Comment from SW-Motech "We do not show fitment for the DCT version as our crash bar does not protect the larger right-side engine case of the DCT bike. To answer your other email, the crash bar diameter is 27mm (1.06 inches)."
Thank you! I keep hearing that SW Motech says that it doesn't work with the DCT, but when i got mine it didn't say that, i have had no problems with mine since i installed them, i even dropped the bike on them and nothing happened to them except a small scratch.
I put T-Rex crash bars on my 2001 Rebel 1100 (the first option I put on). They went on easy but stick out about a foot on each side. Look kind of strange and haven't used them yet (crashed, lol). I bought them before there were some that were closer in. However, I am sure the T-Rex bars will protect the bike and my legs if needed. I've been riding 50 years and don't think there's a bike that I haven't at least fallen over with. I suggest that the crash bars you buy stick out at least 4" wider than your legs.
@ontherebel11 I ride pretty conservative, street, and dirt. The closest I have noticed the bars got to the ground was about 4". I'll lay the bike down in the garage and figure out that absolute lean angle.
Hi Samuel, i show the damage to the bike after dropping the bike with these, you'll find that in the long term review owner review. Everything has a trade off / compromise. there are other bars that offer more protection.
Look great. Is there any kind of rain cover for those? They give you a lot of wind protection in colder/rainy weather. I have them for my Kawi Nomad and they keep a lot of wind off of my lower torso and legs. Engine and transmission noise is louder.
H Steve! That's a great question! It has been on my mind for a while and did a little research that never amounted to anything, the idea evolved into putting removable carbon fiber deflectors in the opening but i didn't have enough time to get it done, and finally while on my trip to Florida in Dec i discussed plexi wind deflectors designed at Gustafson plastics, but again time and resources limited my productivity.... I did see several leather ones on amazon but was too worried about the size etc... Please keep us posted if you come up with something !
Still looking for where to buy crash bars other than motech, which apparently have to be shipped from Europe? The T-Rex site has nothing for 2022 Rebel 1100dct. Ditto for Spiegler? Spiegler has crash bars only for Rebel 500???
Hi David!! Always good to hear from you! Have you considered these? www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-engine-guard-honda-rebel-1100?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4NWrBhD-ARIsAFCKwWvs5MzCmHIaowUbjssQITn9GeGGQBnLPL0icXAmF-jUv9z9_tQQrv4aAtq-EALw_wcB
These Hepco crash bars are confirmed by Hepco to fit 2022!!!!! I don't know how you find these things, but another big thank you!!! Don't have to wait for NATO shipping! Based on your good video postings and responses I don't think I will try installing myself. I did struggle thru installation of 2" risers, which have made all the difference!!!@@ontherebel11
Yes sir, here are the one i went with: th-cam.com/video/qPWxz093If8/w-d-xo.html Here's the update video after some trial and error: th-cam.com/video/axvLeqUsTjY/w-d-xo.html
Hi MNGirl, it's great to hear from you again! I've heard the same thing from several people, SW motech informed them that the reason why it is not for the DCT is that it doesn't stick out far enough to provide protection, this information was not available when they first released it. I've had mine on for about a year with no issues, but I haven't dropped the bike on the right side with the crash guards installed, I dropped the bike twice on the right side before installing the guards and once on the left after installing the guards, I included footage of the drop in the owner review video 😊
Do you ever become concerned with the risk of having that rigid piece catch traction with the ground in an accident and it result in further injury? I fear that in a low side it might catch onto something and flip the bike over, which may toss you with it on it or it may land on you or someone else. I always worried about that with all bikes and types of crash pegs/guards but with cruiser bars like this it always seemed riskier. I respect your opinion and experience with riding so I'm curious what your thoughts are. I'll still consider and make my own decision, ofcourse. I'm considering getting just pegs that fold in and mounting them to the frame in some way. I am very close to someone that had a Harley with guards like this and his bike ended up launching in the air and landing on his head leading to severe TBI and lifelong complications. I had those concern well before that accident, but it seemed to line up with this as the cause of it happening in that way.
Hi there, that's a great question, thank you for bringing it up. I've had the same fears for many years - here is what my personal experience on the track has been: i've personally dropped my bike many times (over 100 mph, 60 mph, 30 mph, standing still even) both with and without guards / sliders and have seen countless bikes crash right in front of me. The argument remains the same from decades ago.... with or without? Based on what i have personally experienced, there is no pattern that i have seen leaning one way or the other, i've personally seen my bike tumble with and without guards, i've also seen people get hurt by the bike both with and without guards...... heck i've hurt my ankle 3 times where i couldn't walk for weeks, but non of the injuries were a result of the bike falling on me (with and without guards), i've hurt my knee, head, back and 2 dislocated shoulders.... again, non of which were a result of the bike hurting me. I've also personally seen several riders get trapped under a bike both with and without guards..... the one consistent trend i've seen is that crash dynamics are impossible to predict - for reference, you could watch a motoGP race and see how some high speed falls cause the bike to just slide while at times they tumble, and the same applies to slow speed falls. My choice of guards for the rebel is a result of the aforementioned experience, they offer the best chance of a slide, they are soft enough to bend if one impacts an animal, they offer a little gap in case the bike falls on top of one's leg, they are high enough on the frame to not become a fulcrum for the bike to roll over, they look good, they offer a mounting area for lights and highway pegs for additional safety and comfort. It is the best compromise for me. Sorry about being long winded.
@@ontherebel11 Long winded is great. 👍 I appreciate the response and your sharing of your experiences with crashes. That about lines up with what I've found when I look into it. It's certainly inconclusive when it comes to matter-of-fact. I had always thought that if I got ones it would be ones with the properties you described on this set (not too large, soft, etc). Thanks again for your feedback -always helpful and always appreciated. Let's hope neither of us never have to find out how they react to a crash. 🫡
I personally am a bigger fan of the T-Rex racing crash guards. Yes, because they are bigger they reduce lean angle but it doesn't take away from my comfortable lean angle. Also, I just feel the T-Rex ones will do more in the way of protecting than these. Just my opinion though. Great video as always!
@@TB-ue2kw hi TB, judging by the pictures on their site, it seems that they may be low enough to provide enough clearance, provided you don't have huge feet 🤣. But it's hard to definitely tell without seeing them in person
Hi Oldtimer, yes, that's what I've heard as well... have you reached out to them to see what they say? I was one of the first people to buy them.... i still have them on.
Thanks for another great video. Just installed a set on my 2022 DCT and it went together pretty well. My bike did not have the inside spacers it was a solid piece. The left side did drop about 1/4" even with the engine supported and when I raised the jack a bit it did not move it. So ended up using a socket extension up against the spacer and the jack and was able to raise the jack enough to match everything up. Doing it by myself and was able to get a hold of both sides of the lower bolt to tighten and torque.
