Thanks so much for showing this! Can’t wait to see how your wife likes it. There are like, no two up Rebel videos on TH-cam so I really appreciate this!
Burch I have to say I appreciate the video. I watched it months ago even before I got my Rebel 300. Now months after I got my bike I finally ordered my passenger seat. Your video was awesome considering the seat came with no instructions. Thanks a million!!
Thanks dude!! 🙏🏻 I’m SUPER grateful and blown away at how quick the growth happened! All I can chalk it up to is people having nothing else to do during quarantine except watch TH-cam videos 😂
Just came across your channel recently...well done brother. Got me thinking on a Rebel 500 now as my second bike. Will be looking forward to the two-up ride you do with your wife...that will be key. Hasta....
Be careful putting the misses on the back of your bike - you might not recover financially 😁 I took my girlfriend for a ride on the back of my 500 last weekend. This weekend we picked up a Rebel (older 250) of her very own. She was looking at the 300's and 500's, but decided that she should learn to ride first, then upgrade to the one she really wants afterwards.
Haha fortunately my wife has no desire to get a bike of her own! We’ve been going on rides on my VFR ever since we’ve been together and she LOVES it, but has always said she prefers staying a passenger and just being able to come along for the ride.
@@LifeOfBurch How awesome is that?! My gf was never a big fan of me having a bike. Then I finally talked her into going on a ride with me. After we were done, she said "I finally get it. I understand why you love riding so much". Then she started looking into her own. Can't wait to teach her, and start riding together 🙂
I had to laugh when it came to getting the big loose and off, I too had a hex of a time getting them off. Also thank for the video on the foot pegs, i never could have gotten the pegs on with out you help. Thanks alot.
Thanks so much for this! I'm getting ready to order this, but I was a bit hesitant on the install, as the instructions were pretty vague considering all the small, moving parts! I'm much more confident buying the pegs, now!
@@LifeOfBurch Hey! Quick update in case your channel was interested. I bought and assembled the pegs today PERFECTLY based on your instructions. That part was a snap with your guidance. I got to the bike, though, and was only able to break one of the bolts for new side bracket free. I stripped the other badly fighting with it. I think the factory must loctite them? I ended up having to take it to the shop to have the bolt drilled out. I struggled badly with the passenger seat bolts, too, but eventually got those loose with sheer force and luck. I would say to anyone following this guide, those bolts can be an absolute monster. Before you work too much at it with a tiny 6mm hex, I would invest in a hex-key ratchet and breaker bar. That said, thanks to you I am now riding 2-up with my wife. Thank you!
The 390 Dukes are rad little bikes! I found a good deal on one locally and aaalmost pulled the trigger on it before finding this Rebel. Same thing with a VFR800. I was set to buy one, but went to see it in person and it was super beat compared to the pics. Sounds like we have similar taste!
Thank you thank you thank you your video was very helpful I am doing mods on my rebel and on my own and I was concern about the pegs but your video was awesome. Thanks from VA.
Yea us Americans are always the red headed stepchild when it comes to cool car/motorcycle features haha the passenger seat and foot pegs come standard pretty much everywhere except here.
It has something to do with licensing and legality. In certain countries in order to legally have a passenger, the bike has to come standard with everything necessary to have a passenger on the bike. Or something along those lines. In America, that’s not the case. So passenger setups aren’t always included, they’re an add on.
Just 1 note about that seat When it is wet from either parked in the rain or washing the bike, the seat soaks water for like half a day Sitting on it will wet your pants for that whole day Other than that, the seat is rather cheap and very comfortable I have done 10 hours ride of 700 km on it last winter, and didn't feel any cramp or numbness at all
Where did you get the 2 person seat? I’ve been looking everywhere online and can’t find it. Do you have a link where I can get it? I would really appreciate it
Thanks man! Unfortunately that’s just how the pegs come, no other options. You can buy aftermarket pegs or probably powder coat them, but it doesn’t bother me enough to do anything about it. I’d end up spending the majority of what the entire kit cost just to change the color. Plus, it doesn’t look super out of place since I haven’t blacked my forks out or anything.
