Member Reviews for Cobra Freeway Bars - Honda VT1100 Shadow Sabre (00 to 07)

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Average Customer Review: 4.50 (based on 287 reviews)

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(3 stars) reviewed on 08/02/11 by Brad (mocountryboy3) from St. Louis, MO, for a 2002 1100 Shadow Sabre wrote: --you have to spend another 20 to 30 bucks for chrome bolts--it comes with the cheapies and having to modify brake pedal and bolt by the brake pedal was pain in --well good thing im a part mechanic and have a good jack---and the gear shift lever you really need to adjust to cause it too close to the bar--other then that it was almost direct fit ---main thing is is having to spend that kind of money for the bolts --i thought they would be supplied Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 04/03/09 by Patrick McVay (GangstaPat) from Wylie, TX, United States, for a 2007 Black/Flame 1100 Shadow Sabre wrote: This was a pain for a guy like me to install. First, it should have come with chrome hardware at the price Cobra is asking. It would cost them a whole lot less to buy them in bulk than it does their customers to go out and buy a handfull. Second, the bolt on the brake assembly just plain ol didn't fit. I had to go back out again. The bars are a tight fit, slightly scrunching a nearby radiator hose. Had to have help getting all the bolts in. I could get the bar to move enough, but needed someone else to put the bolt in while I pushed on the bars. The reviews that advise putting the bottom on first were dead on. In my case it was a must. I especially reccommend putting the bolt back on the brake cover first. Finally, I wish someone would have made a fatty bar for this bike. At the end of the day I do like the looks. They sorta bulk the bike out a bit. Hopefully, they will save me a little misery as I just graduated from sport bikes and have yet to get used to the feel of th... Review Details  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 08/19/08 by Rusty Cisney (rcisney) from Collierville, TN, United States, for a 2007 1100 Shadow Sabre wrote: looks great Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 06/15/08 by Grace (Underfire1) from Martinez, CA, United States, for a 2002 1100 Shadow Sabre wrote: Just ordered June 2008 - to replace an old one. Did not installed yet. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 01/03/08 by Erik (stumpy0585) from , , United States, for a 2002 1100 Shadow Sabre wrote: looks good and simple to install but did require some significant torquing on the bars to line up the bolt holes. (edit) Chrome has rusted badly even with regular care, seems to be a common problem I have with cobra accessories. All other chrome on my bike has not been a problem. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 05/30/06 by Jim (JPaz) from Manteca, CA, United States, for a 2000 1100 Shadow Sabre wrote: good, I had pegs attached for highway cruizing Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 05/07/06 by sabre54 (sabre54) from Kings Mountain, NC, United States, for a 2005 1100 Shadow Sabre wrote: Nice looking bars EXCEPT for the regular non chromed bolts at the top of the bar that made the installation look like a cheap add-on. Very dissatisfied with Cobra for this. Bought chrome finish bolts and completed the installation. Installed easily. Review Details  2 out of 2 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 07/20/05 by Adam (aussiesabre) from Gautier, MS, United States, for a 2000 1100 Shadow Sabre wrote: Installed a little over a month ago. Install not bad, just a little bit of prying here and there. Definitely mount bottom first, or else you risk stripping out bolt holes. Had to retighten lower left side. May want to use a flat washer on lower left side along with the lock since the lock gets misshapened in elongated hole of highway bar when tightened snuggly. Review Details  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 06/07/05 by WB Waddell (jlwaddell) from Cameron, SC, United States, for a 2001 1100 Shadow Sabre wrote: Had to drill out the already existing holes to make it fit...required two people to install. Did not line up properly... After you get them on they look great. WB Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 12/06/04 by Mike Dzurko (Zurk1100) from Charleroi, PA, United States, for a 2000 1100 Shadow Sabre wrote: The bars were very nice, however very difficult to install on my bike and did not line up very well. Review Details  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 08/18/04 by Beachsabre (BeachSabre-04) from Port St Lucie, FL, United States, for a 2004 Black w/ Ghost Flames 1100 Shadow Sabre wrote: Should have come with stainless steel or chrome bolts. Not very easy to install but I imagine that varies amoung different brand bikes. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 11/22/03 by Vatorman (vatorman205) from Gresham, OR, United States, for a 2002 1100 Shadow Sabre wrote: Nice chrome.......bad hardware.......Upon recieving my Cobra bars I ran straight to my favorite hardware supplier and replaced all the bolts,washers and nuts with chrome.The hardware sent was regular old plated stuff.....for an additional $16.00 it was really worth it. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 08/12/03 by Jim (BlueSabre) from Belmont, NC, United States, for a 1100 Shadow Sabre wrote: Good protection for bike. Nice looking design. Heavy duty. Fit was ok. Takes a little time to install, you have to enlarge mounting holes on upper frame with drill bit. Top bolts a little difficult to install. Finish ok, could be better. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 05/08/03 by Ken (krfrazer) from Coppell, TX, United States, for a 1100 Shadow Sabre wrote: Not the best quality of plating around the welds but they do look good once installed. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 07/04/02 by Jonathon (thinman) from Golden, CO, United States, for a 2000 1100 Shadow Sabre wrote: when used with the Hondaline floorboards, the brake pedal has to be bent slightly to avoid hitting the bars. After about about a year, the chrome starts to peel off the front of the bars. Might have to be rechromed if it peels off entirely. Review Details  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 01/20/02 by HornDog (byrxz) from Winnebago, IL, United States, for a 2001 1100 Shadow Sabre wrote: Good quality Chrome Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No