View Poll Results: Have you ever tried ape hangers 14" tall or higher, and did you stay with them?

I tried them, but didn't like them.

17.31%

I tried them, and stayed with them.

58.65%

I tried them, and stayed with apes but went shorter

2.88%

I tried them, and stayed with apes but went taller.

21.15%

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Aug 29, 2011 | 06:54 PM

#11

Nickrc3

Road Captain

Joined: Jul 2009

Posts: 545

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From: Miami, Florida

Had 14" CycleSmith apes and after two weeks, removed them and went with 16" Flying Apes from Carlini.

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Aug 29, 2011 | 07:00 PM

#12

Dilemma

Road Master

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 968

Likes: 2

From: Suburban Hell, MN

18's. Love 'em.

Aug 29, 2011 | 10:49 PM

#13

Grand-Dragon

Cruiser

Joined: Feb 2011

Posts: 229

Likes: 9

From: Oceanside now Tennessee

I have had 16's on my 09 Roadking. If I could snap my fingers and 18's would appear? I'd be snappin all day.

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Aug 30, 2011 | 07:27 AM

#14

bikerlaw

Ultimate HDF Member

Joined: Jun 2007

Posts: 9,193

Likes: 494

From: Richmond, VA

Oh yeah. I love apes. 14's, 15's, 16's.... all of them. I have a Springer with a 21 inch wheel so its not like I'm trying to run down the corner carvers. Apes just help me sit up straight and feel more comfortable.

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Aug 30, 2011 | 07:34 AM

#15

KSRoadKing

Grand HDF Member

Joined: Apr 2011

Posts: 3,769

Likes: 3

From: Junction City, Kansas

I have 16's on my Road King and love them. They are right at shoulder height, maybe just a tad higher. Very comfortable.

Aug 30, 2011 | 09:00 AM

#16

Ironheadslave

Novice

Joined: Jan 2010

Posts: 17

Likes: 0

From: West Palm Beach

I have 16's with 3" risers, once you get used to the wind change, theyre great. But they do pick up more vibration than the drag bars I'm used to, so keep em a little loose on long rides so you can put em where they need to be. Less stress on the risers that way too

Aug 30, 2011 | 09:11 AM

#17

checkers

Ultimate HDF Member

Joined: Jan 2009

Posts: 5,016

Likes: 277

From: East Tn Foot of The Dragon

Only my 2 cents, but if you install bars where your hands are above your shoulders you are inviting at least a conversation from Barney Fife. You will also hurt your resale or trade value on your bike, if that is in the future. You could also look at the Heritage Softail Classic bars from HD, Best bars for hieghth I have had for comfort and legal, dont know is they will fit ie, cables etc

Last edited by checkers; Aug 31, 2011 at 01:22 PM.

Aug 30, 2011 | 09:54 AM

#18

norton

Road Captain

Joined: Aug 2005

Posts: 664

Likes: 9

From: Nowhere

I guess I'm the only one that doesn't like them and personally don't quite under stand the fad. But then again, I don't like piercings and purple hair either.

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