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Nov 10, 2009 | 02:07 PM

#11

txfxstrider

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Some riders are not bold enough to ride with apes. To each his own (haven't I read this somewhere before?).

Nov 10, 2009 | 02:07 PM

#12

max56

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Some people will never understand. They're content to spew misconceptions in their ignorance. I feel sorry for them.

Nov 10, 2009 | 03:59 PM

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Weevil

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Thread shows promise.

Nov 10, 2009 | 05:07 PM

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slick10

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I've had apes on every bike I've owned since the 80's. For me they are very comfortable and I've "never" had control issues. I did the MSF experienced riders course with my Heritage that had 16 inch apes and passed. Guess I fooled them! Yes, they aren't for everyone.

BTW, the SG has 14 inch bagger apes!

Last edited by slick10; Nov 10, 2009 at 06:07 PM.

Nov 10, 2009 | 05:53 PM

#15

FREEFALL

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If someone is a crappy rider with stock bars, they will be a crappy rider with apes. I ride every day and practice a lot, no issues with slow speed maneuvers here.
I am also I MSF Rider Coach and often use my bike for demos in the BRC/ERC.
Again, no issues here.

Let those that ride decide.

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Freefall

Nov 10, 2009 | 05:59 PM

#16

nitefly11

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From: St Albert Alberta

Quote:

Originally Posted by huffhuff

Sunday i rode in our annual toy run. weather was awesome in the mid 70s. roughly 200 bikes. It was particularly interesting to watch the 3 or 4 riders with apes wallowing around nearly falling down making low speed manuevers in the parking lot. then you get to watch them shaking the feeling back into their hands at stop lights.

To me I love apes, the look, the feel and all that goes with apes.
I had em on everything I've owned so far. My EGS has 12" bagger apes but they'll be changed out over the winter to 15"monkey bars. I've never wallowed at slow speed no idea what you are talking about.