REBEL1100: Viking Bags Rebel Swingarm Bag // Install, Modifications & Review

Описание: Today is Saturday, June 5, 2021, and I'm installing some storage solutions on the Rebel 1100! Skip to the end of the description for clickable time indexes.

I purchased the Viking Bags Rebel Swingarm Bag (Part number: 54822, no longer available from manufacturer?) several weeks ago to add some much-needed storage to my Rebel 1100. The bag seems to be constructed very well and it looks good on the Rebel. However, the fitment leaves a LOT to be desired.

The strap and buckle arrangement that is shipped with the bag is absolute rubbish... there isn't any better way to say it. The buckles are HUGE and they intrude into the bag's very limited space to render it nearly useless. To add insult to injury, the mounting slots that are cut into the plastic backer are in the wrong positions and are oriented in the wrong directions for the Rebel 1100's frame rails. I rode around with the bag installed for about 2 weeks and then removed it out of annoyance... temporarily.

While installing my Honda OEM Solo Rear Carrier rack on the back fender today, I decided to revisit the Viking Bags swingarm bag to see if it was salvageable. The fix for the strap & buckle disaster is actually very easy! You will need to drill 3 small holes in the plastic backing for some heavy-duty zip-ties (I used 75lb / 34kg outdoor-rated ties for my solution). The holes for the front mount should be drilled as close to the front of the bag as possible to prevent it from flapping around.

Time indexes:
0:00 Unboxing the Viking Bags Swingarm bag
3:31 No instructions included, straps aren't lining up with the frame
5:43 Not pleased with the mounting or the straps
6:47 Resuming 10 weeks later, modifying the bag to fit better
10:10 Swingarm bag interior measurements
12:45 Figuring out correct placement and marking the backer
15:30 Drilling new holes & final measurements
19:31 Mounting the bag on the Rebel's frame rails with zip ties
23:57 The finished appearance and placement of the bag, final verdict
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2021 Honda Rebel 1100 DCT