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Old Jan 2, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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Why don't we call them Monkey Bars ? Why would a Man put a Sissy Bar on his bike ? I never liked the term Crash Bars, don't want to crash. Floor Boards, well I put my feet on the floor boards and fell over? Can I use Beach bars in Nebraska? Why is the horn button not connected to the brake? Why isn't neutral on the bottom ? Would you ride an automatic Harley. ??? Have Fun. Just trying to make enough posts to see pictures. THX.
 
Old Jan 2, 2012 | 06:01 PM
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U asked too many questions. I think ape hanger just sounds meaner. Monkey bars are something we played on in school as children.
 
Old Jan 2, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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i go ape all the time
 
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Old Jan 3, 2012 | 02:21 PM
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the horn button is just to let you know you didn't turn your brights on - otherwise it would be louder.
 
Old Jan 3, 2012 | 02:50 PM
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The sissy bar isn't for the man riding the bike. It's for the "sissy" on the back who doesn't feel secure without one. You can buy a shift drum with neutral at the bottom if you want it that way.
 
Old Jan 3, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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I fart louder than my horn sounds lol
 
Old Jan 3, 2012 | 04:46 PM
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I fart louder than my horn sounds lol
so when someone cuts you off, you can just lift a leg and let one go! LOL
 
Old Jan 3, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by randayn
Why don't we call them Monkey Bars ? Why would a Man put a Sissy Bar on his bike ? I never liked the term Crash Bars, don't want to crash. Floor Boards, well I put my feet on the floor boards and fell over? Can I use Beach bars in Nebraska? Why is the horn button not connected to the brake? Why isn't neutral on the bottom ? Would you ride an automatic Harley. ??? Have Fun. Just trying to make enough posts to see pictures. THX.
What about attaching a "t-bag" to your "sissy bar?"
 
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Originally Posted by TheBlackPharoah
Why do i want to see that clip play out in its entirety?
 



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