Need ideas for apes, that fit right...
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Need ideas for apes, that fit right...
Here the skinny...
I got Klock Werks 14" Ergo's put on about a year ago.
Since then I have been having some issues with carpal tunnel.
We did a ride Sunday and were at low speed in traffic for about 2 hours straight.
My wrists were killing me.
I think I need to go with something more like a traditional buckhorn shape, that will put my wrists at more of a relaxed angle...
Thoughts....
Info on where to get these types of bars...
Really kinda pissed cause bars and install are expensive, might have to do them by my damn self this time.
I got Klock Werks 14" Ergo's put on about a year ago.
Since then I have been having some issues with carpal tunnel.
We did a ride Sunday and were at low speed in traffic for about 2 hours straight.
My wrists were killing me.
I think I need to go with something more like a traditional buckhorn shape, that will put my wrists at more of a relaxed angle...
Thoughts....
Info on where to get these types of bars...
Really kinda pissed cause bars and install are expensive, might have to do them by my damn self this time.
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Start by looking at the Sticky thread at top of the Touring section concerning Ape's etc....thats where I started....do searches on Handlebars then take your time reading everything about it.
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I agree with above however what might feel good for a test fit (a few minutes) may be differant on a longer ride. I have a 2012 RK and started with 10 inch mini apes from wild one chubbies. Couldnt stand the 36 inch width 37.5 with grips so i went with 34 in wide 12 inch mini apes for that are design for a road glide or street glide. Love the fit and the width at the base isnt bad.
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Thanks for the replys.
I did do a lot of research before i bought for the first time, and they are very comfortable for commuting and short distance.
But when I got stuck in -30 mph for 2 hours the wrist pain was really bad.
My concern is that even though I've only been doing short mileage stuff lately, it is not my normal riding habit.
If I get stuck half way between A and B and have to stop for several hours it'll mess up a trip real fast.
But I will look closer at some of the posted info.
Thanks again.
I did do a lot of research before i bought for the first time, and they are very comfortable for commuting and short distance.
But when I got stuck in -30 mph for 2 hours the wrist pain was really bad.
My concern is that even though I've only been doing short mileage stuff lately, it is not my normal riding habit.
If I get stuck half way between A and B and have to stop for several hours it'll mess up a trip real fast.
But I will look closer at some of the posted info.
Thanks again.
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