I just came across this video, and as a Native New Yorker and 2022 Honda Rebel CMX1100 DCT owner, I thank you for this enjoyable and informative video. I had to keep it in Rain Mode for a while because I hadn’t ridden a bike in a quite a few years. I did swap out the exhaust, seat, installed a Memphis Shades Batwing fairing and saddlebags. You are spot on about the DCT, it’s absolutely awesome. I can no longer use a foot shift lever, so the DCT is keeping me in the saddle and having fun! Awesome job, this is definitely one of the best videos about the Honda CMX1100 out there! Thank you! Subscribed.👏 👍
If you want good looks, works with saddle bags, and not obnoxiously loud, I recommend Miller Custombike's slip on, with racing baffle. Sounds and looks amazing. It's what I put on my 1100.
One thing about the above pipe for the 1100… they include a flimsy extension bracket to fit the 1100. It breaks easily. I made my own bracket with an aluminum strip from Home Depot that I cut to length and panted black. Maybe they upgraded that bracket since then. Easy fix though. I also painted the clamp with high temp black paint. Easy. Nice look - I like the swept back look over the up swept look of most other slip ons. Enjoy.
My 2023 1100 Rebel will be delivered in 4 weeks. Can't wait! Love this vid man. Made me hyped! Thanks! By the way, which camera and mic are you using? I'm planning to do some vlogging too with the Rebel but am entirely new to that.
By far one of my favorite things I've put on mine is the Shorty GP slip on. its dirt cheap at around $30 and makes the bike sound so mean. It's louder and you can buy a baffle for about another $15 but its so worth it. Also swapping the seat for a Mustang brand is another very nice upgrade. I love this bike so much though.
Coffman Thunder exhaust is what I swapped to. Works with saddlebags, looks much better, and people say it sounds really good. I also have a Memphis Shades batwing fairing... its big and blocks a lot of wind for cold and long trips.
I'm sort of undecided on the exhaust, I like the look of the Two Brothers but the Coffman looks good as well. I definitely want to add some wind protection at some point so I'm glad to hear you're happy with the Memphis shades. Thanks for watching!
Hi I'm in the UK, and the bikes are not governed to 100mph here. I have ask the dealers and they think it is just a States dealing requirement. As for the front end wobble at high speeds that has been put down to attachments on the handle bars i.e phone holders and no screen cowl. Its -4 centigrade here this morning and trying to snow. So I have enjoyed watching your video, that the nearest I will get to riding a bike for a while. Thanks, Ray.
Interesting to hear that your bikes aren't limited. I hadn't done much research on it but it does make sense that people would be having some handlebar wobble due to aftermarket windshields causing air to push the bars around. Personally I haven't experienced anything like that yet. Thanks for watching!
@@armchairbikerstv People kept researching and found it was rather due to stock tires being crap around 95mph. The issue seemed to disappear when switching to Metzeler Cruistec tires.
I am thinking about switching Rebel 500 for Rebel 1100 and so far all reviews are being on a positive side. It seems, in our area they come in touring and regular editions (regular is the one I am after) .
I used to have a CB500F which used the same motor as the Rebel 500, I thought that was a great engine but the 1100 has been an absolute blast so far. Thanks for watching!
I like this bike but I'm 1.83 (around 6' I think for US). This bike looks small. That's the reason why I went for the Kawa Vulcan S instead of the Rebel 500 at first.
Yes it does, if you look on the right side of the handlebar where the starter button is on most bikes, there's a button for cruise control and a switch to resume or cancel the cruise
I'm using a GoPro 10 with the media mod, and I have a Purple Panda external mic stuffed under my cheek pad to try to reduce wind noise. Works pretty well other than I notice some whistling noise coming from the wind hitting my helmet sometimes. Thanks for watching!
Sometimes I like having a little more roll on power and I was also trying to make a point that the bike is very smooth at almost any rpm, but yes 6th gear would also be just fine for cruising and you might get a little better mpg. Thanks for watching!
