I totally love my 500. I agree with everything you've observed. Great looking and surprisingly quick when needed. I assume you're in the UK somewhere. What a beautiful place to ride. Stay safe. Looks like your technique is very smooth. I'm considering crash bars too, because you just never know when it might happen. Being aware of what's going on around you is probably the best way to avoid calamity. Happy trails to you.
They're an amazing bike! I'm actually in Australia. Thank you for your word of encouragement Dale! Turns out crash bars were a good idea, haha. You'll see in my upcoming video as to why 🤣. Agree, I think being a rider you have to be very aware and vigilant. Happy and safe rides for you too!
Great video 😁 Sooo jealous of the roads and weather you have there. I’ve had the rebel 500S for about 2 months and the weather in the UK has been awful, but hasn’t stopped me going out lol. Absolutely love the rebel 500. Looking forward to more of your videos 😁
Thank you 😀 There are a lot of beautiful riding spots here so lots more videos to come! I watched a Rebel 1100 review in the UK and it looked really beautiful there too (although it was a bit drizzly lol but that's ok)
jeepers, i am in Florida. i have the 2019 Rebel 500, with an orange tank. i am 5' 6'' tall. my Rebel is perfect. i just started back 4 months ago. it is a great looking bike. people have asked me what it is. and they like the style. i love that road your on, big sweeping turns. i have added floor boards to mine, feels more comfortable than those skinny pegs. lets see, oh yeah, has enough power for my skinny butt. when riding, move your fingers like playing a piano, lets you know you don't have a white knuckle grip on the handle bars. the jacket your wearing, i wear mine, even if i am only going a couple of miles. i want people to see me, while they talk on their phone. neat video, enjoy, be safe, again great road to cruise on..
Yes, love the Rebel! The Great Ocean Road is so great to ride on 😎 Here in Aus the fluoro vest is a requirement when you first get your licence (so I'm looking forward to not having to wear it lol) but I'll still wear it when other people are on the roads...so yeah pretty much all the time. I think floor boards would be cool for those longer trips and I will keep the piano fingers thing in mind 🙂Safe riding to you too!
Me a man of 5ft 5 nervous of getting this bike, you a girl of 5ft1 and new rider so comfortable riding this WOW love your video you have convinced me i am so getting this rebel. My present bike Zontes 125u tippy toeing not good i deam to flat foot now possible. Thank you Andy im a subscriber now. Bless you ride safe . Chris. uk.
Thanks Chris, that's lovely! Being able to flat foot a bike makes me feel more comfortable and you'll have no trouble with the Rebel. Thanks for the sub, I'll have more videos soon🙂 Let me know if you get a Rebel, that would be so cool! Just be sure to ride safe!
Loved my Rebel 500, probably would have still owned it if the 1100 hadn't been launched. Upgraded to that and it is very familiar after riding the 500. Just a bit more poke.
@@andymoto I bet you'd have no problems on the 1100. Just put it in rain mode, and it becomes a soft and gentle giant. I personally use the programmable user mode, set up the way I want it. Sport mode scares me still, too twitchy on the throttle, but perhaps some day in the future... I love that I have the options though, can make it behave the way I want.
I had the opposite issue here in the US. I was waiting for 500 for months and there was this 300 just sitting at the dealer the whole time, so I just finally settled for the 300 since I was dying to start riding. It's a good bike but lacking a lot in power and I really want to start taking lone road trips. So I'm thinking about the Indian Scout for the next bike.
