Honest Honda Rebel 500 Review 

omg I didn't even notice that 😂

In Massachusetts, a stop sign is just a suggestion. 🙂

Very "rebel"lious

She’s clearly from Japan. It’s a California Roll. Sushi.

@@tjfitzpatrick4456 slam DUNK

😆 glad you’re here!!

oh cool! I actually love Worcester, good food and art scene out there. Did you go to the show? how was it?

Thank you so much:)

I'll look into Royal Enfields! I'd love to rent one. Thanks for watching, so cool that you're from India!

ohh turkey vultures! thank you very much, I was really hoping someone would help me there. Thanks for watching:)

This is true, the XS650 is legit bullet-proof mechanically, but Bugzy's specific XS has had a slew of electrical problems since we started restoring it. The GOOD news is that every piece of the electrical system has been replaced, and the bike itself has low miles, so it should go forever. What we have to deal with, and really the only thing left to fix, is Bugzy's headlight. We upgraded from the OG enclosed bulb that is every bit as effective as a candle in the wind, and switched instead to an aftermarket popular on the XS650 forum -- we dropped in a replacement rectifier a couple months back and it is looking for a switch for the light bulb, but this model never had a switch. Once we figure out the correct wire to jump from for the light to turn on WITHOUT a switch AND still allow for the battery to be properly charged via stator alternator, then we are finally going to be 100% good and ready for some longer rides.

@@justinmantell You always have a positive fall back to any power issue on the bike. There is ALWAYS a system power wire connected to the horn without exception. Most of the time the wires are orange and black or orange and green. One is always an easy to find ground wire so obviously the other is system power! Good luck!😁

@@justinmantell I'd have to look it up but I believe the original light circuit was in the second position of the ignition switch. Can't swear to it as I am 69 years old and memory is trash in some areas. You might check out a rheostat to measure the voltage to the switch for the new headlight. Good luck!😁

TY! Maybe I'll rent a rebel 1100 next. Thanks so much:)

With nastier roads you really would be better off on a dual sport or something like that.

I'm going to look into those bikes you mentioned, maybe I can rent them or go for a test ride! Uninspired is a good way to put it, I was kinda thinking maybe I'd get bored with a bike like the Rebel. Thanks for watching:)

There are a few EFI motos with kickstart. Kickstart began dieing out long before EFI was the norm.

😆 jeeze 40 years?! ok ok so the only real con left is the quiet exhaust, I feel like we'd agree on that one!! Thanks so much for watching.

@@BugzyXS been riding sence about 1975. Enjoy your channel. Don't fall for the loud exhust saves lives story. Loud exhaust typically equals un happy neighbors and attention from cops

ru-vid.comW7Rd5H6tELA?si=mWlQNS5YbKy3S5En. Can't walk so great anymore I'm now 60 but still enjoying riding wheelies

@@2strokecarbtuningportingin187 I think I am the only one who ever bought a (used) Harley and thought it was too loud and put baffles in the exhaust. (I see that there is a company that now makes an exhaust (like some cars have) to turn the sound up or down as it is needed......"Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde | Electronically adjustable exhaust" I'm sure it's not cheap though.)

Royal Enfield had them on their 500 and 350 until about 2020.

I meant the 500cc 😎Dave H

I'm going to practice this advice on my bike, I'll try not to look at the tachometer! I do the same thing in justin's car (standard) I glance at the RPMs and shift from there

Bugzy it’s kind of dangerous to have to look down at the tachometer to know when to shift. Just try listening to the engine 😎Dave H

@@BugzyXS Most cruiser bikes don't have tachs anymore. Sport bikes do, since they are ripping thru the gears. Cruisers are for just "putt-putt-putting" along and usually aren't high reving anyway.

I would love to try one of them out. My most fun bike of all time was my 1984 Honda VT500 Ascot (flat tracker style). The SCL500 is the closest bike I can think of similar to that bike. (Unless you get into big bucks with the Indians or Ducatis). I know the guy on the youtube channel Life of Burch has one and seems to ride that bike more than his other bikes so assume it is his favorite (although he mentioned he wanted the Indian FTR but it cost too much.)

BTW...think the SCL500 is geared a little lower too, so has a little more zip off the line.

Just started following Life of Burch, thanks for mentioning him!

@@BugzyXS He also has the Rebel 1100 which may be a nice bike for you eventually (after you hit the lottery or someone nice gives you an extra $10K to buy one. :-))

haha yeah like how does my bike from the 80s have auto off blinkers and this 2021 doesn't?! 🤨

yeah, Gringo S, I believe. Fit perfectly in my suitcase!

Ohh! Is that considered “companion gardening”?!

Mmm makes sense 🤪

Love that, what year?

buzzards(new w0rld vultures)

creeeepy! they were huge!

@@BugzyXS indeeed

Makes sense!! the were sketchy!

🙈 you know, I brought my leather jacket on this trip and it was so freaking hot I had to ditch it. I will say, these are moto gloves (leather palm) and my overalls are made for riding (Dyneema fibers). But I totally hear you and appreciate you looking out ❤️‍🔥

​@@BugzyXSMesh gear and a hydration pack can change the game. Modern gear even includes Kevlar/Twaron mesh, but it tends to be more expensive than most other meshes.

Totally open to hot weather riding gear suggestions. I ditched my leather that day because it was so unbelievably hot in Nashville. Here's what I was wearing though: 🌹 Axel Co. mesh & leather riding gloves 🌹 Biltwell helmet 🌹 ATWYLD two wheels riding overalls 🌹 Thursday boots