Thank you Jim! Always great to hear from you brother! I'm so happy to hear that you got them installed man, dealing with what you dealt with isn't easy, well done! And thank you for sharing your experience so that the community can benefit! 🙏
Checking in with good news for other 1100 owners: I ordered Hepco and Becker guards for $293. Cannot get on Amazon but the company is quite responsive. After watching your many videos I got them on pretty smoothly. NOTE; my mechanic and I were unable to get the Motech bars to work. Thanks
With the new design there's only the two clamps, the two adhesive rubber strips, two spacers and the two bars. There's no longer spacers that go in the arm sleeve bolts. The only spacers that are used are on the inside. The 2024 rebel doesn't have a bolt on both sides of that engine rod (idk what to call it). It only needs to get bolted in on one side, but my friend and I had the worst time feeding the bolt back through due to the engine and housing shifting down a little bit. We got an an airshem and used that to jack up the center. We then used a jack hook to just pull and push the metal some to where we could create enough space for the 2nd spacer cause the crash guards go in the space with the spacers. It was a pain but the guards are on. Thanks for giving us insight on where to lift the bike with the air Shem and the clamp placements.
I'm very displeased with how little threads there are on the top bolts. The bottom is plenty strong but yeah..... that top needs a redesign before I would spend my money and trust my bike to these bars.
I see your point, but now that I've dropped my bike on the crash bars and seen the protection they provided, I'm very confident in them. I basically stepped off the bike without the side stand down..... Dumbass..
@@theperson7718 oh yeah I was laughing my ass off, it looked like a mic drop 🤣🤣🤣 and I kept walking, all caught on camera too by the group I was leading 🤣🤣
Hitting a wild animal is most likely to happen near dusk or dawn. Todays occurance when I hit (or was hit by) a deer occured while it was still quite light out. It is also very prevalent in rural areas where there are fields for grazing and water availability. Animals will cross the road to get to the resourses they need and to take care of family and mate. In my riding experience, I have seen many animals ready to cross the road, allowing you to prepare to react. Today, this deer came out of a ditch and ran into the side of my bike. There was no way to react. I don't know how to explain this but it is like when you are riding at 60mph and hit a bug. No warning, just zap and by the time you think about it has already happened. In this case it was a 200lb blind sided hit. So, the moral is, beware but you can never be too careful and leave after dinner activities to the critters. I have hit deer, javalinas, and many small animals. I hope I never encounter an ELK or Moose. I was lucky today in that it was a doe. A bucks antlers would have Fd me up.
Hi James, well said and we sincerely appreciate you sharing your experience with the community, i have personally had several close calls at dusk, and i learnt to stay away from twisties around that time and feel safer on the Interstate!
@@ontherebel11 Just touring. I spend time in Colorado every Summer and sometimes in South Dakota. Winter in Hill Country, TX. In between, home in Arizona.
Buenas noches. Un gran video-tutorial como todos los que haces. Enhorabuena! Por cierto... en este vídeo he podido ver tu "guardián bell". Que sepas que en España también muchos conocemos la leyenda y la llevamos. Un abrazo.
Hola Toni, muchas gracias por tu amable comentario, ¡te lo agradezco mucho! Me alegra saber que también tenéis campanas de guarda en España, ¡¡¡que bonito!!!!
Unfortunately that's what others have been telling me, I think it has to do with the plastic engine cover on the right side that I flex to clear the bolt head. Some have cut a relief in the plastic. But as you can see in the video, it goes on without any issues.
starting from the 13minute mark, where can I find the torque specs for those bolts to attach the plastics? You free handed those, but I wonder if they actually need a specific amount for those that do not wrench everyday / don't have the feel yet?
Hi Steven, the 5mm bolts do not need to be tightened more than 3-5 foot pounds. But be careful if you are using a torque wrench, sometimes at such low torque numbers, the wrench may not register and you end up applying to much force and ripping the head of the bolt.... i learnt that the hard way in the past, that's why i don't use a torque wrench for bolts of this nature.
I just got my crash guards in the mail today and when i was trying to install mine, i noticed you had something to support your bike from underneath and i didn't want to cause anymore damage when taking out the long part from the frame... so i guess i can just wait till i get my first service done and ask if they can install it for me.
Congratulations man! You will love them once they are installed on the bike! I agree with you, if you don't have the right tools and don't feel comfortable, it is always best to have the dealership install them, it should take them 30 minutes tops. 🤙
When you dropped your Rebel with the crash bars installed did it keep it from going all the way over on its side?(Some styles of bars will only allow it to drop part ways,with the bike resting at an angle making it easier to pick up).
Hi Tim, when i dropped the bike, the batwing, and mirror made slight contact with the ground, but the tank and frame were saved! I wanted bars that will be discreet but provide some protection, these worked great for me in terms of what i was looking for. Other bars such as the T-rex provide much better protection. here's a link to a community post i had made showing pictures of the bike dropped in a controlled environment, i hope the link works th-cam.com/channels/5g29FySzc0Xjyxoxin0DhA.htmlcommunity?lb=Ugkxd8K3h-fahvqGN826z_PuLaRfeKh5zKU4
Hi Thank you for the informative video. On the sw motech site it indicates that the crash bars are not for DCT models is this correct? I could not tell from your video if yours is dct or not. Thanks
Hi Mike! Thank you brother! Mine is the DCT, the plastic cover on the right side of the bike is a little tight as I point out during the installation, otherwise it's been awesome!
Just did this! With this video I didn’t even have to look at the instructions :) I went to harbour freight, got me an air shim, and this installation took me an hour and a half lol Thanks for posting!!
Hello, I was given a motorcycle box lift. For what i have seen in youtube people use them to raise the bikes to do maintenance. Are they safe to use? as i was thinking of using it to support the engine block while I install the SW-Motech engine guards. if so what position would be best as I dont want to damage the belly oil pan or anything. Any help will be appreciated.
Hi Daniel!! Good to hear from you brother! That's a tough one bro, i've seen someone post a picture of such a lift under the rebel.... but i've also seen someone puncture the oil pan by trying to support the bike under the belly pan. That's why i decided to get something soft that will spread the weight as much as possible. Wish i could give you a better answer brother....
Easy does it, take your time and don't rush the process. You'll be so happy once you do the install yourself! This one is a good project to start with.
@@ontherebel11 Hi there, would you happen to know the size of the bar, I want to install a pair of denali running lights so i need the correct bracket size.. Thank you
Thanks. Followed your instructions and came out nice. The only thing I had to do was cut and shave a small section of the right hand top cover because the engine guard clamp was obstructing the bolt hole. Other than that it looks great. 👀😎🙏
Hi there, I personally love the batwing, but I respect that not everyone does, here is a review of mine if you are interested th-cam.com/video/s5B2SKglrjk/w-d-xo.html
Another successful installation video provided. Thanks for sharing. I guess I found myself a new project as you always bring excellent products for our awesome Rebel. Compared to the Batwing this one is a breeze! Man, that one was tough, but not impossible! This one looks like a walk on the park...! Thanks again!
