T-Bars and big headlamp!
Road Master
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From: bfe
same pipe as supertrapp 2n1 .
I cut slash cut part off .
Road Captain
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From: The Coma
I have a a 7" light with Bungking 12" gusseted Streetbob tbars on my FXD (they are like a mix between window bars and tbars, they work with risers as opposed to replacing them) and I absolutely and instantly noticed improved handling switching from my 12" zbars, and the zbars were better than the 10" mini apes. The geometry and width of the bar definitely affects the steering response due to changes in hand position, leverage and whatnot. So to answer you question, I like the look of my bike better with the fairing on, but it looks alright with a naked front end too, and swapping bars will change the way the bike feels, particularly in turns.
I can get some pics of the bike without the fairing, if you'd like, just let me know.
I can get some pics of the bike without the fairing, if you'd like, just let me know.
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From: san diego
solid bushings get rid of any flew with t bars.. i ran 12" t's and they dont move
here are some from la choppers
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LA-Choppers-...e44dce&vxp=mtr
here are some from la choppers
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LA-Choppers-...e44dce&vxp=mtr
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From: The Whale's Vagina
They aren't as narrow as I want though, so I'll be cutting an inch off the ends to move the grips in tighter. There's just over an inch of space on each side before the taper to the 1 1/4 section. Since it's tapered instead of stepped, I may even be able to come in tighter than that.
Thanks for the info SquidHead - I'm pretty sure I'm going to try for the MX T-bars before the season's wrapped here (figure I'll get them in raw and have em PC'd flat over the winter)
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From: Honduras, Central America
Originally Posted by HogPro
I don't think one or the other will make the bike handle better. Most of how the bike handles is the rider and other individual components such as motor and suspension. I have had both on varying bikes and rode each bike to it's limits which had nothing to do with the bars. T Bars are usually a good bit narrower than apes.
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Road Master
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From: bfe
So...ape hangers reduce handling capabilities? I beg to differ good sir. The only drawback for me was the long straights, were the higher speeds would open me up like a parachute, but on curves? Not really. Taking curves with ape hangers was just as fun. As for the flex, there are polyurethane riser bushings that will reduce that, and if you're more of an extremist, brass riser bushings are also available.
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From: Honduras, Central America
I have never seen apes that did not flex and solid bushings with risers still flex more than tbars , when you've been riding Harleys 30 years we can talk about how im wrong
First off, when exactly did I say there would be NO flex? I said better bushings would reduce (not eliminate) "noticeable" flex. I used 20'' inch apes and the twisties were not a problem, the straights were. (because of wind resistance at high speeds)
I just happen to agree with HogPro when he says
It is really more a preference of looks and comfort.