Misconceptions about ape hangers...
Road Master
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From: Winslow, Arizona
RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
They're illegal in many states because at the time it was a way to control those terrible nonconformist bikers that were chopping their rides and putting bluedots on their tailights. Many states are currently looking at removing or modifying those laws.
And, while they weren't outlawed because they look 'stoopid', they were outlawed because they looked different.
And, while they weren't outlawed because they look 'stoopid', they were outlawed because they looked different.
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RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
Isaw some apes at the last bike blessing they were a foot over their shoulders..everyone had them in one small group...
We do alot of riding on really twisty roads - may be whythey are not very popular around here..
We do alot of riding on really twisty roads - may be whythey are not very popular around here..
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RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
ORIGINAL: Tailbreaker
I have to agree with you. I used to ride year round. Though the ice, snow and rain, nothing kept me off of two wheels. Now that I am almost 40, I have realized that I have a car for that!!
I hate to admit it, but I have become a fair weather rider[:@].
In reality, I'd guess that most of use are more poser than hardcore, regardless of what type of bars we have.
I hate to admit it, but I have become a fair weather rider[:@].
my car is just for hauling music gear and groceries.
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RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
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. look at the number of time you see riders shaking their hands to get circulation back at stoplights. you need to be able to make any manuever without taking one of your hands from the bars, hard to do with apes.
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. look at the number of time you see riders shaking their hands to get circulation back at stoplights. you need to be able to make any manuever without taking one of your hands from the bars, hard to do with apes.
no beer sales on sunday in lots of areas. no good reason for that.
pot laws? pure bs. both alcohol and tobacco are way more dangerous, but you can get them at the gas station here.
im not a fan of apes either, but not because of some law somewhere.
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RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
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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From: SRQ (Sarasota)
RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
I like em on some scootz like dyna bobs, not so much on some others. Not on mine now.
Just like a hardtail, I'd prefer them for barhopping and not so much cross country.
First few times I encountered them I didn't like them at all - but my tude has changed a bit. I seem to be appreciating lots of differences in bikes that I didn't really care for in earlier years.
Just like a hardtail, I'd prefer them for barhopping and not so much cross country.
First few times I encountered them I didn't like them at all - but my tude has changed a bit. I seem to be appreciating lots of differences in bikes that I didn't really care for in earlier years.
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RE: Misconceptions about ape hangers...
They do keep you pits dryer and I really like the stock mini-apes on my Steet Bob.
Really tall apes do adversely affect handling and control. Think about it, have you ever seen a road racing bike with apes? I know, I know, they use clip ons for a more aerodynamic slipstream but seriously, drag bars and flat track bars allow more control but let's face it - for street riding, comfort and style are imnportant factors.
Apehangers, like whiskey is a good thing in moderation.
Really tall apes do adversely affect handling and control. Think about it, have you ever seen a road racing bike with apes? I know, I know, they use clip ons for a more aerodynamic slipstream but seriously, drag bars and flat track bars allow more control but let's face it - for street riding, comfort and style are imnportant factors.
Apehangers, like whiskey is a good thing in moderation.
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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?