Thank you brother! Couldn't agree more with you, this one felt so easy, I over prepared, but ended up feeling like I was dressed up and nowhere to go 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Just a quick update on my project. Only this week the crash guards finally arrived. The reason was that part was held by customs because it came from Germany. 🤔 Now, it's time to start the music...!
Hi Gus, a while back we had a discussion on crash bars. I went with T-Rex because that was all that was available at the time. While, they may look a bit gaudy, maybe eve ugly, today they saved my leg when I hit a deer doing about 60. The right crash bar got bent back about a foot but all I got is some bruisning on my leg. These bars are too stout to bend back without a hydraulic press so I'll just buy new ones. And yes, I'll buy the same thing. I had a broken leg once from a bike crash and it took almost a year to heal. I ain't doing that again. I stopped, turned around to see what I hit. The deer was still trying to get up when some guy came by and shot it to put it out of it's misery. I didn't even see him, I just felt the huge thump (WTF was that) and looked in my mirror and he was flopping around on the road. The Rebel just wobbled a bit, never lost control nor went down.
Hi James, I'm so happy to hear that you are alright man! That's too close for comfort! Thank you for sharing your experience with us! So happy that you are safe brother! 🙏
@@ontherebel11 There are three things I put on a new naked bike to make it road worthy, a windshield, bags and crash bars. Safety and convenience, I don't care about aesthetics.
@@ontherebel11 One bummer, I called around to see if someone wanted to process the animal. There are so many of these occurances, everyones freezer is full. I had no way to deal with a 200lb doe. Bungie it on?
Thank you again for your outstanding step by step videos. Installation all done! I forgot to lift the engine when starting the installation so I used a 1 1/2 ton lifting scissor jack to lift the bike which solve the problem. Thanks again brother, it's now time to shop for foot pegs! God Bless
thank you so much for your videos. my rebel looks nearly exacly like yours now 🤩. i didnt fix the motor on the floor, i just hammered the actual with the new bolt out so i didnt have to hold the spacers 😉
Hi, great video! I have a Rebel 1100 2023 DCT and wanted to get this as well. At the moment sw-motech writes on their (German) support/product page, that it's not compatible with DCT. After seeing this being installed on a DCT, could you imagine what they mean by that? Only the engine cover thingy (may be the cover is shaped differently for non-DCT)?
Hi Marlotrot, great to hear from you! I'm not sure why they list it as non DCT now.... the plastic peace is a non issue for me, i tucked it in easily as you can see in the video, others have cut the plastic a bit..... mine is still on my bike and works great with 25,000 miles on my bike. i have lights and highway pegs attached to the bars as well.
@@ontherebel11Thx for your quick reply. I was in contact with the vendor/manufacturer meanwhile and they told me they will have an item with a different order number in approx. 3 weeks that shall be 'officially supported' for DCT models. But great to get confirmation that their is no obvious problem with the already available, as 'winter is comming' and every week waiting is one too much ;). Thx for your helpful content!
hi bud, quick question on the bar. sw-motech says do not fit on DCT, is it because that plastic house big bolt area? or is there another area that doesnt fit or needs to be bent? otherwise im getting the same bar that you have jajajaj. I'm trying to be like you 😆so i can get candy too
Julio my brother! In addition to the plastic cover you mentioned, someone was told by swmotech that it doesn't provide enough protection for the DCT model since the engine sticks out more. They seem to keep changing their answer to different people that reach out to them.... Yes, the bars will definitely get ladies like candy to be more attracted! 🤣🤣🤣 But my secret is the leather pants 😅
@@ontherebel11 ohhh gotcha, i will keep lookin around for other bars maybe the t-rex brand. JAJAJA i will think about the leather then 😄the sw-motech mirrors are arriving tomorrow but i work afternoon-evenning shift so i will install them on thursday morning but we are getting snow here in denver so no bueno for riding until sunday, standby and thx bud, you always there to help ✌
hi buddy, the mirrors arrived in the morning and easy installation, no issues. Love their design and long arms. I highly recommend them, the only minor details was a very small vibration when I reach around 70mph or more LOL, I'm guessing because the long arms but it's not an issue just an observation or point. Also the arms are all the way extended, so less extension less vibration is my guess.
@@ontherebel11 Hi buddy, I installed the bars yesterday (piece of cake thx to your video and tips), I used my tire jack to lift it and I didnt even need a melo hammer. I did installed the bars the opposite way, the left one on the right side and viceversa. I think it will protect better the DCT parts, my next upgrade would be the denali lights. I like the D3 light.
Hi Paul, I both dropped the bike in a controlled manner, as well as dropping the bike unintentionally on the tarmac, go to 8:00 min mark on this video to see the drop and resulting damage th-cam.com/video/TGJtkWl3KFs/w-d-xo.html This was on the left side of the bike, i am not sure if the same results will be seen on the right side.
@@ontherebel11 , I have a Daytona crash guard that I have not installed yet and have had for over a year. I just spent the last few days installing about eight other modifications to my ride. I'm torn between selling the Daytona and putting on the motechs or just going with what I have.
@@paul.aragon hi Paul, please be careful with the Daytona crash guards, they sacrifice lean angle, I know of 1 person that crashed because you the crash guards making contact with the road during a turn.... Hence why I prefer the sw motech, even though they may not offer as much protection in a drop.. I'm just sharing my experience in case you were not aware. I've tested the swmotech on the track and they didn't come anywhere near touching the ground at full lean angle.
Hi Jas! Glad you found the video helpful brother! here is list of accessories for the rebel, i got the OEM tank pads powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/cruiser/rebel-1100/accessories?year=2023
When I wrote this about "protecting your legs", I was thinking about crashing and going down on a side with your leg under the bike. I wasn't think about a side impact but it is still relevant. Yes, protect the bike but more importantly, yourself.
Another great video, these will come in great use when I make my bobber build (: Hey would you consider doing a series of videos on how to remove/change the exhaust, tank, and seat? Thanks brother 🙏🏻
Thank you Julian, would love to see your bobber build once completed! If you watch the air filter change video, I demonstrate how to move the tank out of the way in case you might find that helpful, regarding the seat, I recently posted a video on seats that you might find useful. I will try to do an exhaust video in the future...
@@ontherebel11 Thanks very much man! I'll be sure to have a look at those videos! Maybe I can make a video of the bobber once it's finished, and I'll post the link here in the comment section (;
I am amused that he tells you "don't try this at home" but then uses a device that's very illegal in many states. (Barring certain specific emergency employees)
Hi Jerome! I haven't personally tried to do it without supporting the engine, but some owners have reported to me that supporting the engine helps keep the bolt lined up. Fyi, preventing the engine from dropping will be easier that lifting the engine to line up the hole.
