Glad I’m not the only one who finds the suspension to be rough, but it’s shame that it’s like that. I need to play around with the preload settings and see if I can’t get it a bit more comfortable. I saw Burly Brand had a Rebel 1100 with their stiletto shocks on the rear, but not sure when they plan to release them. I’d definitely be interested in testing them out though!

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

I will be tuning and testing the rear suspension this weekend to see how it sits. The first phase will be the zip tie test to see how much stroke I'm using under normal riding conditions. If I'm not reaching full compression under heavy bumps, then I'll reduce the spring preload a little bit until it softens the ride. If I'm getting full compression and bottoming-out, then I'll increase the spring preload just a bit. The Rebel only has 3.7" of rear suspension travel, so it will be a delicate balancing act to find a "comfortable" setting that still damps the compression stroke enough to prevent bottoming-out. I may eventually upgrade the rear shocks with a set of Öhlins S36 Blackline dampers, but those are $$$ ! We'll see how it goes! 😉👍 --QM

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

@LifeofBurch Just an FYI... I did the zip-tie test on my Rebel this evening to check the rear suspension travel. I found that the rear shocks are compressing 70-80% over minor bumps on slower city streets (my weight is ~170 pounds loaded with gear). I'll be posting a video soon with the process and my first set of results. So, that means the huge jolts we're feeling on the highway are probably due to bottoming-out the suspension and bouncing into the bump stops at the bottoms of the shock rods (white bumpers). I will crank up my rear spring preload tomorrow morning and reset the zip ties to see how it does over some highway jolts. 👍 --QM

I think your commentary and random thoughts are entertaining. Don't stop.

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, Mike! I'll keep the rambling vlog's coming and just ignore the haters! 😉 I plan to mix up the content a little bit just to break the monotony. I get bored of the commute vlog's sometimes, too... 👍 --QM

Always a welcoming and happy buddy meeting you when you come home. Must be nice. :)

I’ts nearly 11 years since I was in Houston on a trip from Europe but I thought I recognized the I 10 and then you confirmed it!

Hello Sir. Really happy to see you enjoy your new Honda Rebel. Looking forward to more adventurous videos and road trips. Your random thoughts and commentary is just fantastic. So please continue with that. Regards from Karthik, India

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for the feedback, Kartik! I will be taking the new Rebel on some road trips and moto-camping as soon as my rear cargo rack and panniers arrive. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

@kartikshankar5790

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuasiMotard Thanks. Ride safe and have fun. We all enjoy your videos and commentary and always look forward for new videoes from you. Cheers

21:52 Fastest oil change on the planet. That made me laugh 😂

I'd like the full commute vids with the talkie bits.

Congrats on the new bike bro!

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's a lot of fun to ride. I'll add a few creature comforts to it and soften the rear suspension a bit. After I get some storage on it (either the rack, panniers, or both), then I'll take it out for a proper roadtrip somewhere... probably up to Missouri or the Blue Ridge Parkway in Tennessee. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

I bought a Corbin Solo Seat for my Rebel 1100 DCT and no more A## pain. Best upgrade I've done so far.

I for one Aaron enjoy the conversations and especially the two way radio with your mate in some of the videos. Must admit im getting use to your roads now and recognise the routes you go. If i was dropped in the middle of Katy im sure i would know where i am, Marc In Bletchley Towers G6XEG

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for the feedback, Marc! I'll just keep on keepin' on... chatting and rambling with like-minded (virtual) riding buddies! 😉👍 --QM

I find your verbal videos very informative and interesting, I can ride my bike if want mechanical sounds😊. I have a ctx700 DCT and also found rear shock abusive. Replaced with NC750x with more travel and cured my issue.

