The two bikes that I've had only had factory handlebars on them and I was curious about something. I was looking at the fat mini-apes in my Harley caralog and I was wondering about something. When I ride and it's windy, I like to lean into the wind to minimize some of the effect of the wind hitting me head on. When a person puts mini-apes on, wouldn't that take away the ability to lean into the wind and the wind would have more of an impact on the rider? If I read right, the mini-apes are only 10.5" tall. I was just looking at possible mods and I was wondering about it. I realize that looks are important on mods, but I also want safe riding. I was just curious, Thanks.

 

It's really going to depend on how they fit you. Some people might find that they can lean in and some people may not. You should probably find a friend or group member that has some and ask them or see if you can (nobody beat me) sit on their ride and see for yourself. I personally don't lean forward into the wind because it's really uncomfortable with forward controls... Hope you can find out.