@ontherebel11 thanks for all the videos and passion for the Rebel!! Just making sure, the website says - Not for model with DCT - but it should still work by sliding the cover and back during the installation, correct?
Hi Jay! My rebel is also a DCT, I'm not sure why they uploaded the website other than the plastic engine cover on the right side being a little snug, you'll see me commenting on the plastic cover during the right side installation, 600 miles in with no issues 🤞
Thank you. I have DCT and was eagerly looking for a crash/engine guard. Was about to purchase it from the link that you provided, but that note on the website threw me off a bit…
@@jaganyt anytime brother, it caught us all by surprise, but there are other dct owners that have them installed too. It left me scratching my head tbh....
@@jaganyt hi Jay! Unfortunately I did not make a detailed video about it brother... It's the Denali mini sound bomb. I can't recommend it highly enough! Easy plug and play, and super loud. In my opinion I view it as a safety item. With earplugs in and at highway speeds, I can hear the Denali, I couldn't hear the stock one....
@@ontherebel11 *That will be awesome.* *Another thing that you can look for me if there is a way to make a swingarm that could take in a 280 mm Metzeler rear tire, that will be GGRRREEEAAATTTT !!*
They will definitely offer more protection than without, I plan on laying the bike down to get a visual of the contact points with the ground. At the very least, they will protect the tank!
Thank you Noel! This is the Honda OEM backrest, i took the pad to my local shop to change the color to match my seat. shop.powersports.honda.com/p/passenger-backrest-1 shop.powersports.honda.com/p/backrest-pad-1
Great video as always. How long did the install take? Your videos are incredibly helpful to me being a new rider modifying my 1st bike. Hopefully my sw motech engine guards arrive soon, ordered them 17th January
Thank you for your kind words Dean! 🙏 The install shouldn't take more 2 hours if you have the right tools, I take my time on my installs because I want to make sure I do it right the first time 🤣
Hi Tom! I have since installed the mustang passenger seat, we ride for 350 miles per day sometimes! I only have the Honda short backrest. I have ridden many thousands of miles 2 up. Perfect handling, perfect stability. Comfort is subjective and comes at a price, the more comfortable the bike the heavier it is....
Comment from SW-Motech "We do not show fitment for the DCT version as our crash bar does not protect the larger right-side engine case of the DCT bike. To answer your other email, the crash bar diameter is 27mm (1.06 inches)."
Thank you for sharing brother! That's good information
Has anyone installed these without lifting the bike? And if you did was it really hard to do so?
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I love that you were able to install them on a DCT because when I went to the website to get them they said it was incompatible with the DCT version.
Thank you! I keep hearing that SW Motech says that it doesn't work with the DCT, but when i got mine it didn't say that, i have had no problems with mine since i installed them, i even dropped the bike on them and nothing happened to them except a small scratch.
So these fit for a DCT?
@@nicturyna7243 yes they fit my DCT.
DCT or not, shouldn't make a difference, the frame is the same.
I put T-Rex crash bars on my 2001 Rebel 1100 (the first option I put on). They went on easy but stick out about a foot on each side. Look kind of strange and haven't used them yet (crashed, lol). I bought them before there were some that were closer in. However, I am sure the T-Rex bars will protect the bike and my legs if needed. I've been riding 50 years and don't think there's a bike that I haven't at least fallen over with. I suggest that the crash bars you buy stick out at least 4" wider than your legs.
Hi James! The T Rex provide a lot more protection for sure! In my case, I won't sacrifice lean angle, it's dangerous...
@ontherebel11 I ride pretty conservative, street, and dirt. The closest I have noticed the bars got to the ground was about 4". I'll lay the bike down in the garage and figure out that absolute lean angle.
Frankly, they don't look like they can protect bike much... Way too shallow. Maybe attaching extra spool to them, on each side?
Hi Samuel, i show the damage to the bike after dropping the bike with these, you'll find that in the long term review owner review. Everything has a trade off / compromise. there are other bars that offer more protection.
Look great. Is there any kind of rain cover for those? They give you a lot of wind protection in colder/rainy weather. I have them for my Kawi Nomad and they keep a lot of wind off of my lower torso and legs. Engine and transmission noise is louder.
H Steve! That's a great question! It has been on my mind for a while and did a little research that never amounted to anything, the idea evolved into putting removable carbon fiber deflectors in the opening but i didn't have enough time to get it done, and finally while on my trip to Florida in Dec i discussed plexi wind deflectors designed at Gustafson plastics, but again time and resources limited my productivity.... I did see several leather ones on amazon but was too worried about the size etc...
Please keep us posted if you come up with something !
Can't thank you enough for these videos, incredibly helpful
🙏 I'm glad you find them helpful, thank you for your kind comment!
Where in the world did you get that brown colored backrest? It's not OEM is it? I've been searching everywhere
Hi Jake! I took the oem black one to my local shop to get it redone in the same color as the brown seat 👍
hi, where can i buy that crash bars ?
Hi Rafael! I got mine directly from Swmotech, you can find the link in the description brother 🤙
Hey there to have these on order, ave the 2021 1100 not dct hope these fit! Love motech products, used a lot on mt triumph
Hi Michele! Yes these will definitely work! And the installation is very straight forward! They are the best compromise imo, not too bulky
Still looking for where to buy crash bars other than motech, which apparently have to be shipped from Europe? The T-Rex site has nothing for 2022 Rebel 1100dct. Ditto for Spiegler? Spiegler has crash bars only for Rebel 500???
Hi David!! Always good to hear from you! Have you considered these? www.motomachines.com/hepco-becker-engine-guard-honda-rebel-1100?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA4NWrBhD-ARIsAFCKwWvs5MzCmHIaowUbjssQITn9GeGGQBnLPL0icXAmF-jUv9z9_tQQrv4aAtq-EALw_wcB
These Hepco crash bars are confirmed by Hepco to fit 2022!!!!!
I don't know how you find these things, but another big thank you!!! Don't have to wait for NATO shipping!
Based on your good video postings and responses I don't think I will try installing myself.
I did struggle thru installation of 2" risers, which have made all the difference!!!@@ontherebel11
I have another question-what is the tubing diameter in inches or mm? Thank you.
27 mm for the crash bars 🤙😁
Did you ever get the Highway foot pegs installed? If so how did you like them?
Yes sir, here are the one i went with:
th-cam.com/video/qPWxz093If8/w-d-xo.html
Here's the update video after some trial and error:
th-cam.com/video/axvLeqUsTjY/w-d-xo.html
which model of the crash bar is it? The one I saw on their website is not DCT compatible. Thx
I bought mine early, they changed it on the website afterwards. Mine works. try contacting them to see what they say.
I followed link and it says this: Does not fit DCT models. Thoughts?
