Apes or drag bars.
Road Captain
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I've had both. Running apes now and really like them. Had drags with 8 inch rise thet would hurt my neck and shoulders after about a hour. I've got a set of wild 1 501's that I have listed in the dyna parts section PM me if your interested.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Palm Harbor fl.
I prefer drags. Instead of mini apes you can do a tall t-bar too. !0" or even more. It's all about what your goals are for the looks of the bike and the best location for your hands to maximize comfort and control.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Maine
I have drags on my sportster and love em. When I got the dyna it had mini apes, first thing I thought was these have to go. Then after riding a bit I thought Dam, these are comfy!! Now I am torn like drag looks love ape comfort.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Wilmington, NC
Get some drags that pull back a little bit. Then you don't have to lean over quite so much and it could save you from the lower back pain.
My drags used to hurt my back until I put highway pegs on. Now when I kick my legs up my shoulders, back, and thighs fall into a very comfortable position!
My drags used to hurt my back until I put highway pegs on. Now when I kick my legs up my shoulders, back, and thighs fall into a very comfortable position!
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: T-City, Wa.
Must agree here with Bobber. I started with mini apes, then tried some pullback bars (HD bars called reduced reach), then after thinking about it, decided to try a set of 16" apes that a buddy had and he did not want. After installing them and I got used to them I went on a 350 mile ride in a day and must admit they were awesome. I used to have shoulder problems with the others along with some back issues and after the 350 miles all was not to bad. Much better than the others I tried. I know it sounds crazy, but the apes really were more comfortable. So I say go with Apes!!!
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Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2009
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If you like the feel of the apes, I wouldn't change unless you want the look.
Supporter
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Vermont
Flanders
I've run them all and ultimately settled on comfort over style. I now run Flanders Black Flat trackers with lots of extra pull back. They don't look as cool as Apes but after an 500 mile day I still feel good and can lift my glass of beer!