Bagger ape question
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From: Tuddenham St. Mary, United Kingdom
Mtn,
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems you want the apes to improve comfort and not your "image". I have a 2010 EG Classic and am interested in this thread and what you ultimately do because I have a bad back and would like to improve comfort via a handlebar change, too.
Have you considered the HD Touring Pull Back Handlebar? What are the pros/cons vs apes?
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems you want the apes to improve comfort and not your "image". I have a 2010 EG Classic and am interested in this thread and what you ultimately do because I have a bad back and would like to improve comfort via a handlebar change, too.
Have you considered the HD Touring Pull Back Handlebar? What are the pros/cons vs apes?
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Here is a slideshow that shows the relationship between 1) rider reach, 2) 8.5" Harley Bars and 3) 12.5" Wild1s 12.5" Chubbies. Relationship is similar whatever bars you install. The increased comfort with higher/ pulled back barsis amazing. Its just a quick study on how the reach changes as handlebars are rotated relative to the rider reach.
Last edited by Kbore; Dec 20, 2009 at 11:24 AM.
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Padrel, I'm going to change to the Kromewerks Sweepers +2. You should look at the posts on those and the Cubby 575's. Both of these give about 2" higher and 2" more pull back. Supposed to relieve back tenstion and a better riding position. Lot's of good info if you search on these. These won't give you the mini ape look, but if you are looking for more comfort, one of these should do the trick.
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Here is a slideshow that shows the relationship between 1) rider reach, 2) 8.5" Harley Bars and 3) 12.5" Wild1s 12.5" Chubbies. Relationship is similar whatever bars you install. The increased comfort with higher/ pulled back barsis amazing. Its just a quick study on how the reach changes as handlebars are rotated relative to the rider reach.
Very nice little slideshow thanks for the effort.
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Tuddenham St. Mary, United Kingdom
Padrel, I'm going to change to the Kromewerks Sweepers +2. You should look at the posts on those and the Cubby 575's. Both of these give about 2" higher and 2" more pull back. Supposed to relieve back tenstion and a better riding position. Lot's of good info if you search on these. These won't give you the mini ape look, but if you are looking for more comfort, one of these should do the trick.
Ripper's Cyclesmith's look like they'd do the trick, too.
Last edited by PadreL; Dec 23, 2009 at 04:08 AM.
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14" Wild1 bagger bars on my FLHX. I'm 6' tall. I didn't get the memo about apes being a short lived thing! I've had apes on every bike I've owned since the 70's. As far as control, not an issue for me. Comfort is great as well.
