Apes - Not Loving 'Em
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Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Illinois
I guess I am wondering this, when you say that you are "Not feeling them", do you mean in an unsafe manner of riding, afraid of crashing, hard to control? or are you feeling like a dork riding around with your hands up in the air? If it's that your feeling unsafe I say do what ever you have to do to get back to feeling safe and comfortable again. If it's your feeling like a dork then I guess thats all on you and how long you wanna ride around feeling that way? I am still torn between trying them or not. One day I read they are the best thing since gold teeth and the very next day I read from guys who can't stand them! I guess it's just something everyone has to work out and find out on their own and come to their own conclusion!
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Tourer
Joined: May 2010
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From: near Chitcago
More along the latter...feel like a goof riding around with my knuckles that high. That's all on me though for getting 'em on before trying apes. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone who has them to try. I've read so many good reviews of the feel and back comfort too. Time will tell...it's just my first impression wasn't good as far as the feel and look and that was a pretty big let down after being so damn excited about picking the bike up.
I guess I am wondering this, when you say that you are "Not feeling them", do you mean in an unsafe manner of riding, afraid of crashing, hard to control? or are you feeling like a dork riding around with your hands up in the air? If it's that your feeling unsafe I say do what ever you have to do to get back to feeling safe and comfortable again. If it's your feeling like a dork then I guess thats all on you and how long you wanna ride around feeling that way? I am still torn between trying them or not. One day I read they are the best thing since gold teeth and the very next day I read from guys who can't stand them! I guess it's just something everyone has to work out and find out on their own and come to their own conclusion!
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 34
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From: Kanagawa, Japan
Yep. What he said. Apes aren't for everyone....
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,183
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From: Las Vegas
I’ve never had a bike with apes so I can’t speak if they are comfortable or not. My observations: on some bikes the shorter apes actually look pretty nice. I think when they are “real high” and pushed forward they look a little weird and uncomfortable. Anyhow, I would never put them on the Limited because I think it would take away from the cold wind protection on my hands. Besides, I really don’t care for the way they look on the full dresser bikes. Now that I got that off my chest... If I were you I would give them a chance, sometimes you just have to get use to things. Just my 2 cents…
Last edited by MADHOG; Mar 16, 2012 at 04:41 PM.
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