So you said the 2 person seat was purchased from Zeed Parts, I guess they are in Thailand hmmm... don't know if they are able to supply to Madrid, Spain where I live, I'll check out
Alright! Now I just need to get a seat so I can film a video with my 6'3 husband riding on the back with me =) But my daughters are really excited for me to get a passenger seat.
I just got a Rebel 500 and your videos are great and right to the point. Just a question on the seat. Does it sit taller than the stock seat? My biggest complaint is the stock seat being so low not that comfy and the controls are right where you sit a little awkward. If the controls were a little forward or the seat taller I think it would be perfect. I was looking at a scrambler kit but that seems way too much work. Wondering if you thought the new seat made it more comfortable for your back and legs as well.
Hi! My wife just bought the new CMX 1100 and we want to know if the backseat of a 500 will fit her new 1100? Unfortunately the one sold specifically for it is on back order!
As I can see in your video you too had some serious difficulty loosening the bolts to attach the left side bracket (it’s like the damn things are welded on). I was able to get one but I fear I have stripped the other. Has anyone else’s had issues with this or found fixes? For anyone who has yet to try I suggest spending a little money and getting a socket version of the 8 mm hex. The angle with a normal wrench and the amount of torque it takes to loosen some of the bolts is a recipe for disaster. Anyone have a way to loosen a somewhat stripped bolt?
It’s sooo much better! Definitely firm and not the highest quality seat ever, but still feels much better than stock on long rides. Sits me up a bit higher and a bit further back too.
Did you have to buy these parts from a dealership? I can't find them online, and would it be possible to buy a denim blue fender and a candy orange tank? Like did you have to buy it as a set together? Awesome video man!
I get all my OEM parts from TMSparts.com which is the cheapest site I’ve found. The tank and fender are ordered separately so if you wanted a different color for tank and fender it’s totally doable. Hope that helps!
@@LifeOfBurchAwesome, I lost my other comment I was typing, but I saw that footpeg video is only 1 week old, I was typing up how you do great on the video, not cutting out just speeding up stuff you already talked about, but also, thanks for covering Rebel 3/500 , it seems like there's not a lot of current/new videos about them that I've seen elsewhere, some guy in r/motorcycles linked me to this specific video and I've been hooked, keep it up man, oh right, are you weekly upload? So like do we see you test ride with the wife in a week from now or? I'm also wondering about how much speed/max speed is lost when you throw on a passenger, I'll stop rambling now, again, awesome work!
Thanks man, I’m glad you’ve been digging the content! I’m not on a set upload schedule necessarily, but I do shoot for 1-2 uploads per week. I already filmed the video where I take my wife for a ride, all that’s left to do is edit it and upload. I’m hoping for it to be up next week, but I’m not 100% sure since I have 2 other videos I’m editing and I leave for vacation tomorrow. Definitely stay tuned though because it’ll be up soon enough!
I love your videos !! I still working on getting a motorcycle driving licence in my city and planning to buy a rebel 500. Are you also planning to install passenger seat backrest for it ?? Thanks
Thanks bro! Glad you’re digging the content! 👊🏻 I’m not sure if I’ll add a passenger backrest or not. I like the look of a short sissy bar, but I honestly plan on doing wheelies on this bike and don’t want to have anything behind me in case (God forbid) I loop out or something. If anything I may look into one that has an easy detach feature at some point in the future.
So i just purchased a slip on exhaust like yours and i have mine pointing down towards the ground. Any reason for it pointing out like how you have it installed? Anyone know or is it only preference...
Great video!! I'm looking for mods for the rebel and passed by your videos, a lot of great information and instruction! How do you purchase the seat through the thai website anyway? I want to get one of it but it seems quite sus to be honest.
