BEST upgrades for a Honda Rebel CMX500? My motorcycle setup.

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This is my very first KZfaq video where I briefly go over all my 2022 Rebel 500 ABS upgrades and mention some things to come. Please like and subscribe for future content!
Below are the links to the referenced parts. All my Amazon links are affiliated...
Windshield: amzn.to/47YadnQ
Crash Guard: www.t-rex-racing.com/Honda-Re...
Cup Holders: amzn.to/44J438h
Radiator Cap: amzn.to/45GiScU
Reflectors: amzn.to/485Qen6
Floorboards: www.t-rex-racing.com/2017-202...
Exhaust Slider: www.t-rex-racing.com/T-Rex-Ra...
Exhaust: www.vanceandhines.com/product...
Earplugs: amzn.to/3Z4rTKi
Luggage Rack: amzn.to/3ErQ0cv
Top Case Plate: amzn.to/485zFYq
Top Case: amzn.to/3R4Xk5q
Seat: amzn.to/3P93oXS
Plate Frame: amzn.to/3PseXe8
Screw Caps: amzn.to/44GaiJV
Plate Hardware: amzn.to/3Z7xmA3
Heel Toe Shifter: www.t-rex-racing.com/2018-202...
Keychain: amzn.to/3R6bkfj
Quad Lock Mount: amzn.to/44FCPiM
Quad Lock Vibration Dampener: amzn.to/45HP3ce
Quad Lock Wireless Charger and other accessories: quadlock.refr.cc/chrisfreeken
Quad Lock Universal Phone Adapter: amzn.to/3L78B1q
For Rebel 300 owners only...
Heel Toe Shifter: amzn.to/3P848wj
Thank you for your support!
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0:17 Windshield
0:45 Engine Guard Crash Cage
1:55 Cup Holders
2:28 Radiator Cap
2:49 Reflectors
3:01 Floorboards
3:30 Exhaust Slider
3:57 Upsweep Slip-On Exhaust
4:37 T-Rex Racing Luggage Rack
4:56 E251 Monokey Plate
6:38 Tripper Solo Seat
7:26 Silicone Plate Frame
7:34 Fastener Caps
7:39 Plate Hardware
7:58 Heel Toe Shifter
8:43 American Flag Keychain
8:58 Handlebar Mount PRO

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@FreekenRides 9 ай бұрын

This video offically hit over 1k views today! I appreciate the support and I promise to release more content in the future. Please help me in reaching my goal of at least 1k subscribers. 🙏

@stephen2wheels 9 ай бұрын

Nice Rebel! I have the 2020 ABS 500, and I love it. It's cool to see what mods you've made!

@FreekenRides 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I should have a video on top cases coming out shortly and I was going to do one on the new windshield as well. I also want to make some more generalized videos in the future to appeal to a larger audience.

@JoeL-fs4sm 7 ай бұрын

I have the same bike two weeks ago and love it so much. Thanks for sharing.

@FreekenRides 5 ай бұрын

Sorry for my delay in replying...how has she been treating ya?

@veronicawilliams6670 9 ай бұрын

Great video! Enjoyed the tour 😊

@FreekenRides 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'll hopefully have some new content out soon. 🤞

@1968davis 4 ай бұрын

Great video. I have several of your mods on my 2024 500. Surprisingly other than the mustang seat, Vans waffle grips are my other favorite mode. Thanks for sharing!

@FreekenRides 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I have a lot of backlogged content to get out as well and definitely looking forward to making more stuff in the future. I do like the idea of the Vans grips but never pulled the trigger on them; I have a few reasons for that but they are definitely quite popular! It's difficult to choose a favorite but if I had to, my top case. It's not the most visually appealing thing but I love having all the lockable storage. You can see it in my other video. Thanks again for the support!

@1968davis 4 ай бұрын

@@FreekenRides I have the t-rex racing floor boards as well. I have searched and searched, but cant' find the one thing I think most Rebel riders could use... a lowering adapter piece allowing me to drop the factory Footpegs about 2 inches. Have you seen seen such a thing? I'm 5'11 with only a 32 inseam, but the 2" drop would help so much.

@heyoldtime8969 9 ай бұрын

I like it. I have a 2023 Rebel 500 ABS. I put the same crash bars on mine. I did saddlebag brackets and have have bags on both sides. I installed the sissy bar with the back carrier. I had the dealer install the power port. I installed a Coffmans exhaust which is made in the USA. I love my rebel it's perfect for me.

@FreekenRides 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Did you go with the Shorty or Thunder? I almost pulled the trigger on the Thunder and then I got my Vance & Hines for a great deal BUT, I think I would go Thunder if I did it over again.

