Misconceptions about ape hangers...
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,296
Likes: 2
From: canada
RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
Interesting thread. I was thinking about a set for my Deuce. Broke my back 2 years ago (C5 & C6), and still have a screwed-up shoulder & collarbone. After a day of riding, it feels like my arm's coming out of its' socket, but it's always been something I've just lived with.
I sat on the bike and measured - with my arms outstretched, and a 14" set of apes, my hands would be at shoulder level, slightly bent. After all this, I'm wondering if I should go with 16's. Opinions?
Also, are there kits you can buy with everything included inside the bars (ie wiring, clutch & throttle cables)? Anyone know of any suppliers?
Cannon
I sat on the bike and measured - with my arms outstretched, and a 14" set of apes, my hands would be at shoulder level, slightly bent. After all this, I'm wondering if I should go with 16's. Opinions?
Also, are there kits you can buy with everything included inside the bars (ie wiring, clutch & throttle cables)? Anyone know of any suppliers?
Cannon
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 707
Likes: 1
From: Edmonton, Alberta
RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
Have a look at these guys; I think a few of the fellas here have bought their apes from them with little or no problems. Iâm seriously thinking of buying a set from them.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harle...QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Harle...QQcmdZViewItem
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
Rabbit, these guy's are stink holes. It took over a month to get my bars. I liked the set-up, But it was winter and I had the time to wait. But now and dealing with hill county liars, I would not stand for it at riding season.
Your call.
Your call.
Thread Starter
|
Banned
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 17,265
Likes: 21
From: Los Angeles, CA
RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
www.wild1inc.com
Glad to see this thread resurrected from the dead. "Ape hangers are for posers and are uncomfortable...
"
Glad to see this thread resurrected from the dead. "Ape hangers are for posers and are uncomfortable...
"
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 887
Likes: 4
From:
RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
I've got stock Bob bars on my FXD. Single best mod ever to any bike I have ever had. All these years I could have been riding like this (re: comfortable). My other bikes were ok, but the slightly raised bars put me in exactly the right position to ride all day without any arm fatigue. Not sure I'd ever go any higher, but know for sure I'll never go back to those stock bars. I may be posing, but I'm posing as a comfortable guy.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,247
Likes: 0
From: Salt Lake City, Utah
RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
A Fat Boy isn't truly a Fat Boy until it has Ape's.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 531
Likes: 1
From: S.C.
RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
Ain't got no misconceptions about apes - I love 'em. The Streetbob apes I put recently on my sporty makes the bike handle 10 times better - at least I'm hunched over the tank. First time I've enjoyed the sporty since I bought it.
[IMG]local://upfiles/33976/09EA9C1ADEB64467BD88FF4809F7BB4C.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/33976/09EA9C1ADEB64467BD88FF4809F7BB4C.jpg[/IMG]
Banned
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,889
Likes: 2
From:
RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
ORIGINAL: FACTION95
One Joker on here posted "Just today I saw this stunning red Deluxe and it had these redonkulously ginormous bars that ,in my opinion,completly ruined the bike.Am I missing something? Every time I see a bike like that It just screams POSER!"
apes = poser?
One Joker on here posted "Just today I saw this stunning red Deluxe and it had these redonkulously ginormous bars that ,in my opinion,completly ruined the bike.Am I missing something? Every time I see a bike like that It just screams POSER!"
apes = poser?
Actually I'm the joker that wrote that post. Now I would'nt say poser. Now I would say "screaming for attention"!! Mini apes are one thing. Though not my thing I can see why some like them. But ginormous apes just look stupid. IMO.
It's your bike do with it what you want.
