Apehanger and handling in the twisities
RE: Apehanger and handling in the twisities
might sound wrong to some of ya......after installing mini apes on my ride a few months back, I feel like I have more control....I absolutly love the way it feels compared to the stock bars that were on it.
just sayin...
just sayin...
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Colorado Springs
RE: Apehanger and handling in the twisities
I find the biggest difference to be how you turn the bike in the twistys. With drag bars you can push on the handlebar to turn but with the ape hangers you have to lean into it more. (I know that was a terrible description but it is early)
Personally, I love the apes and I have no problems keeping up with other riders in the mountains.
Personally, I love the apes and I have no problems keeping up with other riders in the mountains.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Fort Bragg, NC
RE: Apehanger and handling in the twisities
I recently took a trip to the lake here on the Tex/La border and its nothing but twisty turns for miles. My 16's posed no threat while I going through at good speed 
Everyday at work I hear it.."how do you ride with hands way above your head?", "That just looks uncomfortable!" "You ruined your bike with those bars" BLAH BLAH BLAH. To each his own!
Everyday at work I hear it.."how do you ride with hands way above your head?", "That just looks uncomfortable!" "You ruined your bike with those bars" BLAH BLAH BLAH. To each his own!
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From: Olympia, Washington
RE: Apehanger and handling in the twisities
ORIGINAL: buzzingstrings
might sound wrong to some of ya......after installing mini apes on my ride a few months back, I feel like I have more control....I absolutly love the way it feels compared to the stock bars that were on it.
just sayin...
might sound wrong to some of ya......after installing mini apes on my ride a few months back, I feel like I have more control....I absolutly love the way it feels compared to the stock bars that were on it.
just sayin...
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: SW Corner of NW Corner
RE: Apehanger and handling in the twisities
I've got 10" chubby's, - slightly taller than stock - I push my bike pretty hard. They steer just like anyother bike going through the curves... its all just counter steering anyway
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RE: Apehanger and handling in the twisities
ORIGINAL: thrillseeker
I've got 10" chubby's, - slightly taller than stock - I push my bike pretty hard. They steer just like anyother bike going through the curves... its all just counter steering anyway
I've got 10" chubby's, - slightly taller than stock - I push my bike pretty hard. They steer just like anyother bike going through the curves... its all just counter steering anyway
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Sugarland, Tx
RE: Apehanger and handling in the twisities
I find myself leaning a lot more than I used to. The bike just seems to float wherever I want it to! It's like riding on a cloud of air, and my arms and back are so comfortable. I'll never go back!! So I gotta ask: "Where does all this misconception and hatred for Apes come from?" I really am being serious!! I dont understand it?? [
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RE: Apehanger and handling in the twisities
I'd rather ride aH-D with Apes thru the twisties that has conservative Rake and trail measurments than a bike with Drags barsthat has a hell of a lot rake and negative trail in the twisties.
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From: hollywood, FL
RE: Apehanger and handling in the twisities
ORIGINAL: Jake88
"Where does all this misconception and hatred for Apes come from?" I really am being serious!! I dont understand it?? [][]
"Where does all this misconception and hatred for Apes come from?" I really am being serious!! I dont understand it?? [
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