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Apes.... or Dragbars?
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: West Palm Beach, Florida
Everytime I see someone riding with ape hangers I have to laugh to myself
there goes someone who likes to experience motorcycle riding at its worst. I just put a set of dragbars on my low rider and now it feels like a motorcycle is supposed to feel.
there goes someone who likes to experience motorcycle riding at its worst. I just put a set of dragbars on my low rider and now it feels like a motorcycle is supposed to feel.
To the OP: Do what you think would make you feel comfortable. A LOT of my riding has been highway riding, and I do just fine with it. I'm actually planning to go a bit bigger with my apes soon enough.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Corona, Ca
Everytime I see someone riding with ape hangers I have to laugh to myself
there goes someone who likes to experience motorcycle riding at its worst. I just put a set of dragbars on my low rider and now it feels like a motorcycle is supposed to feel.
wow.....what a douche.....opinions are like azzholez everyones got one......just for your information apes are the best mod ive done to my bike.....i can ride all day at 70-80 without any problems....you must be a wuss....
there goes someone who likes to experience motorcycle riding at its worst. I just put a set of dragbars on my low rider and now it feels like a motorcycle is supposed to feel.
wow.....what a douche.....opinions are like azzholez everyones got one......just for your information apes are the best mod ive done to my bike.....i can ride all day at 70-80 without any problems....you must be a wuss....
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From: Palm Harbor fl.
I changed out to a low bar and the handling ease and higher speed ease are significant. I liked the apes(wife hates 'em) ,but, am in much more control with the bars in my sig. pic. My bars have 5" of total rise with the stock mounts(bars are 3.5") and are 28" wide.
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From: S.E. MO
I like the looks of both drags and apes and think what looks best depends on the rest of your set-up.
As far as comfort that is going to depend on each person. I find both to be more comfortable than the other depending on what your doing. (note never rode anything other than mini apes)
As far as comfort that is going to depend on each person. I find both to be more comfortable than the other depending on what your doing. (note never rode anything other than mini apes)
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2007
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Your a dumb a**! This is why all these different types of bars are made so everybody can find whats comfortable for them. I've had both & liked both. Just takes a while to find the right height & pull back for each individual. For ME, my lower back got to me a little with my 8 in. drag bars, and my neck got to me a little with my 16 in. apes, and I finally found my sweet spot with my 13 in. drag bars!
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: ca
I think apes look f'n sick on bikes! But for the set up I had in mine, I think the drag bars looked better. I know what you mean about the wobble at 70 mph. I used to get the same thing. It made me kind of nervous if I pushed it through the twisties. As far as comfort, I would say the apes were as comfortable as my drags.
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To each his own!
A lot depends on the type of riding you do. If you are VERY aggressive you might wanna go with drags and risers as they tend to be more stable.
If I attempted the type of riding I do with apes I'd be in the Hospital! LOL
A lot depends on the type of riding you do. If you are VERY aggressive you might wanna go with drags and risers as they tend to be more stable.
If I attempted the type of riding I do with apes I'd be in the Hospital! LOL
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Aurora, IL
Drags!
Mine are the pull back style and I really like the postion. Not too leaned forward while riding. Hands are slightly lower than the stock bars were.
I didnt mind the apes, just wanted a different look.
Mine are the pull back style and I really like the postion. Not too leaned forward while riding. Hands are slightly lower than the stock bars were.
I didnt mind the apes, just wanted a different look.
Last edited by redrubicon2004; Dec 13, 2008 at 11:31 AM.