Paul Yaffe monkey apes
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Middle Georgia
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...it-begins.html
These are the Ness bars. Didn't have pictures of the Yaffe Monkey bars but it can be done.
These are the Ness bars. Didn't have pictures of the Yaffe Monkey bars but it can be done.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: New Jersey
I got my Yaffe 12" Classic Bagger Apes and Cat-free Header installed last Saturday:
The 12" Yaffe Classic Bagger Apes are SO much more comfortable than the stock bars. The difference is AMAZING!
And adding the Cat-less Header gave me "growl" and some "go" for not much dough!
The 12" Yaffe Classic Bagger Apes are SO much more comfortable than the stock bars. The difference is AMAZING!
And adding the Cat-less Header gave me "growl" and some "go" for not much dough!
Novice
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 16
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From: Vancouver/B.C.
Yaffe 12"
I'm debating 10 or 12 inch Yaffe's, I've had my seat done at Meancitycycles so I sit an inch lower than stock. Will my hands be above my shoulders with the 12's as I'm only 5'8" with a 31" inseam?
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Maryland
The 10" should be fine for you seeing as though you had the seat redone and it dropped you down a inch.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 279
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From: Arizona
I have 14 inch monkey bars on my RK and am in love with them. I'm 6 ft with a 31 inch inseem, plus I'm running a Mustang Wide Tripper seat that lowers me at least an inch, and my hands land just below my shoulders going down the road. These are the most comfortable bars I've owned. My 2014 SGS will be here next week, and I'm having 12" MBs put on it before I even pick it up. I loved the 14 inchers, but I thought I'd mix it up a bit and try the 12". Here's a pic of my 2001 RK with 14" black Monkey Bars on it (bike is currently for sale):
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,575
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From: Wisconsin
I have the 12" Yaffe apes on my RGC. They are awesome. A pain to install for sure but certainly worth it in the end.
There are lots of good looking apes out there but for certain Yaffe hit the mark with the look as well as the comfort. The comfort is a big deal if you put any kind of miles on your bike.
Carlini's are nice bars too. I've seen some bikes that look really good with Carlini apes.
Good luck.
There are lots of good looking apes out there but for certain Yaffe hit the mark with the look as well as the comfort. The comfort is a big deal if you put any kind of miles on your bike.
Carlini's are nice bars too. I've seen some bikes that look really good with Carlini apes.
Good luck.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,032
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From: Queen Creek, AZ
doesn't mean it's going to be easy...prepare for a fight.
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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,166
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From: Michigan
Yea Yea
Old thread but maybe new inputs with people who have recent change of stock bars on their 2014. First the 10" classic Yaffe bars work on 2014 with stock cables and hoses? I think that is all the height I want. Can anyone tell me about how much higher than stock bars on Unlimited? ANY pictures out there on 2014?
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