The Honda Rebel Adventure Motorcycle
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- čas přidán 14. 05. 2022
- This is my 2021 Honda Rebel 500, that I'm going to be traveling on full-time, built for adventure.
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How do you think Caitlyn's new motorcycle will do riding through the US, Canada, and Mexico?
Canada and US…👍 Mexico = cartel💀
They will do just fine, What I would add is some 80/20 dual-sport tires if possible, or sem-Knobbies of some kind, plus Fat bars. She did good to install foldable levers but if the bars are standard 7/8 In diameter they could bend in easily with a Fall since the Rebel is also a heavy Bike.....and regarding Caitlyn, Man she's super cute!
@@ripmax333 Either putting MT60rs tires on (available in 16" size) or looking to upgrade the wheels to 17" for more options.
@@ScramblerStories I would stay with 16'' if possible, going for bigger wheels could raise the ride height. since she is vertically challenged she can have some difficulty on rough terrain, even a small rock under the wheel can raise the seat by a few inches, and since the rebel is a bit on the heavy side it can lead to falling.
@@ScramblerStories there are also K784F/K784 BIG BLOCK Tires by KENDA TIRES
I think the best adventure bike is whatever bike you own. Yes there may be better ones, but play the hand you have, because the journey is as much of the story as the destination. RIDE ON!
So very true!
@@ScramblerStories Add brush guards in front of your grips, if you want to keep your hands warm while riding they cut the wind and make an incredible difference!!
just like the photography community: the best camera is the one you have in hand, the best bike is the one you have under your a**
All bikes are adventure bikes.
A bike without a scratch, is a bike without a life.
I’ve been saying this lately. 🤙🏻
I love that. I've put a dent or a scratch in both of my Triumphs when they were pretty new. I didn't buy them just to polish them after a quick ride on a Sunday, I got them to ride into the ground!
That is a sweet setup. Everything you chose to do makes sense and you'll find out The changes you make as you go along. Makes me want to get a rebel as well now.
Take for a spin next time we're in Ontario!
Great video guys, easy to watch and great choice of mods. All quality and with a proper thought out purpose. Looking forward to seeing the travels, especially Mexico!
Thank you. Looking forward to see how that garage comes out when it's finished!
@@ScramblerStories Me too - Hopefully it stands up!
Any bike can be an adventure bike. People have ridden around the entire globe on everything from 250 trail bikes to GS's to Honda 50cc scooters. It's like everything else in life, it's what you make it. Good effort, keep it up! 👍
Well said!
@@ScramblerStories Thank you Caitlyn, meant every word sincerely. You rock, keep it up and don't let anything ever stop you! Till you decide otherwise anyway. 😁
there are several youtubers camping and doing some crazy adventures on Honda Cub's (new and old ones), as well as many other moto's, fun to watch, even though I am commuting to/ from work on my Versys x300
Every bike is a touring/adventure motorcycle. Good luck, safe travels to you and Chris.
Exactly. Thank you!
As a non rider yet the accessories you covered was helpful. Also the production of this video was outstanding. Much better than some that do it full time.
Thank you, appreciate the compliment!
thank you for this video. i am looking for a rebel 500 abs for my first bike (500 is an absolutely a must for me) and seeing these beginner friendly changes were helpful
Glad it was helpful. It'll make a great first bike and honestly, it makes a great bike even if it's not you're first. Can't go wrong!
Awesome! I can't wait to see Caitlyn out and about adventuring on it. Dual Sport tires will definitely make a difference and make it look a lot meaner. Definitely correct that you can tour on anything, you just need to plan accordingly. People used to cruise all over the country on small bikes and still do in many other countries. It just means taking scenic routes more usually. That's not a bad thing on an adventure.
Yeah, you'll have to meet up with use somewhere sometime. We're going to miss Barber this year to check out the Albuquerque Balloon Festival. But let's get in touch and figure something out. Otherwise maybe we'll visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras 2023!
Love this! Can’t wait to follow all of your adventures!
Thank you Darrin! When we get to our Mexico videos, it's going to be fun to see what we put this poor Rebel through.
Awesome little touring bike - and you've got it kitted out perfectly for your upcoming adventures! Have fun and ride safe! 🙂
Thanks so much!
Your bike looks great. I’m sure it will be perfect for your adventures. Good luck and ride safe.
Thank you!
The was a fun video to watch! Getting my 2022 model CMX500 soon and will copy some of your setup. Well done again, informative but fun.
Thank you!
The burp at the end was hilarious, got me to subscribe. Looking forward to seeing the adventures!
Haha, thanks for coming along!
Sick bike! Way better than the angry lawnmower. The after market parts you put on (and those that came with it) are pretty slick, but also functional - so win win! Happy trails, and safe travels to you both!