Hi MNGirl, it's great to hear from you again! I've heard the same thing from several people, SW motech informed them that the reason why it is not for the DCT is that it doesn't stick out far enough to provide protection, this information was not available when they first released it. I've had mine on for about a year with no issues, but I haven't dropped the bike on the right side with the crash guards installed, I dropped the bike twice on the right side before installing the guards and once on the left after installing the guards, I included footage of the drop in the owner review video 😊
i need crash guard....i want to learn how to drift....LOL
🤣🤣🤣 I don't think the rebel 1100 DCT is capable of drifting as I had been told 🤔
Вот тоже хорошие дуги на этот мотоцкл. th-cam.com/video/_9xPNJitpeE/w-d-xo.html
Thank you Alex, it's great to have options! 👍
@@ontherebel11 🤝🙂
Do you ever become concerned with the risk of having that rigid piece catch traction with the ground in an accident and it result in further injury? I fear that in a low side it might catch onto something and flip the bike over, which may toss you with it on it or it may land on you or someone else. I always worried about that with all bikes and types of crash pegs/guards but with cruiser bars like this it always seemed riskier.
I respect your opinion and experience with riding so I'm curious what your thoughts are. I'll still consider and make my own decision, ofcourse. I'm considering getting just pegs that fold in and mounting them to the frame in some way.
I am very close to someone that had a Harley with guards like this and his bike ended up launching in the air and landing on his head leading to severe TBI and lifelong complications. I had those concern well before that accident, but it seemed to line up with this as the cause of it happening in that way.
Hi there, that's a great question, thank you for bringing it up. I've had the same fears for many years - here is what my personal experience on the track has been: i've personally dropped my bike many times (over 100 mph, 60 mph, 30 mph, standing still even) both with and without guards / sliders and have seen countless bikes crash right in front of me. The argument remains the same from decades ago.... with or without?
Based on what i have personally experienced, there is no pattern that i have seen leaning one way or the other, i've personally seen my bike tumble with and without guards, i've also seen people get hurt by the bike both with and without guards...... heck i've hurt my ankle 3 times where i couldn't walk for weeks, but non of the injuries were a result of the bike falling on me (with and without guards), i've hurt my knee, head, back and 2 dislocated shoulders.... again, non of which were a result of the bike hurting me. I've also personally seen several riders get trapped under a bike both with and without guards..... the one consistent trend i've seen is that crash dynamics are impossible to predict - for reference, you could watch a motoGP race and see how some high speed falls cause the bike to just slide while at times they tumble, and the same applies to slow speed falls.
My choice of guards for the rebel is a result of the aforementioned experience, they offer the best chance of a slide, they are soft enough to bend if one impacts an animal, they offer a little gap in case the bike falls on top of one's leg, they are high enough on the frame to not become a fulcrum for the bike to roll over, they look good, they offer a mounting area for lights and highway pegs for additional safety and comfort. It is the best compromise for me. Sorry about being long winded.
@@ontherebel11 Long winded is great. 👍 I appreciate the response and your sharing of your experiences with crashes. That about lines up with what I've found when I look into it. It's certainly inconclusive when it comes to matter-of-fact. I had always thought that if I got ones it would be ones with the properties you described on this set (not too large, soft, etc). Thanks again for your feedback -always helpful and always appreciated. Let's hope neither of us never have to find out how they react to a crash. 🫡
I personally am a bigger fan of the T-Rex racing crash guards. Yes, because they are bigger they reduce lean angle but it doesn't take away from my comfortable lean angle. Also, I just feel the T-Rex ones will do more in the way of protecting than these. Just my opinion though. Great video as always!
Hi Link! I totally agree with you about the level of protection, Trex offers the most protection out of any guards available! Thank you brother! 🙏
@@ontherebel11 do you think the forward controls of Moto De Pretto can be installed along with the SW crash guard? Thank you for the input.
@@TB-ue2kw hi TB, judging by the pictures on their site, it seems that they may be low enough to provide enough clearance, provided you don't have huge feet 🤣. But it's hard to definitely tell without seeing them in person
@LinkFelton: Can you use your T-Rex guards as highway pegs? I mean put your feet sort of "inside" and not using aditional pegs on the outside.
where did you guy t-rex for 1100??????????
SW-Motech website says crash bars not compatable with 1100 DCT?
Hi Oldtimer, yes, that's what I've heard as well... have you reached out to them to see what they say? I was one of the first people to buy them.... i still have them on.
@@ontherebel11 I have contacted SW-Motech for clarification but no response yet.
Thanks for another great video. Just installed a set on my 2022 DCT and it went together pretty well. My bike did not have the inside spacers it was a solid piece. The left side did drop about 1/4" even with the engine supported and when I raised the jack a bit it did not move it. So ended up using a socket extension up against the spacer and the jack and was able to raise the jack enough to match everything up. Doing it by myself and was able to get a hold of both sides of the lower bolt to tighten and torque.
Thank you Jim! Always great to hear from you brother! I'm so happy to hear that you got them installed man, dealing with what you dealt with isn't easy, well done! And thank you for sharing your experience so that the community can benefit! 🙏
Checking in with good news for other 1100 owners: I ordered Hepco and Becker guards for $293. Cannot get on Amazon but the company is quite responsive. After watching your many videos I got them on pretty smoothly. NOTE; my mechanic and I were unable to get the Motech bars to work. Thanks
Hi David!! Congratulations HB makes great quality products too!!!
Why couldn’t you get them to work?
This install is such a pain with the new design. Can't get enough space for the second spacer and the bar to fit between the gap. 💀
Hi Pablo, thank you sharing your experience, I haven't personally seen the new design so I appreciate the insight brother! 🤙
With the new design there's only the two clamps, the two adhesive rubber strips, two spacers and the two bars. There's no longer spacers that go in the arm sleeve bolts. The only spacers that are used are on the inside. The 2024 rebel doesn't have a bolt on both sides of that engine rod (idk what to call it). It only needs to get bolted in on one side, but my friend and I had the worst time feeding the bolt back through due to the engine and housing shifting down a little bit. We got an an airshem and used that to jack up the center. We then used a jack hook to just pull and push the metal some to where we could create enough space for the 2nd spacer cause the crash guards go in the space with the spacers. It was a pain but the guards are on. Thanks for giving us insight on where to lift the bike with the air Shem and the clamp placements.
I'm very displeased with how little threads there are on the top bolts. The bottom is plenty strong but yeah..... that top needs a redesign before I would spend my money and trust my bike to these bars.
I see your point, but now that I've dropped my bike on the crash bars and seen the protection they provided, I'm very confident in them. I basically stepped off the bike without the side stand down..... Dumbass..
@@ontherebel11 Ouch lol. And my lol is not at you but with you. Hope you were OK.
