Papa Steve's Rebel 1100 Garage
Papa Steve's Rebel 1100 Garage
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Cruisin' at 74: a portrait of the biker as a 70-something codger
Reflections about riding motorcycles on my 74th birthday with insightful references to James Joyce and Abraham Maslow. Includes a mercifully short biography of Papa Steve.
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Installing T-Rex Racing Center Stand on a Honda Rebel 1100
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Papa Steve's alternative to the UA-cam instruction video provided by T-Rex Racing. Papa Steve's video adds information that is missing from the company video and provides step-by-step instructions about how to install the stand. Then he reviews the stand after installation. You can watch the T-Rex Racing provided video at ua-cam.com/video/oAtQEfekvwU/v-deo.html.
Papa Steve's Rebel 1100 Slide Show [Previously released on "Cruisin' with Papa Steve"]
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PLEASANT HILL, Calif. Papa Steve shows off his Rebel 1100 DCT in a short slide show featuring the guitar work of Tom Slim Tom. The photo montage is set against the idyllic vistas of Tilden Park and San Pablo Reservoir.
Cruisin' at Warp 5 final [Previously released on "Cruisin' with Papa Steve"]
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COASTAL MOUNTAINS, Calif. Buckle yourself in for an 8-minute, warp-speed cruise on the Rebel 1100 zipping through the redwood forest, speeding to the top of the coastal mountains and across their twisting ridge into the foggy sundown above San Francisco Bay. Don't run over the flock of turkeys at 5:39 minutes into the video.
Saddling up the Rebel 1100 with the Corbin Gunfighter
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How to install a Corbin Gunfighter saddle on your Honda Rebel 1100, followed by a review of the seat's strengths and shortcomings.
Four-up, Split-screen Road Test: Sport, Standard, Rain and User modes compared
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This video is a follow up to "Road Testing the Rebel 1100 DCT's Riding Modes." Originally, I planned to add it to the end of the "Road Testing ..." video. But, I decided it would make the video too long. So, I'm adding to the the "Everything You Need to Know about the Rebel 1100's DCT" playlist as a separate video. Commentary during the split screen comparison is limited. These are four of the ...
Road Testing the Riding Modes
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Papa Steve rides his Rebel 1100 DCT for 4.9 miles in Standard, Sport, Rain, Manual, and User modes to demonstrate the differences between modes. To keep the run for each mode as similar to the other modes as possible, he cruises the same direction , along the same two-lane, country blacktop near Martinez , Calif., in each mode. Each riding mode is tagged as a new chapter to make skipping to a p...
How Riding Modes Affect the DCT
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This video is another installment of the playlist, "Everything You Need to Know about the Rebel 1100's DCT." The video is a brief overview of the 1100's riding mode settings and their effects on how the dual-clutch transmission performs during rides. Here's the link to Lovecraftfan's Rebel 1100 Wheelie Practice: ua-cam.com/video/NmPlF-VMrPU/v-deo.html
Not Just Better for Supercars: Rebel 1100's DCT Evolved from a Performance Legacy
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This video is the first installment for the playlist, "Everything You Need to Know About the Rebel 1100's DCT." The video examines the rocky start followed by the supercar legacy of the dual-clutch transmission and its application to Honda motorcycles. Other videos for this playlist will follow.
1100 on my 1100 [previously released on "Cruisin' with Papa Steve"]
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PLEASANT HILL, Calif. Papa Steve relates his previous, meager riding experience with scooters, trail bikes and motorcycles. He shares the lessons he learned after buying his first, used bike at the age of 71, and he recounts the riding pleasures and monetary pitfalls with his pre-owned bike. The video concludes by discussing the pros and cons of riding the Honda Rebel 1100 DCT for its first 110...
Don't Make These Rebel 1100 Safety Mistakes
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Papa Steve warns riders about three safety issues with the Rebel 1100 and discusses how to ride safely. The three issues are the "ankle snagger," "accidental throttle," and " accidental downshift."
How the Rebel 1100 Fairing is Faring
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Papa Steve reviews Honda's Rebel 1100 screen cowl/batwing fairing. Its strength is its handling. However, the screen cowl is not easy to install nor is it as functional as it could be. View "Watch this Video before Installing the Rebel 1100 Batwing Fairing" on this channel to understand why it's so challenging to install.
Watch this Video before Installing the Rebel 1100 Batwing Fairing
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Critique of Honda's weak installation instructions along with a step-by-step do-it-yourselfers' guide to installing the Rebel 1100 factory screen cowl. Find the Metric/ASA Torque Conversion Table here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YomP_5jeld-6qs5f2078z1WqsHeqdWLsiFVpbj8hd9E/edit?usp=sharing You might want to watch Rebel 11’s “Rebel 1100 batwing / screen cowl installation and ride” at ua-cam....
Making Tire Pressure Maintenance Convenient
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Tips and recommendations about how to maintain tire pressure for your Rebel 1100 more easily.
The Charge of the Light Brigade
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Papa Steve reads Alfred, Lord Tennyson's, indictment of military stupidity and collective valor, the 19th century poem, "The Charge of the Light Brigade." First watch "Curse of the 600-mile chain maintenance."
Adjusting the Chain Freeplay
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Adjusting the Chain Freeplay
Taming your Rebel 1100 suspension
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Taming your Rebel 1100 suspension

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  • @barrydennis106
    @barrydennis106 День тому

    I find the throttle twitchy, even in rain mode when leaving a stopped position, any suggestions?