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, Jim! I'll be tuning my Rebel's rear suspension to see if I can cure the harshness over large highway ripples. I may eventually replace the rear shocks with some tasty Öhlins STX Blackline shocks, but I'll wait a while before I drop that extra $$$. Cheers! 👍 --QM

I was at my local Honda dealer yesterday and can confirm here in Canada that passenger seat & pegs come pre installed on the 1100s. 😀👍🇨🇦

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! Another viewer from the Netherlands mentioned that their Rebel is also equipped with the passenger seat and pegs. I guess Honda decided to ding the USA market for a few "extra" accessory purchases. 😉👍 --QM

Hey Quasi,,Glad you’re enjoying your new bike Sure wish they would bring that 350 Honda scrambler to the states! have you been riding your trail I passed on that it wasn’t the money it’s just I don’t need another bike! I presently have five motorcycles and 5E bikes! Glad to see you’re growing your channel great content and you’re like me customize everything! I like Corbin seats I know they’re more money but never had a problem! Take care any Big plans for spring and summer camping or outings we could look forward to? Take care buddy keep an eye on the cages… Live to Ride!!

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Howdy, Sam! Which Honda 350 scrambler? I've seen the H'Ness 350 (stupid name, but cool looking bike) and the CB350RS in the Indian market. I still have the CT125, but I've been busy and haven't had much time to ride it yet. I did take the CT125 on its maiden road trip and motocamping adventure just a couple of weeks ago. Adrian, Neil, Josh (my son), and I rode up to the Bastrop, TX area to camp out at the Cottonbowl Speedway to watch the World of Outlaws sprint car races. I'll be eding and posting that video series soon. Corbin seats are usually good... I've had a few over the years. My last Corbin seat was purchased for my CB500X, but it was a brick... too wide and hard, so it's just been sitting in a plastic bag in the garage for the past 5+ years. I reverted to the factory seat and it's plenty comfortable for me. Corbin might have a good alternative for the Rebel 1100, so I"ll check them out. Hopefully it will be cheaper because it's smaller... my CB500X seat was nearly $500... ouch! I'll be taking another trip out to the Twisted Sisters on my Ryker at the end of April. Then immediately going back out on my XT250 (or maybe the CB500X) to go camping in Odessa, MO for another World of Outlaws race. I'll be posting little updates along the way, but probably won't have time to edit and post those ride series until a while afterwards. Cheers! 👍 --QM

Placed my accessories order with my local dealer as well about a week ago, ETA for everything is tentatively mid-late April (rear fender rack and rear rack, headlight cowl and cowl stay).

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, I'm hearing the same estimate now. The original back-order fill date was late March, but that must have been when Honda USA would receive the items. The shipments haven't made it out to the dealers yet. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the fender rack to arrive early... I need some way to haul my junk and not wear a backpack. 😉👍 --QM

Commentary is best done on highway or consistent rpms. People want to hear the bike rev man, open ‘er up and have fun. The commentary is definitely much appreciated so don’t stop doing that! Just time it differently

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! I usually just talk like I'm on the phone with a friend, so I don't give too much thought to timing... those are just burned-in motor skills that happen in the background for me. I'll see if I can pay attention to the bike sounds a bit more so we can leave those unadulterated. Cheers! 👍 --QM

I'm sure the Canadian model comes with a passenger seat and pegs to justify the same model costing over $900 US more in Canada. On the Honda US website the passenger seat and pegs cost $140 US so the actual difference is around $760 US. The dealer told me that the exhaust emission standards are different here but I can't see that making a substantial difference. I believe it's because our market is 10% of the US market for Honda.

Tamsak done bro, drive safe always.

Plz, let us know when, & if you adust your suspension, &, how it turns out. And, if choose to replace it how that unfolds. Enjoying your channel --- very informative. Thank you.

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

I will be tuning and testing the rear suspension this weekend to see how it sits. The first phase will be the zip tie test to see how much stroke I'm using under normal riding conditions. If I'm not reaching full compression under heavy bumps, then I'll reduce the spring preload a little bit until it softens the ride. If I'm getting full compression and bottoming-out, then I'll increase the spring preload just a bit. The Rebel only has 3.7" of rear suspension travel, so it will be a delicate balancing act to find a "comfortable" setting that still damps the compression stroke enough to prevent bottoming-out. We'll see how it goes! 😉👍 --QM

Eldridge parkway👏🏽👏🏽🤣

Same here in Europe, comes with passenger seat and pegs pre-installed.

