i just installed Viking bags on my rebel 500. dealer ship wanted 337.00 dollars to install. i suck at measuring and configurin and drilling. but ya know, it wasn't that hard, follow the terrible directions that come with the bags, best to have a friend or proper equipment to help with install. all in all. me happy camper, came out great! oh yeah, it's a 2019 with orange tank.
Really enjoyed this video. Thinking of getting a Rebel myself and wanted to add some bags. At one point you mentioned adding a luggage rack. Have you been able to complete the luggage rack on the Rebel 500 while still having the saddle bags intact. If so have you put a video explaining process about this? I'm wondering if you have to use the same mounting holes. I'd really like to have both saddle bags and luggage rack. Thank you.
I didn't end up adding a luggage rack to mine. The one Honda sells bolts on where the pillion seat goes on the rear fender and wouldn't interfere with these bags.
Thank you for prompt response. I would prefer skipping back seat and adding a larger luggage rack. At least size of seat and then some. Any suggestions?
How did you alter your bags? I have similar bags I want to mount to the same bike,,, I don’t have a rear seat. My bags are throw over,,, please tell me what I can do,,,,,
It would have been nice if you had added some more time & showed more of the details involved - & brighter lighting - with the inside brackets and spacers positioning relative to the bag, spaced distance to the fender, ect.
You mentioned at the end of your video, about the quick disconnect system Viking has for their bags and I asked Viking about it, but they stated that it will not work with the Rebel. Something to do with the spacing of the fender screws on the Rebel. There are only certain bikes that it will work on. You would probably have to make your own custom adapter to make it work. I also wanted to ask, if you found that the thicker spacers were the right ones or do you think the thinner ones would work?
See thats what VB told me as well, but I've had multiple people tell me they have successfully mounted the quick disconnect on the new rebels. Maybe if it does require modification it's pretty simple? As far as the spacers go, I wouldn't use the thinner ones as you'll likely run into your rear brake caliper ramming into your bags.
I got my bags finally mounted, but after looking at how high you mounted yours, I will have to raise my bag mounting, as the rear brake caliper is hitting the bottom edge of the right-side bag, when I go over a large bump. Obviously I mounted them to low.
@@Gromtrooper6189 The Leatherworks has an Easy Bracket for the Rebel, fits Viking bags from what I am told. Product code is "REBL-R1 Easy Brackets". I've been thinking about getting these for my Rebel. Can even get them with black hardware so they do not stand out when the bags are off the bike.
I bought a set of Viking bags for my Honda Rebel, but the installation kit Viking sent contained imperial threaded bolts and the Rebel uses metric. Did you have to buy your own metric screws in order to mount the bags to the side of the fenders? The fender bolts are M8.
Great question and one that seems to come up a lot. I don't know of this is a qc issue at Viking bags or not but my bolts were the correct thread pattern, but you're certainly not the first to report this problem. Might be worth reaching out to them to see if they can send you the correct bolts. Sorry you ran into this situation!
Bags look great , great looking Rebel ! Question , can u still run passenger foot pegs ? Is it possible to install the bags more to the rear , and therefore being able to run foot pegs ?
So the answer to your question is twofold. With the bags I have I could move them back about another inch and have passenger pegs. That being said they would not be ideal for the passenger as their heel would still rub up against the front of the bags. If you want to still be able to ride 2 up with bags on this bike I'd look into some smaller bags (Vikingbags offers a few types). Hopefully this helps!
just picked up the 1100 rebel for he wife and im 90 % sure these will fit on that bike also bolt holes from center to center are the same( correction 1 inch different 7 1/2 on the 500 and 6 1/2 on the 1100) but in my head they should still work
Hey there! I just got myself a Rebel 300. Do you think these are “too big” for it? Also, will it be spacious enough to carry an extra set of clothes such as a pair of pants and a shirt? I hit the gym and sometimes have to work right after. I wouldn’t want to be carrying a backpack all the time.
Aside from the engine size the 500 is the same frame and everything else as the 300 so these would fit your bike the same way they fit mine. I don't think they would be too much added weight and would certainly fit a change of clothes and a toolkit.
The saddlebags are only held on by two screws. Have those held up for you over time and a lot of bumps on the road? I am concerned that a two point mount will vibrate over time and damage the fender or the saddlebag.
No damage to the fender as we talked about on instagram but yeah I eventually snapped one of the bolts. Was my fault though as I never adjusted my suspension preload like I said I was going to.