  • @MarcGarcia-y4m
    @MarcGarcia-y4m 10 днів тому

    @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.

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 10 днів тому

      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

  • @civic2323
    @civic2323 19 днів тому

    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.

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 16 днів тому

      Explain why you want a two-piece seat?

    • @civic2323
      @civic2323 16 днів тому

      @@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

  • @annehause7118
    @annehause7118 19 днів тому

    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.

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 16 днів тому

      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.

  • @noveris6538
    @noveris6538 20 днів тому

    LET'S FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOII💯🗣️🔥💯❌💀🤓🖖🤓✌️😆😂🤓😂😈😂🤓🖖🙄🖖😈🖖♾️✌️🤓😂❌🔥🦅🔛😭🔝🎀🔛😭💀🦅🗣️🦅🗣️🦅🗣️🦅🗣️🗣️

  • @alexcast7135
    @alexcast7135 28 днів тому

    Question on your bike do you feels the click when the transmission change speed ….

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 16 днів тому

      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.

  • @angetassou166
    @angetassou166 Місяць тому

    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!!!!

  • @ianburns6218
    @ianburns6218 Місяць тому

    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!

  • @angetassou166
    @angetassou166 Місяць тому

    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 .

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage Місяць тому

      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.

    • @angetassou166
      @angetassou166 Місяць тому

      @@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.

  • @ethanfiess2961
    @ethanfiess2961 Місяць тому

    Watch this a couple times a year Papa Steve. Life saver

  • @674frisco
    @674frisco Місяць тому

    Great! Thank you Papa Steve!

  • @captainobvious5349
    @captainobvious5349 2 місяці тому

    Outstanding video, sir!!

  • @filipmoyersons2621
    @filipmoyersons2621 2 місяці тому

    Well done Sir.Explained in a calm and clear manner,as it should be.

  • @Bobert383
    @Bobert383 3 місяці тому

    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.

  • @jamesbronson3347
    @jamesbronson3347 3 місяці тому

    Hey Papa, Trex just came out with a new ADJUSTABLE center stand for the Rebel 1100 and 1100T. Wish I would have waited!

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 2 місяці тому

      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.

  • @albertsanchez8007
    @albertsanchez8007 3 місяці тому

    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.

  • @octavioquilichini874
    @octavioquilichini874 3 місяці тому

    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.

  • @RollWithSoul317
    @RollWithSoul317 3 місяці тому

    I understand that you have gone back into teaching, but I am still watching these most invaluable videos Papa Steve! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 3 місяці тому

      I appreciate that! I plan to launch several new videos this summer. Keep watching.

    • @RollWithSoul317
      @RollWithSoul317 3 місяці тому

      @@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. 👍

  • @foxpopuli6982
    @foxpopuli6982 3 місяці тому

    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.

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 3 місяці тому

      Very welcome! Have you run the cable tie test to check your preload settings?

  • @johns9990
    @johns9990 3 місяці тому

    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!

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 3 місяці тому

      Have fun! The Rebel 1100 has some great safety features, despite the several issues I covered.

  • @timmit3579
    @timmit3579 3 місяці тому

    What is DCT??

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 3 місяці тому

      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.

  • @greatbigeye2506
    @greatbigeye2506 3 місяці тому

    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.

    • @cruisinwithpapasteve4907
      @cruisinwithpapasteve4907 3 місяці тому

      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.

  • @roguerebel2023
    @roguerebel2023 4 місяці тому

    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!

  • @foxpopuli6982
    @foxpopuli6982 4 місяці тому

    This channel is my favorite new subscription!

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 4 місяці тому

      Wow, thanks!

    • @foxpopuli6982
      @foxpopuli6982 4 місяці тому

      @@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

  • @antoniofranqui5258
    @antoniofranqui5258 4 місяці тому

    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.

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for your input. In the meantime, caution is prudent.

  • @ChiefGoose94
    @ChiefGoose94 4 місяці тому

    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..

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 4 місяці тому

      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.

  • @jedibane
    @jedibane 4 місяці тому

    Love your videos

  • @jedibane
    @jedibane 4 місяці тому

    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

  • @pharaoh20011
    @pharaoh20011 4 місяці тому

    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!!