Hey, hello. I´m on the search for an bether seat with passenger space for my new rebel500. by this i found your video and your seat looks very good. how comfortable was it? and where did you by it? or does anyone know some bether seats for the rebel500? i would be very happy about some good answers.^^ greatings from germany. ;)
excuse me, can I ask you something? Please answer alright. So you bought rebel 500, does it come without any passenger seats and footpegs? Is rebel 500 a single seated bike? And we have to buy and add passenger seat there?
Yea, and that’s one of my least favorite parts of the bike. You have to pop the side cover off, hope you have a coin on you to unscrew the part that holds the hex key in place, remove the hex key, then remove 2 bolts to get under the seat. On my other bike you just use your actual bike key to unlock the seat and you’re good to go.
Greetings from Colombia. I think I'll be getting my own Rebel by the end of the year. Quick question: how tall are you? I mean, seeing your legs position on the passenger pegs makes me wonder how comfortable it could be.
I’m 5ft 10in and lanky as hell! 😂 The main seating position is much more roomy than the passenger seating position, but I guess they assume the passenger will always be the smaller of the 2 riders most likely. My wife is probably only 5ft 4in so she should fit much more comfortably.
I can’t remember off the top of my head, but pretty sure I mention it in my other video reviewing how the Rebel did with a passenger on it. Should be my top viewed video if you want to go check it out!
i have the 500 rebel. my wie is about 190lbs. im 165lbs. we ride around no problem. she love riding on back with the stock back seat but we need to stop quite often. better seat would be nice.
I almost don’t want to link it just because I had such a bad experience buying it haha but here you go dude- www.zeedparts.com/rebel-300-500/honda-rebel-cmx-300-500-replacement-seat-double-v3-noi You’ll notice that the pictures don’t look exactly like the seat I got. And that’s because allegedly the manufacturer slightly changed the design and didn’t let the company know. So I was expecting the all black version of what’s in the pictures, but received this seat. Which is part of why I was refunded the $50. And like I mentioned, it also had 2 small tears when I got it. So buy with caution! Although there aren’t many other options out there for places to buy seats for these things.
@@LifeOfBurch well I want to get a passenger seat but I like the look of the long single seat compared to the one that comes with the kit , just don't know where to get one
You can try the site I linked to since they have plenty other seats also, just be cautious, that’s all. Corbin makes a seat for the Rebel also, but it’s $400+. And then you can also try HRP Motors. I almost got their seat that’s called I think ultra comfort or something like that. Lots of people have said they like that one.
You have to get the Honda kit. Although I believe a few aftermarket companies make cheap knockoffs now. But for the price, I’d just stick to Honda personally.
There are plenty of people who use it for that! Personally that’s not my goal with the bike, but I can see how it would be doable. There’s probably more comfortable bikes out there for super long hauls though.
Dude it is IMPOSSIBLE to take the damn bolts off of the side of the bike. I've been struggling for hours trying to take them out. The bolts are super weak and get stripped easily, and now it's impossible to move. So annoying.
Yea man lots of people have said that unfortunately 😔 Mine were a pain in the ass, but nowhere near as bad as others I’ve talked to. A few have suggested putting the Allen key in and then hitting it with a hammer, almost as if you’re nailing something in to the bolt. That apparently helps break the threads lose and also helps seat the Allen key in the bolt. Give that a shot if you haven’t yet!
@@LifeOfBurch Thanks for replying! Good to know others are having this problem too, and it's not just that I'm a weakling. I tried the hammer thing, but didn't work. Also tried adding penetrating oil. I was able to take one of the bolts out by using a locking plier/vise grip, but the other one hasn't budged. Guess I'll have to continue trying. Thanks!
@@pepecebolla69 I'm having trouble getting the front bolt off as well, the other one came out fine. The front one just doesn't budge, it's like it's welded! What a paint in the neck! I'm going to take it to a pro tomorrow. Just not worth it. Poor setup by Honda to make it so difficult to take the bolt out, from what I see, it provides no structural integrity as it is now, so why bolt it in so hard...makes no sense.
FWIW, I ended up succeeding when using a vise grip to unscrew the bolt. The vise grip had to be on extremely tight so it wouldn't slip off when rotating.