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! It's interesting how different markets have their own equipment specs. Safety equipment (e.g. indicator lamps, tail lights, etc) are obviously different in various regions, but passenger accommodations are something that I never considered. 😉👍 --QM

Enjoyable videos with excellent narration & info….another Canadian here - Test rode Rebel 1100 over weekend & definitely considering purchase…could u talk about your video equipment & how it’s installed. Also, possible dashcam setup to record road incidents - thanks

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from the USA! My helmet camera is a GoPro Hero 7 Black, and it's mounted on the helmet with a Ulanzi vlogging case and a MotoRadds chin mount. You can see a quick video of my helmet setup here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dpOgxM-FlMjUeLg.html . The overall setup has changed a bit over time (e.g., the addition of the Ulanzi case to hold the audio adapter), but it's mostly the same. I have a list of the various pieces below for reference: GoPro Hero7 Black: amzn.to/33GRX3m GoPro Hero5+ audio adapter: amzn.to/36LpUBO Purple Panda microphone: amzn.to/34zLNkB MotoRadds GoPro helmet chin mount: amzn.to/3jCAz5f Ulanzi V2 GoPro vlogging case: amzn.to/3lq62Ih CLEAREX lens protector: amzn.to/2GJ2F06 GoPro J-hook buckle mount: amzn.to/2IjuCMM Cardo PACKTALK BOLD communicator: amzn.to/2JvB18o WhiBal G7 white balance pocket card: amzn.to/2SJhVg1 If you're interested in the video editing workflow and related software settings, then send me an email at quasimotard@gmail.com and I'll reply back with all of the details. I don't have a motorcycle "dashcam" installed yet, but I've heard excellent reviews about the Innovv K5 system: amzn.to/3yYXO1x . I'm considering that system for my Ryker Rally and maybe another of my motorcycles. Cheers! 👍 --QM

@jmcassonetto

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuasiMotard Thanks so much for your help & all this info.- Cheers

I think you were being polite on your description of the seat, I find it down right sucks,

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! I'm accustomed to riding on some fairly uncomfortable planks, so my tolerance is probably higher than many riders. Fortunately for us, the seats for the Rebel are super cheap, so it shouldn't cost much to modify or upgrade to a more plush ride. I've ordered the Honda "custom forward" seat, so I'll be sure to review that when it arrives. I'll probably send this original seat to Seat Concepts or Saddlemen to have it refitted with new a new cover and memory foam. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

Do you enjoy your GPS? Canada might include rear seat/pegs but with equal currency is $1000 more than the US 1100.

I unloaded the rear shocks as far as they would go and although it"s still a firm ride it"s much better over large bumps!

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I'm just about to head out for a parts run on the Rebel, so I'll do the zip-tie test on the rear shocks and front forks before I head out. I'm curious to see where the rear travel is... full-stroke and hitting the bump stops, or just too much preload? We'll see! 👍 -QM

Try Kontour seat custom shop. Your butt will never sweat again and they are super comfortable.

Just got my rebel 1,100 a week ago. Same color and model, like it a lot. Traded in my Vulcan 650. Keep up the comments. I'm interested also in the accessories. Great bike to ride it here at the Jersey shore.

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your new Rebel 1100 DCT! What are your thoughts on the Rebel vs the Vulcan in terms of comfort and rider ergonomics? I haven't owned a Vulcan, but I've had plenty of other cruisers over the years. It seems that quite a few riders are comparing or upgrading from Vulcan 650's. Cheers! 👍 --QM

@andregrastyan3403

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuasiMotard Thanks. The Vulcan was great it was somewhat more comfortable because of the forward controls. I'm 5'10." And the reach for the handlebars was a little better too. I put close to 9,000 miles on the vulcan. It was a 2020 model. I can tell you it pulls hard in every gear and it's a blast to ride on it. I also used the the same air seat you got on your rebel it's funny.. The rebel got more torque but the vulcan got more top speed. It's interesting to see somebody to ride the same bike in Texas. By the way I went to helicopter school in Fort Worth there a long time ago. Keep doing your videos we like them a lot.