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 4 місяці тому

      Thanks for the info! Can you send pictures and more details. What did you spend? Why did you choose this route? How should me viewers contact Gustafson?

  • @craevhergames
    @craevhergames 4 місяці тому

    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?

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 4 місяці тому

      Not a good idea. The only lock would be at the front of the seat then. That would not be very safe. I have since installed a chrome knurled thumb nut that I ordered from Amazon. It looks great and eliminates the need for a tool to open the seat. This solution is still not as convenient as the latch down for the stock seat, but it works well otherwise.

    • @davidhannert2241
      @davidhannert2241 2 місяці тому

      @@papastevesgarage, what size was the screw did you use for the fender? Thanks in advance

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 2 місяці тому

      @@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

  • @ericy1005
    @ericy1005 4 місяці тому

    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.

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 4 місяці тому

      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.

    • @ericy1005
      @ericy1005 4 місяці тому

      @@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!

  • @Desstrik
    @Desstrik 4 місяці тому

    Wrong hp & trq numbers mentioned.. but great vid nonetheless.

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 4 місяці тому

      I may have estimated torque and horsepower numbers from the published info. Are they close?

  • @hannesraitolehto5138
    @hannesraitolehto5138 5 місяців тому

    👍👍👌👌🇫🇮🇫🇮

  • @RV510
    @RV510 5 місяців тому

    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!

  • @rickhicks2445
    @rickhicks2445 6 місяців тому

    Brilliant video Steve, it will be so helpful when my batwing arrives.

  • @rickhicks2445
    @rickhicks2445 6 місяців тому

    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.

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 5 місяців тому

      Glad I could help. It doesn't add much weight.

  • @valienterf
    @valienterf 6 місяців тому

    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.

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 6 місяців тому

      Great motorcycle choice. Thanks for watching.

  • @MiroVaclav
    @MiroVaclav 6 місяців тому

    Perfect job👍

  • @gregmoore969
    @gregmoore969 6 місяців тому

    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 😃😃

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 6 місяців тому

      Glad it helped. How do you like the batwing?

    • @gregmoore969
      @gregmoore969 6 місяців тому

      It’s awesome makes the bike look so good

  • @Motocampster
    @Motocampster 7 місяців тому

    Can anyone tell me if the center stand lift the rear high enough to remove the rear tire? Thanks.

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 6 місяців тому

      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

    • @Motocampster
      @Motocampster 6 місяців тому

      @@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.

  • @Gortok1
    @Gortok1 7 місяців тому

    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.

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 6 місяців тому

      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.

  • @carloscuadras6242
    @carloscuadras6242 7 місяців тому

    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.

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 7 місяців тому

      You're right. If you are holding the Allen key stationary, the chain shouldn't tighten up when you snug down the lock nut. My guess is that you're letting the Allen key move without realizing it. Try again. If you have the same problem, set the chain tension to 25mm then tighten the adjuster down. As long as your chain free play is within Honda tolerances, you're ok.

  • @RollWithSoul317
    @RollWithSoul317 7 місяців тому

    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. 👍

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 7 місяців тому

      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 UA-cam 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.

  • @rondixon3875
    @rondixon3875 7 місяців тому

    Thanks Steve for helping me install the Batwing, your video was easy to understand.

  • @garylaajala9461
    @garylaajala9461 8 місяців тому

    Excellent review!

  • @mattsprague8198
    @mattsprague8198 8 місяців тому

    Great instructions, thanks Steve!

  • @jamespatterson4468
    @jamespatterson4468 8 місяців тому

    Great idea, but as a layman there's no way I would attempt to fit the stand. Well done for making the instruction video.

  • @rodneybarcus2233
    @rodneybarcus2233 8 місяців тому

    I did find your video helpful. I am downsizing and im considering the rebel 1100 and coming from fully faired bikes i was wondering if i should go for the tour model. Your review seems to be in line with others.

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 8 місяців тому

      The Honda fairing is difficult to install, the plexiglass is a little short, and the fairing doesn't cover the hands well. I don't have experience with the fairing on the tour model, but from what I've read the coverage is better. There is certainly an advantage to buying the 1100 with the fairing already installed. Here is something to consider, though. Several aftermarket manufacturers have windscreens available for the 1100. Those can save you money and you might even prefer the look. Check out Memphis Shades' alternatives, especially the El Paso Sportshield. I like the look better. It comes in various heights and tints.

  • @Perry-666
    @Perry-666 8 місяців тому

    Aren't you supposed to keep your right foot on the peg/brake when you stop? (on all bikes) and keep your left foot down?

    • @papastevesgarage
      @papastevesgarage 8 місяців тому

      That was the 11th commandment that God forgot to chisel onto the stone tablets. Keeping the right foot on the peg is a terrific idea, but I can't envision in a world populated by 8 billion people how every rider of motorcycles can always keep the right foot off the ground.