I really like it better than that Suzuki. We'll see how it holds up on the road though!
love the information-certainly a great info video!!! 🎉 happy trails❤
Thank you!!
Great video! You taught me a lot about what can be done to the Rebel and you talked me into getting one.
Awesome! Hope you enjoy it!
All your accessories choices hit the mark beautifully for nearly ALL types of riding trips. Good selectings!🏍️👍🦅😇😎 Doug
Thanks Doug!
Love it! I dig your ideas. I am going to get some of your accessories for my rebel. Thanks for the ideas.
Thank you! The heated grips and crash bars are definitely working out so far!
Wow..
You have really motivated me..Thank you.
I just recently purchased a Rebel 300.
New to riding again..
It's been 30 years since I had my last bike.
Just getting used to it and building my confidence.
Your video helped!
Very cool!!
Thank you for sharing
You can do it! Hope you love that 300. Thanks for the nice words!
Thank you so much!!
Every word of confidence I can get will go straight to the heart!
I appreciate it so much ❤️
AWESOME motorcycle with those accessories
Thanks for sharing. Also knowing that you will be traveling on such a dependable bike
Thanks for watching!
Great content, funny, informative and living
the dream baby!
Thank you!!
Great video! Looks like an excellent way to travel!
We'll find out! Pretty excited for it!
I think Caitlyn's setup will do just fine. I really liked the enthusiastic showcase of accessories installed. May you enjoy the miles ahead! :)
Thank you!
Good for you, hope you enjoy all the adventures you have on your bike. People have been around the world on tiny bikes, the adventure is what you make it...
Absolutely!
this is awesome. Looking forward to seeing the trip
Thank you!
Good review, the more I see of these the more they appeal to me, it is possible to tour on any bike as long as you feel it suits you. All the best from England.
Thank you. It's been a great little bike!
Superb choice. Great bikes. The bike I’m going to get the missus when/if she decides to take the plunge and learn to ride. Love the mods. Looking forward to seeing your travels. 👍🏻
Didn’t realise the TFT on the Scrambler had a night mode. The TFT was always the one thing on that bike I was never keen on, but the brief glimpse we got it looked mint!
So far the Rebel has been awesome! Yeah the TFT is display is really good, far better than I would have thought. I would have put it my cons of the bike before owning, but now it's definitely in the pros.
That was such a well put together video can’t wait to see more! +1 subscriber
Hey thanks so much. Wait until you see what we put this Rebel through in Mexico. 😬
Hey there! Bike looks amazing! Looks like a ton of fun!
Thank you!
I like what you've done with it.and thank you for this video I will be buying the 2022 rebel 500 out here in PHX,aZ🤘
Nice, will be out there in Arizona for late October into November. Early congratulations on getting the rebel and ride safe once you do!
Good looking ride. Be safe out there and have fun.
Thank you!
Now I know what I want to add to my 500 when I get one someday, this was a great vid
Thank you and good luck on getting your 500!
Awesome bike, great video!
Thank you!
thanks a lot for your video and i love your custom Honda rebel ...
Thank you!
Good job on the Honda Rebel. Safe travel’s
Thank you!
The key to a successful adventure is being comfortable on a reliable bike. I think you’ve built yourself the perfect ADV bike, for you. Sweet ride!
I think so too. Certainly more reliable than the S40!
"the key to a successful adventure is being comfortable on a reliable bike."...so very true, 100% agree. can i quote that on my bike group's wag ? thankyou
@@adityarizki6683 sure thing. All the best!
Great little like you say any bike can be a touring bike it’s up to you just tide and have fun. Good luck guys on your trip🙋♂️😎🌴
Thank you!
I like the mods you did. Your choice to not overload that Rebel and make your safety and comfort choices based on solid thinking shows good sense. Funny how so many say this is or isn't right for your ride.... Go back 30 years or more. What were they using for cross country or any other type of riding they did. The bike that fits you and your style is the bike you need. It is great we have choices so we can find the right bike for us. Enjoy your ride!
Thanks Kevin. Yeah I always default to what Ted Simon did and figure any modern bike is fine in comparison. Never mind some of the round the world riders from the 30s!
I have a rebel 300 and wow you gave me a lot of information and ideas to add to my bike. Those crash bars would have saved me twice. Oh well. I like the two dents on either side of my fuel tank.
Those dents are character marks!!
I love your spirit of adventure...be safe and long live with long rebellious ride...i got one too but just riding for fun...
Thank you! Hope you enjoy yours as well.
awesome!! i am about to get the 500 too! i am a short 5’3” so i can flat foot this bike, very excited!!!
Awesome! Enjoy it!