Look at National Cycle Plexistar and Plexistar GT windshields. Big 20" high from bottom to top. Has coverage to grip area and it's like 30'' wide. You won't find anything that big anywhere else. 👍

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Wow... 30 feet wide?! I could setup camp behind that bad boy! 🤣 JK... I have the National Cycle Deflector on my Yamaha XT250 and it has served me well. I was also looking at some of the Memphis Shades screens, but I don't want the metal braces, chrome, or any of that flash... not going for the H-D look on this one. I'll have a look at the Plexistar options to see what might work and not disrupt the blacked-out look. Thx! 😉👍 --QM

Someone had their rebel out up to 100 mph and said it did it in 4th gear but it's governed to stop at 100 mph. And they had a bad wobble starting at that speed. I saw it get the wobble. You should wait till a good aftermarket pipe comes out with no upsweep. Low straight exhaust and then get panier racks for luggage

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, I've been there, done that already several times, too. @LifeOfBurch was the first one that I saw report on the speed nanny, so I already knew what to expect. I've had my DCT up to 102 several times, but the nanny backs it down to 99-100 after a couple of seconds. The bike pulls super hard right up to the ton, and then you feel it taper off quickly when the nanny steps in. I'm sure that the Rebel 1100 is capable of 130+ (gearing and redline dependent) if the nanny doesn't interfere. However, the front end of the bike does get very light under full-throttle acceleration above 80 MPH. It's not uncommon for cruisers to experience that because of the larger-diamerer front wheel ans so much of the weight bias is rearward. The front wheel gets light and floats a bit, but it's not a tank-slapper. I plan to install a steering stabilizer on my Rebel to counteract that. All of my other high-horsepower bikes have factory or aftermarket stabilizers, so this behavior doesn't surprise me. I've already ordered a Coffman's Shorty exhaust for my Rebel to try out the fit and the sound. I started a video and sound test yesterday to compare the sound, and I was planning to pull the Coffman's off of my CB500F to test. Unfortunately, it's REALLY stuck on the 500F's pipe and probably won't come off without damage. So I just ordered another one to try it out... relatively inexpensive at $229. I'll be sure to video those projects to keep everyone informed! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

@kevinnashskitchen3517

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuasiMotard I hope your exhaust works out.. yeah, I like to see the exhaust out if the way so you won't get any problem with bag selection and such. Have fun.👍

The manners, or lack of isn't just confined to Houston - it's the same here in the UK (and probably elsewhere). Too many people on the roads in too much of a hurry.... Oh, and keep with the ramblings/ musings......

What all body mods do you have it looks so much better than the standard 1100 rebel

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The only mods that I've done so far are the CRG bar-end mirrors (deleted the ugly factory mirrors), I removed the warning stickers on the fuel tank, and I added the AirHawk seat cushion. Otherwise it's completely stock for now. I'll be upgrading the exhaust, adding a small windscreen, and adding the Honda rear rack and panniers in the next couple of weeks. 👍 --QM

Very nice 👏👏 what is small gps device on your steering

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That round, black dial on the left bar is the Beeline Moto GPS: ridebeeline.refr.cc/aaronb. The Beeline uses your smartphone for navigation, and it acts as a remote display for the Beeline App to display routing information. 👍 --QM

@pursuitofhappiness..

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuasiMotard thx bro enjoy, very nice bike soon I ll get mine 😎

The truks of america are beatiful!

Amazing_by from Indonesia👍

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍 --QM

Did you pay MSRP for it? I assume the dealer dont give any discount. Nice BIke

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yep, full MSRP plus prep and freight was $11295.17. Dealers don't have any incentive to make deals on these new bikes that are already in high demand, so I don't even bother with the haggling. I'd rather have the bike and enjoy riding it than procrastinate and quibble over a few hundred bucks. 😉👍 --QM

Is this the only DCT you have experienced? If not, how does the 1100 stand out? Good or bad. Thanks!