@@theperson7718 oh yeah I was laughing my ass off, it looked like a mic drop 🤣🤣🤣 and I kept walking, all caught on camera too by the group I was leading 🤣🤣
@@ontherebel11 OH REALLY........ Link to video please...... I gotta see this lol. 😅👍
Hitting a wild animal is most likely to happen near dusk or dawn. Todays occurance when I hit (or was hit by) a deer occured while it was still quite light out. It is also very prevalent in rural areas where there are fields for grazing and water availability. Animals will cross the road to get to the resourses they need and to take care of family and mate. In my riding experience, I have seen many animals ready to cross the road, allowing you to prepare to react. Today, this deer came out of a ditch and ran into the side of my bike. There was no way to react. I don't know how to explain this but it is like when you are riding at 60mph and hit a bug. No warning, just zap and by the time you think about it has already happened. In this case it was a 200lb blind sided hit. So, the moral is, beware but you can never be too careful and leave after dinner activities to the critters. I have hit deer, javalinas, and many small animals. I hope I never encounter an ELK or Moose. I was lucky today in that it was a doe. A bucks antlers would have Fd me up.
Hi James, well said and we sincerely appreciate you sharing your experience with the community, i have personally had several close calls at dusk, and i learnt to stay away from twisties around that time and feel safer on the Interstate!
@@ontherebel11 All there are is Twisties where I am in Colorado. The closest Interstate is 200 miles away.
@@jamescampolo7824 I didn't know you lived there, probably the best scenes in the country if not the world!!
@@ontherebel11 Just touring. I spend time in Colorado every Summer and sometimes in South Dakota. Winter in Hill Country, TX. In between, home in Arizona.
Buenas noches.
Un gran video-tutorial como todos los que haces. Enhorabuena!
Por cierto... en este vídeo he podido ver tu "guardián bell". Que sepas que en España también muchos conocemos la leyenda y la llevamos.
Un abrazo.
Hola Toni, muchas gracias por tu amable comentario, ¡te lo agradezco mucho! Me alegra saber que también tenéis campanas de guarda en España, ¡¡¡que bonito!!!!
@On the Rebel 11, where did you find the torque numbers for the large bolt? On the installation manual says only tighten according to OEM specs.
Hi Vladimir, I used the service manual to get the torque values 👍
When I click the link for the product, it specifically says not for DCT. Is this the same you installed?
Unfortunately that's what others have been telling me, I think it has to do with the plastic engine cover on the right side that I flex to clear the bolt head. Some have cut a relief in the plastic. But as you can see in the video, it goes on without any issues.
SW-Motech designers may think about a different bolt for the right side, to make our DCTers' life easier
Hi Pierto! I'm sure they are working on something since so many owners have reached out to them 🤙
Im so loving your videos. Thank you
Thank you very much for your kind words, I am grateful! 🙏
starting from the 13minute mark, where can I find the torque specs for those bolts to attach the plastics? You free handed those, but I wonder if they actually need a specific amount for those that do not wrench everyday / don't have the feel yet?
Hi Steven, the 5mm bolts do not need to be tightened more than 3-5 foot pounds. But be careful if you are using a torque wrench, sometimes at such low torque numbers, the wrench may not register and you end up applying to much force and ripping the head of the bolt.... i learnt that the hard way in the past, that's why i don't use a torque wrench for bolts of this nature.
I just got my crash guards in the mail today and when i was trying to install mine, i noticed you had something to support your bike from underneath and i didn't want to cause anymore damage when taking out the long part from the frame... so i guess i can just wait till i get my first service done and ask if they can install it for me.
Congratulations man! You will love them once they are installed on the bike! I agree with you, if you don't have the right tools and don't feel comfortable, it is always best to have the dealership install them, it should take them 30 minutes tops. 🤙
Do you know what part number this is? I looked on their website and couldn’t find the 1100 listed.
Hi Iwbj, try this link, hopefully it will work sw-motech.us/bike/HONDA/Rebel1100/2021/SC83/products/protection/crash+bar/4052572217283.htm
No ... That is ug a ly! 😂🤣😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣, I find myself compromising often nowadays....
When you dropped your Rebel with the crash bars installed did it keep it from going all the way over on its side?(Some styles of bars will only allow it to drop part ways,with the bike resting at an angle making it easier to pick up).
Hi Tim, when i dropped the bike, the batwing, and mirror made slight contact with the ground, but the tank and frame were saved! I wanted bars that will be discreet but provide some protection, these worked great for me in terms of what i was looking for. Other bars such as the T-rex provide much better protection. here's a link to a community post i had made showing pictures of the bike dropped in a controlled environment, i hope the link works
th-cam.com/channels/5g29FySzc0Xjyxoxin0DhA.htmlcommunity?lb=Ugkxd8K3h-fahvqGN826z_PuLaRfeKh5zKU4
Hi Thank you for the informative video. On the sw motech site it indicates that the crash bars are not for DCT models is this correct? I could not tell from your video if yours is dct or not. Thanks
Hi Mike! Thank you brother! Mine is the DCT, the plastic cover on the right side of the bike is a little tight as I point out during the installation, otherwise it's been awesome!
seems these are the only bars that do not interfere with extended controls.. or am i wrong
I'm not entirely sure Merf, but I've heard that other owners opted for sliders instead of crash bars.
Just did this! With this video I didn’t even have to look at the instructions :)
I went to harbour freight, got me an air shim, and this installation took me an hour and a half lol
Thanks for posting!!
Outstanding Leo! Thanks for sharing brother! I need to pick up one of the harbor freight ones! 🤙
Hello, I was given a motorcycle box lift. For what i have seen in youtube people use them to raise the bikes to do maintenance. Are they safe to use? as i was thinking of using it to support the engine block while I install the SW-Motech engine guards. if so what position would be best as I dont want to damage the belly oil pan or anything. Any help will be appreciated.
Hi Daniel!! Good to hear from you brother! That's a tough one bro, i've seen someone post a picture of such a lift under the rebel.... but i've also seen someone puncture the oil pan by trying to support the bike under the belly pan. That's why i decided to get something soft that will spread the weight as much as possible. Wish i could give you a better answer brother....
thanks, Bro! I'm trying to start doing the upgrades myself. going to the dealers is getting expensive..
Easy does it, take your time and don't rush the process. You'll be so happy once you do the install yourself! This one is a good project to start with.
@@ontherebel11 Hi there, would you happen to know the size of the bar, I want to install a pair of denali running lights so i need the correct bracket size.. Thank you
@@DanielSan-sw9px hi Daniel, they are 27 mm brother 🤙
Thanks. Followed your instructions and came out nice. The only thing I had to do was cut and shave a small section of the right hand top cover because the engine guard clamp was obstructing the bolt hole. Other than that it looks great. 👀😎🙏
That's great to hear William, congratulations brother! 👍
On a side note is the Honda Batwing any good? How is the wind noise and buffeting at highway speeds? Thanks
Hi there, I personally love the batwing, but I respect that not everyone does, here is a review of mine if you are interested th-cam.com/video/s5B2SKglrjk/w-d-xo.html
Another successful installation video provided. Thanks for sharing. I guess I found myself a new project as you always bring excellent products for our awesome Rebel. Compared to the Batwing this one is a breeze! Man, that one was tough, but not impossible! This one looks like a walk on the park...! Thanks again!
