Hi Gus, great to see you are doing well. Very nice video and perfect working guide. After all your improvements it has to be different bike. My bike is almost stock one. I have changed few things, but my changes were only cosmetic ones. I have changed wiev of my bike but it has also influenced riding experience so I am happy of it. My bike is still in guarantee so do not want to touch anything sensitive. Anyway, here is awful autumn weather so my bike rests under cover and on the stand ready for next spring. Just one charging cable goes under my seat becouse 4 months of rest will not treat my battery well😁😁😁. And like that it waits up there for better weather. Take care and keep on going Gus👍👍👍👍

@ontherebel11

8 ай бұрын

Hi Miro!!! Always a pleasure to see your comment!!! Thank you for your kind words my friend!! I am like you and haven't touched the engine of the electrical system so that i don't void the warranty as i got the extended warranty. Last year i decided to invest in heated gear because i didn't want to pack the bike away in winter as i did early in my riding career.

Gus, You are the man! Enjoy every minute!

@ontherebel11

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Anthony!!!!!

Great detailed video.

@ontherebel11

5 ай бұрын

Thank you Andre!!!!

What a fantastic video Gus. Very clear and explained well. Nice work as always brother!

@ontherebel11

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Slight, I appreciate your support man! 🙏

Thank you so much sir for very detailed reviews and recommendations about the Rebel 1100. Your page is the main reason why I'm going crazy (and endless evening debates with moto club members) in making a decision between getting the Rebel 1100 and the Sportster 883. All my bikes are cruisers and I got used to riding machines with ape handlebars from 12 to 18 inches height. But age is catching up with me and my doctor recommend that I ride a bike with the right posture (for my condition) to not worsen my back overused injuries. For 2004, I made a decision to go for the rebel 1100. While the manual is not always giving a good explanation about the model of the bikes we ride, your page is actually more informative in understanding this model. Grateful to you, sir.

@ontherebel11

8 ай бұрын

Good day Mumbakki, it's very good to hear from you! Thank you for your kind words sir, i sincerely appreciate it! That is a good comparison, and a difficult decision i imagine. I also suffer from back pain.... the stock riding position of the rebel increases this pain, that is why i decided to add risers. My riding is primarily touring with many miles covered, after changing the seat, adding risers and a taller windshield, i can now tour endlessly. I will embark on a long tour starting tomorrow and i am very excited to test out my new suspension on a 10 day trip! Thank you for you comment sir! Please don't hesitate to ask me anything about the bike!!

@mumbakki

8 ай бұрын

@@ontherebel11 thank you once again good sir. And it's great to know about installing some risers, this is an added information that I will surely consider. Good luck for the upcoming test/tour, you're doing everyone here a great favor by testing all the possibilities to ensure a great ride with this particular model. Stay safe on the road sir, and wishing you a great journey ahead 🙏

Dude great video! You always make amazing videos I love how you show every step and explain it really well. Great video transitions as well. You da man. Happy thanksgiving my friend.

@ontherebel11

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Jermiah!!! Happy Thanksgiving!!

New rider. Have a 2001 Shadow 750 for my commute. Looking hard at the rebel 1100, so I thoroughly enjoy your maintenance videos. Keep them coming!

@ontherebel11

8 ай бұрын

Hi Edmond! Depending on your height, the rebel 1100 DCT might be the perfect commuter bike!!

Hey Gus.. You know.. The regular compliments 👏👏😊 Thanks again 🙏

@ontherebel11

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Amir! 🙏🙏🙏

hiiii, happy thanksgiving to you and candy 👠

@ontherebel11

8 ай бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving Julio!!! it's great to hear from you brother!

Can't wait till your next trackday. I have Matris on my SV650S.

@ontherebel11

8 ай бұрын

Hi TJ, that's awesome man, would love to hear your feedback, good and bad as it will help others!

Have both working together is not easy especially when I load up the panniers On my new machine its electronically controlled and life is easier now Great video brother as usual Happy Holidays

@ontherebel11

8 ай бұрын

Very true brother, electronically controlled is in a different league. Happy holidays Binoy! 🙏

Awesome🎉

@ontherebel11

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Mike!!!

Sheeeesh now that’s some high quality stuff! 😮 I’ve had fork springs waiting to go in for the longest time, just haven’t done it because it hasn’t felt like a job I want to tackle in the parking lot of my condo 😂 Now I’m wondering if I just go full cartridges instead… Anyway, another great video Gus! Happy holidays!! 🙌🏻🎄🦃

@ontherebel11

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Mike, I sincerely appreciate it brother! The springs alone will not help much with the bounce.... As you won't be able to adjust the damping to handle the stiffer spring, I would definitely recommend a cartridge kit instead with a spring designed for your weight. Happy holidays brother! 🤙

Good day Gus!!