@heyoldtime8969 9 ай бұрын

I did the Thunder. I left the baffle installed. Sounds great.

@SLIGHT_ 10 ай бұрын

Great first video!

@FreekenRides 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support...You have some great content yourself!

@SLIGHT_ 10 ай бұрын

@@FreekenRides appreciate that man. Looking forward to see what you come up with.

@santiagocercavins 8 ай бұрын

I want to buy my first bike and is going to be this one !

@FreekenRides 8 ай бұрын

Nice! It's a great bike for the money. Let me know if you have any questions. I'll hopefully release some more content soon!

@lucianoloffredo2912 10 ай бұрын

change air filter with the new exhaust

@FreekenRides 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation and it's actually on my Amazon list to purchase...I guess I need to go ahead and pull the trigger on that!

@godwhomismike 9 ай бұрын

I really like your bike. After my motorcycle accident last year (hit a deer), I impulse purchased a 2006 Suzuki S40. I have regretted it since, as it is very temperamental when idling and running when it is humid and/or raining. How do you like the Rebel 500? I am thinking of selling the Suzuki and getting a Rebel 500. I am more interested in not being stranded out in the middle of nowhere since I do a lot of solo rides in a lot of remote places in Northeast PA and Northern NJ. Any thoughts about Pirelli MT60 tires? I used to take my old Rebel 250 down forest access roads and off the beaten path (dirt/gravel roads). The deer totaled that bike, and I miss that reliability that bike had (and running all day long at nearly 80 mpg). The S40 only does like 45 mpg and has no trip or fuel gauge, plus a tiny tank, and everything is at least 20-30 miles away in Northeast PA.

@FreekenRides 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!!! I'm sorry to hear about your accident, hopefully, you didn't suffer from any lasting impacts. My first bike (Yamaha R6) was totaled by a distracted driver who ran into me while I was stopped at a red light; it took me over a decade to get riding again. I like my Rebel 500 as it's really perfect for what I use it for at the moment which is getting around the local area. I would not take it on a long-distance trip but people do it. If I were to do my purchase over again though, I might have gone with the 1100 DCT which will likely be my future bike (DCT because I'm getting old). I do think the 500 is better for KZfaq content though as it seems like a more popular bike and I was able to pay it off rather quickly which is also a big plus. I'm not knowledgeable when it comes to tires and I wouldn't recommend anything I haven't tried. I know there is a lot of hate on the 500's stock Dunlops which is what I have and perhaps there are better options but I haven't had issues with mine. I have done research on the 1100's common speed wobble issues it seems like swapping the tires fixes that. I don't think you can go wrong with getting another Honda Rebel, I would just advise against the 300 but to each their own.

@sunhead-x 5 ай бұрын

You know ehat would be cool? To get a passenger seat module by givi, which you'd be just able to put on the back if you need it

@FreekenRides 4 ай бұрын

You talking about the part that straps on a passenger seat? My thing with the 500 for me is I think the bike is too small for a passenger so I didn't mind a fixed storage mount in place. I think for a shorter driver, the idea is great! Maybe if I got an 1100 which may happen in the future.

@candacea749 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video! How's the cup holder? I am considering getting a set and I wanted to find out how much vibration transfers to the drink you are carrying? Have you dared to try a coffee cup, or do you only use it for water bottles?

@FreekenRides 16 күн бұрын

Hello and thanks for the support! I mostly do to-go drinks when picking up take out food so they always have lids...but even if I ride with a straw in the drink, there are no issues. I've rode in the past with my steel coffee cup as well but it did tend to get pushed upwards. Just make sure you aren't putting anything too lightweight in there...otherwise, better to strap the top somehow. Still looking for the perfect top strap for my coffee rides. Hope that helps!

@candacea749 16 күн бұрын

@@FreekenRides that helps! Thank you!

@jeffc9713 4 ай бұрын

I’m 5’11 hoping to get this bike in the spring think I’d be too tall for it?

@FreekenRides 4 ай бұрын

I'm 5'10"...the 500 is fine but I would fit better on 1100 and probably should have initially gone that route.

@0NIN7 9 ай бұрын

add some fog lights to the engine guard maybe?

@FreekenRides 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation and I will definitely consider it. Upon doing a quick search, there appears to be a lot of options out there for it! 🤔

@def-vlog 6 ай бұрын

Fork gaiters/boots probably?

@FreekenRides 5 ай бұрын

I'd probably try it if they were an easy install but it's a little above my skill level, I think. Not a fan of the cut and glue I've seen people do as shortcuts either.