Ape Hangers
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 366
Likes: 0
From: central WA
I have apes on both my XL1200C and my FXST, as well as on previous bikes I've owned. They're the first mod I make on a bike. I dislike leaning forward when I'm cruising around...it's uncomfortable for me in that position, and even more so with forward controls.
I have 10" mini's on 4" risers on my Sportster...about shoulder high and comfortable. It had drag bars on it when I bought it (and forward controls)...by the time I got home from buying it, about a 25 mile ride, my back was already talkin' to me about how soon I could take the damn things off and put apes on.
Here's a pic of mine...taken about two weeks after purchase, I hadn't even taken the reflective strips off the forks yet.
I have 10" mini's on 4" risers on my Sportster...about shoulder high and comfortable. It had drag bars on it when I bought it (and forward controls)...by the time I got home from buying it, about a 25 mile ride, my back was already talkin' to me about how soon I could take the damn things off and put apes on.
Here's a pic of mine...taken about two weeks after purchase, I hadn't even taken the reflective strips off the forks yet.
Thread Starter
|
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,272
Likes: 20
From: Shamokin, PA
I have apes on both my XL1200C and my FXST, as well as on previous bikes I've owned. They're the first mod I make on a bike. I dislike leaning forward when I'm cruising around...it's uncomfortable for me in that position, and even more so with forward controls.
I have 10" mini's on 4" risers on my Sportster...about shoulder high and comfortable. It had drag bars on it when I bought it (and forward controls)...by the time I got home from buying it, about a 25 mile ride, my back was already talkin' to me about how soon I could take the damn things off and put apes on.
Here's a pic of mine...taken about two weeks after purchase, I hadn't even taken the reflective strips off the forks yet.
I have 10" mini's on 4" risers on my Sportster...about shoulder high and comfortable. It had drag bars on it when I bought it (and forward controls)...by the time I got home from buying it, about a 25 mile ride, my back was already talkin' to me about how soon I could take the damn things off and put apes on.
Here's a pic of mine...taken about two weeks after purchase, I hadn't even taken the reflective strips off the forks yet.
So would most of you agree that they're more comfy then the stock setup?
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 277
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
Well thinking about going to these at some point. Think that they would be more comfortable due to not leaning forward. How tall did you guys go? I just want something that I can pull closer to me so my back doesn't take a beating.
About how much did it cost you guys as well. Post pictures if you can.
About how much did it cost you guys as well. Post pictures if you can.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
