drag or apes
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RE: drag or apes
that is always a hard decision to make b/c they all look awesome with both and the solo look. i would do the apes just to be different. all trains have drags. it would be a nice change. good in ur decision.
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RE: drag or apes
Iwas about to post the same thing whenI saw this thread. I have a 2005 night train, and was thinking about apes. I am 5-10 with average reach, I was wondering how apes were for riding. I am thinking black 14" nash gimps. any and all opinions are appreciated. and thanks tinger for posting this.
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Everyone always thinks Apes are uncomfortable. Wrong. They are actually more comfortable than most any stock bars. On my bike, 1999 Fatboy, they put me sitting straight up. I have a bad back and it's very comfotable.
As for control, it's weird for the first hour, but then you get used to it. It's actually easier to turn and lean because with Apes you get more leverage leaning the bike each way.
As for control, it's weird for the first hour, but then you get used to it. It's actually easier to turn and lean because with Apes you get more leverage leaning the bike each way.
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RE: drag or apes
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Everyone always thinks Apes are uncomfortable. Wrong. They are actually more comfortable than most any stock bars. On my bike, 1999 Fatboy, they put me sitting straight up. I have a bad back and it's very comfotable.
As for control, it's weird for the first hour, but then you get used to it. It's actually easier to turn and lean because with Apes you get more leverage leaning the bike each way.
Everyone always thinks Apes are uncomfortable. Wrong. They are actually more comfortable than most any stock bars. On my bike, 1999 Fatboy, they put me sitting straight up. I have a bad back and it's very comfotable.
As for control, it's weird for the first hour, but then you get used to it. It's actually easier to turn and lean because with Apes you get more leverage leaning the bike each way.
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RE: drag or apes
I just switched from drags to 16" apes on my 07 standard. They look cool, and feel pretty comfortable sitting still, but you catch alot more wind while you're riding. Kinda like a big parachute with your arms stretched out there. I think the drags were more comfortable, but it seems everyone has them. The apes just look better in my oppinion. I'll try to get pics soon.