I put my bike in neutral when maneuver backing into parking spcae. I found if I turn the bar all the way to the left I'll accidentally give some throttle. That will wake you up !!
@polartsang10 күн бұрын
Does it still have the issue of scratching rear guard behind stock seat and rear fender?
@mikeeastridge355617 күн бұрын
We’re should zip tie be positioned when you are done 1/2 way are code bottom
@barrydennis10628 күн бұрын
I find the throttle twitchy, even in rain mode when leaving a stopped position, any suggestions?
@MarcGarcia-y4mАй бұрын
@MarcGarcia-y4m 12 seconds ago I think I did this right. Chain measured within spec. But right afterwards my ABS light came on, stayed on and then started blinking/flashing :( Anyone have any troubleshooting advice? The whole point of trying to DIY it was not to pay a shop to adjust the chain and now I might still have to go into one.
@papastevesgarageАй бұрын
I don't have any good suggestions for you. Adjusting the chain is not related to the automatic braking system. I've never had an issue with ABS
@civic2323Ай бұрын
Man I wished this was a 2 piece saddle now that I know it’s one entire piece I’m going to cancel my appointment I have a them to take in my bike and get a custom fit.
@papastevesgarageАй бұрын
Explain why you want a two-piece seat?
@civic2323Ай бұрын
@@papastevesgarage on my 1100T I can access the storage area under the seat w the key and I have my insurance and god tracker in. Looking at the pic off their website i thought it was 2 pieces
@annehause7118Ай бұрын
Thanks for the great video!!! I love your sense of humor too!!! I'm strongly considering getting this for mine. I have watched multiple videos of people using jacks to lift their bikes. 😮😮😮 Are they CrAzY?!?! My first thought was it's gonna tip over!!!! I just dont know if I'd be strong enough to get it up and down off the stand.
@papastevesgarageАй бұрын
Getting the 1100 onto the center stand is tricky for me. I weigh about 200 pounds. I straddle the bike, put my weight on the center stand's down arm with my left foot, then throw my weight toward the back of the bike while pulling the handlebars toward me. This awkward mounting maneuver may explain why Honda only puts a side stand on the 1100. I can usually get the bike onto the center stand by the third try. Despite the challenge of raising the bike onto the center stand, I'm happy with my decision to install it. I don't need to get out the front stand/wheel chock and floor jack anymore when I'm ready to do chain maintenance. A paddock stand that fits the 1100s swing arm would be an alternative. Maybe somebody makes one now that doesn't break the bank.
Question on your bike do you feels the click when the transmission change speed ….
@papastevesgarageАй бұрын
I sometimes get a click in the low gears, but never in the higher gears. The transmission rev matching is very good. The occasional click doesn't annoy me.
@angetassou166Ай бұрын
DCT presque tous à la vente en occasion en France, tout le monde préfère boite mécanique = 10kg de moins, 1000€ moins, moins d'entretien, démarre si panne de batterie sur la vitesse, plaisir de conduite, on trouve moins cher d'occasion même année dct que méca chez nous , c'est dire ! pour le pot changer le silencieux pour meilleur son et moins de gène, mettre aussi selle mustang pour confort ! Bonne journée!!!!
@ianburns62182 ай бұрын
I did not know there was a toolkit under the seat! 'scrwing the adjuster off thed of the shock absorber, doen't sound like a good thin' Got it Papa Steve!
@papastevesgarageАй бұрын
Thanks for you comment.
@angetassou1662 ай бұрын
Bonjour, je me suis abonné très bonne explication, la béquille ne frotte pas en virages? J'ai environ votre age et je compte reprendre la moto avec le même modèle ( en changeant la selle d'origine aussi ) je vois que vous avez une Corbin c'est bien plus confortable . Pouvez-vous me dire si cette moto vaut vraiment le coup de l'acheter svp. Merci de votre retour .