My V-Strom burned in the dealership fire in Tallahassee (REDHILLS POWERSPORTS)! October. Ended up buying 750 Phantom 750 V twin. Really nice--to replace it. Bought Viking Brown Leather Odin bags. Tech at dealer said "won't fit--holes in wrong place"...so he installed as throw over. It looks horrendous, silly, shoddy, temporary---yeeeccchhh. I removed the whole thing and going to have them redo with hard mounting. He DID, at least, bolt on the frame things! But my question is: Now that he has the frames on the bike, can I have them fit, drill the holes and then mount the bags on the motorcycle, WITHOUT taking the metal fumes off and affixing them to the bags first? How would you do it?
Holy moly sorry to hear about your bike and the fire! The way I see it you can go about it two ways. You could take the frames off, and try to line them up to the two bolt holes on the phantom fender, or you could grab two short lengths of steel plate and use those as sort of a mounting bracket, with the bolts to the bags going through one side and the bolts to the fender to the other. Let me know what you end up doing!
Yeah, I've discussed this with a few people in the comments section. It's unfortunate that they get in the way of the passenger pegs. Not an issue for me but certainly one for others.
A couple other people have said the threading on the bolts given is wrong for the Rebel but yours is one of the newest videos....did you have any issues with them besides the length?
I did not! Infact I made sure to check that the thread pattern matched before I started installing them as I was super paranoid about cross-threading. I'm guessing what people are perceiving as mismatched threads is actually just the bolt bottoming out.
Gromtrooper6189 Thank you so much for the fast reply! I just bought myself Viking bags for my rebel (Merry Christmas to me) so really appreciate the rebel videos as this is my first bike. Happy Holidays (:
I have not had a chance to see one of the 1100s in person so I don't know if they've changed the fender or frame design for that. Might be worth reaching out to viking bags directly to ask.
i have the 1100 and im having a tough time taking out the bearing bolts from the rear fender in order to install the saddlebags. what size allen key did you use to remove it?
I have 0 idea if the hardware will work on the 1100. The 300 and 500 use the same frame and body components but the 1100 is a totally new buidout. I would reach out to them to see if they have tested it.
@@Gromtrooper6189 Thanks, will call anyway, but did you have a problem with your Rebel? Using the supplied hardware at all? Please confirm. I have heard other people having issues.
Doesn't look particularly secure, since you can lift up the floppy cover near the ends. It looks as if there is only 1 central lock, not a bar that secures it at multiple points.
It's not as secure as some hard bags for sure and you're correct there is just one central lock. The top is so stiff however that getting anything out through the back is pretty darn impossible. While that flap appears to lift up a lot the gap it exposes when heavily strong armed is still only roughly half an inch wide
My gf has a 300 and I have the 1100, picking them up in the morning, so if the bolts in the rear fender are the same distance apart those bags should fit?
@@tubemanrandy yeah, and the spacing to the rear shock is the same. If nothing else they'll fit her 300. Can grab a pair and mock them up against the 1100 before buying a second set.
Man I’m really digging the new Rebel! I’m looking forward to what you do to it!
Thanks! I think sissy bar is going to be next.
They look very well and a 30 minute install time is the job! :) nice review man! I've only ever heard good things about Viking!
Thanks man! An easy install is always a huge selling point for me.
Awesome looking bags, love the bike too!
Thanks!
i just installed Viking bags on my rebel 500. dealer ship wanted 337.00 dollars to install. i suck at measuring and configurin and drilling. but ya know, it wasn't that hard, follow the terrible directions that come with the bags, best to have a friend or proper equipment to help with install. all in all. me happy camper, came out great! oh yeah, it's a 2019 with orange tank.
These wprl for se 23 with abs?
Really enjoyed this video. Thinking of getting a Rebel myself and wanted to add some bags. At one point you mentioned adding a luggage rack. Have you been able to complete the luggage rack on the Rebel 500 while still having the saddle bags intact. If so have you put a video explaining process about this? I'm wondering if you have to use the same mounting holes.
I'd really like to have both saddle bags and luggage rack. Thank you.
I didn't end up adding a luggage rack to mine. The one Honda sells bolts on where the pillion seat goes on the rear fender and wouldn't interfere with these bags.
Thank you for prompt response. I would prefer skipping back seat and adding a larger luggage rack. At least size of seat and then some. Any suggestions?
