Member Reviews for Baron Custom Accessories V-Star 1100 Rear Lowering Kit

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Average Customer Review: 4.00 (based on 126 reviews)

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(4 stars) reviewed on 06/18/11 by Göran Wesslau (wesslau) from Eskilstuna, , for a 2003 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: Looks nice. No problem with passenger when you use 1", and hard suspension Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 08/11/10 by OB O'Blenis (cat3608) from Comox, BC, Canada, for a 2008 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: Like the lowered look Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 07/26/10 by Billy Field (bfield13) from Braselton, GA, United States, for a 2008 Black W/ Devil tip Flames 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: Got this and for know some mechanics it wasn't to hard to install myself even with most of the right tools. pleased with the quality of the item. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 07/08/10 by Kim (cwocec) from Ocean Springs, MS, United States, for a 2008 Black w/ gray flames 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: I can not say enough great things about this part! I am 5'2 female and weigh 130 lbs. This part has totally changed my ride. I could not flat foot my 1100 Custom. I had to wear a 3" heal to help keep my leg off the pipes. Because of this part I no longer am in any heels, which I hate wearing. Totally flat foot now and have so much more control of my bike. I took my bike out last night tried her over pot holes, railroad tracks and some good leans in cornering. Because I am light I had no problems with bottoming out! I will be taking her in to my Mechanic today to have my new heavy duty Shock Spring, front lowering kit and the gold value emulators put on. I would highly recommend this part to all short gals out there who want their bike to fit them instead of you fitting the bike. You will not be sorry! Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 10/15/09 by Maria Limauro (bikeme22) from Destin, FL, United States, for a 2008 Custom Paint 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: Highly recommend these dogbones. All you need is a motorcycle jack and a socket set. Slip out the pins and install the 2 bones. The hole that sticks out the farthest is the lowest depth you can lower it. I believe 1.5 or 2 inches. It makes my bike sit lower, look and handle better. The back fender doesnt stick way up over the tire anymore. Havent bottomed out. It is awesome! Im 5'3" and it makes my footing so much better. Easier to push the bike back and forth when parking. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 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 just got home today with my bike from the dealership after having this installed along with the 800 lb test rear shock spring. I really like the new look, but I have to have my saddle bags and back seat off before there is any major noticeable difference. I haven't ridden my bike much yet with this to see how it changes how my bike rides, but it didn't feel a lot different when I was riding home. Of course when I am on the bike it lowers if even further with just my body weight of 190 lbs, so I'm sure it probably looks different when I'm on the bike. I just wish it offered an even lower drop. like a 1, 2, and a 3 inch option if possible. Maybe add a 3 inch option in place of the stock height option which I don't understand, because I obviously already have the stock ride height haha. They should have just took out that option and put another lower hole in the bar. I will post a new picture soon.... Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 09/07/09 by Craig Petersen (CPBP1009) from Twin Falls, ID, United States, for a 2007 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: Easy to install and worth the money. 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: Have had it put on the bike but still at stock setting. Gonna wait until I have some time to play and I'll try it out at 1" and 2" Edit: I paid my mechanic to put them on - checked them last night and he's put each one on facing a different way! Make sure when you put them on that they end up level. Edit (Sep '09): Several months later and I've lowered my bike 1". She rides really well - and with the 800lb spring I didn't bottom out once even on the worst road I could think of. All I needed was a bike lift, a car jack to lift the back wheel once the bike was up, 2x17mm spanners and the instructions. Took about an hour all up (including assembling the lift). Both dog bones are on the same way now too. IMPORTANT! Make sure you read the instructions or you won't be able to get the bolts out! Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 03/10/09 by Black Widow Kim (bycker08) from Derby, KS, United States, for a 2008 black on black on black 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: I took my bike down 2". As other members said; I need a stiffer spring because I bottom out. More later. Review Details  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful. 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: love the look of my bike Review Details  2 out of 3 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 07/12/08 by Tim (newfietim) from Calgary, AB, Canada, for a 2005 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: EASY TO INSTALL Review Details  1 out of 2 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 06/30/08 by Caveman (ziggy666) from Gold Coast, , for a 99 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: Bike looks heaps better, Installed by myself with 2 trollyjacks easy. Review Details  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 06/05/08 by ranger gill (rangergill) from Copperase Cove, TX, United States, for a 2006, red w/ flames 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: installation was easy but took about 45min. for me. great lookin and adds to the bike. It not only lowers but helps with handling and no scraping yet with turns, about 60 miles rideing with lower rear end. I took it 2" lower. The ability to raise or lower the bike with this is great. If i want to leave the bike lowed i can. With about 30min. of work i can raise the bike up 1-2in. depending on what i need to do. great product. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 02/11/08 by Bob (hardknocks) from parma, OH, United States, for a 2002 black 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: This item lowered my bike about two inches. The directions were easy enough to follow, it took me about 45 minutes, begining to end Review Details  2 out of 2 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 10/17/07 by Whirly Bird (bierlmeier) from Victoria, BC, Canada, for a 2005 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: love it -looks greta and rides well even with a passenger Review Details  1 out of 2 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 09/23/07 by jackieboy (jacklh) from Lethbridge, AB, Canada, for a 2003 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: fairly easy to install. a lift is a must for install as the rear wheel needs to be free of any weight. the rear tire on my bike bottomed easily on the lowest setting but i do not have stock fenders, sooooo? Review Details  2 out of 2 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 06/15/07 by Josh (jmc14564) from Canandaigua, NY, United States, for a 2006 black 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: Easy install, Great new look to bike. But Deffinitly need to tighten shock or get a stiffer one other wise you wont be able to ride 2 Review Details  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 06/09/07 by Ashton Begg (Ashton) from Cape Coral, FL, United States, for a 05 Midnight Black 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: havent installed this yet......you need a bike lift. but i cant wait! Review Details  1 out of 2 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 01/31/07 by James Bane (sssplifeguard) from Bethesda, MD, United States, for a 2001 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: like the ride Review Details  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 11/27/06 by Trujeepr (Trujeepr) from Tucson, AZ, United States, for a 2006 (Candy Red w/Shadowy Silver Flame) 1100 V-Star Custom wrote: Ready to install. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No