Misconceptions about ape hangers...
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Lake Arrowhead, ca
RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
They make 1.5" I've seen um. Can't remember who but they do not use a sleeve and require a different riser too (bec. of diameter change). I'll try to find out.
Oh - I have 16" apes with forward controls on a spec construction out of a fat boy (sold to nephew). They were great but he rolled them all the way forward and it was way diffrent.
Oh - I have 16" apes with forward controls on a spec construction out of a fat boy (sold to nephew). They were great but he rolled them all the way forward and it was way diffrent.
Stage III
Joined: Mar 2008
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RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
Well not sure about others but im short (5ft 7) i have mini ape hangers probably about the size of the bob on my softail standard and i dont think i would ever go back to standard bars. I have a question for some of your guys with the bigger apes. Would it be a problem for someone who is short to go much higher than the bob height.
Mayhem
Mayhem
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From: Ohio
RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
So now your a phsycologist and understand everyone's motives. I guess all the folks on this post who say they are more comfortable are a pack of liars and are really screaming for attention...
Tourer
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RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
I like my minis but I have some 16"s on order.......Anybody think I should go 18"s before it is too late to change my order?
Thisbike is more my style. Gonna start building one before too long.
Thisbike is more my style. Gonna start building one before too long.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Oldham, South Dakota
RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
I used to be an anti-ape man myself but I rode a RK with 12" mini-apes and I'm sold on them. I love the way the bike handles on the road and you feel more like you are sitting down in the bike instead of up on top of it. I will be going up to some 14 or 16s on my RK as soon as the dollar allows.
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From: Lansdale, Pa
RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
ORIGINAL: txfxstrider
Oh yeah. What about your brain? Is that why so many have their head up their azz?
ORIGINAL: huffhuff
there has to be a reason why they are illegal in many states and it isn't cause they look stoopid. hands should not be above your heart for a long length of time.......
there has to be a reason why they are illegal in many states and it isn't cause they look stoopid. hands should not be above your heart for a long length of time.......
Oh yeah. What about your brain? Is that why so many have their head up their azz?
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RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
ORIGINAL: JohnnyBoy
DR. Feel Good Has it right!!!!! I was suffering from back fatigue before I switched to ape's. Best mod I ever did for my bike.
DR. Feel Good Has it right!!!!! I was suffering from back fatigue before I switched to ape's. Best mod I ever did for my bike.
Nice bike by the way. Well...except for the apes!
