i wonder how many people here say go with drags and never ridden with apes and i mean apes above 10 inchers?

 

Ape's by god....... 16" with 2" risers.

 

Thanks everyone for the feed back I think I will try mini apes maybe 12", can you buy them with internal wiring.

 

You can get bars made for internal wiring. 12"ers are just monkey bars . If you are going with apes get 'em a little higher. At least 14". Mine are 16" and all's good.

 

I also had both and for agressive riding in the city it is drag bars. For someone with back or arm,neck pain go with the apes. You are sitting straight up. As for long rides I have done quite a few and I have 18s and use the throttle lock and the velcro on Cramp Busters. To each his/her own........

 

Go with drags man. These ones are the best lookin in my opinion. Plus their a local company to me, so I gotta show my support.

http://westcoast-tbars.com/

 

Loved the mini apes. Eventually took them off and went with 16" apes. See my pictures for what they look like on a Dyna with risers.

 

Greetings,

I've had both now, and I think I'm sticking with the drag bars on this one. I prefer the feel and look.

 

Since I'm in a similar boat deciding between Z-Bars/Apes and Dragbars, I'll add my 2-cents...

Apes
(a) Apes enlarge the appearance of the frontend and improves aesthetics especially if your two up, carrying rack luggage, or ride with a windshield.
(b) Fat or Wide Apes are the only way to go, otherwise I think handling is compromised but YMMV depending on the kind of rider you are.
(c) Z-Bars are my personal favorite, although it's difficult finding a wide or fat variety. The sharp angles of the Z-bar also gives the appearance of having taller bars

Drag
(a) It's hard for me to quantify how the handling is improved, but I think it's an accepted theory.
(b) If Drag Bars detract from your comfort, then shop around for a set of Risers that work for your body posture
(c) Risers can add and detract a lot from the appearance of drag bars, although that may be a personal opinion.
(d) Drag bars look awkward when accompanied by a windshield. Some of my friends who are more seasoned riders had a list of other derogatory comments for the faux pas.

Good Luck and let me know if you come across some fat or wide Z-Bars

 

If you're interested, I have some mini apes and risers for sale in the Dyna classifieds. I'm selling the cables and brake line too. Should fit your bike with no problem.