Would be a little nicer if the quilted pattern on the drivers section of the seat didn’t rap around the edge on the front underneath were your thighs would be on each side. Other than that I love that seat!!
Well that’s part of why I got a $50 refund actually! The picture on their website showed that the diamond pattern didn’t continue all the way down, but then it showed up looking like this. They pretty much just said, “Oh uh the manufacturer didn’t tell us they changed the design. You can send it back if you want, but they’re all gonna look like that now.” Like oookay thanks guys... 😂🤷🏼♂️
god, can't take my eyes off the "orange"~~~ I have to say, my friend, you're "terrible"! And I mean it in a good way, I loved the all-black look of the rebel, until you showed the orange tank, and I was a fan for the single-seat until I saw your new seat, and start to make me thinking: yea, It will be good if we can take my family or friend rid with me.... lol, nice work~
One of my subscribers got so sick of me using my el cheapo hex keys that they actually mailed me a set of nicer ones a few months ago, so I’m finally legit! 😂🤘🏻
It an ugly seat and the pad looks much better I would never accept a torn seat for any amount as it would bother me. Why didn't you just get a peg kit which is much cheaper?
Thanks so much for showing this! Can’t wait to see how your wife likes it. There are like, no two up Rebel videos on TH-cam so I really appreciate this!
Glad it helped man! Hopefully I should have a 2-up video filmed in the next week or 2 🤞🏻
@@LifeOfBurch how's the seat so far!? looks good.
Burch I have to say I appreciate the video. I watched it months ago even before I got my Rebel 300. Now months after I got my bike I finally ordered my passenger seat. Your video was awesome considering the seat came with no instructions. Thanks a million!!
Where’d you order the seat? Thinking about getting one for myself
It's really cool to see how much your channel has grown in such a short time. Congrats and keep it up!
Thanks dude!! 🙏🏻 I’m SUPER grateful and blown away at how quick the growth happened! All I can chalk it up to is people having nothing else to do during quarantine except watch TH-cam videos 😂
@@LifeOfBurch Aye give yourself some credit, they wouldn't be watching if the content wasn't great haha
Fair enough! Thanks brotha!! 👊🏻
Thanks for your video. I would never have figured out how to install these without your help. So complicated!
I love how the seat looks!! It adds to the aesthetic of the bike 😌😎
Thanks! I’m pretty pumped! 😬
My bolts are super tight too! I thought it was just me but GEEZ
Let us know how your girl likes it? or how conformable its is, or not? Lol Can't wait to get my new bike in a few months 🤗
I’ll for sure make a video whenever the wife and I get to go out on it! I’m sure you’re excited to get yours. You’re gonna love it!
Just came across your channel recently...well done brother. Got me thinking on a Rebel 500 now as my second bike. Will be looking forward to the two-up ride you do with your wife...that will be key. Hasta....
Glad you’re digging the channel! The 2-up video should hooopefully be up in the next week or 2! 🤞🏻
Be careful putting the misses on the back of your bike - you might not recover financially 😁 I took my girlfriend for a ride on the back of my 500 last weekend. This weekend we picked up a Rebel (older 250) of her very own. She was looking at the 300's and 500's, but decided that she should learn to ride first, then upgrade to the one she really wants afterwards.
Haha fortunately my wife has no desire to get a bike of her own! We’ve been going on rides on my VFR ever since we’ve been together and she LOVES it, but has always said she prefers staying a passenger and just being able to come along for the ride.
@@LifeOfBurch How awesome is that?! My gf was never a big fan of me having a bike. Then I finally talked her into going on a ride with me. After we were done, she said "I finally get it. I understand why you love riding so much". Then she started looking into her own. Can't wait to teach her, and start riding together 🙂
I had to laugh when it came to getting the big loose and off, I too had a hex of a time getting them off. Also thank for the video on the foot pegs, i never could have gotten the pegs on with out you help. Thanks alot.