@ontherebel11

8 ай бұрын

Hi Frank, it's great to hear from you man! Thanks for stopping by bro! 🙏

Awesome! Bought my 2021 DCT 2 months ago and coming from the supersport, fully adjustable ''world'', I miss the customization of the suspension. Although for the type of bike the Rebel is, the stock suspension, surprisingly, isn't bad at all but I'd like to bring it to my liking and make all these ss riders scratch their heads even more, asking what the hell is this bike and rides like that! Like your racetrack video you've done a while ago!

@ontherebel11

8 ай бұрын

Hi Bill! I also came the SS world and really loved having premium suspension, it makes a huge difference.

Very good how to install video! Do you live in N. Va?

@ontherebel11

15 күн бұрын

Thank you Jerry! Yep NOVA is home! 🍻

It is likely easier to loosen the bolt at the bottom of the fork while still in the triple clamp with an impact driver.

@ontherebel11

8 ай бұрын

Hi John, that's a good idea in hind sight, but since i hadn't done this on the Rebel, i wasn't sure if it will create a mess, played it safe lol

@johnmitchell9705

8 ай бұрын

The grease goes on the outside of the fork tubes and when you bounce the fork it is sucked under the oil seals, no mess. It only takes a little grease With the dust caps on you would need to lift them to use the grease. @@ontherebel11

I crashed my bike 2 weeks ago now the fork needs ro be replaced. Thanks for your detail videos. And I have a quick question, Did you use the springs from Matris or original?

@ontherebel11

2 ай бұрын

Hi Arya, I'm so sorry to hear about your wreck, the most important thing is that you are alright, everything else doesn't matter! Yes, I used the new springs that matris provided! 👍

how much for this kit ?

@ontherebel11

8 ай бұрын

Hi Badomen, in Europe it is about 500 - 600 euros. I bought mine from Italy.

pull the leg...

@ontherebel11

25 күн бұрын

Hi Vlada! 👍

First 😮

@ontherebel11

8 ай бұрын

Hi T!! Thank you for always being there bro!!!

@tkstylem

8 ай бұрын

@@ontherebel11this is an excellent video providing a great overview on the front forks and how to change fork seals which will start leaking on a lot of our bikes... even for people that won't want to upgrade... especially like the ladder setup... I'll do the exact same thing for mine- great job G!

@ontherebel11

8 ай бұрын

@@tkstylem Thank you T!! I will continue to edit the full fork seals video and post that soon. I appreciate you brother!🙏

amazing video with the as-always accurate explanations by Gus. what are your impressions so far from the new suspensions? i amd 240lbs 6'2'' - what spring would fit to prevent bottoming ?

@ontherebel11

8 ай бұрын

Hi Robert! Thank you bro! I'm on 2,500 mile trip testing the suspension while fully loaded! Yes, it absolutely will reduce the dive, it is so consistent, predictable and dependable, the bike is so much more stable in every condition and at any speed! I'm no sure which spring rate will be best for you, but you will specify all the weights and conditions while you order the kit, they build it for you! If you do go that route, I would recommend that you also upgrade the rear as well, get the matris shocks, you will be very happy with that upgrade! Expensive, I get it, but worth it for me since this bike is a keeper, besides if one was to sell the bike, one could always put the oem suspension back on and sell the aftermarket suspension 😊

@robertbarel896

7 ай бұрын

@@ontherebel11 I am keeping my bikes . I don't know if you remember but I also have the Goldwing 2021 . I have two honda rebel dct 1100 so I need the suspensions for both . thanks for the advise on the rear .

@ontherebel11

7 ай бұрын

@@robertbarel896 Yes Of course!!! While having a private conversation with myself late at night a few days ago, i would probably do the same thing you did and get the bagger model, Goldwing, Africa Twin and NC 750X!! HAHAHAHA a boy can dream, can't he?

@robertbarel896

7 ай бұрын

@@ontherebel11 I have 6 motorcycles - also the Kawasaki Ninja 1000sx and piaggio mp3 500 and Honda CFR300L . if there is a motorcycle I would buy it's the Honda X-ADV 750 . but they don't sell it here in the US for some reason. I think it's a dream scooter . Honda if you read this - Do it PLEAAASSSEE. Damn it I bought so many of your bikes - you can't do me small favor ?

@robertbarel896

7 ай бұрын

@@ontherebel11 Oh and I bought the DCT model first and then the DCT bagger model and I regret buying the bagger model - it's better to buy aftermarket solutions.