Simple Solution To The Rebel 1100’s WORST Problem!

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3 жыл бұрын

Adjusting your Rebel 1100's suspension is a game changer and SUPER easy to do- today I'm showing you how!
The suspension on the stock Rebel 1100 is one of the biggest complaints you hear from owners of the bike, and it was one of my biggest complaints too, but within just a few minutes you can fix your Rebel's suspension and get it dialed in better than ever!
Before making any adjustments to your Rebel's preload, make sure to check out this link to learn all you can about preload and how it affects your ride- lifeatlean.com/teach-me-suspe...
Also, be sure to check out ‪@QuasiMotard‬ to get a more in-depth analysis of the Rebel 1100's suspension and how to accurately determine which preload settings are best for you! / quasimotard
What settings have you found to be the best for your Rebel 1100's front and rear suspension?
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@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the shout-out, and congrats on your phenomenal channel growth! Now it's time to road trip your Rebel! Cheers! 😉👍 --QM

@LifeOfBurch 3 жыл бұрын

A road trip would be awesome! Of course I’d have to swing through your area if/when it happens. It’s the KZfaq collab the world needs 😂

@QuasiMotard 3 жыл бұрын

@@LifeOfBurch We will be rolling through your part of the world on July 7-9th range. We are headed up to Bar Harbor, ME on our little Super Cub C125's to ride in the Scooter Cannonball Run. The closest point on our tentative path looks like Gainsboro, VA (~120 miles away). We could probably adjust our route further south around Waynesboro to come up the Atlantic side through Alexandria. ( Tentative route is here: goo.gl/maps/ACyUqz9tjZkJcUxk9 ) Just brainstormin'... 😉👍

@kalebporter9943 3 жыл бұрын

you and @quasi are the reason I've been able to rock the 1100 as my first bike. Thanks for your dedication and passion! Absolutely love the vids!

@cem19771 2 жыл бұрын

I think this will be my first bike as well! it's pretty amazing.

@fardadkhaleghi7323 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely same for me. Mainly mike and some of quasi as well. Just picked up my 1100 as first bike from WV back to VA Two days ago and rode 2 hrs back, and then in rain and night all within the first 6 hrs and at 170 miles in less than two days. Such a blast

@tangysquid 3 жыл бұрын

A commenter on Quasimotard’s suspension video said that the service manual says 18 clicks from top to bottom, not 20. Be careful not to over adjust. I set my back to 10 clicks and used Quasi’s zip tie trick to see if I was bottoming out. Before adjustment definitely was bottoming out. Would compress about 1/2 just sitting on the bike (I weigh just under 200lbs). Putting the rear suspension at 10 and no more bottoming out. Now I get about 1/4 compression sitting on the bike instead of 1/2 (1/2 of the total movement of the shock travel). I also adjusted the front shocks and I believe I put 4 additional full turns on those.

@syazwan_ruslaine 2 ай бұрын

Nice video! I am planning to get the Rebel 1100 end of this year. I am glad I found this channel. Really great and helpful stuff.

@ziggy7457 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial. Worked like a charm 💪🏼

@josephhenson828 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video I can't wait to adjust mine when I get off work. It's so bad on a rough road right now.

@molallamerica896 3 жыл бұрын

Precisely zero 1100 Rebels in Oregon dealers. Definitely want a manual one. Your channel is a big help.

@ziggy7457 3 жыл бұрын

Holy moly. Just the video I needed right when I needed it

@leeroymcevoy5362 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Simple Tutorial for a Newbie on this ride. I weigh around 150 lbs so if the setting was Factory 3 position chances are from what I have felt taking it up to 5 and the 1/2 turn up front may well be just what is needed. At least worth finding out anyway.. . Excellent Video. . Quasi did a great one and am sure will be checking back with him for further info, but right now plan to keep it simple and you did this well.

@unnf9971 3 жыл бұрын

The beauty of this beast never cease to amaze me

@josephingrassia1537 2 жыл бұрын

Hey brother thank you for the update on the suspension and all of the other good tips I've been watching your Channel very informative thank you for your work

@LifeOfBurch 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome man! Glad I could help! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@legacy7633 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sending me here to this video, i build these for a living in quebec, we got too many potholes so adjusting it here isn't enough , i got to wave in between and actually meed tp get myself a longer one so it dpesnt bottom always. Great video explaining how to do it, simple and quick, keep on the gpod work, maybe someday i'll get my passport for one of the meets you wanna do. Ride on ;-)

@fritz7011 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful! Subscribed

@soopahfly6692 Жыл бұрын

Very useful. Thanks!

@sidy94 3 жыл бұрын

Cant wait for my rebel 1100 to arrive in norway! Great content! 😁

@LifeOfBurch 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I promise it’s worth the wait! You’re gonna love it! 🙌🏻

@MikeTerry1969 Жыл бұрын

Working on a bike while standing two feet from falling in the water seems like an accident waiting to happen. LOL Love your videos, really some great info.

@autusfl155 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I went up to 8 in the rear. At +200 lbs., feels greater now. Stiffer is way to go!

@LifeOfBurch 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I just wish I had got around to doing this sooner! Sooo much better!

