Member Reviews for Lightning Performance Forward Control Relocation Kit - VTX 1800C

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Average Customer Review: 2.88 (based on 17 reviews)

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(1 stars) reviewed on 03/29/08 by Evil (Villan) from Milton, FL, Canada, for a 2002 1800 VTX1800C wrote: I purchased them at Biketoberfest in Daytona. After I got home I installed them only to find that if you have the lower air dam on your bike you have to cut it so the brake line will reach. Also found that the extended shift rod has smaller threads which allowed the locking nut to wobble. Instructions not real clear and their web site did not list them. I took them off and sold them on E-Bay at a loss. I don't recommend these. Review Details  5 out of 6 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 01/01/07 by Reggie Hammond (regham) from atlanta, GA, United States, for a 2002 1800 VTX1800C wrote: they have worked well. little flex but for the money they are fine Review Details  4 out of 4 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 11/12/05 by BILL (BILLM1) from Durham, NC, United States, for a 2004 1800 VTX1800C wrote: I installed these on my bike last night. I rode around all day today (in city traffic and on the highway), and I like the way they move the footpegs forward but not up. I have really long legs and I need all the space that I can get. The pegs are a little lower now, but I like the way they feel. I didnt think that the instructions were very good and I found them a little hard to follow (no pictures to show me what certain parts are, and where they belong). So I just put it back together the same way I took it apart. The quality could be better. They are good but not great, but they do exactly what I want them to do. For the price I think they are well worth it. Did I say I really like the price? (compared to all the others on the market) Review Details  8 out of 8 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(1 stars) reviewed on 08/01/05 by andy (dukedogg) from richfield, MN, United States, for a 2003 1800 VTX1800C wrote: cheap setup, flimsy took them back off wouldnt advise anyone to buy them. but if you really wantem ill sell ya mine cheap Review Details  8 out of 8 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 05/13/05 by Frank Laliberte (cosmicflavor) from Charles Town, WV, United States, for a 2004 1800 VTX1800C wrote: ok so the quality is little cheap. If you plan on getting into the throttle your feet may slip a lot. Yes they drag and they could have at least given some chrome bolts. However instead of finding out you have spent 600 on some forward controls and dont like them this will give you an idea of what they are like. Review Details  6 out of 6 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 04/08/05 by reggie hammond (ReggieH) from kennesaw, GA, United States, for a 2002 1800 VTX1800C wrote: Just installed them on the bike. Have not rode yet, but I have noticed that the plates flex quite a bit. The position is fine, but i may need stronger plates. They would be nice if they offered a heavy duty version.I would gladly pay the difference Review Details  4 out of 4 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 02/13/05 by Johnny "sticks" (jaws86) from Merrick, NY, United States, for a 2004 1800 VTX1800C wrote: I dont have this exact product, but I do have something similar. I purchased it from vtx cruiser country. The kit was more expensive but the quality is excellent and the finish is second to none. I even had the option to get them chromed or powder coated. Review Details  Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(5 stars) reviewed on 01/12/05 by cop1215 from henderson, TN, United States, for a 2005 1800 VTX1800C wrote: THIS IS A GOOD PRODUCT!!!....dont listen to all the whining about poor quality etc. that you see on here.i put mine on and they feel great.everyone wants to cry about scraping the pegs and that you cant go in the twisties with these but that is foolish.you can lean as far in the twisties as you can with stock pegs.if you want to scrape your knees then buy a damm crotch rocket.for cruisers these are an effetive way of saving money and gaining comfort.they look fine and even look better if you add aftermarket footpegs.these are fine by me. Review Details  8 out of 9 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(4 stars) reviewed on 11/17/04 by X-Ray (Ray-Erb) from Bakersfield, CA, United States, for a 2002 1800 VTX1800C wrote: Accually bought Lee's Forwards, almost same product. Much better foot position with forwards. Review Details  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(1 stars) reviewed on 10/08/04 by Chris (eibach1) from Orlando, FL, United States, for a 2002 1800 VTX1800C wrote: I thought these would be an alternative to buying aftermarket forward controls. Fairly easy to install, but the end product is not good. The plates are not thick enough to hold up to to the constant pushing on the pegs, so they were slightly bent when I took them off, and it moves the pegs 3 inches forward, so it feels like your feet are actually lower than they were before. So you are still grinding in the corners. I have since bought L&R plates that move the pegs forward 3 inches, and up 1 1/2 inches so you can lean more in the corners, and the plates are very thick and chrome plated. Much better quality and feel. Review Details  4 out of 4 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 08/12/04 by ryan smith (samzak) from brook park, OH, United States, for a 2003 1800 VTX1800C wrote: MUCH CHEAPER WAY TO RELOCATE YOUR CONTROLS. IF YOU HAVE THE $ I WOULD SUGGEST GETTING A NICE SET OF FORWARD CONTROLS, WITH THESE YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. OK FOR THE DOLLAR! Review Details  6 out of 6 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(3 stars) reviewed on 07/29/04 by Dale Alsabrook (Tex-x) from Tyler, TX, United States, for a 2002 1800 VTX1800C wrote: Works alright wish they were higher. Review Details  3 out of 3 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(1 stars) reviewed on 05/03/04 by GITARDED (GITARDED) from Brookeville, MD, United States, for a 2002 1800 VTX1800C wrote: i can not put into word how bad a kit this is... the plates flex... they put your feet out farther but lower... the bolts are incorrect... the list goes on... i ended up making my own ... i did use their shift rod though... wow what a bargain.... Review Details  8 out of 8 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(1 stars) reviewed on 04/16/04 by David (Epp_Dog) from Dunedin, FL, United States, for a 2002 1800 VTX1800C wrote: I thought these would be a great low-cost solution. They were low-cost but that is it. I actually scraped the pegs more with this mod. They move the pegs forward, but not up. The aluminum brackets are painted black, not powdercoated so the color flakes off easily. They also bend. When I removed mine recently I noticed that they had bent from daily use. I am now saving up for a different solution that will move me up and forward. Review Details  7 out of 7 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No

(2 stars) reviewed on 10/12/03 by Metzmauler (billvtx) from Pembroke Pines, FL, United States, for a 1800 VTX1800C wrote: Although they move the pegs foward, they also lower the pegs. When I first sat on the bike I thought they were great, but once around the block and I took them off. The pegs were dragging in every turn. If you plan on using the sides of your tires at all,these will not work. The problem is the bracket does not maintain the angle of the mounting bolts in the new pos. I used the shift arm and hardware and made my owen brackets copying the L&R Extreme bracket, which gave me one inch more clearance Review Details  9 out of 9 members found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No