Ape Hanger Width??
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From: In your head rent free
I have Carlini 16" standard apes on my RK.
Wide is better for long hauls. It feels a little weird to start , but you'll feel the differance when the miles roll.
I have 19" narrow apes on my 01 Wide Glide and while it's a great around town ride, it wouldn't suit me for long rides.
The whole point of apes is to stand up, spread out, open up.
Wide is better for long hauls. It feels a little weird to start , but you'll feel the differance when the miles roll.
I have 19" narrow apes on my 01 Wide Glide and while it's a great around town ride, it wouldn't suit me for long rides.
The whole point of apes is to stand up, spread out, open up.
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From: Roseville, CA
I am specifically buying a set from LA Choppers just because they are 40 inches wide. MY reasoning is because I am 285 lbs and my shoulders are as wide as your average NFL Linebacker and need them that far apart. If I was a little guy, yeah that would probably be excessive
Just bustin' you chops bro! Thanks for your service too.
I wish Carlini had 1.5" thickness in 12" height...
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Road Captain
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From: South Florida
So I guess the point is, the higher you go, the wider you go? Also for wind, I notice that if I put my legs outward on my highway pegs, it seems to direct wind directly to my body.. Hoping this isn't the same if my arms are spread out.
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From: Taylorsville, Utah
Ok, yea i just saw that on their website. For the 1.25" the width is 36.5" compared to the 1.5" being 41". I'm confused as to what would be the reason for this, and which would be more comfortable. I guess 2.25 inches per side isn't drastic sounding, but when it comes to ergonomics, inches definitely make a difference.. Thoughts? Wondering if I should exchange them for the 1.25".
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Road Captain
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From: South Florida
Interesting.. So the width isn't determined based on an ergonomic design, but rather based on the equipment and diameter of bar? Seems like there isn't much ergonomic design thought put into it, rather, "If you want 1.5" bars, your width has to be X."
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Road Captain
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From: South Florida
I just hate to go forward and pay for the bar install, only wishing I went narrower. It's hard to tell just by sitting ont he bike, need to really ride it to figure this sh*t out.