@wildwynd01 20 күн бұрын

So a rider of about 240 should be set at 8-9?

@MalarkyKing 3 жыл бұрын

Dude love your videos and thanks for all the tips I just bought me an 1100 and it's partly because it's just an amazing Bike but also your videos sold me on it as I did my research... plus who can resist Tacos?? Can't wait to do my own taco run on my New Rebel! Thanks Burch!

@LifeOfBurch 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome dude!! Enjoy your Rebel (and tacos) 😂🤘🏻

@jamesthompson7969 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for some aid. I bought a Rebel 1100 std LM, now have added a thin spit fire wind-shield and a 4 bros. ex...seat & sissy w/ hand warmers! Also, I'm adding more a Arlen Ness mirror already!

@LifeOfBurch 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!! You’re well on your way with some quality mods! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

@Dlgeis 2 жыл бұрын

You could easily go from 0-20 preload without damaging the bike. If it was experiencing sag and tightening the preload made the suspension move you might want to alternates couple of clicks on either side until it is fully extended but you don’t have to. The main reason for adjusting slowly then testing is that any changes can be evaluated for better or worse before continuing. I recommend only one change front or back at a time. When setting up a new bike make one change then ride and evaluate this gives you a result of one particular cause and effect.

@misterblack6803 3 жыл бұрын

excellent and useful content again matey, thank you ... and for the links too! Do you keep a decent tool kit under the seat or not bother? I didn't have any motor tools at all so have just shelled out for a load of Wera and Bahco stuff that will fit under the seat.

@LifeOfBurch 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Personally I only keep the stock tool kit under there, nothing fancier.

@garyrivera895 3 жыл бұрын

After about 3 minutes of making these adjustments, either me or the bike or both would be in the water... Thanks for the video.

@LifeOfBurch 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta be careful while getting the scenic shot! Haha

@chazlyle41 3 жыл бұрын

Just rode a Rebel 1100 for the first time today. You should test ride a Chief, my man!

@valienterf 2 ай бұрын

Thank you i dial my in using your tips amd man no more rear battoming and is smothe as well as the front by doing little moves and on the fkdup road. 😊

@huyphan7513 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Burch, any recommendations for engine guards/ frame sliders for protection for this thing? Haven't found anything yet

@alittlegeckogamer4608 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Burch, ive decided on getting that rebel 500 and have already put a deposit on the base model. Does the shock covers actually protect anything? I couldn’t find much on that as I might want to get that option later when I have enough money saved. 😁 cheers mate

@wapiti128 5 ай бұрын

How bad is the vibration in the bars? I would like to get one but my hands fall asleep with vibration fairly easily. Good video btw.

@VehicleVignettes Жыл бұрын

Wow ! You sound like Chris fix, 👍🏻 👌

@marthaburcham3509 3 жыл бұрын

Love the view!

@Arrowlet1 9 ай бұрын

If the suspension is stiff from the factory, why would you stiffen it more? Just generally curious, does it help? I got the speed wobbles this morning from literally going the speed limit so would i loosen the front or stiffen?

@kevinhall7076 2 жыл бұрын

Corbin is going to make a solo seat for the Rebel 1100!

@cripticdestiny 3 жыл бұрын

How about a lifted rebel 1100? Get longer rear sus and dual brake capable forks?

@RandySpeer 3 жыл бұрын

Still thinking the new seat is firm and less comfortable than the stock seat? Or did it end up growing on you?

@kendall280z 2 жыл бұрын

So if I'm 6'1" and 200 pounds I should make my suspension stiffer?

@jasonberger1099 Жыл бұрын

Can you advise where the tool kit is located

@paul.aragon 2 жыл бұрын

Do you feel the suspension settings from the factory were why you had a problem on one of your first rides and you said some small bumps pushed you (what seemed) significantly off the seat at highway speed?

@LifeOfBurch 2 жыл бұрын

100%! At that point the preload wasn’t high enough for my weight, so it was bottoming out way too easily. Much better now!

@luolin2 3 жыл бұрын

Does the rear adjustment lower the seat height? Thanks for the video.

@consterned 2 жыл бұрын

It makes it lower or higher when you're sitting on it, but just the same before you sit on it

@christianrogers7912 2 жыл бұрын

I just put my rear suspension to a 5 and now the left side is making a weird whining noise. Dose anyone have any idea why that is

@carlosnoriega113 2 жыл бұрын

im 240lb what do you recommend bro

@VtuberLife 3 жыл бұрын

nice the front can be set also i did not know that

@LifeOfBurch 3 жыл бұрын

Yup! And easy as can be!

@scotianraider7412 Жыл бұрын

what seat is that

@matthansen5337 Жыл бұрын

Will the front adjustment screw setting vibrate either way during riding?

@LifeOfBurch Жыл бұрын

Nope, they stay in place! They’re pretty snug to turn and designed to stay at whatever spec you set em to 🤘🏻

@Gortok1 3 жыл бұрын

'bout time for another live ride...

@LifeOfBurch 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Definitely plan to do one in the next couple weeks!