How did you alter your bags? I have similar bags I want to mount to the same bike,,, I don’t have a rear seat. My bags are throw over,,, please tell me what I can do,,,,,
It would have been nice if you had added some more time & showed more of the details involved - & brighter lighting - with the inside brackets and spacers positioning relative to the bag, spaced distance to the fender, ect.
You mentioned at the end of your video, about the quick disconnect system Viking has for their bags and I asked Viking about it, but they stated that it will not work with the Rebel. Something to do with the spacing of the fender screws on the Rebel. There are only certain bikes that it will work on. You would probably have to make your own custom adapter to make it work.
I also wanted to ask, if you found that the thicker spacers were the right ones or do you think the thinner ones would work?
See thats what VB told me as well, but I've had multiple people tell me they have successfully mounted the quick disconnect on the new rebels. Maybe if it does require modification it's pretty simple?
As far as the spacers go, I wouldn't use the thinner ones as you'll likely run into your rear brake caliper ramming into your bags.
I got my bags finally mounted, but after looking at how high you mounted yours, I will have to raise my bag mounting, as the rear brake caliper is hitting the bottom edge of the right-side bag, when I go over a large bump. Obviously I mounted them to low.
@@Jackalbeez yeah that's the real struggle with these. I wish I could have put mine lower as well
@@Gromtrooper6189 The Leatherworks has an Easy Bracket for the Rebel, fits Viking bags from what I am told. Product code is "REBL-R1 Easy Brackets". I've been thinking about getting these for my Rebel. Can even get them with black hardware so they do not stand out when the bags are off the bike.
Are these the large or medium size?
I bought a set of Viking bags for my Honda Rebel, but the installation kit Viking sent contained imperial threaded bolts and the Rebel uses metric. Did you have to buy your own metric screws in order to mount the bags to the side of the fenders? The fender bolts are M8.
Great question and one that seems to come up a lot. I don't know of this is a qc issue at Viking bags or not but my bolts were the correct thread pattern, but you're certainly not the first to report this problem. Might be worth reaching out to them to see if they can send you the correct bolts. Sorry you ran into this situation!
Are they still going good?
Bags look great , great looking Rebel ! Question , can u still run passenger foot pegs ? Is it possible to install the bags more to the rear , and therefore being able to run foot pegs ?
So the answer to your question is twofold. With the bags I have I could move them back about another inch and have passenger pegs. That being said they would not be ideal for the passenger as their heel would still rub up against the front of the bags. If you want to still be able to ride 2 up with bags on this bike I'd look into some smaller bags (Vikingbags offers a few types). Hopefully this helps!
Gromtrooper6189 thank u brotha I appreciated.
@@jayrock497 No prob! Reach out if you hit any other snags.
Gromtrooper6189 My man ! 🍻thank you amigo.
just picked up the 1100 rebel for he wife and im 90 % sure these will fit on that bike also bolt holes from center to center are the same( correction 1 inch different 7 1/2 on the 500 and 6 1/2 on the 1100) but in my head they should still work
I don't see why they wouldn't with the brackets that come with them.
@@Gromtrooper6189 a guy just put a set on on the face book page , Honda CMX 1100 Rebel. They look sweet
Hey there!
I just got myself a Rebel 300. Do you think these are “too big” for it?
Also, will it be spacious enough to carry an extra set of clothes such as a pair of pants and a shirt? I hit the gym and sometimes have to work right after. I wouldn’t want to be carrying a backpack all the time.
Aside from the engine size the 500 is the same frame and everything else as the 300 so these would fit your bike the same way they fit mine. I don't think they would be too much added weight and would certainly fit a change of clothes and a toolkit.
The saddlebags are only held on by two screws. Have those held up for you over time and a lot of bumps on the road? I am concerned that a two point mount will vibrate over time and damage the fender or the saddlebag.
No damage to the fender as we talked about on instagram but yeah I eventually snapped one of the bolts. Was my fault though as I never adjusted my suspension preload like I said I was going to.
My V-Strom burned in the dealership fire in Tallahassee (REDHILLS POWERSPORTS)! October. Ended up buying 750 Phantom 750 V twin. Really nice--to replace it. Bought Viking Brown Leather Odin bags. Tech at dealer said "won't fit--holes in wrong place"...so he installed as throw over. It looks horrendous, silly, shoddy, temporary---yeeeccchhh. I removed the whole thing and going to have them redo with hard mounting. He DID, at least, bolt on the frame things! But my question is: Now that he has the frames on the bike, can I have them fit, drill the holes and then mount the bags on the motorcycle, WITHOUT taking the metal fumes off and affixing them to the bags first? How would you do it?