If it meant not being able to ride I would have just went with the 300 too! Whatever gets us riding! Yes! How amazing does the Indian Scout look?! Edit: And the Rebel 1100 would be a good option! (if you don't have to the licence restrictions for new riders like we do in Aus)
I couldn’t find any rebel for sell around here until I walked into a dealership seen a 300 and a 500 told them I wanted the 500. They said that was probably the fastest they sold a bike. It wasn’t even on the floor 10 minutes
@@jaydenbrewer9465 Yeah, they are such a cool bike! I just got a dirtbike (video coming soon!) and if I got another bigger bike (lol!) I would probably get a sportsbike, but the Indian Scout is a cool upgrade from a Rebel 300 or 500 😎
AndyMoto, 1.) Great video presentation! 👍 2.) Very educational and informational!😁 3.) Keep improving your skill level! Be an Inspiration to ALL girls-especially the Ones that are pre-teen & single digit age! 4.) The women and girls will see you as a Role model for them to achieve this goal of a "motorcycle rider"! 😇 5.) Don't allow them to let ANY person(not even themselves) to crush their dreams & aspirations! I'm 58 years young, went for my endorsement 30 years ago & missed it by 1 question. Now I can obtain my motorcycle endorsement, at 58 years young, and, live my dream-finally! 🤓🐻🏍️Doug
@@andymoto Andy, TRYING to leave be my dreams. My family STILL treats me like a 5 year old kid, shutting down my dreams! That's why I can't tell them when I move back home to Michigan, and, where I move to in Michigan. I'm the youngest of 7 kids, and, they are trying to "throw me under the bus", then, take a stick and jam me "emotionally" under the front tire. I have been thinking about changing my last name-for over 30 years now-to help me escape their crud and abuse.😵😱🥺 I have nowhere to go for help, and, that is ugly.😵💔 Doug, sorry for "barfing" up my issues, all I can do is suffer in silence for the time being and cry when no one is around.😿
I'm sorry to hear you're going through that Doug. Remember number 5) ...Don't allow them to let ANY person (not even themselves) to crush their dreams and aspirations! 🙏 Go easy on yourself and others 😊
Hey andy! Really enjoying your videos about the rebel. As a short rider myself, I've decided to go with the rebel 500. Started off with the grom too but decided to sell it and pick up the rebel at the dealership in a week or so. I love the scenic rides you do. Im also located in Victoria, which places do you recommend riding around with views like that? Let me know thanks 😊👍
Hey Archcee! Thank you 😀 I think you'll love the Rebel. So many good spots in Vic. This was along the Great Ocean Road and I stopped in Apollo Bay. The high country is beautiful also. I did a few vids there and am hoping to get back there. I'm thinking about doing a trip to the desert next but need to prep the rebel first 😎
Sounds amazing! I'd really look forward to a video where you show your preparation for long distance trips. As in what to bring, what to put on the bike etc. But most importantly, ride safe and have FUN! @@andymoto Looking forward to your next video :D
When you stop to have some ice cream you should continue to take as least some footage of the event. We enjoy spending the entire experience with you and not just the part where you are actively riding.
Hi, yes thankyou! 😁 I should have, but I ended up chatting to motorbike people and I was embarrassed to pull out the camera, haha. I hope you still enjoyed the video.
I have test rode a 300 last summer and liked it a lot just needed a little more power for me so there’s a brand new 2021 cmx500A2 with a 0 on the odometer sitting outside tormenting me because it’s winter out right now
So the geography geek in me has watched that the sun is usually in front and to your right a little, this was about the fall equinox in the southern hemissphere and the sun is in your north at noon, and the ocean was on the left of the outside lane. Sooooo, were you traveling north out of Perth?.
Haha, I love that! It's actually the Great Ocean Road (Victoria), heading West for the first part of the video (but swerving around a lot, lol) and East on the way back. 🌞
@@andymoto yes I agree. I’m buying mine next week! The roads where you drive look awesome, you’re very lucky to learn how to drive there. Good luck!! 🍀🍀
@@andymoto Yesterday afternoon I took her. No ti me to call the dealer. Is also embracing to ask him after 3 Honda 😂. I will go to lock the bike . Thank you. Ride safe. Fantastic bike. After 2 naked bikes first time with bomber.
