Member Reviews for Baron Custom Accessories SHOCK SPRING - Yamaha V-Star 1100

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Average Customer Review: 4.00 (based on 54 reviews)

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(5 stars) reviewed on 01/31/10 by Crash (chattrader) from San Rafael, CA, United States, for a 2003 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: Just installed this. It does exactly what I needed it to do... no more bottoming out on corners with the girlfriend on back... it was tell her to lose weight... or add a spring.... I added the spring! LOL Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 09/11/09 by sam mckenzie (fieldnstreamer) from cleveland, TN, United States, for a 2008 Midnight Raven Black w/flames 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: I had it installed at the same time as my lowering kit, so i dont know how much better it will help because i have nothing to compare it to, but i havent bottomed out yet and i dropped my bike 2 inches. so it must be working. It would be nice if it was progressive, but its ok, its just a little bit stiffer of a ride. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 06/10/09 by Black Widow Kim (bycker08) from Derby, KS, United States, for a 2008 black on black on black 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: I lowered the bike 2" (5cm) and I was bottoming out. The spring did the job! I don't bottom out any longer even with a light passenger! Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 04/02/09 by Wolfye (Wolfye) from Melbourne, Australia, , Australia, for a 2011 Vivid Black FLHR Road King 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: Much nicer ride - still have to adjust the suspension but I figure I can go softer now. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 10/04/08 by (buck2469) from hopkinsville, KY, United States, for a 2003 flat black 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: helped the ride after i lowered it Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 11/30/07 by Toby Williams (williamstlj530) from Belton, TX, for a 2008 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: I actually bought mine off Ebay new for about $50, couldn't pass it up. I have hesitated because, I feel they are a little too expensive. My Vstar 11custom is lowered 1 1/4" and the swing arm was always tapping the frame. I'm 6'1" 250lbs. and riding 2up with my wife was almost impossible and she's not a real big lady. Seems to be worth the $100 if you can't find a good deal. I haven't put it to the full test of a bumpy road, but I will update. Removing the assembly and removing your old spring is possible yourself. Getting this heavier one on, is almost impossible, without the correct tool . If anyone lives around Ft.Worth, Texas, the only place I found that would do it was Piper Performance in NRH. The dealer couldn't even do it. I found it a little difficult getting evrything removed from the bike put back the way it should be. Review Details  2 out of 2 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 07/02/07 by mike (Nitroman28) from Van Buren, AR, United States, for a 2006 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: Helps if you lower your bike. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 06/25/07 by paul dustin (dnight73) from Ogden, KS, United States, for a 2001 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: had to bring to shop to have it installed onto the shock but removing from the bike was easy! Works great don't have to worry about bottoming out with the lower fender! Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 06/09/07 by Steve Kent (Steve04) from Eastern Passage, NS, Canada, for a 2004 Custom Painted 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: Got it installed at a local shop and with the new Metzeler 200 tire on the rear' it made for a much sommther ride with two up. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 12/14/06 by Redketchup (Redketchup) from montreal, QC, Canada, for a 2002 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: help to not botomming out with the rear suspension lowered Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 07/20/06 by Tim (OttoDog) from Kenmore, WA, United States, for a 2002 White 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: This thing is sweet! Smoothed out the ride and now that I lowered the rear, it is a must. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 05/01/06 by Alan Schmalacker (calithirteen) from San Diego, CA, United States, for a 2002 Metalic Bluc w/ Silver Tribal Graphics 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: Had this spring but was bottoming out too much with the lowering kit that I have so I upgraded to a progressive spring with a rating from 825 to 1200 lbs. I got mine at PCS and it makes all the difference now! A must if you decide to put a lowering kit on the bike! Review Details  3 out of 3 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 02/24/06 by Jorge (big_hombre) from Golden, CO, United States, for a 2003 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: After installing the PCS lowering links (dogbones) I found that the bike bottoms out on occassion, so I have purchase this spring to improve the situation but have not installed it as of yet. The purchase price is just the starting point. The dealer wants a pretty penny to install this spring. They say it takes a special tool. It cost so much if they do it all (almost 4x times the cost of the spring) and a little less if you bring the shock into them already removed from the bike where they just change out the spring. Review Details  4 out of 4 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 02/17/06 by mike (Nitroman28) from Van Buren, AR, United States, for a 2006 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: Still havent got it installed. Review Details  0 out of 1 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 02/17/06 by jjrock (JDV1100) from EAST MEADOW , NY, United States, for a 2002 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: Definaetlt improved ride with barons lowering kit, dont go past 1 icnh drop , thats moer than enough, you need this spring to keep the 1 inch drop at 1 inch while riding , without spring you will bottom out with stock spring and shock ....this spring has a 800lb ride . stock only 572lbs ....dont ride without it Review Details  0 out of 1 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 01/29/06 by mike (Nitroman28) from Van Buren, AR, United States, for a 2006 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: Helped the ride alot. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 01/13/06 by dwayne (dwvstar) from chesapeake, VA, United States, for a 2003 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: bought this so i can ride 2 up when my lowering kit arrives. install was fairley simple Review Details  0 out of 1 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(1 stars) reviewed on 12/31/05 by joe kilner (joekil) from Gold Coast, , Asia, for a 1999 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: much improved ride Review Details  0 out of 1 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 12/30/05 by PitBull (kentholman) from Waterford, CA, United States, for a 2001 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: I Have it, as well as the lowering kit, makes control easier for my machine with a passenger Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 08/22/05 by Dwight Nadal (nadal) from claremore, OK, United States, for a 2003 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: i like the fact that i can keep my bike lowered and still ride two up. I am a heavy guy at 270 so if i go two up with my wife it used to ride on the frame if the road got a bit rough (train tracks etc) Review Details  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No