I'm out for another work commute on the Rebel 1100 this morning, and I'm answering viewer comments and contemplating bigger questions. Skip around with the chapter markers below.
Here is a direct link to MotoGiant's video recap of his crash. Consider subscribing to his channel and donating to his GoFundMe account if you're able:
@MotoGiant "Motorcycle Crash Video 2024" • My motorcycle crash vi...
Rebel 1100 known issues:
- Leaky stator cover oil seal: fixed by factory/extended warranty, easy at-home fix with Honda Bond gasket sealer
@nathanschmieg2889
"Rebel 1100 Oil Leak Part 1": • Rebel 1100 oil leak part1
"Rebel 1100 Oil Leak Part 2": • Rebel 1100 oil leak pa...
"Rebel 1100 Oil Leak Part 3": • Rebel 1100 oil leak part3
"Rebel 1100 Oil Leak Part 4": • Rebel 1100 oil leak part4
- Front wheel wobble (head shake): all Rebel 1100's do this to some extent under hard acceleration above 75 mph, solution is to reduce throttle slightly or just ride it out
- Mediocre OEM Dunlop rubber: replace with Metzeler CruiseTec tires for better handling
@OnTheRebel11
"Cruisetec tires review": • Metzeler Cruistec tire...
- Erratic DCT shifting and idle issues: performing the DCT reset/relearn procedure
@OnTheRebel11
• Rebel 1100 DCT reset p...
- Weak battery and hard starting: replace battery with a stronger unit
NOCO NLP14 LiFePO4 battery: amzn.to/45RJ0T3
- Vapor/vacuum lock in fuel tank causing hard starts: open fuel lid to equalize pressure
Time indexes:
0:00 Independence Day celebrations & burning money?
2:02 Caveats and problems to watch out for when shipping used Rebel 1100 DCT's?
5:02 MotoGiant's recent motorcycle accident
7:52 Getting back to riding after a major injury?
12:49 When to stop riding motorcycles?
16:03 ASMR ride home, no commentary
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17 авг 2024