Hey, thank you! I think taller people look fine on the bike but I can't speak to the comfort cos I'm only 5'1" 🤣 there's always some mods you could do as well. Go to a dealer and see how it feels 😎
Yeah, the Rebel 1100 has a tacho and it looks really cool! I'm still thinking of getting one as a mod, it would definitely be an improvement. Haven't looked into it yet but hopefully it isn't too expensive 😊
@@andymoto no need. rpm dial. Yesterday I bought the rebel 500. At the first 200 meters I felt strange without rpm. All the bikes I had , they had rpm dial.After I just enjoy the ride and the feeling of the bike. Is a small bomber . Only speed , fuel , and gear indicator. Nothing else
Hey girl, refreshing new channel. Love your voice and the great audio quality. Binging your rebel videos right now. I just got a CB500F fir myself and looking into the rebel for my wife who’s also 5”2. Would love to see more about your beautiful country. Greetings from Thailand Dominic
Hi from Australia! 😁 That's so lovely of you! I hope to show more of the beautiful scenery in upcoming videos. The CB500F is pretty cool, like all the Honda 500s (especially the rebel, haha). 😎
I grew up riding in the desert of AZ as a kid and racing motocross. Went on to race expert class MX for years. Even though I got podiums all the time & could have gone pro, I didn't want to go that fast. I recognized that speed is in direct opposite proportion to safety. So, when I ride my Rebel, I now go slow as a 60 y/o man. I've learned that the way to ride is to ride slow & easy. Going slow buys you time and time buys you options. Watch the tires of cars that are about to pull out to see if they start to spin. I ALWAYS ride with my right index finger resting on the front brake. That practice will give you a lot more quicker response if an idiot pulls out in front of you or an animal runs out. Just resting your right index finger on front brake and riding slow & easy are my best advice to you. Be safe Sister.
Yes! Thank you! and cool name! I really enjoy just cruising 😎 I've had roos and things jump out in from of me, which is scary, but my main concern is other drivers so I prefer to ride where there's not many people 😀
I’m a Melbourne moto noob who just bought my first bike - a Honda Rebel 500S - so if youse ever want to meet up count me in. i’ve been mostly riding The Boulevard so look out for me if you’re lapping there too 🏍👀👋🏾
while you have a long time between normal service, there are other things to do more often... please check your manual. The main one is doing chain maintenance every 1000km.
I agree, lots of other things to keep on top of such as tyre pressure and safety checks. Don't worry, I've been lubing the chain pretty much every time I fuel up! Thanks Missy! 😎
Thanks so much! I like watching reviews but most aren't done by short or new riders. Plus I like to ride and talk about the experience rather than just the specifications. :-D
I totally love my 500. I agree with everything you've observed. Great looking and surprisingly quick when needed. I assume you're in the UK somewhere. What a beautiful place to ride. Stay safe. Looks like your technique is very smooth. I'm considering crash bars too, because you just never know when it might happen. Being aware of what's going on around you is probably the best way to avoid calamity. Happy trails to you.
They're an amazing bike! I'm actually in Australia. Thank you for your word of encouragement Dale! Turns out crash bars were a good idea, haha. You'll see in my upcoming video as to why 🤣. Agree, I think being a rider you have to be very aware and vigilant. Happy and safe rides for you too!
@@andymoto Hope you're staying safe. Don't want you to hurt your back. No fancy, trick riding.😁
haha I save the tricks for my dirt bike 😂
Bought a black Rebel 1100 last July and I love the hell out of her. I named her Leia as I felt that there’s no better Rebel than The Princess.
Congrats! I'd love to ride an 1100 one day! We have license restrictions (in Aus for new riders) for the first 3 years. Also I love the name!
Great video 😁 Sooo jealous of the roads and weather you have there. I’ve had the rebel 500S for about 2 months and the weather in the UK has been awful, but hasn’t stopped me going out lol. Absolutely love the rebel 500. Looking forward to more of your videos 😁
Thank you 😀 There are a lot of beautiful riding spots here so lots more videos to come! I watched a Rebel 1100 review in the UK and it looked really beautiful there too
(although it was a bit drizzly lol but that's ok)
Nice channel, great to see another Aussie motovlogger - I'm also veritcally challenged 😂You got another subscriber!
Thankyou! Yay and hello fellow Aussie! 😎
jeepers, i am in Florida. i have the 2019 Rebel 500, with an orange tank. i am 5' 6'' tall. my Rebel is perfect. i just started back 4 months ago. it is a great looking bike. people have asked me what it is. and they like the style. i love that road your on, big sweeping turns. i have added floor boards to mine, feels more comfortable than those skinny pegs. lets see, oh yeah, has enough power for my skinny butt. when riding, move your fingers like playing a piano, lets you know you don't have a white knuckle grip on the handle bars. the jacket your wearing, i wear mine, even if i am only going a couple of miles. i want people to see me, while they talk on their phone. neat video, enjoy, be safe, again great road to cruise on..