Great looking bike. Make it your own for whatever type of riding. Awesome video🤙✌️
Thank you!
Caitlyn, entering Revizilla store: "I'd like one of everything please".
Revzilla: "OK, and then some".
Haha!
Your bike looks great. Stay safe and have fun.😎
Thanks, we will try our best!!
Nice set up. Have fun and stay safe.
Thank you!
Nice advice for protection. Love this video. 👍🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾
Thank you!!
This video is so cool. Congrats on the bike and ride on ...safely. :)
Thank you!
Nice! I’ve got Rebel 300.. but I’m in Vietnam))
And I used it off-road a bit. Fells fine.. but I’ve changed fork oil from 10w to 15w without changing the springs, but I think you can put 20w, should be alright.. gonna follow you for sure!
Hey Denis, that's good to know!
Great vid. I’m short also and wanting to do more is hard with what’s available. I will keep an eye for you vid. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for watching!
This is kind of making me rethink some of my plans for a new bike next spring
Lots of options out there!
Great vídeo 👌🏼 from México
Gracias!!
I suppose these are things I've never had to think about as a 178cm man. Pretty neat seeing you adapt instead of complain. Big kudo's.
Thank you!
The T-rex center stand, T-rex engine guard & sliders are perfect for us "newbie"riders. The Atlas throttle lock and back rack for long trips is "spot on"! Wind shield is another smart choice! The seat and shocks would be another item to strongly consider! Have a great time on the road and enjoy the journey! Doug🏍️😇👍😁❤️
Thanks Doug!
Nice setup, glad you enjoy riding together, my wife and I just started scootering together.
Awesome! It's been a lot of fun sharing experiences together around North America.
I think it looks great!
Appreciate that!
Subbed from this video! Cant wait to see more content when I get off work today
Awesome, hope you enjoy!
Good stuff. Well done.
Appreciate you watching!
Great bike and awesome setup! I'm a Goldwing driver but sold off all my other bikes so I need something to move around on and not have to rely on taking my Freight Train everywhere... maybe this is my next toy.
It's definitely fun and easy to chuck around.
Well thought out mods is my verdict. Happy touring 👌👍
Thank you!
Love your bike !!!
Thank you!
Never thought of a rebel as an off road touring bike. Really an eye opener
We'll see how it holds up!
love my 2017 Rebel 500, it has taken me all over Canada, as well as parts of the States. we just finished a 13,000km trip to the Arctic Circle, Yukon Terratory.
Nice!! That's what I am talking about. Perfect response to someone else's comment.
Your cute and very enthusiastic. Great job, great camera presence, and articulate.
Great!
Thank you!
What a lovely bike it is!
And built really solid!
my dream bike 😍😍😍, greetings from philippines 😊
Good choice!
I have just gone to a Honda Rebel from a Honda ATV Scooter 150 cc, the scooter was just too high for me so I bit the bullet and got a Honda Rebel 500 and it is sweet and my feet a flat on the ground, but it is a big change having gears, you have inspired me to be brave and get riding. I know this is nothing to do with your talk but anything that inspires is good. (Melva)
Awesome, definitely! Since this video was released, the Rebel has 30,000+ more miles, has seen a ton of off-road riding, across the US, Canada, Mexico, up to Alaska, and it's still doing great!
looks great! i have a rebel 500 myself best mods i have done for long trips is a mustang solo seat and windscreen! keep it up
Yeah, we just did 1,000 miles in two days, and now Caitlyn's starting to think she will need to replace the seat. Hahaha
I've got the 1985 450, love what you've done to yours.
Oh wow! Our friend Calvin has always spoke really highly of the 450 Rebel from the 80s, but we've never seen one in person.
I see someone else already suggested handguards. A really good idea if you ride in colder climates, and also keeps a ton of dead bugs off your hands. I like the setup you have. It may not be the typical touring or adventure bike, but that's irrelevant unless what others think matters to you. You will have the same experiences riding and see the same sights as someone with the big Beemer or the Africa Twin, and pay a lot less. I picked up an old "WeeStrom", set it up the way I wanted it, and love it. Safe travels!
Oh nice. Our friend Marek had a V-stom 650 for years and loved it. Of the many bikes he's owned over the years, he'd buy another one in a heartbeat. I think it's be his second favorite after his DR650.
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Love it! I just went on a moto-camping trip with my 81 Kawasaki 440 LTD! It was fun but wasn’t perfect but it is what I have and I love it!
Awesome!
awesome bike, it is a great setup and that 500 engine is sweet.
Yeah it hauls ass for a 500!
Good-looking bike!! I'm looking at getting a Rebel myself
Awesome. I love mine!
Nice set up.
Thank you!