I’m glad it helped!! Those bolts are definitely a pain, that’s for sure! 😂
Thanks so much for this! I'm getting ready to order this, but I was a bit hesitant on the install, as the instructions were pretty vague considering all the small, moving parts! I'm much more confident buying the pegs, now!
Awesome, I’m glad I could help! 👌🏻 The instructions are definitely far from clear.
@@LifeOfBurch Hey! Quick update in case your channel was interested. I bought and assembled the pegs today PERFECTLY based on your instructions. That part was a snap with your guidance. I got to the bike, though, and was only able to break one of the bolts for new side bracket free. I stripped the other badly fighting with it. I think the factory must loctite them? I ended up having to take it to the shop to have the bolt drilled out. I struggled badly with the passenger seat bolts, too, but eventually got those loose with sheer force and luck. I would say to anyone following this guide, those bolts can be an absolute monster. Before you work too much at it with a tiny 6mm hex, I would invest in a hex-key ratchet and breaker bar. That said, thanks to you I am now riding 2-up with my wife. Thank you!
That VFR750 is so clean for the age of it. I almost bought a 1998 VFR800 but then decided to go for a newer bike, my 2018 KTM 390 Duke.
The 390 Dukes are rad little bikes! I found a good deal on one locally and aaalmost pulled the trigger on it before finding this Rebel. Same thing with a VFR800. I was set to buy one, but went to see it in person and it was super beat compared to the pics. Sounds like we have similar taste!
@@LifeOfBurch likely so. Check my channel out, been motovlogging as of late as well.
Could you send me a link to the actual seat you installed in this vid? I'd like the same one , looks way better than the one from amazon
Same here!
Thank you thank you thank you your video was very helpful I am doing mods on my rebel and on my own and I was concern about the pegs but your video was awesome. Thanks from VA.
Does anyone know if the OEM passenger seat kit for 2017-2018 models will fit a 2023 model?
My European version of the Rebel 500 came with passenger seat and pegs installed. I think it's the standard here :)
Yea us Americans are always the red headed stepchild when it comes to cool car/motorcycle features haha the passenger seat and foot pegs come standard pretty much everywhere except here.
so, wait rebel 500 comes with passenger seat in some countries and doesn't come with it in some countries?
@@dr.sunflower6336I guess so. Both my 500 and 1100 came with passenger seat and pegs. I'm in Denmark.
It has something to do with licensing and legality. In certain countries in order to legally have a passenger, the bike has to come standard with everything necessary to have a passenger on the bike. Or something along those lines. In America, that’s not the case. So passenger setups aren’t always included, they’re an add on.
How about the weight of the passenger? Have enough strength?
Thanks for this informative video. Keep it up.
Just 1 note about that seat
When it is wet from either parked in the rain or washing the bike, the seat soaks water for like half a day
Sitting on it will wet your pants for that whole day
Other than that, the seat is rather cheap and very comfortable
I have done 10 hours ride of 700 km on it last winter, and didn't feel any cramp or numbness at all
Thanks for the heads up! I’ll have to make sure it stays dry. And glad to hear it’s good for longer rides!
Great Video! Love the seat... Might just have to get one
Awesome !! Thanks for the video !! 💪💪
Thanks for watching! 👊🏻
Where did you get the 2 person seat? I’ve been looking everywhere online and can’t find it. Do you have a link where I can get it? I would really appreciate it
Thanks for the video you are the beast!
i'm subscribing you just because you have a rebel with a passener seat.. the bike didnt even reached indian market yet. waiting to own one..👍
Thanks for subscribing! 🙏🏻 Hopefully you’ll get the Rebel in your local market soon enough!
Great vid brotha , keep them rolling ! 🍻
Thanks dude!! 👊🏻
I love the new seat! I'm not a big fan of how silver the passenger pegs are, it kinda throws the color theme of the bike off
Thanks man! Unfortunately that’s just how the pegs come, no other options. You can buy aftermarket pegs or probably powder coat them, but it doesn’t bother me enough to do anything about it. I’d end up spending the majority of what the entire kit cost just to change the color. Plus, it doesn’t look super out of place since I haven’t blacked my forks out or anything.