@QuasiMotard

Жыл бұрын

Howdy, Tony! I have ridden several other Honda DCT bikes before and after purchasing this Rebel 1100 DCT. I rode Honda's first DCT transmission on the 2012 Honda VFR1200 about a decade ago, and it was just so-so... definitely not great. It was a bit schizophrenic with its shift timing and wasn't in tune with my riding habits. I test rode the NC700X DCT several years later, and that was a big improvement in terms of the shift timings and overall usability. The DCT actually fit the NC700 better than the standard transmission because of that engine's very low redline. The last DCT that I rode before the Rebel 1100 was the 2020 Honda GoldWing Tour DCT... that thing was smooth as butter! So, I opted for the DCT on the Rebel 1100 because of it's "cruiser" nature. Since I purchased it, I have also ridden the Rebel 1100 manual transmission for comparison. Overall, I think the DCT suits the engine and riding style very well, and I rarely ever wish for a manual clutch on it. The only cases where I would prefer a clutch are during slow parking lot manuvers or while trundling along in traffic at very slow/variable speeds... it would be nice to modulate the clutch take-up manually in those instances. To compensate for the lack of a manual clutch friction zone, I've adapted to modulating the rear brake under light throttle to maintain consistent momentum. Switching the DCT over to "manual" mode can help in certain situations where you don't want the computer to change gears (e.g,. maintaining steady throttle and RPM, decelerating downhill using engine braking, etc). Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

@tonythetiger5968

Жыл бұрын

@QuasiMotard Thanks for the response! I have been watching your channel for a little time now, as I am looking at the 1100 DCT to purchase. I have never ridden a motorcycle and think an automatic transmission would be a great starter to "get my bearings" of sort. I eventually would like to get a traditional bike after getting comfortable on the auto and look at your advise and videos as knowledge of an experienced rider. Thank you for putting out your knowledge and opinions for us to see. Ride safe and free. Best regards, Josh

How are the vibrations on the highway? I have a rebel 500 and it vibrates quite a bit

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

I don't notice excessive vibrations from the Rebel 1100's bars. However, I'm fairly tolerant to that issue because I ride so many different bikes that are capable of vibrating your hands to sleep in under 5 minutes (e.g. Ducati Monster EVO 1100). The Rebel 1100's 270° crank does have an intentional lope to it, so the bike doesn't feel butter smooth like other Honda's that I've owned. Honda also tuned this engine to have different volumetric efficiencies for each cylinder, which also contributes to the lumpy feel (more like a v-twin). The vibrations definitely smooth out at higher RPM's, so it's not that noticeable for highway cruising. I also own the CB500X and CB500F (same motor as your Rebel 500), and I'd say that the vibrations are comparable, but at different resonances and intensities. For example: most of the CB500's tend to have an unpleasant resonance around 62 MPH in top gear. The Rebel 1100 seems to have the same phenomena sometimes around 70 MPH, but the vibrations aren't as "buzzy". I just adjust my speed to work around the resonance points. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

Some markets, like Japan, have heated grips... EDIT: How are you not using the parking brake? I'd be using that, not the fork lock...

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

The heated grips are a factory accessory here in the States, so I may order those for my road trips and touring duties. Houston usually doesn't get cold enough to need heated grips, but I tend to ride all year round and not just in this area. I definitely use the parking brake whenever I'm not parked on level ground. The brake can be disengaged easily, so the fork lock is a more difficult deterrent to overcome for the casual miscreant. 👍 --QM

What did you use to get the stickers off the tank? Mine are really stuck on! Doesn't seem like they'll come off easily.

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Howdy, Dave! I used a plastic "spudger" tool that is used for vinyl wrap and for removing plastic trim panels. You should be able to use the edge of a credit card at a shallow angle to scrunch up the corner of the stickers, and then peel it off SLOWLY with your fingers. If any adhesive residue is left behind, then hit it with some WD-40, Goo Gone, or similar emulsifier. My stickers came off easily. 👍 --QM

@daverattle5636

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuasiMotard Thanks, Ill try that.

@daverattle5636

3 жыл бұрын

I used your advice and got the stickers off using a credit card as you said. The WD40 got the adhesive off, no problem. Thanks for the tip!!!

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

@@daverattle5636 Glad I could help! The tank looks so much better without the preschool warning labels everywhere. Yes, Honda, we get it... motorcycles are dangerous, blah, blah, blah... 🤣👍 --QM

@daverattle5636

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuasiMotard I think their lawyers insist they are on the tanks to avoid lawsuits from idiots. In the FortNine break-in video there is an explanation why the manual says not to rev the engine to the red line. Same reason. "Your honor, the manual told be to go flat out"!!!

IMO your narration style of stream of consciousness musings and ramblings make your videos more interesting. Then again I live on a street with plenty of Harley riders desperately supplementing their testosterone levels with decibels.