Holy moly sorry to hear about your bike and the fire! The way I see it you can go about it two ways. You could take the frames off, and try to line them up to the two bolt holes on the phantom fender, or you could grab two short lengths of steel plate and use those as sort of a mounting bracket, with the bolts to the bags going through one side and the bolts to the fender to the other. Let me know what you end up doing!
i'm returning my bags with the shock cut out. the passenger's legs and foot pegs are not compatible.
Yeah, I've discussed this with a few people in the comments section. It's unfortunate that they get in the way of the passenger pegs. Not an issue for me but certainly one for others.
A couple other people have said the threading on the bolts given is wrong for the Rebel but yours is one of the newest videos....did you have any issues with them besides the length?
I did not! Infact I made sure to check that the thread pattern matched before I started installing them as I was super paranoid about cross-threading. I'm guessing what people are perceiving as mismatched threads is actually just the bolt bottoming out.
Gromtrooper6189 Thank you so much for the fast reply! I just bought myself Viking bags for my rebel (Merry Christmas to me) so really appreciate the rebel videos as this is my first bike. Happy Holidays (:
@@RoboticsLove15 glad to help! If anything comes up don't hesitate to reach out. Congrats on the bike and the bags!
Would this bags fit the new 2021 honda 1100 rebel?
I have not had a chance to see one of the 1100s in person so I don't know if they've changed the fender or frame design for that. Might be worth reaching out to viking bags directly to ask.
Just thinking of getting some of these and was wondering if a pillion can still get on with the bags in situ???
They can not. These block the passenger pegs
@@Gromtrooper6189 nice one thanks for the speedy reply. I’m not very handy but we’re they as easy as you made it look to install?
@@jasonhope2233 the only real potential for issues is when measuring. Take your time with that and marking things to drill and you'll be fine.
Wer did you buy holder of the bags?
Vikingbags actually includes both hard mount software and throw over straps with the bags.
i have the 1100 and im having a tough time taking out the bearing bolts from the rear fender in order to install the saddlebags. what size allen key did you use to remove it?
I had the same, issue. Specially on the left side.
I'll double check what size fits in there and get back to you!
Hi did you have to relocate your signal lights.TY.
I did not
@@Gromtrooper6189 ok verygood. TY.
I wish I would’ve known I had to drill holes n stuff before I bought these
Do you know where can i get the brakets?
The mounting hardware comes with the bags from vikingbags. They include both the throw over strap and the hard mount brackets and bolts.
Did you have a problem with the supply hardware? Would like to get it for my Rebel 1100. Please advise.
I have 0 idea if the hardware will work on the 1100. The 300 and 500 use the same frame and body components but the 1100 is a totally new buidout. I would reach out to them to see if they have tested it.
@@Gromtrooper6189 Thanks, will call anyway, but did you have a problem with your Rebel? Using the supplied hardware at all? Please confirm. I have heard other people having issues.
@@my2wheels I had no issues with the hardware on my 500.
@@Gromtrooper6189 Thanks for the rely back.
Doesn't look particularly secure, since you can lift up the floppy cover near the ends. It looks as if there is only 1 central lock, not a bar that secures it at multiple points.
It's not as secure as some hard bags for sure and you're correct there is just one central lock. The top is so stiff however that getting anything out through the back is pretty darn impossible. While that flap appears to lift up a lot the gap it exposes when heavily strong armed is still only roughly half an inch wide
Will these fit the 1100 Rebel?
Im not sure if they will. I have yet to be able to compare the frame on the 500 to the 1100 in person.
My gf has a 300 and I have the 1100, picking them up in the morning, so if the bolts in the rear fender are the same distance apart those bags should fit?
@@tubemanrandy yeah, and the spacing to the rear shock is the same. If nothing else they'll fit her 300. Can grab a pair and mock them up against the 1100 before buying a second set.
@@Gromtrooper6189 that’s what I was thinking, worse case she will have bags on her bike 😂
It seems like the viking bags have gotten a lot more expensive lately, I guess like everything else though...
Nice bags, sucks that you have to drill out the holes though.
It does but they are really well built for the money
How much?very beautiful I am very like!
Id have to check prices again but I believe the bags were $400.
Man I’m really digging the new Rebel! I’m looking forward to what you do to it!
Thanks! I think seat will be next followed likely by risers and bars.
Gromtrooper6189 There are so many options for handlebars right now, I’m leaning toward Thrashin Supply tall flat tracker bars.