Ape Hangers??
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From: New Braunfels
Ape Hangers??
Currently have some 15" Santee Bonanza II Apes that I bought off of a forum member here but the ride is not that great. I am 5'9" and want some apes that will be more comfortable. My requirements are narrow bottom to fit the front forks look, have to be black, at least 15", and better pullback than the santees. The Santees also have a huge downturn by the controls that seems like it would cause issues over time with the brake reservoir so more traditional style bars would make sense to me. Anyone have any suggestions/pictures of some comfortable apes that meet those requirements. I would hate to keep purchasing bars over and over again to find the right ones. Makes more sense to me to seek out some knowledge here.
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From: St. Clair Co., MO
Look at Burly? Here's their 14" Narrow on my bike (they do a 16" as well).
Not much drop, but not sure what you mean by "better" pullback. These seems to have about the least pullback I could find in a set of apes, which is exactly what I wanted. Much more natural wrist angle for me.
Not much drop, but not sure what you mean by "better" pullback. These seems to have about the least pullback I could find in a set of apes, which is exactly what I wanted. Much more natural wrist angle for me.
Last edited by Carl '69; Jan 27, 2014 at 01:27 PM.
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From: albuquerque
I have santee bars on my bike now but thinking of going with carlini evil apes which are 17" and the santee bars are 15"..I have then on the bike for about a year now have had no issue with them.I am 5'9" my hands are just below my shoulders.the carlini apes my hands are a little above my shoulders.sorry about the sideways pics:/
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Yep. I have the 14" on mine and love them.
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