocks and forks don't have adjustments for damping rates. I have adjusted the rear suspension to minimize the bottoming-out over larger bumps and highway ripples by increasing the rear spring preload to position #8 (factory is #3). I might reduce it to #6-7, but I plan to ride with these settings for several hundred miles first. The front forks are still in the factory setting, so I might increase the preload just a bit to balance out with the rear.
I may eventually replace the rear shocks with fully adjustable dampers from Öhlins or a similar aftermarket supplier. The OEM Showa shocks on the Rebel 1100 don't have sufficient compression damping in my opinion (non-adjustable), so the only way to combat that issue is by increasing the spring preload... which leads to a harsher overall ride. Fully adjustable shocks have separate circuits for compression and rebound damping, and they may also have bypass circuits for fast vs slow compression. Ride quality with an adjustable damper is usually vastly improved, so that should smooth out the Rebel's rough rear end. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Thanks for the info sir.
This is my favorite bike that you have in your channel.
Thanks for the feedback! I've been showing the Rebel a lot of love for several weeks because it's the new steed in the stable. However, I'm beginning my Super Cub prep for my 9200+ mile trip around the USA starting on July 1, 2021. There won't be a lot of other videos posted for a while during that trip... just short status updates and check-ins from the road on the little Cub until I return at the end of July. I'll have lots more Rebel content coming in August when I start touring and moto-camping on that bad boy! Cheers, and thanks for watching! 👍 --QM
Iam 193 cm Tall what do you mean is that Rebel to small For me ?
Hey Quasi! I picked up my CB300R about a week ago, and loving practicing and riding around on it - it's a great bike to learn on! I'd love to start going on slightly longer rides out of town though, not on the major interstates though due to my experience level and my break in period is still happening. Do you have any tips for a good break in for a motorcycle engine? I've got about 70 miles so far, and trying my best to use a wide range of RPM's without going too high or at a steady pace for too long. Oh also, if you remember my last comment asking about the Gold Plugs, I asked the dealer about them and he looked at me like I asked him what color the sky was. They basically said "Thats what an oil filter is for". And left it at that... soo... yeah felt kinda weird, has anyone given you a similar response?
Congrats on the new CB300R! I would recommend following the Honda owner's manual during the initial break-in period for the first 300-600 miles. It's a good idea to avoid redline, prolonged full-throttle blasts, and steady speeds or engine RPM's for extended periods. After the first service has been completed, then you can ride it like you stole it... just have fun!
Magnetic drain bolts always assist in removing ferrous debris from the oil, regardless of whether the oil filter can do the job or not. Some larger particles tend to settle down in the sump and never circulate high enough to be captured in the oil filter. Lots of manufacturers out magnetic drain plugs in their products from the factory (particularly high-end sports cars, automatic transmissions, watercraft, etc). It's cheap insurance, and I always see lots of stuff stuck to the magnet when I perform my oil changes. That's enough evidence to convince me! $20 for peace of mind... SOLD! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
I love how this bike sounds, it's very neighbor-friendly 😂 I think I'm going to trade in my street bob for this honda.BUT why in the world he's on 6th gear at 30mph??
The DCT manages all of the gear selections, so it's always trying to go for the lowest RPM's for better fuel economy. If you have more engine load or use higher throttle positions, then the DCT will maintain higher RPM's for more sprited riding. Otherwise, it's not uncommon to see it rolling along in 6th gear at ~30 MPH. The downshifts are fairly quick, but I usually hit the paddle shift to manually jump down a couple of gears when I'm squirting around in traffic (or I'll just keep it in "sport" mode). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Noticed you open and close the visor a bunch. Assuming you are doing this because it's fogging up, have you looked into a Pinlock visor?
I have a pinlock and its fantastic, I still open and close my visor a lot though just for some air flow...
I do that out of habit for the audio quality on the recordings. The audio is somewhat muffled when I'm sitting still and talking, so opening the visor helps the sound a bit. The other reason is just heat management... Houston is very hot and humid, so it's nice to have a bit of fresh air when parked at stop lights.