How does it compare to the FZ09? So many UA-camrs say its like a hyper naked more then a cruiser. I just sold my XSR900 and am looking into the rebel 1100.
Are you kidding? It sounds like a sewing machine and that muffler is butt ugly. That would have to be the first mod I'd do on it, probably before I left the dealer.
I have the same bike and I remember reading in the manual "for proper break in be sure to exceed 95 mph" 😁, stay safe brother!
Just following the procedure lol. Thanks for watching!
Break it in exactly like your going to ride it..hard!
I hear wide open throttle at mile mark zero is great for breaking in. =P
I enjoyed watching this ride and hearing your narrative.
I just came across this video, and as a Native New Yorker and 2022 Honda Rebel CMX1100 DCT owner, I thank you for this enjoyable and informative video. I had to keep it in Rain Mode for a while because I hadn’t ridden a bike in a quite a few years. I did swap out the exhaust, seat, installed a Memphis Shades Batwing fairing and saddlebags. You are spot on about the DCT, it’s absolutely awesome. I can no longer use a foot shift lever, so the DCT is keeping me in the saddle and having fun! Awesome job, this is definitely one of the best videos about the Honda CMX1100 out there! Thank you! Subscribed.👏 👍
Great to hear! Thank you!
Thks brother for your experience. Ride safe
Thanks for watching!
That color ❤
Nice bike and good review!
Nice driving, keep it up !
Thanks for watching!
If you want good looks, works with saddle bags, and not obnoxiously loud, I recommend Miller Custombike's slip on, with racing baffle. Sounds and looks amazing. It's what I put on my 1100.
I appreciate the recommendation 👍. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for nice video
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
One thing about the above pipe for the 1100… they include a flimsy extension bracket to fit the 1100. It breaks easily. I made my own bracket with an aluminum strip from Home Depot that I cut to length and panted black. Maybe they upgraded that bracket since then. Easy fix though. I also painted the clamp with high temp black paint. Easy. Nice look - I like the swept back look over the up swept look of most other slip ons. Enjoy.
Great info! Thanks for watching!
Keep riding man cold or not love it man .
Thanks for watching!
Snowmobiles helped me to get though upstate NY winters!
We definitely need to get some sleds in the future. Thanks for watching!
My 2023 1100 Rebel will be delivered in 4 weeks. Can't wait! Love this vid man. Made me hyped! Thanks!
By the way, which camera and mic are you using? I'm planning to do some vlogging too with the Rebel but am entirely new to that.
Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Loud pipes save lives my dude.
By far one of my favorite things I've put on mine is the Shorty GP slip on. its dirt cheap at around $30 and makes the bike sound so mean. It's louder and you can buy a baffle for about another $15 but its so worth it. Also swapping the seat for a Mustang brand is another very nice upgrade. I love this bike so much though.
Yes I’m definitely planning on an exhaust soon, thanks for watching!
Coffman Thunder exhaust is what I swapped to. Works with saddlebags, looks much better, and people say it sounds really good.
I also have a Memphis Shades batwing fairing... its big and blocks a lot of wind for cold and long trips.
I'm sort of undecided on the exhaust, I like the look of the Two Brothers but the Coffman looks good as well. I definitely want to add some wind protection at some point so I'm glad to hear you're happy with the Memphis shades. Thanks for watching!
There are some cool wind deflector that make me drool !!!
Hi I'm in the UK, and the bikes are not governed to 100mph here.
I have ask the dealers and they think it is just a States dealing requirement.
As for the front end wobble at high speeds that has been put down to attachments on the handle bars i.e phone holders and no screen cowl.
Its -4 centigrade here this morning and trying to snow. So I have enjoyed watching your video, that the nearest I will get to riding a bike for a while.
Thanks, Ray.