So you said the 2 person seat was purchased from Zeed Parts, I guess they are in Thailand hmmm... don't know if they are able to supply to Madrid, Spain where I live, I'll check out
Alright! Now I just need to get a seat so I can film a video with my 6'3 husband riding on the back with me =) But my daughters are really excited for me to get a passenger seat.
Hahah I’m just picturing a 6’3” passenger. That would be a sight to see! 😂
I just got a Rebel 500 and your videos are great and right to the point. Just a question on the seat. Does it sit taller than the stock seat? My biggest complaint is the stock seat being so low not that comfy and the controls are right where you sit a little awkward. If the controls were a little forward or the seat taller I think it would be perfect. I was looking at a scrambler kit but that seems way too much work. Wondering if you thought the new seat made it more comfortable for your back and legs as well.
muchas gracias solo con tu video pude entender todas las piezas y sus posiciones
I was just wondering if those 2 “Thor bolts” were just me 😭
Ride safe sir
Nice !!!!
Could you please put the link to the place you got the seat, i need one for my rebel 1100
Didn't know they sold them without a rear seat ? , I picked mine up back in 2017 , rear seat and pegs factory fitted
The U.S. for whatever reason only had the passenger seat as an option. Pretty much everywhere else it came standard though!
Hi! My wife just bought the new CMX 1100 and we want to know if the backseat of a 500 will fit her new 1100? Unfortunately the one sold specifically for it is on back order!
I wish i could buy that bike also 😁😁😁
hi! whatis the seat you've put on? is it still confortable? thanks
As I can see in your video you too had some serious difficulty loosening the bolts to attach the left side bracket (it’s like the damn things are welded on). I was able to get one but I fear I have stripped the other. Has anyone else’s had issues with this or found fixes? For anyone who has yet to try I suggest spending a little money and getting a socket version of the 8 mm hex. The angle with a normal wrench and the amount of torque it takes to loosen some of the bolts is a recipe for disaster. Anyone have a way to loosen a somewhat stripped bolt?
They put em on way too tight!!!
Possible to get a transcript of this?
Will this fit the 1100? I clicked the link, went to a different seat...
how much more comfortable is the new seat?? are you enjoying it?
It’s sooo much better! Definitely firm and not the highest quality seat ever, but still feels much better than stock on long rides. Sits me up a bit higher and a bit further back too.
Buenas tardes, ¿Donde has comprado el asiento? me interesa para la mía. thank you.
Very informative video, subbed!
Thanks for subscribing! I appreciate you!! 🙌🏻
Did you have to buy these parts from a dealership? I can't find them online, and would it be possible to buy a denim blue fender and a candy orange tank? Like did you have to buy it as a set together?
Awesome video man!
I get all my OEM parts from TMSparts.com which is the cheapest site I’ve found. The tank and fender are ordered separately so if you wanted a different color for tank and fender it’s totally doable. Hope that helps!
@@LifeOfBurchAwesome, I lost my other comment I was typing, but I saw that footpeg video is only 1 week old, I was typing up how you do great on the video, not cutting out just speeding up stuff you already talked about, but also, thanks for covering Rebel 3/500 , it seems like there's not a lot of current/new videos about them that I've seen elsewhere, some guy in r/motorcycles linked me to this specific video and I've been hooked, keep it up man, oh right, are you weekly upload? So like do we see you test ride with the wife in a week from now or? I'm also wondering about how much speed/max speed is lost when you throw on a passenger, I'll stop rambling now, again, awesome work!
Thanks man, I’m glad you’ve been digging the content! I’m not on a set upload schedule necessarily, but I do shoot for 1-2 uploads per week. I already filmed the video where I take my wife for a ride, all that’s left to do is edit it and upload. I’m hoping for it to be up next week, but I’m not 100% sure since I have 2 other videos I’m editing and I leave for vacation tomorrow. Definitely stay tuned though because it’ll be up soon enough!
