Handling...and Apes
Yup, I agree completely. If I wanted a sport bike, I would have kept my Ninja 800. It cracks me up the guys who are always trying to see how fast they can go or race each other on the Dragon. I'm like, "man, if you really want to show off how fast you are, go get a number and a sponsor and hit the track with REAL racers...then we'll see how good you really are...otherwise it's just silly." The rest of us bought a mortorcycle to enjoy the ride and that's just what I am trying to do. Thanks, FXD, for getting it, and the feedback. Anyone have any problems with hand numbing with taller apes on long rides? .
Road Master
Joined: May 2014
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From: CT
I have 13" apes on mine with the stock integrated risers. They are exactly at shoulder height and perfect for me.
I don't know how people ride ones like these...
Seem like I'd have to rise out of the saddle just to turn.
I don't know how people ride ones like these...
Seem like I'd have to rise out of the saddle just to turn.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Oregon
https://www.magnumshielding.com go to search by bike....
I agree with going +4, thats what I did, with the exception of front brake. The front brake I went +2. These cables are a little pricey, but look great and are top quality.
I agree with going +4, thats what I did, with the exception of front brake. The front brake I went +2. These cables are a little pricey, but look great and are top quality.
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Sonoma County, CA
I've got mini apes on my Fatbob with a total of 12" of rise. I ride twisties here in Norcal all the time. I don't see the mini apes as an issue at all. Obviously the Dynas aren't comparable to sport bikes so I'm not even going to feed into that convo. I ride my bike pretty hard and it handles great with the apes. Also, for what it's worth, that cone challenge could easily be done with apes...
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Honduras, Central America
Well I only used that video because it was the quickest Youtube result I found. I was talking about those next-to-impossible cone weaves that you see police officers do on white Electra Glides...
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Road Master
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Connecticut
5'10 17 inches and i had some similiar concerns prior...i was pleasentoy surprised on howwell the taller bars handle...i have no problem with my particular riding style..on the other hand i dont have a dragon where i live so...
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Honduras, Central America
Ever since I switched to Z bars my right latissimus dorsi usually takes a beating even on short trips around town. I should've kept the apes, though I opened up like a parachute on long straights when riding at high speeds, which sucks.