Apes,what is up with these?
1st Gear
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 5
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From: new canaan ct.
apes are just a look i wouldnt be able to ride im an electrician i work with my hands above my head and i loose circulation so i would definateley have a problem blood doesnt flow up hill i would say apes look cool parked thats it.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 34,661
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From: outskirts of ba habba
Since installing my apes... my hands, wrists, elbows, & shoulders no longer have the tingling / numb sensation after a couple hundred miles.
Think what you want about apes on a bike, let testimony speak for itself.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,015
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From: Moline, IL
dont know why anybody would put apes on a bike no matter what it is. 
i cant stand to ride a bike without them. everything else is so uncomfortable to me. it helps me stay stretched out
i cant stand to ride a bike without them. everything else is so uncomfortable to me. it helps me stay stretched out
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 211
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From: Pennsylvania
I had them on a bobber and believe me they were comfortable. I personally think it's a fad that will eventually fade away, much like the bobbed fenders of the 80's.
But.....to each his own. There is no right or wrong.
But.....to each his own. There is no right or wrong.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Fayetteville, NC
I think they look awesome, I'm just scared to do it. I swapped with my buddy who has 14 inch apes on his street glide. I think I could used to it, but it just felt too weird. Honestly, I didn't give it long enough to really assess them....I pulled over and we swapped back because I felt nervous and that isn't a good feeling riding someone else's bike. Riding on the road, they felt great....it was those slow maneuvers that I think felt so different.