Interesting to hear that your bikes aren't limited. I hadn't done much research on it but it does make sense that people would be having some handlebar wobble due to aftermarket windshields causing air to push the bars around. Personally I haven't experienced anything like that yet. Thanks for watching!
Yep, absolutely.. passes 100 with ease and beyond;)
@@armchairbikerstv People kept researching and found it was rather due to stock tires being crap around 95mph. The issue seemed to disappear when switching to Metzeler Cruistec tires.
I am thinking about switching Rebel 500 for Rebel 1100 and so far all reviews are being on a positive side. It seems, in our area they come in touring and regular editions (regular is the one I am after) .
I used to have a CB500F which used the same motor as the Rebel 500, I thought that was a great engine but the 1100 has been an absolute blast so far. Thanks for watching!
Nice color and bike, please be careful. This is the break in period.
Will do! Thanks for watching!
DTC, is strange for the firs week, then if you miss manual you go manual to hold. it at lower gear for poeer
I would get it Tuned up just slightly to about 110 mph to get better acceleration and lower the 0 to 60 time and the 1/4 mile time !
I like this bike but I'm 1.83 (around 6' I think for US). This bike looks small. That's the reason why I went for the Kawa Vulcan S instead of the Rebel 500 at first.
I’m 5’11” and I find the bike to be pretty comfortable, but of course it’s all personal preference. Thanks for watching!
Lmfao arm chair bikers is the most accurate channel given I dont have one yet.
Haha, thanks for watching and best of luck to getting a bike soon 👍
Question. For you I can’t find info anywhere, does the manual version still have cruise control?
Yes it does, if you look on the right side of the handlebar where the starter button is on most bikes, there's a button for cruise control and a switch to resume or cancel the cruise
Where in upstate NY? I’m in Ulster County with the 1100 DCT.
We are farther north near Corinth, this video was near the Sacandaga Lake
Greene County here
Former lake George guy here. I know that area well. But, now in Daytona. Ride 365 days. Except rain.
NEVER DELETE YOUR BALANCE SHAFTS ! The 2 to 3 hp gain is NOT worth it AND your engine will last much longer !
What's your GoPro/mic setup? Sounds so clear
I'm using a GoPro 10 with the media mod, and I have a Purple Panda external mic stuffed under my cheek pad to try to reduce wind noise. Works pretty well other than I notice some whistling noise coming from the wind hitting my helmet sometimes. Thanks for watching!
@@armchairbikerstv awesome. Just ordered mod and mic
Why cruise in 5th when just tooling around? I’m curious what rpm you’d be sitting at when you were cruising 50-60mph in 6th gear
Sometimes I like having a little more roll on power and I was also trying to make a point that the bike is very smooth at almost any rpm, but yes 6th gear would also be just fine for cruising and you might get a little better mpg. Thanks for watching!
3k rpm,
How does it compare to the FZ09? So many UA-camrs say its like a hyper naked more then a cruiser. I just sold my XSR900 and am looking into the rebel 1100.
The FZ is definitely faster and handles better, the Rebel is pretty light and quick in a straight line, but not quite a naked sport bike.
@armchairbikerstv just picked up a 2024 1100T. Very happy.
@@fastbysal8797 awesome to hear! Congrats on the new bike 👍
If you want to go fast, why would you buy a cruiser?
I agree, that’s why I’m not worried about the speed limiter. Thanks for watching!
What’s the purpose of the snare drum while we’re trying to listen? Exiting out. Music ruined it.
Sorry! Music ends when I start the bike
School zone was a major law breaking
Are you kidding? It sounds like a sewing machine and that muffler is butt ugly. That would have to be the first mod I'd do on it, probably before I left the dealer.
Why is this guy shifting like it’s Manuel? You can keep the throttle pulled continuously even if using paddle shifters.
It is a manual, not the DCT version
@@armchairbikerstv that makes sense then. Lol.
no thanks....I'll stick with a good ole oil cooled Suzy C90t