Yes, love the Rebel! The Great Ocean Road is so great to ride on 😎 Here in Aus the fluoro vest is a requirement when you first get your licence (so I'm looking forward to not having to wear it lol) but I'll still wear it when other people are on the roads...so yeah pretty much all the time. I think floor boards would be cool for those longer trips and I will keep the piano fingers thing in mind 🙂Safe riding to you too!
Me a man of 5ft 5 nervous of getting this bike, you a girl of 5ft1 and new rider so comfortable riding this WOW love your video you have convinced me i am so getting this rebel. My present bike Zontes 125u tippy toeing not good i deam to flat foot now possible.
Thank you Andy im a subscriber now. Bless you ride safe . Chris. uk.
Thanks Chris, that's lovely! Being able to flat foot a bike makes me feel more comfortable and you'll have no trouble with the Rebel. Thanks for the sub, I'll have more videos soon🙂 Let me know if you get a Rebel, that would be so cool! Just be sure to ride safe!
Loved my Rebel 500, probably would have still owned it if the 1100 hadn't been launched. Upgraded to that and it is very familiar after riding the 500. Just a bit more poke.
Ooh good to know! I'd love to test ride an 1100 at some point but I don't think I'm ready yet!
@@andymoto I bet you'd have no problems on the 1100. Just put it in rain mode, and it becomes a soft and gentle giant. I personally use the programmable user mode, set up the way I want it. Sport mode scares me still, too twitchy on the throttle, but perhaps some day in the future... I love that I have the options though, can make it behave the way I want.
Oh, yeah! The ride modes! That actually would make me feel more confident 😎 so good to know, thanks!
I had the opposite issue here in the US. I was waiting for 500 for months and there was this 300 just sitting at the dealer the whole time, so I just finally settled for the 300 since I was dying to start riding. It's a good bike but lacking a lot in power and I really want to start taking lone road trips. So I'm thinking about the Indian Scout for the next bike.
If it meant not being able to ride I would have just went with the 300 too! Whatever gets us riding! Yes! How amazing does the Indian Scout look?!
Edit: And the Rebel 1100 would be a good option! (if you don't have to the licence restrictions for new riders like we do in Aus)
The Indian Scout is definitely one you can brag about, thinking of that being my second bike as well 🤙
I couldn’t find any rebel for sell around here until I walked into a dealership seen a 300 and a 500 told them I wanted the 500. They said that was probably the fastest they sold a bike. It wasn’t even on the floor 10 minutes
@@jaydenbrewer9465 Yeah, they are such a cool bike! I just got a dirtbike (video coming soon!) and if I got another bigger bike (lol!) I would probably get a sportsbike, but the Indian Scout is a cool upgrade from a Rebel 300 or 500 😎
@@tenza7545 Awesome timing! and awesome choice 😎 I looked everywhere too but then found a 2019 model that had been sitting at the dealer for ages!
AndyMoto,
1.) Great video presentation! 👍
2.) Very educational and informational!😁
3.) Keep improving your skill level! Be an
Inspiration to ALL girls-especially the
Ones that are pre-teen & single digit age!
4.) The women and girls will see you as a
Role model for them to achieve this goal
of a "motorcycle rider"! 😇
5.) Don't allow them to let ANY person(not
even themselves) to crush their dreams
& aspirations!
I'm 58 years young, went for my endorsement 30 years ago & missed it by 1 question. Now I can obtain my motorcycle endorsement, at 58 years young, and, live my dream-finally! 🤓🐻🏍️Doug
Thanks Doug! I'm still working on my riding skills 😎. So happy you're living your dreams 😀👌
@@andymoto Andy, TRYING to leave be my dreams. My family STILL treats me like a 5 year old kid, shutting down my dreams! That's why I can't tell them when I move back home to Michigan, and, where I move to in Michigan. I'm the youngest of 7 kids, and, they are trying to "throw me under the bus", then, take a stick and jam me "emotionally" under the front tire. I have been thinking about changing my last name-for over 30 years now-to help me escape their crud and abuse.😵😱🥺 I have nowhere to go for help, and, that is ugly.😵💔 Doug, sorry for "barfing" up my issues, all I can do is suffer in silence for the time being and cry when no one is around.😿
I'm sorry to hear you're going through that Doug. Remember number 5) ...Don't allow them to let ANY person (not even themselves) to crush their dreams and aspirations! 🙏 Go easy on yourself and others 😊
Hey andy! Really enjoying your videos about the rebel. As a short rider myself, I've decided to go with the rebel 500. Started off with the grom too but decided to sell it and pick up the rebel at the dealership in a week or so. I love the scenic rides you do. Im also located in Victoria, which places do you recommend riding around with views like that? Let me know thanks 😊👍
Hey Archcee! Thank you 😀 I think you'll love the Rebel. So many good spots in Vic. This was along the Great Ocean Road and I stopped in Apollo Bay. The high country is beautiful also. I did a few vids there and am hoping to get back there. I'm thinking about doing a trip to the desert next but need to prep the rebel first 😎
Sounds amazing! I'd really look forward to a video where you show your preparation for long distance trips. As in what to bring, what to put on the bike etc. But most importantly, ride safe and have FUN! @@andymoto Looking forward to your next video :D
Thanks 🤗 I'll make sure to go over the preparation in the video! You ride safe too 😀
i too love my rebel 500...smooth...great looking bike...Honda did a great job
Yes yes yes! I'm an even bigger Honda fan now!
