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Jan 14, 2015 | 08:01 AM

#81

stevemucha1

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From: Vermont

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clint44

Could you kinda give us a ballpark figure what it would cost to add 12"-14" apes to a 2011 Street Glide?

Do it yourself: $200 - $400 for the bars and $30 for wire extensions.

Pay someone: $1,100 - $1,500 I was quoted.

I did mine myself. Used bpd's instruction (member here with a tutorial of pictures). It was frustating at points but not at all difficult if you have some mechanical ability.

Jan 14, 2015 | 08:19 AM

#82

HKMark23

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From: Great State of Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasRoper

I see a lot of posts about apes. I don't get it and think they look like sheet but I can't say I've tried them so tell me why they are so popular. It dosn't look like it would be good for cornering leverage and I'm thinking my hands would go to sleep. I'm not trying to pick a fight, I really just don't get it from any perspective and want to know.

I'm a relatively new rider. So far, I'm good with "counter steering" and putting that into practice. What is "cornering leverage" ? How do I get that working for me ?

Thanx

Jan 14, 2015 | 10:56 AM

#83

Bretley

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From: Minnesota

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuraGlide

Regularly drag the floorboards in the curves around here. Feels like adding power steering with the added leverage from taller bars.

I have 18" apes. I don't drag the floorboards much, but sometimes I do drag my knuckles on the pavement.

Jan 14, 2015 | 11:07 AM

#84

roadking2014

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From: South Carolina

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKMark23

I'm a relatively new rider. So far, I'm good with "counter steering" and putting that into practice. What is "cornering leverage" ? How do I get that working for me ?

Thanx

not speaking for the poster but "cornering leverage" has to do with the physics and design geometry of the front end of a motorcycle.

Jan 14, 2015 | 02:07 PM

#85

silent1

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From: Here and there

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDavidA

I started riding on a sport bike. Apes seemed so bizarre to me. Now, I am about to put them onto the second bike. For me it is about comfort.

I thought apes were the dumbest thing ever when I had my sportbikes.

Jan 14, 2015 | 04:52 PM

#86

Fat King

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From: Oregon

Can't think of any Harley that doesn't look and handle better with apes. Well maybe a v-rod .

Jan 14, 2015 | 05:13 PM

#87

SBates08

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From: Lake, Ms

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat King

Can't think of any Harley that doesn't look and handle better with apes. Well maybe a v-rod .

Bet I can change your mind on that thought too.

2010 Limited with some stuff!!

Jan 14, 2015 | 06:03 PM

#88

just plain john

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From: Pasadena TX

I must be in the minority. I have stock EG bars and they don't cause me any discomfort at all. I did 5000 miles in two weeks going to Sturgis last year without a thought to my bars. They also look more 'traditional' to me. I'm not a huge fan of them on a batwing, but think they look really good on a Road Glide.