@papastevesgarage2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the compliment. I haven't had any trouble with the center stand dragging on hard turns. However, I am not an aggressive rider, so I don't push the limits on turns the way some 20-something riders might. I am delighted with my 1100. The DCT is a different riding experience from a manual transmission bike, but I think the dual-clutch automatic works well for the kind of cruising that I prefer. I have come to believe that 90% of manual shifting is mostly busy work. Here is the major difference. The automatic transmission tends to keep shift points at around 2000-2500 RPMs. When I switch to manual mode, I tend to rev the engine toward the 4000 RPM range before shifting. So, be aware the DCT will change the way you ride. Overall, I think this is a very good motorcycle for the money. Here are some things I think Honda could have done better. I wish the riding position were more upright and the stock seat were more comfortable. A larger capacity gas tank seems reasonable for a cruiser. Acceleration is lively and handling is fairly nimble, but I'm disappointed the motorcycle is limited to 100 mph or slower, even though I have never pushed the bike above 90 mph and probably never will. I would prefer a belt drive or a drive shaft to reduce the amount of chain maintenance needed. Engine and transmission are strong and durable. The bike is well equipped from the factory with antilock hydraulic disk brakes front and rear. Traction control is an excellent safety feature. The bike is not designed to do wheelies, so electronically dampening front wheel lift is not really an issue for me. I like user-selectable riding modes, and i use the standard equipment cruise control frequently. And the 1100 looks more like a traditional motorcycle than a video-game crotch rocket. I took French in high school and 16 credits hours of French in college, but if I made mistakes below, please blame the glitchy translation on Google. Merci pour le compliment. Je n'ai eu aucun problème avec la béquille centrale qui traînait dans les virages serrés. Cependant, je ne suis pas un pilote agressif, donc je ne repousse pas les limites dans les virages comme le feraient certains pilotes d'une vingtaine d'années. Je suis ravi de mon 1100. Le DCT offre une expérience de conduite différente d'un vélo à transmission manuelle, mais je pense que la boîte automatique à double embrayage fonctionne bien pour le type de croisière que je préfère. J'en suis venu à croire que 90 % des changements de vitesses manuels sont principalement des travaux exigeants. Voici la différence majeure. La transmission automatique a tendance à maintenir les points de changement de vitesse à environ 2 000-2 500 tr/min. Lorsque je passe en mode manuel, j'ai tendance à faire tourner le moteur vers la plage de 4 000 tr/min avant de changer de vitesse. Sachez donc que le DCT va changer votre façon de rouler. Dans l'ensemble, je pense que c'est une très bonne moto pour le prix. Voici certaines choses que je pense que Honda aurait pu faire mieux. J'aurais aimé que la position de conduite soit plus droite et que le siège d'origine soit plus confortable. Un réservoir d’essence de plus grande capacité semble raisonnable pour un croiseur. L'accélération est vive et la maniabilité est assez agile, mais je suis déçu que la moto soit limitée à 100 mph ou moins, même si je n'ai jamais poussé la moto au-dessus de 90 mph et ne le ferai probablement jamais. Je préférerais un entraînement par courroie ou un arbre d'entraînement pour réduire la quantité d'entretien de la chaîne nécessaire. Le moteur et la transmission sont solides et durables. Le vélo est bien équipé en usine avec des freins à disque hydrauliques antiblocage à l'avant et à l'arrière. L’antipatinage est un excellent dispositif de sécurité. Le vélo n'est pas conçu pour faire des wheelies, donc l'amortissement électronique du levage de la roue avant n'est pas vraiment un problème pour moi. J'aime les modes de conduite sélectionnables par l'utilisateur et j'utilise fréquemment le régulateur de vitesse de série. Et la 1100 ressemble plus à une moto traditionnelle qu’à une fusée à entrejambe de jeu vidéo. J'ai suivi des cours de français au lycée et 16 crédits d'heures de français à l'université, mais si j'ai commis des erreurs ci-dessous, veuillez blâmer la traduction erronée sur Google.
@angetassou1662 ай бұрын
@@papastevesgarage merci beaucoup de m'avoir répondu, je vous souhaite une bonne continuation, à plus peut-être. Thierry de Carry-le-Rouet à coté de Marseille.
@ethanfiess29612 ай бұрын
Watch this a couple times a year Papa Steve. Life saver
@papastevesgarage2 ай бұрын
You've warmed my heart. Thank so much.
@674frisco2 ай бұрын
Great! Thank you Papa Steve!
@papastevesgarageАй бұрын
My pleasure!
@captainobvious53493 ай бұрын
Outstanding video, sir!!
@papastevesgarageАй бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@filipmoyersons26213 ай бұрын
Well done Sir.Explained in a calm and clear manner,as it should be.
@papastevesgarage3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment.