Thank you brother! Couldn't agree more with you, this one felt so easy, I over prepared, but ended up feeling like I was dressed up and nowhere to go 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Just a quick update on my project. Only this week the crash guards finally arrived. The reason was that part was held by customs because it came from Germany. 🤔 Now, it's time to start the music...!
Hi Gus, a while back we had a discussion on crash bars. I went with T-Rex because that was all that was available at the time. While, they may look a bit gaudy, maybe eve ugly, today they saved my leg when I hit a deer doing about 60. The right crash bar got bent back about a foot but all I got is some bruisning on my leg. These bars are too stout to bend back without a hydraulic press so I'll just buy new ones. And yes, I'll buy the same thing. I had a broken leg once from a bike crash and it took almost a year to heal. I ain't doing that again. I stopped, turned around to see what I hit. The deer was still trying to get up when some guy came by and shot it to put it out of it's misery. I didn't even see him, I just felt the huge thump (WTF was that) and looked in my mirror and he was flopping around on the road. The Rebel just wobbled a bit, never lost control nor went down.
Hi James, I'm so happy to hear that you are alright man! That's too close for comfort! Thank you for sharing your experience with us! So happy that you are safe brother! 🙏
@@ontherebel11 Before this, I was thinking about what to have for dinner. Since this, I have decided, beer, that's it beer.
@@ontherebel11 There are three things I put on a new naked bike to make it road worthy, a windshield, bags and crash bars. Safety and convenience, I don't care about aesthetics.
@@jamescampolo7824 Well said!
@@ontherebel11 One bummer, I called around to see if someone wanted to process the animal. There are so many of these occurances, everyones freezer is full. I had no way to deal with a 200lb doe. Bungie it on?
Thank you again for your outstanding step by step videos. Installation all done! I forgot to lift the engine when starting the installation so I used a 1 1/2 ton lifting scissor jack to lift the bike which solve the problem. Thanks again brother, it's now time to shop for foot pegs! God
Bless
I'm so happy to hear that! Congratulations! 👌
thank you so much for your videos. my rebel looks nearly exacly like yours now 🤩. i didnt fix the motor on the floor, i just hammered the actual with the new bolt out so i didnt have to hold the spacers 😉
Hi Michael! That's a great and very clever Idea!! Thank you for sharing brother!
Dude...you're a legend
Hey! Was there a lot of tension while hammering the new bolt in its place?
@@PalavraVivaUSA not that bad that i was worried.
Can you share the link for the paddock that you used? Thank you.
Hi Arvin, here is a Video with all the info you need
th-cam.com/video/A7PEMncG-nk/w-d-xo.html
Very professional installation and video to match!!
Hi Jay! Great to hear from you again! Thank you for your kind words and encouragement, I sincerely appreciate it! 🙏
Hi, great video!
I have a Rebel 1100 2023 DCT and wanted to get this as well. At the moment sw-motech writes on their (German) support/product page, that it's not compatible with DCT. After seeing this being installed on a DCT, could you imagine what they mean by that? Only the engine cover thingy (may be the cover is shaped differently for non-DCT)?
Hi Marlotrot, great to hear from you! I'm not sure why they list it as non DCT now.... the plastic peace is a non issue for me, i tucked it in easily as you can see in the video, others have cut the plastic a bit..... mine is still on my bike and works great with 25,000 miles on my bike. i have lights and highway pegs attached to the bars as well.
@@ontherebel11Thx for your quick reply. I was in contact with the vendor/manufacturer meanwhile and they told me they will have an item with a different order number in approx. 3 weeks that shall be 'officially supported' for DCT models. But great to get confirmation that their is no obvious problem with the already available, as 'winter is comming' and every week waiting is one too much ;). Thx for your helpful content!
@@marlotrot that's wonderful news! Thank you for sharing! 👌
What is the brand of the saddlebags and magnetic tank bag? Thanks
Hi wally, they are made by swmotech, the legend line. Both the tank bag and saddlebags. I'm very fond of them. 👍
hi bud, quick question on the bar. sw-motech says do not fit on DCT, is it because that plastic house big bolt area? or is there another area that doesnt fit or needs to be bent? otherwise im getting the same bar that you have jajajaj. I'm trying to be like you 😆so i can get candy too
Julio my brother! In addition to the plastic cover you mentioned, someone was told by swmotech that it doesn't provide enough protection for the DCT model since the engine sticks out more. They seem to keep changing their answer to different people that reach out to them....
Yes, the bars will definitely get ladies like candy to be more attracted! 🤣🤣🤣 But my secret is the leather pants 😅
@@ontherebel11 ohhh gotcha, i will keep lookin around for other bars maybe the t-rex brand. JAJAJA i will think about the leather then 😄the sw-motech mirrors are arriving tomorrow but i work afternoon-evenning shift so i will install them on thursday morning but we are getting snow here in denver so no bueno for riding until sunday, standby and thx bud, you always there to help ✌
hi buddy, the mirrors arrived in the morning and easy installation, no issues. Love their design and long arms. I highly recommend them, the only minor details was a very small vibration when I reach around 70mph or more LOL, I'm guessing because the long arms but it's not an issue just an observation or point. Also the arms are all the way extended, so less extension less vibration is my guess.
@@Julio-bc7pj fantastic brother! Thanks for sharing your experience with them, I gotta check em out!
@@ontherebel11 Hi buddy, I installed the bars yesterday (piece of cake thx to your video and tips), I used my tire jack to lift it and I didnt even need a melo hammer. I did installed the bars the opposite way, the left one on the right side and viceversa. I think it will protect better the DCT parts, my next upgrade would be the denali lights. I like the D3 light.
have you laid the bike down on it's side on a soft surface to see how it might protect the engine, and especially the tank?
Hi Paul, I both dropped the bike in a controlled manner, as well as dropping the bike unintentionally on the tarmac, go to 8:00 min mark on this video to see the drop and resulting damage th-cam.com/video/TGJtkWl3KFs/w-d-xo.html
This was on the left side of the bike, i am not sure if the same results will be seen on the right side.
@@ontherebel11 , I have a Daytona crash guard that I have not installed yet and have had for over a year. I just spent the last few days installing about eight other modifications to my ride. I'm torn between selling the Daytona and putting on the motechs or just going with what I have.
@@paul.aragon hi Paul, please be careful with the Daytona crash guards, they sacrifice lean angle, I know of 1 person that crashed because you the crash guards making contact with the road during a turn.... Hence why I prefer the sw motech, even though they may not offer as much protection in a drop.. I'm just sharing my experience in case you were not aware. I've tested the swmotech on the track and they didn't come anywhere near touching the ground at full lean angle.
