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Mar 16, 2010 | 07:59 PM

#11

Gofer

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for the guys running 13" Apes, does the fairing still block the wind on your hands or are they now out in the airstream? I have considered apes, heard they are great for ceasing low back pain.

Mar 16, 2010 | 08:04 PM

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rushbass

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I have one valid question, as I've never rode with apes...

Can the bike owner's with apes on their bikes do figure 8's in the box?

Just wondering if those ape hangers affect maneuverability and handling under extreme conditions...

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Mar 16, 2010 | 08:13 PM

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BackAgain

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It just feels good

Mar 16, 2010 | 08:13 PM

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Q Hog

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Apes (16" or higher) are not for the average or timid rider.. You gotta have some type of attitude and swagger about yourself to rock the apes on a big hog. JMO!!

Mar 16, 2010 | 08:20 PM

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BLACK BAGGER

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I run 16'' chubby's They fit me just fine on my road king.

Mar 16, 2010 | 08:26 PM

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rushbass

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Q Hog

Apes (16" or higher) are not for the average or timid rider.. You gotta have some type of attitude and swagger about yourself to rock the apes on a big hog. JMO!!

From the looks of your pics, the apes certainly doesn't seem to affect maneuverability... this answers my question - thanks!

Mar 16, 2010 | 08:33 PM

#17

Q Hog

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Russ, all you gotta do is push, pull and lock!!!!!

Mar 16, 2010 | 08:45 PM

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SandNuriz

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I run 16'' chubby's They fit me just fine on my RoadKing

Oh yeah becouse I can

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Mar 16, 2010 | 08:49 PM

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hawgnoggin

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Any style of handlebar is a matter of personal taste/comfort to the individual rider. For me, and as others have replied, apes fall into my comfort window. The cool factor is just an added bonus.

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Mar 16, 2010 | 09:07 PM

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saw*me

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From: West Virginia

Bat wings have way more comfortable stock bars but my Road Glide stockers never impressed me. I think that your seeing a new era in the bar manufacturing . There are more mini apes to chose from and to me that's a good thing. I went with Yaffe 10" monkey's on mine and I love it. It's not all about attitude for me it's comfort. If you like what you have riding 200 miles or more then a change is not needed but the sport bike days are over for me. A fat seat and some semi tall bars is like peein off the porch on a summer night.

Tom

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