@Bobert3834 ай бұрын
Great review and thanks, you really helped my wife pull the trigger on that seat. If by “other reviewer” you mean Birch, he’s not very bright and complains a lot.
@papastevesgarage3 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@jamesbronson33474 ай бұрын
Hey Papa, Trex just came out with a new ADJUSTABLE center stand for the Rebel 1100 and 1100T. Wish I would have waited!
@papastevesgarage3 ай бұрын
I just looked at it. The original stand usually provides enough clearance to spin the rear wheel. Although, one time it didn't. I'm not sure what the variable was. The adjustable stand is very interesting.
@albertsanchez80074 ай бұрын
Very useful and concise video thank you. As it happens a 1/4 turn equates to a quarter inch of slack reduction on my 1100 DCT, which is exactly how much I needed to adjust, so it worked out perfectly.
@papastevesgarage3 ай бұрын
Glad it helped
@octavioquilichini8744 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Cobin Gunfigthter. I had one on my Honda Magna about 20 years ago and just ordered a new one for my Harley Switchback. Your video is reassuring that I made the right choice. I do have a Mustang on the sprrtster. I am also over 70. Thanks again and ride safe.
@papastevesgarage4 ай бұрын
You're so welcome.
@RollWithSoul3174 ай бұрын
I understand that you have gone back into teaching, but I am still watching these most invaluable videos Papa Steve! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍
@papastevesgarage4 ай бұрын
I appreciate that! I plan to launch several new videos this summer. Keep watching.
@RollWithSoul3174 ай бұрын
@@papastevesgarage 👏 Awesome!!! I can’t wait for your new content on the very bike that I own and love! I am certain that your dedicated subscribers like myself will be overjoyed to hear that you have new videos in the works for later this year. I just hit the tender old age of 65 a few weeks ago, and at my old age I truly appreciate your knowledge and expertise about the Honda Rebel CMX 1100 DCT. I purchased the 2022 model last August and it had only 1224 miles on the clock! It came with the Memphis Shades Batwing fairing that the dealership added at no extra charge. I’m now just waiting for the pollen to ease up so that I can begin enjoying the riding season. Thank you Papa Steve. 👍
@foxpopuli69824 ай бұрын
Thank you for your Rebel 1100 videos, Mr Koski. I always feel better about tinkering with my machine after one of your lessons. I had already added two "clicks" to the original preload on my Rebel 1100 shocks, but now I'm confident in going much further. And considering the fact that I'm nearly twice your weight, and I travel on semi-paved Georgia goat trails, I should almost certainly do so.
@papastevesgarage4 ай бұрын
Very welcome! Have you run the cable tie test to check your preload settings?
@johns99904 ай бұрын
I'm about to test ride a 1100 Rebel and although I've been riding bikes on and off for 30 years I still found your suggestions very informative. Especially the comment about accidentally downshifting and accidental throttle. Thanks for the video and the time you put in! I guarantee this video will help more than one person avoid mistakes, especially ones they didn't even realize existed!
@papastevesgarage4 ай бұрын
Have fun! The Rebel 1100 has some great safety features, despite the several issues I covered.
@timmit35794 ай бұрын
What is DCT??
@papastevesgarage4 ай бұрын
DCT is Hondas acronym for dual-clutch transmission. The 1100 DCT has a 6-speed automatic transmission with one clutch releasing and engaging gears 1, 3, and 5; and the other clutch engaging and releasing gears 2, 4, and 6. The transmission always has the next gear already engaged when a shift is required. To change gears, the DCT just needs to release one clutch while engaging the other. A dual-clutch transmission makes shifting gears nearly instantaneous. Smoothing out the shifts by electronically matching engine speed to drive gear speed, makes for quick, smooth gear shifts. That's one of the reasons most six and seven figure super cars have dual-clutch transmissions instead of manual gearboxes.
@greatbigeye25064 ай бұрын
Great video. I just bought a ‘21 that has this fairing and I’m trying to remove it to install 4” Rox risers. It’s very tight by the headlight, trying to remove it but I only have an inch or so to turn the hex wrench and can’t get it to seat.
@cruisinwithpapasteve49074 ай бұрын
It's been a while since I installed mine. I may have used a 1/4" drive ratcheting wrench with the hex wrench on it, if I understand which fasteners you mean.