I love your videos !! I still working on getting a motorcycle driving licence in my city and planning to buy a rebel 500. Are you also planning to install passenger seat backrest for it ?? Thanks
Thanks bro! Glad you’re digging the content! 👊🏻 I’m not sure if I’ll add a passenger backrest or not. I like the look of a short sissy bar, but I honestly plan on doing wheelies on this bike and don’t want to have anything behind me in case (God forbid) I loop out or something. If anything I may look into one that has an easy detach feature at some point in the future.
So i just purchased a slip on exhaust like yours and i have mine pointing down towards the ground. Any reason for it pointing out like how you have it installed? Anyone know or is it only preference...
Cool video 👍🙂 good stuff
Thank you! 🙏🏻
Great video!! I'm looking for mods for the rebel and passed by your videos, a lot of great information and instruction! How do you purchase the seat through the thai website anyway? I want to get one of it but it seems quite sus to be honest.
Were you can buy the set
Cool dude 😎
Hey, hello. I´m on the search for an bether seat with passenger space for my new rebel500. by this i found your video and your seat looks very good. how comfortable was it? and where did you by it? or does anyone know some bether seats for the rebel500? i would be very happy about some good answers.^^
greatings from germany. ;)
excuse me, can I ask you something? Please answer alright. So you bought rebel 500, does it come without any passenger seats and footpegs? Is rebel 500 a single seated bike? And we have to buy and add passenger seat there?
@@dr.sunflower6336 normaly it comes with an passenger seat and footpegs if its original from an trader.
@@daviyolovid5184 how to know if it's original from an trader?
hey thats just an amazing video
Will this work on Honda shadow too? Year 1999 VT1100
I have hard time unscrewing the rear seat screws.. They just dont move..Any tips..
I’ve heard that it helps to put the Allen key in and then tap it with a hammer to try to break it loose. Maybe give that a try!
Cool vid.. very informative
Thanks bro! 🙏🏻
Did you know that the actual key (needed for removing the seat) is "hidden" under the plastic triangle shaped piece on the right side? :)
Yea, and that’s one of my least favorite parts of the bike. You have to pop the side cover off, hope you have a coin on you to unscrew the part that holds the hex key in place, remove the hex key, then remove 2 bolts to get under the seat. On my other bike you just use your actual bike key to unlock the seat and you’re good to go.
Thanks Cpt. Obvious!!
Greetings from Colombia. I think I'll be getting my own Rebel by the end of the year. Quick question: how tall are you? I mean, seeing your legs position on the passenger pegs makes me wonder how comfortable it could be.
I’m 5ft 10in and lanky as hell! 😂 The main seating position is much more roomy than the passenger seating position, but I guess they assume the passenger will always be the smaller of the 2 riders most likely. My wife is probably only 5ft 4in so she should fit much more comfortably.
What kind of grease?? Sounded like you said weight lifting grease..lol
Very cool, what's the maximum weight the 500 can carry?
I can’t remember off the top of my head, but pretty sure I mention it in my other video reviewing how the Rebel did with a passenger on it. Should be my top viewed video if you want to go check it out!
i have the 500 rebel. my wie is about 190lbs. im 165lbs. we ride around no problem. she love riding on back with the stock back seat but we need to stop quite often. better seat would be nice.
If your wife sees this comment you dead
Link for the seat?
I almost don’t want to link it just because I had such a bad experience buying it haha but here you go dude- www.zeedparts.com/rebel-300-500/honda-rebel-cmx-300-500-replacement-seat-double-v3-noi
You’ll notice that the pictures don’t look exactly like the seat I got. And that’s because allegedly the manufacturer slightly changed the design and didn’t let the company know. So I was expecting the all black version of what’s in the pictures, but received this seat. Which is part of why I was refunded the $50. And like I mentioned, it also had 2 small tears when I got it. So buy with caution! Although there aren’t many other options out there for places to buy seats for these things.