@spastikps4916 3 ай бұрын

You have it backwards ((I am nitpicking you to death, lol). It's counterclockwise. It's always the direction facing the threads.

@user-on8wh4xr6r 2 ай бұрын

I saw another video where a guy actually turned it 20 times The factory sets it at 3, which is HORRIBLE

@wickedtwix 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, you do not make the suspension firmer by adjusting the preload. Damping and rebound would do that but the rebel does not have fully adjustable suspension. The preload only adjusts the suspension sag when you are sitting on the bike. You should always have positive and negative suspension travel when sitting on the bike. Measure the amont of sag with a measuring tape or as said with a zip tie. Having the preload to tight will lead to no negative suspension travel, this will feel stiff, but actually it is not stiffer, just dangerous if you go over humps at speed and your wheel looses contact to the ground. Preload can be measured and adjusted once and then be left alone if the load of the bike does not change. But just to make sure, the thing you should measure is the sag (pos ans neg suspension travel) and not the percieved feeling of stiffness because actually you cannot adjust the stiffness on this bike.

@stever4184 3 жыл бұрын

Your proximity to the water made me nervous..

@LifeOfBurch 3 жыл бұрын

I risk it all for the perfect shot! 😂

@seeking70 3 жыл бұрын

Butt-dyno. Excellent!

@Nerdbuilt 3 жыл бұрын

i need this nearly got bucked off today lol

@LifeOfBurch 3 жыл бұрын

Dude same! After the second or third time almost getting launched off the bike I was like yeeaaa maybe I should stop putting off the suspension adjustment 😂

@Nerdbuilt 3 жыл бұрын

@@LifeOfBurch 100% setting mine right now lol

@garywozniak7742 6 ай бұрын

I hate it when that happens.

@shizzymcfrizzy4016 3 жыл бұрын

im 6'2" at 275. is this bike to small for me?

@rubensahak9178 3 жыл бұрын

yes too small

@shizzymcfrizzy4016 3 жыл бұрын

@@rubensahak9178 just curious what about it makes it small?

@wickedtwix 3 жыл бұрын

I am 5'9" and ride a sportster with forward pegs. Tried out the rebel last week. The problem is the vertical an horizontal distance of the pegs from the seat. You will habe to try it but o assume that your knees will be higher then your hips. The pegs are not far back as to allow your legs to fold under you as on a speed twin or similar bikes. And they are so far back that you will be left with a small knee angle wothnyour legs not under but in front of you. But wait for the after sales market market to bring yout some forward pegs (as they did for the 500) and try that out as well.

@shizzymcfrizzy4016 3 жыл бұрын

@@wickedtwix ok will do thanks

@wickedtwix 3 жыл бұрын

@@shizzymcfrizzy4016 the position is similar to a sportster iron or 883 but the controls feel further back and higer up... But I had no back to back comparison. If you feel cramped on such a sportster, the rebel will most probably be worse.

@AugustoJNNeto 3 жыл бұрын

Notification bell gang, assemble

@LifeOfBurch 3 жыл бұрын

Let’s gooo!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

@anothercarlos 3 жыл бұрын

Let the ads play gang

@LifeOfBurch 3 жыл бұрын

@@anothercarlos my dawwggg! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

@BenjaminSturm 3 жыл бұрын

"butt dyno" lol

@LifeOfBurch 3 жыл бұрын

The best indicator! 😂

@hvymax 3 жыл бұрын

Needs 18" shocks

@LifeOfBurch 3 жыл бұрын

18”?! 😳 I don’t know about all that! Burly Brand has said they’ll likely make stiletto shocks for this bike, but those are 12-13”.

@hvymax 3 жыл бұрын

I've got a 36" inseam. I think it would make a good scrambler.

@fatsotheghost 3 жыл бұрын

Hello

@LifeOfBurch 3 жыл бұрын

Hey!

@jimmyonthedrug 3 жыл бұрын

here

@LifeOfBurch 3 жыл бұрын

Let’s gooo!

@laryangel4082 Жыл бұрын

@sgtace 3 жыл бұрын

finally some tasty rebel content * gordon ramsay jpg *

@terenceokeeffesmotorcyclestuff 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, you are completely wrong, preload is not to make your suspension harder or softer. You might increase preload to stop you bottoming out but changing preload does not make your suspension stiffer or softer, you are just changing where your shock is sitting in its stroke.

@LifeOfBurch 3 жыл бұрын

I literally said that in the video Terry.

@shoomapadoo1141 Жыл бұрын

But dyna . . Lol

@andrewsoutham3946 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! As a rider of more than 50 years I enjoy your videos. Very informative but I think you need to not over do it so much with the hand gestures as it gets to the point where it starts to make you look stupid. Just my opinion but it becomes a laughing point. Apart from that you have some good content and informative videos. Hope you keep going. Cheers.

@dwbiggly6907 3 жыл бұрын

Worst problem is not an appropriate title. Shock adjustment...call it like it is.

@N.A._McBee Жыл бұрын

All you change by adjusting the preload is the ride height. It has nothing to do with the stiffness of the spring. You could have done your own investigations into the matter BEFORE you perpetuate the nonsense which surrounds us on KZfaq.

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