Great video :) Pick up my new Rebel in two days :)
Thank you 😀 How exciting! I hope you love it as much as I do.
When you stop to have some ice cream you should continue to take as least some footage of the event. We enjoy spending the entire experience with you and not just the part where you are actively riding.
Hi, yes thankyou! 😁 I should have, but I ended up chatting to motorbike people and I was embarrassed to pull out the camera, haha. I hope you still enjoyed the video.
Yes, I can totally understand. And yes, the rest of the video was great...
Thank you 😁 It was a great day! 🌞 I'm glad that you enjoyed the video.
Another great video!
Thank you!!!
I have test rode a 300 last summer and liked it a lot just needed a little more power for me so there’s a brand new 2021 cmx500A2 with a 0 on the odometer sitting outside tormenting me because it’s winter out right now
Oh no! 😂 I hate not being able to ride for whatever reason. It will warm up soon! Hope my videos help in the meantime!
So the geography geek in me has watched that the sun is usually in front and to your right a little, this was about the fall equinox in the southern hemissphere and the sun is in your north at noon, and the ocean was on the left of the outside lane. Sooooo, were you traveling north out of Perth?.
Haha, I love that! It's actually the Great Ocean Road (Victoria), heading West for the first part of the video (but swerving around a lot, lol) and East on the way back. 🌞
@@andymoto cool! Have you been to Tasmania? The devil was my fav cartoon character, lol.
Haha, nah, but it looks like a great place to ride! 🌨
Very cool!
Thanks Olga! I think it's such a cool bike!
@@andymoto yes I agree. I’m buying mine next week! The roads where you drive look awesome, you’re very lucky to learn how to drive there. Good luck!! 🍀🍀
How exciting!! Congrats! 😃 I know, I'm very blessed, such a picturesque ride. 💗
Just bought her. How you lock the steering ?
That's awesome! There's a separate lock on the right side of the steering head just above the radiator where the coolant goes in🙂 Ride safe and enjoy!
@@andymoto Yesterday afternoon I took her. No ti me to call the dealer. Is also embracing to ask him after 3 Honda 😂. I will go to lock the bike . Thank you. Ride safe. Fantastic bike. After 2 naked bikes first time with bomber.
Yes!!! No worries, hope you enjoy it as much as I do 😃
Hey great video, well done. What do you think about a tall person riding this bike, i am 6' 3" - thoughts ???
Hey, thank you! I think taller people look fine on the bike but I can't speak to the comfort cos I'm only 5'1" 🤣 there's always some mods you could do as well. Go to a dealer and see how it feels 😎
No rpm dial is a killer for me.
Yeah, the Rebel 1100 has a tacho and it looks really cool! I'm still thinking of getting one as a mod, it would definitely be an improvement. Haven't looked into it yet but hopefully it isn't too expensive 😊
@@andymoto Still a great bike though! But would irritate me too much.
@@andymoto no need. rpm dial. Yesterday I bought the rebel 500. At the first 200 meters I felt strange without rpm. All the bikes I had , they had rpm dial.After I just enjoy the ride and the feeling of the bike. Is a small bomber . Only speed , fuel , and gear indicator. Nothing else
Looks like Big Sur in California
It's beautiful there! Glad you have similar spots to ride 😃
@@andymoto yeah, you can google Big Sur and you will see the big similarity.
