Ape Hangers?
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RE: Ape Hangers?
I went with 14" Wild 1 chubbies on my '07 Street Bob and it really changed the ride. Feels a lot more like a real bobber now....especially since I lowered it with Progressive 11" shocks and the LePera barebones seat. If you like the "Captain America" kind of ride you'll love it. It'd be a huge difference over stock superglide bars too.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Chapel Hill, NC
RE: Ape Hangers?
ORIGINAL: johnbd
I went with 14" Wild 1 chubbies on my '07 Street Bob and it really changed the ride. Feels a lot more like a real bobber now....especially since I lowered it with Progressive 11" shocks and the LePera barebones seat. If you like the "Captain America" kind of ride you'll love it. It'd be a huge difference over stock superglide bars too.
[IMG]local://upfiles/21767/6061D9F1526C4468817249B9957BD439.jpg[/IMG]
I went with 14" Wild 1 chubbies on my '07 Street Bob and it really changed the ride. Feels a lot more like a real bobber now....especially since I lowered it with Progressive 11" shocks and the LePera barebones seat. If you like the "Captain America" kind of ride you'll love it. It'd be a huge difference over stock superglide bars too.
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My Wild1 14s are on the way.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Chicago/Arlington Heights
RE: Ape Hangers?
I have 18 inchers and love being able to sit straight up. I am 5- 11 and they are terrific on long rides and in Chicago traffic. The only thing I would suggest is the palm rests ( forgot the name of the darn things ) for the grips to get rid of any cramps after being on the road for a few hundred miles. They just velcro on and are about $20 a pair.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: north carolina
RE: Ape Hangers?
With the bikes I've had the bars have gone up in height.
10" buckhorns
12" Mini Apes
14" Apes
16" Gimps
16" Gangster Apes (advertised as 16", actually measuer 19")
I wouldn't have anything other than apes.
As stated above, you can move them backward and forward to get the comfort right for you.
I usually push mine forward for attitude around home and pull them back for longer rides.
10" buckhorns
12" Mini Apes
14" Apes
16" Gimps
16" Gangster Apes (advertised as 16", actually measuer 19")
I wouldn't have anything other than apes.
As stated above, you can move them backward and forward to get the comfort right for you.
I usually push mine forward for attitude around home and pull them back for longer rides.
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 79
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From: orlando FL
RE: Ape Hangers?
i love my 16". i tried the race bars T bars mini apes and i decided on the 16. you can move them forward or backwards all depending the type of riding you do. Oh and be aware that some states and their 5-0's will stop you if they dont meet regs. texas dont enforce any rules but florida are sticklers for your hands to be below your shoulders.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: T-City, Wa.
RE: Ape Hangers?
You gotta love the look. I have a buddy who just gave me a set of 16" gorrila bars and I just need to know what oversize did everyone with 16" bars and stock height risers go with for all the cables? Also, did you need to get a wiring harness extension and if so where did you get it? I do not mean to hijack this thread but it is something that those of us are going to do need to know. Thanks for the help.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Kansas City Mo
You gotta love the look. I have a buddy who just gave me a set of 16" gorrila bars and I just need to know what oversize did everyone with 16" bars and stock height risers go with for all the cables? Also, did you need to get a wiring harness extension and if so where did you get it? I do not mean to hijack this thread but it is something that those of us are going to do need to know. Thanks for the help.
I have the bars , I am now looking for the cables, brake lines, and wiring kit extensions (if they have them).
any links to parts or part ## would be great.
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