I ride the 1100 rebel and yes you have to use the back brake. Think of the brake as you're clutch. I keep the throttle about 1800rpm to2200. And feather the rear brake. Takes some getting used to but after a while it becomes easier.
On the Honda Rebel DCT version you gotta use the thottle to "Preload" the engine RPM (continuously hold it steady at around 1000 RPM or so (adjust RPM as needed or necessary in order to be able to perform any of the slow speed maneuvers but always keep the RPM higher than an idle (somewhere around 1000 RPM or slightly higher - Called "Preloading" ), and also constantly use the back brake to either slow down or speed up in order to compensate for the lack of a manually operated Hand Clutch of which would normally be feathered in the friction zone. - FYI - A great series of slow speed maneuver training video's to watch on UA-cam is titled under "Be the Boss of Your Motorcycle" (he calls it..."Paying it Forward"), produced and put out on youtube by "Robert Simmons" a retired NYPD Motorcycle Police officer. Check his video's out, he's a great instructor. Here is a link to one of his video's - ua-cam.com/video/zjk7caIU3kQ/v-deo.html - In fact, one of his video's features a Honda Goldwing (I think it was a goldwing if I remember correctly), with an Automatic transmission with a person by the name of Eric riding it and learning to perform slow speed manuvers on it.
@@JonathanBailon I really like the guards. It’s actually saved my bike when I dropped it during low speed maneuvers. Even a fall at low speeds will scratch up the bike pretty good so I’m glad I had them on, especially the luggage racks.
I guess a bit of throttle and rear brake might do it? I used to ride all weathers to work in all weathers and I know on ice as soon as I felt the rear slip I'd pull the clutch in and saved myself numerous spills over the 40+ years traveling... I'm not sure I'd trust dct in those conditions...
When power is applied to the rear wheel, your center of gravity will be lower provided power is being applied. You can even resist that power with rear brake and it will not raise your COG because power is still applied.
You need to use the rear brake...bumpy slow corners is a real challenge... Easily duable once you get used to it...👍👍 Just wanted to add that honda should have put a left side hand break.. That way you have both feet to use if you need them...
I ride the 1100 rebel and yes you have to use the back brake. Think of the brake as you're clutch. I keep the throttle about 1800rpm to2200. And feather the rear brake. Takes some getting used to but after a while it becomes easier.
On the Honda Rebel DCT version you gotta use the thottle to "Preload" the engine RPM (continuously hold it steady at around 1000 RPM or so (adjust RPM as needed or necessary in order to be able to perform any of the slow speed maneuvers but always keep the RPM higher than an idle (somewhere around 1000 RPM or slightly higher - Called "Preloading" ), and also constantly use the back brake to either slow down or speed up in order to compensate for the lack of a manually operated Hand Clutch of which would normally be feathered in the friction zone. - FYI - A great series of slow speed maneuver training video's to watch on UA-cam is titled under "Be the Boss of Your Motorcycle" (he calls it..."Paying it Forward"), produced and put out on youtube by "Robert Simmons" a retired NYPD Motorcycle Police officer. Check his video's out, he's a great instructor. Here is a link to one of his video's - ua-cam.com/video/zjk7caIU3kQ/v-deo.html - In fact, one of his video's features a Honda Goldwing (I think it was a goldwing if I remember correctly), with an Automatic transmission with a person by the name of Eric riding it and learning to perform slow speed manuvers on it.
I have the exact same bike, and with the T Rex guards for both the engine and luggage. I have to practice these U turns all the time.
Hey Mario, how do you like the guards? I'm about to order the same
@@JonathanBailon I really like the guards. It’s actually saved my bike when I dropped it during low speed maneuvers. Even a fall at low speeds will scratch up the bike pretty good so I’m glad I had them on, especially the luggage racks.
Good information in this video and comments. Thank you folks, from a new DCT rider
I guess a bit of throttle and rear brake might do it? I used to ride all weathers to work in all weathers and I know on ice as soon as I felt the rear slip I'd pull the clutch in and saved myself numerous spills over the 40+ years traveling... I'm not sure I'd trust dct in those conditions...
yeah, feathering the rear brake is the key to it.
When power is applied to the rear wheel, your center of gravity will be lower provided power is being applied. You can even resist that power with rear brake and it will not raise your COG because power is still applied.
You need to use the rear brake...bumpy slow corners is a real challenge... Easily duable once you get used to it...👍👍 Just wanted to add that honda should have put a left side hand break.. That way you have both feet to use if you need them...
Put it in manual it's easier to control