View Poll Results: ape hanger poll? which size do you like????
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ape hanger poll?? which size do you like?
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 435
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From: NW Georgia
I'm 5'8" and installed the HD 1.25" Mini Apes. Coupled with a Sundowner saddle worked by MeanCity Cycles and it works for me. I had a set of the RK Fat Bars installed a month ago (yah, I know...should've done more research), felt like I was riding a wheel barrow. Anyone looking for a pair of "almost" Beach Bars in the guise of HD Road King Fat Bars? They retail for $259, rode them for 3 days and ordered the Mini Apes. I'll deliver to any U.S. address for $150. You'll need to buy some additional parts, but I'll save you a ton on the
bars...;-)!
bars...;-)!
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,759
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From: Breaux Bridge, LA
I'm 6'3" and I have 14" HCC apes on my StreetGlide. My hands are just below my shoulders. They are very comfortable and I've taken 7 hour trips with no issues. I kind of wish I would have gone with 16 inchers for strictly for looks, but I was hesitant about the comfort and I didn't want to bars to stick too far out above the fairing.
12 inch Yaffe MonkeyBars.
I am 6'1 riding 09 ElectraGlide. Stock HD Low seat
I love these bars. Yes brake line and clutch cable have to be changed out
I am 6'1 riding 09 ElectraGlide. Stock HD Low seat
I love these bars. Yes brake line and clutch cable have to be changed out
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 224
Likes: 4
From: Hamilton Ontario
Well I put the order on hold until I get a better idea but it sounds like 14" inch would be the most ergonomic and 16" inch would be the best compromise between ergonomic and sexy.
I will probably just suck up the cost of the extra cables and go 16 - the pics in here look awesome and if I go with Wild Ones I should be ok.
I will probably just suck up the cost of the extra cables and go 16 - the pics in here look awesome and if I go with Wild Ones I should be ok.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 470
Likes: 2
I just put 12.5's on and you need longer wires, clutch cable and brake line. Can't tell you the measurements cause I got them as a kit from hdbikeparts
Oh you don't need to extend the TBW wires. Stock is long enough
Oh you don't need to extend the TBW wires. Stock is long enough
Last edited by Jon0807; Aug 9, 2011 at 02:29 AM.