View Poll Results: Should I go back to the ape hangers?
Absolutely. Go back to the apes!
46
86.79%
Screw the apes! Keep the z-bars.
7
13.21%
Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll
Considering going back to the apes...
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Honduras, Central America
Considering going back to the apes...
I've had z-bars for less than a year now. Installed them in December 2012, then I wrecked the bike on February 2013 and since May I've started riding again. They're not bad, I can't complain. They're great for city riding (which is what I mostly do) I can tuck my head in and rev the bike up! However, my back aches from time to time, specially during lane splitting speeds in long lines of traffic but that's about it. My old ape hangers 
did not give me that problem. The only and biggest issue with the apes was going at highway speeds, wind resistance would take the fun out of speeding (in hindsight, maybe that was a good thing)
So yeah, nostalgia's kicking in, what do you guys think? Should I go back to the apes or what?
did not give me that problem. The only and biggest issue with the apes was going at highway speeds, wind resistance would take the fun out of speeding (in hindsight, maybe that was a good thing)So yeah, nostalgia's kicking in, what do you guys think? Should I go back to the apes or what?
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Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Los Lunas, NM
My vote is back to apes as well. They would better and you have admitted theyre more comfortable. You could always use a detachable windshield for longer, higher speed, runs on the highway...Damn nice looking scoot by the way bro!
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 809
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From: Honduras, Central America
About the windshield, I hadn't even thought about it, thanks for the tip! I've always considered them to be an accessory for old timers, but then again, opening up like a parachute at highway speeds is no fun at all. I'll look into those ASAP.
+1 on the detachable windshield, I have one for my bike. It doesn't look the greatest but it sure helps out on the long rides.
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Sonoma County, CA
I think both styles look good, but in the end you have to be comfortable. That's why I voted for the apes.
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Road Master
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Good thing I kept the apes.
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Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Glendale, AZ
From your picture, there is quite a bit of height difference between the 2. Looks like you need something between then..maybe a taller z-bar (not just risers, that would look dorky on a z-bar).