@@LifeOfBurch well I want to get a passenger seat but I like the look of the long single seat compared to the one that comes with the kit , just don't know where to get one
You can try the site I linked to since they have plenty other seats also, just be cautious, that’s all. Corbin makes a seat for the Rebel also, but it’s $400+. And then you can also try HRP Motors. I almost got their seat that’s called I think ultra comfort or something like that. Lots of people have said they like that one.
Are rear pegs universal or do you have to buy one that made from honda?
You have to get the Honda kit. Although I believe a few aftermarket companies make cheap knockoffs now. But for the price, I’d just stick to Honda personally.
Look good
Can anyone link a 2 person seat for a 2002 Suzuki marauder?
looks a little cramped up there on the seat. Too bad someone didn't create foot pegs in a different position of the frame.
Is the Honda Rebel 500 good for touring?
There are plenty of people who use it for that! Personally that’s not my goal with the bike, but I can see how it would be doable. There’s probably more comfortable bikes out there for super long hauls though.
LifeOfBurch Thanks! I am looking into a motorcycle to get and I want one that’s capable of doing trips. Keep up the great work!
Dude it is IMPOSSIBLE to take the damn bolts off of the side of the bike. I've been struggling for hours trying to take them out. The bolts are super weak and get stripped easily, and now it's impossible to move. So annoying.
Yea man lots of people have said that unfortunately 😔 Mine were a pain in the ass, but nowhere near as bad as others I’ve talked to. A few have suggested putting the Allen key in and then hitting it with a hammer, almost as if you’re nailing something in to the bolt. That apparently helps break the threads lose and also helps seat the Allen key in the bolt. Give that a shot if you haven’t yet!
@@LifeOfBurch Thanks for replying! Good to know others are having this problem too, and it's not just that I'm a weakling.
I tried the hammer thing, but didn't work. Also tried adding penetrating oil. I was able to take one of the bolts out by using a locking plier/vise grip, but the other one hasn't budged.
Guess I'll have to continue trying. Thanks!
@@pepecebolla69 I'm having trouble getting the front bolt off as well, the other one came out fine. The front one just doesn't budge, it's like it's welded! What a paint in the neck! I'm going to take it to a pro tomorrow. Just not worth it. Poor setup by Honda to make it so difficult to take the bolt out, from what I see, it provides no structural integrity as it is now, so why bolt it in so hard...makes no sense.
FWIW, I ended up succeeding when using a vise grip to unscrew the bolt. The vise grip had to be on extremely tight so it wouldn't slip off when rotating.
Would be a little nicer if the quilted pattern on the drivers section of the seat didn’t rap around the edge on the front underneath were your thighs would be on each side. Other than that I love that seat!!
Well that’s part of why I got a $50 refund actually! The picture on their website showed that the diamond pattern didn’t continue all the way down, but then it showed up looking like this. They pretty much just said, “Oh uh the manufacturer didn’t tell us they changed the design. You can send it back if you want, but they’re all gonna look like that now.” Like oookay thanks guys... 😂🤷🏼♂️
LifeOfBurch haha doesn’t surprise me actually lol
god, can't take my eyes off the "orange"~~~ I have to say, my friend, you're "terrible"! And I mean it in a good way, I loved the all-black look of the rebel, until you showed the orange tank, and I was a fan for the single-seat until I saw your new seat, and start to make me thinking: yea, It will be good if we can take my family or friend rid with me.... lol, nice work~
Haha thanks man! I appreciate it! 🤘🏻🙌🏻
Dude's gotta invest in some hex sockets. Poor guy trying to work on a bike with a $.99 allen wrench.
One of my subscribers got so sick of me using my el cheapo hex keys that they actually mailed me a set of nicer ones a few months ago, so I’m finally legit! 😂🤘🏻
anyone else look at the peg placement and go. ugh that looks uncomfortable?
not fast enough for 2 (or big enough)
It an ugly seat and the pad looks much better I would never accept a torn seat for any amount as it would bother me. Why didn't you just get a peg kit which is much cheaper?
link for the seat?