I have a pin-lock insert for my Schuberth visor to help with fogging, but it's not installed right now. It became slack inside, so it was vibrating and scuffing the inside if my shield. The Schuberth shields are $85 USD (and up), and the pin-lock fog inset is another $45-65 USD, so it's annoying when they don't work properly because that's a lot of $$$ to spend each time! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM
Yep, same here! The audio on the recordings is muffled somewhat with the visor down, so I open it to help the sound and to get some fresh air. Houston is always humid and sticky, so any extra fresh air is welcome! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard I ran into the same problem where my pinlock didn't quite fit as well as it used to after using it for 4-5 months, so I tried to just leave it wrapped in a microfiber cloth stacked under 3-4 large books to flatten it back out instead of being rounded and more conformed to the visor.
I´m 5”9” and 158 lbs and it’s perfect.
Why do you ride all the time with the high beams on ? (blue symbol illuminated on the panel)
It is a common and recommended practice for motorcyclists in the USA to ride with high beams on during daylight hours. It's a safety measure that helps our inattentive cagers see us better in traffic. We dip to low beams at dusk and dark to avoid blinding oncoming traffic. Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Here in Europe you must ride your bike with the lights on, but not the high beam -which is used only for long, dark roads or emergency purposes. As you said, high beam blinds drivers!
What is the make/model of those black boots you wear ???
Many Americans are so large now that what was a big bike not that long ago, ie., with a displacement over 1000cc, is now small.
How can you leave it in 1st gear w/u clutch and no stalling at the stop light?
The DCT handles the clutch actuation for you, so you can stop in "D" (drive) without stalling just like an automatic car. However, there is no torque converter like an automatic transmission in a car; the Rebel has a 6-speed geared transmission... the clutch and shifting are managed by the DCT system.
The Rebel is throttle-by-wire, so it knows when you open the throttle slightly... the clutch starts to engage as the throttle is opened just above idle. The engagement is smooth and the shifts between gears are seamless. 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard wow that’s really awesome! Great for commuting around the city! Although I use the GROM to commute 😂 love that little mean machine 😅
Can you do update on your Honda Accord
Certainly! I haven't had much time to devote to video editing lately, and my Accord 1-year owner's review is overdue already. I'll try to do that video sometime in the next couple of weeks. Cheers! 👍 --QM
90% of seats put me 4" too far forward and 3" too low.
I'm getting my rebel 1100 manual bordeaux red in a month. Until that happens I will be watching your rebel videos daily. You make the best looking rebel videos on youtube. Video quality is just awesome.
I just put my deposit on that yesterday i should be picking mine up tomorrow morning. Between QuasiMotard and LifeOfBurch i was convinced. Demo ride on it yesterday was absolutely amazing.
@Balabah13 Congrats on your upcoming Rebel 1100! Thanks for the feedback on the videos... that really helps a lot! My vlogging format usually longer and more linear than other vloggers (less fancy graphics and transitions), so the videos don't appeal to the "instant gratification" crowd. 🤣👍
These bikes are a hoot to ride. I recommend checking your suspension preload immediately and adjust it for your weight if necessary. My first and biggest complaint was the harsh bottoming-out of the rear shocks. I'm only 170 pounds (77 kg), and the factory setting of #3 was too soft... always bouncing off of the bump stops. I increased my rear preload to position #8 and it seems to ride much more predictably now. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Congrats on your new Rebel! @LifeOfBurch is the Rebel authority because he has owned all 3 of the recent versions (300, 500, and 1100). Big props to him! His channel has grown very quickly, so he's doing something right! Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard Thank you for this, i haven't noticed that yet, but i only have 112km on mine so far. Ill go check that out right now as i am sitting at 230lb. So far the bike is incredible, i do wish it was a bit louder though so i will be looking into a different slip on exhaust, so far only Vance & Hines and Two Brothers Racing have ones available. As well as the little stubby cut off pipe that Life Of Burch uses. That aside i think this was an absolutely incredible change for me ad i look forward to future rides on this bike.
@@Balabah13 Glad to help! I have installed the Coffman's Shorty exhaust on my Rebel and it sounds amazing! I'm editing that video now and should have it ready to post in the next day or two. You can watch a quick sound clip on my Instagram page here if you're interested: instagram.com/p/CNixwuVgnP_/? . The full video has dedicated audio recorders and much better sound comparisons. Cheers! 👍 --QM
Hello. I am a recent recipient of my Motorcycle license and will be looking into purchasing my first bike. I am wanting to gauge if the rebel 1100 while in rain mode would be an acceptable starter bike for someone with no previous bike experience. (Expect for trail bikes at 200cc off roading).