@@ontherebel11 , thanks for the info. SW Motechs doesn't seem to make a version for the DCT...so I will have to keep looking for a plan B
Hi Paul, my bike is a DCT. But I understand your concern. Motea makes very similar bars to the swmotech if you'd like to check them out
Links no longer working
Hi Alex, Thank you for letting me know, i just updated the links!
@ontherebel11 thanks bud
@@alexm8922 anytime bro! 🍻
The guards look rhick and beefi but irbwoukd be bwtter they where lower and serve to attach foot rest.
Thank you for your feedback! 🤙
Thank you, got the same one thanks to your install. What tank pads did you install? Can you provide a link.
Hi Jas! Glad you found the video helpful brother! here is list of accessories for the rebel, i got the OEM tank pads powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/cruiser/rebel-1100/accessories?year=2023
@@ontherebel11 Thx
IDK, are these bars going to protect your legs?
They are the best compromise.....
Gus, Was this a prophecy?
When I wrote this about "protecting your legs", I was thinking about crashing and going down on a side with your leg under the bike. I wasn't think about a side impact but it is still relevant. Yes, protect the bike but more importantly, yourself.
@jamescampolo7824 couldn't agree more! And this is a real life example, thanks for sharing James!
Looks very clean - could be factory
Thank you Terry! 🤙
Another great video, these will come in great use when I make my bobber build (: Hey would you consider doing a series of videos on how to remove/change the exhaust, tank, and seat? Thanks brother 🙏🏻
Thank you Julian, would love to see your bobber build once completed! If you watch the air filter change video, I demonstrate how to move the tank out of the way in case you might find that helpful, regarding the seat, I recently posted a video on seats that you might find useful. I will try to do an exhaust video in the future...
@@ontherebel11 Thanks very much man! I'll be sure to have a look at those videos! Maybe I can make a video of the bobber once it's finished, and I'll post the link here in the comment section (;
@@Inconvenient_NPC that's a great idea Julian and will help many people! 🙏
Nice Video, thank you.
Thank you J E! 🙏
Does these crash guards are ok with a dct?
Hi Richy, in my case they went on without any issues, apart from the plastic engine cover you see me bending slightly on the right side of the bike.
I am amused that he tells you "don't try this at home" but then uses a device that's very illegal in many states. (Barring certain specific emergency employees)
👍
What's the illegal device he's using? 😂
hello, do you really have to support the motor? It is not mentioned in the manual.
Hi Jerome! I haven't personally tried to do it without supporting the engine, but some owners have reported to me that supporting the engine helps keep the bolt lined up. Fyi, preventing the engine from dropping will be easier that lifting the engine to line up the hole.
@@ontherebel11 thank's
@ontherebel11 thanks for all the videos and passion for the Rebel!!
Just making sure, the website says - Not for model with DCT - but it should still work by sliding the cover and back during the installation, correct?
Hi Jay! My rebel is also a DCT, I'm not sure why they uploaded the website other than the plastic engine cover on the right side being a little snug, you'll see me commenting on the plastic cover during the right side installation, 600 miles in with no issues 🤞
Thank you. I have DCT and was eagerly looking for a crash/engine guard. Was about to purchase it from the link that you provided, but that note on the website threw me off a bit…
@@jaganyt anytime brother, it caught us all by surprise, but there are other dct owners that have them installed too. It left me scratching my head tbh....
@@ontherebel11 do you happen to have a video about the horn? The make and how it sounds?
@@jaganyt hi Jay! Unfortunately I did not make a detailed video about it brother... It's the Denali mini sound bomb. I can't recommend it highly enough! Easy plug and play, and super loud. In my opinion I view it as a safety item. With earplugs in and at highway speeds, I can hear the Denali, I couldn't hear the stock one....
Great video
Thank you Joseph! Much appreciated brother 🤙
*Can these be put together with the other crash bars that sit low?*
Hi Khaleefa! tbh i'm not sure, i wish i had a better answer.... if i get the chance to examine other bars in person i will follow up with you!
@@ontherebel11
*That will be awesome.*
*Another thing that you can look for me if there is a way to make a swingarm that could take in a 280 mm Metzeler rear tire, that will be GGRRREEEAAATTTT !!*
@@khaleefax9553 wow! That would look awesome! 👌
Hi, excellent vids very helpful... can i ask where did you get the brown sissy bar back pad ??? Not available from Honda UK
Thank you J! I ended up changing the color at a local shop... I don't understand why Honda doesn't offer the backrest in brown...
Some decent enough stuff on motea:
www.motea.com/en/motorcycle-accessories/sissy-bars
can i ask if it is helpfull in case you drop the bike?
coz the crash bar looks quite high
They will definitely offer more protection than without, I plan on laying the bike down to get a visual of the contact points with the ground. At the very least, they will protect the tank!
@@ontherebel11 ok i see, thank you for the info pal have a good and safe ride
@@andpfrangou2601 anytime brother!
Good video very informative thank you keep them coming!!
Thank you George!!!! Much appreciated brother!
Good job. Looks really nice. BTW, could you post the link to the passenger back rest. I like it plus the color is brown matches my brown driver seat.
Thank you Noel! This is the Honda OEM backrest, i took the pad to my local shop to change the color to match my seat.
shop.powersports.honda.com/p/passenger-backrest-1
shop.powersports.honda.com/p/backrest-pad-1
Thanks so much
@@noelurgel7237 Sure thing!
perfect as usual 👍👍.greetings from saudi arabia 🇸🇦🌹
Thank you brother! it's super early in Saudi brother!
@@ontherebel11 yes,, my great pleasure to see your videos at this time and any other times,, thanks
Wonderful! Always helpful!
Thank you Rraj!!!
time to add fog lights
Part of the reason why i wanted crash guards! But i'm picky and it'll probably take a while until i find something that i like......
@@ontherebel11 , Denali D3's
@@paul.aragon thank you Paul! I'll definitely check them out brother! 🙏
I see how much you love the Rebel
I sure do! LOL
@@ontherebel11 Here is still too cold for a riding.
@@ourcarrot Spring is around the corner brother, hang in there buddy! it was in the 60s today in VA!
Great video as always. How long did the install take? Your videos are incredibly helpful to me being a new rider modifying my 1st bike.
Hopefully my sw motech engine guards arrive soon, ordered them 17th January
Thank you for your kind words Dean! 🙏 The install shouldn't take more 2 hours if you have the right tools, I take my time on my installs because I want to make sure I do it right the first time 🤣
Love this bike, just wish it was passenger friendly. (My gf told me to say that)
Hi Tom! I have since installed the mustang passenger seat, we ride for 350 miles per day sometimes! I only have the Honda short backrest. I have ridden many thousands of miles 2 up. Perfect handling, perfect stability. Comfort is subjective and comes at a price, the more comfortable the bike the heavier it is....