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for the feedback, Dave! That seems to be the consensus in the comments so far. Vlog's are rolling braindumps, IMHO. I always start out with the same premise before I hit the record button: I treat it like I'm chatting with my riding buddies in real-time on the phone... just sharing thoughts and chillin' with friends. So, we'll just keep rolling with our buddies and let the haters change the channel! 🤣👍 --QM

Good

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! 👍 --QM

Keep talking. Observations and musings are part of vlog.

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Eric! I try to classify the videos with descriptive titles like "VLOG" or "ROADTRIP" to signify the mood and content of the videos. I agree that a "vlog" should be a stream of consciousness captured on camera... a rolling (rambling) video diary. 😉👍 --QM

The front start shaking over 120km/h?

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

No, the Rebel 1100 feels very stable up to about 155 km/h (95 MPH) cruising at a steady speed. However, the front wheel does get a little bit light and feels "floaty" under full throttle acceleration above 120 km/h (75 MPH). That's not uncommon for high-powered cruisers and sport bikes to float the front wheel under hard acceleration because there isn't enough weight to keep it planted. I will probably add a steering stabilizer to counteract that. I have steering stabilizers on all of my sport bikes for exactly that reason. Cheers! 👍 --QM

What is the model of round gps ?

@QuasiMotard

4 ай бұрын

That's the Beeline Moto GPS: beeline.co/pages/beeline-moto . The one on my bike in this video is the original version, but Beeline has just released their upgraded Moto II version. The original unit wasn't great for navigating because the directional arrow didn't provide sufficient warning before upcoming turns. The new model has a larger display that shows more information at a glance, including upcoming turns and a moving map... much more practical. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

Just wondering, did you get rid of the new CT 125?

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Howdy, Skip! No, I still have the CT125, and I recently took it on its maiden roadtrip & moto-camping adventure. I'll be editing and posting that series soon. Cheers! 👍 --QM

@skipcallaham1517

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuasiMotard I was on the waiting list to get the CT125 for over 3 months or so but I got tired of waiting. I have the C125 Super Cub , that's how I found your feed. I got tired of the wait so I bought the CRF 250 Rally instead. Maybe one day I'll get the CT125, it still looks like a lot of fun.

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

@@skipcallaham1517 Howdy, Skip! I still have a deposit waiting on a second CT125 that I was planning to transfer to a friend. I've heard that the next deliveries are slated for sometime in July. We will be out touring our Super Cubs 9200+ miles around the country at the beginning of July, so that second CT125 will just have to wait on us instead. I'm looking hard at the new CRF300L as a replacement for my XT250. I need to get rid of a few bikes before I add any new ones, though! 😉👍 --QM

is it true there is a speed limiter (100mph only)?

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, there is a 100 MPH limit. It could easily go faster than that (probably in the 130-135 MPH range, depending on gearing). The computer reduces the engine power very sharply around 102-103 MPH and then it settles back to 99-100. I'm sure that a flash tune will be able to eliminate that limiter. Realistically, I don't need to ride over 100 MPH, and all of the engine power is there right up to that limit. So, it's not really that much of an issue for me. Cheers! 👍 --QM

Do you had link buy on your compass ??

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that is the Beeline Moto GPS: ridebeeline.refr.cc/aaronb . Beeline connects to your smart phone for GPS and mapping information, and it acts as a remote display for the Beeline Moto app. Cheers! 👍 --QM

@bemichal3355

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuasiMotard i got it , tks you so much :3

What gps system is that? Thanks

@QuasiMotard

2 жыл бұрын

That is the Beeline Moto GPS ( ridebeeline.refr.cc/aaronb ). You can watch my first video with that here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/laR1zbqsd7XHlbw.html , and the video description has details about the unit itself. Cheers! 👍 --QM

@GunCollector007

2 жыл бұрын

@@QuasiMotard thank you, I’m enjoying your channel.

