Neck burn
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I don't wear a helmet, so looks like risers, or different bars. I always thought apes would kill your shoulders, I guess I must be wrong. Thanks for all the replys. Time to go out and get the burn going again. Ha
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Apes are much more comfortable than they look. Go to a dealer and see if they've got a set installed on one of their bikes and sit on it. You'll be amazed at how much better than stock they are.
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I'm the same way with working with my arms over my head plus I have arthritis in my right shoulder but after riding my friends custom with 14" apes for well over 3 hours with no pain whatsoever, I think I will be going that way. I also find that my shoulders drop when I ride with apes. My arms raise but my shoulders are much more relaxed.
Maybe others with apes will stop in and give their experiences.
Maybe others with apes will stop in and give their experiences.
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Everyone has their own thing that helped them. For me, I sat on my bike with my back straight...sitting up like my grade school teachers taught me (bless them.haha)..
Then I put my arms out. I made sure my elbows were still bent a little and forearms were near parallel to the ground. I then bought 4 inch pull back risers, and then angled my handlebars down just a bit so my wrist were not bent up or down when holding on.
Again, to each there own. I find pain comes from one part of my body trying to compensate for an odd position of another part of my body.
Then I put my arms out. I made sure my elbows were still bent a little and forearms were near parallel to the ground. I then bought 4 inch pull back risers, and then angled my handlebars down just a bit so my wrist were not bent up or down when holding on.
Again, to each there own. I find pain comes from one part of my body trying to compensate for an odd position of another part of my body.
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I may have missed something here...But do you use a windshield? That'll save your neck from a lot of pain.
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I have 12" and 10" apes on my bike. Depends on the risers how high an ape to get and the height of your back. Mine sit about 2-3" below my shoulders and I have ridden crosscountry several times with no neck pain or shoulder pain. Apes that are higher than your shoulder may make your hands go numb constantly.. NOT FUN.. but these are just my opinions I'm sure others will say something different..
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No, I don't use a windshield. Signed up for Friday off, so taking a ride to the Harley store, and check on risers, and bars. Thanks for all the advice.