Greetings...

Just a quick question, have anyone here replace the stock handle bar of their Fat Bob with the ape hangers, 16" or 18"?

How does it handle?
Cos as far as I know, most of the bike that has ape hanger normally used a big diameters tire. With the FB stock tire does it handles well?

any pics of FB with ape will be much appreciated. ...



cheers

 

I've been trying to decide between apes and 10'-12' T-bars on my fat bob and wondered the same on both.

 

How a bike handles with apes, really depends on the rider in my opinion. I feel like they give a bit more leverage, so less pressure to lean the bike over. The down side is they turn you into a parachute and cause more strain on your shoulders. I still love my apes and will ride 900 miles in a day each way to see my family.

 

I'm running 11 1/2 t-bars and the handling is great. Mainly because t-bars have less give compared to apes and a clamp.

 

No big issues with mine. Carlini Flyin apes with a total rise of 18 inches.
I did find from the stock bars I'd get a little wobble in the corners on a windy day but nothing I could not handle.
The only 2 downsides to apes is getting hit with wasps and such on the upper arms and explaining to the uneducated that yes, they are comfortable and the bike handles fine.
I can ride with any Harley at 80 mph (as long as I have my windshield on) all day long, get off the bike and be ready for the next day...no problem.
Remember handlebars are like high heel shoes...they belong in the air.

 

Here's a shot of my Fatbob at work.

 

At Shilo Civil War Park in Tennessee. Loaded up for a long tour from Calgary.

 

Hooooly **** those are big bars.

 

@Skidder
What kind of bags are those and are they hard mount or detachable? If they are detachable how did you achieve it

 

Those are Harley bags. Distressed leather and are a hard mount but if I want a cleaner look it takes me about 10 minutes to remove them. Then I have to replace the 4 bolts with longer ones to hold the fender struts in place.
Part number 88200-09.