Apes and pullback....too much?
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Apes and pullback....too much?
wanting to change my bars on my 2011 SGC I havent even rode it as I bought it mid winter. I know I want apes and when I sit on bike I like to sit back not lean forward. I see most 12" apes got around 7-8.5" pullback which doesnt seem like enough when I rough measure sittin on bike.
I found a set with 12.5" pullback "for the old school chopper look" the ad said
anyways is that too much pullback? I am 5'7" apprx. Factory everything so far.
Ordering python slipons and bars ASAP. My bro has a 07 street bob with 12" apes and didnt have to extend his cables. Anyone know for sure about the '11 super glide custom? Looks like maybe throttle cables will be short. I was looking at some 9" mini apes but not worth the 2.5" gain from factory 6.5" rise. I want 12's just not real sure about the pullback. Will measure my bros maybe tomorrow.
If I have to extend cables I guess I will. That look and feel I have in my head......I think
Thanks for your expertise and time,
Brad Davidson
I found a set with 12.5" pullback "for the old school chopper look" the ad said
anyways is that too much pullback? I am 5'7" apprx. Factory everything so far. Ordering python slipons and bars ASAP. My bro has a 07 street bob with 12" apes and didnt have to extend his cables. Anyone know for sure about the '11 super glide custom? Looks like maybe throttle cables will be short. I was looking at some 9" mini apes but not worth the 2.5" gain from factory 6.5" rise. I want 12's just not real sure about the pullback. Will measure my bros maybe tomorrow.
If I have to extend cables I guess I will. That look and feel I have in my head......I think
Thanks for your expertise and time,
Brad Davidson
I have 08 street bob with a 4" riser and 12" apes and I had enough slack in my cables.
Not sure how similar our bikes are but if you have it externally wired you have alot of options
Not sure how similar our bikes are but if you have it externally wired you have alot of options
Here's a link on how to know exactly where you will be most comfortable with your handlebars.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/other...andlebars.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/other...andlebars.html
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12.5" sounds more like buckhorn to me, but thats personal preference. With apes its easy to change the position of bars, as you can move bars front and back just by loosing risers clamp bolts. Few inches does huge change.
Leaning back on a bike to me is the position you get tired the soonest, at least on highway. You have to grip hard with hands, maybe compressing abs hard.... I do lean bit forward. By doing this, I can have my hands loose, and the top body weight is just keeping me on that position without any effective static muscle stress.
Leaning back on a bike to me is the position you get tired the soonest, at least on highway. You have to grip hard with hands, maybe compressing abs hard.... I do lean bit forward. By doing this, I can have my hands loose, and the top body weight is just keeping me on that position without any effective static muscle stress.
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I am sure if you look around or ask around on the forum you can find a set of stock mini apes with cables or the cables themselves off a Street Bob from some of the members that have swapped out to some 16" or 18" apes. They had to change everything to make the swap.
This somewhat helps also.
http://cycle-ergo.com/
This somewhat helps also.
http://cycle-ergo.com/
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hey welcome rootbeer, try this to find out if 12.5 of pullback is right for you. seems like alot of pullback though
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KahEtuLitCI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KahEtuLitCI
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Thank you all muchly
Never considered the arm fatigue factor as I really havent rode much in my life. Rode a '80 Kawi 750 for 1 summer and dirtbikes my whole life.
I know 12.5 will be excessive. I will take all of your links and suggestions into consideration.
Again, I truly appreciate all of the insight and knowledge you guys have put forward for me. That was very helpful and will put my mind at ease when making my order.
Brad
I know 12.5 will be excessive. I will take all of your links and suggestions into consideration.
Again, I truly appreciate all of the insight and knowledge you guys have put forward for me. That was very helpful and will put my mind at ease when making my order.
Brad
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Interesting video.
Going way back I remember the rule of thumb was when you are sitting comfortably in the saddle, your reach to the bars should allow you to have your elbows bent slightly, and if your hands are above your heart you are likely to experience some numbing at times as well as other uncomfortable aches and pains. Knowing this will allow you to use the method in the video for measuring your fitment.
Lots plays into how each individual sits and fits. Your posture, and arm length are different from everyone else. The true best test is actually riding a bike with the type of bars you are thinking about getting. Sometimes what feels 'good' just sitting will fell altogether different after riding for a few hundred miles.
Some dealerships offer customers some fitment bikes where you can throw on different bars to see what feels best for the rider.
Going way back I remember the rule of thumb was when you are sitting comfortably in the saddle, your reach to the bars should allow you to have your elbows bent slightly, and if your hands are above your heart you are likely to experience some numbing at times as well as other uncomfortable aches and pains. Knowing this will allow you to use the method in the video for measuring your fitment.
Lots plays into how each individual sits and fits. Your posture, and arm length are different from everyone else. The true best test is actually riding a bike with the type of bars you are thinking about getting. Sometimes what feels 'good' just sitting will fell altogether different after riding for a few hundred miles.
Some dealerships offer customers some fitment bikes where you can throw on different bars to see what feels best for the rider.
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