Ape hangers???
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From: Woodbridge
Ape hangers???
Hey guys new to this forum, Ive been a part of another Harley forum for about a month and no one responding and or commenting on new feeds. Just wanted to know what does everyone recommend for getting ape hangers on a bike. Likes or dislikes and which one you like. I ride a 2007 Flxh Street Glide and wanted to see what fits on my bike thank you all.
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Apes are a personal thing. Not everyone is going to like them. I do. The one piece of advice I'd give anyone about apes is - don't knock 'em until you've tried 'em.
As to size, or style, well that's entirely dependent upon your size and your tastes, respectively.
My apes make this the most comfortable bike I've owned - and I've had a few.
Welcome, from Missouri!
As to size, or style, well that's entirely dependent upon your size and your tastes, respectively.
My apes make this the most comfortable bike I've owned - and I've had a few.
Welcome, from Missouri!
Tourer
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From: Middle TN
My 99 Road King came with these apes, and to the best of my knowledge theyre LA Choppers Nice Curves 12 bars. Theyre just below my shoulder in height and feel good, though Ive been looking at Beach Bars lately as a replacement.
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Yeah Im looking at 16 inch apes. I have very long arms so it wont be too harsh. Just trying to find a pair that works with my Harley is confusing. Never owned a Harley, so dont know too much about it. As in the measurements and all and what can fit and what can not. They are not cheap but not expensive, but would like to order ones thats fit then have to send them back.
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Yeah Im looking at 16 inch apes. I have very long arms so it wont be too harsh. Just trying to find a pair that works with my Harley is confusing. Never owned a Harley, so dont know too much about it. As in the measurements and all and what can fit and what can not. They are not cheap but not expensive, but would like to order ones thats fit then have to send them back.
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I've had apes on road kings, ultra's and road glides. The kings are probably best looking with apes. You'll adjust pretty quick to riding with them, if you ride twisties hard, I probably wouldnt recomment them. Outside of that, they are comfy and adjusted correctly, take a lot of strain off your wrist/shoulders. And of course they look cool.
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Road Captain
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Best thing I've seen is one of the members here mocked up apes using PVC pipe. He made different sizes and found what he liked that way. Little bit of time and money well spent in my opinion. I tried to find the thread but wasn't able to. Sorry
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Apes are a personal thing. Not everyone is going to like them. I do. The one piece of advice I'd give anyone about apes is - don't knock 'em until you've tried 'em.
As to size, or style, well that's entirely dependent upon your size and your tastes, respectively.
My apes make this the most comfortable bike I've owned - and I've had a few.
As to size, or style, well that's entirely dependent upon your size and your tastes, respectively.
My apes make this the most comfortable bike I've owned - and I've had a few.
Calini bars are the best imo.
