Harley Davidson Forums

Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

apes not tall enough

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 15, 2009 | 09:11 PM
Share
  #1  
Ranger-Herb's Avatar
Ranger-Herb
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Default apes not tall enough
I put the road6customs 16 in apes on my cross bones. After I have ridden it awhile, I love the feel but wish they were a little taller. I think its the way the grips angle down that makes it feel shorter. Ive got enough wire and cables to go up about 2 more inches. Should I just order another set of bars, or can I get some 6" risers. I love the look of the dogbone style, but will tall risers be ok with apes? thanks,

Alex
 
Reply
0
Old Jul 15, 2009 | 10:32 PM
Share
  #2  
BLKnCHRME09Deluxe's Avatar
BLKnCHRME09Deluxe
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,864
Likes: 7
From: kansas city,mo
Default
 
Reply
0
Old Jul 15, 2009 | 10:41 PM
Share
  #3  
Joe What's Avatar
Joe What
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,359
Likes: 2
Default
Where are the pictures.......
 
Reply
0
Old Jul 15, 2009 | 10:43 PM
Share
  #4  
anubisss's Avatar
anubisss
Banned
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 17,265
Likes: 21
From: Los Angeles, CA
Default
Just order some taller bars. Get what you really want. Sometimes the only way to know what you really want is to buy the wrong thing. Been there, done that.
 
Reply
0
Old Jul 15, 2009 | 10:49 PM
Share
  #5  
m i k e's Avatar
m i k e
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 6,344
Likes: 6
From: my house
Default
start w/ risers,easier change less $$$
oh yeah got any pics????
 
Reply
0
Old Jul 16, 2009 | 12:54 AM
Share
  #6  
vulcanater's Avatar
vulcanater
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 578
Likes: 1
From: Many, Louisiana
Default
Originally Posted by Ranger-Herb
I put the road6customs 16 in apes on my cross bones. After I have ridden it awhile, I love the feel but wish they were a little taller. I think its the way the grips angle down that makes it feel shorter. Ive got enough wire and cables to go up about 2 more inches. Should I just order another set of bars, or can I get some 6" risers. I love the look of the dogbone style, but will tall risers be ok with apes? thanks,

Alex
I did the same thing. I put BR Custom Cycles apes on my Night Train. I had never ridden with ape hangers before, so I didn't know how tall I really wanted. I got them 16", but that's to the top. My hands were probably 14". I put them on 1 3/34" risers. They were ALOT more comfortable than the drag bars, but after a while my lower neck and shoulders would hurt. So I re-routed the cables and put the stock (6" or 6 1/2") Night Train risers back on to see if that would help. It's way more comfortably now. I can ride all day and not hurt at all. No problems except it don't look near as good with the tall risers. So I had my leather jacket rolled up and strapped to the risers. That kinda hid the risers and looked alot better. But since it's summer now, I strapped a tool bag in place of the jacket. Don't look as goos as with the jacket but still helps hide the risers. I'm wanting to get a set of 4 1/2" risers and try them. I paid almost $300.00 for my raw bars alone. So I'm not about to just order another taller set like them.
 
Attached Thumbnails apes not tall enough-my-night-train-081.jpg   apes not tall enough-bike-pics-016.jpg  
Reply
0
Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:44 AM
Share
  #7  
Ranger-Herb's Avatar
Ranger-Herb
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Default
thanks, Ill work on some pics.
 
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:53 AM
Share
  #8  
Chazmanian's Avatar
Chazmanian
R.I.P. BROTHER
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,076
Likes: 6
From: Colorado Springs
Default
it don't look near as good with the tall risers. So I had my leather jacket rolled up and strapped to the risers
Thats badass!!!
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:16 AM
Share
  #9  
BigMike17's Avatar
BigMike17
Road Master
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,110
Likes: 119
From: NC
Default
Same experience for me...started with 16's...ended up with 20's...
 
Reply
0
Old Jul 16, 2009 | 09:49 AM
Share
  #10  
Alain's Avatar
Alain
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,762
Likes: 12
From: north jersey
Default
change the risers before changing the bars. i'm gonna go with 18s from BR custom bikes, hope they are tall enough.
 
Reply
0



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:14 AM.


Top

© 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands

Follow Us        


When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

story-0
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-4
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-5
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE