Is the Honda Rebel 1100 easy to ride?
With a low seat and good handling the Rebel is easy to ride, and tunable electronics allow you to tailor the performance to suit your skill. If the 1100 seems too big, Honda always has the Rebel 500 and 300 to start on. Photo by Drew Ruiz.
When do I drop from first to neutral my bike stalls?
This post is not being displayed . When I initially start up the bike and drop from neutral to first, the engine stalls pretty much every time. It only happens once and then I can drop down to first with no problems during a ride.
What to do when your bike stalls in first gear?
I just got into the habbit of pulling it out by hand in the morning. At the end of the day either park it on the centre stand or diconect the switch from the frame and leave it hanging until next morning and if your bike starts fine then you know what the problem is. This post is not being displayed .
Where is the ignition switch on a Honda Rebel 1100?
Honda placed the ignition switch on the side of the bike, just inboard your left knee. Turn it, thumb the starter, and the engine sets the chassis throbbing and emits a satisfyingly deep (albeit muted) rumble from the muffler. On the DCT model I rode at the press launch, thumbing the “D” button slips the transmission into gear.
Why does my bike not start with the side stand down?
Some bikes will not start with the side stand down, if the bike is in gear or if the clutch lever is not pulled in. Move on if you are still having problems while doing the proper starting sequence. A great place to start is at the source of power. You need to make sure that your battery is in working condition.
What to do if your bike battery wont turn?
Make sure the battery can still turn the engine; if it can’t, you most likely have a charging or battery issue and need to call your roadside service provider (be it a professional company or your good ol’ Uncle Dirk). If the battery is OK, these are the steps to take:
What causes a motorcycle to stall at idle?
Extremely lean motors can also stall out completely when given some light throttle. Another sign of lean running is the “hunting idle” where the motorcycle revs up randomly, changes RPMs, or takes forever to come down to idle.
What happens when you hit start on a bike?
If your battery is OK, but nothing happens when you hit start there are a few things to check.