The truth about ape hangers.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 396
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From: Central Missouri
I just installed Roland Sands Design Vintage apes and Love em! I thought the stock Street Bob apes were very comfy also. I've always had back aches from random sitting.....car/plane/etc. I've never felt ANY pain with apes. Actually, my stock mini-apes are for sale......dirt cheap.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 383
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From: Fleetwood, Pa
The truth is you have to find what your comfortable with, or what your willing to put up with.
I have had apes on 3 of my last 4 bikes. I find them comfortable, but if you go to extremes you will have numb hands, that all depends on you, your size and circulation.
I do like the look, of the fat bob bars, but not sold on them yet, I just put my 13 inchers on I found the stock 10's a bit short and narrow, but everyone's different.
Bottom line, below the shoulders i find it very comfortable, but everyone's different...
I have had apes on 3 of my last 4 bikes. I find them comfortable, but if you go to extremes you will have numb hands, that all depends on you, your size and circulation.
I do like the look, of the fat bob bars, but not sold on them yet, I just put my 13 inchers on I found the stock 10's a bit short and narrow, but everyone's different.
Bottom line, below the shoulders i find it very comfortable, but everyone's different...
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 7,465
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From: Corona, Ca
my stock mini apes hurt my back i pulled them towards me and forwards and couldnt get them right so i went higher to straigten my back out and i love my 16" chubbies.. my hands dont bother me neither does my back....now i just have to find the right seat for long rides.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,438
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From: San Tan Valley, AZ
Yes, you can install 2" risers without having to replace or modify any cables or wiring. On the '07 it's a no brainer... on the '08 and '09 you have to purchase risers that have been made specifically for '08 and later (these might be hard to find so PM if interested) and an extra set of hands makes the install go so much easier, although doing it solo is not a major issue. I did mine by myself and had no problems.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,787
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From: Just north of Philly!
Your a little too excited about the apes,but they look good!
(you have to go back and check the pic!)
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 707
Likes: 1
From: Edmonton, Alberta
Ever since I got my apes I don't get a sore back or wrists like I used to get with the stock bars. I find them very comfortable, and have yet to get numb hands.
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,562
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From: Palm Harbor fl.
To me the biggest difficulty I had with apes was aggressive cornering and high speed maneuvering. The apes were comfortable, but, I so prefer the low bars I have now when it comes to maneuverability.(this may be just because I have been riding with low rise bars for 21 years.)
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 314
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From: Southern New Hampshire
Apparently the majority of people who responded love their apes. Personally I like the drag bars that come stock on the Fatbob. It seems to me you'd have to hold on for dear life at highway speeds with apes and I do a lot of highway driving. But I've never tried them so can't say from experience.
Maybe someday I'll give them a try. (Perhaps I'll take a used Wideglide for a test ride at my local used bike dealership this spring ... tell him i'm interested in a 2nd bike! ;-)
Maybe someday I'll give them a try. (Perhaps I'll take a used Wideglide for a test ride at my local used bike dealership this spring ... tell him i'm interested in a 2nd bike! ;-)