What a fun setup. As a fellow short woman that started on the original 250 Rebel, I love the idea that you're using the newest version for your adventures. It's amazing that there are now skid plates for those bikes! Protection has come a long way in the past 30 years!
Just a suggestion for your hands - add some BarkBuster guards with the "Storm" wind-breakers. I don't have heated grips, but the Storm wind breakers really keep the worst off my hands (I ride year-round - now on a Versys x300).
Another 'short person' tip for long-distance riding on a cruiser - shift your leg position by using the passenger's pegs. Not sure if the Rebel is set up where you can do that safely, but I did that all the time on my old Kawasaki Nomad and it really was more comfortable for longer rides.
Looking forward to watching your adventures! Stay safe and have fun!
Thank you. This bike doesn't have passenger pegs unfortunately, they're extra with teh passenger seat kit. We've considered putting highway pegs on the engine dresser bars, but we'll see.
As has been said, the best adventure bike, is the one you own. When I was a much younger man, my adventure bike was my 1973 Honda CB450, that I bought new. Not a dirt bike, but it saw a lot of dirt roads. Enjoy your adventure.
Those were cool bikes! We have a friend that's a big CB fan, and we saw a bunch of CBs at the Barber Museum.
lol, someone forgot to tell my 1974 Z1 900 Kaw it wasn't an off road bike. (mild)
Looks like a nice bike it always gets my attention🤠
It gets a lot of attention at stop lights and gas stations, that's for sure!
Beautiful and practical
Thank you! Cheers!
Gerbing xs heated glove. Fantastic for small hands. I also have a rebel. And I love it
We'll have to check those gloves out!
Hi Caitlin, regards from Spain. I have too one Rebel 500, I have mods to mini cruiser. This video confirming that the Honda Rebel is the most custom bike of the world, she make all that you wants. Thanks
Awesome, hope to ride in Spain one day!
I think you've made some very intelligent mods given you're intended use. I have a 500 and love it. It is strictly street use. Longer rides tell me I would be happier with a better saddle. I will be anxious to follow your journey.
Thank you!
@@johnqpublic4691 Just did 1,000 miles in two days, and it's starting to feel like that seat needs to be replaced! 🤣
Bike looks excellent
Thank you!
That’s a nice setup 👍
Thank you!
The Honda Rebel sure is a lot sexier than it was when I was learning on an old Honda Rebel 250...that bike was squirrely and drove me nuts! Yours looks great, and I like that you've been proactive with upgrades that work for you. I started out on a non-touring bike too...I had a Harley Davidson Heritage classic which while a softail offered a nice ride but was not designed for the 500+ mile days we often do on trips. But I loved her. Upgraded to a Street Glide Special two years ago and never looked back...although I do not have heated grips and I really would like them!
Ah yeah. I'm not sure I could go without heated grips now that I have had them. At least for traveling.
Great mindset to have. Any bike is a touring bike as long as you can put up with it, the touring options just make it comfortable!
I drove my Yamaha WR125 over 10000km on all sorts of roads, including highways. I would just make a reason up to go visit neighbouring cities/countries every weekend and just go lol.
Nice!!
I would have to have a driver backrest. Looking forward to following your adventures.
Thanks John!
Nice setup! I live in a colder environment myself and had put some thought into getting handguards to keep the wind at bay. And they also have the added protection for the controls.
That's definitely a good idea.
Very nice love the style❤
Thank you!
You ll make tour own history that what really matter you got what you need ,, remember be safe ,,, safe travels 👍👍
Thank you!
Good idea.., thank 4 sharing.. 💡👍
Thanks for watching!
Well presented video. I've subscribed and look forward to watching more.
Appreciate it!
Looks good to me, happy scrambling.....
Thank you!
Met you guys at the Stubborn American. I didn't get a chance to see your Rebel but it looks good!
Appreciate it!!
Awesome! Worth a review. We poor fellas are not getting this bike in India, but we do have CB300R and CB500R which is heading same engine. We are in the huge monopoly market of Royal Enfield Meteor cruiser. Though we don't have low seat height cruiser yet therefore Honda Rebel 300/500 are good potion for us... Your presentation again tempting our adrenaline. Your bike is loaded perfectly. Have many miles ahead. Thanks
Wow, that's surprising. The meteor isn't a low enough seat height for riders like Caitlyn. Hope the rebels get there eventually, they're a great platform.
Way cool. You gave me ideas for my bike for my adventures. Hope you two have fun on your adventures.
Liked and subscribed.
Thanks Brian!
love your bike
Thank you!
GREAT VIDEO! I didn't know folding brake and clutch levers were possible. I subscribed.
Thank you!
great bike love it.
Me too!
Looove it !