Does the HP dip down enough for a safe learning experience or should I look into a smaller CC bike. Also have been looking into the Rykers. Your videos on both bikes have been quite helpful.
Thanks for the feedback! The Rebel 1100 is a powerful and somewhat heavy bike for a true beginner, but it shouldn't be too daunting for someone with a bit of riding experience. The motor has LOTS of torque, so it can be a bit intimidating if you grab too much throttle. Setting the bike in "rain" or "custom" ride mode with reduced engine power does help with the throttle response. The overall HP doesn't change much, but the throttle map makes the engine more tractable, and the traction control intervention reduces the engine power to the rear wheel more aggressively.
Honda is doing their "DCT Demo Days" promotion right now, so you might be able to find a dealer near you that has the Rebel DCT to test ride: powersports.honda.com/dct-demo-event . Cheers, and good luck with your first motorcycle purchase! 👍 --QM
I’m 6’2 270lbs am I too big for this bike?
I can't say for sure... you should sit on one (or get a test ride) at a dealer if you can. I'll guess that your legs and knees will be a bit cramped. Weight shouldn't be any problem because the bike is rated to carry 348 pounds, and the engine has plenty of power. 👍 --QM
How do u like the Beeline?
Where’d you get your seat cover?
That is the Air Hawk Cruiser R Large seat cushion, and I purchased it through Amazon: amzn.to/3wlCr9a . Cheers! 👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard thanks! I have a big butt so the seat is gonna mess me up lol
when are we going for breakfast :D ill spring
You're on! I just need to get the BRP jetski accessory for my Ryker, and I'll take a quick trip across the pond! I'll need to pull a dinghy behind me with spare fuel and rations, but I think I can do it! 🤣👍 --QM
@@QuasiMotard if joe or boris let me id be right into geo. bush intl :D no waterskiing allowed lol
I didn't fall out of a beanstalk so the Rebel 1100 fits me like most normal people fine.
I am 6.1 and 210 pounds - do you think it will fit ok?
I think you'll fit ok, but your leg/knee position might be a bit cramped. The aftermarket will certainly have forward controls to change the footpeg position... it's just a matter of time. 👍 --QM
I got forward controls from Depretto Moto. They are asome!
@@hbarrero05 that looks awsone, but it's atmosfera 600e and just for dct. Will wait for the manual/foot transmision. Thanks for sharing the info.
@@hbarrero05 On the 1100? if so, I am definitely going to get one. Im 6"1".
There are four or five forward control kits out there from $169 to almost $600.
What's the zip tie test?
It's to check suspension travel. You take a zip tie and zip it around your suspension arm. Not too tight. Jist snug enough to not slide down on its own. Then go for a ride. Hit some surface streets then a bit of highway. When the suspension compresses the zip tie is pushed to the furthest that the suspension traveled. If your suspension is loaded too tight, the zip tie wont move much. If your suspension is loaded too lose then you may be bottoming out your suspension. The zip tie jist gives you a visual indicator of suspension travel with the current setting and normal riding conditions.
@@fattywithafirearm great info, thanks for the tip!
Sorry for the late reply... I just saw your comment! As @fattywithafirearm mentioned, you just strap a zip tie onto the fork leg and/or the shock rod to check the suspension travel limits. You can watch my 2-part series on the Rebel suspension tuning here: Part 1 th-cam.com/video/K8x_judlkA8/w-d-xo.html , and Part 2 th-cam.com/video/-3sVtI69izE/w-d-xo.html . Cheers! 👍 --QM
5 min to even get talking about the bike.....
It's a vlog... and titled as such. I make the extra effort to leave chapter markers and detailed time indexes in all of my videos so people can skip through as they see fit. --QM
@@QuasiMotard too much personal mumbo jumbo
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You beat the spam bots... that's tough to do lately! 😉👍 --QM
Tall people should stick with adventure bikes and short to cruisers….. why tall people complain rebel is too cramped and short complain Africa twin is too tall….. ? … the truth is human will never be satisfied…