Are real high apes comfprtable?
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Are real high apes comfortable?
I saw this in traffic this morning. I don't know if you can see it clearly. The grips were about even with the top of his helmet. Is that comfortable for any length of time?
I know it's his bike and he must like it, I just wondered.
BTW it was a great looking bike.
Last edited by GVDobler; Feb 19, 2010 at 04:13 PM.
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I used to have pull back drags and I thought I would be sacrificing comfort when I switched to my apes. They are actually very comfortable. Surprised the hell outta me. My hands are at my face level. I can go 5 hours no problem.
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Each person is different.
I had 12 1/2 Wild ones (not really tall) on my RK and felt like I was always pulling on them. Rolled them back slightly thinking I needed more elbow bend but it didn't help.
Went back to the RK highbars.
To each their own,
Krusr
I had 12 1/2 Wild ones (not really tall) on my RK and felt like I was always pulling on them. Rolled them back slightly thinking I needed more elbow bend but it didn't help.
Went back to the RK highbars.
To each their own,
Krusr
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16's put me in my riding sweet spot. Perfect leverage for around town and through twisty roads. Got a buddy with high bars ask to ride around block ....and you'll have a winter project.
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my '94 fxdwg with 20" apes on 2" risers. rode it all the way from south texas to milwaukee for the 100th h/d anniversary. in this picture, i have them laid back a little which made it pretty comfortable for the long ride; normally though, they're straight up. i love it!