@roguerebel20234 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! I am in the market for a Rebel 1100T DCT and your's is the first video I have come across that mentions those issues (and I have watched a lot of them). Great to know info!
@papastevesgarage4 ай бұрын
I am still in love with my 1100DCT.
@foxpopuli69825 ай бұрын
This channel is my favorite new subscription!
@papastevesgarage4 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@foxpopuli69824 ай бұрын
@@papastevesgarage Less than 24 hours after I saw this video I experienced getting my ankle caught under the exhaust. All I could say was "Steve was right" Now I'm mentally reminding myself to avoid that foot placement
@antoniofranqui52585 ай бұрын
perhaps the accidental throttle can be addressed by programing in some slack to allow say a 1/8 inch of movement without activating the throttle, or invoke such when the brake is applied.
@papastevesgarage4 ай бұрын
Thanks for your input. In the meantime, caution is prudent.
@ChiefGoose945 ай бұрын
Not sure if you're making videos anymore, but if you could get one going for installing highway pegs or something that will help a tall 6'2 rider rest my legs easier. That would be great! I dont like how bent my knees are while cruising..
@papastevesgarage5 ай бұрын
I have a video planned for crash guards. I will be video taping it in April. The guards I am installing will double as highway pegs. You might consider forward controls, also.
@jedibane5 ай бұрын
Love your videos
@jedibane5 ай бұрын
Great video. Very helpful. Thanks. I have some Trex parts on my rebel 500. Agree the instructions are not great. I’m very satisfied with their highway pegs and engine guards
@papastevesgarage5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@pharaoh200115 ай бұрын
Purchased the 9 inch windscreen from Gustafson plastics in St.Augustine, Florida.. Great service worked with Zack, then ride down there and they installed it in about 20mins!!
@craevhergames5 ай бұрын
I saw that part about the seat storage. In relation to that. What would happen if you remove the metal piece that would require it to attach to the fender? That way you can access the storage. Or would that result in the seat being wobbly?
@davidhannert22413 ай бұрын
@@papastevesgarage, what size was the screw did you use for the fender? Thanks in advance
@papastevesgarage3 ай бұрын
@@davidhannert2241 Hi David, I replied to you through my gmail account but I never know whether that works. Here is the link to the Amazon item I bought. The bolt is an 8mm dia by 10mm lenght Steve www.amazon.com/Knurled-Thumb-Screws-Adjustable-Stainless/dp/B0C8NMSFM5?pd_rd_w=RRKEt&content-id=amzn1.sym.b46c8fe2-d558-44b6-a291-82096c829da9&pf_rd_p=b46c8fe2-d558-44b6-a291-82096c829da9&pf_rd_r=P4JA25470QXM0J078TNC&pd_rd_wg=JJzfs&pd_rd_r=527ebe31-8fdf-43d4-9185-24a10b84bc21&pd_rd_i=B0C8NMSFM5&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_ec_pd_rhf_ee_s_rp_c_d_sccl_1_3_t&th=1
@ericy10055 ай бұрын
I wish these aftermarket companies that charge a lot for their products would at least include black bolts for a blacked out motor and frame. Brand new shiny off the shelf bolts with aftermarket hardware on a beautiful stock bike is such a bummer and all the companies do it. Nobody thinks about the bolts. Must be costly or something?? At least offer the bolts that are highly visible on the side of the bike in black.
@papastevesgarage5 ай бұрын
You're preaching to the choir. I paid big bucks for the Corbin gunslinger saddle, which really need to be shipped with a knurled, thumb nut to lock down the back of the seat. I had to buy one separately. For that the Corbin seat, chrome would be best because the metal strap securing the rear of the seat to the fender is chrome. But a black metal strap and black thumb nut should be an option.
@ericy10055 ай бұрын
@@papastevesgarage Yep! I almost went with Corbin. Very pricey and I liked the look of the Mustang. I ride about 2~3 hours per session, so the Mustang works for me. I bought front fork and rear paddock stands for lifting the bike. Have my first 600 mile oil change coming. Also will be handy for easier chain cleaning/lube. Thanks and enjoy your ride!
@Ghostdc719 күн бұрын
I just received mine last week. I think they listened. My center stand and bolt, washers are blacked out.
@Desstrik5 ай бұрын
Wrong hp & trq numbers mentioned.. but great vid nonetheless.