Leaning heavy towards this bike really starting to like it

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

It's a really fun bike... lots of power and very good road manners. The rear suspension is a little rough, but I have increased my spring preload to prevent the bottoming-out over Houston's rough roads. The factory setting of #3 was way too soft, so I have increased to #8 (out of 19) and that seems to work better for my riding weight (170 pounds). I'm still waiting for my Honda accessories to arrive so I can take out touring & moto-camping. 👍 --QM

@quinnlogan6911

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuasiMotard where did you purchase it from

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

@@quinnlogan6911 I picked up my Rebel from Eastside Honda in Baytown, TX. You can watch those videos here if you're interested: Unboxing kzread.info/dash/bejne/mZOHz81raLfbY6Q.html , and the first ride home kzread.info/dash/bejne/iWeet7aRYbjIn7A.html . Cheers! 👍 --QM

@quinnlogan6911

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuasiMotard I will sir

A raw audio where you shut your food hole would be great. Jk man love you

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Ok, just for that comment, I'll replace your helmet commentary with snips of my Ryker's Two Brother's exhaust last July! Your pie hole will sound like an A10 farting out rounds! 🤣👍 --QM

And what is average mpg

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

So far, it seems that the Rebel 1100 averages about 44 US MPG (18.71 km/L) under moderate riding. I've seen a high of nearly 48 MPG when riding very conservatively, and a low of 38 MPG when riding it harder (over 85 MPH on the highway). I track my fuel stats on Fuelly.com, so you can follow along there if you're interested: fuelly.com/driver/QuasiMotard . Cheers! 👍 --QM

I prefer hearing your commentary than just motorcycle noise. I heard the windshield will be about $700.

@Gortok1

3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was $400.

@johnd9031

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gortok1 there’s a bracket needed also

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! It's odd that Honda is selling the windscreen and fairing mounting kits separately instead of being bundled together. You can't install either one without the brackets, so the prices are a bit misleading. The passenger backrest is the same situation: the backrest and pad (only available in black) are separate items... who wants to lean back on a hard, bare-metal bar?! 🤣 I'm waiting for a few aftermarket windscreen options to become available before I commit to anything. The Honda windscreens are usually decent, but aftermarket alternatives from Givi and MadStad always perform better (e.g. adjustable, better coverage, less buffeting, etc). 👍 --QM

Put one of those Remus Slip on exhausts on..

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I have already switched over to a Coffman's Shorty, and it sounds fantastic compared to the OEM exhaust. I'm waiting for Akrapovič or Remus to make a straight-back (or outward-swept) exhaust that will clear the right saddlebag. Cheers! 👍 --QM

@joshuasuriner7605

3 жыл бұрын

I'm excited 😁 to hear the bad larry after!

3.7" of suspension in the rear, of course it's going to be a rough ride in the city on poorly maintained streets with pot holes.

@QuasiMotard

Жыл бұрын

That's the case with any city street anywhere these days, right?! 🤣 The early problems that I experienced with my Rebel 1100's rear suspension were resolved by increasing the spring preload ( kzread.info/dash/bejne/X2enuNaCZpzPqqg.html ). The factory setting was way too soft for my 170-lb riding weight, so it was bottoming-out over everything and slamming into the bump stops. The factory shocks don't have sufficient compression damping, so we have to fight that with spring preload. Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

Great video! Hate that guy was tailgating. Not cool.

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for the feedback, Kelvin! I really wish that the aggressive cagers here in Houston would chill out a little bit. It's really getting out of control over the past year or so. It seems that the virus lockdown and reduced road traffic has emboldened a lot of these folks with their speeding and tailgating, and they aren't readjusting well now that traffic has resumed to near-normal levels... SMH. 😒 --QM

@kibkaos

3 жыл бұрын

@@QuasiMotard Ride safe!

Go get the servers fixed 🤣

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Yep... gotta work to pay for my toys! 👍 --QM

To sum up its unimpressive bike both looks and performance wise.Its funny Honda thought about weak rear suspension and passenger seat as add on whereas it cant even hold 175lb rider solo.Its a weird bike.Yes its cheap relatively but same price range I rather get Moto Guzzi V7 or Kawasaki W800 both outstanding bikes.

@QuasiMotard

3 жыл бұрын

Different strokes for different folks. That's the beauty of motorcycling... there are plenty of choices out there so everyone can suit their own needs. --QM

@__7878

3 жыл бұрын

At the end of the day, this bike is a BOBBER. Big Red tried to make this bike "all things to everyone", but there's no such thing. This model brings us one big step closer to widespread acceptance of DCT technology.