Misconceptions about ape hangers...
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RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
I have 16s on my Deluxe and they feel great. I have done trips with no problems at all. Very comfortable for hours, especially with a t-bag on the passenger seat to rest the ol' back against. A friend has 18s and I sat on his and they felt great...kind of made me wish I had gone with 18s. One thing to consider is whether or not your run with a windshield. My 16s are right about even with the top of a full size Deluxe windshield. I think 18s would sit above the top and I would not care for that look. I only run my shield on the super slab but I do not want my bars sitting above the top.
BTW, I am digging these Nightsters...especially the silver/black denim. I may pick one up this year. I think some 12s or 16s in black would look awesome on that bike. What size are yours?
BTW, I am digging these Nightsters...especially the silver/black denim. I may pick one up this year. I think some 12s or 16s in black would look awesome on that bike. What size are yours?
Road Master
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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?
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RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
ORIGINAL: DR.Greenthumb
Well here's my bike before and after Apes.Honestly can yousay the Apes detract from the looks.
ORIGINAL: Bill G
I agree with you, don't like them at all on any Harley model. They take away from the looks of every bike I have seen them on,but again the mini apes look pretty good on a lot of models, just don't care for the tall ones.
Take Care,
Bill G
ORIGINAL: Redneck
Don't like em...
Don't like em...
Take Care,
Bill G
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RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
ORIGINAL: spike95
Maybe he was talking about those big 1.5 inch thick monstrosities that so many of you like to roll with! Take 18" apes and then make them fat as a baseball bat and I'd say they could be described as "redonkulous". I know everyone loves the fat bars and I am in the minority here so flame away if you like.
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?
Now THAT is a beautiful bike!
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RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
Statplexi
I currently have the HD minis.I measured them and they seem to be 10 inchers.
I have BR building me some 1.25 inch, 16 inch tall bent ape killers in black. They should really change things up a bit. When I get through with this bike you probably won't be able to tell its a nightster.
I currently have the HD minis.I measured them and they seem to be 10 inchers.
I have BR building me some 1.25 inch, 16 inch tall bent ape killers in black. They should really change things up a bit. When I get through with this bike you probably won't be able to tell its a nightster.
6th Gear
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RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
I have the tall ones on my sportster with an extended front end and it can be squirrley as hell over 50 mph,,,and on a windy day hang on brother...kinda depends on your set up...about 100 miles on the sporty then I go grab the Fat Boy....ahhhhhhhhhhh
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