@papastevesgarage5 ай бұрын
I may have estimated torque and horsepower numbers from the published info. Are they close?
@hannesraitolehto51386 ай бұрын
👍👍👌👌🇫🇮🇫🇮
@papastevesgarage5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback.
@RV5106 ай бұрын
I had no idea, Steve was in the East Bay! Hope you're conquering the hills and I hope to run into you one day!
@papastevesgarage6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the good wishes.
@rickhicks24457 ай бұрын
Brilliant video Steve, it will be so helpful when my batwing arrives.
@papastevesgarage6 ай бұрын
Glad it helped
@rickhicks24457 ай бұрын
Thanks Steve, your video was most informative, I have only just purchased a 2023 CMX1100 and am looking to fit a batwing, my previous bike a Suzuki C90 had one and even though I am trying to drop to a lesser weight bike in my age (66) I think the batwing has advantages that will outweigh the cost and extra few Ibs.
@valienterf7 ай бұрын
Lobe these channel is very calming and it talks about my curent toy Rell 1100, just got it. Did my firt 600m oil change, is loosee now and spprt mode is kind of scary, but Normal is just so goid. Is cheaper than a shrink.
@papastevesgarage7 ай бұрын
Great motorcycle choice. Thanks for watching.
@MiroVaclav7 ай бұрын
Perfect job👍
@papastevesgarage7 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!
@gregmoore9697 ай бұрын
Just installed the batwing onto my rebel thank you so much for this brilliant video it made the install a breeze Thanks again from Perth Australia 😃😃
@papastevesgarage7 ай бұрын
Glad it helped. How do you like the batwing?
@gregmoore9697 ай бұрын
It’s awesome makes the bike look so good
@Motocampster7 ай бұрын
Can anyone tell me if the center stand lift the rear high enough to remove the rear tire? Thanks.
@papastevesgarage7 ай бұрын
Wow. I meant to answer this right away. Sorry it took so long. Right after I installed the center stand the rear wheel cleared the ground by enough that I could spin it easily. However, the last time I did chain maintenance, I got a bit too much friction between tire and ground to spin it easily. A 1/2 inch piece of wood under each center stand foot solved the problem. I suspect the cold weather, a difference in tire inflation or a combination of both made just enough difference to change clearance. It could have been where I parked the bike on my concrete driveway. I can't say for sure. Papa Steve
@Motocampster7 ай бұрын
@@papastevesgarage thanks for the reply. I went ahead and just purchased a pitbull rear lift stand made for the rebel to make sure I had enough height to remove the rear wheel for a tire change.
@Gortok18 ай бұрын
I'm riding with an AirHawk pad on the stock seat and while it's OK, sorta...I'm thinking yet another Mustang may be in my future. The two-up corbin looks nice, but the only corbin I ever had was just too damn hard and I just didn't have the butt to break it in I guess. Three Mustangs later, I'm looking for yet another. Love the bike. Love the video. Cheers.
@papastevesgarage7 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I'm accustomed to the Corbin and find it very comfortable, but I have the butt padding of a 200-pound man.
@carloscuadras62428 ай бұрын
When I tighten the locknuts my chain tension gets tighter. I measure to 20mm and when I tighten I'm at 15mm. I make sure not to let the Allen key move when I tighten the locknuts but I still loose 5mm.
@RollWithSoul3178 ай бұрын
I truly miss this very informative, concise and articulate gentleman’s videos!!! I have found his videos to be extremely helpful to me as a new Honda Rebel 1100 DCT owner. This video for instance, has given me outstanding advice about issues with the Rebel 1100 that hasn’t been addressed or mentioned in any of the many videos I’ve watched about this bike! If by chance you read my comment, please continue to grace your subscribers with your knowledge and expertise. Thank you so much. 👍
@papastevesgarage8 ай бұрын
Great to hear! I feel bad about not adding new videos for a while. Here's what happened I took on a part-time teaching job at Northeastern University's Oakland campus. The pursuit of supplementary income has cut into my free time and put my KZfaq video production on temporary pause. I realize it's not ideal, but I'll get back to uploading new videos next summer, after the teaching gig ends. I have several new projects percolating in the back of my mind.
@rondixon38758 ай бұрын
Thanks Steve for helping me install the Batwing, your video was easy to understand.