Wow, yeah it is very similar! Love the big bridge 😎
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Hello again Lary! 😀
i love u ride Rebel 500 very much
im fanclub in thailand
Good luck to make video i will wait to see 😄👍
Thankyou! It's a great bike!!! I hope you enjoy my other videos. 🤗
the "that was really lame" got a laugh - subbed
Haha, I'm glad it gave you a laugh.😀 Thanks Dudi!
Hey girl, refreshing new channel. Love your voice and the great audio quality. Binging your rebel videos right now.
I just got a CB500F fir myself and looking into the rebel for my wife who’s also 5”2.
Would love to see more about your beautiful country.
Greetings from Thailand
Dominic
Hi from Australia! 😁 That's so lovely of you! I hope to show more of the beautiful scenery in upcoming videos. The CB500F is pretty cool, like all the Honda 500s (especially the rebel, haha). 😎
I grew up riding in the desert of AZ as a kid and racing motocross. Went on to race expert class MX for years. Even though I got podiums all the time & could have gone pro, I didn't want to go that fast. I recognized that speed is in direct opposite proportion to safety. So, when I ride my Rebel, I now go slow as a 60 y/o man. I've learned that the way to ride is to ride slow & easy. Going slow buys you time and time buys you options. Watch the tires of cars that are about to pull out to see if they start to spin. I ALWAYS ride with my right index finger resting on the front brake. That practice will give you a lot more quicker response if an idiot pulls out in front of you or an animal runs out. Just resting your right index finger on front brake and riding slow & easy are my best advice to you. Be safe Sister.
Yes! Thank you! and cool name! I really enjoy just cruising 😎 I've had roos and things jump out in from of me, which is scary, but my main concern is other drivers so I prefer to ride where there's not many people 😀
I’m a Melbourne moto noob who just bought my first bike - a Honda Rebel 500S - so if youse ever want to meet up count me in. i’ve been mostly riding The Boulevard so look out for me if you’re lapping there too 🏍👀👋🏾
That's awesome! Congrats! I'll have to build up my confidence a bit more before riding in the city! But thanks I will keep that in mind 😀
I enjoyed this ride so much I just watched it again. I would love to ride that road...pretty long commute though...I live in the States...Ohio.
Haha, a very long commute! It is a great ride though. It's similar to Big Sur in California according to another one of my subscribers. 🙂
I live in Melbourne. Got my permit 3 weeks ago and my Rebel 500 is supposed to be delivered in May. Can’t wait! Great video 👍🏻
Congrats!! I hope you love it as much as I do! Thank you! I will have a few more videos on the rebel coming soon! 😀
while you have a long time between normal service, there are other things to do more often... please check your manual. The main one is doing chain maintenance every 1000km.
I agree, lots of other things to keep on top of such as tyre pressure and safety checks. Don't worry, I've been lubing the chain pretty much every time I fuel up! Thanks Missy! 😎
Is the rebel 500 capable of long trips?
I'm about to post a video that answers that exact question. 😊 I'll post the link on this comment when I upload it.
@@andymoto I can't wait to see it thanks! I'm getting a Rebel 500 here soon eyeballing a 1300 mile trip one way next year.
Hi Michael! Just uploaded it! Here's the link th-cam.com/video/IBbYeRISt_E/w-d-xo.html
Hope you like it. 1300 mile trip sounds so fun!! 😁
Love this video! Im also vertically challenged and should be picking up my Rebel next week! So its nice to see another fellow female rider enjoy it 🙂
Thank you! How exciting!!! 😀 are you getting the 500 or 300 and what colour? Enjoy and ride safe 😎
Thanks! Im getting the 500 in their matte gray
Love it! Nice choice 😍
🔥 🔥 🔥 awesome 👏🏼 video
Thank you Papi! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
I have been debating, thank you do much for this review!
Thanks for checking out my channel, I'm so glad you found it useful! Yay! You'll have to let me know if you get one! Safe riding. 🤗
@@andymoto most definitely!! Appreciate your perspective on the bike and i am petite like you.
Thanks so much! I like watching reviews but most aren't done by short or new riders. Plus I like to ride and talk about the experience rather than just the specifications. :-D
Te amo, Andy
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