The truth about ape hangers.

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Feb 23, 2009 | 09:50 PM

#11

trip20

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Mini apes seem to be about the most comfortable position I've found on a bike after comparing a few buddies rides with my own. I'm 6' tall and they're straight out in front of me where I don't have to stretch or bend in a weird way to sit comfortably with my hands in position. I think handlebar comfort is about as personal a decision as it gets for a bike. You really just have to try them out to know for sure.

Feb 23, 2009 | 09:52 PM

#12

old skool1983

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From: New Port Richey FL

i got 18's on my sporty and i love them. also, i would be lying to you if i said my arms didn't go numb after a couple a hours on them. that being said i really think they are much more comfortable than dragg bars personaly, i'm to tall to be slouching over. apes like mine are a bit extreme, apes like the stockers on a dyna or heritage that are lower i think are the most perfect for function. when i can't role with the big ones anymore i will suring turn a geezer glide into something with mini apes

Feb 23, 2009 | 09:55 PM

#13

gorilla

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From: Southeast, OK

I run 17" apes and love 'em! I've ridden long trips, short runs and everything in between. Back feels fine and no real numbness. (My right thumb got numb on long rides with the stockers and it's no worse with the 17's. Old shoulder injury...)

They look great, and to me they are more comfortable.

Feb 23, 2009 | 09:55 PM

#14

ko4qc

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I have the stock mini apes on my 07 SB...very comfortable...with the SDer seat my hands are slightly below shoulder height....can I install 2" risers with stock wiring/cabeling without trouble?...:>)

Feb 23, 2009 | 10:40 PM

#15

jake.h

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I dunno...anyone else think the FXDF drag bars are the best thing since sliced bread?

Feb 23, 2009 | 10:50 PM

#16

fiend138

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From: Vancouver Wa.

I personally prefer shoulder high and narrow, i think the stock street bob mini apes are about 2" too wide and a bit too short for me with out risers.

Feb 24, 2009 | 01:49 AM

#17

plasmadaddy

Road Warrior

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From: London, England

18 inchers on my softail. I'm 6'3" and have never had numb arms or fingers.
The only problem is speed, the faster you go the harder it is to hang on!!!!

Feb 24, 2009 | 01:59 AM

#18

Hickey

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From: Brampton, Ontario, Canada

You were absolutly right, what a great product. Cant wait until the snow melts!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbphoto

I also installed 2" risers on my stock mini-apes and for my height, 5'8", they bring the bars up to a very comfortable level. My arms are just about straight out. I also have a 2" tank lift so the whole thing has a natural flow and looks pretty dang sharp, IMHO. Definitely the look I was going for.

Hickey, as I mentioned in PM, you'll love 'em like that when you get out on the road.

New sigpic showing all the new mods coming as soon as the weather cooperates.