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seems to be the general consensus that mild apes are for comfort. wild apes... well, some folks just can't help but push something good, way beyond reasonable.
I just quoted this because of the "uniqueness" of the RD 350 with extended forks/apes and that chopper seat setup!
There can't be too many of these around.
Thanks for posting the pic!
Hard to tell from the pic, but those bars were made from flat stock that was twisted into spirals...
To each their own. I personally prefer the dirt bike style handlebars and wrist angle. I didn't like my mini apes and replaced them with pullback drags. For me way more comfortable. But if you like apes, go for it.
I work with a guy who was asking me "duh whats up with those harley guys that ride with their hands in the air, they looks so stupid"
I told him, next time you see one, you should tell him that. We both knew he doesn't have the sack to.
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