How to Install a Solo Bag on 1100 DragStar/V-star

[@bones2405]

Just got back from 2 months working in Alberta, finally getting to catch up on your videos...I have the same pitting on my front forks, cant wait to see your solution to that...ride safe man, so glad to see you back...

[@bernbo]

Welcome back BONES, check out the fork video right here bro kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5aoc6x4bMeGZ5I Cheers!

[@bones2405]

Thanks brother, good to be back and yeah I'll check it out for sure...ride safe

[@Its2loudyer2oldmotovlogs]

Lookin good! Should be a fun series of vids watching the journey from as is to what it will be :)

[@bernbo]

Thanks bro, working on the forks now vid coming soon.

[@Its2loudyer2oldmotovlogs]

Awesome :)

[@chainesawful]

Looking forward to seeing what you do with the front forks I'm hoping you'll polish them and see how they turn out but bet it will still look awesome black safe riding Bro. .

[@bernbo]

Hey Paul, I think when I clean them up I will be very happy with them, not convinced with painting them black, still tossing that one around. But never say never eh. Cheers!

[@RetiredTony]

was hoping you were gonna do some B ball tricks with that basketball here lol... great video man! bike looks good with your bag on. Nice ride again man! handle bar clock on?

[@bernbo]

Thanks Tony, lol no B ball tricks. no handle bar clock yet... need to figure something out for that because of the riser mount.

[@porthos6118]

G'day Bernbo, and so it begins. I thought you might have to drink another bottle of Glennfidich to make another screen bag, but if you are just going to swap things over, then there is no need. Ride safe my friend and "Take it Eass".

[@rahoffman123]

Kenneth Turner are you aloud to take those stickers off I have one too very annoying to look at

[@porthos6118]

I'm curios as to why you are asking me but I guess there is nothing stopping you. Ride safe.

[@rahoffman123]

Kenneth Turner sorry that was for other guy

[@bernbo]

You can cover it with black tape, it will save you time so much quicker.

[@bernbo]

lol that would be the best way to do it, but switching it over saves a hangover. Cheers!

[@karimali3277]

what model year did you get? I recently bought an 06, slowly working on making her my own. also, if you end up putting a trunk on it, please make a video :) I'm having a hard time figuring out what I want to do as far as the trunk is concerned

[@bernbo]

It's a 2009 DragStar classic. If i do a trunk i will definitely do a how to vid. Check out this link might be of help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2i1mKl3oZqSd5Y

[@custom150]

Hi, what do you think about the Suzuki Boulevard C50? The motorcycle is a good option? , I currently use a Suzuki boulevard s40. Thank you.

[@bernbo]

Sorry I really don't know much about the Suzuki, but Suzuki Boulevard C50 is a sweet looking bike.

[@RanGer-498]

when you upgraded your horn did have to chage the fuse to a higher amp? thxs for the vids again great ideas.

[@bernbo]

I didn't change the fuse. Just a straight up swap.

[@RanGer-498]

Bernbo cool thxs

[@42icee]

Looking good!!

[@jailsonlopes5676]

I need one you’re bracket, how can I get one?

[@bernbo]

If you check my channel I have a video there on how to make that swing arm bag mount.

[@SkeggyCruiser]

Nice one buddy, I'm the same, why they feel the need to put those bloody decals everywhere beats me, after all it's all in the service manual anywho, bag looks great again, RSM8.

[@bernbo]

Thanks Skeggy, really takes away from the look of the bike, if you have to read a decal to know the tire pressure your not checking your tire pressures enough...lol just saying.Cheers!

[@smashbiker687]

Ehy and what difference is there between 650 and 1100, aesthetically, is larger? wider? Or it's the same bike, just change the cc? saludos desde Mexico city homie

[@bernbo]

Very close to the same, 1100 is 627 lbs the 650 is 518 lbs, 1100 has more torque and HP and it has a slightly longer wheelbase. The extra power is very nice, very different from the 650.

[@rahoffman123]

are you aloud to remove stickers just wondering I have one very annoying to look at

[@bernbo]

I don't see why can't, but if you want to keep it stock just cover with black tape.

[@filmfreaken]

I really gotta go see some one who can do metal work and help me fabricate a bag holder like yours, i wish i had that for my 650, having trouble finding a bag which could work with the passenger foot pegs.

[@bernbo]

Thats what I found too, I was trying to keep the foot peg but it didn't work so I decided to loose the foot peg. Lucky that I am a solo rider, I almost never ride 2 up. Any sheet metal shop should be able to help you out.

[@filmfreaken]

I bought my xvs without pegs, but i got hands on the original mounting brackets and pegs, my bolts are slightly longer than stock, so i have quite some tread on the inside behind the bracket, so i thought hey, could i mount it on the 'backside' of the frame or perhaps i should say 'inside' :)

[@bernbo]

oh yah that's an idea.

[@dennisharbin2700]

Looking good

[@rahoffman123]

I polished my front forks look so nice

[@91Bronco]

Man you need to get some riding vids up !

[@bernbo]

Agreed, ride vids are coming. Cheers!

[@smashbiker687]

que le paso a la v star 650???

[@bernbo]

I am going to sell it to help pay for the 1100.

[@smashbiker687]

+Bernbo Ok, congratulations homie, that 1100 looks chingona.

[@Zookeeper1963]

Hey Bernbo, I have an extra set of star saddlebags that are in great condition. If you split shipping with me, they are yours.

[@bernbo]

Hey Michael that is very very generous of you, please don't take offence if I decline the offer. I thank you very much for you generosity, amazing bro. Why not sell them make a few bucks?

[@Zookeeper1963]

No offense taken. These were mounted on my 1100 but got a set of road king classic bags for free and they are mounted on my ride. Figure I would pass it forward. Have a great day!

[@bernbo]

Awesome Michael, thank you again. Very kind of you. Have a great day as well. Cheers!

[@charleschidester6767]

congratulations, Glad you moved up. You wore the 650 like it was the biggest bike on earth. now you cruise in comfort.. kinda like getting a new woman.

[@bernbo]

Thanks man, i'm going to miss that bike. But I sure do love the 1100.

[@skinnyrabbitt3146]

so how's the power compared to the 650? haha 😋

[@bernbo]

I got to say the bikes ride very much the same, but the extra power and weight are really nice. I feel the 1100 is more connected to the road.

[@skinnyrabbitt3146]

Bernbo awesome man!

[@mitchrozelle269]

Salt sure eats things up! Have fun getting rid of it all!

[@bernbo]

No kidding, salt is brutal. They turned out nice with not a lot of work. Check out the vid on my Channel.

[@seemeontv]

Awesome. making it yours.

[@cbkeith7110]

NICE!

[@marcoj8746]

Nice one bro all good

[@bernbo]

Thanks Mark

[@gumarro72]

Do the forks black. Chrome is out, black is in :)

[@bernbo]

Thanks Gumarro, thinking about it.

[@willyb933]

So if you take off the stickers on the tank...how the hell are you gonna remember to always wear safety gear when riding?!! ....never thought 'o' that did ya?? ...nice solo bag! :)

[@bernbo]

DOE!!! hahaha so right Willy.

[@rahoffman123]

That's what I need is a single bag it is going to be peanut butter brown

[@bernbo]

They look really good on the Classic bikes.

[@marcoj8746]

takeiteass